https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001554440/the-new-intoxication-and-memories-of-the-deep-south
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The new intoxication and memories of the Deep South
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The number of youngsters creating content on the streets makes me think Kenya is now the new Deep South, and this is happening as we define our road to Singapore.
The new intoxication and memories of the Deep South
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554446/azimio-coalition-admits-more-political-formations-moves-to-solidify-support-across-the-country-ahead-of-2027
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2026-08-04
Azimio Coalition admits more political formations, moves to solidify support across the country ahead of 2027
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Azimio plans to rebrand and expand its coalition, seeking new allies and a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Azimio Coalition admits more political formations, moves to solidify support across the country ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554447/uhurus-move-as-azimio-la-umoja-borrows-from-past-coalitions-matrix
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2026-08-04
Uhuru's move as Azimio La Umoja borrows from past coalitions' matrix
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Opposition leaders are pushing for a united coalition and single presidential candidate, drawing lessons from NARC's 2002 victory ahead of 2027.
Uhuru's move as Azimio La Umoja borrows from past coalitions' matrix
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554448/politicians-face-ballot-ban-over-hate-speech-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-08-04
Politicians face ballot ban over hate speech ahead of 2027 polls
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IEBC warn politicians using hate speech or incitement risk disqualification as Kenya steps up enforcement ahead of the 2027 elections.
Politicians face ballot ban over hate speech ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554453/south-c-building-collapse-case-lifts-lid-on-nairobis-construction-approval-system
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2026-08-04
South C building collapse case lifts lid on Nairobi's construction approval system
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High Court halted the prosecution of Nairobi planning officers, shifting focus to who should bear legal responsibility for the Manzil Towers collapse.
South C building collapse case lifts lid on Nairobi's construction approval system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001554454/uganda-takes-control-of-kenya-pipeline-as-museveni-secures-veto-power-two-board-seats
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2026-08-04
Uganda takes control of Kenya Pipeline as Museveni secures veto power, two board seats
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Uganda has gained board seats and veto powers at KPC, raising concerns over Kenya's control of its strategic fuel transport infrastructure.
Uganda takes control of Kenya Pipeline as Museveni secures veto power, two board seats
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554432/kenya-africa-cashewnut-actors-trained-to-enhance-value-additon-and-growth
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2026-08-03
Kenya, Africa cashewnut actors trained to enhance value additon and growth
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The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has intensified efforts to unlock the full economic potential of the cashew nut industry in Kenya and nine other countries on the continent.
Kenya, Africa cashewnut actors trained to enhance value additon and growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554433/man-handed-life-sentence-for-defiling-impregnating-his-sister
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2026-08-03
Man handed life sentence for defiling, impregnating his sister
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Despite having a wife, Moses Mogere defiled his 16-year-old sister (DMN) in a room she shared with his daughter and impregnated her.
Man handed life sentence for defiling, impregnating his sister
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554434/uasu-warns-new-retirement-policy-could-cripple-uon
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2026-08-03
UASU warns new retirement policy could cripple UoN
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The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi Chapter, has strongly opposed a new Public Service Commission (PSC) retirement policy.
UASU warns new retirement policy could cripple UoN
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554436/sha-warns-hospitals-against-denying-patients-emergency-care
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2026-08-03
SHA warns hospitals against denying patients emergency care
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Hospitals contracted by the Social Health Authority risk losing their accreditation if they deny or delay emergency treatment to patients over their inability to pay.
SHA warns hospitals against denying patients emergency care
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554437/court-detains-mother-and-son-for-21-days-in-dr-victoria-mutisos-murder-probe
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2026-08-03
Court detains mother and son for 21 days in Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder probe
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A Nairobi court has ordered prime suspects Rose Mbithe and her son Chris Mulwa to remain in custody for 21 days as detectives continue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.
Court detains mother and son for 21 days in Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001554441/sacco-unveils-affordable-home-loans
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2026-08-03
Sacco unveils affordable home loans
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Kimisitu DT Sacco in partnership with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has unveiled an affordable mortgage products to support its members towards homeownership.
Sacco unveils affordable home loans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554442/tale-of-an-existential-threat-being-treated-casually-by-the-west
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2026-08-03
Tale of an existential threat being treated casually by the West
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Western governments view the Kinshasa-backed FDLR militia primarily as one weakened armed group among hundreds operating in eastern DRC.
Tale of an existential threat being treated casually by the West
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554444/batuk-saga
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2026-08-03
Batuk saga
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The piece argues Kenya should end BATUK operations, saying sovereignty, justice and accountability should outweigh economic dependence.
Batuk saga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554450/tension-at-kamukunji-police-station-as-leaders-demand-kaguchias-release
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2026-08-03
Tension at Kamukunji Police Station as leaders demand Kaguchia's release
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Tension is high at Kamukunji Police Station as opposition leaders led by Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia and lawyers demand the release of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia after a court order.
Tension at Kamukunji Police Station as leaders demand Kaguchia's release
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554452/dcp-leaders-warn-state-against-intimidation-call-for-mp-kaguchias-release
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2026-08-03
DCP leaders warn state against intimidation, call for MP Kaguchia's release
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DCP leaders from Nyeri County have called for immediate release of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia after he was arrested by police over alleged incitement remarks.
DCP leaders warn state against intimidation, call for MP Kaguchia's release
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554347/the-professors-curse-how-policies-punish-dons-for-reading-too-much
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2026-08-03
The professor's curse: How policies punish dons for reading too much
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Universities appear comfortable treating professors as though intellectual usefulness has an expiry date conveniently printed on the national identity card.
The professor's curse: How policies punish dons for reading too much
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001554353/as-our-politicians-behave-badly-scholars-imagine-a-better-kenya-world
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2026-08-03
As our politicians behave badly, scholars imagine a better Kenya, world
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Despite depressing political hullabaloo in July 2026, in which policy makers displayed loss of maturity and self-dignity, there are those who showed ability to think in positive ways.
As our politicians behave badly, scholars imagine a better Kenya, world
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554355/africas-wildlife-laws-follow-a-colonial-model-which-separates-people-and-animals-why-its-not-working
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2026-08-03
Africa's wildlife laws follow a colonial model which separates people and animals: why it's not working
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Africa’s colonial-era conservation laws still exclude local communities. Experts urge reforms that protect wildlife while supporting local livelihoods.
Africa's wildlife laws follow a colonial model which separates people and animals: why it's not working
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554359/millions-of-kenyans-face-malaria-threat-as-climate-change-pushes-disease-into-highlands
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2026-08-03
Millions of Kenyans face malaria threat as climate change pushes disease into highlands
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Climate change is pushing malaria into Kenya's highlands, increasing risks in cooler regions and prompting calls for stronger surveillance and preparedness.
Millions of Kenyans face malaria threat as climate change pushes disease into highlands
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554363/men-with-mental-complications-suffer-in-silence
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2026-08-03
Men with mental complications suffer in silence
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Bungoma launched a men's mental health campaign promoting awareness, early screening and support to reduce stress, suicide and untreated mental illness.
Men with mental complications suffer in silence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554365/of-vision-2060-can-ruto-build-kenyas-future-amid-a-trail-of-failed-projects
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2026-08-03
Of Vision 2060: Can Ruto build Kenya's future amid a trail of failed projects?
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President William Ruto stood before the nation last week and invited Kenyans to what he called "the most consequential national conversation since the adoption of our Constitution in 2010."
Of Vision 2060: Can Ruto build Kenya's future amid a trail of failed projects?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554367/periods-on-pause-growing-use-of-menstrual-delay-pills-sparks-health-debate
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2026-08-03
Periods on pause: Growing use of menstrual delay pills sparks health debate
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Doctors warn women to use menstrual delay pills only under medical supervision, citing possible side effects and risks of self-medication.
Periods on pause: Growing use of menstrual delay pills sparks health debate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554369/wamunyoro-conclave-where-gachaguas-grip-of-mt-kenya-was-firmed
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2026-08-03
Wamunyoro conclave: Where Gachagua's grip of Mt Kenya was firmed
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DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's Wamunyoro home has turned into his political command centre that is shaping the most significant political developments in Mt Kenya,
Wamunyoro conclave: Where Gachagua's grip of Mt Kenya was firmed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554370/wambuas-fight-with-brain-tumour-blurry-vision-and-sh25m-bill
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2026-08-03
Wambua's fight with brain tumour, blurry vision and Sh2.5M bill
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A Kenyan brain tumour patient recovered after lifesaving surgery, highlighting the need for early diagnosis, local specialist care and affordable healthcare.
Wambua's fight with brain tumour, blurry vision and Sh2.5M bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554372/learners-showcase-leadership-culture-and-creativity-at-music-festival
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2026-08-03
Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at music festival
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Leadership skills took centre stage on the first day of the 2026 Kenya National Music Festival, as learners demonstrated that music and dance can play a vital role in shaping future leaders.
Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at music festival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001554373/how-communities-are-saving-kenyas-rarest-cloud-forests
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2026-08-03
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
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Taita communities are restoring Iyale Forest through tree planting, organic farming and beekeeping, boosting incomes while protecting biodiversity.
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554374/kenyas-infrastructure-boom-faces-costly-maintenance-crisis
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2026-08-03
Kenya's infrastructure boom faces costly maintenance crisis
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The signs of neglect range from leaking terminal roofs at JKIA and the Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway that remain in a deplorable state after construction of the Nairobi Expressway
Kenya's infrastructure boom faces costly maintenance crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554375/kenya-joins-africas-push-to-bring-sickle-cell-care-under-health-insurance
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2026-08-03
Kenya joins Africa's push to bring sickle cell care under health insurance
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African nations are integrating sickle cell care into UHC programmes through screening, insurance, medicines and stronger health systems.
Kenya joins Africa's push to bring sickle cell care under health insurance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554376/fibre-when-too-much-of-a-good-thing-hurts-your-gut
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2026-08-03
Fibre: When too much of a good thing hurts your gut
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Fibremaxxing can improve health but excessive fibre may cause digestive issues. Experts recommend gradual increases through a balanced, varied diet.
Fibre: When too much of a good thing hurts your gut
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554377/how-ignoring-early-health-warning-signs-is-costing-kenyans-their-lives
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2026-08-03
How ignoring early health warning signs is costing Kenyans their lives
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Delayed healthcare seeking in Kenya causes late diagnoses and complications. Experts urge early treatment, awareness and reducing stigma around diseases.
How ignoring early health warning signs is costing Kenyans their lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554379/uhuru-to-chair-azimio-talks-on-formula-for-picking-presidential-candidate
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2026-08-03
Uhuru to chair Azimio talks on formula for picking presidential candidate
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The Azimio Coalition Council will hold a meeting, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, with the key agenda being to establish a formula for identifying the opposition flagbearer.
Uhuru to chair Azimio talks on formula for picking presidential candidate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554380/palliative-care-in-bungoma-why-addressing-the-pain-as-one-battles-chronic-disease-is-important
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2026-08-03
Palliative care in Bungoma: why addressing the pain as one battles chronic disease is important
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Bungoma expands cancer care services with screening, chemotherapy support and patient programmes to reduce travel costs and improve early treatment.
Palliative care in Bungoma: why addressing the pain as one battles chronic disease is important
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554381/what-past-relationships-may-reveal-about-narcissistic-traits
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2026-08-03
What past relationships may reveal about narcissistic traits
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Relationship patterns may reveal narcissistic traits, but experts warn that only repeated behaviours, not failed relationships alone, provide meaningful clues.
What past relationships may reveal about narcissistic traits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554382/why-kenya-must-move-beyond-access-and-build-a-truly-responsive-emergency-healthcare-system
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2026-08-03
Why Kenya must move beyond access and build a truly responsive emergency healthcare system
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Kenya needs a coordinated emergency healthcare system focusing on rapid response, trained personnel, ambulance services and financial support to save lives.
Why Kenya must move beyond access and build a truly responsive emergency healthcare system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554383/recipe-for-rigging-battle-looms-over-plan-to-scrap-iebcs-livestreaming-of-election-results
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2026-08-03
Recipe for rigging: Battle looms over plan to scrap IEBC's livestreaming of election results
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A controversial proposal to scrap the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has set the stage for a fresh battle over the transparency of the 2027 General Election.
Recipe for rigging: Battle looms over plan to scrap IEBC's livestreaming of election results
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001554384/can-science-predict-africas-next-human-elephant-conflict
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2026-08-03
Can science predict Africa's next human-elephant conflict?
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New research predicts future human-elephant conflict hotspots, urging Kenya and Africa to use science, planning and community solutions for coexistence.
Can science predict Africa's next human-elephant conflict?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554387/kabras-sugar-dethrone-kcb-to-reclaim-dala-7s-title-in-kisumu
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2026-08-03
Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu
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Kabras Sugar RFC won the Dala 7s title after defeating Menengai Oilers 19-5, claiming their first 2026 National Sevens Circuit trophy.
Kabras Sugar dethrone KCB to reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554388/easy-does-it-for-newbies-as-they-announce-national-arrival-in-style
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2026-08-03
Easy does it for newbies as they announce national arrival in style
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Newcomers dominated Kenya’s secondary schools Term Two games, with Chepsaita, Chesamisi and Matiliku winning volleyball openers.
Easy does it for newbies as they announce national arrival in style
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554389/2027-how-regions-that-made-ruto-president-are-now-his-biggest-test
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2026-08-03
2027: How regions that made Ruto president are now his biggest test
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In 2022 President William Ruto defied the political might of the 'handshake' establishment and crafted a coalition that cut across regional and ethnic voting blocs to secure Kenya's presidency.
2027: How regions that made Ruto president are now his biggest test
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554390/zambia-overcomes-kenya-in-under-18-duty
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2026-08-03
Zambia overcomes Kenya in Under 18 duty
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Zambia defeated Kenya 8.5-5 to win the Under 18 International Polo Tournament in Gilgil, with Ryan Jellis starring with seven goals.
Zambia overcomes Kenya in Under 18 duty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554391/early-pension-withdrawals-surge-amid-economic-strain
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2026-08-03
Early pension withdrawals surge amid economic strain
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Early pension withdrawals are rising nearly three times faster than formal sector job creation, raising concerns that retirement savings are becoming a source of short-term survival.
Early pension withdrawals surge amid economic strain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554393/flawless-kakamega-seal-quadruple-in-games
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2026-08-03
Flawless Kakamega seal quadruple in games
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Kakamega dominated KMTC National Sports Championships, winning rugby titles as Homa Bay, Siaya and Nyeri claimed football and volleyball honours in Kitui.
Flawless Kakamega seal quadruple in games
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001554394/farmers-told-to-plant-short-season-crops-ahead-of-el-nino-rains
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2026-08-03
Farmers told to plant short season crops ahead of El Nino rains
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The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to equip farmers in key food-producing regions with climate-smart farming skills to help them take advantage of the El Nino rains.
Farmers told to plant short season crops ahead of El Nino rains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001554395/daughters-house-gift-sparks-bitter-family-land-feud
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2026-08-03
Daughter's house gift sparks bitter family land feud
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Rhoda Wanyama sits pensively alongside her sisters, their gazes fixed on the charred ruins of what was once their late mother’s home in Siaka village, Kanduyi Constituency, Bungoma County.
Daughter's house gift sparks bitter family land feud
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554396/ruto-may-be-the-wests-blue-eyed-boy-but-their-hugs-are-never-free
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2026-08-03
Ruto may be the West's blue-eyed boy but their hugs are never free
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Kenya became the first sub-Saharan non-NATO ally, joining Egypt and Tunisia, and Nairobi now hosts conference after conference as foreign leaders pour in.
Ruto may be the West's blue-eyed boy but their hugs are never free
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554401/iran-executes-two-men-convicted-of-spying-for-israel
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2026-08-03
Iran executes two men convicted of spying for Israel
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Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence.
Iran executes two men convicted of spying for Israel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554403/mukurweini-mp-arrested-after-overnight-stay-at-royal-media-studios
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2026-08-03
Mukurweini MP arrested after overnight stay at Royal Media studios
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Police officers remained stationed outside the premises overnight before taking the MP into custody on Monday morning
Mukurweini MP arrested after overnight stay at Royal Media studios
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554405/kenya-uk-military-pact-raises-legal-constitutional-questions
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2026-08-03
Kenya-UK military pact raises legal, constitutional questions
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The presence of Britain’s infantry units living and training on Kenyan soil remains abstract for many Kenyans despite its ramifications on the country’s sovereignty.
Kenya-UK military pact raises legal, constitutional questions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554406/polo-alela-inspired-to-face-new-season-with-passion-after-weekend-victory
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2026-08-03
Polo: Alela inspired to face new season with passion after weekend victory
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The skipper urges more Kenyans to embrace the sport in order to build on their social capital.
Polo: Alela inspired to face new season with passion after weekend victory
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001554407/leeds-rally-for-4-2-friendly-win-over-liverpool-ahead-of-premier-league-season
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2026-08-03
Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds' four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554408/cameroon-first-qualifiers-for-wafcon-quarter-finals
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2026-08-03
Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals
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Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 WAFCON quarter-finals thanks to a 1-0 win against Ghana on Sunday, and a 3-2 victory for Mali over Cape Verde.
Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554409/grief-uncertainty-as-kenyan-families-seek-answers-on-kin-killed-missing-in-russia-ukraine-war
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2026-08-03
Grief, uncertainty as Kenyan families seek answers on kin killed, missing in Russia-Ukraine war
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There has been a growing crisis of Kenyans recruited into the Russian military under false job promises, only to end up fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Grief, uncertainty as Kenyan families seek answers on kin killed, missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554411/high-court-halts-lsk-boycott-against-cj-koome-targeted-judges
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2026-08-03
High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judges
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The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the LSK's nationwide boycott of Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other targeted judges.
High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judges
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554412/how-kenyas-election-misinformation-spreads-faster-than-facts
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2026-08-03
How Kenya's election misinformation spreads faster than facts
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Kenya went into its General Election in August 2022 with one of the continent’s most developed networks for countering false information.
How Kenya's election misinformation spreads faster than facts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554413/curriculum-delivery-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint
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2026-08-03
Curriculum delivery is a marathon, not a sprint
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Effective implementation of the curriculum requires sustained effort by teachers, schools and education authorities to ensure that learning takes place with depth and consistency.
Curriculum delivery is a marathon, not a sprint
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554414/infantino-struggling-to-survive-says-former-ioc-marketing-chief
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2026-08-03
Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief
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A FIFA plan to raise up to $4.2 billion, based on a valuation of $20 billion, through private investment leaked to the media on Tuesday.
Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001554415/new-technology-to-process-ids-in-three-days-launched
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2026-08-03
New technology to process IDs in three days launched
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The national government has rolled out Mobile Live Capture machines in Migori County that will accelerate the registration and processing of National Identity Cards (IDs).
New technology to process IDs in three days launched
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554416/30-ex-meta-moderators-sue-for-sh36bn-over-trauma-exploitation-claims
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2026-08-03
30 ex-Meta moderators sue for Sh3.6bn over trauma, exploitation claims
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An employee codenamed MAE accuses Meta and labour outsourcing company Samasource Kenya EPZ of abuse, intimidation and dismissing anyone who allegedly fails to toe the line.
30 ex-Meta moderators sue for Sh3.6bn over trauma, exploitation claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554417/oparanya-dismisses-speculation-over-dp-position
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2026-08-03
Oparanya dismisses speculation over DP position
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Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya dismisses claims of talks over the Deputy President position, says his focus is helping President Ruto secure re-election.
Oparanya dismisses speculation over DP position
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001554418/kakamega-county-launches-campaign-against-teen-pregnancies-hiv-infections-and-sgbv
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2026-08-03
Kakamega County launches campaign against teen pregnancies, HIV infections and SGBV
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Kakamega County launches a campaign dubbed the Triple Threat Campaign to combat rising cases of teenage pregnancies, HIV infections and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
Kakamega County launches campaign against teen pregnancies, HIV infections and SGBV
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554419/ruto-calls-for-national-dialogue-to-anchor-development-blueprint-in-the-law
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2026-08-03
Ruto calls for national dialogue to anchor development blueprint in the law
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President William Ruto has called for a national dialogue to develop a long-term development blueprint anchored in the Constitution.
Ruto calls for national dialogue to anchor development blueprint in the law
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554420/win-for-widow-as-court-orders-law-firm-to-disclose-late-husbands-assets
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2026-08-03
Win for widow as court orders law firm to disclose late husband's assets
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A widow got a major reprieve after the High Court ordered a Nakuru law firm to disclose all assets in its possession relating to the estate of her late husband, advocate Juma Kiplenge.
Win for widow as court orders law firm to disclose late husband's assets
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554421/peace-has-economic-value-mudavadi-tells-church
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2026-08-03
Peace has economic value, Mudavadi tells Church
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the Church for its historic role in promoting peace and urged Kenyans to safeguard national unity.
Peace has economic value, Mudavadi tells Church
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554423/tempers-flare-as-community-clash-over-3000-acres-of-land
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2026-08-03
Tempers flare as community clash over 3,000 acres of land
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There was a moment of anxiety in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, after two splinter groups from the Maasai community clashed over ownership of 3,000 acres donated by the government.
Tempers flare as community clash over 3,000 acres of land
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554425/only-six-out-of-ten-newborns-get-lifesaving-first-hour-breast-milk
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2026-08-03
Only six out of ten newborns get lifesaving first-hour breast milk
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Only six in 10 babies born in Kenya are breastfed within the first hour of life despite nearly nine in 10 deliveries taking place under the care of skilled health workers.
Only six out of ten newborns get lifesaving first-hour breast milk
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554426/why-kmfri-want-to-restore-papyrus-weed-around-lake-naivasha
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2026-08-03
Why KMFRI want to restore papyrus weed around Lake Naivasha
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The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has partnered with fishermen to restore the degraded papyrus weed around the troubled Lake Naivasha.
Why KMFRI want to restore papyrus weed around Lake Naivasha
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554427/ridiculed-for-visiting-mothers-man-leads-tesos-breastfeeding-awareness-drive
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2026-08-03
Ridiculed for visiting mothers, man leads Teso's breastfeeding awareness drive
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Gregory Ekidit was mocked and given nicknames such as “counsellor wa wamama (women’s counsellor),” while others thought he was wooing their wives.
Ridiculed for visiting mothers, man leads Teso's breastfeeding awareness drive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001554428/lamu-drug-trafficker-to-serve-10-years-in-jail-or-pay-sh5-million
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2026-08-03
Lamu drug trafficker to serve 10 years in jail or pay Sh5 million
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A magistrate's court in Lamu has fined Sh50 million or, in default, sentenced him to 10 years' imprisonment after convicting him of trafficking narcotic drugs.
Lamu drug trafficker to serve 10 years in jail or pay Sh5 million
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554429/lawyer-sues-three-police-officers-for-alleged-fabricated-charges-and-bribery
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2026-08-03
Lawyer sues three police officers for alleged fabricated charges and bribery
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Police officers’ decision to detain lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and subsequently arraign him in court after his vehicle stalled along Thika Road has come back to haunt them after he sued the trio.
Lawyer sues three police officers for alleged fabricated charges and bribery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554430/sale-of-illegal-pesticides-persists-despite-crackdown-auditor-general-says
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2026-08-03
Sale of illegal pesticides persists despite crackdown, Auditor General says
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The continued production and sale of expired, counterfeit and unregistered pesticides remains a major challenge in Kenya.
Sale of illegal pesticides persists despite crackdown, Auditor General says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554431/drc-ebola-outbreak-nears-4000-cases-as-transmission-outpaces-response
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2026-08-03
DRC Ebola outbreak nears 4,000 cases as transmission outpaces response
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The DRC Ebola outbreak is edging towards another grim milestone, with confirmed infections now fewer than 300 cases away from reaching 4,000.
DRC Ebola outbreak nears 4,000 cases as transmission outpaces response
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
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