https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001562322/a-life-lived-for-self-is-vanity-one-that-eases-others-pain-is-a-gift 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 A life lived for self is vanity; one that eases others' pain is a gift https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gWPYA7HDWDsjO1XCRhmJk05clGKO7RdW8TzP5JPR.jpg Elon Musk funded Donald Trump to the hilt to win and to kill USAID - a lifeline to the sick, refugees, homeless and unschooled across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. A life lived for self is vanity; one that eases others' pain is a gift Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001562324/corporal-punishment-is-not-the-answer-to-indiscipline-in-our-schools 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 Corporal punishment is not the answer to indiscipline in our schools https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tooeQ0wcXW5wEmR5zbuBQZh73uj1MemoP0Lvgj9W.jpg The incident at Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School in Bobasi, Kisii County, raises serious questions about student behaviour, authority and the systems for managing indiscipline. Corporal punishment is not the answer to indiscipline in our schools Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001562333/high-costs-undermine-kenyas-eight-visit-pregnancy-care 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 High costs undermine Kenya's eight-visit pregnancy care https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BI4vUn4Fr0wscLykfVe3YwvKTd2ncyWSu1WiEkn2.jpg The cost of transport, medical tests, medicines and other services can determine whether a mother returns for her next appointment or drops out of care. High costs undermine Kenya's eight-visit pregnancy care Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001562340/crackdown-on-crypto-begins-as-firms-face-sh25m-fine-imprisonment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 Crackdown on crypto begins as firms face Sh25m fine, imprisonment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cCYfrYDBumklEEmXXMNVuV6dlYpDmK24BzGBRgFw.jpg Kenya’s cryptocurrency crackdown began in earnest on Friday after the Central Bank of Kenya and CMA declared the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Act fully operational. Crackdown on crypto begins as firms face Sh25m fine, imprisonment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562342/power-brokers-ruto-banks-on-in-bid-to-inherit-railas-constituency 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 Power brokers Ruto banks on in bid to inherit Raila's constituency https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cHz5ezDdrWPlQHPkFrtumw1q5kTxOdyEdRifcUBf.jpg Kisumu, Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay counties are emerging as critical battlegrounds in President William Ruto’s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election. Power brokers Ruto banks on in bid to inherit Raila's constituency Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562343/uhuru-says-raila-won-in-2022-polls-why-did-he-hand-power-to-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 Uhuru says Raila won in 2022 polls, why did he hand power to Ruto? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1c6pM8vbPEqQmK5zY1Hbg7eos0iyLn2EUVCtxJaR.jpg Between the burial of Kenya’s Raila and his first anniversary, former President Uhuru Kenyatta moved from a silent prayer at the grave to a public sentence about the 2022 election. Uhuru says Raila won in 2022 polls, why did he hand power to Ruto? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001562344/where-are-they-kin-of-missing-kenyans-cling-to-fading-hope 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 Where are they? Kin of missing Kenyans cling to fading hope https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GoEk9k70HGVGXHcHJgBPuzCS4Crg5N3Dop0paWBS.jpg The mysterious abductions and disappearances, many occurring in broad daylight over the past two years have drawn the attention of the High Court, Kenyans and civil society organisations, Where are they? Kin of missing Kenyans cling to fading hope Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562345/how-opposition-delay-in-naming-its-flagbearer-is-frustrating-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 How Opposition delay in naming its flagbearer is frustrating Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NmqP9flwAGsDQA8Ytf7AF2SY3tvO5EzCjj3IyPYw.jpg President William Ruto is aware that he will be hit, but seems not to know where the blow would come from, and his body and mind have lately gone into an anxious, defensive state. How Opposition delay in naming its flagbearer is frustrating Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562346/how-a-song-a-running-order-and-rival-camps-exposed-odm-divisions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 How a song, a running order and rival camps exposed ODM divisions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LQA6WKauysTvzq6IOZJWDamcDIV1SrxXnhXE4Szj.jpg Raila's confidants say he never invited two rivals to one function unless the event was meant to reconcile them, and then he or his emissaries had struck a gentleman’s agreement beforehand. How a song, a running order and rival camps exposed ODM divisions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001562353/stage-set-for-duracoat-golf-masters-grand-finale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-16 Stage set for Duracoat Golf Masters grand finale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4QaMO7ukD2J7xTrxbS1DEi5FtHNwujkNx5seSunb.jpg The nine-hole Eldoret Club layout pulsed with competitive energy and camaraderie as 130 golfers teed off in the penultimate leg of the 2026 Duracoat Golf Masters golf series. Stage set for Duracoat Golf Masters grand finale Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001562273/why-americans-are-slowly-clawing-back-the-market-from-the-chinese 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Why Americans are slowly clawing back the market from the Chinese https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fG3k7aFrYMNNVxziT1GDmh6cvFNbgz4BKcqkKIEm.jpg Kenya is like a beautiful girl; everyone wants to win her heart. Who will marry her? Will too many suitors make hard for her to marry and consequences thereof? Why Americans are slowly clawing back the market from the Chinese Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001562275/why-mudavadi-is-fuming-at-western-kenya-as-2027-vote-nears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Why Mudavadi is fuming at Western Kenya as 2027 vote nears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ECTUJTsidhf25YYUrV7Dv7giMTwT2FvELv6CSHeN.jpg Mudavadi is now as mad as a hatter. He is banging microphones, angrily telling people to shut up. He is gloating and asking to be left alone; ostensibly to enjoy the trappings of high office. Why Mudavadi is fuming at Western Kenya as 2027 vote nears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001562277/kenyas-chance-for-democratic-resurgence-that-citizens-must-grab 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Kenya's chance for democratic resurgence that citizens must grab https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5v87N3Jp1fvRytPOCCBggTHGYM2ZprW6OsCakIlB.webp Political authority is borrowed from citizens, and legitimacy must be renewed through conduct rather than ceremony. Kenya's chance for democratic resurgence that citizens must grab Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562279/fight-in-opposition-or-join-ruto-kalonzo-musyoka-at-crossroads 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Fight in opposition or join Ruto: Kalonzo Musyoka at crossroads https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EzuE25h3IE1dmmpT2DbTdSp5ntRzRS8TscKblE0E.jpg Kalonzo has been freezing in the opposition trenches for nearly two decades, since his days as Vice President under President Mwai Kibaki. Fight in opposition or join Ruto: Kalonzo Musyoka at crossroads Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562282/verdict-the-irony-of-ruto-criticising-drunkards-but-not-listening-to-the-sober 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Verdict: The irony of Ruto criticising 'drunkards' but not listening to the sober https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/R8ByQbB4uO7da4mbriB66u1BvB6AbKJsq19mbgAW.jpg The president appears to be living in a bubble, consumed by his own yardstick of success and distant from the suffering Kenyans face. Verdict: The irony of Ruto criticising 'drunkards' but not listening to the sober Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001562284/10-dead-in-24-hours-as-nairobi-construction-collapses-continue 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 10 dead in 24 hours as Nairobi construction collapses continue https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PB41pKM4PRQTlIltlCsUhgs6tO9qpfEieCvNHNR0.jpg Experts have also questioned why construction workers are forced to work at night and why timelines for developments in Nairobi are shorter than recommended. 10 dead in 24 hours as Nairobi construction collapses continue Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562285/opposition-principals-face-pressure-to-settle-on-ruto-challenger 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Opposition principals face pressure to settle on Ruto challenger https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KikgLhOQeJ11l0gFcg62ZTKrHNZoCHTSIJfNcYB9.jpg Kalonzo declared his readiness to support any opposition principal selected to challenge Ruto in 2027. Opposition principals face pressure to settle on Ruto challenger Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562286/why-flip-flopping-jumwa-ditched-kalonzo-for-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Why flip-flopping Jumwa ditched Kalonzo for Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C2YA8EowjMfaL1GShA4RwBRvDLGA4CQIQKIOVnym.jpg Aisha Jumwa has made dramatic shifts between political parties within a few months. Why flip-flopping Jumwa ditched Kalonzo for Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001562287/complaints-against-kenya-power-expose-a-growing-national-customer-service-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Complaints against Kenya Power expose a growing national customer service crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Yibopq6OYz6H6wyYvA8uIBA49YZr8eYIv48oobbx.jpg Naivasha has suffered from an ageing distribution network unable to cope with rapid population growth, according to Kenya Power officials. Complaints against Kenya Power expose a growing national customer service crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562288/violence-erupts-as-narok-governor-race-heats-up-in-rutos-presence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Violence erupts as Narok governor race heats up in Ruto's presence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gzMZhiwME2JIwpxVorQGyuQ8aMVuJ5ikU77x90Vx.jpg The tension reflects an intensifying battle for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket and political supremacy in Narok County ahead of the 2027 elections. Violence erupts as Narok governor race heats up in Ruto's presence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562289/nyandarua-gubernatorial-race-takes-shape-as-kimemia-joins-dcp-declares-comeback 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Nyandarua gubernatorial race takes shape as Kimemia joins DCP, declares comeback https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dU9PhSMCxmIvnqDkwbewPzcF2ryqLuY5kCYPmn2T.jpg Kimemia's decision has introduced a new dimension to the county’s emerging 2027 gubernatorial contest. Nyandarua gubernatorial race takes shape as Kimemia joins DCP, declares comeback Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001562290/united-opposition-needs-joint-manifesto-code-of-conduct 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 United opposition needs joint manifesto, code of conduct https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pvYXbNQg6bgOlegN2py0pmCmA9BkzAUMHloFgoyd.jpg The joint manifesto should become the principal point of reference for all coalition principals, during campaigns and after assuming office. United opposition needs joint manifesto, code of conduct Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001562291/why-the-state-loves-breaking-bidding-contracts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Why the state loves breaking bidding contracts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xCunw6Psf9ZkNSVZwexYemZHZarcguEyd4Cdaq4v.jpg Time is nigh for the government to enact a bill that clearly states that no project should ever be cancelled just because a new government comes into power. Why the state loves breaking bidding contracts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001562292/yes-the-oil-we-use-to-fry-our-chips-could-help-fuel-our-planes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Yes, the oil we use to fry our chips could help fuel our planes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3WPp9tB9kaKXFbb1EgjFSgOPvp7B2CozVsjl6ktp.jpg Leadership does not create value. It protects, enables, or destroys it. To become the best in the world, we must build on what we do best today. Yes, the oil we use to fry our chips could help fuel our planes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001562293/political-freedom-and-test-of-kenyan-democracy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Political freedom and test of Kenyan democracy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hld7Fe47b8yORIz1yzoQdodNFmljNfrXru2986oC.jpg Leaving the presidency means surrendering executive authority, not citizenship. Kenyans must hear a former president, challenge his or her arguments and hold him accountable. Political freedom and test of Kenyan democracy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001562294/why-young-people-deserve-a-bigger-role-in-kenyas-political-leadership 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Why young people deserve a bigger role in Kenya's political leadership https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Fcp7po52fPlnU4cZ5kfJfw6TlkbkSO3iki2KX8FS.jpg Young people are not foolish. Too often they are treated as a problem to be blamed rather than a people worth knowing. T Why young people deserve a bigger role in Kenya's political leadership Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001562295/construction-must-be-accompanied-by-accountability 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Construction must be accompanied by accountability https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/svopWEhxjtZWqK4xdKAJ0drC1f1Nrg37HwcuGBat.jpg Development is measured not by how quickly buildings rise, but by whether people can build, work and live around them safely. Construction must be accompanied by accountability Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001562300/campaigns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Campaigns... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Y4sQq0QjyLkOIm0UEhxNqpwYXYkqSex1WmQS7WD1.jpg Campaigns... Campaigns... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001562302/i-will-not-resign-as-dg-prof-cheserek-says-amid-bitter-political-divorce-with-rotich 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 I will not resign as DG, Prof Cheserek says amid bitter 'political divorce' with Rotich https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6gcdgKYMtmT35StIdm6qn6WvoYccNyLAjRhRxm8Q.jpg Prof Cheserek said she will remain in office and serve the people who elected her, even as the political rift between the two county leaders continues to widen. I will not resign as DG, Prof Cheserek says amid bitter 'political divorce' with Rotich Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001562307/raila-odingas-mourning-that-never-was-who-hijacked-his-anniversary 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Raila Odinga's mourning that never was: Who hijacked his anniversary? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sIpIItp34deheduVQPvCy5mMYr3sk12MwnL5SPtV.jpg Thirty-two years separate the burial of Jaramogi Oginga from the first anniversary of his son’s death. And those who stood with the son, Raila Odinga, see the same method at work in both. Raila Odinga's mourning that never was: Who hijacked his anniversary? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562308/just-what-did-raila-odinga-mean-when-he-said-who-told-you-and-so-what 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Just what did Raila Odinga mean when he said 'who told you' and 'so what'? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VDCsDyS6qzGqi9H2P3qykpC55dhGlbW0VX8z0XZR.jpg Wantam Ruto would end the ODM-UDA arrangement that, since March 2025, has brought the Luo and other communities long kept at the margins of power into government. Just what did Raila Odinga mean when he said 'who told you' and 'so what'? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562309/ruto-to-maa-community-i-have-fulfilled-my-pledge-to-you 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Ruto to Maa community: I have fulfilled my pledge to you https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uYrN2wYmF3GYae34EsOJalG5QP61sl8erRzNdeNV.jpg Ruto on Saturday said he has made a lot of progress in resolving historical land injustices and ensuring communities, including the Maasai, receive what rightfully belongs to them. Ruto to Maa community: I have fulfilled my pledge to you Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001562313/scattered-by-war-the-band-that-gave-voice-to-sudans-revolution-plays-again 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Scattered by war, the band that gave voice to Sudan's revolution plays again https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hazrIItLywmAzW6M5xjpWYdl2Qmsvw4C8TT0a7k6.jpg After living through revolution, war and years of displacement, Mustafa and Arabic for Voices of the City have reunited in the Egyptian capital, returning to both recording and live performance. Scattered by war, the band that gave voice to Sudan's revolution plays again Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001562315/of-katyn-forest-massacre-and-case-of-russias-colonial-past 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Of Katyn Forest massacre and case of Russia's colonial past https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZNEnaYX6iUEwmbPFcX78Slbs93Brx2tyYtV44UZs.jpg Putin looked African leaders in the face and accused Europe of continuing to exploit Africa’s resources using debt to hold back development. Of Katyn Forest massacre and case of Russia's colonial past Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001562316/man-arrested-in-murder-of-senior-police-officer-after-three-years 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Man arrested in murder of senior police officer after three years https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qLk2b9dEuCYYrP6vBmIo65x64GRmPaSHCcQhxstm.jpg A nearly three-year manhunt for a suspect linked to the gruesome murder of a senior police officer in Laikipia County has ended following his arrest by homicide detectives. Man arrested in murder of senior police officer after three years Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562317/my-dress-my-choice-ruto-tells-critics-to-leave-his-suits-alone 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 'My dress, my choice': Ruto tells critics to leave his suits alone https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YRAenpcBAgrwsSB81oOltlLXKygqXLG4DL5TdZtk.jpg Ruto on Sunday said he pays attention to how he dresses and what he says, and thus those criticising his suits should “keep off”. 'My dress, my choice': Ruto tells critics to leave his suits alone Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562319/ruto-fires-back-at-opposition-over-sgr-corruption-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Ruto fires back at opposition over SGR corruption claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1koH4JAlzPONrU9HTXTus9CEyzbgHdF5xVSYT6rK.jpg President Ruto hits at opposition for misleading Kenyans on corruption after a World Bank report; says 52-page report highlights so many areas of economic development. Ruto fires back at opposition over SGR corruption claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001562321/ruto-condemns-chaos-at-maa-festival-urges-leaders-to-embrace-issue-based-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Ruto condemns chaos at Maa festival, urges leaders to embrace issue-based politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YynIVxhfC5mSz1r5mErv7Zu2hpCFD6YQOFMCfSuC.jpg President Ruto says violence during Maa Cultural festival that left scores injured not good show for the country, urges political leaders to rein in and calm their supporters. Ruto condemns chaos at Maa festival, urges leaders to embrace issue-based politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001562323/rein-in-and-calm-your-supporters-ruto-tells-politicians 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Rein in and calm your supporters, Ruto tells politicians https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Hk70A5I4XtwAZXPLlwABbQOKPVEIGc738rgyJ2xN.jpg "I want to remind the young people that you have a greater stake in this country. Behave and choose wisely to be part of the solution," Ruto said. Rein in and calm your supporters, Ruto tells politicians Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001562326/police-investigate-death-in-love-triangle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Police investigate death in love triangle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rAVxnfyUwbFRah0HHfiLVzJA1LcjIjVRE1OLYG7D.jpg In Trans Nzoia County, detectives are pursuing a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man to death after he confronted him over his missing wife. Police investigate death in love triangle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001562327/absa-takes-up-to-30pc-of-uganda-retail-deposits-in-stanchart-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Absa takes up to 30pc of Uganda retail deposits in StanChart deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9fOEpQhdHigh8U48AGqXPJkGSy6hts2m0d3Eb2q7.jpg Absa Bank Uganda is set to control up to 30 per cent of the country’s retail deposits after completing its takeover of Standard Chartered’s wealth and retail banking business. Absa takes up to 30pc of Uganda retail deposits in StanChart deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001562328/unicef-education-policies-fail-to-translate-into-better-learning 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Unicef: Education policies fail to translate into better learning https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hFLqrNTsXd69LSp3iRt3DVQHocLYrLYrrEAlRABb.jpg Governments have been challenged to move beyond developing education policies and invest in practical systems that ensure children acquire essential reading and mathematics skills. Unicef: Education policies fail to translate into better learning Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001562329/tessie-mudavadi-calls-for-improved-maternal-and-neonatal-healthcare 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Tessie Mudavadi calls for improved maternal and neonatal healthcare https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NniZoOfwkm5HvRCtnweSCX8wrfxryaOFvpXLqTCc.jpg Tessie Mudavadi has called for improved maternal and neonatal healthcare to boost survival rates among premature babies. Tessie Mudavadi calls for improved maternal and neonatal healthcare Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001562330/mps-question-overlapping-media-regulatory-mandates 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 MPs question overlapping media regulatory mandates https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ExJ2siOAp2DPSjUvvNfcH8RZprfvUkRshchH3jVU.jpg The question of who should regulate Kenya’s media industry, and where the mandate of one regulator ends and another begins. MPs question overlapping media regulatory mandates Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001562331/germany-kenya-labour-mobility-pact-opens-opportunities-for-youth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Germany-Kenya labour mobility pact opens opportunities for youth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yGLYf6Kc0jVKmRHu3SwZYDcVY4RabuLd3kpx8QGM.jpg Thirty-three Kenyan youth have been selected to undertake vocational training linked to employment opportunities in Germany’s hospitality sector. Germany-Kenya labour mobility pact opens opportunities for youth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001562337/thwake-dam-project-reaches-94pc-completion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Thwake Dam project reaches 94pc completion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4A6ll6FoiRO4MOIhkbkn0zArCH1V15urY3UW22Ra.jpg Thwake Dam is 94.2 per cent complete, with the government targeting April 2027 for water impoundment as residents seek a review of alleged construction-related damage claims. Thwake Dam project reaches 94pc completion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001562341/kenyas-2027-election-must-be-about-delivery-not-political-hostility 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-15 Kenya's 2027 election must be about delivery, not political hostility https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9zOqnpf0CeSkuwRDVLQ72iB1qkZuNZyLDpIAvor8.jpg US midterm elections offer Kenya a lesson ahead of next year's General Election: voters expect governments to deliver, while political parties must present credible alternatives and practical plans. 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