The Standard newspaper -Complete Summary for Wednesday July 9,2025
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A 12-year-old girl was shot dead while watching TV in her living room, and a 6-month-old baby was left fatherless after a separate killing, highlighting the tragic human cost of recent violence.
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Doctors at Kitengela Sub-County Hospital recalled terror as armed goons stormed the facility during an emergency C-section.
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A bitter land dispute between a father and son in Moyale was dismissed after death threats emerged, exposing deep familial and legal tensions.
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At least 11 people, including the 12-year-old girl, were killed during the July 7 protests, leaving families in grief and anger.
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A grieving mother refused to release her son’s body, accusing a known police officer of killing him over a past motorbike dispute.
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The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) called for an ICC investigation into President Ruto over alleged state violence during protests.
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Police were blamed for shooting unarmed protesters, while small businesses suffered heavy losses from looting and destruction.
Page 7: Sian Group, KURA Unite to Combat Climate Change
5,000 trees were planted, and road upgrades were announced near Maasai Flowers Ltd. in a joint environmental initiative.
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A parliamentary committee demanded answers from REREC’s CEO, who arrived unprepared, over a missing Ksh 59 billion audit reports.
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Governor Abdi Goyo escaped impeachment after the Senate cited procedural errors in the motion against him.
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Opinion pieces condemned the escalating violence, urging Gen Z protesters and the government to seek dialogue over bloodshed.
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Devki Steel Mills faced backlash for allegedly sidelining locals in a mining deal, raising displacement and compensation fears.
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Nairobi’s CBD shutdown and investor flight prompted economists to warn of long-term damage to Kenya’s financial stability.
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Trump hosts Netanyahu in push to stop devastating war in Gaza.