https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556100/wamunyoros-report-on-road-to-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-25 Wamunyoro's report on road to 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/loaugT1OFaabkTct2EncHiQJRJPs4tT9IVE09TBA.jpg Rigathi Gachagua’s 45-day political conclave has evolved into an extended campaign of consultations aimed at uniting Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wamunyoro's report on road to 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556102/scholarship-demand-tests-kenyas-higher-education-financing-systems 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-25 Scholarship demand tests Kenya's higher education financing systems https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Llw1K5id2NiJHfgqp68UvU2svxV8WkfXWiG6MJDc.jpg More than 150,000 first-year university students have applied for scholarships under Kenya’s Student-Centred Funding Model for the 2026/2027 academic year. Scholarship demand tests Kenya's higher education financing systems Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556104/no-degree-requirement-for-elective-positions-iebc-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-25 No degree requirement for elective positions, IEBC says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/19l4GqJCUP53y2PVAd3ge5Wr3AMBDyyogOE1vUun.jpg The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that there is no degree requirement for any elective post. No degree requirement for elective positions, IEBC says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556107/uhuru-ruto-rivalry-far-from-over-as-country-gears-towards-2027-general-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-25 Uhuru-Ruto rivalry far from over as country gears towards 2027 general election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YOimjudjcucSiP5i0lYcNDWcPm9RakIdDlunJ1xK.jpg The political rivalry between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta is far from over as the country heads towards the 2027 general election. Uhuru-Ruto rivalry far from over as country gears towards 2027 general election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556110/kijana-wamalwas-dream-rekindled-through-edwin-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-25 Kijana Wamalwa's dream rekindled through Edwin Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ybOUFI1yHRj2fbDiVihXxNQIbyDda4mpYy0kByST.jpg An exploration of Wamalwa’s political journey and vision for Luhya unity and an examination of whether Edwin Sifuna could carry on his legacy in the 2027 elections. Kijana Wamalwa's dream rekindled through Edwin Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555996/how-todays-goons-could-become-gangs-terrorising-kenyans-in-the-future 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 How today's goons could become gangs terrorising Kenyans in the future https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4lCGDmb0es0wrmsxjHxwp8Fo9A1TEQdrhMOihAUQ.jpg Politicians imagine they can recruit angry young men, finance them, arm them with crude weapons, unleash them against opponents and send them home when elections end. How today's goons could become gangs terrorising Kenyans in the future Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556005/murkomens-blindness-to-kenyas-insecurity-crisis-is-unforgivable 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Murkomen's blindness to Kenya's insecurity crisis is unforgivable https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B5tDPXbXEdK3PdiAZcMLWd9JyE94kkTd0YLSbLux.jpg CS of Internal Security, Kipchumba Murkomen, has assured all and sundry that Kenya is safe, and there is no crisis in the country, in the midst of heightened public concerns over insecurity Murkomen's blindness to Kenya's insecurity crisis is unforgivable Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556006/fred-matiangis-nyamira-backyard-and-the-2027-equation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ziAA4ZrBVi5A0yz2dH2CF9VmfGVD5RjPrY6uJN71.jpg Nyamira County’s political landscape is taking shape ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556007/sons-diagnosis-unmasks-womans-painful-journey-with-haemophilia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Son's diagnosis unmasks woman's painful journey with haemophilia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rNSzSNs2FAn1jNt7tZm1zyDlp1GgMJJcDlC4YUhP.jpg Haemophilia diagnosis exposed a family history of unexplained deaths, shattered her marriage and plunged her into a years-long battle to secure treatment for her son. Son's diagnosis unmasks woman's painful journey with haemophilia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556008/haemophilia-understanding-the-warning-signs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Haemophilia: Understanding the warning signs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Uk85LbFCUxY133HGtgNgcQw5S9wC9UkKVIcCIv4K.jpg Women who experience unusually heavy or prolonged periods, unexplained bruising, and frequent nosebleeds or prolonged bleeding should seek medical advice. Haemophilia: Understanding the warning signs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556009/why-we-must-watch-those-who-will-manage-sovereign-wealth-fund-keenly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Why we must watch those who will manage Sovereign Wealth Fund keenly https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GfWJz3i7DTomfDvoahN6ntLYWnUO6Y6026KdwBOD.jpg Kenya’s new Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, 2026 establishes a framework for transforming petroleum and mining revenues into long-term national wealth. Why we must watch those who will manage Sovereign Wealth Fund keenly Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556010/four-years-of-full-scale-war-has-still-failed-to-break-ukraine 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Four years of full-scale war has still failed to break Ukraine https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XjV5zL1rIMWOYEBlCyAM3luVsVHteFLwzavomoZZ.jpg Ukraine marks 35 years of restored independence by reflecting on its history, resilience and continued resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion. Four years of full-scale war has still failed to break Ukraine Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556011/family-planning-why-women-need-support-not-mens-permission 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Family planning: Why women need support, not men's permission https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fqXQerdTC00YyCYXwfd7sRjemgMJoOhFq44g6afO.jpg For many women, deciding to prevent or delay pregnancy can mean visiting a clinic alone, choosing a contraceptive, dealing with side effects and, sometimes, defending that decision at home. Family planning: Why women need support, not men's permission Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556012/ndindis-new-political-gamble-and-how-he-shot-himself-in-the-foot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Ndindi's new political gamble and how he shot himself in the foot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/U8LHYyIvBktreV622CUPUS7GhUQcPs0KntMQzFYf.jpg MP Ndindi Nyoro’s political trajectory and presidential ambitions are examined through his departure from UDA, comparison with the late Matiba, and the political setbacks. Ndindi's new political gamble and how he shot himself in the foot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556013/as-us-shifts-vaccine-policy-who-urges-kenya-not-to-change-course 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 As US shifts vaccine policy, WHO urges Kenya not to change course https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s825pKIRRh17kZvBlBOLUAIAMKGU0BKgiYQ3Hms1.jpg WHO has warned against changing childhood vaccination schedules without strong scientific evidence, after the United States announced significant changes to its immunisation policy. As US shifts vaccine policy, WHO urges Kenya not to change course Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556014/when-the-university-became-a-boarding-school-who-is-actually-going-to-campus 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 When the university became a boarding school! Who Is actually going to campus? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PQWbnt4FxL6w1KBscJK5ZEZyJpvJpiVT3iuYy2In.jpg A contrasts on the independence of university students in the past with today’s increasingly involved parents who closely supervise their children’s campus lives. When the university became a boarding school! Who Is actually going to campus? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556015/when-university-funding-becomes-a-government-guessing-game 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 When university funding becomes a government guessing game https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/88UpDaql59zkEKGAsRzIAraWE33sp3ONEXUBScr2.jpg Kenya’s frequent changes to university funding models raise concerns about policy experimentation, limited evidence and uncertainty for students, parents and universities. When university funding becomes a government guessing game Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001556016/kisii-club-golfers-dominate-at-nyanza-club 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Kisii Club golfers dominate at Nyanza Club https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FN0KOvbymIb8KmnYEy4OARQWRzz1IO6E4of8Ri4U.jpg A contingent of golfers from Kisii Golf Club claimed the majority of titles during the seventh leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters staged at the nine-hole Nyanza Golf Club over the weekend. Kisii Club golfers dominate at Nyanza Club Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556017/kaguta-tees-off-to-victory-at-nyali-club 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Kaguta tees off to victory at Nyali Club https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UmcOkxqcGy5kyCZXj9uTUfnO0GD2yrnNt806ZjeM.jpg Defending champions William Kaguta and Mary Kandu retained their overall gross titles in style after braving a lengthy rain interruption during this year’s NCBA Golf Series. Kaguta tees off to victory at Nyali Club Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556018/kdf-shoot-down-rivals-in-national-boxing-league-in-vihiga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 KDF shoot down rivals in National Boxing League in Vihiga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m5eIY96rPEizQdKLI7n4FZwNBySnw45PISxpY2xu.jpg Kenya Open champions Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) amassed 23 points to win the third leg of the National Boxing League in Vihiga over the weekend. KDF shoot down rivals in National Boxing League in Vihiga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556020/the-long-walk-to-break-silence-on-mental-health 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 The long walk to break silence on mental health https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vcydNVcCn2a3Wd5TDf65WlsqvIgRFW6QrFRjMFi5.jpg For years, Frederick Gori struggled with many challenges, yet he did not know that what he was experiencing had anything to do with mental health. The long walk to break silence on mental health Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556021/going-for-a-long-journey-these-body-friendly-habits-can-make-the-trip-easier 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Going for a long journey? These body-friendly habits can make the trip easier https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Uj6iAduNxmxJMKaO8c59Gq6htuZzRazKdqdqBbZ2.jpg Hours of sitting, cramped seats, motion, disrupted eating patterns and limited access to toilets can leave travellers stiff, tired, dehydrated or nauseated. Going for a long journey? These body-friendly habits can make the trip easier Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-and-environment/article/2001556022/the-rediscovery-of-kenyas-lost-red-weaver 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 The rediscovery of Kenya's lost Red Weaver https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LUMnppduw0qOTYiTHwYz71j2hEre4771RNKNo7jS.jpg The rediscovery of Kenya’s Red Weaver in the Boni-Dodori Forest on July 3, 2026, after more than 12 years without photographic documentation, highlights the importance of scientific fieldwork. The rediscovery of Kenya's lost Red Weaver Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556023/full-plates-empty-nutrients-kilifi-children-battle-hidden-hunger 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Full plates, empty nutrients: Kilifi children battle hidden hunger https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IG7vZvPRHzi6NnrefZb0INm436pHt2lb32caBS1Q.jpg Linda, a one-year-old baby, suffers from moderate malnutrition and is on her journey to recovery. Full plates, empty nutrients: Kilifi children battle hidden hunger Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001556024/how-a-kisumu-woman-is-turning-lake-victorias-pollution-problem-into-an-environmental-opportunity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 How a Kisumu woman is turning Lake Victoria's pollution problem into an environmental opportunity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/05ofhcDUv3wI4VbRfy7OBY9z9Ec5gT0akEy2ytPA.jpg Managing fish waste requires coordinated systems, investment, enforcement, research, markets and stronger partnerships. How a Kisumu woman is turning Lake Victoria's pollution problem into an environmental opportunity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001556025/climate-smart-farming-offers-isiolo-farmers-a-solution-to-water-and-space-challenges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Climate smart farming offers Isiolo farmers a solution to water and space challenges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NuBvPrqxgS4tTHNminjjDtWBmKZYkK5jg9u59eAn.jpg How climate-smart farming technologies are helping Isiolo households grow vegetables despite limited land, water scarcity and unpredictable weather. Climate smart farming offers Isiolo farmers a solution to water and space challenges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556027/uhuru-to-ruto-let-opposition-campaign 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Uhuru to Ruto: Let Opposition campaign https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Si5OlEl0NOZo3ZybvRGVPJIC5U9307MJXPlI1mTq.jpg Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has scoffed at ongoing attempts to disrupt and sow chaos in opposition rallies while addressing residents at the memorial of late Vice President Kijana Wamalwa. Uhuru to Ruto: Let Opposition campaign Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556028/the-shame-of-migori-leaders-beating-war-drums-targeting-linda-mwananchi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 The shame of Migori leaders beating war drums targeting Linda Mwananchi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XuWKqJV8jUfgDlI5LS2bVJClV5HwRsIPWzOFk3wZ.jpg Migori leaders mobilise to block Linda Mwananchi’s rally amid concerns over violent political rhetoric. The shame of Migori leaders beating war drums targeting Linda Mwananchi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556029/how-education-system-failed-bishop-aburis-pioneer-class 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 How education system failed Bishop Aburi's pioneer class https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WvjhmU2KUczNMOwWesE71iufZdWIvoIiq6HrB3gc.jpg Teacher shortages, inadequate infrastructure and a lack of science laboratories left students unprepared for national examinations, at Bishop Okude Aburi Secondary School in Teso South. How education system failed Bishop Aburi's pioneer class Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556030/broad-based-allies-attack-uhuru-over-alleged-sifuna-funding-to-fracture-western-vote 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Broad-based allies attack Uhuru over alleged Sifuna funding to fracture Western vote https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kupXRaXHlArku4tSHXgHGmFmiEr7BP3zJ15OdgWc.jpg Ruto allies intensify efforts to curb Edwin Sifuna’s growing influence in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 elections. Broad-based allies attack Uhuru over alleged Sifuna funding to fracture Western vote Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556031/from-marginalisation-to-victimisation-the-weapons-in-kenyas-electoral-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 From marginalisation to victimisation: The weapons in Kenya's electoral politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4sy2v1CkVCHiKaFQxFMuvZUnTo7wiDeyx4tXbnSI.jpg Homa Bay’s road crisis and violence surrounding the Linda Mwananchi rally have intensified debates over marginalisation, political rivalry, incitement and responsibility for the unrest. From marginalisation to victimisation: The weapons in Kenya's electoral politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556032/back-to-school-the-headache-for-parents-and-learners 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Back to School: The headache for parents and learners https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N0SvQzxbttqBFOqRhgsfFgJHtwviC9sfIMShYJcd.jpg Schools across the country reopen on Monday, August 24, for a nine-week third term that promises to be one of the most demanding periods in the 2026 academic calendar. Back to School: The headache for parents and learners Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556033/is-ncic-a-toothless-bulldog 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Is NCIC a toothless Bulldog? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SRDXuEDb3KCWpayQiz1BkoM1aGCBkL98Surqq4x2.jpg NCIC is under scrutiny over how it will handle high-profile individuals accused of making inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2027 General Election. Is NCIC a toothless Bulldog? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556034/super-el-nino-hospitals-urged-to-stress-test-readiness-simulate-emergencies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 'Super El Nino': Hospitals urged to stress-test readiness, simulate emergencies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BkrVwzTVzlJmC159p9FrFku88r0uzgbMvpcaP8Gn.jpg With heavy OND rains expected to strain East Africa’s health systems, countries are urged to conduct emergency simulations at high-risk facilities to identify gaps before disasters strike. 'Super El Nino': Hospitals urged to stress-test readiness, simulate emergencies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556035/court-bars-police-from-arresting-governor-badilisha-claims-pursuit-by-unknown-persons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Court bars police from arresting Governor Badilisha, claims pursuit by unknown persons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T2JDpUawhW2K7fMnxHLTW6JXyS2uz7lLoa518hI6.jpg The High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail of Sh 50,000 after moving to court over what he claims as pursuit by unknown persons. Court bars police from arresting Governor Badilisha, claims pursuit by unknown persons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556036/from-fraud-to-audit-obstruction-why-ecitizen-empire-is-under-scrutiny 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 From fraud to audit obstruction: Why eCitizen empire is under scrutiny https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1K59q8Ht9wfG37rXuqeu0nzHc6fLJkdPYzj8WQMw.jpg The World Bank’s five-year ban on Webmasters Kenya and founder James Ayugi over alleged fraud in Somalia has raised concerns about the company’s role in Kenya’s eCitizen platform. From fraud to audit obstruction: Why eCitizen empire is under scrutiny Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001556045/kindiki-pushes-back 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Kindiki pushes back... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mvFeCDNobTqGBLr77TpyPgQO4qaoKtO9ql6K6724.jpg Kindiki pushes back... Kindiki pushes back... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001556046/what-you-see-is-what-you-get 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 What you see is what you get... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rUs7v43gBkoAypfUw9458Rl5PHHE1CL9Z64rrGgx.jpg What you see is what you get... What you see is what you get... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556048/oil-falls-as-trump-pledges-economic-war-on-iran 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3olfNmY2XyJlQLlilb6BsUUUVXYUi12xR3ZSvbri.jpg Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran. Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001556049/kenyan-farmers-turn-to-bugs-as-organic-demand-grows 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Kenyan farmers turn to bugs as organic demand grows https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fkCbjAVV1CxG2np7yoMjiOtedCEdlMq5dcA69wSI.jpg Kenyan farmer George Muturi says the stinky wooden shack teeming with redworms has helped rescue his land from the soil degradation caused by chemical fertilisers. Kenyan farmers turn to bugs as organic demand grows Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556050/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-bid-to-replace-infantino-as-fifa-president 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s2RXuppw0p6Mq1Y2ttXZ19dgfrBEMhzVw2CLO301.jpg UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556051/why-coast-leaders-are-in-do-or-die-campaign-to-secure-rutos-re-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Why Coast leaders are in do-or-die campaign to secure Ruto's re-election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Lddl75PUjfGIIVKBKw7hqOy8iMXA6q7IywPHeAHC.jpg The three top government officials from the Coast region have rolled out an elaborate campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election in the 2027 General Election. Why Coast leaders are in do-or-die campaign to secure Ruto's re-election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556052/italian-investors-accuse-dci-of-taking-sides-in-fraud-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Italian investors accuse DCI of taking sides in fraud case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rq43823Aktx7K19HnhbCWSwk00CfZM7BPUbvvCdF.jpg Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have been accused of taking sides in the multimillion-dollar land disputes between Italian investors in Watamu, Kilifi County. Italian investors accuse DCI of taking sides in fraud case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556053/state-releases-sh18bn-capitation-funds-cuts-fertiliser-price-to-sh2000 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 State releases Sh18bn capitation funds, cuts fertiliser price to Sh2,000 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fUGwzKuEbeX3k0ijB2gNOyF5vRQAMcqq6mvyVVLV.jpg President William Ruto has announced that the government has released Sh18 billion in capitation funds to ensure seamless learning as schools open for the third term. State releases Sh18bn capitation funds, cuts fertiliser price to Sh2,000 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556058/coast-hotels-depend-on-domestic-tourists-to-remain-afloat 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Coast hotels depend on domestic tourists to remain afloat https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9YT6CaQx7q0tTwcS88pyNfTqJJmTyIzXUUM17DOY.jpg Domestic tourism is increasingly becoming a key pillar of Mombasa’s hospitality industry, with hotels reporting a growing number of Kenyans visiting the Coast for holidays and conferences. Coast hotels depend on domestic tourists to remain afloat Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/hockey/article/2001556059/ice-hockey-kenyan-ioungsters-hit-the-ice-for-skills-training 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Ice Hockey: Kenyan ioungsters hit the ice for skills training https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/I7qHYAR0RaVA3ElwnPDrl1SXl9dEhJRy4WeQ7t58.jpg Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has thrown his support behind beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino Ice Hockey: Kenyan ioungsters hit the ice for skills training Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001556061/after-years-of-false-starts-galana-kulalu-turns-into-productive-farmland 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 After years of false starts, Galana-Kulalu turns into productive farmland https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZHdZFiCYJFNaMF5S1jBFYlkIneWGWOF26ASHa3oD.jpg The vast dry plains of Galana-Kulalu that cut across Kilifi and Tana River counties are now turning green following the introduction of irrigated farming ventures. After years of false starts, Galana-Kulalu turns into productive farmland Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556063/cleric-accuses-ruto-government-of-perpetrating-goonsim-impunity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Cleric accuses Ruto government of perpetrating goonsim, impunity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JyTGUbFS0aVPQ5vTnFAByO3D81ZRflNFLGXFFrPw.jpg A cleric at the Taita Taveta Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese has accused President William Ruto’s administration of perpetrating goonism and impunity in the country. Cleric accuses Ruto government of perpetrating goonsim, impunity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556065/governors-welcome-sha-cover-for-community-health-promoters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Governors welcome SHA cover for Community Health Promoters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zu1bczaGoxorvgR80xqaMgCfO7ItYX9ulIsN0qRP.jpg  Three governors from the Mt Kenya East region have welcomed the Community Health Promoters free medical cover under the Social Health Authority. Governors welcome SHA cover for Community Health Promoters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556067/government-steps-up-fight-on-fraud-in-money-transfer 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Government steps up fight on fraud in money transfer https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JJ9W9AUc1Z8nCklEcCVX8GM0idJDZlJOAqKsKaHY.jpg The Government has intensified efforts to combat cyber-enabled fraud after a new analysis revealed that mobile money featured in half of the computer fraud cases. Government steps up fight on fraud in money transfer Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556068/mudavadi-rejects-icc-calls-as-political-violence-rises 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Mudavadi rejects ICC calls as political violence rises https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e1Ncs13AxUVXm2iYomoZZ4EjIYNjyunzITIRfcf6.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in Kenya amid growing concerns over political violence. Mudavadi rejects ICC calls as political violence rises Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556069/mt-kenya-tea-farmers-defy-planned-national-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Mt Kenya tea farmers defy planned national strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/46bxpkPfJsuDD6zNIH7uEyW6CE5bLzYH96KrXqAq.jpg Tea plucking continued within Mt Kenya region after the farmers ignored the planned national strike and instead resolved to have their grievances addressed during the end-of-year meetings. Mt Kenya tea farmers defy planned national strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001556070/uk-pm-dismisses-russian-threats-as-ukraine-allies-gather-in-kyiv 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LqdvGiTopegUyNi6Nw92m26I9pyg8hdqIeggRgKp.jpg The UK will keep providing defence aid to Ukraine despite Russia's threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday on a visit to Kyiv where allies gathered to discuss support. UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556071/why-lawyer-angela-mulwa-has-been-re-arrested 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Why lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0uSN0whWjulYT3Tue7W6ou5dHcago5DOYPjRKzHq.jpg Fresh details emerged on Monday after the prosecution confirmed before Milimani Magistrate Joan Mati that a murder charge against Mulwa had been filed at the High Court. Why lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556072/leaders-want-police-to-guarantee-security-ahead-gachaguas-kikuyu-rally 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Leaders want police to guarantee security ahead Gachagua's Kikuyu rally https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IsMYMYvo6mW5AwibDc6TfwYP3NSkjzFUyjA0z10b.jpg DCP aspirants have called on the government to guarantee security amid political violence and alleged police harassment in Kikuyu ahead of the 2027 General Election. Leaders want police to guarantee security ahead Gachagua's Kikuyu rally Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556073/rutos-maize-input-directive-takes-effect 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Ruto's Maize input directive takes effect https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ryuhOxdXTLmuWIxReTSWeWQ0JR3iS5YYgDx2a5ws.jpg President William Ruto’s directive to cut the cost of maize production is set to take effect in September, with the government announcing a 50 per cent reduction in the price. Ruto's Maize input directive takes effect Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556074/firm-ordered-to-pay-former-manager-sh58m-over-constructive-dismissal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Firm ordered to pay former manager Sh5.8m over constructive dismissal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C3TW95Q19HiQMegQkMlBKXBBG9H7oIMsjvvjSWZU.jpg The High Court in Mombasa has ordered Schenker Limited to pay its former Branch Manager Sh5.8 million over constructive dismissal following alleged humiliation, hostility and frustrations. Firm ordered to pay former manager Sh5.8m over constructive dismissal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556075/super-metro-denies-ferrying-goons-to-disrupt-gachagua-rallies-in-kirinyaga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua rallies in Kirinyaga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TH1eBngLGCRlLCX44yi1anfoxNK7ZNcCBnkGb1K2.jpg Super Metro has denied allegations that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings associated with former DP Rigathi Gachagua. Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua rallies in Kirinyaga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001556076/ngeera-and-mwakitawa-shine-at-western-junior-open-in-kakamega 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Ngeera and Mwakitawa shine at Western Junior Open in Kakamega https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tCScm0oUe5lPpUpqUpNFF1e3lnPvQPnnwoL5gqKI.jpg Justin Ngeera and Maryam Mwakitawa held their nerve in the final round to emerge as the overall winners of the third NCBA Western Junior Open at Kakamega Sports Club. Ngeera and Mwakitawa shine at Western Junior Open in Kakamega Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556077/man-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-three-sisters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Man arrested for allegedly defiling three sisters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kvnDrUDys0WGUJNsbhOXkpFv7gSu7PnaziGXOv8u.jpg A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling three girls who are his paternal cousins in Homa Bay County. Man arrested for allegedly defiling three sisters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001556078/kenyans-get-creative-to-join-manga-cosplay-craze 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Kenyans get creative to join manga cosplay craze https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WpVrcAO8KaEA6AAcg2ArMebkiVoDmUrsiTAqEeiG.jpg "I'm broke half the time, but... I love the creative aspect, the deep dive into research and understanding the character," he said. Kenyans get creative to join manga cosplay craze Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556079/four-arrests-after-south-african-world-champ-boxer-gunned-down 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Four arrests after South African world champ boxer gunned down https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UReXq6KNLYTeRRwCm9FOV400fhhEXeNquUPgXV3K.jpg The four suspects arrested over the weekend are aged between 22 and 28, police said in a statement. One has been formally charged with murder. Four arrests after South African world champ boxer gunned down Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001556080/kenyans-shift-focus-to-zurich-as-diamond-league-enters-homestretch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Kenyans shift focus to Zurich as Diamond League enters homestretch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/82bZ1HubBMhhjEDzrY4Ucp0J96gGwKZq9tpX75oE.jpg Attention is on the second last meet of the Diamond League circuit this Thursday after thrilling showdowns in Silesia, Poland on Sunday. Kenyans shift focus to Zurich as Diamond League enters homestretch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556081/relief-for-schools-as-government-releases-sh185b-capitation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Relief for schools as government releases Sh18.5b capitation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sQsYQVpEdukKLditlfl46YiEQTzb3GIUK8HQH48q.jpg Government releases Sh18.5b capitation, primary education to get Sh1.4b, Junior Schools Sh6.1b and Senior Schools Sh10.9b, Education CS Ogamba says. Relief for schools as government releases Sh18.5b capitation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556082/ruto-set-to-begin-two-day-development-tour-of-narok 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Ruto set to begin two-day development tour of Narok https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TzgUa0D1sTWpLEj3boifScWLR7U8BMrQMioXjjsE.jpg President William Ruto is expected in Narok County on Tuesday for a two-day development tour that will see him launch major road projects, commission Economic Stimulus Programme markets. Ruto set to begin two-day development tour of Narok Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556089/farmer-accuses-police-boss-of-blocking-access-to-his-80-acre-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Farmer accuses police boss of blocking access to his 80-acre land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YDPwa2XIkdnxiYBehCpGW93NJ6i16L97nljqtJyt.jpg A farmer has accused a senior police officer of blocking him from accessing and occupying a parcel of land he claims to have lawfully acquired in Muskut village, Keiyo South. Farmer accuses police boss of blocking access to his 80-acre land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556092/kangema-magistrate-charged-over-bribery-claims-released-on-sh400000-bail 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bail https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HySgDmHPV5MVw4oG6YpqEbPUjVjemamozZPh5AUj.jpg Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence the sentence of a convicted businessman. Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bail Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556095/golfers-rally-in-nairobi-to-support-childrens-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Golfers rally in Nairobi to support children's education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lD0enbMruCdnaYGqIMNh36EsebJ7ONILN1fdwhVh.jpg More than 100 golfers gathered in Nairobi for a charity tournament supporting children's education, school nutrition and access to learning materials in underserved communities in the country. Golfers rally in Nairobi to support children's education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556096/gachagua-i-am-oppositions-best-candidate-to-beat-ruto-in-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Gachagua: I am opposition's best candidate to beat Ruto in 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lD7tMhyLsva2KT6CrU8GFYztFUt0OMChRk7X9L1Z.jpg "Objective Number Three: That Rigathi Gachagua shall be the preferred Presidential candidate of the United Alternative Government in the 2027 general election," Gachagua: I am opposition's best candidate to beat Ruto in 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556098/court-halts-insurance-cover-requirement-for-tourists-coming-to-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Court halts insurance cover requirement for tourists coming to Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XUpbUa8wxdAylh74oJzhRcBLfJIcUvSEDDPnEhKg.jpg This is the second case to be filed over the requirement that tourists will enter the country only if they have been insured by the Social Health Authority (SHA) for Sh6.5 million. Court halts insurance cover requirement for tourists coming to Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556101/njeri-maina-time-for-gen-z-to-trade-streets-for-ballot-boxes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Njeri Maina: Time for Gen Z to trade streets for ballot boxes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kwpQ8VcZfe8DCYgQD3vEwAabqQ1ALqf6ijLl3Chu.png Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina calls on youths to move beyond street protests and seek elective office instead, arguing civic activism should translate into political leadership. Njeri Maina: Time for Gen Z to trade streets for ballot boxes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556106/zambia-closes-court-system-on-last-day-for-vote-challenges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 Zambia closes court system on last day for vote challenges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/q1kzMwSAIxqACVhTpV9UeV2mjWeA7oQMWoJ799Be.jpg The runner-up, opposition leader Brian Mundubile, had said he planned to lodge an objection to the results. Zambia closes court system on last day for vote challenges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556108/2-un-peacekeepers-killed-in-south-sudan-ambush 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 2 UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4kE7wWyQNVkpmZvEhJkUVvEbmYhbWNhZiAV8dM3w.jpg Two UN peacekeepers killed, three injured alongside two police officers and two civilians in ambush in South Sudan, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns incident. 2 UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556111/drcs-tshisekedi-told-to-give-up-constitution-changes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-24 DRC's Tshisekedi told to 'give up' constitution changes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xF51FDzZuS0hS5HUYAFNqTHMghh3OijCsqswGBMD.jpg "A nation at war should not have changing the constitution as a priority," said Delly Sesanga, president of the ENVOL party and member of the C64 opposition coalition. 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