https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555801/digital-skills-programme-targets-15000-women-traders-in-three-counties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Digital skills programme targets 15,000 women traders in three counties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/x5xQJCEKNvM9VtcYLs7sn6L4ytYhj3CnwRwIs2v5.jpg Women running small businesses could reach more customers, manage their finances better and increase their income through digital tools under a new programme. Digital skills programme targets 15,000 women traders in three counties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555806/land-fraud-an-existential-risk-to-financial-institutions-and-economic-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Land fraud an existential risk to financial institutions and economic growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LVQulZ19cAvYiTrTPZGtEpPi3TGovSHkpG3xlDlB.jpg It cannot be that innocent purchasers have no recourse except to pursue the fraudsters for refund of money when the land titles are eventually nullified. Land fraud an existential risk to financial institutions and economic growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555808/university-transition-demands-urgent-collaboration-and-clear-leadership 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 University transition demands urgent collaboration and clear leadership https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xw5FC4b8ZM4UztrS5WduU4txQsfqt7FVUNNFIL0T.jpg The first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum is preparing to exit high school, and with that comes a critical challenge of ensuring their smooth entry into university. University transition demands urgent collaboration and clear leadership Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555809/watched-and-unaware-why-we-must-guard-against-digital-snooping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Watched and unaware: Why we must guard against digital snooping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TnwDSNiwJzb0sCgpyBAYfvGgedxylJr4nbwYKdzG.jpg Governments, often in the name of security or service delivery, are investing heavily in technologies that allow them to monitor what citizens say, do, and access online. Watched and unaware: Why we must guard against digital snooping Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555810/some-of-the-youthful-css-are-a-liability-to-rutos-government 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Some of the youthful CSs are a liability to Ruto's government https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nMmIAcHdCuBLSpVqim48OHOPl6YTTvuALBep1KOo.jpg Gen Z and our so-called ‘young faces in leadership’ must show that they can lead and lead well. Some of the youthful CSs are a liability to Ruto's government Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001555812/congratulations-to-dennis-and-zakia-on-this-furahi-day-with-a-difference 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Congratulations to Dennis and Zakia on this 'Furahi' day with a difference https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/frEvHz9zc17hPgMWBjuyHMZotFYRIz5XTbgVDm7Z.jpg I have been assigned the role of chief “goon,” which means providing security to the groom, just in case he has a change of mind and tries to sneak away. Congratulations to Dennis and Zakia on this 'Furahi' day with a difference Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555819/kenyans-on-their-own-as-state-agencies-fail-to-curb-political-violence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Kenyans on their own as state agencies fail to curb political violence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hLGgLVEqzTNYHXAWhlHEKjDNrXgYFtRbVfQiA8ja.jpg Political violence and by-elections have left several people injured or dead, yet the independent institutions mandated to prevent and address such incidents have failed to act. Kenyans on their own as state agencies fail to curb political violence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555820/gachagua-woos-kalonzo-into-the-mt-kenya-gema-affiliation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xeJYt6UUreGddTQ41WpnZRKC5vKtSLLrRh5gYhaM.jpg DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday unveiled high-level negotiations to advance a partnership between his DCP and Wiper to boost the Mt Kenya voice within the United Opposition ranks. Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555821/political-violence-may-land-top-leaders-at-icc-warn-experts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Political violence may land top leaders at ICC, warn experts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HRQ4oyn6m7gKS2zi4VTkf4EZIrufcxffit4B4ruG.jpg Legal experts say that failure to act on goons and ethnic balkanisation by politicians is a red flag that can invoke the complementary justice system of the ICC. Political violence may land top leaders at ICC, warn experts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555823/odm-power-sharing-demands-unsettle-kenya-kwanza-allies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 ODM power sharing demands unsettle Kenya Kwanza allies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KwA72Ehe2NRA27Bgf5jh7ORfxmx3K7kemTglUW73.jpg Tension has flared within the broad-based government after ODM declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums." ODM power sharing demands unsettle Kenya Kwanza allies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555825/kenyan-sleuths-close-in-on-cause-of-ecuador-spy-chief-chopper-crash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Kenyan sleuths close in on cause of Ecuador spy chief chopper crash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/utiWiilhUJBgj7ddfyz2P7OlN6HvEwGPyHYC9zNV.jpg The ill-fated chopper went up in flames at the foot of Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing Ecuador’s head of intelligence Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, four Americans and the pilot. Kenyan sleuths close in on cause of Ecuador spy chief chopper crash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555831/senior-school-dropout-rate-threat-to-cbe-rollout-reveals-new-survey 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Senior school dropout rate threat to CBE rollout, reveals new survey https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Li3y3rFoN0mjHzjmR6fYxRAyy2DZiUD2alXVBwAM.jpg An emerging pattern of learners dropping out as they transition to Senior School is raising concerns over the ability of the new education structure to retain children beyond Junior School. Senior school dropout rate threat to CBE rollout, reveals new survey Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555838/emblem-like 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-21 Emblem-like https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/20Ybxhpcn8mikX1GXzyElF7aQUz6UXOrKnKihSYx.jpg Emblem-like Emblem-like Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555714/amonde-why-i-am-not-going-to-fight-for-my-position-at-shujaa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Amonde: Why I am not going to fight for my position at Shujaa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AAwhy9O5lQ3gdSsgI565ukwYEECRA8XKOUXsRaot.jpg KCB Rugby coach Andrew Amonde is ready to put his recent Shujaa exit behind him and give the bankers his full attention as they continue their push for National Sevens Circuit success. Amonde: Why I am not going to fight for my position at Shujaa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555716/sandra-felis-kyumbe-munguti-lead-star-studded-field-in-belgut-half-marathon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Sandra Felis, Kyumbe Munguti lead star-studded field in Belgut Half Marathon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Tj72arLTmtZEehBYMXIUaSniHmGln5zhI34xvg6z.jpg Over 5,000 runners are set to battle for glory in the 2026 edition of the Belgut Half Marathon in Kericho County on August 23. Sandra Felis, Kyumbe Munguti lead star-studded field in Belgut Half Marathon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555717/kdf-and-police-renew-rivalry-as-boxing-league-action-moves-to-vihiga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 KDF and Police renew rivalry as boxing league action moves to Vihiga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2PhN0rnHV0wsjoaM0n1iKpV8jh9k5y9v3QDuaKNx.jpg The fight for boxing glory resumes on Thursday with the third leg of the National Boxing League in Vihiga County. KDF and Police renew rivalry as boxing league action moves to Vihiga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001555720/report-japan-thailand-and-china-have-the-hottest-property-markets-to-invest-in 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Report: Japan, Thailand and China have the hottest property markets to invest in https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/orxmvBGRWGpkAGnPoagFTB9MQlEa2LqbCaRsRzNe.jpg Most real estate investors are watching the Japanese, Thai, and Chinese markets for lucrative deals right now, according to a new study released by the online trading platform Taurex Report: Japan, Thailand and China have the hottest property markets to invest in Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555721/kenyas-next-medal-will-be-won-in-a-laboratory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kenya's next medal will be won in a laboratory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NGtGmMNLGP0Y7nNavocdBMUF4OMwDCN4Ht9X0swL.jpg Our altitude camps are a research asset that no one else on Earth possesses, and we lease them out at bed-and-breakfast rates. Kenya's next medal will be won in a laboratory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001555722/new-innovation-to-ease-container-deposit-burden-on-local-importers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 New innovation to ease container deposit burden on local importers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aWq1JSet1iJqIWyChdLvFuzc0LjQaQRBFAPSCNUA.jpg Kenyan importers are set to gain greater access to container-related financing following a partnership between AP Moller-Maersk and Viaservice-Ke New innovation to ease container deposit burden on local importers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555723/health-summit-the-sectors-sick-reality-buried-in-lofty-speeches 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6aGCp8jK2XluagiWYPrQQmTYtoJN228IlbsYaxx8.jpg For a moment, everything seemed to work smoothly in a Health docket that has been plagued by challenges. Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555724/opposition-renews-push-to-keep-smartmatic-out-of-2027-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8NOnlRSN8lrlk0fxDNFwgIqJ2vYgRyPg3iQuVF3I.jpg Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former AG Justin Muturi have renewed calls for the IEBC to keep Smartmatic out of the 2027 polls, reviving memories of the technological disputes in 2022. Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001555726/kenyas-land-surveys-goes-digital-as-technology-tackles-boundary-disputes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kenya's land surveys goes digital as technology tackles boundary disputes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9ooDov227fOPePWcgks4EOIJhH1ehSBxghMG01SZ.jpg Land surveying in Kenya is increasingly shifting from traditional field reconnaissance to digital mapping and precision technology, with surveyors using digitised maps Kenya's land surveys goes digital as technology tackles boundary disputes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555729/being-a-teacher-comes-with-responsibilities-beyond-the-classroom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Being a teacher comes with responsibilities beyond the classroom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dV1svf3CNbxZyfQU10McjTY3euBS2bAJqU0SsvHk.jpg At 5pm on a Friday afternoon, the teacher out of the school gate. Does the responsibility of being a teacher end there? Teaching is a profession built on trust, influence and example Being a teacher comes with responsibilities beyond the classroom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555731/goons-have-given-religious-leaders-in-homa-bay-difficult-task 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Goons have given religious leaders in Homa Bay difficult task https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iocMrehEhP7ISC3w4joLz0d7C5f3kIqcO2Uck1KN.jpg Religious leaders in Homa Bay County have a difficult task- cleansing the grounds upon which human life was lost. People sustained life-long injuries. Property was destroyed. Goons have given religious leaders in Homa Bay difficult task Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555733/why-learners-at-senior-school-cant-read-or-do-basic-maths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Why learners at Senior School can't read or do basic maths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dp7EVU2IhehoW4kjLWU0mfY99DnV9y5CHD50c8Lr.jpg After spending seven years in school, nearly three in every 10 learners are joining Junior School without being able to read and understand a simple Grade 3 story or solve mathematics problem. Why learners at Senior School can't read or do basic maths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555734/africas-aviation-safety-challenge-is-not-merely-about-accidents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Africa's aviation safety challenge is not merely about accidents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/047Jj3B2EplmNbaz3WeAKYZyVWJi5jMQngatyOMZ.jpg In aviation, the public tends to measure safety in absolutes. An aircraft lands without incident and confidence endures; a single mishap, however minor, can cast doubt over an entire industry Africa's aviation safety challenge is not merely about accidents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555735/icc-ghosts-descent-into-lawlessness-pushes-united-opposition-to-international-court 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 ICC ghosts: Descent into lawlessness pushes United Opposition to international court https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NkW6CsrnkCXq1UqORtzQVofSS6fjgxQ2TMFD3mbK.jpg The degeneration of the country's security has reached worrying levels and leaders are wondering who will put the brakes on the descent into anarchy. ICC ghosts: Descent into lawlessness pushes United Opposition to international court Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001555736/why-nairobi-has-a-housing-mismatch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Why Nairobi has a housing mismatch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZojVFGcdfaZpWawUyYrVU7aBgSsNFSYpY1CbyKLT.jpg Two things are true about Nairobi's property market right now, and they should not be able to coexist. Why Nairobi has a housing mismatch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555738/equity-group-halfyear-net-profit-surges-to-sh438b-as-stancharts-slides-by-17pc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Equity Group halfyear net profit surges to Sh43.8b as StanChart's slides by 17pc https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wq9HZ9MNjrGEb4ttPGEh78uIkSsGtz7P5s1MBQYw.jpg Equity Group Holdings’ first-half net profit rose by 32 per cent to a record Sh43.80 billion, while Standard Chartered Bank Kenya’s profit fell by 16.8 per cent as lower lending margins hurt earnings Equity Group halfyear net profit surges to Sh43.8b as StanChart's slides by 17pc Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555740/small-scale-traders-halt-cargo-clearance-over-rising-levies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Small-scale traders halt cargo clearance over rising levies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PimZoDTAKDOw9vOSLr0xwDoMc4SrPmM0QNknh6a7.jpg Small-scale importers and micro-entrepreneurs have announced an immediate boycott of cargo clearance to protest higher taxes Small-scale traders halt cargo clearance over rising levies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555741/maraga-proposals-that-could-reform-the-police-service 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Maraga proposals that could reform the police service https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7pbMEq4CMFfelLCciZpHFHXytBOZftvywZqWLP6E.jpg When former CJ David Maraga submitted the comprehensive National Taskforce on Police Reform report to President Ruto, it was viewed as a decisive turning point in restoring the police's integrity. Maraga proposals that could reform the police service Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555742/kq-sounds-profit-warning-as-fuel-bill-grows-72pc-on-iran-war 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 KQ sounds profit warning as fuel bill grows 72pc on Iran war https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tn6QKsZ8lzxFkMIotlaBoycnvjYTxEAwPgNT6b8v.jpg The airline said the crisis in the Gulf has had the effect of increasing its fuel costs by 72 per cent over the first half of this year. KQ sounds profit warning as fuel bill grows 72pc on Iran war Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555744/appointment-of-dr-richard-lesiyampe-as-knh-boss-challenged 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FsysBSW8y9rM7m5Wkney54V1ExjLicMIR1X9lqaR.jpg A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court challenging the appointment and continued occupation of the office of Kenyatta National Hospital CEO by Richard Lesiyampe Leserian. Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555745/kenya-braces-for-el-nino-fury-as-floods-threaten-massive-destruction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kenya braces for El Nino fury as floods threaten massive destruction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oYKlTHc5tRy7w97JOJjku4ox7efxdJAOylCN5Jwv.jpg After the release of the October-November -December forecast, focus now shifts to coutry's preparedness to protect lives and property as the El Nino threatens to cause devastating disasters. Kenya braces for El Nino fury as floods threaten massive destruction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555747/kenya-bags-double-gold-in-hockey-as-st-anthonys-end-kakungulus-reign 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kenya bags double gold in hockey as St Anthony's end Kakungulu's reign https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YGXgFqeB3LQKk9cWDe4xdlZW4lRqFT4UbwL8inaO.jpg Kenya yesterday secured hockey gold and silver medals after triumphing in their respective boys’ and girls’ semi-final matches of the 2026 Federation Kenya bags double gold in hockey as St Anthony's end Kakungulu's reign Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555748/players-caught-in-match-fixing-risk-jail-sh1-million-fine 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Players caught in match-fixing risk jail, Sh1 million fine https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2KXULZGiXdgWn6IGq7U3KQXEGbl9erlqAEPlAig3.jpg Persons engaged in match-fixing or manipulation of sporting competitions in the country now face tough penalties ranging from a lifetime ban from sporting competitions or jail time. Players caught in match-fixing risk jail, Sh1 million fine Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555749/kenyans-intensify-hunt-for-east-africa-volleyball-and-basketball-glory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kenyans intensify hunt for East Africa volleyball and basketball glory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ceyXmP4uAZlYIeMAsYRODssyboOXhsLIt0fabQy9.jpg Kenya’s teams to this year’s East Africa school games yesterday stayed on course as the preliminary round ended at various grounds here in Morogoro, Tanzania. Kenyans intensify hunt for East Africa volleyball and basketball glory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555750/rutos-appetite-for-debt-shows-no-signs-of-slowing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Ruto's appetite for debt shows no signs of slowing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s4V2PZPoQTqg0GsAz6JmVKIExIZ97PwqnGAdIPVd.jpg Since he took over in October 2022, President William Ruto has already surpassed the Sh13 trillion mark amid pressure to shift from deficit and borrowing-anchored budget making. Ruto's appetite for debt shows no signs of slowing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555751/ojwang-gets-mps-nod-to-chair-policing-oversight-authority 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Ojwang gets MPs nod to chair policing oversight authority https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tngfKNGLSbkrjfWc7GzImSC9iDtZI5kSh9UuHJiL.jpg Lawyer Duncan Ojwang Oburu now faces the arduous task of leading the IPOA after the National Assembly approved his nomination as the chairperson of the civilian policing oversight institution. Ojwang gets MPs nod to chair policing oversight authority Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555755/inside-rutos-opposition-scramble-for-share-of-railas-coast-base 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Inside Ruto's, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/avsRAPe19VeLklaxPLyKkXZAGTIu5E6iDdFQlMHq.jpg For a long time now, the Coastal region had been described as the political bedroom of the late Raila Odinga. Inside Ruto's, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001555757/sportpesa-casino-launches-every-spin-counts-and-shinda-heavy-rewards 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 SportPesa casino launches Every Spin counts and Shinda Heavy rewards https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sryKMfHR84PYMStvLkxVWB9gOftS1wG4vmnYWy47.jpg SportPesa gives players an opportunity to explore entertaining casino experiences while participating in promotions designed to add extra value. SportPesa casino launches Every Spin counts and Shinda Heavy rewards Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555758/goon-country 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Goon country https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sAmSRfbXJAp14CYPji8OlbbmYgwZ1s1WUKyNmCiH.jpg Goon country Goon country Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555760/lining-up 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Lining up https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cL6YIEtw9pzPFyUj5jbq03OGE2A9O2mUGQ8oHYaR.jpg Lining up Lining up Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001555762/xi-calls-for-stronger-china-ecuador-synergy-in-development-strategies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8xGqX08DtyQb1QH0bixkQICtXaftFTOAcd3GbtbG.jpg Xi Jinping and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa agreed to deepen China-Ecuador cooperation across trade, infrastructure, energy, digital development and other sectors. Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555763/governor-mutai-challenges-dg-to-political-duel-as-he-picks-new-running-mate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Governor Mutai challenges DG to political duel as he picks new running mate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/p0exy6UTvejiOslk1jW67bP6UTLDTmaK6BrfOJxN.jpg Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has declared his political partnership with Deputy Governor Fred Kirui over, challenged him to face off in the 2027 elections. Governor Mutai challenges DG to political duel as he picks new running mate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555765/from-barefoot-to-high-tech-how-chinese-doctors-shaped-a-healthier-nation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/90Q9q5VSuckEqEQNN6MZIIxpRj5qWd2FHXjOKeYP.jpg China’s healthcare system has evolved from basic rural “barefoot doctors” to a vast, technology-driven medical workforce using AI, robotic surgery and brain-computer interfaces. From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555767/children-with-disabilities-struggling-to-access-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Children with disabilities struggling to access education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0XV45C5yETcHOdrbT9du5WIq4Gs2Uw1lCBzGdpPq.jpg Poverty, stigma and misconceptions are keeping children with disabilities in West Pokot County out of school, prompting calls for greater government and community support. Children with disabilities struggling to access education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555768/family-of-homa-bay-police-officer-killed-at-linda-mwananchi-rally-seeks-justice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Family of Homa Bay Police Officer Killed at Linda Mwananchi Rally Seeks Justice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YLgAvSp0pEathDXqhOZpU67aR9KdQM1eNyb3PfQG.jpg “We are told that the ambulance carrying him had less oxygen. He was not taken to hospital, he was taken directly to the morgue,” Family of Homa Bay Police Officer Killed at Linda Mwananchi Rally Seeks Justice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555770/jubilee-women-back-matiangi-in-kenya-we-want-campaign-fault-government-promises 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Jubilee Women Back Matiang'i in 'Kenya We Want' Campaign, Fault Government Promises https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X2m2aCfQ6JcseQ6AeeTaEx3wERZ4uqew0jQKb6eh.jpg Jubilee Party women leaders have launched a nationwide mobilization campaign dubbed “The Kenya We Want,” saying they want to unite at least seven million women Jubilee Women Back Matiang'i in 'Kenya We Want' Campaign, Fault Government Promises Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555771/robbers-cooked-supper-before-stealing-court-told 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Robbers cooked supper before stealing, court told https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TsaiR92MoZ5x1wuo2UmIdAIFzs8Wiubpu5mwQwQA.jpg A university student told an Eldoret court how three armed robbers allegedly held his family hostage, cooked eggs and ugali before ransacking their home and stealing goods worth Sh2.4 million. Robbers cooked supper before stealing, court told Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555773/kenya-must-not-slide-back-to-2007-2008-chaos-warns-diaspora-group 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kenya must not slide back to 2007-2008 chaos, warns diaspora group https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6MeRJG5Fd7h4GjNhFyIOBXOMl8IRUM5LVph1cIoc.jpg The Linda Mwananchi Diaspora USA Chapter says violence witnessed during the movement's tour of Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, was a targeted attempt to frustrate its lawful political activities. Kenya must not slide back to 2007-2008 chaos, warns diaspora group Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555774/why-60pc-of-kenyans-would-abandon-ride-hailing-if-fares-rise 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Why 60pc of Kenyans would abandon ride-hailing if fares rise https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Etjhm0jGtKbbduemRKqZ4ilz3LabiCx04AuUFoiW.jpg This is even as the online taxi industry generated between Sh126 billion and Sh147 billion in the past year. Why 60pc of Kenyans would abandon ride-hailing if fares rise Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555776/81pc-of-nairobians-worried-about-cost-of-living-tifa-report-shows 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 81pc of Nairobians worried about cost of living, TIFA report shows https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lhqx4gHzsCbbC2QL4iJMUsDemBILMC4Xjr3wahJJ.jpg "With 81pc of respondents facing either high living costs or constrained incomes, households have little capacity to absorb further price increasesl." 81pc of Nairobians worried about cost of living, TIFA report shows Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555777/gachagua-warns-of-homa-bay-style-chaos-in-emurua-dikirr 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style chaos in Emurua Dikirr https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GVAw4MMl90YPuJI08NiReiOueZEC3eQwPLNL9rR8.jpg Former DP Rigathi Gachagua writes to Police IG Kanja demanding security assurance ahead of planned political rally in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County on August 21. Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style chaos in Emurua Dikirr Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555779/sossion-vows-to-end-tsc-ministry-of-education-rift-if-approved-as-commissioner 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Sossion vows to end TSC - Ministry of Education rift if approved as commissioner https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3RREI6VyHluYVOLAOvDTh8r4ntpXG2clVP5ft2Kd.jpg TSC nominee Wilson Sossion has pledged to foster a seamless working relationship between the commission, the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders if approved for the position. Sossion vows to end TSC - Ministry of Education rift if approved as commissioner Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555780/medical-workers-strike-leaves-patients-stranded-in-kericho 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Medical workers' strike leaves patients stranded in Kericho https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xdo2yeb0O7t2mavERF2rIr8FBj7ldBqQoecunFVC.jpg A nurses’ strike has disrupted healthcare services across Kericho County, leaving patients stranded and forcing those who can afford it to seek costly treatment at private facilities. Medical workers' strike leaves patients stranded in Kericho Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555781/government-fails-to-stop-sh14777-market-construction-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Government fails to stop Sh147.77 market construction case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LRxhOs7VA5o2loisZHQTAlmV1Shhw0wwrOlNS0Vj.jpg The government has failed in its bid to stop a Sh147.77 million case over the construction of Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Markets within Nakuru County. Government fails to stop Sh147.77 market construction case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555782/church-calls-for-kanjas-resignation-rejects-state-regulation-of-bible-schools 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Church calls for Kanja's resignation, rejects state regulation of Bible schools https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YsS9214USCWUkPAyuEtMsHeWa08qLOhEBAquE6Ce.jpg The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya has called for the IG of Police Douglas Kanja to resign, accused police of partisan conduct and opposed proposed state regulation of Bible schools. Church calls for Kanja's resignation, rejects state regulation of Bible schools Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001555784/kipsigis-clans-give-browns-lipton-government-30-days-over-tea-estate-land-claim 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kipsigis Clans Give Browns, Lipton, Government 30 Days Over Tea Estate Land Claim https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aXuyLV1cTfQ70EzAduJx6TWQKEcgBI5jPcsTm0B6.jpg The long-running dispute over land occupied by large tea estates in Kericho and Bomet has entered a new legal phase, with a Kipsigis community organisation demanding the return of land Kipsigis Clans Give Browns, Lipton, Government 30 Days Over Tea Estate Land Claim Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555786/kenya-sugar-board-leads-crackdown-on-illegal-sugar-in-kitale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kenya Sugar Board leads crackdown on illegal sugar in Kitale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5yh6cdCWARRA7dhsWSU8hZOmLdcINKjLisbSYaBz.jpg The Kenya Sugar Board has led a multi-agency crackdown in Kitale, impounding nine bags of suspected illegal and counterfeit sugar and arresting a suspected smuggling syndicate leader. Kenya Sugar Board leads crackdown on illegal sugar in Kitale Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555788/narok-north-turns-into-a-political-battlefield-as-2027-race-takes-shape 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Narok North Turns into a Political Battlefield as 2027 Race Takes Shape https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZEPPQRW1Eg01oChH6t1YfuhHM18HmAHmJLvEeREi.jpg Narok North Constituency is fast emerging as one of the most closely watched political battlegrounds in the Rift Valley, with a growing field of aspirants positioning themselves Narok North Turns into a Political Battlefield as 2027 Race Takes Shape Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555789/mps-push-for-adherence-to-school-reporting-hours 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 MPs push for adherence to school reporting hours https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ro8cbD35QMvq4JwE1eqdDhtDHtwKlqNYVss1f95M.jpg MPs have urged the Ministry of Education to enforce the 7.15 am earliest reporting time for day schools, citing safety concerns for young learners who travel to school in the early morning. MPs push for adherence to school reporting hours Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555790/climate-players-and-innovators-meet-in-kitale-for-national-climate-change-drive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Climate players and innovators meet in Kitale for national climate change drive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/anDKesgSIj0zMrWNpEFSMhwQZvgUEoYdgSjCcm1W.jpg Climate change stakeholders are meeting in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, for a three-day national campaign aimed at promoting climate literacy Climate players and innovators meet in Kitale for national climate change drive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555792/tsc-nominee-proposes-promotion-reforms-amid-stagnation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 TSC nominee proposes promotion reforms amid stagnation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xsFahIjoogBYuEQtue9j3808lFWZGLFEXe4XnrRn.jpg According to Lentoijoni, the 2018 Career Progression Guidelines present a challenge for teachers seeking to move to higher grades. TSC nominee proposes promotion reforms amid stagnation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555793/huge-questions-loom-over-prince-harrys-shock-return-to-uk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Huge questions loom over Prince Harry's shock return to UK https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nfvwSPoTyGTFPlq9981T4MHVaBUg2iViI9NjOEY3.jpg Dozens of questions swirled Thursday as Prince Harry prepares to move back to the UK with his wife and children, six years after his departure sparked a bitter rift with the royal family Huge questions loom over Prince Harry's shock return to UK Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555794/who-is-protecting-opondo-kaluma 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Who is protecting Opondo Kaluma? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mpPuxwdudSmnXxxpVfP67NGs5VUJMYltX2Tf3Azi.jpg Questions are being raised over alleged double standards after Homa Bay Town MP Opondo Kaluma sought to postpone an NCIC summons over alleged hate speech. Who is protecting Opondo Kaluma? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555795/drone-strike-on-ethiopias-tigray-capital-wounds-13-hospital-official 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Drone strike on Ethiopia's Tigray capital wounds 13: hospital official https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TX1fM3eT1MsPgWOXFsMqyKyx9cZngyvGAn9irxWh.jpg A drone strike on the Tigrayan capital Mekelle wounded at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official confirmed. Drone strike on Ethiopia's Tigray capital wounds 13: hospital official Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555797/uda-safina-officials-clash-over-ruto-allies-defecting-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 UDA, Safina officials clash over Ruto allies defecting ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wGIIqADRWNHxdhsGFGK9Mtcpn2aHWPvdkm2rl9FG.jpg Political analysts describe growing wave of defections from President William Ruto's administration as acts of self-preservation, ahead of the 2027 General Election. UDA, Safina officials clash over Ruto allies defecting ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555798/ebola-hit-dr-congo-gets-70000-doses-of-ervebo-vaccine-who 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Ebola-hit DR Congo gets 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine: WHO https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OkTg0o5NThXefnm0zu91jUBBaKSw6Yl8KMxEOR0A.jpg The doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has proved safe and effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola virus, are being released by the International Coordination Group Ebola-hit DR Congo gets 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine: WHO Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001555799/engineers-kenyas-40pc-local-content-law-barely-hits-5pc-in-practice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Engineers: Kenya's 40pc local content law barely hits 5pc in practice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AIIlPNcRRkjm42Bd5wxjlLfVJTHFCBDi1hatAyME.png IEK accuses government of failing to enforce local content rules in infrastructure projects, saying implementation on the ground falls far short of what the law requires. Engineers: Kenya's 40pc local content law barely hits 5pc in practice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555800/wasaga-calls-for-independent-state-bodies-to-curb-political-intolerance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Wasaga calls for independent state bodies to curb political intolerance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KHxWCdzhlzcVbouhm0s0IJbLnfuIMXnc5BZn8ONc.jpg Advocate Peter Simba has called for independent state institutions to enforce the law without regard to political alliances, saying this would help curb political intolerance. Wasaga calls for independent state bodies to curb political intolerance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555802/mps-seek-statement-over-increased-violence-in-public-meetings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 MPs seek statement over increased violence in public meetings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4mKfhbmsxKzRcv9kHc9ChCHsAQ8zKdeLPbqA8o5I.jpg MPs are demanding action against the growing use of organised groups to disrupt political rallies, funerals and other public gatherings. MPs seek statement over increased violence in public meetings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555804/romania-destroys-drone-near-offshore-gas-project-blames-russia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames Russia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sZvetgZ9GMkYR9lzlLzNMpi8ZPXJhScU39udHAIu.jpg A Romanian F-16 fighter jet on Thursday destroyed a marine drone near an offshore gas project, with Romania's president blaming Russia for the latest incident Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames Russia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555807/kindiki-acknowledges-counties-role-in-delivery-of-successful-health-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Kindiki acknowledges counties' role in delivery of successful health reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4WzwVetU3ryOclcyIsQJRijW0avihEkBVAkeab3F.jpg DP Kithure Kindiki has called for stronger national-county coordination and accountability to ensure Kenya’s health reforms deliver reliable services across all counties. Kindiki acknowledges counties' role in delivery of successful health reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motoring/article/2001555813/mazda-cx-5-pretty-face-questionable-character 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Mazda CX-5: Pretty face, questionable character? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OWmGDT2ImMDYYvhRgKiEOe2PEq4loRT4MiiqQsWk.jpg Mazda CX-5 comes in three engine sizes – the 2,000 CC petrol, 2,200cc diesel, and 2,500cc petrol engine. Mazda CX-5: Pretty face, questionable character? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/reproductive-health/article/2001555814/aar-hospital-banks-on-new-steam-prostate-procedure-to-slash-medical-costs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 AAR Hospital banks on new steam prostate procedure to slash medical costs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KIOWaPUlqqxeYUz21xGFu31uoqOyFPZkig2L4MVb.jpg The minimally invasive procedure, which uses steam to destroy excess prostate tissue without surgical cuts, was carried out on an undisclosed patient at the Nairobi-based hospital. AAR Hospital banks on new steam prostate procedure to slash medical costs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555816/tributes-for-the-samburu-copter-crash-victims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Tributes for the Samburu copter crash victims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/51nTjEkiilqVYpkG3JGrQlQCGQk1IB7mRnF3WAdq.webp The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that an investigation into the accident had been launched. Tributes for the Samburu copter crash victims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555817/supreme-court-halts-recovery-of-sh15bn-in-ruaraka-land-compensation-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XVVq78WrsOjiWxBMDYuoezu0dzw4NWAKzvwvFDZE.jpg The EACC had moved to recover the Sh1.5 billion after the Court of Appeal decision. Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001555818/infinix-gt50-pro-finally-in-kenya-the-best-gaming-smartphone-built-for-those-born-to-win 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Infinix GT50 Pro finally in Kenya: The best gaming smartphone, built for those born to win https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fjCE1UNB3jsIwXTQIrS0lSqa0lj1o1KKMb6SdPDV.jpg The Infinix GT 50 Pro is the official gaming phone of the PUBG MOBILE Global Open Season 2 (PMGO) 2026. Infinix GT50 Pro finally in Kenya: The best gaming smartphone, built for those born to win Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555822/public-officers-eyeing-elective-posts-to-resign-by-february-10-iebc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Public officers eyeing elective posts to resign by February 10 - IEBC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f7xMQlio7paXVFH8Kd53ZgEA5FOgvLqG7kDjfPbi.jpg Campaigning will close on August 7, 2027, 48 hours before Kenyans head to the polls. Public officers eyeing elective posts to resign by February 10 - IEBC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555824/wetangula-warns-against-political-goonism-ahead-of-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Wetang'ula warns against political goonism ahead of 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WHgacH9fsuctOcG75oYWbwR6jqhfStoW5i1CeUdk.jpg Wetang'ula warned that the emerging culture of political violence posed a threat to national security. Wetang'ula warns against political goonism ahead of 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555826/iebc-steps-up-2027-election-preparations-as-voter-registration-hits-294-million 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 IEBC steps up 2027 election preparations as voter registration hits 2.94 million https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Xw5OvJ15rEGU8aDnBaOvGSICw377u36LZ5HiRtS0.jpg IEBC has stepped up preparations for the August 10, 2027 General Election, projecting a register of about 28.5 million voters. IEBC steps up 2027 election preparations as voter registration hits 2.94 million Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555830/tsc-nominees-face-tough-questions-on-teacher-promotion-and-welfare 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 TSC nominees face tough questions on teacher promotion and welfare https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A2Opz9FMul9RkMwSVWxdMs5dc2ijpKMMY4CQd0U7.jpg The Education Committee has raised concerns over teacher promotion, welfare, staffing shortages and the management of teachers’ records as it scrutinises two nominees. TSC nominees face tough questions on teacher promotion and welfare Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555832/iebc-sets-february-10-deadline-for-public-officers-eyeing-2027-seats 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 IEBC sets February 10 deadline for public officers eyeing 2027 seats https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/O64CLaAyEfgTXCsQOtn93ERDg3iDpghVLhDHDK9C.jpg Public officers seeking elective positions in the 2027 General Election must resign from office by February 10, 2027. IEBC sets February 10 deadline for public officers eyeing 2027 seats Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555836/ogamba-defends-university-funding-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Ogamba defends university funding reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pdXMBZ3m1npTol3HLfvRosURVNYc9V8I9jh6jd84.jpg Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with private universities. Ogamba defends university funding reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555837/east-africa-confederation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 East Africa Confederation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wtKQ4wmWyau9piBe8F12IKAiPvaZbP8qqUVjFKrm.jpg East Africa Confederation East Africa Confederation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001555839/two-die-in-mining-tragedies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Two die in mining tragedies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1nVFU60JkurC9of5QNdIMzCn9Py9TIaAyfxh0qco.jpg Two people were killed in separate mining-related incidents in Machakos and Siaya on Thursday. Two die in mining tragedies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555694/ndindi-nyoro-gambles-as-dcp-mistrusts-his-move 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-20 Ndindi Nyoro gambles as DCP mistrusts his move https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vy810FwhVUd8dUc8niO7dvaS3lmLsJH5nOLR7qJn.jpg Ndindi Nyoro’s move from UDA to the People’s Party of Kenya has revived comparisons with Peter Kenneth’s past political gamble. Ndindi Nyoro gambles as DCP mistrusts his move Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke 2026-08-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/4/business 0.9 2026-08-21 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/1/counties 0.9 2026-08-21 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/588/national 0.9 2026-08-21 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/3/politics 0.9 2026-08-21 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/198/politics 0.9 2026-08-21 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/5/world 0.9 2026-08-21 ;