Benard Orwongo
Benard Orwongo is a journalist known for covering significant events and issues in Kenya, particularly in the realm of social justice and public safety. His work has shed light on the challenges faced by marginalized communities, including the struggles in the Majengo slums of Nairobi. Recently, Orwongo reported on the violent clashes between police and residents in Majengo, where tensions escalated over allegations of police misconduct. His reporting highlights the ongoing issues of police brutality and community unrest in urban areas.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Benard Orwongo reported on the forum seeking to integrate mental health and psychosocial support into the fight against sexual violence.
Forum integrates mental health, peace building to fight sexual violence
Kenya· 2026-02-09
Benard Orwongo is credited with reporting on the government's directive regarding Grade 10 admissions.
Principals ordered to admit Grade 10 learners without fees, uniformsKenya· 2026-01-23
Benard Orwongo is credited with reporting on the government's directive regarding Grade 10 admissions.
State orders principals to admit all Grade 10 learners without feesKenya· 2026-01-22Benard Orwongo is mentioned as a journalist from Standard covering the Cardano Africa Tech Summit.
Developers turn to community-first model as Africa rewrites tech rulesKenya· 2025-12-12
Benard Orwongo is a journalist who reported on the challenges faced by TB patients in Kenya.
How shortage of specialists aggravates TB complicationsKenya· 2025-11-24Benard Orwongo reported on the media briefing after the National Governing Councils meeting.
Lecturers reject government payment plan, strike to continueKenya· 2025-10-31
Benard Orwongo reported on the Kenya Postal Workers' threat to strike over unpaid salaries.
Postal workers threaten nationwide strike over unpaid salariesKenya· 2025-10-22
Benard Orwongo is mentioned as the source of the information regarding NACADA's new policy.
Not so fast: NACADA bans online, supermarket alcohol salesKenya· 2025-07-30
Benard Orwongo reported on the youth protests and the alarming decision by the state.
How Ruto is bandying terror charges to scare Gen-Z from demosKenya· 2025-07-20
Benard Orwongo reported on the protests and the meeting of lawyers and rights activists.
Activists: Ruto bandying terror charges to scare Gen-Z from demosKenya· 2025-07-20Benard Orwongo reported on the youthful protesters demonstrating during the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba.
Gov't to host South Korean researchers to study challenges facing Gen ZsKenya· 2025-07-15
Benard Orwongo is a medic from Mater Hospital who administers the typhoid vaccine during a wellness clinic.
Poor hygiene and fake cards fuel typhoid crisisKenya· 2025-07-14
Benard Orwongo reported on the protests in Mombasa commemorating those killed during the 2024 protests.
Nine arrested as Mombasa remained a ghost townKenya· 2025-06-26
Benard Orwongo is mentioned as the source of the information in the article.
Nearly Sh1 trillion is gambled in a year, figure keeps growingKenya· 2025-04-19
Benard Orwongo is associated with the Standard publication.
Gambling with death: Betting addiction silently driving Kenyans to suicideKenya· 2025-04-19
Benard Orwongo reported on the situation of SuperMetro vehicles at the NTSA headquarters for inspection.
SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continuesKenya· 2025-04-15
Benard Orwongo reported on the chaos that erupted in the Majengo area following a fatal shooting.
Majengo: One person dead, officer injured as police clash with protestersKenya· 2025-03-05