https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555465/anatomy-of-shame-selective-justice-as-goons-wreak-havoc-in-homa-bay
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2026-08-17
Anatomy of shame: Selective justice as goons wreak havoc in Homa Bay
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The war alarm bells had been loud, and so is the police inaction on leaders who openly advocated for violence against the Linda Mwananchi brigade ahead of the rally in Homa Bay,
Anatomy of shame: Selective justice as goons wreak havoc in Homa Bay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555468/final-term-governors-on-the-verge-of-political-oblivion
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2026-08-17
Final term governors on the verge of political oblivion
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As the 2027 General election draws ever closer, several governors currently serving their second and final terms are facing uncertainty over their political future.
Final term governors on the verge of political oblivion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555472/sh29bn-plan-to-build-13-new-level-5-hospitals-across-kenya
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2026-08-17
Sh29bn plan to build 13 new Level 5 hospitals across Kenya
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The government is set to spend Sh29 billion to expand Kenya’s specialised healthcare network through the construction of 13 new Level 5 referral hospitals.
Sh29bn plan to build 13 new Level 5 hospitals across Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555480/from-green-power-to-carbon-free-future-can-kenya-make-the-leap
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2026-08-17
From green power to carbon-free future: Can Kenya make the leap?
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With more than 90 per cent of its electricity generated from renewable sources, Kenya has earned international recognition for reducing dependence on fossil fuels
From green power to carbon-free future: Can Kenya make the leap?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555481/kenya-shifts-from-weather-warnings-to-action-before-crises
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2026-08-17
Kenya shifts from weather warnings to action before crises
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For a long time, the Kenya Meteorological Department has been informing Kenyans about what is expected, where and the intensity of the weather forecast.
Kenya shifts from weather warnings to action before crises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555485/resilient-linda-mwananchi-defies-odds-storms-homa-bay-in-defiance
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2026-08-17
Resilient Linda Mwananchi defies odds, storms Homa Bay in defiance
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo and Babu Owino, held rallies in Homa Bay despite alleged road blockades, intimidation and violence.
Resilient Linda Mwananchi defies odds, storms Homa Bay in defiance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555486/the-animal-farm-questions-on-double-standards-broad-based-inciters-treated-with-kid-gloves
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2026-08-17
The animal farm? Questions on double standards broad-based inciters treated with kid gloves
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That the countdown to next year’s General Election is putting immense pressure on the competing political sides is not in doubt.
The animal farm? Questions on double standards broad-based inciters treated with kid gloves
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555491/kenyan-girls-and-boys-chase-second-volleyball-wins
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2026-08-17
Kenyan girls and boys chase second volleyball wins
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Former East Africa girls’ volleyball champions Kesogon Mixed Senior School will return to action today as the 2026 regional games enter day four here in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Kenyan girls and boys chase second volleyball wins
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001555458/passengers-stranded-as-youth-barricade-roads-in-homa-bay
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2026-08-16
Passengers stranded as youth barricade roads in Homa Bay
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Transport was paralysed in Homa Bay town after youths barricaded roads ahead of the Linda Mwananchi movement rally on Sunday.
Passengers stranded as youth barricade roads in Homa Bay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555459/ncic-under-pressure-to-act-over-inflammatory-political-remarks
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2026-08-16
NCIC under pressure to act over inflammatory political remarks
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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is under pressure to act over alleged inflammatory political remarks as tensions rise during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay.
NCIC under pressure to act over inflammatory political remarks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555461/why-the-worlds-procurement-profession-body-is-betting-on-kenya
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2026-08-16
Why the world's procurement profession body is betting on Kenya
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Kenya has been named the regional base of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, the world’s largest professional body for procurement and supply.
Why the world's procurement profession body is betting on Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001555464/homa-bay-county-gets-new-deputy-governor
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2026-08-16
Homa Bay county gets new deputy governor
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Homa Bay residents now have a new deputy governor after the office remained vacant for about six months following the resignation of former Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga.
Homa Bay county gets new deputy governor
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555466/high-cost-of-heart-surgery-leaves-kenyan-children-at-risk
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2026-08-16
High cost of heart surgery leaves Kenyan children at risk
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About three per cent of babies are born with congenital heart conditions, with families facing treatment costs ranging from Sh500,000 to as much as Sh4 million for major surgeries.
High cost of heart surgery leaves Kenyan children at risk
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555467/two-suspected-gang-members-arrested-with-crude-weapons-in-migori
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2026-08-16
Two suspected gang members arrested with crude weapons in Migori
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Police in Migori arrest two suspects and recover five machetes after foiled robbery on Nthiwa Road in Yamase.
Two suspected gang members arrested with crude weapons in Migori
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555469/amnesty-condemns-homa-bay-violence-accuses-police-of-inaction
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2026-08-16
Amnesty condemns Homa Bay violence, accuses police of inaction
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Amnesty Kenya condemns Homa Bay violence, attacks on journalists and disruption of broadcast, accuses security agencies of failing to protect citizens, demand probe.
Amnesty condemns Homa Bay violence, accuses police of inaction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001555471/call-for-urgent-support-as-vulnerable-learners-face-risk-of-dropping-out
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2026-08-16
Call for urgent support as vulnerable learners face risk of dropping out
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Education stakeholders have called for increased support for learners from vulnerable households and arid and semi-arid areas as schools prepare to reopen in the coming weeks.
Call for urgent support as vulnerable learners face risk of dropping out
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555475/gachagua-opposition-does-not-need-uhurus-money-to-send-ruto-home
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2026-08-16
Gachagua: Opposition does not need Uhuru's money to send Ruto home
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua says the opposition doesn't need financial sponsorship in the 2027 poll battle, accuses President Ruto of attacking Uhuru Kenyatta.
Gachagua: Opposition does not need Uhuru's money to send Ruto home
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555482/kalonzo-calls-out-ruto-over-escalating-political-violence
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2026-08-16
Kalonzo calls out Ruto over escalating political violence
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule have called out President William Ruto over the escalating political violence targeting the opposition.
Kalonzo calls out Ruto over escalating political violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555484/police-warn-politicians-against-incitement-ahead-of-political-activities
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2026-08-16
Police warn politicians against incitement ahead of political activities
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Police warn politicians against incitement and provocation likely to breach peace; NPS spokesperson Nyaga urges officers to uphold professionalism, impartiality.
Police warn politicians against incitement ahead of political activities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555487/varsities-challenged-to-turn-research-into-jobs-and-enterprises
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2026-08-16
Varsities challenged to turn research into jobs and enterprises
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Universities have been challenged to move beyond academic publications and accelerate the commercialisation of research and innovation to create jobs.
Varsities challenged to turn research into jobs and enterprises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555490/standard-group-launches-live-radio-commentary-of-epl
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2026-08-16
Standard Group launches live Radio commentary of EPL
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Football fans have a new reason to tune in as The Standard Group PLC officially launched its live radio commentary of the English Premier League.
Standard Group launches live Radio commentary of EPL
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001555492/police-arrest-14-suspects-during-linda-mwananchi-homa-bay-tour
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2026-08-16
Police arrest 14 suspects during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour
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Police say 14 people were arrested after chaos disrupted the Linda Mwananchi caravan in Homa Bay, ten held in Nyandiwa and Magunga, while 4 were arrested in Oyugis town.
Police arrest 14 suspects during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555493/dp-kindiki-hits-out-at-gachagua-over-his-attacks
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2026-08-16
DP Kindiki hits out at Gachagua over his attacks
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DP Kindiki hits out at Gachagua, accuses him of alleged incompetence, greed and sabotage; defends his record as Interior CS and warns against misleading Mt Kenya voters.
DP Kindiki hits out at Gachagua over his attacks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555494/kushner-meets-with-hamas-in-push-to-revive-gaza-plan
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2026-08-16
Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan
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US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader in Egypt on Sunday, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP
Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555495/barcelona-reach-deal-with-man-city-to-sign-rodri
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2026-08-16
Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri
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Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday.
Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555496/strikes-kill-19-in-russia-and-ukraine
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2026-08-16
Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine
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Strikes killed 19 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides.
Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555497/zimbabwe-ferry-capsizing-death-toll-rises-to-84-police
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2026-08-16
Zimbabwe ferry capsizing death toll rises to 84: police
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The death toll after an overloaded government ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba has risen to 84 after more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, the police said.
Zimbabwe ferry capsizing death toll rises to 84: police
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555498/12-killed-as-polish-bus-veers-off-hungary-highway
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2026-08-16
12 killed as Polish bus veers off Hungary highway
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A Polish bus crashed into a ditch on a Hungarian highway early Sunday, killing 12 people and leaving at least 10 with critical injuries, officials said.
12 killed as Polish bus veers off Hungary highway
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554801/how-state-house-blows-billions-in-the-name-of-hosting-delegations
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2026-08-16
How State House blows billions in the name of hosting delegations
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Cumulatively, the delegations cobbled together a whopping Sh755 million in 4 days only.
How State House blows billions in the name of hosting delegations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555396/western-kenya-unity-quest-gets-fresh-spark-from-sifunas-rallies
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2026-08-16
Western Kenya unity quest gets fresh spark from Sifuna's rallies
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Attempts to unite the Luhya have failed in the past. Masinde Muliro had the charisma and ability to do so.
Western Kenya unity quest gets fresh spark from Sifuna's rallies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555398/consequential-gold-processing-bill-gets-nod-from-mps
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2026-08-16
Consequential Gold Processing Bill gets nod from MPs
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The Gold Processing Bill,2023 seeks the establishment of the gold processing corporation as the central institution to license and regulate gold processing.
Consequential Gold Processing Bill gets nod from MPs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001555400/vision-2060-or-fantasy-the-hard-truth-behind-rutos-first-world-dream
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2026-08-16
Vision 2060 or fantasy? The hard truth behind Ruto's first world dream
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Dreams are magnificent because they are unrestrained by reality. But they are not necessarily visions. A vision comes with obligations.
Vision 2060 or fantasy? The hard truth behind Ruto's first world dream
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001555402/how-rutos-political-troubles-pushed-him-toward-vision-2060
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2026-08-16
How Ruto's political troubles pushed him toward Vision 2060
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Since Ruto repeatedly talks of his brilliance and ignores complaints and grievances because he is president, tensions developed in the country.
How Ruto's political troubles pushed him toward Vision 2060
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555404/pastors-you-have-51-sundays-to-make-things-right
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2026-08-16
Pastors, you have 51 Sundays to make things right
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Pastors, you have 51 Sundays — of courage and vision, of pulpit power, of prophetic prayer.
Pastors, you have 51 Sundays to make things right
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555405/why-political-parties-are-racing-against-time-to-forge-coalitions-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-08-16
Why political parties are racing against time to forge coalitions ahead of 2027 polls
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President William Ruto and the opposition leaders have intensified consultations to expand their influence and consequently increase their chances of winning.
Why political parties are racing against time to forge coalitions ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555406/the-untold-story-of-small-tea-farmers-some-bad-news-in-the-bonus-month
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2026-08-16
The untold story of small tea farmers: Some bad news in the 'bonus' month
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Inflated tea values let factories borrow more than their stocks could ever repay. When the tea sold for less, the loans were left uncovered.
The untold story of small tea farmers: Some bad news in the 'bonus' month
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555407/is-states-digital-push-fuelling-youth-debt-and-betting-crises
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2026-08-16
Is State's digital push fuelling youth debt and betting crises?
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Amid this aggressive government push to make technology and the internet accessible to all, more young people are losing their incomes through the same means.
Is State's digital push fuelling youth debt and betting crises?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555408/broad-based-coalition-faces-fresh-hurdles-as-odm-uda-leaders-harden-stance
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2026-08-16
Broad-based coalition faces fresh hurdles as ODM, UDA leaders harden stance
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Leaders from the two parties have ruled out negotiating on zoning, the Deputy Presidency post, and 50 per cent power sharing.
Broad-based coalition faces fresh hurdles as ODM, UDA leaders harden stance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555409/rutos-hand-in-kindikis-tribulations
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2026-08-16
Ruto's hand in Kindiki's tribulations
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Gachagua said it was Ruto who was behind Kindiki’s woes, saying he had warned him against being used to fight him.
Ruto's hand in Kindiki's tribulations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555410/showdown-as-linda-mwananchi-visits-homa-bay
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2026-08-16
Showdown as Linda Mwananchi visits Homa Bay
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Tension has been building ahead of the rally as reports emerged that some youths had been mobilised and paid between Sh1,000 and Sh3,000 to disrupt the rally.
Showdown as Linda Mwananchi visits Homa Bay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555411/panic-hits-rutos-camp-as-growing-opposition-wave-grips-western
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2026-08-16
Panic hits Ruto's camp as growing opposition wave grips Western
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The desperation in the president’s camp is glaring as they heighten mobilisation efforts.
Panic hits Ruto's camp as growing opposition wave grips Western
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555412/gachaguas-appeal-judges-gave-an-illogical-impracticable-or-artificial-verdict
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2026-08-16
Gachagua's appeal: Judges gave an illogical, impracticable or artificial verdict
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Former Deputy President Gachagua has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the impeachment verdict by the High Court.
Gachagua's appeal: Judges gave an illogical, impracticable or artificial verdict
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555418/cruiser-control-collide-with-furious-five-in-mug-of-mugs-plate-final
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2026-08-16
Cruiser Control collide with Furious Five in Mug of Mugs Plate final
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The team of Gideon Moi, Kimoi Moi, Sacha Camm and Robert Daniel improved on their performance after a bad start on the first day of the senior tournament.
Cruiser Control collide with Furious Five in Mug of Mugs Plate final
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/hockey/article/2001555420/st-anthonys-maul-mbarara-as-kamusinga-share-spoils-with-arusha-meru
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2026-08-16
St Anthony's maul Mbarara as Kamusinga share spoils with Arusha Meru
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St Anthony’s were the better side on both paper and pitch, as they dominated the Ugandans from the outset.
St Anthony's maul Mbarara as Kamusinga share spoils with Arusha Meru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001555421/dont-force-kenyan-children-into-career-boxes
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2026-08-16
Don't force Kenyan children into career boxes
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When learners are told that STEM are the only respectable route to success, we are not guiding them. We are narrowing their dreams.
Don't force Kenyan children into career boxes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001555422/ruto-revives-uhurus-ghost-amid-political-dilemma-ahead-of-2027
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2026-08-16
Ruto revives Uhuru's ghost amid political dilemma ahead of 2027
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When the incumbent is spending so much vocal and mental energy on attacking a retired president, all is certainly not well.
Ruto revives Uhuru's ghost amid political dilemma ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555423/why-kenya-should-design-every-road-around-human-life
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2026-08-16
Why Kenya should design every road around human life
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Road contracts must never become rewards for friendship or shortcuts to profit, because road building is not merely business but a trust over human life.
Why Kenya should design every road around human life
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555424/kenyans-tired-of-show-offs-amid-poverty
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2026-08-16
Kenyans tired of show-offs amid poverty
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Ruto has been filmed wearing wellingtons, clad in a Jacaru hat from Australia, while inspecting the ploughing of his farm, in readiness for planting season.
Kenyans tired of show-offs amid poverty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555425/how-namibia-reminded-me-about-mau-mau
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2026-08-16
How Namibia reminded me about Mau Mau
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The Namibian story also shows genocide does not end when the killing stops. Its consequences travel through generations.
How Namibia reminded me about Mau Mau
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555426/building-a-year-round-tourism-economy-beyond-peak-seasons
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2026-08-16
Building a year-round tourism economy beyond peak seasons
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I believe the time has come to deliberately build a tourism economy that generates demand all year round.
Building a year-round tourism economy beyond peak seasons
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555427/besides-ruto-must-go-opposition-must-define-their-alternative
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2026-08-16
Besides Ruto must go, opposition must define their alternative
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Removing one President is an event. Changing how Kenya is governed is a revolution.
Besides Ruto must go, opposition must define their alternative
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555428/live-blog-tension-high-in-homa-bay-ahead-of-linda-mwananchi-rally
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2026-08-16
Live Blog: Tension high in Homa Bay ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
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The reported barricading came despite assurances from the government that security would be heightened.
Live Blog: Tension high in Homa Bay ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555429/youth-raid-hotel-in-homa-bay-as-tension-rises-ahead-of-linda-mwananchi-rally
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2026-08-16
Youth raid hotel in Homa Bay as tension rises ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
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The youth armed with crude weapons raided the Homa Bay Tourist hotel on Saturday evening ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally..
Youth raid hotel in Homa Bay as tension rises ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555430/hurricane-lala-brushes-past-hawaiis-big-island-bringing-heavy-rain
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2026-08-16
Hurricane Lala brushes past Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain
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The eye of Hurricane Lala brushed past the southern part of Hawaii's Big Island, as heavy rain and strong winds struck the US Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding.
Hurricane Lala brushes past Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555431/something-we-dreamed-of-bangladesh-celebrates-historic-cricket-win
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2026-08-16
'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
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Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh's Test win in Australia as the country's biggest achievement in the five-day game, saying it could be a turning point for their cricketing ambitions.
'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555432/the-ukrainian-social-media-channels-tracking-russian-missiles
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2026-08-16
The Ukrainian social media channels tracking Russian missiles
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The chances of a missile attack on Kyiv that night were around 50 percent, according to the administrator of a social media channel monitoring Russian air raids.
The Ukrainian social media channels tracking Russian missiles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555434/hyperspectral-imaging-what-kenyas-next-national-vision-must-not-ignore
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2026-08-16
Hyperspectral imaging: What Kenya's next national vision must not ignore
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Hyperspectral imaging allows sensors to capture information across hundreds of narrow spectral bands.
Hyperspectral imaging: What Kenya's next national vision must not ignore
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555436/auto-dealer-caetano-kenya-targets-coast-with-french-chinese-trucks
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2026-08-16
Auto dealer Caetano Kenya targets Coast with French, Chinese trucks
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Caetano Kenya, which sold 32 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026 is relying on flexible credit terms and localised aftersales support to grow its share of the commercial segment.
Auto dealer Caetano Kenya targets Coast with French, Chinese trucks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555437/kenyas-great-development-illusion-we-built-the-infrastructure-but-forgot-the-people
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2026-08-16
Kenya's great development illusion: We built the infrastructure, but forgot the people
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As Kenya approaches 2030, the country must honestly examine the distance between what was promised and what citizens actually experience.
Kenya's great development illusion: We built the infrastructure, but forgot the people
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555439/concern-as-us-funded-stawisha-pwani-ends-provision-of-health-services
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2026-08-16
Concern as US-funded Stawisha Pwani ends provision of health services
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The transition of the donor-funded Stawisha Pwani project places greater responsibility on counties to sustain HIV, TB and laboratory services.
Concern as US-funded Stawisha Pwani ends provision of health services
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555441/north-imenti-mp-dawood-to-defend-seat-as-independent-in-2027
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2026-08-16
North Imenti MP Dawood to defend seat as independent in 2027
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North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood has opted to defend his seat as an independent candidate in 2027, despite his association with President William Ruto and overtures from political parties.
North Imenti MP Dawood to defend seat as independent in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555444/cleansing-ceremony-opens-new-chapter-for-sabaot-community
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2026-08-16
Cleansing ceremony opens new chapter for Sabaot community
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Sabaot community members from across Kenya and neighbouring countries converged in Trans-Nzoia County for a special cleansing ceremony aimed at ending disunity and tribal animosity.
Cleansing ceremony opens new chapter for Sabaot community
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001555445/how-small-lifestyle-changes-can-boost-your-mental-health
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2026-08-16
How small lifestyle changes can boost your mental health
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While counselling and medication remain important components of treatment, healthy lifestyle choices can promote mental wellbeing and complement professional care.
How small lifestyle changes can boost your mental health
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555447/ps-omollo-urges-kenyans-to-reject-ethnic-politics
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2026-08-16
PS Omollo urges Kenyans to reject ethnic politics
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged young people to rise above ethnic, religious and regional identities and regard themselves first as Kenyans.
PS Omollo urges Kenyans to reject ethnic politics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555448/violence-erupts-in-homa-bay-ahead-of-opposition-rally
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2026-08-16
Violence erupts in Homa Bay ahead of opposition rally
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An AFP journalist described chaotic scenes early Sunday morning in the centre of town.
Violence erupts in Homa Bay ahead of opposition rally
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555451/three-arrested-over-murder-of-two-students
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2026-08-16
Three arrested over murder of two students
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Police in Soin, Kericho County, have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of two secondary school students whose bodies were found in a sugarcane plantation
Three arrested over murder of two students
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001555454/nyeri-gets-ultra-modern-cinema-theatre
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2026-08-16
Nyeri gets ultra-modern cinema theatre
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The Kenya Film Commission, in partnership with Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, has unveiled an ultra-modern cinema theatre in Nyeri.
Nyeri gets ultra-modern cinema theatre
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001555455/ktda-procures-2-million-bags-of-fertiliser-for-tea-farmers
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2026-08-16
KTDA procures 2 million bags of fertiliser for tea farmers
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The Kenya Tea Development Authority has procured two million bags of fertiliser, which will be issued to over 600,000 farmers starting next month.
KTDA procures 2 million bags of fertiliser for tea farmers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-16
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