https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561768/gachagua-muturi-feud-threatens-opposition-unity-in-mt-kenya
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2026-11-08
Gachagua-Muturi feud threatens opposition unity in Mt Kenya
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Gachagua and Muturi’s altercations are an outward manifestation of a simmering and unresolved political dynamic in the Mt Kenya region.
Gachagua-Muturi feud threatens opposition unity in Mt Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561771/death-and-attempted-cover-up-fresh-details-emerge-over-regina-re-mothers-murder
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2026-11-08
Death and attempted cover-up; fresh details emerge over Regina Re mother's murder
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Investigators are also said to be examining the conduct of the granddaughter, Thandie, who allegedly changed her clothes after the incident.
Death and attempted cover-up; fresh details emerge over Regina Re mother's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561782/sakajas-realignment-triggers-infighting-within-odm-as-new-entrants-jostle-for-top-seat
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2026-11-08
Sakaja's realignment triggers infighting within ODM as new entrants jostle for top seat
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The race to control Nairobi ahead of the 2027 general election continues to heat up as new entrants throw their hat in the ring.
Sakaja's realignment triggers infighting within ODM as new entrants jostle for top seat
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561785/political-defections-expose-udas-soft-underbelly
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2026-11-08
Political defections expose UDA's soft underbelly
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A wave of defections and realignments within the political landscape has exposed the soft underbelly of the ruling UDA party.
Political defections expose UDA's soft underbelly
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561788/inside-rutos-plan-to-use-chiefs-to-campaign-for-2027-re-election
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2026-11-08
Inside Ruto's plan to use chiefs to campaign for 2027 re-election
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Ruto has already hosted chiefs and village elders at State House, where he made commitments concerning their welfare and working conditions, including improved facilitation.
Inside Ruto's plan to use chiefs to campaign for 2027 re-election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561789/how-successive-regimes-have-used-chiefs-to-advance-political-interests
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2026-11-08
How successive regimes have used chiefs to advance political interests
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Chiefs and their assistants have been used and misused by successive regimes to shove the Government’s message down the throats of Kenyans.
How successive regimes have used chiefs to advance political interests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561710/14-year-old-girl-recounts-alleged-defilement-by-lumakanda-ocs
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2026-11-07
14-year-old girl recounts alleged defilement by Lumakanda OCS
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Lumakanda OCS Wycliffe Kwendo is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl at their home in Lugari.
14-year-old girl recounts alleged defilement by Lumakanda OCS
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561711/kanja-fails-to-appear-before-senate-for-third-time-over-kiprotichs-abduction
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2026-11-07
Kanja fails to appear before Senate for third time over Kiprotich's abduction
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The failure by Kanja to appear before Senators raises serious questions as to whether there might be some cover up since the Police have been accused of being behind the abduction.
Kanja fails to appear before Senate for third time over Kiprotich's abduction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001561712/on-rising-abductions-has-the-state-lost-control-of-security-agents
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2026-11-07
On rising abductions, has the State lost control of security agents?
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While political protection expires with administrations, serious crimes do not carry a statute of limitations. Sooner or later, justice catches up.
On rising abductions, has the State lost control of security agents?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001561713/citizens-oversight-in-policing-must-surmount-legal-formalism
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2026-11-07
Citizens oversight in policing must surmount legal formalism
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To be clear, the IG's operational independence is vital. However, independence in command must not be conflated with impunity in human resource management.
Citizens oversight in policing must surmount legal formalism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001561715/obituaries-and-the-art-of-telling-the-story-of-a-life
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2026-11-07
Obituaries and the art of telling the story of a life
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An obituary should be a literary account of a human life. It is a work of narrative nonfiction that demands research and imagination. You cannot do it without good writing skills.
Obituaries and the art of telling the story of a life
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001561717/kibera-explores-drugs-underworld-in-new-self-published-thriller
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2026-11-07
Kibera explores drugs underworld in new self-published thriller
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His work suggests extensive geographical research and wide reading. There are few, if any, mundane paragraphs in it. Perhaps this literary inclination runs in the family.
Kibera explores drugs underworld in new self-published thriller
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001561721/how-the-us-midterm-elections-challenged-trumps-political-agenda
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2026-11-07
How the US midterm elections challenged Trump's political agenda
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The upsurge of ‘unhappy’ young people choosing to protect their countries by voting out political misfits reinforces faith in the power of the ballot.
How the US midterm elections challenged Trump's political agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561722/issue-local-currency-loans-to-reduce-debt-burden-report-says
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2026-11-07
Issue local currency loans to reduce debt burden, report says
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Countries such as Kenya could ease their debt burden if multilateral lenders extended more loans in local currencies, reducing their exposure to exchange rate fluctuations.
Issue local currency loans to reduce debt burden, report says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001561724/charlene-ruto-inside-love-glamour-and-cross-border-union
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2026-11-07
Charlene Ruto: Inside love, glamour and cross-border union
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Charlene Ruto has officially stepped into a new chapter of her life after tying the knot with Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge in a glamorous white wedding in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Charlene Ruto: Inside love, glamour and cross-border union
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561725/200-years-why-paul-makenzi-was-not-sentenced-to-death-over-shakahola-murders
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2026-11-07
200 years: Why Paul Makenzi was not sentenced to death over Shakahola murders
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The sentencing followed a judgment delivered on October 19, 2026, when Justice Mochache found Makenzi and 28 co-accused guilty of all 191 murder charges.
200 years: Why Paul Makenzi was not sentenced to death over Shakahola murders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561726/shakahola-wasnt-the-first-a-history-of-deadly-cults-that-have-claimed-lives-across-the-world
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2026-11-07
Shakahola wasn't the first: A history of deadly cults that have claimed lives across the world
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Across the border in Uganda, the 2000 Kanungu tragedy remains one of Africa's deadliest religious disasters
Shakahola wasn't the first: A history of deadly cults that have claimed lives across the world
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561727/nyabisase-schools-troubled-history-of-unrest-exam-malpractice
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2026-11-07
Nyabisase School's troubled history of unrest, exam malpractice
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During the confrontation, one officer fired six shots to scare the students before the learners overwhelmed the team and seized his pistol.
Nyabisase School's troubled history of unrest, exam malpractice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561728/what-odm-must-do-to-avert-looming-voter-apathy
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2026-11-07
What ODM must do to avert looming voter apathy
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ODM must confront an uncomfortable reality: political influence in government means little if the party can no longer mobilise its traditional supporters to vote.
What ODM must do to avert looming voter apathy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561731/kcse-milestone-overshadowed-by-deaths-insecurity-and-disruptions
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2026-11-07
KCSE milestone overshadowed by deaths, insecurity and disruptions
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Two candidates died after falling ill, while another was allegedly murdered at her family home in Siaya County before the examinations began.
KCSE milestone overshadowed by deaths, insecurity and disruptions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001561735/africa-hopes-trump-will-be-put-in-check-after-the-midterm-polls
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2026-11-07
Africa hopes Trump will be put in check after the midterm polls
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The midterms have changed the political temperatures in Washington but not the fundamental tenor of US–Africa relations.
Africa hopes Trump will be put in check after the midterm polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001561736/can-chickens-fly-governor-sakaja-knows-better
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2026-11-07
Can chickens fly? Governor Sakaja knows better
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Since his defection from President William Ruto’s UDA to ODM last week, my reading is that Mr Sakaja is unsure of his re-election chances in 2027.
Can chickens fly? Governor Sakaja knows better
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561737/mps-should-act-carefully-on-election-laws-now
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2026-11-07
MPs should act carefully on election laws now
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Kenya does not need an electoral system whose credibility rests on acceptance of an unexplained final number.
MPs should act carefully on election laws now
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561740/the-making-of-phoebe-okowa-kenyan-jurist-at-the-worlds-top-court
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2026-11-07
The making of Phoebe Okowa, Kenyan jurist at the world's top court
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Lawyer Philip Mugor, chairperson of the Senior Counsel Bar, recalls Okowa as an exceptionally bright and ambitious student who knew what she wanted to achieve.
The making of Phoebe Okowa, Kenyan jurist at the world's top court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001561741/tussle
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2026-11-07
Tussle
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Tussle
Tussle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001561742/ahem
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2026-11-07
Ahem
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Ahem...
Ahem
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561743/poisons-board-secures-two-seats-at-african-medicines-technical-committees
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2026-11-07
Poison's board secures two seats at African Medicines technical committees
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Kenya has secured two positions on key technical committees of the African Medicines Agency, strengthening its influence in shaping medicines regulation and clinical trials oversight.
Poison's board secures two seats at African Medicines technical committees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001561744/kalonzo-claims-61-people-killed-in-homa-bay-violence-calls-for-special-inquiry
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2026-11-07
Kalonzo claims 61 people killed in Homa Bay violence, calls for special inquiry
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While calling for a special public inquiry into the aftermath of the violence, Kalonzo said there must be accountability for the events that happened on August 16, 2026.
Kalonzo claims 61 people killed in Homa Bay violence, calls for special inquiry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001561745/el-nino-fears-expose-gaps-in-western-kenyas-disaster-preparedness
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2026-11-07
El Nino fears expose gaps in Western Kenya's disaster preparedness
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Governor Barasa says the county has put measures in place to protect people living in flood-prone areas and is working with the national government to respond to the expected rains.
El Nino fears expose gaps in Western Kenya's disaster preparedness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561746/olunga-marcelo-return-as-mccarthy-names-seven-fresh-faces-in-harambee-stars-squad
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2026-11-07
Olunga, Marcelo return as McCarthy names seven fresh faces in Harambee Stars squad
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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has turned to a blend of returning experience and fresh talent as he seeks to revive Kenya's fortunes in the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign
Olunga, Marcelo return as McCarthy names seven fresh faces in Harambee Stars squad
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561747/how-martha-karua-matiangi-and-nyoro-could-split-oppositions-vote-in-2027
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2026-11-07
How Martha Karua, Matiang'i and Nyoro could split Opposition's vote in 2027
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Fred Matiang’i is estimated to have the potential to marshal more than 1.2 million votes, while Nyoro and Karua could each bring in their support.
How Martha Karua, Matiang'i and Nyoro could split Opposition's vote in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561748/from-lifestyle-to-age-pesticides-and-herbicides-what-really-causes-cancer
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2026-11-07
From lifestyle to age, pesticides and herbicides: What really causes Cancer?
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A National Control Strategy indicates that cancer is now the third leading cause of death in Kenya, registering an annual incidence of 42,116 new cases and 27,092 deaths.
From lifestyle to age, pesticides and herbicides: What really causes Cancer?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561749/why-kenya-could-be-facing-pesticide-poisoning-pandemic
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2026-11-07
Why Kenya could be facing pesticide poisoning pandemic
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The test results, which are part of the application to allow the 87 to join the case as petitioners, create a grim picture of the herbicides and pesticides used in the country.
Why Kenya could be facing pesticide poisoning pandemic
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001561750/vladimir-putin-advises-african-countries-to-join-next-gen-international-payment-networks
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2026-11-07
Vladimir Putin advises African countries to join next-gen international payment networks
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Speaking at the third edition of the Russia–Africa Summit, Putin suggested that African countries connect to high-tech international payment networks.
Vladimir Putin advises African countries to join next-gen international payment networks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561751/50000-visas-expire-as-government-urged-to-step-up-diplomatic-talks-with-saudi-arabia
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2026-11-07
50,000 visas expire as government urged to step up diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia
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The agencies warned that more than 50,000 visas for travellers destined to the Middle East could expire as the holy month of Ramadan approaches.
50,000 visas expire as government urged to step up diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mombasa/article/2001561752/railways-boss-accused-of-contempt-over-disposal-of-scrap-metals
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2026-11-07
Railways boss accused of contempt over disposal of scrap metals
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Justice Joe Omido issued conservatory orders barring Kenya Railways Corporation from dismantling and disposing of any scrap metal, railway sleepers, rails or other materials.
Railways boss accused of contempt over disposal of scrap metals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561754/police-lob-teargas-as-fkf-special-general-meeting-erupts-into-chaos-in-meru
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2026-11-07
Police lob teargas as FKF Special General Meeting erupts into chaos in Meru
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Chaos has erupted at Three Steers Hotel in Meru on Saturday as police moved to restore order at the venue of the FKF Special General Meeting, with the crucial gathering yet to begin
Police lob teargas as FKF Special General Meeting erupts into chaos in Meru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561755/africa-cdc-praises-kenyas-ebola-response-model
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2026-11-07
Africa CDC praises Kenya's Ebola response model
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The latest data from the Africa CDC showed that confirmed cases in the ongoing multi-country Ebola outbreak have reached 10,699, with more than 5,202 deaths.
Africa CDC praises Kenya's Ebola response model
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561758/kenyan-youths-warned-against-fake-overseas-job-offers
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2026-11-07
Kenyan youths warned against fake overseas job offers
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She said they can verify the validity of recruitment company’s registration with the National Employment Authority before committing themselves to any overseas employment arrangement.
Kenyan youths warned against fake overseas job offers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561759/guatemalan-lawmaker-three-police-officers-killed-in-attack
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2026-11-07
Guatemalan lawmaker, three police officers killed in attack
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"President Luis Contreras, members of the Board of Directors and lawmakers mourn the tragic passing of Congressman Julio Cesar Portillo Paz, representative of the Zacapa district."
Guatemalan lawmaker, three police officers killed in attack
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561760/malaysian-king-at-odds-with-attorney-general-over-ex-pm-najibs-pardon
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2026-11-07
Malaysian king at odds with attorney general over ex-PM Najib's pardon
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On Friday, the country's attorney general blocked the former prime minister's transfer to house arrest after the fine was paid, saying his office needed more clarification on the pardon.
Malaysian king at odds with attorney general over ex-PM Najib's pardon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561761/trump-names-hardliner-miller-chief-of-staff-after-midterms-rout
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2026-11-07
Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout
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Ultra-loyalist Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles, who becomes the first major White House casualty from the Democratic landslide earlier this week.
Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561762/us-offers-20-million-reward-for-info-on-irans-nuclear-program
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2026-11-07
US offers $20 million reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program'
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The program was established in 1984 under the State Department's national security rewards program to offer money for information that protects American lives and interests.
US offers $20 million reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561764/crisis-hit-paraguay-impeaches-pena-replaces-him-with-vp-alliana
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2026-11-07
Crisis-hit Paraguay impeaches Pena, replaces him with VP Alliana
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"Justice has been done. Now we want him to give us back our money and go to jail," Jessica Aquino, 32, told AFP.
Crisis-hit Paraguay impeaches Pena, replaces him with VP Alliana
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001561765/meru-hotel-counts-losses-after-goons-disrupt-fkfs-meeting
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2026-11-07
Meru Hotel counts losses after goons disrupt FKF's meeting
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Some of the delegates were still in their rooms when police and a group of youth gained entry to the hotel at Makutano in North Imenti
Meru Hotel counts losses after goons disrupt FKF's meeting
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561766/fkf-general-assembly-resolves-to-expel-mariga-and-six-other-nec-members
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2026-11-07
FKF General Assembly resolves to expel Mariga and six other NEC members
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FKF General Assembly has resolved to expel Vice President McDonald Mariga and six other members of the National Executive Committee following a Special General Meeting
FKF General Assembly resolves to expel Mariga and six other NEC members
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561767/pope-leo-begins-south-america-tour-in-fairly-good-shape
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2026-11-07
Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape'
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The 71-year-old pontiff will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on one of the most intense papal trips in decades, meeting political leaders, prisoners and the poor, as well as old friends.
Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561773/odm-uda-team-begins-fine-tuning-joint-manifesto-ahead-of-2027-elections
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2026-11-07
ODM-UDA team begins fine-tuning joint manifesto ahead of 2027 elections
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The team met ODM deputy party leader Abdulswamad Nassir as they raced against time to fine-tune the document ahead of the 2027 General election, which is 10 months away.
ODM-UDA team begins fine-tuning joint manifesto ahead of 2027 elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561778/ruto-takes-development-tour-to-gusii-region
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2026-11-07
Ruto takes development tour to Gusii region
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Ruto's allies in Gusii have been busy laying the groundwork for his coming with a series of public meetings characterised by handouts and political persuasion.
Ruto takes development tour to Gusii region
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561779/kenya-steps-up-ebola-screening-even-as-active-cases-decline
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2026-11-07
Kenya steps up Ebola screening even as active cases decline
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Kenya is stepping up Ebola surveillance at health facilities even as the number of patients under treatment drops to one following the recovery and discharge of six others.
Kenya steps up Ebola screening even as active cases decline
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561780/src-loses-bid-to-cut-judges-medical-cover-travel-allowances
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2026-11-07
SRC loses bid to cut judges' medical cover, travel allowances
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The High Court has declared unconstitutional the SRC decision to slash judges’ medical and travel benefits, warning that the move undermined judicial independence.
SRC loses bid to cut judges' medical cover, travel allowances
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561784/relocate-technical-colleges-from-nairobi-to-konza-technopolis
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2026-11-07
Relocate technical colleges from Nairobi to Konza Technopolis
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Locking up billions of shillings in Nairobi CBD soil while students train on obsolete machinery is an economic paradox. Kenya must execute a bold infrastructural swap.
Relocate technical colleges from Nairobi to Konza Technopolis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561787/ousted-fkf-members-break-silence-after-dismissal
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2026-11-07
Ousted FKF members break silence after dismissal
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Shikanda, a former Kenyan international, said their ouster was illegal, claiming that the genuine delegates were locked out.
Ousted FKF members break silence after dismissal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561790/mudavadi-urges-western-kenya-to-unite-says-region-cannot-remain-on-sidelines
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2026-11-07
Mudavadi urges Western Kenya to unite, says region cannot remain on sidelines
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Western Kenya to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the region must strengthen its political representation.
Mudavadi urges Western Kenya to unite, says region cannot remain on sidelines
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561791/familys-agony-as-latifa-akumus-body-found-miles-away-boyfriend-arrested
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2026-11-07
Family's agony as Latifa Akumu's body found miles away, boyfriend arrested
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The body of Latifa Akumu was found floating on the River Nithi.
Family's agony as Latifa Akumu's body found miles away, boyfriend arrested
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001561798/young-lionesses-maul-fiji-as-richard-makes-triathlon-history
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2026-11-07
Young Lionesses maul Fiji as Richard makes triathlon history
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Kenyan girls fought gallantly against the wounded Fijians who were fighting for survival after launching their campaign with a heavy 21-4 defeat to China.
Young Lionesses maul Fiji as Richard makes triathlon history
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001561799/kuria-savours-standard-county-golf-classic-victory
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2026-11-07
Kuria savours Standard County Golf Classic victory
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Kuria fired 42 stableford points to walk away with a one night for two at Oltukai Lodge in Amboseli.
Kuria savours Standard County Golf Classic victory
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001561800/another-blow-as-mercy-oketch-fails-doping-test
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2026-11-07
Another blow as Mercy Oketch fails doping test
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The agency published names of athletes in a list headlined sprint sensation, world 4x400m mixed relays bronze medallist Mercy Oketch.
Another blow as Mercy Oketch fails doping test
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561801/nairobi-united-motivated-by-sponsorship-deal-ahead-of-gor-duel
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2026-11-07
Nairobi United motivated by sponsorship deal ahead of Gor duel
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Despite heavy spending in the transfer window, Naibois are 14th on the log with a paltry four points from five matches (four draws and a loss).
Nairobi United motivated by sponsorship deal ahead of Gor duel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561802/government-takes-development-audit-to-kenyans-doorsteps
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2026-11-07
Government takes development audit to Kenyans' doorsteps
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The Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen accountability, improve service delivery and bridge the information gap between public investments and citizens.
Government takes development audit to Kenyans' doorsteps
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001561803/father-arrested-after-daughters-found-dead-in-suspected-poisoning-in-kisumu
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2026-11-07
Father arrested after daughters found dead in suspected poisoning in Kisumu
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The children, a seven-year-old and a four-year-old, were found dead in the sitting room of their father's two-room house, one lying on a couch and the other on the floor.
Father arrested after daughters found dead in suspected poisoning in Kisumu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
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