https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001560321/the-reckoning-rutos-fury-uhurus-gamble-and-gen-zs-political-awakening
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2026-10-18
The reckoning: Ruto's fury, Uhuru's gamble and Gen Z's political awakening
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Ruto is a habitual liar, a trait the two of them share, with Uhuru well-known among his friends for being the master of doublespeak, bluff and dissimulation.
The reckoning: Ruto's fury, Uhuru's gamble and Gen Z's political awakening
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560323/ruto-natembeya-in-blown-out-war
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2026-10-18
Ruto, Natembeya in blown out war
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Videos circulating online showed Natembeya’s motorcade and Ruto’s motorcade passing each other around the Kitale flyover.
Ruto, Natembeya in blown out war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560324/inside-the-battle-for-rutos-running-mate-in-mt-kenya
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2026-10-18
Inside the battle for Ruto's running mate in Mt Kenya
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Kindiki has repeatedly insisted that his position is not up for grabs in Ruto’s re-election bid, warning those seeking to dislodge him to prepare for a bruising political contest.
Inside the battle for Ruto's running mate in Mt Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560325/the-missing-billions-unraveling-the-mystery-of-kenyas-2014-eurobond-scandal
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2026-10-18
The missing billions: Unraveling the mystery of Kenya's 2014 Eurobond scandal
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Not a single genuine document has ever been published to provide a paper trail of where it went.
The missing billions: Unraveling the mystery of Kenya's 2014 Eurobond scandal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560333/losing-grip-intrigues-behind-rutos-absence-at-railas-anniversary
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2026-10-18
Losing grip: Intrigues behind Ruto's absence at Raila's anniversary
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Ruto and his allies in ODM had hoped to use Raila’s anniversary to rally grassroots support across the country.
Losing grip: Intrigues behind Ruto's absence at Raila's anniversary
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560340/a-mothers-hug-the-ebola-tragedy-behind-a-family-reunion
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2026-10-18
A mother's hug: The Ebola tragedy behind a family reunion
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The Ministry of Health said all four patients developed fever as their first symptom, were immediately isolated and had samples collected for testing.
A mother's hug: The Ebola tragedy behind a family reunion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560329/kenya-confirms-four-new-ebola-cases-total-now-at-seven
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2026-10-17
Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, total now at seven
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Health Ministry confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven; patients include a relative of the first case and three health workers who treated the patient in hospital.
Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, total now at seven
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001560330/natembeya-vows-to-stop-construction-of-kitale-level-5-hospital
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2026-10-17
Natembeya vows to stop construction of Kitale Level 5 Hospital
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Natembeya promised to camp at the intended site on Monday, where a team from the Kenya Army is expected to kick off construction.
Natembeya vows to stop construction of Kitale Level 5 Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560334/gor-mahia-edge-stubborn-aps-bomet-to-maintain-perfect-start
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2026-10-17
Gor Mahia edge stubborn APS Bomet to maintain perfect start
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Alpha Onyango netted the winner in the 84th minute for K’Ogalo to help the record Kenyan champions bag their second win of the season.
Gor Mahia edge stubborn APS Bomet to maintain perfect start
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560335/ruto-appoints-nelson-marwa-nairobi-rivers-commission-chairperson
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2026-10-17
Ruto appoints Nelson Marwa Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson
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President Ruto appoints former Devolution PS Nelson Marwa as Nairobi River Commission chairperson for a three-year term, replacing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.
Ruto appoints Nelson Marwa Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001560336/basketball-coaches-and-pe-teachers-imparted-with-new-skills
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2026-10-17
Basketball coaches and PE teachers imparted with new skills
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The full-day immersive training focused on strengthening youth development through sport.
Basketball coaches and PE teachers imparted with new skills
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560337/gsu-officers-forcefully-occupy-moi-land
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2026-10-17
GSU officers forcefully occupy Moi land
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GSU officers have occupied a prime property owned by the family of Kenya’s second President, the late Daniel arap Moi, near the Eldoret State Lodge.
GSU officers forcefully occupy Moi land
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560338/fire-breaks-out-at-nairobi-national-park-near-southern-bypass
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2026-10-17
Fire breaks out at Nairobi National Park near Southern Bypass
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Fire breaks out at Nairobi National Park near the Southern Bypass-ICD Road junction, consuming part of the park; cause unknown as firefighters respond.
Fire breaks out at Nairobi National Park near Southern Bypass
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560339/abdullahi-saajos-plan-for-wajir-north-constituency
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2026-10-17
Abdullahi Saajo's plan for Wajir North constituency
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In August 2026, he was endorsed Garen Council of Elders where he called on Wajir residents to acquire identity cards and register as voters.
Abdullahi Saajo's plan for Wajir North constituency
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560341/aca-recognized-for-safeguarding-consumers-across-africa
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2026-10-17
ACA recognized for safeguarding consumers across Africa
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ACA has been named Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement and Consumer Protection Provider of the Year.
ACA recognized for safeguarding consumers across Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560269/an-open-letter-to-opposition-candidates-seeking-to-oust-ruto-in-2027
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2026-10-17
An open letter to opposition candidates seeking to oust Ruto in 2027
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If I were to be called to be the opposition advisor today, I would tell them they need to urgently retreat up into the mountains to figure out if they want the presidency or not!
An open letter to opposition candidates seeking to oust Ruto in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560270/is-the-presidential-election-of-2027-a-generational-battle
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2026-10-17
Is the presidential election of 2027 a generational battle?
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2024 protests revealed a generation unwilling to accept that political authority must automatically command obedience.
Is the presidential election of 2027 a generational battle?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560272/why-ruto-missed-railas-first-anniversary
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2026-10-17
Why Ruto missed Raila's first anniversary
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Remarks by members of Raila’s family during the anniversary suggested a shift in their political posture.
Why Ruto missed Raila's first anniversary
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560274/how-the-battle-for-supremacy-left-nakuru-war-memorial-hospital-in-ruins
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2026-10-17
How the battle for supremacy left Nakuru War Memorial Hospital in ruins
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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Keroche insisted that reopening the hospital could ease the burden on other hospitals in the county.
How the battle for supremacy left Nakuru War Memorial Hospital in ruins
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560275/lawyers-sue-education-ministry-over-alleged-missing-mixed-subject-combinations-in-kemis
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2026-10-17
Lawyers sue Education ministry over alleged missing, mixed subject combinations in KEMIS
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Students who will be transitioning from junior secondary to senior school this year may have allegedly selected undesirable subjects and pathways.
Lawyers sue Education ministry over alleged missing, mixed subject combinations in KEMIS
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560276/waititu-back-to-prison-why-high-court-upheld-12-year-sentence
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2026-10-17
Waititu back to prison: Why High Court upheld 12-year sentence
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The judge examined how forged academic certificates and manipulated tender requirements were allegedly used to secure a Sh588.2 million road contract.
Waititu back to prison: Why High Court upheld 12-year sentence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560277/broken-promise-double-digit-pump-price-hikes-push-kenyas-inflation-to-the-brink
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2026-10-17
Broken promise: Double-digit pump price hikes push Kenya's inflation to the brink
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President William Ruto's pledge to shield Kenyans from the global oil shock has collapsed after the energy regulator imposed double-digit fuel price increases.
Broken promise: Double-digit pump price hikes push Kenya's inflation to the brink
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560278/bleeding-to-death-the-preventable-tragedy-of-childbirth
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2026-10-17
Bleeding to death: The preventable tragedy of childbirth
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In Kenya, an estimated 3,000 women die from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), or excessive bleeding after childbirth, every year.
Bleeding to death: The preventable tragedy of childbirth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560280/spare-a-thought-for-upcoming-authors-in-race-to-curb-ai-slop
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2026-10-17
Spare a thought for upcoming authors in race to curb AI slop
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Technology itself is not the enemy. The concern is literary content generated by large language models, not every digital tool.
Spare a thought for upcoming authors in race to curb AI slop
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560281/old-tricks-why-president-william-rutos-outbursts-should-not-be-taken-casually
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2026-10-17
Old tricks: Why President William Ruto's outbursts should not be taken casually
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The question is whether the government can demonstrate that its actions are consistent with the professional standards it has publicly promised to uphold.
Old tricks: Why President William Ruto's outbursts should not be taken casually
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560282/mps-probe-national-schools-over-illegal-fee-hikes-to-fund-5-star-student-menus
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2026-10-17
MPs probe national schools over illegal fee hikes to fund '5-star' student menus
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Parents in several national schools are opting to pay extra fees to maintain "special" menus for their children, raising fresh concerns over the spiraling cost of education.
MPs probe national schools over illegal fee hikes to fund '5-star' student menus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560286/kenya-records-third-case-as-quarantine-comes-under-renewed-scrutiny
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2026-10-17
Kenya records third case as quarantine comes under renewed scrutiny
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The latest patient, a 65-year-old woman and close relative of the first two patients, had been in quarantine since October 6.
Kenya records third case as quarantine comes under renewed scrutiny
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560287/inside-sabina-cheges-breastfeeding-bill
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2026-10-17
Inside Sabina Chege's breastfeeding Bill
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Under the Bill, a woman may breastfeed her child in public, and breastfeeding in public will not be construed as an indecent act.
Inside Sabina Chege's breastfeeding Bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560288/integrity-in-public-services-calls-for-more-than-tests-declarations
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2026-10-17
Integrity in public services calls for more than tests, declarations
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The high failure rate in EACC tests shows that many officers in public institutions still calculate the odds of being caught rather than internalising the principle.
Integrity in public services calls for more than tests, declarations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560289/real-winners-and-losers-in-odms-push-for-dp-slot
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2026-10-17
Real winners and losers in ODM's push for DP slot
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Over the last few months, there has been growing speculation over who will be President William Ruto’s pick for running mate in the 2027 General Election.
Real winners and losers in ODM's push for DP slot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560290/nairobi-county-sues-national-government-over-waste-collection-roles
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2026-10-17
Nairobi County sues National Government over waste collection roles
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A row over the management of garbage collection between the National Government and Nairobi County has spilled into court.
Nairobi County sues National Government over waste collection roles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001560291/railas-memorial-was-not-for-political-opportunists
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2026-10-17
Raila's memorial was not for political opportunists
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Raila's contribution to Kenya’s democratic journey cannot be erased by the ambitions of those now scrambling to inherit his political constituency.
Raila's memorial was not for political opportunists
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001560292/railas-life-was-kenyas-struggle-for-dignity-written-in-blood-and-flesh
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2026-10-17
Raila's life was Kenya's struggle for dignity written in blood and flesh
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As we remember him, the true measure of Raila’s legacy, lies in whether the freedoms he fought for will be preserved and institutions strengthened.
Raila's life was Kenya's struggle for dignity written in blood and flesh
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001560293/boost-for-kws-as-afristar-donates-cheetah-tracking-collars
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2026-10-17
Boost for KWS as Afristar donates cheetah tracking collars
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Tracking collars will be fitted to Imara and Sarabi, a pair of sister cheetahs at the park, to help conservation teams monitor their movements.
Boost for KWS as Afristar donates cheetah tracking collars
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001560294/tourism-ministry-centum-bank-on-sh130m-drive-to-transform-mt-kenya-into-global-adventure-destination
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2026-10-17
Tourism Ministry, Centum bank on Sh130m drive to transform Mt Kenya into global adventure destination
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The partnership follows a series of engagements with the Magical Kenya rebranding task force, exploring ways to strengthen Kenya's international tourism positioning.
Tourism Ministry, Centum bank on Sh130m drive to transform Mt Kenya into global adventure destination
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001560295/as-el-nino-builds-east-africas-health-systems-cant-afford-to-wait-for-the-rains
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2026-10-17
As El Nino builds, East Africa's health systems can't afford to wait for the rains
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A ‘super’ El Nino is building in the Pacific, and it is natural to look to the past for a sense of what lies ahead. But the past is no longer a reliable guide.
As El Nino builds, East Africa's health systems can't afford to wait for the rains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560296/rutos-punching-bag
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2026-10-17
Ruto's punching bag...
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Ruto's punching bag...
Ruto's punching bag...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560297/help-for-ally
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2026-10-17
Help for ally..?
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Help for ally..?
Help for ally..?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001560298/former-kq-staffer-elected-chairperson-tourist-association
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2026-10-17
Former KQ staffer elected chairperson tourist association
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Angela Nderu was elected as the new chairperson to replace hotelier Victor Shitakha, whose term in office had lapsed.
Former KQ staffer elected chairperson tourist association
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001560299/father-gets-two-life-sentences-for-incest-defilement
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2026-10-17
Father gets two life sentences for incest, defilement
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A father who defiled his daughters, aged 13 years and 17 years, will serve two life sentences after the appellate court found him guilty of the act.
Father gets two life sentences for incest, defilement
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560300/police-investigate-kitale-incident-that-left-two-officers-injured-vehicle-damaged
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2026-10-17
Police investigate Kitale incident that left two officers injured, vehicle damaged
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“Such conduct is unacceptable and has no place in a democratic society governed by the Constitution and the rule of law,” he said.
Police investigate Kitale incident that left two officers injured, vehicle damaged
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560301/kra-intercepts-drones-mobile-phone-at-jkia
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2026-10-17
KRA intercepts drones, mobile phone at JKIA
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Inside were two DJI Mini 3 Pro drones, two controllers and two batteries, one DJI Air 25 drone, its controller, battery and accessories as well as mobile phones.
KRA intercepts drones, mobile phone at JKIA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560302/trump-fires-white-house-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-after-just-five-days
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2026-10-17
Trump fires White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days
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President Trump fires White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days in the role, following scrutiny over her legal credentials, officials confirm.
Trump fires White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560303/dr-congo-says-ex-president-kabila-planning-general-attack
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2026-10-17
DR Congo says ex-president Kabila planning 'general attack'
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"They want to launch a movement to give themselves a new face, but in reality the intentions, the macabre plans, the modus operandi are known," Muyaya said in an interview.
DR Congo says ex-president Kabila planning 'general attack'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560304/drone-strike-kills-30-at-cattle-market-in-sudans-darfur
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2026-10-17
Drone strike kills 30 at cattle market in Sudan's Darfur
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The Rapid Support Forces blamed the attack on the army, while a military source acknowledged an uptick in strikes on the area, without claiming responsibility.
Drone strike kills 30 at cattle market in Sudan's Darfur
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560305/ethiopia-appoints-interim-tigray-government
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2026-10-17
Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government
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Tigray had been outside of Addis Ababa's control and did not participate in June federal elections, which were resoundingly won by Abiy's Prosperity Party (PP).
Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560306/war-and-minerals-erik-prince-and-paramilitaries-in-dr-congo
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2026-10-17
War and minerals: Erik Prince and paramilitaries in DR Congo
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Numerous foreign paramilitaries have been seen in the vast, unstable central African country, where locals say they are backing the ill-armed government forces against the M23.
War and minerals: Erik Prince and paramilitaries in DR Congo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560307/anthropic-proposes-law-regulating-ai-to-us-lawmakers
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2026-10-17
Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers
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A company spokesperson told AFP that the proposal "grants the federal government the ability to block or deter dangerous deployments of the most powerful models."
Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560310/sudan-general-al-burhans-silence-questioned-after-strikes-along-egypt-border
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2026-10-17
Sudan General Al-Burhan's silence questioned after strikes along Egypt border
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Military spokesman Colonel Ahmed Atman on October 12, 2026, said that Egypt’s security agencies would carry out a campaign against illegal gold mining along the border.
Sudan General Al-Burhan's silence questioned after strikes along Egypt border
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560312/kpa-steps-up-mombasa-port-expansion-as-cargo-volumes-surge
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2026-10-17
KPA steps up Mombasa port expansion as cargo volumes surge
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Kenya Ports Authority is also positioning the Port of Lamu as a complementary gateway in Kenya’s maritime development strategy.
KPA steps up Mombasa port expansion as cargo volumes surge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560313/pope-will-leave-hospital-return-to-vatican-saturday-holy-see
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2026-10-17
Pope will leave hospital, return to Vatican Saturday: Holy See
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Leo, 71, has been at the Gemelli hospital north of the Vatican since Tuesday, where doctors removed part of his right lung to extract a cancerous tumour.
Pope will leave hospital, return to Vatican Saturday: Holy See
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560316/four-injured-in-city-building-collapse
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2026-10-17
Four injured in city building collapse
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“A personnel accountability exercise confirmed that all individuals on-site have been accounted for. There are no fatalities,” Mbogo stated
Four injured in city building collapse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560317/gor-mahia-seek-to-maintain-good-start-in-sportpesa-premier-league
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2026-10-17
Gor Mahia seek to maintain good start in SportPesa Premier League
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Defending champions Gor Mahia will be out to maintain their winning start to the season when they clash with APS Bomet in Homa Bay on Saturday.
Gor Mahia seek to maintain good start in SportPesa Premier League
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560318/ida-odinga-condemns-politicians-conduct-at-railas-anniversary
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2026-10-17
Ida Odinga condemns politicians' conduct at Raila's anniversary
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“Reports that individuals may have been paid and transported to the gathering for the purpose of heckling, intimidating or disrupting invited guests are deeply disturbing,” said Mama Ida.
Ida Odinga condemns politicians' conduct at Raila's anniversary
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001560319/mvurya-says-sports-act-amendment-will-help-to-bring-major-reforms
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2026-10-17
Mvurya says Sports Act amendment will help to bring major reforms
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Kenya is reviewing its sports and anti-doping laws in a fresh push to reform the sector and address challenges like doping and poor governance.
Mvurya says Sports Act amendment will help to bring major reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-17
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