https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001546753/thieves-break-into-ps-imbunyas-car-parked-at-a-kisumu-guest-house
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2026-05-01
Thieves break into PS Imbunya's car parked at a Kisumu guest house
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Kisumu Central Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer Joseph Wambua said the driver and cameraman had recorded statements as persons of interest.
Thieves break into PS Imbunya's car parked at a Kisumu guest house
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001546755/fire-outbreaks-at-dr-aggrey-school-baffle-security-team-parents
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2026-05-01
Fire outbreaks at Dr Aggrey School baffle security team, parents
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The newly elevated Dr Aggrey National School in Wundanyi is in the bad news again after fire destroyed property of unknown value on Thursday evening
Fire outbreaks at Dr Aggrey School baffle security team, parents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001546756/new-lobby-to-raise-kenyas-agriculture-growth-unveiled
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2026-05-01
New lobby to raise Kenya's agriculture growth unveiled
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The new lobby aims to boost productivity, strengthen climate resilience and connect global innovation with local farming systems.
New lobby to raise Kenya's agriculture growth unveiled
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546757/kenya-pipeline-steps-up-community-safety-drive-amid-rising-fire-incidents
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2026-05-01
Kenya Pipeline steps up community safety drive amid rising fire incidents
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For residents of the informal settlements of Viwandani along Lungalunga Road in the Industrial Area, Nairobi, fire outbreaks have become an all-too-familiar threat
Kenya Pipeline steps up community safety drive amid rising fire incidents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546760/court-deals-blow-to-bia-tosha-bid-on-eabl-sale
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2026-05-01
Court deals blow to Bia Tosha bid on EABL sale
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A beer distributor will have to wait longer to pursue its decade-old battle against EABL after the High Court declined to fast-track the hearing of two cases
Court deals blow to Bia Tosha bid on EABL sale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546764/government-moves-to-consolidate-bursaries-for-free-education
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2026-05-01
Government moves to consolidate bursaries for free education
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Despite a high number of vulnerable children in the country needing support, presidential secondary bursary allocation has been reduced from Sh400 million to Sh100 million
Government moves to consolidate bursaries for free education
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546772/win-for-tsc-as-supreme-court-halts-internship-programme-ruling
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2026-05-01
Win for TSC as Supreme court halts internship programme ruling
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Supreme Court temporarily halts Court of Appeal decision declaring TSC teacher internship programme unconstitutional, allowing scheme to proceed pending appeal.
Win for TSC as Supreme court halts internship programme ruling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546775/kfw-gets-sh41b-stake-in-continental-insurer
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2026-05-01
KfW gets Sh4.1b stake in continental insurer
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The KfW has become the latest shareholder in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance.
KfW gets Sh4.1b stake in continental insurer
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546785/nairobi-hospital-director-dr-job-obwaka-is-dead
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2026-05-01
Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka is dead
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Veteran gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka dies at Nairobi Hospital at 83, family confirms.
Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka is dead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546670/nairobi-tops-african-peers-in-attracting-big-startup-capital
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2026-05-01
Nairobi tops African peers in attracting big startup capital
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Nairobi has become Africa’s leading hub for startup funding, attracting nearly $1 billion in 2025, though concerns remain about regulatory issues.
Nairobi tops African peers in attracting big startup capital
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546673/hunt-for-play-offs-slots-intensifies-as-league-first-leg-nears-end
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2026-05-01
Hunt for play-offs slots intensifies as league first leg nears end
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The battle in the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women’s Premier League will hit a notch higher this weekend as teams chase victories in a bid to seal play-off slots.
Hunt for play-offs slots intensifies as league first leg nears end
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001546675/from-boys-to-men-the-pleasures-and-perils-of-parenting-in-new-age
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2026-05-01
From boys to men: The pleasures and perils of parenting in New Age
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Reflection on a son’s transition into adulthood, capturing the humour, anxieties and shifting responsibilities that define modern parenting.
From boys to men: The pleasures and perils of parenting in New Age
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001546677/prezzo-ruto-heads-off-to-dodoma-to-extend-his-colonial-english-language-project
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2026-05-01
Prezzo Ruto heads off to Dodoma to extend his colonial 'English' language project
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A satirical critique portrays President Ruto as promoting English language dominance abroad, while highlighting tensions between colonial legacies and African cultural identity.
Prezzo Ruto heads off to Dodoma to extend his colonial 'English' language project
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546678/hail-to-the-new-marathon-king-sawe
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2026-05-01
Hail to the new marathon king, Sawe
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A chapter in the history of athletics happened in our lifetime when Sabastian Sawe stormed to a marathon World Record and the first sub-two-hour in a legal competition.
Hail to the new marathon king, Sawe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001546679/in-muranga-uda-reckons-he-who-pays-piper-seldom-calls-the-tune
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2026-05-01
In Murang'a, UDA reckons he who pays piper seldom calls the tune
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A critical commentary questions the effectiveness of staged political crowds in Murang’a County, suggesting paid mobilisation may be masking shifting public sentiment against William Ruto.
In Murang'a, UDA reckons he who pays piper seldom calls the tune
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546681/kenyas-dream-of-trophy-dashed-as-rwandas-reg-drown-kpa
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2026-05-01
Kenya's dream of trophy dashed as Rwanda's REG drown KPA
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Kenya’s hopes of winning a maiden Confederation of Africa Volleyball Men’s Club Championship title were shattered after Kenya Ports Authority crashed out of the competition in the quarter-finals.
Kenya's dream of trophy dashed as Rwanda's REG drown KPA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546683/it-is-time-for-kenya-to-rethink-the-number-of-judges-at-the-supreme-court
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2026-05-01
It is time for Kenya to rethink the number of judges at the Supreme Court
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A legal commentary argues that recurring quorum challenges at the Supreme Court of Kenya highlight the need to reconsider the number of judges through constitutional reform.
It is time for Kenya to rethink the number of judges at the Supreme Court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546685/tech-envoy-kenya-taking-the-lead-in-adoption-of-digital-tools
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2026-05-01
Tech envoy: Kenya taking the lead in adoption of digital tools
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Kenya has made huge strides in the digital revolution, as evidenced by the use of multiple social media platforms, fintech, edutech, medtech and the country’s flagship mobile money platform M-Pesa.
Tech envoy: Kenya taking the lead in adoption of digital tools
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546686/arsenal-boss-arteta-livid-over-eze-penalty-review-in-atletico-draw
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2026-05-01
Arsenal boss Arteta livid over Eze penalty review in Atletico draw
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Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta left raging at the decision to overturn a penalty his team had been awarded in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg.
Arsenal boss Arteta livid over Eze penalty review in Atletico draw
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001546688/kenyas-protected-areas-face-rising-threat-from-unmanaged-wildfires
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2026-05-01
Kenya's protected areas face rising threat from unmanaged wildfires
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Kenya is losing ground in the fight against wildfires as old policies fail to keep pace with a hotter climate and increasing human activities.
Kenya's protected areas face rising threat from unmanaged wildfires
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546690/all-set-for-nakuru-boxing-tournament
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2026-05-01
All set for Nakuru boxing tournament
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Boxers ready to mark the Labour Day celebration at K-Fitness Gym in Nakuru
All set for Nakuru boxing tournament
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546691/amsons-group-pledges-sh45b-for-hospitals
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2026-05-01
Amsons Group pledges Sh4.5b for hospitals
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Amsons Group has committed Sh4.5 billion to build 10 mother-and-child hospitals in Kenya over the next three years.
Amsons Group pledges Sh4.5b for hospitals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546692/how-unemployment-crisis-drives-kenyans-into-death-traps-abroad
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2026-05-01
How unemployment crisis drives Kenyans into death traps abroad
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Rising unemployment in Kenya is pushing workers into risky overseas jobs under the Kazi Majuu programme, where weak safeguards expose migrants to exploitation and abuse.
How unemployment crisis drives Kenyans into death traps abroad
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546693/heroic-reception-for-new-marathon-king-sawe
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2026-05-01
Heroic reception for new marathon king Sawe
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Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe was given a heroic welcome on his return from London, where he posted the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 on Sunday.
Heroic reception for new marathon king Sawe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001546694/teachers-lament-poor-pay-and-weak-representation
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2026-05-01
Teachers lament poor pay and weak representation
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Teachers face shrinking take-home pay, heavy deductions and widening pay gaps with other public servants, raising concerns over declining dignity and morale in the profession.
Teachers lament poor pay and weak representation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546695/tourism-rebounds-with-25-million-arrivals
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2026-05-01
Tourism rebounds with 2.5 million arrivals
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According to the Economic Survey 2026, there were 2.5 million tourists who visited the country last year representing a 6.2 per cent growth.
Tourism rebounds with 2.5 million arrivals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546696/behind-the-celebrations-workers-juggle-debt-bills-and-survival-daily
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2026-05-01
Behind the celebrations, workers juggle debt, bills and survival daily
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Workers like teachers and low-income employees struggle with rising living costs, debt and stretched salaries that are often fully committed before payday arrives.
Behind the celebrations, workers juggle debt, bills and survival daily
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546697/kenyans-worse-off-than-a-year-ago-as-inflation-hits-two-year-high
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2026-05-01
Kenyans worse off than a year ago as inflation hits two-year high
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Rising food and fuel prices have pushed Kenya’s inflation to a two-year high, leaving households with reduced purchasing power and worsening cost-of-living pressures.
Kenyans worse off than a year ago as inflation hits two-year high
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001546698/why-cattle-rustling-is-not-just-about-cattle
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2026-05-01
Why Cattle Rustling Is Not Just About Cattle
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Cattle rustling has brought more insecurity and disruptions.
Why Cattle Rustling Is Not Just About Cattle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001546699/why-the-rising-healthcare-spending-has-failed-to-heal-a-country-on-its-sickbed
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2026-05-01
Why the rising healthcare spending has failed to heal a country on its sickbed
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The country’s disease burden and pressure on hospitals continue to outpace the gains being made in financing and infrastructure in the health sector.
Why the rising healthcare spending has failed to heal a country on its sickbed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001546700/please-save-me-the-irony-of-ruto-begging-to-be-rescued-by-strained-voters
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2026-05-01
"Please save me": The irony of Ruto begging to be rescued by strained voters
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President Ruto has urged his Rift Valley base to boost voter registration, expressing concern that low turnout and apathy could weaken his political support ahead of the 2027 elections.
"Please save me": The irony of Ruto begging to be rescued by strained voters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546701/unfavourable-rains-slow-down-agriculture-output-to-31-per-cent
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2026-05-01
Unfavourable rains slow down agriculture output to 3.1 per cent
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Growth in the agricultural sector slumped last year due to unfavourable weather patterns characterised by below-average rainfall, which affected key crops.
Unfavourable rains slow down agriculture output to 3.1 per cent
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546702/agro-based-firms-decline-weighs-on-industrial-growth
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2026-05-01
Agro-based firms decline weighs on industrial growth
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The slow growth recorded in agriculture in 2025 crept into the manufacturing sector, whose gross value added grew by two per cent in the period compared to three per cent in 2024.
Agro-based firms decline weighs on industrial growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001546703/from-increased-fees-to-misuse-of-funds-the-shame-of-alliance-girls
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2026-05-01
From increased fees to misuse of funds, the shame of Alliance Girls
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Alliance Girls High School, is at the centre of a storm over what the government and parents describe as inflated fees, illegal levies and questionable financial practices.
From increased fees to misuse of funds, the shame of Alliance Girls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546704/kalonzo-links-kitui-clashes-to-plot-by-state-to-delay-general-election
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2026-05-01
Kalonzo links Kitui clashes to plot by State to delay General Election
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Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the government of politicising Akamba–Somali clashes to influence elections.
Kalonzo links Kitui clashes to plot by State to delay General Election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546705/sifuna-for-wantam-to-actualise-united-opposition-must-make-hard-decisions
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2026-05-01
Sifuna: For 'wantam' to actualise, United Opposition must make hard decisions
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Edwin Sifuna says opposition groups led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua will unite under a joint strategy to select a candidate aimed at unseating President William Ruto in 2027.
Sifuna: For 'wantam' to actualise, United Opposition must make hard decisions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546707/labour-day-is-futile-until-workers-solidarity-dream-becomes-reality
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2026-05-01
Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
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The Kenyan worker has become a political pawn, while workers elsewhere move economies through industry
Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001546708/parents-to-buy-uniforms-from-the-open-market
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2026-05-01
Parents to buy uniforms from the open market
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A proposed motion in Parliament seeks to allow parents to buy school uniforms from the open market while curbing exploitative school practices that hinder access to basic education.
Parents to buy uniforms from the open market
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001546709/security-teams-sent-to-mwingi-garissa-road
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2026-05-01
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
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The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546710/of-firm-stance-and-gentle-heart-justice-warsames-two-worlds
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2026-05-01
Of firm stance and gentle heart: Justice Warsame's two worlds
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Supreme Court nominee Mohamed Warsame is portrayed as both firm and outspoken yet compassionate, revealing a complex personality shaped by his judicial experience.
Of firm stance and gentle heart: Justice Warsame's two worlds
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546711/rewriting-the-future-of-trade-unionism-in-kenya
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2026-05-01
Rewriting the Future of Trade Unionism in Kenya
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The future of Kenya’s labour movement will not be secured by preserving personalities, but by strengthening democratic institutions.
Rewriting the Future of Trade Unionism in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546712/mps-push-for-tougher-ncic-powers-to-bite-harder-on-hate-speech
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2026-05-01
MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
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Lawmakers are now calling for the bestowing of prosecutorial powers on the NCIC ahead of the 2027 General Election to curb political indiscipline.
MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001546714/wajir-on-course-to-host-madaraka-day-celebrations-state-says
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2026-05-01
Wajir on course to host Madaraka Day celebrations, State says
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Wajir County is on course to host Madaraka Day celebrations, with the government expressing confidence that preparations are progressing steadily and will be completed ahead of schedule.
Wajir on course to host Madaraka Day celebrations, State says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546715/wanjigi-claims-sh150b-hidden-in-secret-treasury-account
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2026-05-01
Wanjigi claims Sh150b hidden in secret Treasury account
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Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has alleged that Sh150.7 billion is being held in a secret Treasury account outside the legally mandated Consolidated Fund.
Wanjigi claims Sh150b hidden in secret Treasury account
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001546716/africa-must-own-its-health-crisis
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2026-05-01
Africa must own its health crisis
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African countries must rethink their healthcare priorities because their overdependence on donor funding for their health dates back decades
Africa must own its health crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546718/poor-pay-double-taxation-and-falling-incomes-mask-kenyas-growth
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2026-05-01
Poor pay, double taxation and falling incomes mask Kenya's growth
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Workers in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector, which contributes the lion’s share to the country’s GDP are struggling to afford the same food items they produce and process.
Poor pay, double taxation and falling incomes mask Kenya's growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546722/how-data-driven-personalisation-is-rewiring-the-insurance-industry
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2026-05-01
How data-driven personalisation is rewiring the insurance industry
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Jesca Karegua said that with numerous players in the market, such customised solutions not only enhance customer satisfaction but also play a critical role in creating a competitive advantage.
How data-driven personalisation is rewiring the insurance industry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546723/sperm-heist-claim-lands-githurai-nurse-in-court-over-coercion-blackmail
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2026-05-01
'Sperm Heist' claim lands Githurai nurse in court over coercion, blackmail
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A Githurai nurse is in court accused of coercing a patient into a sexual act under the guise of sperm harvesting, before an alleged extortion scheme emerged.
Patient exploitation
'Sperm Heist' claim lands Githurai nurse in court over coercion, blackmail
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546724/sakata-court-stops-dpp-in-explosive-child-custody-battle
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2026-05-01
Sakata: Court stops DPP in explosive child custody battle
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The High Court has halted the prosecution of a Russian woman in a child custody dispute, citing threats to her constitutional rights amid allegations of fraud.
Sakata: Court stops DPP in explosive child custody battle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546725/vihiga-lights-up-to-labour-day-celebrations
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2026-05-01
Vihiga lights up to Labour Day celebrations
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61st Labour Day celebrations: President William Ruto arrives at Chavakali Boys, with CSs Mutua (Labour), Oparanya (MSMEs) and COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli among key leaders present.
Vihiga lights up to Labour Day celebrations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546726/when-romance-connection-moves-faster-than-caution-reality-of-digitally-enabled-femicide
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2026-05-01
When romance connection moves faster than caution: Reality of digitally enabled femicide
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Consolata’s case has quickly joined a growing list of young Kenyan women whose lives ended after encounters that began online or in seemingly casual social introductions.
When romance connection moves faster than caution: Reality of digitally enabled femicide
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546728/from-sh10-debts-to-love-triangles-when-petty-disputes-turn-deadly
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2026-05-01
From Sh10 debts to love triangles: When petty disputes turn deadly
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At least 30 murder cases across the country linked to minor disagreements have been reported, raising concerns about how fragile tempers have become in everyday interactions.
From Sh10 debts to love triangles: When petty disputes turn deadly
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546730/mamou-when-goodbyes-hurt
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2026-05-01
Mamou: When goodbyes hurt
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An emotional airport farewell captures the quiet pain, love, and sacrifice of a family sending their child abroad, turning a routine departure into a deeply personal goodbye.
Mamou: When goodbyes hurt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546733/erasing-wisdom-why-we-risk-losing-heritage-as-custodians-of-culture-become-targets-of-violence
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2026-05-01
Erasing wisdom? Why we risk losing heritage as custodians of culture become targets of violence
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As Kenya and Africa push forward into an era shaped by technology, urbanisation and globalisation, it risks leaving behind the people who hold its past.
Erasing wisdom? Why we risk losing heritage as custodians of culture become targets of violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546734/risk-that-paid-off-ex-govt-engineer-builds-aquarium-empire
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2026-05-01
Risk that paid off: Ex-govt. engineer builds aquarium empire
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Mwenda Mwimbi left a government engineering job to build Aquacentury, a custom aquarium business now growing into a niche brand despite market and supply challenges.
Risk that paid off: Ex-govt. engineer builds aquarium empire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001546736/workers-dance-to-vaida-hit-as-vihiga-hosts-labour-day-fete
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2026-05-01
Workers dance to 'Vaida' hit as Vihiga hosts Labour Day fete
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Hundreds of workers gathered in Vihiga County for Labour Day celebrations marked , calls for better wages, and a festive atmosphere set to music as President Ruto lead the event.
Workers dance to 'Vaida' hit as Vihiga hosts Labour Day fete
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546738/we-have-pawa-atwoli-turns-labour-day-fete-to-tutam-chants
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2026-05-01
'We have pawa': Atwoli turns Labour Day fete to 'tutam' chants
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Atwoli said workers are, however, concerned about the current charged political temperatures, saying IEBC must rise to the occasion to control the situation.
'We have pawa': Atwoli turns Labour Day fete to 'tutam' chants
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001546739/ethiopia-heads-for-one-of-least-competitive-elections
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2026-05-01
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections
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Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed of victory despite multiple armed conflicts and the economic impact of the Middle East war.
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001546741/sudanese-schoolchildren-race-to-make-up-for-years-lost-to-war
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2026-05-01
Sudanese schoolchildren race to make up for years lost to war
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Sudanese 13-year-old Afrah wants to become a surgeon, and nothing will stop her, not even the war that has ravaged her country and forced millions of children out of school.
Sudanese schoolchildren race to make up for years lost to war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/dr-pesa/article/2001546742/pay-in-bits-glow-in-full-new-wallet-lets-nairobians-save-for-skincare
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2026-05-01
Pay in bits, glow in full: New wallet lets Nairobians save for skincare
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Nairobi beauty startup launches “Skincare Wallet” allowing users to save in small installments for skincare products, making premium beauty routines more affordable .
Pay in bits, glow in full: New wallet lets Nairobians save for skincare
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546744/mudavadi-oparanya-lead-rutos-re-election-push-at-labour-day-rally
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2026-05-01
Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto's re-election push at Labour Day rally
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Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga shifted from workers’ issues to political mobilisation as Mudavadi, Oparanya and allies openly rallied support for President
Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto's re-election push at Labour Day rally
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546746/atwoli-urges-iebc-to-curb-premature-rallies-warns-workers-will-suffer-unrest
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2026-05-01
Atwoli urges IEBC to curb premature rallies, warns workers will suffer unrest
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Atwoli has urged the IEBC to curb premature political rallies, warning that rising political tensions could destabilise the country and leave workers exposed to the consequences.
Atwoli urges IEBC to curb premature rallies, warns workers will suffer unrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546747/ruto-announces-12-per-cent-pay-rise-for-kenyan-workers
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2026-05-01
Ruto announces 12 per cent pay rise for Kenyan workers
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President Ruto announces a 12 percent increase in general wages and a further 15 percent rise in agricultural wages amid high cost of living.
Ruto announces 12 per cent pay rise for Kenyan workers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001546748/africas-digital-shift-gains-momentum-as-huawei-unveils-new-technologies-in-nairobi
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2026-05-01
Africa's digital shift gains momentum as Huawei unveils new technologies in Nairobi
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Africa’s digital transformation agenda gained momentum in Nairobi as Huawei unveiled new connectivity and energy technologies, with leaders calling for stronger collaboration.
Africa's digital shift gains momentum as Huawei unveils new technologies in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01
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