Summary for The Standard Newspaper
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President Ruto orders police to shoot protesters in the legs to incapacitate them but avoid fatalities, emphasizing punishment through injury and legal proceedings. His directive comes amid escalating unrest and property destruction.
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The UN condemns Kenya’s police brutality, urging the state to halt killings and address human rights violations. Separately, a court bars activist Kanja from blocking Nairobi CBD roads during protests.
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Medics recount terror during a Saba Saba protest siege at Kajiado Hospital, where staff delivered a baby amid a mob attack. Nurses disguised themselves as patients to evade violence.
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Critics accuse President Ruto of failing as a unifying “father figure” amid chaos, noting his absence in consoling grieving families. Instead, he has doubled down on police crackdowns.
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Commentary blames leadership for resorting to bullets over dialogue, citing Ruto’s shoot-to-maim order as endorsing brutality. The Interior Ministry’s “shoot on sight” policy has worsened police violence.
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Ex-DP Gachagua alleges Ruto is using terror charges and militia to suppress dissent, especially in Mt Kenya. Opposition leaders demand an end to illegal detentions and housing levies.
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Kariuki, a mask vendor shot by police, dies after two weeks on life support. Meanwhile, police seek to detain Manyatta MP and two others for alleged terror links.
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Former KFCB boss Mutua is ordered to repay Sh26M in irregular salaries. Separately, petitioners challenge parts of the Finance Act, claiming clauses will hike prices and harm malaria efforts.
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MPs summon Energy and Treasury CSs over Kenya Power’s Sh30B debt and costly power deals. Meanwhile, counties are set to share Sh79B in new development funds.
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Kenya’s health sector faces a funding crisis after Global Fund cuts Sh7B, compounding USAID’s suspension. The shortfall threatens HIV, TB, and malaria programs.
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Muslims debate a Supreme Court ruling allowing children born out of wedlock to inherit, conflicting with Islamic law. Separately, a judge bars defense from a locked room in Tob Cohen’s home.
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A witness testifies rescuing a 3-year-old boy from a burning house after his mother’s murder in Nakuru. Five suspects deny killing Susan Wambui.
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Opinion pieces warn mutual fear is pushing Kenya to the brink, calling for Murkomen and Kanja’s ouster. Another advocates gender-inclusive climate action.
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Business lobbies warn looting and unrest threaten jobs and investment, citing a deteriorating environment and goon-infested protests.
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The state supports tourism sector recovery efforts, stressing youth engagement and protecting Kenya’s global image.
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A study flags the Kenya-Tanzania border as an oil spill hotspot. Kenya simulates a Tier 3 oil spill drill with regional partners.
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Aviation players oppose a proposed flyer levy, citing industry turbulence.
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Israel’s PM insists on hostage release and Hamas’s defeat, though a minister calls a truce “achievable.”
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Ol Kalou’s affordable housing project excites investors, but concerns arise over substandard materials in construction.
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Kenya Simbas aim for a historic Rugby World Cup slot, showcasing determination in qualifiers.