https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560721/how-oburu-and-siblings-are-fighting-for-jaramogis-wealth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-24 How Oburu and siblings are fighting for Jaramogi's wealth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UL0ktAiymyMbp4Wt6qhNiq3zsSXDNSRJ4mir4RS1.jpg Jaramogi died on January 20, 1994. Thereafter, Raila and Oburu became administrators of the estate. How Oburu and siblings are fighting for Jaramogi's wealth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560739/rutos-unfulfilled-promises-behind-gideon-mois-exit-in-the-baringo-by-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-24 Ruto's unfulfilled promises behind Gideon Moi's exit in the Baringo by-election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wmszcykpFti7g7d7TuGk0lLQaevPD7AOGQSoCLGQ.jpg A year later, the political alliance has unravelled, raising questions about what was delivered after the former senator abandoned his bid to reclaim the Baringo Senate seat. Ruto's unfulfilled promises behind Gideon Moi's exit in the Baringo by-election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560741/wetangulas-2032-ambition-and-the-battle-for-western-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-24 Wetang'ula's 2032 ambition and the battle for Western Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H3xRvrFqwUQidTYdI40qmiaPiX6rTkk0FePPu9oO.jpg Leaders from Western Kenya and the Rift Valley have begun openly backing Wetangula's ambitions, arguing that his loyalty to Ruto deserves political recognition. Wetang'ula's 2032 ambition and the battle for Western Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560742/opaque-elections-red-alert-as-mps-stop-electioneering-livestreaming-ahead-of-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-24 Opaque elections? : Red alert as MPs stop electioneering livestreaming ahead of 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IWySaRLpF4l9bbss41Qymoz6CgBbFLycno4e8suh.jpg If enacted, it means that Kenyans will no longer have a statutory guarantee that they can watch election results being announced at polling stations in real time Opaque elections? : Red alert as MPs stop electioneering livestreaming ahead of 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560746/ruto-steps-up-ukambani-charm-offensive-ahead-of-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-24 Ruto steps up Ukambani charm offensive ahead of 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BAiiq1VeNSniKMlNoUfc5ROQBNgLHLet6aqTW3fu.jpg Kitui County is among the key destinations, as Ruto seeks to consolidate support in a region where his political influence remains contested. Ruto steps up Ukambani charm offensive ahead of 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560747/gideon-breaks-silence-on-ruto-deal-cites-betrayal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-24 Gideon breaks silence on Ruto deal, cites betrayal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B0vRiwrQTJ9xlOUiiVFFiLdIbnioOiCv1aEoOjHO.jpg The October 2025 handshake between President Ruto and Gideon had left many Kenyans speculating about its significance and implications in the 2027 General Election. Gideon breaks silence on Ruto deal, cites betrayal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560664/from-hustler-to-tesla 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 From Hustler to Tesla... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/apx5Tbge8KZ0kYEloxJXdDqueAGz6whOnWvwgSpD.jpg From Hustler to Tesla... From Hustler to Tesla... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001560667/we-hosted-sick-americans-in-laikipia-now-theyre-keeping-off-to-avoid-ebola 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 We hosted sick Americans in Laikipia, now they're keeping off to avoid Ebola https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ynnCf7fxwpBgz02FDknHAdb6HC852R7yvJxxM53i.jpg Kenya faces scrutiny over the Laikipia Ebola facility and US travel warnings. We hosted sick Americans in Laikipia, now they're keeping off to avoid Ebola Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001560669/mp-passaris-turns-sexty-two-and-her-bosom-baddie-millie-cant-stay-calm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 MP Passaris turns 'sexty two' and her bosom 'baddie' Millie can't stay calm https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hadjRpleltLTYIaZNtp0q3ZDZ3T7NB9UiVyFrFWc.jpg Millie Odhiambo hilariously celebrated Esther Passaris’s 62nd birthday in Parliament, praising her style and grace. MP Passaris turns 'sexty two' and her bosom 'baddie' Millie can't stay calm Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001560671/the-usual-suspects-stole-the-rains-and-are-likely-yet-again-to-get-away 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 The usual suspects stole the rains and are likely, yet again, to get away... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BxMiWkuoG6I2wCSlZveaSvIHDuFJrJcJ84B3KIoC.jpg Peter Kimani accuses the Met Department of misleading Kenyans over El Nino forecasts and questions how disaster-preparedness funds are spent. The usual suspects stole the rains and are likely, yet again, to get away... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560673/mashujaa-day-kenyans-have-forgotten-what-heroism-looks-like 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Mashujaa Day: Kenyans have forgotten what heroism looks like https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mv3B8K1IIBPbAlVDhZ7J4N7r8ITeD6liY2YFuDKe.jpg Muchiri Karanja questions Kenya’s choice of national heroes, arguing that Mashujaa Day has become a celebration of wealth and political power. Mashujaa Day: Kenyans have forgotten what heroism looks like Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560676/shakahola-convictions-good-but-we-need-to-go-a-step-further 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Shakahola convictions good, but we need to go a step further https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lApoEYBkIx0in48sSkr0MsxODY1IIrdrg6dH8ATr.jpg The Shakahola convictions mark a milestone, but justice also demands scrutiny of religious freedom, security failures and state accountability. Shakahola convictions good, but we need to go a step further Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560677/revealed-how-two-mps-goons-set-up-plot-to-attack-standard-group 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Revealed: How two MPs, goons set up plot to attack Standard Group https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K2Mh1Lqd007QOqj1nHMBgv4JRkoPjMNPmu5tRIqP.jpg A Citizen TV investigation alleges that politicians funded a paid protest targeting Standard Group, raising fresh concerns about press freedom and political intimidation. Revealed: How two MPs, goons set up plot to attack Standard Group Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560678/poisoned-bottle-how-kenyans-are-drinking-themselves-to-an-early-grave 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Poisoned bottle: How Kenyans are drinking themselves to an early grave https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/giFkwQ3PHmh0L58qxaWyjVELkvBWZbdXPCDhdIjW.jpg Kenya’s illicit alcohol trade is fuelling deadly poisonings, with counterfeit spirits, tax evasion and weak enforcement putting lives at risk. Poisoned bottle: How Kenyans are drinking themselves to an early grave Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001560680/south-africa-pedals-to-gold-powered-by-kenyan-ugali 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 South Africa pedals to gold, powered by Kenyan ugali https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f4ioNQr0pKVmDbH35JjEcPZl79DSOirr5HgLiMND.jpg South Africa won mixed relay gold at the African Cycling Championships in Kisumu, with Kenyan ugali earning a playful shout-out. South Africa pedals to gold, powered by Kenyan ugali Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560682/itd-be-foolhardy-for-anyone-to-underestimate-kalonzo-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 It'd be foolhardy for anyone to underestimate Kalonzo ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mnUssXhvI65cx5SuEG0gYF7HgkYfvpLT0gKdDATM.jpg Kalonzo Musyoka’s political alliances and experience put his role in the 2027 election realignments under the spotlight. It'd be foolhardy for anyone to underestimate Kalonzo ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001560683/stop-evil-plot-against-journalism-democracy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Stop evil plot against journalism, democracy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T5JoUvkAcHFLWvtBZAI2R077tnEm80iDEGx7Tzgf.jpg Standard Group calls for action over an alleged politically orchestrated plot to intimidate journalists and undermine press freedom. Stop evil plot against journalism, democracy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560684/varsities-mess-broken-promises-students-in-limbo-as-strike-drags-on 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Varsities' mess: Broken promises, students in limbo as strike drags on https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gYxRnujPj3OOtzVsAIeJMUF1zY6MZ4LZVCCKGo8p.jpg University lecturers’ strike enters Day 22 as stalled pay negotiations disrupt learning, delay graduations and leave thousands of students in limbo. Varsities' mess: Broken promises, students in limbo as strike drags on Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560687/ebola-watch-dodgy-travellers-contacts-raise-infection-risk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Ebola watch: Dodgy travellers, contacts raise infection risk https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d1pC8jRpcn9b5ru4DzUquhzGLLbFLOuVyPebjfd4.jpg Concealed travel histories and attempts to evade screening are complicating East Africa’s efforts to contain Ebola. Ebola watch: Dodgy travellers, contacts raise infection risk Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560688/mps-pull-plug-on-livestreaming-of-election-results 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 MPs pull plug on livestreaming of election results https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3nKakKRc7g2CVG9Jan9cwVPSoUnqTqutAkAQVwiA.jpg MPs have removed the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling-station results, raising fresh concerns over electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 elections. MPs pull plug on livestreaming of election results Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560689/child-neglect-cases-expose-protection-gaps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Child neglect cases expose protection gaps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y5yLmDCKAhPvbylkkySuIF3RuzHe3PPKAMXSKBMm.jpg Kenya recorded over 231,000 child protection cases in 2025/2026, with neglect accounting for 67 per cent amid funding gaps. Child neglect cases expose protection gaps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001560690/kenya-clinches-two-gold-medals-at-africa-boxing-championships 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Kenya clinches two gold medals at Africa Boxing Championships https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TyTqHF42YIVeJytTv4v42b54CrQ9MdQ6At949iBe.jpg Kenya’s Grace Atieno and Rosemarion Otieno won gold at the Africa Boxing Championships in Kasarani, boosting the hosts’ medal tally. Kenya clinches two gold medals at Africa Boxing Championships Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560691/banks-surpass-sh200-billion-mark-in-tax-contribution-to-government 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Banks surpass Sh200 billion mark in tax contribution to government https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dPd4y43jkacpUgmhJSxM35i2e6SYONSAUvFXksUP.jpg Kenya's banking sector paid a record Sh205.58 billion in taxes in 2025, contributing 8 per cent of Kenya’s government revenue. Banks surpass Sh200 billion mark in tax contribution to government Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560692/im-a-victim-of-my-dads-teaching-makenzi-son-welcomes-conviction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 I'm a victim of my dad's teaching, Makenzi son welcomes conviction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1GHVGiACgnngyJLdFNZyOYQXcMkCX7jEWOI6Pdu3.jpg Paul Mackenzie’s son has welcomed the conviction of his father and 18 others over the Shakahola deaths, describing the verdict as justice for victims and their families. I'm a victim of my dad's teaching, Makenzi son welcomes conviction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560693/kenya-warned-of-shifting-electoral-hotspots-ahead-of-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Kenya warned of shifting electoral hotspots ahead of 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3WHDzWwcAu3eFrDQuUjPB1VDi18Hj2b8bkNyNuLi.jpg New research warns that shifting electoral hotspots, political intimidation and declining public trust could threaten Kenya’s 2027 elections without early intervention. Kenya warned of shifting electoral hotspots ahead of 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560694/kenyan-girls-face-off-with-chinese-taipei-in-isf-world-cup-quarters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Kenyan girls face off with Chinese Taipei in ISF World Cup quarters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ng3LnPnySoC2S9bIlsrr1KkjUNkKYPcdbA7sAZm3.jpg Kenya’s schoolgirls face Chinese Taipei in a high-stakes quarter-final at the 2026 ISF World Cup in China after impressive wins over France and Mexico. Kenyan girls face off with Chinese Taipei in ISF World Cup quarters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560695/from-torture-to-deadly-fasting-how-paul-makenzi-turned-home-into-hell 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 From torture to deadly fasting: How Paul Makenzi turned home into hell https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FhGf5Aivt4QcwaSPs73OxO44xbY0YbVwlr0ISTAw.jpg Makenzi instructed followers to starve themselves and their children, claiming that death through fasting would bring them closer to God. From torture to deadly fasting: How Paul Makenzi turned home into hell Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560697/kidnapping-charge-turns-dramatic-as-hunter-becomes-hunted 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Kidnapping charge turns dramatic as hunter becomes hunted https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MvXFToO9fZXhaomlDPlubNXJ0wKTnFPucc5VhEii.jpg An accusation of kidnapping ended up with a businesswoman in legal trouble after she allegedly attacked a 90-year-old woman trying to help pray for a young girl in distress. Kidnapping charge turns dramatic as hunter becomes hunted Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560699/dead-cat-in-lecture-hall-why-varsity-strike-is-a-red-herring 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Dead cat in lecture hall: Why varsity strike is a red herring https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8QELYyUJxL6VQYJvrfENjzWHQ2MSI2BUq4FG2NuL.jpg The uncomfortable truth is that the perennial paralysis of our universities is no longer an accidental failure of governance. It is a tactical asset. Dead cat in lecture hall: Why varsity strike is a red herring Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001560702/of-uhurus-advice-and-rat-allegations-gatundu-mortuarys-unending-saga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Of Uhuru's advice and rat allegations: Gatundu mortuary's unending saga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qDFA1BnmK1W2z3YqDMyvTAZr0jc9SYN2VUzzhqNv.jpg The question of how the dead are handled at the public facility has returned to the centre of public debate, following allegations rats ate up a body being held at the old mortuary. Of Uhuru's advice and rat allegations: Gatundu mortuary's unending saga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560703/kenyan-fugitive-sancho-kibutu-flown-to-us-for-sentencing-over-fatal-crash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Kenyan fugitive Sancho Kibutu flown to US for sentencing over fatal crash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/k56dIk4VamQA0FCtQrmq4ODtYLuOuESboB8MaWSh.jpg His extradition brings to an end a lengthy pursuit that began after he failed to appear for sentencing following his conviction in the United States in 2013. Kenyan fugitive Sancho Kibutu flown to US for sentencing over fatal crash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560704/army-deployed-in-moyale-as-ethiopians-flee-tribal-violence-seek-refuge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Army deployed in Moyale as Ethiopians flee tribal violence seek refuge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VcSR5Gy5RENPDGsx91dyYefbQZiZ5hh4IkJD8p46.jpg The development follows days of tension that pit two sides from Ethiopia's Regions Four and Five, where the rivals also share the Ethiopian district of Moyale. Army deployed in Moyale as Ethiopians flee tribal violence seek refuge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560706/former-nuclear-board-staffer-slapped-with-sh130000-fine-in-fake-certificate-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Former nuclear board staffer slapped with Sh130,000 fine in fake certificate case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Et5GtErDzmzywAJkWhhB7iHFsDusMjmfdT4NDzYK.jpg A former Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board staff member has been slapped with Sh130,000 in fines for allegedly using a fake certificate to secure employment. Former nuclear board staffer slapped with Sh130,000 fine in fake certificate case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560708/africas-digital-government-platforms-must-show-taxpayers-where-the-money-goes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Africa's digital government platforms must show taxpayers where the money goes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T79OK90HHvbxp3QUmySIKA3Hu2tD2BQyQX68p1Sr.jpg As governments move public services and revenue collection online, citizens deserve more than assurances of efficiency. Africa's digital government platforms must show taxpayers where the money goes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560713/ncic-warns-politicians-against-incitement-hiring-goons-ahead-of-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 NCIC warns politicians against incitement, hiring goons ahead of 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/78PkSRLw6jNnZrVgahmhMcFGZrS8NX4pEQHeEexo.jpg NCIC warns political leaders and aspirants against inciting violence, urging them to watch their messaging and take responsibility for conduct of their supporters. NCIC warns politicians against incitement, hiring goons ahead of 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001560716/youth-led-agribusiness-venture-rewrites-kenyas-farming-narrative 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Youth-led agribusiness venture rewrites Kenya's farming narrative https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xd44hwfKJT5kN4Dfidbha8z15aorZhkB3mJcPS1a.jpg There is a popular belief that young people are turning their backs on agriculture, viewing it as a less rewarding livelihood. Youth-led agribusiness venture rewrites Kenya's farming narrative Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560717/a-takerover 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 A Takerover? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HivAzLi5ybeRdBmaRylFtdtkOW1G9qItsBVYLiNR.jpg A takeover? A Takerover? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560718/oryx-exits-tanzania-gas-business-in-asset-sale-to-asas 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Oryx exits Tanzania gas business in asset sale to ASAS https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xmYb414kgd2n65GvjlHo9cDA57p0GhWRFdwyEnQq.jpg “Africa remains at the heart of Oryx Energies' business and its long-term ambitions,” said Oryx in a statement. Oryx exits Tanzania gas business in asset sale to ASAS Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560722/kitui-mca-arrested-over-links-to-nairobi-cbd-phone-theft 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Kitui MCA arrested over links to Nairobi CBD phone theft https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w6Kx4MfJA27Sr6UuNg4y72Da3XeiJSXfjO5V2VeI.jpg Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka, MCA for Ikanga/Kyatune Ward, was arrested on Friday after a trail of alleged phone theft within the CBD finally caught up with him. Kitui MCA arrested over links to Nairobi CBD phone theft Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560728/ruto-urged-to-reject-election-bill-over-livestreaming-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Ruto urged to reject election Bill over livestreaming concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PyyvWDO5A3Slco4YjVRtQhm6eilezERuV6DTRJXz.jpg Critics argue that scrapping mandatory livestreaming could weaken public oversight of vote counting and erode confidence in the credibility of the 2027 elections. Ruto urged to reject election Bill over livestreaming concerns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001560729/partner-in-choice-why-male-allyship-is-contraceptions-missing-piece 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Partner in choice: Why male allyship is contraception's missing piece https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eXx7zapaTxBDDJcfijB5AFo606gXxS94zzePutQY.jpg When a man does step through the door, most times he isn’t seeking counselling himself but is, in fact, merely accompanying his partner as an observer. Partner in choice: Why male allyship is contraception's missing piece Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560733/rescue-operation-ongoing-after-16-storey-building-collapses-in-eastleigh 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Rescue operation ongoing after 16-storey building collapses in Eastleigh https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2HaduBV3WFP4dfTioQ9ALH4LmpM6oR8hP5r1SPbT.jpg Several people are feared trapped after a 13 storey building that was under construction collapsed on Friday afternoon. Rescue operation ongoing after 16-storey building collapses in Eastleigh Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001560734/when-bulldozers-meet-gods-the-rituals-of-calming-stubborn-spirits-on-coast-project-sites 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 When bulldozers meet gods: The rituals of calming stubborn spirits on Coast project sites https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FLi0VjIJOVu7rUOpMOdSK0GO4obiQMruPDRG19QE.jpg As bulldozers clear land for multibillion-shilling highways, ports and industrial parks, some communities insist that progress must first secure the blessing of the unseen forces. When bulldozers meet gods: The rituals of calming stubborn spirits on Coast project sites Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560735/panic-in-eldoret-as-suspected-ebola-case-is-quarantined 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Panic in Eldoret as suspected Ebola case is quarantined https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fuCRRnj16nBt0HqOWke4XpOcw7prGIlFEzw2NNXr.jpg MTRH asked patients to remain calm, saying the suspected Ebola case had tested negative and was being monitored in an isolation facility within the referral hospital. Panic in Eldoret as suspected Ebola case is quarantined Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001560738/peres-jepchirchir-provisionally-suspended-for-doping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Peres Jepchirchir provisionally suspended for doping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/86vlwnTxONwwyReQdVrVaHPgIPkdYUS33kxQre8b.jpg Jepchirchir is the reigning world champion after outkicking Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa in Tokyo last year. Peres Jepchirchir provisionally suspended for doping Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001560740/from-lagos-to-nairobi-cardtonic-launches-in-kenya-with-usd-and-sh-wallets-infrastructure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 From Lagos to Nairobi: Cardtonic launches in Kenya with USD and Sh wallets infrastructure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4SltKwLlPKtJ95OElU5JrfNMSfNxZV1PY2jDEPqU.jpg Discover Cardtonic's expansion into Kenya features automated USD and Sh wallets, and it is building a borderless financial infrastructure. From Lagos to Nairobi: Cardtonic launches in Kenya with USD and Sh wallets infrastructure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560743/backlash-mounts-over-the-removal-of-election-results-livestreaming 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Backlash mounts over the removal of election results livestreaming https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YTr5RM0XYTTFij8ipeOktmsFWW0pGbmhf514HOgB.jpg Opposition to the removal of the legal requirement for livestreaming election results has intensified, with warnings of threats to electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. Backlash mounts over the removal of election results livestreaming Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001560744/chinas-envoy-in-kenya-says-taiwan-reunification-will-surely-happen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 China's envoy in Kenya says Taiwan reunification 'will surely' happen https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J0pO28WLX2UxpTYRjzksn9QKORPSu6gyNHhqQIA7.jpg China's ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, said on Friday that Taiwan's reunification with the Chinese mainland is inevitable. China's envoy in Kenya says Taiwan reunification 'will surely' happen Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560748/dpp-renson-ingonga-makes-changes-in-his-office 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 DPP Renson Ingonga makes changes in his office https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LbYHjgYlObaxVWgZfY40o3ENnIdRx1raVuM4mL7H.jpg “The Transfer and Deployment letters will be issued in due course. However, affected officers are required to report by January 11, 2027,” he said. DPP Renson Ingonga makes changes in his office Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560749/eastleigh-building-that-collapsed-had-no-occupation-certificate-sakaja-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Eastleigh building that collapsed had no occupation certificate, Sakaja says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mz0YzGgpSmDCt7IBHbU7vfHTULFvn9pbNnYLYEb3.jpg The 16-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh had no occupation certificate, Gov Sakaja says, as multi-agency teams use excavators and sniffer dogs to search for survivors. Eastleigh building that collapsed had no occupation certificate, Sakaja says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560750/new-plan-proposes-global-fund-to-restore-trust-in-institutions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 New plan proposes global fund to restore trust in institutions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/t64dL89tEaocyAXOzOEbLItshioJxsnb4s2XYMtU.jpg A new global plan proposes establishing a fund under the United Nations to finance reforms in public institutions, including regulatory bodies. New plan proposes global fund to restore trust in institutions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560751/several-feared-trapped-in-eastleigh-building-collapse 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Several feared trapped in Eastleigh building collapse https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/00yXGojXrYLI8wtVtrSw9YrIxWIifke8yuqQ1skL.jpg The building had not been cleared for occupation as required, raising questions about why the investors had allowed it to be taken. Several feared trapped in Eastleigh building collapse Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560752/equity-bank-employee-charged-over-alleged-plot-to-steal-through-duplicated-system-profiles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Equity Bank employee charged over alleged plot to steal through duplicated system profiles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eFGdszjyIXpRCmYE2jgMAEPH28IYUKEP2XHTUuED.jpg An Equity Bank employee has been charged over an alleged scheme to manipulate the lender’s banking system by duplicating two user profiles in a suspected theft plot. Equity Bank employee charged over alleged plot to steal through duplicated system profiles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001560753/women-scientists-push-for-a-place-in-research-decisions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Women scientists push for a place in research decisions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AHpchrnLd2j8cwD5EDPWgaO4r7c1RfOledRATUp3.jpg Among the 47 women selected for the two-year fellowship is Dr Scovia Adikini, a principal research officer at Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). Women scientists push for a place in research decisions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560756/abc-members-call-for-truce-in-leadership-wrangles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 ABC members call for truce in leadership wrangles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rJEuxFwKXY20zQRkZ8qetxFR1t1NFRRGlkPtTdu0.jpg A section of members of the African Brotherhood Church (ABC) has called for  calm and dialogue amid an escalating leadership dispute at the church’s Makadara branch. ABC members call for truce in leadership wrangles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560757/kenya-records-second-ebola-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Kenya records second Ebola death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Vadp6fH5jnaKwV5gPL6aAWMgOYpDYqbSWlkXJpIO.jpg Kenya records its second Ebola death after 65-year-old patient dies following 10 days in quarantine; seven other patients still in isolation, Health Ministry says. 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