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Top The Standard News

Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police'

Kenya Politics · Nairobi

Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police'

49% Center coverage: 33 sources

Nairobi -- The family lawyer of slain digital activist Albert Ojwang has disclosed chilling details surrounding his death, revealing that his body bore injuries consistent with torture.See the Story

Iran executes man over 2022 protest killings. Activists say he was framed

Iran Politics · Iran

Iran executes man over 2022 protest killings. Activists say he was framed

62% Left coverage: 21 sources

Israel Targets Iran's Military Capabilities

Military · Israel

Israel Targets Iran's Military Capabilities

40% Left coverage: 15 sources

Israel targeted Iran's air defences and missile launchers on Saturday as it pressed its bid to dismantle its arch-foe's military capabilities, after a night of mutual attacks.See the Story

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Pakistan condemns ‘illegitimate aggression’ as Israel launches widescale strikes on Iran

Pakistan condemns ‘illegitimate aggression’ as Israel launches widescale strikes on Iran

Pakistan condemns ‘illegitimate aggression’ as Israel launches widescale strikes on Iran

Pakistan condemns ‘illegitimate aggression’ as Israel launches widescale strikes on Iran

73% Right coverage: 15 sources

Pakistan Politics · Pakistan See the Story

Kenya: IPOA Seeks 21 Days to Detain Constable James Mukhwana Over Albert Ojwang's Murder

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

Nairobi -- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is seeknig twenty one days to detain Constable James Mukhwana over Albert Ojwang's murder in police custody to facilitate investigations.Africa · Kenya See the Story

County cleans up mess after protests spiral into vandalism

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Nairobi County government staff work to street clean debris and dirt left behind by protesters.Vandalism · Nairobi Read Article

Police Confirm Arrest of Panga-Wielding Protester, Say He's Ugandan

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A daring machete-wielding man filmed confronting the police during protests in London, Nakuru West on Tuesday has been arrested.Protestors · Nakuru See the Story

Kenya: Technician Who Allegedly Tampered With CCTV System At Central Police Station Arrested

Coverage: 2 sources

Nairobi -- The technician who allegedly tampered with the CCTV system after the murder of influencer Albert Ojwang has been arrested.Africa · Nairobi See the Story

Kenya: No New Taxes, Just Reforms As Mbadi Unveils Sh30bn Revenue Plan in 2025 Budget

Coverage: 2 sources

Nairobi -- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the Finance Bill 2025 will not introduce any new taxes or raise existing ones -- a deliberate shift aimed at addressing public outrage sparked by previous tax policies.Taxes · Nairobi See the Story

Nothing Life-Changing: Finance Bill Sparks Backlash From Business Sector

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Stakeholders and tax experts have expressed deep concerns over provisions in the Finance Bill, 2025, that could negatively impact businesses and cash flows in the economy.Finance · Kenya See the Story

Double pain for wife of medic abducted in Kerio Valley as brother is hijacked

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The wife of a medical laboratory technologist whose husband was abducted in Kerio Valley has suffered a blow after her brother was also abducted by a suspected police officer.Kenya · Kenya See the Story

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