https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eve-woman/article/2001548452/the-silent-pregnancy-complication-that-still-affects-many-women 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-23 The silent pregnancy complication that still affects many women https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JzEMVDr7iv0EIWZKiRKzDudPqbz0D2gvKEgSL4pl.jpg Mothers share survival experiences with preeclampsia, stressing early detection, medical monitoring and adherence to treatment to save lives. The silent pregnancy complication that still affects many women Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548489/bribery-and-betrayal-allegations-mar-crisis-talks-with-psv-owners 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-23 Bribery and betrayal allegations mar crisis talks with PSV owners https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ARAN4hqSiUt6i7hLIf8uc5k3MEgF6ZxzmOa7pxVA.jpg Bribery claims, betrayal and greed marred the high-level talks chaired by President William Ruto to end the transport chaos caused by high cost of fuel. Bribery and betrayal allegations mar crisis talks with PSV owners Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548494/rigathi-mutuse-had-no-evidence-that-i-could-even-hurt-a-fly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-23 Rigathi: Mutuse had no evidence that I could even hurt a fly https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XmL0Fov6eQkuMXudl8tia5x2j5OdGRJMO4mJL4qP.jpg Gachagua’s lawyer Paul Muite said scrutiny of the Hansard would show that Mutuse relied on unsubstantiated claims to support the impeachment motion. Rigathi: Mutuse had no evidence that I could even hurt a fly Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548497/opposition-pushes-for-open-fuel-tendering-system 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-23 Opposition pushes for open fuel tendering system https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ftYSZjrJ2CeDPwJekfWq6qeQzGe4pOX9kNXkvIad.jpg Opposition leaders have taken on President William Ruto over his refusal to lower Value Added Tax on fuel as a way of cushioning Kenyans from the high cost of living. Opposition pushes for open fuel tendering system Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548498/fuel-crisis-the-writing-was-on-the-wall-now-you-are-on-your-own 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-23 Fuel crisis: The writing was on the wall, now you are on your own https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qixv4biCLMGjcGVWV0rxjGPxB7rfo8oWLNqpuhZ1.jpg President William Ruto is unwilling to cede a shilling of money raised through taxing petroleum products Fuel crisis: The writing was on the wall, now you are on your own Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548500/uproar-greets-rutos-fuel-address-as-cost-push-families-to-the-brink 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-23 Uproar greets Ruto's fuel address as cost push families to the brink https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LysVZvM0ZyFWUVZ5gpx8kUVjxHIKgWJCLypJY0zW.jpg Kenyans had expected that President Ruto would offer immediate relief. Wananchi have accused transport sector leaders of ‘protecting their stomachs.’ Uproar greets Ruto's fuel address as cost push families to the brink Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001548383/invite 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Invite https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BcS8ghY0jIeAGEk7N8tGqjrv9XZzDcl6luMP0GFt.jpg Invite Invite Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548390/oil-workers-union-seeks-restructuring-of-kenya-pipeline-board 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Oil workers' union seeks restructuring of Kenya Pipeline board https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2YEw6pGoDTctgYlJofHIKJyd0g3Q7zGLIUmPqRCS.jpg KPC faces a governance dispute after petroleum workers asked the Capital Markets Authority to stop the recruitment of a new managing director until the pipeline firm’s board is reconstituted. Oil workers' union seeks restructuring of Kenya Pipeline board Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548393/mothers-day-illusions-the-highs-and-lows-of-grieving-women 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Mother's Day illusions: The highs and lows of grieving women https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DOZJprHwdmB5ix6WNyLo9lIycGGEprcEfKkOG6ub.jpg For grieving mothers, Mother’s Day is a painful reminder of children lost too soon, as they continue to honour their motherhood through memories, love and quiet resilience. Mother's Day illusions: The highs and lows of grieving women Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548396/israel-violated-international-law-by-mistreating-activists 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Israel violated international law by mistreating activists https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ghtqcd5lJaGEw2yhVN6vlEiDi1oy3pO8CKzzpyOk.png Israeli personnel pushed and dragged activists, who Israeli forces had intercepted on a flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea. Israel violated international law by mistreating activists Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001548397/schools-unrest-fuel-price-hike-add-burden-on-battling-parents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Schools unrest, fuel price hike add burden on battling parents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ny9xk4t1UqChzbXWgi9KwiK2ZApKVQi9vzvD0ouz.jpg Rising fuel prices and a fresh wave of school unrest are increasing operational costs for schools, raising fears that parents may soon face additional financial burdens. Schools unrest, fuel price hike add burden on battling parents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548399/court-of-appeal-deserves-criticism-over-decision-on-kenya-us-health-deal-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Court of Appeal deserves criticism over decision on Kenya-US health deal case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/V2zqgw4cLBYUFW6BEuSPGaC4WGW50tGkMMmZDE8D.png The Court of Appeal decision to suspend the High Court order that had blocked the implementation of the Kenya-US health cooperation framework raises questions about the place of courts. Court of Appeal deserves criticism over decision on Kenya-US health deal case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548400/rising-cases-of-missing-school-children-raise-alarm-over-safety 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Rising cases of missing school children raise alarm over safety https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LQdcVu3h6QAZIbWDP59N6mbqCgWvL8n3y9LQXhC9.jpg Rising cases of missing school children, some ending in death or injury, are raising concerns over learner safety and mental wellbeing. Rising cases of missing school children raise alarm over safety Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548401/a-word-of-pole-to-kiraitu-murungi-as-he-mourns-his-daughters-passing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 A word of 'pole' to Kiraitu Murungi as he mourns his daughter's passing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eByjiEC71nDgRUYMOcZwlonOtL7UiqGCV7DqxfpO.jpg A condolence to Kiraitu Murungi following the death of his daughter, Anita Kendi Murungi. A word of 'pole' to Kiraitu Murungi as he mourns his daughter's passing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548402/ebola-threat-rises-within-eac-is-kenya-set-to-handle-possible-spillover 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Ebola threat rises within EAC: Is Kenya set to handle possible spillover? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2fdnnAtXyhaFLJNPpa5qXqzJBTimOBS6RvLT8IcD.jpg Kenya is on alert over a possible Ebola spillover from Uganda and the DRC, as experts warn that regional travel and porous borders increase the risk despite no confirmed cases in the country. Ebola threat rises within EAC: Is Kenya set to handle possible spillover? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548404/lobby-groups-warn-finance-bill-favours-the-rich 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Lobby groups warn Finance Bill favours the rich https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FExKDbbijjpYrxRMlowhjHsDD2CBH92BIKhyYFzo.jpg Civil society groups are opposing the Finance Bill, 2026, arguing it favours wealthy individuals, expands KRA data access powers, and increases tax burdens on ordinary Kenyans. Lobby groups warn Finance Bill favours the rich Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548405/priest-counsels-men-to-take-a-second-wife-for-backup-but-women-have-beaten-them-to-that 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Priest counsels men to take a second wife for 'backup,' but women have beaten them to that https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M2wlJ4107YD5WqBcZUtAvA2epsBqgpWRrtbI8wVG.png A Catholic priest in Western Kenya advises men with unsupportive wives to take second wives instead of abandoning their marriages. Priest counsels men to take a second wife for 'backup,' but women have beaten them to that Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548406/judge-dismisses-kidney-seller-sh15m-case-against-mediheal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Judge dismisses 'kidney seller' Sh1.5m case against Mediheal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NV1geHCeSmiUTGm91vw0hpRflnhh0vza6qPyWbxW.jpg A man who allegedly sold his kidney will now live without his organ, and the money, after the High Court threw out his case. Judge dismisses 'kidney seller' Sh1.5m case against Mediheal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548408/a-nation-navigating-on-autopilot-as-ruto-tours-around-this-wide-world 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 A nation navigating on autopilot as Ruto tours around this wide world https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1uTnf8qe6npI9b3Opi1mSivXlLuVMoT5TeJwIKD9.jpg While fuel prices hike and life continues to be more unbearable to Kenyans, President Ruto appears to be disconnected from the struggle since he is travelling worldwide. A nation navigating on autopilot as Ruto tours around this wide world Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001548409/police-taximan-was-last-contact-before-rachael-wandetos-attack 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Police: Taximan was last contact before Rachael Wandeto's attack https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/x62nx6YGd7ke6fUXDCNl9mpaBslcIwZHUlXkJgAy.jpg A suspect said to have been the last person to contact musician Rachael Wandeto who died after being doused with a flammable substance, was arraigned before the Makadara Law Courts. Police: Taximan was last contact before Rachael Wandeto's attack Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548410/employers-raise-concern-over-rising-cost-of-doing-business 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Employers raise concern over rising cost of doing business https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TSxSLI8h8Ns4KkV30WkzmyFXbLm9pDBMJejWOVTZ.jpg Federation of Kenya Employers has raised concerns over rising business costs and provisions in the Finance Bill, 2026, that would expand KRA’s powers. Employers raise concern over rising cost of doing business Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548412/lobby-group-sues-murkomen-ig-kanja-over-orengos-security 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Lobby group sues Murkomen, IG Kanja over Orengo's security https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qoAy5ZwBVnuA87ooAm9C1zXqF99mmlV9Iy4Gp3n4.jpg A lobby group has moved to the High Court seeking orders to compel CS Murkomen and IG Kanja to immediately reinstate Governor Orengo's security detail. Lobby group sues Murkomen, IG Kanja over Orengo's security Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548413/gachagua-son-state-house-top-officials-visited-me-in-prison 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Gachagua son: State House top officials visited me in prison https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Nz834Wp1Fm2TVrMtNDNvO7rPCcgDtMAS0RxWsLEK.jpg The high court has heard claims by the jailed son of the late Nyeri Governor that State House operatives visited him in prison during the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment process. Gachagua son: State House top officials visited me in prison Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548414/kenya-to-double-power-imports-from-ethiopia-to-meet-demand 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Kenya to double power imports from Ethiopia to meet demand https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NyXUoitAUrTzocCusKpv9qENY1qao6zMTT06j1k3.png Kenya plans to ramp up electricity imports from Ethiopia to reduce instances where some parts of the country have to endure outages as the national electricity grid struggles to meet demand. Kenya to double power imports from Ethiopia to meet demand Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548415/ruto-lands-at-the-coast-with-title-deeds-on-a-five-day-whirlwind-tour 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Ruto lands at the Coast with title deeds on a five-day whirlwind tour https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nUs8NmH0bidMAe6448L7aJgOigJ0WMqkK4V6dVCp.jpg President Ruto kicked off a five-day tour of the Coast region to woo voters ahead of next year’s elections, even as he said that the opposition lacked an agenda to beat him at the ballot. Ruto lands at the Coast with title deeds on a five-day whirlwind tour Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548416/fuel-crisis-put-on-back-burner-as-ruto-campaign-takes-centre-stage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Fuel crisis put on back burner as Ruto campaign takes centre stage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X0vMhUbAWHqQgzmShclnLGoUJtOMndsurJHOEBvi.jpg Critics accuse the government of ignoring Kenya’s worsening economic and fuel crisis, claiming leaders have shifted focus to re-election politics instead of addressing public concerns. Fuel crisis put on back burner as Ruto campaign takes centre stage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548417/kcb-shareholders-approve-sh225b-dividend-payout 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 KCB shareholders approve Sh22.5b dividend payout https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eJjWPvWRmjYJMCwDM7mSAKLVNIm5LiT1eXgK9608.jpg KCB Group Plc shareholders have approved a total dividend payout of Sh22.5 billion for the 2025 financial year, rewarding investors with a 133 per cent jump in per-share returns.  KCB shareholders approve Sh22.5b dividend payout Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548418/preparations-are-in-top-gear-for-the-ufak-region-east-championship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Preparations are in top gear for the UFAK Region East Championship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uPryaNG6EOpD3ACK7ovHvALnkYGXuT1P0XqCBpZX.png Preparations are in top gear as the Kenya Karate Federation prepares to host the prestigious UFAK Region East Karate Championship 2026 from May 28 to 31 at Nyayo Gymnasium. Preparations are in top gear for the UFAK Region East Championship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548419/national-bank-reports-275pc-jump-in-q1-profit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 National Bank reports 275pc jump in Q1 profit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CvvWE6PjQdEeJWkjg23fyJKnzU6YEGCTzkG6LVKW.jpg National Bank of Kenya has reported a Sh1.03 billion profit after tax for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, driven by net interest income and a reduction in credit impairment charges. National Bank reports 275pc jump in Q1 profit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548421/its-a-strong-field-in-the-nairobi-city-marathons-history 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 It's a strong field in the Nairobi City Marathon's history https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JdG7NuI9l20YOhbdUWAp9RxRn9zhaolsozpZtLr1.png Kenyan trio of Jonathan Korir, John Langat, and Simon Kipkosgei are among the top athletes who will storm the capital city’s streets for the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon. It's a strong field in the Nairobi City Marathon's history Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548422/big-let-down-house-speakers-in-a-spot-for-being-mute-over-raging-fuel-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Big let down: House Speakers in a spot for being mute over raging fuel crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6HZK2sYdCJ5bY1V6Po8yfgQmRoCgipNXjJeOciHi.jpg The fuel crisis that has plunged the country into untold suffering exposed MPs roles as a leadership tone deaf on people’s plight with the Speakers leading the silence. Big let down: House Speakers in a spot for being mute over raging fuel crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548424/rights-defenders-flag-rising-trend-in-femicide-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Rights defenders flag rising trend in femicide cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yDWg5lsTdqiKqJOpQPQgxPnr8UOeJpd6PrmudOpH.jpg Human rights actors have raised concerns over the surge in femicide cases across the country warning that the killing of women has reached a troubling tipping point. Rights defenders flag rising trend in femicide cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548425/one-in-four-kenyans-likely-to-suffer-mental-health-condition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 One in four Kenyans likely to suffer mental health condition https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0kUYIRvWl7C0COLJsNb52kXNgy1KHW5GH2Uj0rGw.jpg The growing mental health crisis in Kenya remains one of the key challenges affecting families, workplaces, schools, communities, and the country’s social and economic well-being One in four Kenyans likely to suffer mental health condition Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548434/ole-sapit-raises-concerns-over-increasing-number-of-hidden-disabled-people 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Ole Sapit raises concerns over increasing number of hidden disabled people https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XdxAz9F7givSqeB6zj5arH9g4ga8BFiKTpvOgElh.jpg Ole Sapit raises concerns over increasing number of hidden disabled people . Ole Sapit raises concerns over increasing number of hidden disabled people Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548435/ebola-outbreak-spreads-to-m23-controlled-south-kivu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Ebola outbreak spreads to M23-controlled South Kivu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BXhYkVvDxsORExvoBKlr5A0T1DswOPLYIpMZxTLv.jpg Ebola has spread to M23-controlled South Kivu in DRC, raising fears as conflict, weak healthcare systems, and displacement hinder response efforts. Ebola outbreak spreads to M23-controlled South Kivu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001548437/marsabit-residents-toxic-waste-suit-against-bp-set-for-june-mention 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Marsabit residents toxic waste suit against BP set for June mention https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DSjsMwUwXyOraDP4VmXUVyTuu5VoY8gSgm7FQ99E.jpg Marsabit pastoralists’ toxic waste case against BP over alleged 1980s oil exploration pollution will be mentioned in court on June 16. Marsabit residents toxic waste suit against BP set for June mention Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548440/kebs-launches-review-of-product-quality-regulations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 KEBS launches review of product quality regulations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CSQpHMZM8FLLaYNYCzZZ4z1SXOxLfvxVDaP3d53l.jpg KEBS has launched public consultations on new regulations targeting substandard goods, laboratory testing and measurement standards. KEBS launches review of product quality regulations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548442/no-change-in-fuel-prices-despite-late-night-state-intervention 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 No change in fuel prices despite late-night State intervention https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HFCy2SILurCuXlyVSMov0EtdIaJ54TCnEZbm7RIz.jpg President Ruto directs EPRA to reduce diesel prices by a further Sh10 in the June/July 2026 pricing cycle to cushion consumers; it is currently retailing at Sh232.86 per litre. No change in fuel prices despite late-night State intervention Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548444/fans-turn-to-ai-to-create-team-songs-ahead-of-world-cup 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Fans turn to AI to create team songs ahead of World Cup https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gKBAB5aVBFayV7e2KFlwjhdUQl60BWk42GFKs7ym.jpg Football fans are using AI to create viral World Cup songs, sparking debate over creativity, originality and music copyright. Viral Football Songs Fans turn to AI to create team songs ahead of World Cup Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001548446/kws-turns-to-technology-to-boost-wildlife-conservation-efforts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 KWS turns to technology to boost wildlife conservation efforts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F5KLTQ6kEDikRerPcBjTEh2eHhnQKzPsBFwUZdim.jpg KWS is using EarthRanger, drones, LoRa systems and tracking collars to enhance wildlife monitoring, improve response times and reduce human-wildlife conflict. KWS turns to technology to boost wildlife conservation efforts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548448/us-sanctions-tanzania-police-official-bars-him-over-rights-violations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 US sanctions Tanzania police official, bars him over rights violations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SiiaVBz4TyD021vZ5GkjElAcfYl22AOo1yMTOPKL.jpg US sanctions Tanzania police boss Faustine Mafwele over alleged human rights abuses linked to torture of activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire in May 2025, bars him from entering US. US sanctions Tanzania police official, bars him over rights violations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548450/steroid-olympics-set-to-debut-sparks-global-doping-debate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 "Steroid Olympics" set to debut sparks global doping debate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PR0PjH5ApTgRUP2mbCFsUGlsXGjkk2dQinLMv4zt.webp Enhanced Games, dubbed “steroid Olympics,” allows doping under supervision, sparking global debate over sport ethics and athlete safety. "Steroid Olympics" set to debut sparks global doping debate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548454/kajiado-community-health-promoters-decry-months-of-unpaid-stipends 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Kajiado Community Health Promoters decry months of unpaid stipends https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PHTRAtqzrkmYozUDqnFJVgZcHEcnFK95PQ8yhxK3.jpg Community Health Promoters in Kajiado County are demanding payment of unpaid stipends dating back to 2023, saying delays are causing hardship and affecting service delivery. Kajiado Community Health Promoters decry months of unpaid stipends Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548455/michael-carrick-confirmed-as-permanent-man-united-manager 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Michael Carrick confirmed as permanent Man United manager https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pMijq468QJ6MNO7ZvFSlRnYJKGuBYCtdXL6Hqjdo.jpg Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United next season after guiding the Red Devils to a third-placed finish in the Premier League. Michael Carrick confirmed as permanent Man United manager Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548457/pep-guardiola-to-step-down-as-manchester-city-manager 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nUJxUV0lSrnQq9P0v9SngULyAk3RFT5JrqnkMrnN.jpg Pep Guardiola will step down as Manager of Manchester City this summer. Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548459/stolen-police-rifle-recovered-in-kitale-imposter-arrested 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Stolen police rifle recovered in Kitale, imposter arrested https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LkdBAknHCtUgjm8nm6jU8nzJryYvE2W06UWuCzUk.jpg Police in Kitale have recovered a stolen police firearm that was snatched from an officer in Sibanga by an imposter posing as a newly posted officer from Eldoret. Stolen police rifle recovered in Kitale, imposter arrested Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548460/kenya-among-top-drivers-of-uks-booming-african-diaspora-food-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Kenya among top drivers of UK's booming African diaspora food market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hnykZW5gipmgUAr1Xxnk6VpF3MQXOU9951NxVpnl.jpg Kenya is among the leading African countries driving the UK’s £1.5 billion diaspora food market, according to a new study highlighting major trade and growth opportunities. Kenya among top drivers of UK's booming African diaspora food market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548462/pep-guardiola-catalan-genius-who-changed-football 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1m2RhMQbUS8dEdnm3ijhhHbfD1EuuUVXFenBqQaE.jpg Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with an unparalleled managerial legacy, having reshaped English football over a decade of relentless success. Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548463/maguire-palmer-and-foden-left-out-of-england-world-cup-squad 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Maguire, Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/j5kBWVilXLidRBFwOpjrHoLYydV5IiTuqeR87TAL.jpg Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among several high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad announced on Friday. Maguire, Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548465/high-court-ruling-sparks-major-shift-in-adolescent-justice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 High Court ruling sparks major shift in adolescent justice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AXwFUXX59CHqZZIox49im2c9MFCrUynxkkye8eGk.jpg The High Court has barred criminalisation of consensual adolescent relationships, calling it unconstitutional and harmful to young people’s rights. High Court ruling sparks major shift in adolescent justice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548467/allan-thigo-was-not-only-a-good-player-but-a-great-leader 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Allan Thigo was not only a good player but a great leader https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B32SUWe5HQiA5WL7KuK6A9sLVfYbWlfmIAfNEGPS.jpg Thigo, who hailed from Kano plains in Kisumu had moved and set up home in Bungoma where he was enjoying his retirement, occasionally coming out to grace football events. Allan Thigo was not only a good player but a great leader Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001548471/shujaa-hand-mola-maiden-call-up-for-world-svns-legs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VOhh5UVvt8qJFNX59LB6K31iAufDxRU7JuVyG193.jpg Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua on Friday named the squad that will represent the country in the upcoming World SVNS Championship legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001548472/kenya-lionesses-to-renew-rivalry-with-uganda-lady-cranes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Kenya Lionesses to renew rivalry with Uganda Lady Cranes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RZwGz525yxj2mykRpy0z3HJeTals23p9Zh29JxOb.jpg The Kenya Lionesses will begin their 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division campaign with a tough regional derby against Uganda Lady Cranes on Saturday  Kenya Lionesses to renew rivalry with Uganda Lady Cranes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548476/why-refugees-could-soon-enroll-to-university-college-without-kcse-certificate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Why refugees could soon enroll to university, college without KCSE certificate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GjJJBUzc6YgmzuHziSu95eX3vWCBoRWW6aqyk6rR.jpg Under the initiative, refugee learners will undergo a structured learning and assessment programme designed to measure their actual abilities and potential Why refugees could soon enroll to university, college without KCSE certificate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548477/knh-unveils-new-technology-in-treatment-of-haemorrhoids 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 KNH unveils new technology in treatment of haemorrhoids https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E2D2kKhwTvu4TogjAbH6vpkMUJVG2ORYvdeHRrhI.jpg KNH has successfully conducted haemorrhoid treatment procedures using the advanced THD technology, marking a significant milestone in the management of haemorrhoids in Kenya. KNH unveils new technology in treatment of haemorrhoids Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548478/i-helped-resolve-fuel-crisis-kindiki-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0d9mdTQHiBlgLG1S40Chad61ro8J5rDmb8UqG5Yx.jpg “They are asking where I was? Where fireman was? They don’t know leadership is not forced. It is about working with everyone. " I helped resolve fuel crisis, Kindiki says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001548480/ruto-launches-lamu-sh616-million-electricity-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yD6qa9hGE2IjEIVxRVsxxQz8fijV6at3uzpQrPla.jpg The President who is on a four-day coastal region tour said that the initiative is part of a wider plan to connect 53,000 households across the region to the national grid. Ruto launches Lamu Sh616 million electricity project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548495/duale-three-suspected-ebola-cases-tested-negative-surveillance-upped 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5s9NB5xEtvOx46VanbIQRKD2teanddepXIaP5JL9.jpg “I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 21st May 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease,” he said. Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548496/junior-starlets-share-spoils-with-teen-cranes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Junior Starlets share spoils with Teen Cranes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BlM09ZwKlWdEP8ZgKaRNjOWjnXK7bkG1ybCCbrGZ.jpg Junior Starlets laboured to a 1-1 draw with Uganda’s Teen Cranes in the first leg match of the second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers Junior Starlets share spoils with Teen Cranes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548504/israeli-strikes-kill-10-in-south-lebanon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Israeli strikes kill 10 in south Lebanon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m7orHHWwsnjfDuh0YMewjvUDPlCQ9DgGvaTNTaX8.jpg An earlier strike on the southern town of Hanaway on Friday killed four rescuers from the Hezbollah-linked Islamic Health Committee, the ministry said. Israeli strikes kill 10 in south Lebanon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548505/us-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard-resigns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FFM3Dszs5n2OIksYYtiq6c27L6uUSvjWynCGQCzn.jpg "Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30," Gabbard, whose job involved coordinating the global security information brought to Trump, wrote in the letter. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548507/bolivians-demand-presidents-resignation-in-new-mass-protest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Bolivians demand president's resignation in new mass protest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m3D3iPGvqZhhmUl6XRHgSfes9guyFeVJ6NcOnYVI.jpg "He should resign, damn it!" shouted the crowd of farmers, laborers, miners, transport workers and teachers who brought traffic to a halt on the streets of the Andean city. Bolivians demand president's resignation in new mass protest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548509/ebola-risk-now-at-highest-level-in-dr-congo-says-who 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N3MRfQnJAX65C4jZwTEUgWpag9iLgO8TNKA4o12U.jpg There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DR Congo, with almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, the WHO said. Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548510/suspected-jihadists-killed-25-people-in-central-mali 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-22 Suspected jihadists killed 25 people in central Mali https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5idqVcAVe18WSaS4JKxKpHrVP8jLerf06uLDgnig.jpg Mali has faced a critical security crisis since Tuareg rebels and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters launched coordinated attacks against strategic junta positions on April 25 and 26. 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