https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555714/amonde-why-i-am-not-going-to-fight-for-my-position-at-shujaa
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2026-08-20
Amonde: Why I am not going to fight for my position at Shujaa
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KCB Rugby coach Andrew Amonde is ready to put his recent Shujaa exit behind him and give the bankers his full attention as they continue their push for National Sevens Circuit success.
Amonde: Why I am not going to fight for my position at Shujaa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555716/sandra-felis-kyumbe-munguti-lead-star-studded-field-in-belgut-half-marathon
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2026-08-20
Sandra Felis, Kyumbe Munguti lead star-studded field in Belgut Half Marathon
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Over 5,000 runners are set to battle for glory in the 2026 edition of the Belgut Half Marathon in Kericho County on August 23.
Sandra Felis, Kyumbe Munguti lead star-studded field in Belgut Half Marathon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001555720/report-japan-thailand-and-china-have-the-hottest-property-markets-to-invest-in
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2026-08-20
Report: Japan, Thailand and China have the hottest property markets to invest in
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Most real estate investors are watching the Japanese, Thai, and Chinese markets for lucrative deals right now, according to a new study released by the online trading platform Taurex
Report: Japan, Thailand and China have the hottest property markets to invest in
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555721/kenyas-next-medal-will-be-won-in-a-laboratory
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2026-08-20
Kenya's next medal will be won in a laboratory
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Our altitude camps are a research asset that no one else on Earth possesses, and we lease them out at bed-and-breakfast rates.
Kenya's next medal will be won in a laboratory
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555723/health-summit-the-sectors-sick-reality-buried-in-lofty-speeches
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2026-08-20
Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches
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For a moment, everything seemed to work smoothly in a Health docket that has been plagued by challenges.
Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555724/opposition-renews-push-to-keep-smartmatic-out-of-2027-election
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2026-08-20
Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former AG Justin Muturi have renewed calls for the IEBC to keep Smartmatic out of the 2027 polls, reviving memories of the technological disputes in 2022.
Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555729/being-a-teacher-comes-with-responsibilities-beyond-the-classroom
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2026-08-20
Being a teacher comes with responsibilities beyond the classroom
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At 5pm on a Friday afternoon, the teacher out of the school gate. Does the responsibility of being a teacher end there? Teaching is a profession built on trust, influence and example
Being a teacher comes with responsibilities beyond the classroom
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555731/goons-have-given-religious-leaders-in-homa-bay-difficult-task
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2026-08-20
Goons have given religious leaders in Homa Bay difficult task
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Religious leaders in Homa Bay County have a difficult task- cleansing the grounds upon which human life was lost. People sustained life-long injuries. Property was destroyed.
Goons have given religious leaders in Homa Bay difficult task
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555733/report-shows-many-learners-at-senior-school-cant-read-or-do-basic-maths
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2026-08-20
Report shows many learners at Senior School can't read or do basic maths
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After spending seven years in school, nearly three in every 10 learners are joining Junior School without being able to read and understand a simple Grade 3 story or solve mathematics problem.
Report shows many learners at Senior School can't read or do basic maths
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555734/africas-aviation-safety-challenge-is-not-merely-about-accidents
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2026-08-20
Africa's aviation safety challenge is not merely about accidents
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In aviation, the public tends to measure safety in absolutes. An aircraft lands without incident and confidence endures; a single mishap, however minor, can cast doubt over an entire industry
Africa's aviation safety challenge is not merely about accidents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555735/security-crisis-opposition-invites-icc-to-investigate-political-violence-in-kenya
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2026-08-20
Security crisis: Opposition invites ICC to investigate political violence in Kenya
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The degeneration of the country's security has reached worrying levels and leaders are wondering who will put the brakes on the descent into anarchy.
Security crisis: Opposition invites ICC to investigate political violence in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555738/equity-group-halfyear-net-profit-surges-to-sh438b-as-stancharts-slides-by-17pc
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2026-08-20
Equity Group halfyear net profit surges to Sh43.8b as StanChart's slides by 17pc
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Equity Group Holdings’ first-half net profit rose by 32 per cent to a record Sh43.80 billion, while Standard Chartered Bank Kenya’s profit fell by 16.8 per cent as lower lending margins hurt earnings
Equity Group halfyear net profit surges to Sh43.8b as StanChart's slides by 17pc
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555742/kq-sounds-profit-warning-as-fuel-bill-grows-72pc-on-iran-war
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2026-08-20
KQ sounds profit warning as fuel bill grows 72pc on Iran war
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The airline said the crisis in the Gulf has had the effect of increasing its fuel costs by 72 per cent over the first half of this year.
KQ sounds profit warning as fuel bill grows 72pc on Iran war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555745/kenya-braces-for-el-nino-fury-as-floods-threaten-massive-destruction
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2026-08-20
Kenya braces for El Nino fury as floods threaten massive destruction
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After the release of the October-November -December forecast, focus now shifts to coutry's preparedness to protect lives and property as the El Nino threatens to cause devastating disasters.
Kenya braces for El Nino fury as floods threaten massive destruction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555712/nyoros-underwhelming-statement-on-prior-actions-of-the-moment
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2026-08-19
Nyoro's underwhelming statement on prior actions of the moment
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A piece criticising Ndindi Nyoro’s newly unveiled political platform as lacking a bold response to Kenya’s economic challenges and questions his record of accountability and political evasiveness.
Nyoro's underwhelming statement on prior actions of the moment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555715/matiangi-promises-to-crush-goons-if-elected-president
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2026-08-19
Matiang'i promises to crush goons if elected president
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Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has vowed to end political violence and “goonism” if elected, while promising reforms in education, healthcare and party nominations.
Matiang'i promises to crush goons if elected president
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555718/high-court-summons-anti-abduction-unit-boss-over-missing-businessman
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2026-08-19
High Court summons Anti-Abduction Unit boss over missing businessman
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The Machakos High Court has summoned the head of the Anti-Abduction Unit to explain the status of investigations into the disappearance of Mlolongo businessman Jimmy Mutava.
High Court summons Anti-Abduction Unit boss over missing businessman
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555719/kenya-renews-commitment-to-reduce-preventable-maternal-newborn-deaths
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2026-08-19
Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths
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Kenya is stepping up investment in maternal and newborn healthcare, with Sh12.2 billion committed to strengthen facilities, commodities, family planning and health workers.
Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555727/vocal-africa-urges-icc-to-monitor-kenya-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-08-19
VOCAL Africa urges ICC to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 polls
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“The warning signs now emerging must not be ignored until lives have been lost,” Vocal Africa stated.
VOCAL Africa urges ICC to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555728/concerns-raised-over-learners-travelling-to-school-before-dawn
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2026-08-19
Concerns raised over learners travelling to school before dawn
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Schools are directed to adhere to 8am-3.30pm learning hours, Education CS Ogamba says no school public or private should require learners to report before 7.15am.
Concerns raised over learners travelling to school before dawn
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555730/gold-mine-collapse-kills-at-least-100-people-in-central-africa
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2026-08-19
Gold mine collapse kills at least 100 people in Central Africa
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"The ground completely collapsed and buried people," he told AFP.
Gold mine collapse kills at least 100 people in Central Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555732/court-grants-bail-to-11-suspects-in-sh157bn-profit-fraud-case
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2026-08-19
Court grants bail to 11 suspects in Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud case
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A Nairobi court has freed 11 suspects, including senior Treasury officials and business owners charged over an alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT programme fraud.
Court grants bail to 11 suspects in Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555737/government-urged-to-improve-access-to-healthcare-for-pwds
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2026-08-19
Government urged to improve access to healthcare for PWDs
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Kenya has a limited number of wheelchair-accessible vehicles that enable PWDs to be independent in their daily activities.
Government urged to improve access to healthcare for PWDs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555739/raila-odinga-international-stadium-to-be-ready-by-november-for-afcon-2027
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2026-08-19
Raila Odinga International Stadium to be ready by November for AFCON 2027
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The Raila Odinga International Stadium has reached 93 per cent completion as Kenya prepares to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Raila Odinga International Stadium to be ready by November for AFCON 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555743/universities-urged-to-turn-entrepreneurship-training-into-job
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2026-08-19
Universities urged to turn entrepreneurship training into job
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Universities must make entrepreneurship education more practical and focused on solving real-world problems.
Universities urged to turn entrepreneurship training into job
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555746/schools-will-open-on-august-24-as-scheduled-ogamba-says
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2026-08-19
Schools will open on August 24 as scheduled, Ogamba says
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Education CS Julius Ogamba says schools to open for Term III on August 24, refutes social media reports of postponement, urges parents to rely on official notices.
Schools will open on August 24 as scheduled, Ogamba says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555752/agency-tightens-oversight-of-medicines-to-protect-patients
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2026-08-19
Agency tightens oversight of medicines to protect patients
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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has strengthened pharmaceutical regulation to protect patients and improve access to safe, quality and effective medicines across Kenya.
Agency tightens oversight of medicines to protect patients
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555753/kenya-turns-to-mobile-labs-to-take-advanced-diagnostics-to-remote-areas
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2026-08-19
Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas
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Kenya is exploring the use of portable and locally manufactured medical diagnostic technologies to reduce the cost of healthcare and bring specialised services closer to patients.
Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555754/parliament-set-to-vet-sossion-lentoijoni-for-tsc-commissioner-posts
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2026-08-19
Parliament set to vet Sossion, Lentoijoni for TSC Commissioner posts
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The National Assembly is set to vet Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni and former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion
Parliament set to vet Sossion, Lentoijoni for TSC Commissioner posts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555756/mps-demand-crackdown-on-rogue-auctioneers-using-goons-on-kenyans
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2026-08-19
MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers using goons on Kenyans
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Members of Parliament have called for tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property.
MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers using goons on Kenyans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001555601/tech-global-university-regarded-as-the-online-harvard-thanks-to-its-ivy-league-faculty
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2026-08-19
TECH Global University, regarded as the 'online Harvard' thanks to its Ivy League faculty
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With over 6,000 top-tier international professors across all fields of knowledge, TECH Global University continues its global expansion.
TECH Global University, regarded as the 'online Harvard' thanks to its Ivy League faculty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001555611/eating-with-a-spoon-vs-hands-why-complicate-life
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2026-08-19
Eating with a spoon vs hands: Why complicate life?
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Let’s be sincere: using bare hands is versatile and relaxing, just like walking barefoot. Using forks, spoons or knives is not natural, but “class” forces us to use these tools.
Eating with a spoon vs hands: Why complicate life?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555618/why-liberal-democracy-is-failing-in-east-africa
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2026-08-19
Why liberal democracy is failing in East Africa
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The piece argues that liberal democracy is struggling to take root in East Africa, citing political violence, restrictions on civil liberties and tensions between communal political traditions.
Why liberal democracy is failing in East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555624/kenya-to-host-key-africa-blockchain-festival-2026-in-october
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2026-08-19
Kenya to host key Africa blockchain festival 2026 in October
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Kenya will host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 in Nairobi from October 15 to 17, bringing together global technology leaders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs.
Kenya to host key Africa blockchain festival 2026 in October
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555630/tvs-bets-on-kenya-as-electric-two-wheeler-market-gathers-pace
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2026-08-19
TVS bets on Kenya as electric two-wheeler market gathers pace
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TVS Motor Company has launched its iQube electric scooter in Kenya, betting on rising fuel costs, lower running expenses and growing demand for affordable urban mobility.
TVS bets on Kenya as electric two-wheeler market gathers pace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555635/more-pain-at-the-pump-as-epra-hikes-oil-firms-margins-by-sh7
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2026-08-19
More pain at the pump as Epra hikes oil firms' margins by Sh7
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Epra has increased the margins for oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the latest pump price review, putting more pressure on consumers, already grappling with the high cost of fuel.
More pain at the pump as Epra hikes oil firms' margins by Sh7
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555637/why-women-micro-entrepreneurs-say-no-to-good-credit
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2026-08-19
Why women micro-entrepreneurs say no to good credit
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Women micro-entrepreneurs may reject formal credit not because they lack ambition or financial confidence, but because loan terms and repayment schedules can make borrowing too risky.
Why women micro-entrepreneurs say no to good credit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555640/reveal-ethnic-backgrounds-of-5000-new-kdf-personnel
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2026-08-19
Reveal ethnic backgrounds of 5,000 new KDF personnel
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Rigathi Gachagua alleged that 3,000 of the 5,000 graduates came from President William Ruto’s community, highlighting concerns over ethnic and regional imbalance in Kenya’s public-sector recruitment.
Reveal ethnic backgrounds of 5,000 new KDF personnel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555642/oparanya-barasa-battle-threatens-broad-based-unity-in-western
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2026-08-19
Oparanya, Barasa battle threatens broad-based unity in Western
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Wycliffe Oparanya’s push to become President William Ruto’s running mate in 2027 has intensified political tensions within ODM and exposed divisions with Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.
Oparanya, Barasa battle threatens broad-based unity in Western
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555643/public-participation-bar-owners-petition-house-over-the-tobacco-bill
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2026-08-19
Public participation: Bar owners petition House over the Tobacco Bill
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Stakeholders in the entertainment industry have petitioned Parliament, calling for comprehensive, nationwide public participation in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Public participation: Bar owners petition House over the Tobacco Bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555649/the-most-powerful-organisations-never-chase-money-first
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2026-08-19
The most powerful organisations never chase money first
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African businesses and governments to prepare for the coming AI deployment era by investing in skills, governance and opportunities that ensure people benefit from the technology.
The most powerful organisations never chase money first
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001555651/farmers-blame-mps-senators-for-oppressive-tea-levies
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2026-08-19
Farmers blame MPs, Senators for oppressive tea levies
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Meru tea farmers are calling on President William Ruto’s administration to scrap the 0.8 per cent tea export levy and reduce other taxes, they say are driving up production costs.
Farmers blame MPs, Senators for oppressive tea levies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555652/obado-seeks-forgiveness-from-sharon-otienos-family
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2026-08-19
Obado seeks forgiveness from Sharon Otieno's family
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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado continues to deny involvement in the murder of Sharon Otieno while seeking reconciliation with her family and asking the court for leniency.
Obado seeks forgiveness from Sharon Otieno's family
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555653/the-businesses-that-survive-the-next-decade-will-be-the-ones-that-learned-to-read-risk
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2026-08-19
The businesses that survive the next decade will be the ones that learned to read risk
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How businesses can use credit intelligence and financial data to assess customer risk, reduce loan defaults, improve lending decisions, and strengthen collections.
The businesses that survive the next decade will be the ones that learned to read risk
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555654/family-bank-profit-soars-to-shsh37b-as-absa-ups-dividend-amid-profit-dip
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2026-08-19
Family Bank profit soars to ShSh3.7b as Absa ups dividend amid profit dip
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Family Bank’s half-year profit surged 62 per cent to Sh3.7 billion, while Absa Bank Kenya’s earnings fell 10 per cent to Sh10.5 billion despite declaring a Sh2.72 billion interim dividend.
Family Bank profit soars to ShSh3.7b as Absa ups dividend amid profit dip
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555656/how-bid-to-formalise-small-businesses-is-doing-more-harm-than-good
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2026-08-19
How bid to formalise small businesses is doing more harm than good
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A study cited by Prof Hiroyuki Hino argues that Kenya’s drive to formalise small businesses and bring them into the tax system could undermine the informal practices.
How bid to formalise small businesses is doing more harm than good
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001555657/focus-on-third-leg-of-national-boxing-league
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2026-08-19
Focus on third leg of National Boxing League
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Smaller boxing clubs are looking to make their mark at the third leg of the National Boxing League in Vihiga, while KDF and Kenya Police renew their battle for league supremacy.
Focus on third leg of National Boxing League
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555658/ruto-acknowledges-gaps-in-healthcare-as-kenya-pursues-uhc-agenda
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2026-08-19
Ruto acknowledges gaps in healthcare as Kenya pursues UHC agenda
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President William Ruto has acknowledged that Kenya still faces gaps in healthcare that must be addressed to fully realise Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Ruto acknowledges gaps in healthcare as Kenya pursues UHC agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555661/can-president-ruto-ever-crush-goons
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2026-08-19
Can President Ruto ever crush goons?
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President William Ruto’s repeated promises to curb political violence, goonism and criminal gangs in Kenya seem to fail with the recurring nature of political violence.
Can President Ruto ever crush goons?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555663/tsc-faulted-for-lack-of-clear-social-media-guidelines-as-it-fights-gag-claims
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2026-08-19
TSC faulted for lack of clear social media guidelines as it fights gag claims
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The Teachers Service Commission has been faulted for failing to provide clear guidelines to teachers on how they should navigate social media.
TSC faulted for lack of clear social media guidelines as it fights gag claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555664/ww1-german-widow-sniper-who-killed-british-soldiers-from-a-baobab-tree
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2026-08-19
WW1: German widow sniper who killed British soldiers from a Baobab tree
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An exploration Taita Taveta’s largely overlooked World War I heritage, highlighting sites such as the Sniper’s Baobab, Salaita Hill, the Voi–Taveta railway and Maktau airstrip.
WW1: German widow sniper who killed British soldiers from a Baobab tree
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555666/untouchable-goons-the-brazen-political-militia-reigning-terror-on-opposition
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2026-08-19
Untouchable goons: The brazen political militia reigning terror on opposition
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Their language is one-fear and violence against anyone opposing the push for President William Ruto’s reelection and that of senior ODM politicians bankrolling their activities.
Untouchable goons: The brazen political militia reigning terror on opposition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555667/super-el-nino-why-15m-kenyans-could-face-floods
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2026-08-19
'Super' El Nino: Why 1.5m Kenyans could face floods
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At least 1.5 million Kenyans could be adversely affected by flooding during the October-December rainfall season, with several counties facing the risk of displacement.
'Super' El Nino: Why 1.5m Kenyans could face floods
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555669/oparanya-eyes-dp-slot-warns-of-odm-exit-over-power-sharing-deal
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2026-08-19
Oparanya eyes DP slot, warns of ODM exit over power-sharing deal
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A political storm is brewing within the ODM and the broad-based government, CS Wycliffe Oparanya and a section of ODM MPs pushing for him to become President William Ruto’s running mate.
Oparanya eyes DP slot, warns of ODM exit over power-sharing deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555670/government-to-import-25-million-bags-of-maize-due-to-massive-crop-failure
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2026-08-19
Government to import 25 million bags of maize due to massive crop failure
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The government is set to import 2.3 billion kilogrammes of maize to cushion the country against looming food shortage due to massive crop failures due to drought in most parts of the country.
Government to import 25 million bags of maize due to massive crop failure
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555671/pomp-and-colour-as-standard-group-marks-new-epl-season-in-style
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2026-08-19
Pomp and colour as Standard Group marks new EPL season in style
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It was a day filled with football, music, colour and plenty of smiles as The Standard Group PLC officially kicked off its new journey as the home of live English Premier League radio commentary.
Pomp and colour as Standard Group marks new EPL season in style
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555672/champions-moi-girls-and-musingu-through-to-handball-semi-finals
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2026-08-19
Champions Moi Girls and Musingu through to handball semi-finals
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Reigning girls handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga and Musingu Boys Senior School are through to the semi-finals of the 2026 East Africa Games currently on here in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Champions Moi Girls and Musingu through to handball semi-finals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001555673/afcon-2027-hosts-urged-to-prepare-formidable-squads-officials-warned-of-corruption
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2026-08-19
AFCON 2027: Hosts urged to prepare formidable squads, officials warned of corruption
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Countries have been urged to put their houses in order very early in order to let their teams gel.
AFCON 2027: Hosts urged to prepare formidable squads, officials warned of corruption
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001555674/bayerns-musiala-reveals-neurological-disorder-after-on-field-collapse
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2026-08-19
Bayern's Musiala reveals 'neurological disorder' after on-field collapse
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Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days on Tuesday.
Bayern's Musiala reveals 'neurological disorder' after on-field collapse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001555675/reports-reveal-jeff-bezos-consortium-bought-nearly-40-per-cent-of-liverpool
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2026-08-19
Reports reveal Jeff Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 per cent of Liverpool
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A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40 percent of Premier League giants Liverpool, the Athletic reported Tuesday.
Reports reveal Jeff Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 per cent of Liverpool
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555677/unpaid-health-workers-deepen-strain-on-drc-ebola-response
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2026-08-19
Unpaid health workers deepen strain on DRC Ebola response
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Unpaid and overstretched health workers are becoming a critical bottleneck in the DRC’s Ebola response, threatening surveillance, treatment and infection control as the outbreak spreads.
Unpaid health workers deepen strain on DRC Ebola response
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555678/ktda-warns-critics-against-circulating-leaked-loan-data
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2026-08-19
KTDA warns critics against circulating leaked loan data
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KTDA has urged tea farmers to disregard unverified loan and financial documents circulating online, as concerns over Sh34.2 billion in factory loans fuel calls for directors to be removed.
KTDA warns critics against circulating leaked loan data
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555681/police-reservist-on-the-run-after-murder-links
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2026-08-19
Police reservist on the run after murder links
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Police are hunting an NPR officer suspected of killing Miraa trader Julius Kaliunga in Meru, as his family and rights groups demand answers, accountability and justice.
Police reservist on the run after murder links
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001555682/gachagua-positions-dcp-as-mt-kenya-vehicle-for-2027-power-bid
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2026-08-19
Gachagua positions DCP as Mt Kenya vehicle for 2027 power bid
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Rigathi Gachagua and his allies are seeking to consolidate Mt Kenya behind DCP as a single political vehicle for the 2027 election while building alliances with leaders beyond the region.
Gachagua positions DCP as Mt Kenya vehicle for 2027 power bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555684/treasury-officials-business-owners-charged-over-sh157bn-profit-fraud
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2026-08-19
Treasury officials, business owners charged over Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud
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Eleven suspects, including Treasury officials and business owners, have denied 121 charges linked to the alleged diversion and laundering of Sh1.57 billion from the IFAD-funded PROFIT programme.
Treasury officials, business owners charged over Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555685/homa-bay-violence-sparks-political-blame-game
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2026-08-19
Homa Bay violence sparks political blame game
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ODM and Homa Bay leaders have traded accusations over the violence surrounding the Linda Mwananchi rally, with ODM calling for thorough investigations while the NCIC summons Peter Kaluma.
Homa Bay violence sparks political blame game
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555686/attacks-on-journalists-a-deliberate-bid-to-blackout-kenyans-stakeholders-warn
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2026-08-19
Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn
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Attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment are creating an information blackout that could prevent Kenyans from knowing what happens during political events, media stakeholders warn.
Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001555687/babu-owino-orengo-accuse-ruto-wanga-kaluma-of-orchestrating-homa-bay-violence
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2026-08-19
Babu Owino, Orengo accuse Ruto, Wanga, Kaluma of orchestrating Homa Bay violence
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Babu Owino and James Orengo have accused President William Ruto, Gladys Wanga and Peter Kaluma of orchestrating the violence that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay.
Babu Owino, Orengo accuse Ruto, Wanga, Kaluma of orchestrating Homa Bay violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001555688/mother-daughter-arrested-over-alleged-sh40-million-karatina-land-fraud
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2026-08-19
Mother, daughter arrested over alleged Sh40 million Karatina land fraud
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Mother and daughter linked to Sh40 million land fraud in Karatina arrested by detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit.
Mother, daughter arrested over alleged Sh40 million Karatina land fraud
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001555689/why-rutos-health-reform-claims-are-under-scrutiny
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2026-08-19
Why Ruto's health reform claims are under scrutiny
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Some claims from President William Ruto's address expose the gap between political promises and what the public record can actually prove
Why Ruto's health reform claims are under scrutiny
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555690/criminal-liability-does-not-expire-maanzo-warns-politicians-sponsoring-goons
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2026-08-19
Criminal liability does not expire, Maanzo warns politicians sponsoring goons
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Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has warned politicians sponsoring political goons that criminal liability does not expire, urging President William Ruto to end tolerance of poll violence.
Criminal liability does not expire, Maanzo warns politicians sponsoring goons
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555696/rescue-mission-underway-after-tourist-helicopter-crashes-in-samburu
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2026-08-19
Rescue mission underway after tourist helicopter crashes in Samburu
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Air Accident Investigation’s Department to open probe after helicopter crashes in Mt Lolokwe, Samburu, KCAA says coordinating rescue response.
Rescue mission underway after tourist helicopter crashes in Samburu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555697/state-projects-stall-as-officers-shift-gear-to-2027-politics
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2026-08-19
State projects stall as officers shift gear to 2027 politics
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State officers in Western Kenya are facing growing criticism for allegedly using government projects and resources to advance their 2027 political ambitions.
State projects stall as officers shift gear to 2027 politics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001555698/sh27-billion-makueni-power-drive-targets-23682-households
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2026-08-19
Sh2.7 billion Makueni power drive targets 23,682 households
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The government has allocated Sh2.7 billion to connect 23,682 households in Makueni County to electricity during the current financial year.
Sh2.7 billion Makueni power drive targets 23,682 households
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555699/cbc-school-clusters-fail-to-bridge-education-inequality-gap-report
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2026-08-19
CBC school clusters fail to bridge education inequality gap - report
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According to the report, performance is influenced by numerous school-level factors and is not entirely dependent on learner ability and effort.
CBC school clusters fail to bridge education inequality gap - report
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001555700/pandya-hospital-ordered-to-pay-sh6m-over-childs-amputated-arm
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2026-08-19
Pandya Hospital ordered to pay Sh6m over child's amputated arm
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Pandya Memorial Hospital has been ordered to pay Sh6.03 million after a court found it liable for negligence that led to the amputation of a child’s right arm.
Pandya Hospital ordered to pay Sh6m over child's amputated arm
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001555701/30-stolen-phones-recovered-as-police-bust-alleged-theft-syndicate
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2026-08-19
30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate
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Three suspects arrested as police recover 30 handsets, safe box, in targeted operation to dismantle phone syndicate in Nairobi's Kangemi market.
30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555702/national-county-governments-clash-over-payment-of-doctors-on-postgraduate-training
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2026-08-19
National, County Governments clash over payment of doctors on postgraduate training
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Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale, differed with the proposal maintaining that the county governments should pay the doctors and not the national government.
National, County Governments clash over payment of doctors on postgraduate training
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001555703/blow-as-china-declines-to-sign-pact-on-illegal-fishing
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2026-08-19
Blow as China declines to sign pact on illegal fishing
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Blow to Kenya's war on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing following reports that China has refused to sign the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference.
Blow as China declines to sign pact on illegal fishing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001555704/nyoro-receives-a-heroic-welcome-in-kiharu-calls-for-opposition-unity-to-unseat-ruto
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2026-08-19
Nyoro receives a heroic welcome in Kiharu, calls for opposition unity to unseat Ruto
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called for opposition unity under a common presidential candidate to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Nyoro receives a heroic welcome in Kiharu, calls for opposition unity to unseat Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555705/didmus-barasa-bets-on-eradicating-grassthatched-houses-in-bid-to-win-bungoma-governorship
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2026-08-19
Didmus Barasa bets on eradicating grassthatched houses in bid to win Bungoma governorship
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Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa is intensifying his push to eradicate grass-thatched homes across Bungoma County as part of efforts to improve livelihoods.
Didmus Barasa bets on eradicating grassthatched houses in bid to win Bungoma governorship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555706/14-arrested-over-fake-bus-ticket-websites-targeting-nakuru-travellers
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2026-08-19
14 arrested over fake bus ticket websites targeting Nakuru travellers
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Police arrest 14 suspects linked to a string of cybercrime activities in Nakuru; 25 mobile phones, 16 SIM card plates, and 10 SIM cards seized.
14 arrested over fake bus ticket websites targeting Nakuru travellers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555707/campaigns-kick-off-in-nigerian-presidential-race
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2026-08-19
Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race
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Campaigning kicked off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.
Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555709/former-odm-chairperson-teddy-mwambire-joins-the-peoples-movement-party
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2026-08-19
Former ODM chairperson Teddy Mwambire joins the People's Movement Party
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Immediate former Kilifi County ODM chairman Teddy Mwambire has defected to the People’s Renaissance Movement party (PRM).
Former ODM chairperson Teddy Mwambire joins the People's Movement Party
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555710/indonesia-family-finds-84-year-old-woman-alive-days-after-earthquake
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2026-08-19
Indonesia family finds 84-year-old woman alive days after earthquake
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A paralysed 84-year-old woman has been found alive three days after a strong earthquake flattened her home on an Indonesian island, an official said Wednesday, as the death toll rose to 73.
Indonesia family finds 84-year-old woman alive days after earthquake
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-19
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