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I am a Multimedia Journalist covering stories on Crime and Investigations, Parliament, Politics, Entertainment and Culture for the Standard Media group.
I began my Journalism journey at St. Paul's University where I was a writer and sub-editor of the University's newspaper and magazine. While still in school I secured an internship at Pulse Magazine where I wrote entertainment stories focusing more on the gospel industry in Kenya. I was also part of the team that launched the now-defunct 'Puls…

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Kanjo Kingdom (Part 1)

Kanjo Kingdom (Part 1)

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The lead: 11 directors of Kihiu Mwiri land buying company have been killed or are missing

The lead: 11 directors of Kihiu Mwiri land buying company have been killed or are missing

Now to a story that has grabbed national headlines and shaken the security agencies. Eleven directors of Kihi…

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Sifuna removed as Deputy Minority Whip in Senate

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By Fred Kagonye Verified
| The Standard (Kenya) Verified
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. [File, Standard] Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip in communication made by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Thursday. Kingi said that the Nairobi Senator would be replaced by his Migori counterpart Eddy Oketch in the changes. The Speaker said that he received minutes from a meeting that ousted him including the minutes of those who signed his removal petition.
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I will run an 'open' government, Ruto claims

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By Fred Kagonye Verified
| The Standard (Kenya) Verified
President William Ruto at State House Nairobi on July 16, 2026. [PCS] President William Ruto has claimed that he will run an open government saying Kenya Kwanza does not fear any scrutiny from Kenyans it instead welcomes it. Ruto who was speaking at State House during the launch of Kenya’s inaugural State of Openness report said that institutions become stronger by confronting the truth about their state and operations.
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KWS, NPS support for wildlife conservation to continue

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By Fred Kagonye Verified
| The Standard (Kenya) Verified
Rangers during at the annual general meeting of wildlife rangers in Nairobi. [Courtesy; Lewa] The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have lauded the role played by local communities and private conservancies in advancing wildlife conservation across the country. The two government agencies say they will continue strengthening partnerships to enhance collaboration, improve security for communities, and protect Kenya’s wildlife.
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