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President William Ruto: Every credible allegation of a human rights violation must be investigated independently, thoroughly and transparently.
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President William Ruto: No Kenyan should lose their life, liberty, or dignity merely for criticizing government, expressing an unpopular opinion or participating in peaceful demonstration.
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President William Ruto: The Constitution protects peaceful and unarmed assembly. It does not protect arson, looting, lawlessness, violence, intimidation, attacks on citizens, or the destruction of public and private property.
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DPP Ingonga approves 17 fresh charges against 15 DCI, NIS officers over alleged 2022 kidnapping of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver, to take plea on Sept 7.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka calls for unbiased implementation of the 2010 Constitution, warns selective compliance risks undermining gains.
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Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in a UN prison at The Hague aged 84; was jailed in 2017.
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IEBC dismisses ex-DP Gachagua's claims of political interference, graft and voter suppression in 2027 polls, says falsehoods aimed at undermining its credibility.
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The Constitution was a reaction to the authoritarianism of the past, which is why independent institutions were given powers previously held by the Executive. But now, the Executive is reclaiming that power by ensuring that people appointed to these commissions do what they are told.
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The Constitution itself is the greatest public policy document, but we have failed to implement it at almost all levels. If we were implementing the Constitution, would we have abductions in this country? No.
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Accountability is not manifested in the Judiciary. It is something that needs to be thought about to make judges and magistrates more accountable to the people of Kenya.
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There are aspects of the Constitution that have worked, but there are also many gaps. Chapter Six exposes weaknesses in leadership and integrity, while corruption remains rampant and is, in fact, expanding.
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Billions of shillings will be spent to clothe police officers in a new gab eight years after they got a new uniform. Whereas opinion is split on the National Police Service's priorities, a look at the company supplying the uniform and the amounts involved points to deep-seated interests.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556376/hard-questions-as-billions-to-be-spent-on-new-police-uniform
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Hard questions as billions to be spent on new police uniform
President William Ruto is expected to unveil the new uniform on Friday during the pass-out parade of 6,000 recruits at the National Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County.
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When Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her daughter Angela and son Chris were arrested, they perhaps hoped that it would be a passing cloud and they would be back to their home at Karen, Nairobi.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556373/mother-and-her-two-children-held-for-27-more-days-over-dr-mutisos-murder
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Mother and her two children held for 27 more days over Dr Mutiso's murder
When Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her daughter Angela and son Chris were arrested, they perhaps hoped that it would be a passing cloud and they would be back to their home at Karen, Nairobi.
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is facing mounting pressure to account for its role in the country's escalating counterfeit alcohol crisis, as illicit drinks now account for an estimated 60 per cent of all alcohol consumed in Kenya, according to industry data.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001556365/kebs-on-the-spot-as-poisonous-alcohol-crisis-deepens-say-beer-sellers
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KEBS on the spot as poisonous alcohol crisis deepens, say beer sellers
The Kenya Bureau of Standards is facing pressure to account for its role in the counterfeit alcohol crisis, as illicit drinks now account for an estimated 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya.
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President William Ruto has said that a number of areas in the 2010 Constitution need to be relooked at 16 years after its promulgation.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556386/ruto-says-kenyans-need-to-relook-the-2010-constitution
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Ruto says Kenyans need to relook the 2010 Constitution
President William Ruto has said that a number of areas in the 2010 Constitution need to be relooked at 16 years after its promulgation.
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Kenya is stepping up efforts to transform Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions into centres of practical skills, innovation, production and global employment.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556392/government-pushes-tvet-skills-for-global-opportunities
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Government pushes TVET skills for global opportunities
Kenya is stepping up efforts to transform TVET institutions into centres of practical skills, innovation, production and global employment.
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NDONG EVANCE: Police 'service' doesn't need new uniform, it needs a new skin

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556345/police-service-doesnt-need-new-uniform-it-needs-a-new-skin
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Police 'service' doesn't need new uniform, it needs a new skin
The incessant uniform spree of the police service in Kenya introduced by every regime is simply some paint on a ‘service’ that truly serves sectarian interests.
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