https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552165/prison-heist-dci-finally-launches-probe-into-sh42-million-prisons-payroll-fraud
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2026-07-07
Prison heist: DCI finally launches probe into Sh42 million prisons payroll fraud
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The DCI has launched investigations into a Sh42 million Kenya Prisons payroll fraud in which rogue transfers were made to nearly 1,000 officers using compromised payroll credentials.
Prison heist: DCI finally launches probe into Sh42 million prisons payroll fraud
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001552168/ruto-clears-the-way-for-cbk-to-buy-gold-locally-flags-surge-in-demand
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2026-07-07
Ruto clears the way for CBK to buy gold locally, flags surge in demand
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President William Ruto has signed a new law allowing the CBK to buy and hold locally mined gold, a move aimed at strengthening foreign reserves and supporting the country's mining sector.
Ruto clears the way for CBK to buy gold locally, flags surge in demand
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552172/six-kws-rangers-put-on-defence-over-missing-nakuru-fisherman
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2026-07-07
Six KWS rangers put on defence over missing Nakuru fisherman
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One of six Kenya Wildlife Service rangers linked to the abduction of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo was interrogated yesterday on how they arrested Odhiambo on January 18, 2025.
Six KWS rangers put on defence over missing Nakuru fisherman
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552174/mutua-refutes-claims-of-involvement-in-recruiting-kenyans-to-russias-war
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2026-07-07
Mutua refutes claims of involvement in recruiting Kenyans to Russia's war
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Labour CS Alfred Mutua has denied allegations linking him to the recruitment of Kenyans into Russia’s war in Ukraine, insisting official programmes only facilitated lawful overseas jobs.
Mutua refutes claims of involvement in recruiting Kenyans to Russia's war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552179/rutos-untouchable
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2026-07-07
Ruto's untouchable
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Violence during an opposition convoy attack in Kisii has sparked political accusations and scrutiny of MP Zaheer Jhanda.
Ruto's untouchable
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552182/running-for-presidency-have-sh44-billion-as-campaign-limit
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2026-07-07
Running for Presidency? Have Sh4.4 billion as campaign limit
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The IEBC has proposed a Sh4.4 billion campaign spending limit for presidential candidates in the 2027 General Election and invited public feedback on the draft campaign finance regulations.
Running for Presidency? Have Sh4.4 billion as campaign limit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552185/court-stops-sudis-grab-of-40-acre-mara-land-over-fraudulent-deed
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2026-07-07
Court stops Sudi's grab of 40-acre Mara land over 'fraudulent' deed
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Court halts Oscar Sudi’s claim over 40-acre Maasai Mara land, ruling that a disputed and allegedly fraudulent title cannot override an earlier court-affirmed ownership.
Court stops Sudi's grab of 40-acre Mara land over 'fraudulent' deed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001552129/police-in-pursuit-of-key-suspect-in-murder-of-mother-two-daughters
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2026-07-06
Police in pursuit of key suspect in murder of mother, two daughters
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Residents of Kaseveni village in Machakos county, are yet to recover from the shock that befell them mid-last month after three bodies of their neighbours were discovered in a nearby thicket.
Police in pursuit of key suspect in murder of mother, two daughters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552131/varsity-inks-deal-to-establish-ultrasound-simulation-lab-to-boost-maternal-health
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2026-07-06
Varsity inks deal to establish ultrasound simulation lab to boost maternal health
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Masinde Muliro University has partnered with Rainbow for Africa UK to establish a state-of-the-art ultrasound simulation laboratory to strengthen medical training and maternal healthcare.
Varsity inks deal to establish ultrasound simulation lab to boost maternal health
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552132/court-rejects-bid-to-withdraw-petition-challenging-tsc-boss-recruitment
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2026-07-06
Court rejects bid to withdraw petition challenging TSC boss recruitment
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The High Court in Mombasa has declined to allow the withdrawal of a petition challenging the employment of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer.
Court rejects bid to withdraw petition challenging TSC boss recruitment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001552133/uae-allocates-us30-million-calls-for-civilian-protection-and-humanitarian-aid-access-in-sudan
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2026-07-06
UAE allocates US$30 million, calls for civilian protection and humanitarian aid access in Sudan
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The assistance will be delivered through the UAE’s Aid Agency, reflecting its longstanding humanitarian approach and its continued commitment to supporting the brotherly Sudanese people.
UAE allocates US$30 million, calls for civilian protection and humanitarian aid access in Sudan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552134/ex-deputy-governor-magwanga-urges-leaders-to-shun-goon-culture
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2026-07-06
Ex-deputy governor Magwanga urges leaders to shun goon culture
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Former Homa Bay deputy governor Oyugi Magwanga has urged politicians to shun the culture of goonism to enhance peace in the county ahead of next year's General Election.
Ex-deputy governor Magwanga urges leaders to shun goon culture
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552135/high-court-awards-ex-jkuat-student-sh8-million-for-police-brutality
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2026-07-06
High Court awards ex-JKUAT student Sh8 million for police brutality
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The High Court has awarded former JKUAT student Allan Omondi Sh8 million after finding police brutally assaulted and unlawfully detained him in 2019 during student unrest.
High Court awards ex-JKUAT student Sh8 million for police brutality
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552136/bottled-water-exempted-from-excise-duty
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2026-07-06
Bottled water exempted from excise duty
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The changes took effect on July 1, 2026, after the Finance Act amended the First Schedule to the Excise Duty Act, Cap 472.
Bottled water exempted from excise duty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001552138/police-probe-lawyers-death-in-athi-river
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2026-07-06
Police probe lawyer's death in Athi River
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Detectives have launched investigations into the killing of a 30-year-old advocate whose body was found outside a residential estate in Athi River, Machakos County
Police probe lawyer's death in Athi River
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001552140/pricesslowdown
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2026-07-06
Pricesslowdown...
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Pricesslowdown...
Pricesslowdown...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552141/farmers-urge-tea-board-of-kenya-to-withdraw-new-levy
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2026-07-06
Farmers urge Tea Board of Kenya to withdraw new levy
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Farmers in Kericho have called on the Tea Board of Kenya to withdraw the newly introduced 0.8 per cent tea levy.
Farmers urge Tea Board of Kenya to withdraw new levy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552144/kakamega-unveils-new-valuation-roll-targets-sh2-billion-in-land-rates
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2026-07-06
Kakamega unveils new valuation roll, targets Sh2 billion in land rates
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The Kakamega County new valuation roll provides the legal and administrative framework for assessing land rates fairly, with the exercise expected to improve compliance and own-source revenue.
Kakamega unveils new valuation roll, targets Sh2 billion in land rates
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001552145/subaru-driver-in-a-dramatic-high-speed-chase-after-alleged-hit-and-run-in-nairobi
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2026-07-06
Subaru driver in a dramatic high-speed chase after alleged hit-and-run in Nairobi
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Subaru driver flees Ngumba Estate, Nairobi crash scene after knocking down a motorcycle rider, sparks high speed pursuit as angry boda boda riders chase him through the estate
Subaru driver in a dramatic high-speed chase after alleged hit-and-run in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552146/court-frees-woman-arrested-over-x-posts-tracking-rutos-flights
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2026-07-06
Court frees woman arrested over X posts tracking Ruto's flights
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A Nairobi court has freed Mombasa resident Halima Ngache, who was arrested over allegations of operating an X account that tracked and published President William Ruto's flight movements.
Court frees woman arrested over X posts tracking Ruto's flights
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552149/eacc-moves-to-recover-sh15-billion-paid-in-ruaraka-land-deal
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2026-07-06
EACC moves to recover Sh1.5 billion paid in Ruaraka land deal
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has begun the process of recovering Sh1.5 billion paid as compensation for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School
EACC moves to recover Sh1.5 billion paid in Ruaraka land deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552150/kenya-kwanza-leaders-tell-uhuru-to-stay-out-of-politics-act-like-a-statesman
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2026-07-06
Kenya Kwanza leaders tell Uhuru to stay out of politics, act like a statesman
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Kenya Kwanza leaders have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of the office he served and stop supporting the opposition.
Kenya Kwanza leaders tell Uhuru to stay out of politics, act like a statesman
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001552151/kenya-saudi-arabia-sign-new-deals-to-deepen-labour-trade-and-investment-ties
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2026-07-06
Kenya, Saudi Arabia sign new deals to deepen labour, trade and investment ties
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Thousands of Kenyan workers are set to benefit from stronger labour protections. Local businesses also stand to access new export markets.
Kenya, Saudi Arabia sign new deals to deepen labour, trade and investment ties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552152/why-prince-harry-will-not-stay-at-buckingham-palace
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2026-07-06
Why Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace
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Prince Harry's accommodation plans were thrown into confusion after Buckingham Palace contradicted his spokesperson and denied he would stay there, in the latest snag to his UK visit.
Why Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001552155/wavinya-wants-police-to-arrest-arsonists-who-burnt-machakos-market
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2026-07-06
Wavinya wants police to arrest arsonists who burnt Machakos market
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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged security agencies to move swiftly and arrest suspects who set Machakos market on fire on Friday night.
Wavinya wants police to arrest arsonists who burnt Machakos market
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001552157/hawkers-count-losses-as-customers-boycott-wares-over-keumbu-chaos
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2026-07-06
Hawkers count losses as customers boycott wares over Keumbu chaos
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Small-scale traders in Keumbu Market are counting losses following a customer boycott campaign that is being driven on social media following chaos that led to loss of life on Friday.
Hawkers count losses as customers boycott wares over Keumbu chaos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552159/iebc-proposes-sh44-billion-presidential-campaign-spending-cap
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2026-07-06
IEBC proposes Sh4.4 billion presidential campaign spending cap
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IEBC proposes a Sh4.4 billion campaign spending cap for presidential candidates, alongside new limits for parties and other elective seats.
IEBC proposes Sh4.4 billion presidential campaign spending cap
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552161/battle-for-the-titans-as-regional-games-kick-off-in-narok
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2026-07-06
Battle for the titans as regional games kick off in Narok
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Rift Valley Regional Secondary Schools Term Two games, which begin in Narok County today will be no different, as reigning champions seek to defend their regional titles
Battle for the titans as regional games kick off in Narok
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552163/junior-starlets-on-brink-of-second-world-cup
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2026-07-06
Junior Starlets on brink of second World Cup
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Kenya's Junior Starlets are just 90 minutes away from securing a second consecutive FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup appearance.
Junior Starlets on brink of second World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001552166/kenya-researchers-push-african-ownership-of-chinese-ai-models
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2026-07-06
Kenya researchers push African ownership of Chinese AI models
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Kenyan researchers want African governments to use Chinese open-source AI models as a foundation for homegrown systems, rather than simply importing technology built elsewhere.
Kenya researchers push African ownership of Chinese AI models
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001552167/girls-continue-to-rule-kenya-music-festival
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2026-07-06
Girls continue to rule Kenya Music Festival
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Girls' schools once again stamped their authority at this year's Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival.
Girls continue to rule Kenya Music Festival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552169/ps-kimotho-kenya-to-add-one-million-irrigated-acres-by-2035
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2026-07-06
PS Kimotho: Kenya to add one million irrigated acres by 2035
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Govt aims to expand irrigated land by one million acres over the next decade under a new investment plan, as it seeks to close a gap between the country's irrigation potential and current coverage.
PS Kimotho: Kenya to add one million irrigated acres by 2035
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552178/morocco-has-grit-to-lift-world-cup-kenya-has-potential-to-qualify-in-2030-wanyama
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2026-07-06
Morocco has grit to lift World Cup, Kenya has potential to qualify in 2030 - Wanyama
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Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama believes Africa has given a good account of itself at the ongoing 2026 Fifa World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Morocco has grit to lift World Cup, Kenya has potential to qualify in 2030 - Wanyama
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001551994/hot-like-you-infinix-and-savara-launch-the-hot-70-series-to-celebrate-kenyas-slash-youth-generation
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2026-07-06
HOT Like You: Infinix and Savara launch the HOT 70 series to celebrate Kenya's slash youth generation
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Infinix - Kenya has officially unveiled the HOT 70 Series alongside the release of the official HOT Song, a bold new anthem created in partnership with Kenyan music icon Savara.
HOT Like You: Infinix and Savara launch the HOT 70 series to celebrate Kenya's slash youth generation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552077/food-poverty-in-kenya-is-contrived-through-policy-incompetence-and-neglect
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2026-07-06
Food poverty in Kenya is contrived through policy incompetence and neglect
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Main causes of food shortages are not technical limitations but poor policies, neglect of small-scale farmers, and inadequate investment in agricultural infrastructure.
Food poverty in Kenya is contrived through policy incompetence and neglect
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552078/when-a-family-eats-together-speaker-wetangulas-network-in-state-jobs-sparks-storm
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2026-07-06
When a family eats together: Speaker Wetangula's network in State jobs sparks storm
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Numerous relatives of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in senior public offices have reignited a national debate over alleged nepotism and equitable government appointments.
When a family eats together: Speaker Wetangula's network in State jobs sparks storm
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552081/should-tall-buildings-around-wilson-airport-be-demolished
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2026-07-06
Should tall buildings around Wilson Airport be demolished?
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It is important to limit obstacles along flight paths to protect lives, both of passengers and those occupying buildings along flight paths.
Should tall buildings around Wilson Airport be demolished?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552083/the-growing-healthcare-burdens-on-saccos
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2026-07-06
The growing healthcare burdens on Saccos
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Rising medical borrowing threatens household savings, investments, and long-term economic growth.
The growing healthcare burdens on Saccos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552084/why-hiv-succeeded-where-other-zoonotic-viruses-failed
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2026-07-06
Why HIV succeeded where other zoonotic viruses failed
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Experts say HIV became the only major zoonotic virus to evolve into a sustained global sexually transmitted epidemic because it adapted to infect human cells efficiently.
Why HIV succeeded where other zoonotic viruses failed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552086/odious-debt-is-the-symptom-kenyas-development-model-is-the-disease
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2026-07-06
Odious debt is the symptom, Kenya's development model is the Disease
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Kenya's growing debate over odious debt, extends beyond the legality of specific loans to the country's long-term dependence on borrowing as a development strategy.
Odious debt is the symptom, Kenya's development model is the Disease
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552088/kenya-marks-36th-saba-saba-day-anniversary
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2026-07-06
Kenya marks 36th Saba Saba Day Anniversary
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As Kenya marks the 36th anniversary of Saba Saba, leaders and analysts reflect on its role in securing multiparty democracy.
Kenya marks 36th Saba Saba Day Anniversary
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552089/when-learners-speak-society-must-listen
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2026-07-06
When learners speak, society must listen
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Kenya Music Festival has evolved under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum into a platform where learners use creative arts to address real societal challenges.
When learners speak, society must listen
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001552092/how-kaptagat-forest-restoration-overcame-hurdles-in-last-10-years
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2026-07-06
How Kaptagat Forest restoration overcame hurdles in last 10 years
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The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme is marking a decade of restoring the Kaptagat water tower, crediting community engagement and alternative livelihoods.
How Kaptagat Forest restoration overcame hurdles in last 10 years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552093/how-local-borrowing-is-stifling-kenyas-infrastructure-capital-needs
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2026-07-06
How local borrowing is stifling Kenya's infrastructure capital needs
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A new report warns that Kenya’s growing reliance on domestic borrowing is crowding out long-term investment in infrastructure.
How local borrowing is stifling Kenya's infrastructure capital needs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552094/salah-says-had-to-do-it-after-coolest-of-penalties-in-world-cup-win
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2026-07-06
Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
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A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday.
Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552095/saitotis-estate-faces-fresh-storm-over-sons-claim-dna-test-bid-and-exhumation-request
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2026-07-06
Saitoti's estate faces fresh storm over son's claim, DNA test bid and exhumation request
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A man claiming to be the biological son of the late former Vice-President George Saitoti has asked the High Court to reopen his estate, order a DNA test and exhumation.
Saitoti's estate faces fresh storm over son's claim, DNA test bid and exhumation request
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552097/kpa-and-pipeline-cruise-to-the-final-as-prisons-bounce-back-to-win-game-two
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2026-07-06
KPA and Pipeline cruise to the final as Prisons bounce back to win game two
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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Pipeline yesterday eased into the finals of the 2025-2026 season of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League.
KPA and Pipeline cruise to the final as Prisons bounce back to win game two
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001552098/ruto-takes-mt-kenya-political-battle-to-embu
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2026-07-06
Ruto takes Mt Kenya political battle to Embu
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President William Ruto intensified his Mt Kenya campaign in Embu, urging voters to reject tribal politics while strengthening support in a region increasingly contested ahead of the 2027 election.
Ruto takes Mt Kenya political battle to Embu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552100/we-are-losing-the-country-to-anarchy-opposition-sounds-alarm-over-goonism-abductions
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2026-07-06
"We are losing the country to anarchy": Opposition sounds alarm over goonism, abductions
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Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i have accused the government of failing to curb rising political violence, abductions, and gang attacks.
"We are losing the country to anarchy": Opposition sounds alarm over goonism, abductions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001552102/millions-lost-in-machakos-mitumba-market-inferno
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2026-07-06
Millions lost in Machakos mitumba market inferno
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A late-night fire gutted Machakos' mitumba market, destroying goods worth millions of shillings as authorities launched investigations into the cause and pledged support for affected traders.
Millions lost in Machakos mitumba market inferno
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552103/elections-vs-goons-is-kenya-heading-the-haiti-way
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2026-07-06
Elections vs goons: Is Kenya heading the Haiti way?
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As political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections, growing incidents of alleged goonism, political violence and abductions have fuelled fears that Kenya risks sliding into lawlessness.
Elections vs goons: Is Kenya heading the Haiti way?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552104/the-priest-the-secret-son-and-the-decade-the-church-tried-to-cover-up
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2026-07-06
The priest, the secret son, and the decade the Church tried to cover up
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A High Court has ruled that a Catholic priest's alleged secret son is entitled to inherit part of his estate, finding that the Church and family failed to challenge evidence of paternity.
The priest, the secret son, and the decade the Church tried to cover up
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552105/kanduyi-mp-urges-nzoia-sugar-to-prioritise-workers-welfare
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2026-07-06
Kanduyi MP urges Nzoia Sugar to prioritise workers' welfare
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Kanduyi MP John Makali has urged Nzoia Sugar's new management to prioritise workers' welfare through fair treatment, timely salaries and dialogue.
Kanduyi MP urges Nzoia Sugar to prioritise workers' welfare
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001552107/government-plan-for-public-participation-in-imenti-forest-project-is-illegal
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2026-07-06
Government plan for public participation in Imenti Forest project is illegal
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Conservationists and legal experts have termed the government's planned public participation on the proposed Imenti Forest airstrip illegal.
Government plan for public participation in Imenti Forest project is illegal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001552108/rivers-commission-decries-delay-of-clean-up-exercise
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2026-07-06
Rivers Commission decries delay of clean-up exercise
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The Nairobi Rivers Commission says court petitions are delaying the Nairobi Rivers regeneration and clean-up project, despite urgent timelines and public health concerns.
Rivers Commission decries delay of clean-up exercise
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001552109/hope-for-coast-cane-farmers-as-sugar-miller-roars-back-to-life
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2026-07-06
Hope for Coast cane farmers as sugar miller roars back to life
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Kwale International Sugar Company Limited has resumed large-scale cane replanting in Coast Kenya after a court ruling resolved land disputes, reviving hopes for farmers and boosting sugar production.
Hope for Coast cane farmers as sugar miller roars back to life
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552110/haaland-knocks-brazil-out-of-world-cup-as-norway-reach-quarters
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2026-07-06
Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
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Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990.
Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552111/bellingham-powers-10-man-england-past-mexico-into-world-cup-quarters
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2026-07-06
Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
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Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals.
Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552112/born-different-branded-cursed-but-saved-by-surgery-and-grandmothers-love
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2026-07-06
Born different, branded cursed, but saved by surgery and grandmother's love
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Born with a cleft lip, many children face rejection, stigma and abandonment before they receive medical care. Their families endure years of emotional pain, costly surgeries and harmful myths.
Born different, branded cursed, but saved by surgery and grandmother's love
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552113/south-korea-to-use-ai-tax-windfall-to-fund-public-projects
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2026-07-06
South Korea to use AI tax windfall to fund public projects
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South Korea's government plans to use a windfall in tax income from artificial intelligence chipmakers to set up a fund for public infrastructure projects, the presidential office said.
South Korea to use AI tax windfall to fund public projects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001552114/tanzanians-fear-more-police-killings-ahead-of-planned-protests
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2026-07-06
Tanzanians fear more police killings ahead of planned protests
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Some Tanzanians had hoped to protest against repression, but fear of government threats and traumatic memories of mass killings during last October's election mean unrest is unlikely.
Tanzanians fear more police killings ahead of planned protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552116/russia-launches-deadly-barrage-on-kyiv-region-on-eve-of-nato-summit
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2026-07-06
Russia launches deadly barrage on Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
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Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey.
Russia launches deadly barrage on Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552118/women-urged-to-lead-grassroots-peace-efforts-unite-communities
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2026-07-06
Women urged to lead grassroots peace efforts, unite communities
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Women have been challenged to take a leading role in building sustainable peace by strengthening unity within families and communities.
Women urged to lead grassroots peace efforts, unite communities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552119/veteran-journalist-muliro-telewa-dies-at-68
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2026-07-06
Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa dies at 68
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Telewa had been living with kidney failure for some time, although the condition had been manageable.
Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa dies at 68
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001552120/walking-the-tightrope
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2026-07-06
Walking the tightrope
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Walking the tightrope
Walking the tightrope
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552121/stop-being-cowards-muturi-confronts-opposition-leaders
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2026-07-06
Stop being cowards, Muturi confronts opposition leaders
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Former CS Justin Muturi has publicly challenged his opposition colleagues to stop what he termed the delay in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year’s General Election.
Stop being cowards, Muturi confronts opposition leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001552122/letter-from-mogadishu-kenya-gets-tough-deports-top-somali-politician
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2026-07-06
Letter from Mogadishu: Kenya gets tough, deports top Somali politician
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Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji landed at JKIA bearing his diplomatic passport with a valid visa, but he was detained overnight at the Terminal 2 VIP lounge before deportation.
Letter from Mogadishu: Kenya gets tough, deports top Somali politician
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552125/muturi-endorses-kalonzo-for-opposition-flagbearer
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2026-07-06
Muturi endorses Kalonzo for opposition flagbearer
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Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to be named opposition flagbearer ahead of next year’s presidential contest.
Muturi endorses Kalonzo for opposition flagbearer
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552127/ruto-signs-cbk-reform-law-parliamentary-pension-bill
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2026-07-06
Ruto signs CBK Reform Law, Parliamentary Pension Bill
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President Ruto signs the CBK (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023 into law, boosting banking oversight and pension reforms.
Ruto signs CBK Reform Law, Parliamentary Pension Bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-06
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