https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553223/political-earthquake-defiant-voters-turn-on-leaders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Political earthquake: Defiant voters turn on leaders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9dtSkW8o9ccBBrUhBsC6uXTMhzeT5wkfh7h1NROn.jpg A series of confrontations, heckling incidents and electoral setbacks across Kenya suggests growing public dissatisfaction with political leaders. Political earthquake: Defiant voters turn on leaders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001553225/how-rising-eastleigh-is-being-strangled-by-drugs-and-insecurity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 How rising Eastleigh is being strangled by drugs and insecurity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sc2FWZyXcLaBzDENcOAg08yibXKWwU8VRiy6TGNO.jpg Eastleigh’s rapid transformation into a major commercial hub is being overshadowed by rising insecurity and drug abuse. How rising Eastleigh is being strangled by drugs and insecurity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553227/nyongo-opens-up-about-his-cancer-diagnosis-that-gave-birth-to-a-life-saving-mission 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Nyong'o opens up about his cancer diagnosis that gave birth to a life-saving mission https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/b06f5QsrraYfwGIqW0Jre7LxtHVeNKYHj2XLXGZ5.jpg After surviving prostate cancer, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o turned his personal battle into a mission to expand cancer awareness, screening and access to treatment across Kenya. Nyong'o opens up about his cancer diagnosis that gave birth to a life-saving mission Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553153/cracks-widen-in-rift-as-factions-clash-over-ruto-succession 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Cracks widen in Rift as factions clash over Ruto succession https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UxcIcp4SnA1z6Bh8ZZc5t2RyNH20E1WNNWlU1N7D.jpg UDA wrangles that have been bottling up in Rift Valley have now snowballed into bitter exchange of words. Cracks widen in Rift as factions clash over Ruto succession Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553154/revealed-worst-subjects-among-kcse-top-performers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 REVEALED: Worst subjects among KCSE top performers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Npz7b7bYUtjln3q6U4ajwIMhExZlgiH4hWKc9Kyz.jpg While Mathematics forms the backbone of learning across the education system, it has, over the years, remained problematic REVEALED: Worst subjects among KCSE top performers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553155/pork-barrel-politics-will-be-the-end-of-us 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Pork barrel politics will be the end of us https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XWlUqvQRnMXMnVw41JKu4MLtuHgBXuc9LDsDOhs0.jpg Politicians pray for a new term so that they can continue preying on the electorate while the false prophet preys on those he’s purportedly praying for. What a messed-up country! Pork barrel politics will be the end of us Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553156/ruto-forced-back-to-the-drawing-board-after-ol-kalou-defeat 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Ruto forced back to the drawing board after Ol Kalou defeat https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MSyfzErFjYg2KUkFd6Qgv0RgcqRYQWdF6UuFw9nu.jpg Despite spending heavily in Ol Kalaou, in what Gachagua claims amounted to Sh1.2 billion of handouts, Ruto’s UDA only managed a paltry 5,000 votes. Ruto forced back to the drawing board after Ol Kalou defeat Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553157/war-mongers-must-be-called-out-now-as-we-head-to-2027-poll 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 War mongers must be called out now as we head to 2027 poll https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tpuuKbkkA926AbB6ui4hk6aJRZXeQDT8kfUvmNT3.jpg Perhaps we are not saying it loudly enough, or clearly. Perhaps we are whispering when we should be shouting. There are warning signs that Kenya could burn, if nothing is done today. War mongers must be called out now as we head to 2027 poll Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553158/why-kenyas-middle-class-could-be-shrinking-fast 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Why Kenya's middle class could be shrinking fast https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KKjBBXHjVy3LwGVgg0z5LQ4zydpfkkQApoQ6nYZu.jpg From available data, the perceived middle class might have been judged harshly or too early. Why Kenya's middle class could be shrinking fast Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553159/the-best-financial-lesson-from-the-world-cup-prepare 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 The best financial lesson from the World Cup: Prepare https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/13V70QbBzj1dzON8R9NrwiBBxQ8I6sUj0zxpl6Uq.jpg Every four years, football reminds us that winning is never accidental. Neither is building financial security. The best financial lesson from the World Cup: Prepare Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553160/we-must-protect-every-child-beyond-survival 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 We must protect every child beyond survival https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xloW7lJdxacckFLV7zvdNZcBtFXRlzjAIqgGI4Pd.jpg For a child fleeing war, conflict or persecution, crossing a border should mark the end of fear, not the beginning of another nightmare. We must protect every child beyond survival Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553161/how-uda-lost-ol-kalou 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 How UDA lost Ol Kalou https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7RGcvQrUaCHiKpXyOPa0AXk5r565qbZDMOjE0F06.jpg The lead-up to the Ol Kalou by-election was highly tense, marked by chaotic campaign trails and alleged intimidation. How UDA lost Ol Kalou Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553162/why-civil-society-wants-kenyas-sh13-trillion-debt-discussed-at-dinner-tables 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Why civil society wants Kenya's Sh13 trillion debt discussed at dinner tables https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ypp2pPx39GPPvEnT40Erp2ZGk3u0givE09oaENex.jpg If Kenya’s Sh13.0 trillion public debt was to be divided equally among the population – from newborns to the elderly – then every person would be handed a bill of Sh240,740. Why civil society wants Kenya's Sh13 trillion debt discussed at dinner tables Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553164/kenyas-economy-creates-more-millionaires 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Kenya's economy creates more millionaires https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cE1GU11HRijN8mUBEDogFNGIT4RSZX3w3F4dZxLL.jpg A new report shows the number of high-net-worth individuals in Kenya grew by 20 per cent in 2026, up from 10 per cent growth recorded in 2025. Kenya's economy creates more millionaires Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553165/bleak-future-why-dp-kindiki-is-now-walking-on-political-egg-shells 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Bleak future: Why DP Kindiki is now walking on political egg shells https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9DrcRLyVEyVmCWO1NksXFPJS0YUEPLnJEzeWWhiW.jpg The man who had been tipped to be President William Ruto’s safe pair of hands in Mt Kenya region is rapidly spiralling into a shaky pair of hands. Bleak future: Why DP Kindiki is now walking on political egg shells Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553166/how-rebellious-ol-kalou-voters-have-frustrated-previous-regimes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A1PgudEsG8UOzKNWkPun9igT1ZKli0yPSYJkT5zB.jpg Ol Kalou constituency has followed in the footsteps of the political martyr, who dared to speak truth to power without being cowed by State influence and intimidation. How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553167/opportunity-or-another-mega-gold-scandal-in-the-making 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Opportunity or another mega gold scandal in the making https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eJUTjqUxy7zI6lusGngr3DhAU65mwNSlsO3wPW0P.jpg The new law gives the Central Bank of Kenya explicit legal authority to buy, sell, import, export, and hold gold and other precious metals players in the sector. Opportunity or another mega gold scandal in the making Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion-sports/article/2001553168/africa-didnt-reach-todays-final-but-its-bloodlines-did 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines did https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KTcFN2eAngvR1fFp8XCQU3SLScFNkgHlDeyjgsHo.jpg European football has been built, for three generations, on the talent of the formerly colonised. Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines did Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001553169/nakuru-oilers-renew-rivalry-at-prinsloo-sevens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Nakuru, Oilers renew rivalry at Prinsloo Sevens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JL2E4ah9qgPBuKwR2hsFL3Fgcio7JdLR0CG0HPEr.jpg Nakuru RFC will renew rivalry with Menengai Oilers after being drawn in the same group at the Prinsloo Sevens slated for next week at Nakuru Athletic Club. Nakuru, Oilers renew rivalry at Prinsloo Sevens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553172/hill-school-hope-to-build-on-unbeaten-run-as-rift-valley-games-kick-off 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Hill School hope to build on unbeaten run as Rift Valley games kick off https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6lPbz4ixnCX0ajDQxr5kVGja8c0HUYNLmSAvLAaA.jpg Uasin Gishu champions Hill School girls’ football team is looking to build on their unbeaten run at the county games. Hill School hope to build on unbeaten run as Rift Valley games kick off Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001553173/kenyas-and-indias-historical-ties-run-deep 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Kenya's and India's historical ties run deep https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SLG0MYsR4QSahcRknKj67v3s4CA0zFYtPPjNrr44.jpg India may view Africa as its next strategic frontier, and Kenya is well placed to become an important gateway. Kenya's and India's historical ties run deep Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001553174/why-new-law-will-be-a-game-changer-for-state-enterprises 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Why new law will be a game changer for State enterprises https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yvvsFB8eW0UiT0WEwqCRthvZiKnqo3mynx1hQdpl.jpg That said, the new law, if implemented, promises a departure from a history of inefficiency of government enterprises. Why new law will be a game changer for State enterprises Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553175/kenyas-saba-saba-protest-tradition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Kenya's Saba Saba protest tradition https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CdXeIQkGcxUfHm0z9proyBmnRX0KADc2C4x1RQx1.jpg To properly unravel the Saba Saba spirit, one must examine its three phases: those of 1990, 1997 and 2023-2026. Kenya's Saba Saba protest tradition Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553177/england-fight-for-third-spot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 England fight for third spot... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zmaBZ1E7e88MrgCHnRaPJIY1SZmKOEEMe13uTWE8.jpg England to fight for third spot... England fight for third spot... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553178/in-your-dreams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 In your dreams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Xy3Di64AZHPgAXd41rDY32wRYfaEODVj0tUbhN3C.jpg In your dreams In your dreams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553180/england-edge-france-6-4-in-chaotic-world-cup-bronze-match 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XhruBtGZ6TBq1O8vPOoICCmLhvtvsl5tSQGEtbL2.jpg England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history. England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553181/spain-and-argentina-brace-for-world-cup-final 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mZiav4bbI7By9rv0SUFo2mohha7l30kTXdaGoAQB.jpg The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553184/cuban-dissident-artist-otero-alcantara-lands-in-us-exile 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hMPs6nY5gJuBoon0t1vc4z6GXpNPtRm7Ooq792I5.jpg Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara flew Saturday to exile in the US after serving a five-year sentence on the island, as Washington urged Havana to release political prisoners. Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553186/kyiv-hit-with-deadly-strikes-after-attack-on-russian-e-commerce-giant 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Kyiv hit with deadly strikes after attack on Russian e-commerce giant https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/izbIufV9ikh9U5YIeGlIxAS3sp8k8JMZZPWWIRmB.jpg Russian strikes killed one person and wounded 13 others in Ukraine's capital on Sunday after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce warehouses in Russia. Kyiv hit with deadly strikes after attack on Russian e-commerce giant Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553189/us-launches-strikes-to-punish-iran-after-troops-killed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ox2hGmse7nXKGVuyFeqVWDDCI0tX8sBft80wPpft.jpg The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553190/trump-to-bask-in-world-cup-final-spotlight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PXRVREUeiK7JxJwpf1w3L7qjL3HcBGJ420NUhZnB.jpg US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments. Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553191/kenyas-last-mile-of-governance-how-chiefs-are-responding-to-the-climate-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Kenya's last mile of governance: How chiefs are responding to the climate crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PYTfrT7mHPRzT33MtThojkHCwneLXquw3HsxyKcC.jpg As climate change intensifies droughts, floods, displacement and resource competition, Kenya’s Chiefs have emerged as some of the country’s most important local responders. Kenya's last mile of governance: How chiefs are responding to the climate crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553192/court-bars-baringo-senator-from-disputed-five-acre-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Court bars Baringo Senator from disputed five-acre land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Isqdk9Rvsg9ZvxLeMUZRygfKn45SYIED5zuPTjxh.jpg A court has temporarily barred Baringo Senator Vincent Chemitei, from trespassing on a 5-acre property in Mochongoi, Baringo County, which previously belonged to his late father. Court bars Baringo Senator from disputed five-acre land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001553193/cat-rescued-from-ruins-of-venezuela-quake-offers-ray-of-hope 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Cat rescued from ruins of Venezuela quake offers 'ray of hope' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ypogAHMkfzw2ohonUyeMcDXSz1hfNeAX52Q0zLNq.jpg More than 5,100 people were killed when back-to-back quakes struck the South American nation Cat rescued from ruins of Venezuela quake offers 'ray of hope' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553194/drone-strike-wounds-8-iranian-kurdish-rebels-in-iraq-exiled-group 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Drone strike wounds 8 Iranian Kurdish rebels in Iraq: exiled group https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xwAEeqnNsVEaFDVEkBYTvO68sd7SU3Q03lCFrcOm.jpg The renewed escalation in Kurdistan follows the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran. Drone strike wounds 8 Iranian Kurdish rebels in Iraq: exiled group Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553195/facebook-desktop-outage-reported-worldwide 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Facebook desktop outage reported worldwide https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vg21fAyUak2uzlN6Qe49VWqjrErghgHTTzWbNDhS.jpg The outage primarily impacted users accessing Facebook via desktop browsers. Facebook desktop outage reported worldwide Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553196/oburus-early-endorsement-of-ruto-weakens-odms-bargaining-power-say-analysts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Oburu's early endorsement of Ruto weakens ODM's bargaining power, say analysts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rzddU7uxtzfYifXjLsvDGVcRe9XmlFF27Re9akQq.jpg Political analysts say ODM leader Oburu Oginga’s declaration to support President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election was premature. Oburu's early endorsement of Ruto weakens ODM's bargaining power, say analysts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001553199/galmudug-presidential-hopeful-liibaan-hassan-welcomed-in-dhusamareeb 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Galmudug presidential hopeful Liibaan Hassan welcomed in Dhusamareeb https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MzWqrNdEGcwNHB1l45cCmbkt6vt0xI7Rq1Y19ajy.jpg Liibaan pledged to prioritise peace, reconciliation, security and inclusive economic development if elected. Galmudug presidential hopeful Liibaan Hassan welcomed in Dhusamareeb Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553200/ex-mp-urges-iebc-to-take-action-against-politicians-fanning-violence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Ex-MP urges IEBC to take action against politicians fanning violence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Y2ID4OPIVxVLa5JFehhm960C9iQBDh3GQ2KMzgLA.jpg The IEBC has been challenged to take disciplinary action against politicians who perpetrate violence to ensure peace in the 2027 General Election. Ex-MP urges IEBC to take action against politicians fanning violence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553202/kenya-records-80-per-cent-jump-in-hpv-vaccination-among-adolescent-girls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Kenya records 80 per cent jump in HPV vaccination among adolescent girls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QQwZYMAzXZyntDv3AtbUIfL5ncxkvaJUIcHUaOTv.jpg WHO and UNICEF estimates show that 472,845 adolescent girls received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine between January and June 2026, up from 258,698 during the same period last year. Kenya records 80 per cent jump in HPV vaccination among adolescent girls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001553204/youth-engage-in-tree-planting-clean-up-of-machakos-town 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Youth engage in tree planting, clean-up of Machakos town https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/guHHVKCIY82DFuCHBhdtAeJMjovTsxWNfP84xz4O.jpg Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has applauded the youth for their commitment to participating in environmental conservation. Youth engage in tree planting, clean-up of Machakos town Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553209/ruto-allies-urge-ukambani-residents-to-prioritise-development-over-party-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wCRMQeFjZUhtCSLfswsQXP7lCh5LvPmOJyzie2IJ.jpg A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553210/khalwale-savula-clash-over-western-kenyas-political-direction-ahead-of-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Khalwale, Savula clash over western Kenya's political direction ahead of 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0DASxjQNYewbX13j7QkLAeEr1Qw7HHu4o83HGuIR.jpg Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale publicly clashed with Deputy Governor Ayub Savula on Saturday over Western region's political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. Khalwale, Savula clash over western Kenya's political direction ahead of 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553211/justice-ngugi-says-professional-mediators-key-to-reducing-backlog-of-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Justice Ngugi says professional mediators key to reducing backlog of cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kMTXcoJAVlXHsYaRnOdOtOIaOTdm4M5SITQ5M6f5.jpg Justice Joel Ngugi has said that dispensation of justice is no longer a preserve of lawyers and courts, as the service can be rendered by professional mediators to ease the backlog of cases. Justice Ngugi says professional mediators key to reducing backlog of cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553212/lamu-residents-demand-transparency-in-proposed-sh22-trillion-oil-refinery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Lamu residents demand transparency in proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zVT4BgSr2hsUVXURgpMpRh9TNyO0QcwvtNvcWb0O.jpg Leaders and residents from Lamu have called for transparency in the proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery project saying so far the deal has been shrouded in secrecy. Lamu residents demand transparency in proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553213/iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-where-power-water-plant-is-alight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, where power, water plant is alight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OMCcy2xRAnLnp90dlAYM4zHZz1fjEOWmwhPjY075.jpg Kuwait said Iran hit a power and water plant Sunday causing a fire, the latest attack on energy infrastructure in the small Gulf state, as Bahrain also accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites. Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, where power, water plant is alight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553215/faith-vs-therapy-inside-the-philippine-school-for-exorcists 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Faith vs therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BC25D6QSX03116qB8fuoQWtf1YFyq8Xeqs5T8yUK.jpg Asia's only dedicated exorcism centre -- designed to train not only Philippine priests but clergy from across the region -- sits just off a busy thoroughfare in Metro Manila. Faith vs therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553219/kindiki-counters-mt-kenya-opposition-push 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Kindiki counters Mt Kenya opposition push https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3Mg5UzH4fed72fAMLwov3XnIXHJ6vqUvLHr2W0mo.jpg Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration, dismissing attempts to fracture the Mt Kenya region politically. Kindiki counters Mt Kenya opposition push Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553222/ol-kalou-defeat-signals-mt-kenya-revolt-says-gachagua 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Ol Kalou defeat signals Mt Kenya revolt, says Gachagua https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2qcUenGMw4H8k1ZEcB4qkaxEdkc8IySPMjkSMWmQ.jpg Former DP Rigathi Gachagua said that President William Ruto's loss in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election marks the beginning of a political revolt in the region. Ol Kalou defeat signals Mt Kenya revolt, says Gachagua Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553070/beyond-flames-what-school-arson-crisis-tells-us 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Beyond flames: What school arson crisis tells us https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eCVn4uXWMpYYkLwER5OLdqjRNBEviqh1A7iA3eLR.jpg Children do not merely need supervision. They need connection. A child who feels emotionally safe is often more likely to seek help before reaching a breaking point. Beyond flames: What school arson crisis tells us Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553133/ol-kalou-outcome-sends-ominous-message-to-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Ol Kalou outcome sends ominous message to Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RnXoshsMRGQcZPyqKZfDlkfU3P1ttsrMqTXBHqJV.jpg When IEBC officials finally locked the ballot boxes and tallied the numbers, a collective wave of pride swept through the constituency. Ol Kalou had achieved a remarkable 57% voter turnout. Ol Kalou outcome sends ominous message to Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553140/when-internet-becomes-weapon-against-women 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 When internet becomes weapon against women https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/k7195hRJAEI2QCS6fLNYMeSpfocfN12ZBb1wWb8M.jpg Young women conclude that participating online is simply not worth the abuse. This growing phenomenon, often described as "radio silencing", is more than an online safety concern. When internet becomes weapon against women Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553141/inside-wetangula-and-mudavadis-battle-for-western-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Inside Wetang'ula and Mudavadi's battle for Western Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/i0vYgPrkPEHdZFNbS6pZxdyoTS1x3FAQnUMdifTx.jpg For more than a year, Wetang'ula has aggressively occupied the political space across Western Kenya. In contrast, Mudavadi has largely remained absent from grassroots mobilisation. Inside Wetang'ula and Mudavadi's battle for Western Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553146/when-the-referee-joins-the-match-and-why-words-matter-at-iebc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 When the referee joins the match and why words matter at IEBC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sMHaZiDomvIHFCel2d6mo11DjRupyEbY1bGdXMX9.jpg In every credible election, the most valuable asset an electoral commission possesses is not offices, technology, or budget. It is public confidence. When the referee joins the match and why words matter at IEBC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553150/let-every-family-participate-in-building-kenyas-future 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-19 Let every family participate in building Kenya's future https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0cM6HicwabMZ0zWU9euMQT1NU04BfnholH0pUDP3.jpg Imagine your life measured in trees, each bearing your name, story, and promise. A child of ten begins with ten; a mother of forty with forty; a grandfather of seventy with seventy. 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