https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001555532/physical-ai-is-the-route-to-industrialisation-lest-we-forget 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Physical AI is the route to industrialisation lest we forget! https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KmTW2VXaE9MZVlH1LEInbYG2Yv6Zrd78FYLzANkt.jpg Computers and software - can compare and contrast data, information or now insights from several sources and give a response or solution to a problem. Physical AI is the route to industrialisation lest we forget! Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001555534/not-off-the-hook-senators-press-for-conclusion-of-probe-into-top-energy-chiefs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Not off the hook Senators press for conclusion of probe into top energy chiefs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gdCe91IlkdPrfpX2VikUyqUOPR19vGLVye4hHrau.jpg Senior government officials who came under fire and some lost their jobs on allegations of importation of substandard petroleum products into the country may not be off the hook yet. Not off the hook Senators press for conclusion of probe into top energy chiefs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555546/selective-justice-fury-grows-over-police-inaction-on-kalumas-incendiary-remarks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Selective justice? Fury grows over police inaction on Kaluma's incendiary remarks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bfjrOyHjFEGen3aFKZlnxbQ0X4JGpQt28kbeJSZQ.jpg MP Peter Opondo Kaluma still free three days after incendiary remarks that fueled Homa Bay violence Selective justice? Fury grows over police inaction on Kaluma's incendiary remarks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555547/mps-seek-harmonisation-on-maternity-leave 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 MPs seek harmonisation on maternity leave https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UABprUxhNbXdlT1W1wbZyIO2pxgTTRyR7jwOVa7d.jpg Members of Parliament are now seeking the status of maternity leave in the country. MPs seek harmonisation on maternity leave Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555549/we-escaped-death-journalists-recount-terror-unleashed-by-goons-in-homa-bay 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 We escaped death: Journalists recount terror unleashed by goons in Homa Bay https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hsUrlpyM1XV0MMvRPKrJGP3r6QEDkbENkdSyN4AA.jpg Journalist described scenes of sustained terror, running battles and narrow escapes from armed gangs who besieged the convoy and left journalists nursing injuries at the Linda Mwananchi rally. We escaped death: Journalists recount terror unleashed by goons in Homa Bay Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555551/kenya-incurred-sh75b-fees-on-undisbursed-loans-auditor-general-reveals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Kenya incurred Sh7.5b fees on undisbursed loans, Auditor General reveals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3Cz5Y1Eu7hdsU1ukM67EetLgzamwxAira2aDRZMC.jpg The government paid Sh7.65 billion in commitment fees on undisbursed external loans over five years. Kenya incurred Sh7.5b fees on undisbursed loans, Auditor General reveals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555552/debt-default-risks-resurface-as-kenyas-public-debt-crosses-sh13-trillion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Debt default risks resurface as Kenya's public debt crosses Sh13 trillion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KFu6wNHg4qevoBRc6R96bhmSh8Bc2hENXCMcUxBg.jpg Kenya’s public debt has surpassed Sh13 trillion, with debt servicing consuming nearly three-quarters of government revenue as the country enters an election year. Debt default risks resurface as Kenya's public debt crosses Sh13 trillion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555554/health-reforms-hits-and-misses-under-kenya-kwanza 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Health reforms: Hits and misses under Kenya Kwanza https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LDrvwtabCrbsd7tEyiNgSZwMbzDLeg8WqJM2GtqJ.jpg Kenya has registered a record 32.2 million people under SHA, alongside major health reforms, but experts warn that gaps in contributions, could undermine progress toward Universal Health Coverage. Health reforms: Hits and misses under Kenya Kwanza Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001555556/alarm-as-more-kenyans-fall-victim-to-online-scam-mobile-money-fraud 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Alarm as more Kenyans fall victim to online scam, mobile money fraud https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gZIgQHtkxU57CvVnSULwQZS3JXdYRa9YdvyhRHpw.webp Kenya is facing rising cybercrime and mobile money fraud, with criminals exploiting digital scams to steal money and personal information. Alarm as more Kenyans fall victim to online scam, mobile money fraud Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555557/where-is-the-government-as-political-violence-rocks-the-country 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Where is the government as political violence rocks the country? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mrXx8BcB7H3EmtJeUz8oEOwqhVI4vfLV0yNtoICb.jpg Destruction has been witnessed in various political rallies, the clearest indication yet that the political heat is on an all-time high, despite the general election being over 300 days away. Where is the government as political violence rocks the country? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555564/kenyas-jekyll-and-hyde-moment-bright-on-paper-broken-on-practice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-18 Kenya's Jekyll and Hyde moment: Bright on paper, broken on practice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/214TusFANPo3UzQ1FCXjQcL9mcb94RoVBVZAFnRy.jpg Impressive implementation figures do not necessarily reflect improvements in governance, public services, accountability, or citizens’ welfare. Kenya's Jekyll and Hyde moment: Bright on paper, broken on practice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555456/pope-and-us-senators-fear-of-uncontrolled-ai-justified 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Pope and US senator's fear of uncontrolled AI justified https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6YmnyFrzdk8fiRsvA18V1XSgIFBECwZyfaVen9Eo.jpg Pope Leo XIV and Senator Bernie Sanders, warn that AI could undermine human society if it becomes uncontrollable. Pope and US senator's fear of uncontrolled AI justified Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555457/maladministration-is-corruptions-other-quiet-face-the-one-kenya-has-refused-to-see 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Maladministration is corruption's other quiet face, the one Kenya has refused to see. https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tF0PWkmuSdIEYnmLFgauOTphZTt6808KC9LMgzJF.jpg Corruption and maladministration both undermine citizens' rights and trust in government, although maladministration is less visible and less likely to attract public outrage. Maladministration is corruption's other quiet face, the one Kenya has refused to see. Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555460/vision-2060-dreaming-singapore-walking-barefoot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Vision 2060: Dreaming Singapore, walking barefoot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AHv7fvjjms3kl4dt5wa2SGK0mD7Uc7pOFwhANEGh.jpg President Ruto’s vision is valid, but Kenya needs skilled people, strong institutions, accountability, discipline, and integrity to turn it into reality. Vision 2060: Dreaming Singapore, walking barefoot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555462/genzs-kdf-recruit-satire-in-the-face-of-social-media-age 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 GENZs KDF Recruit Satire in the face of social media age. https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VMn8zoClDXxVzqLDbi2k3Qco4298imcra6viJI4v.jpg Officers are human beings who should be free to express emotions without compromising discipline, professionalism, operational security, or responsible firearm handling. GENZs KDF Recruit Satire in the face of social media age. Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555463/in-a-social-media-driven-world-complaint-handling-can-make-or-break-a-reputation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 In a social media-driven world, complaint handling can make or break a reputation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jl3dBaewe5fR8xBqRLWnHLjVNvJcxwCTdSwwuead.jpg Social media has transformed customer complaints and made claims handling a critical reputation-management function for insurance companies. In a social media-driven world, complaint handling can make or break a reputation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555465/shame-as-gladys-wanga-and-kaluma-unleash-violence-against-freedom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Shame as Gladys Wanga and Kaluma unleash violence against freedom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iqt8077yzcDGHFlJfZ9ntTebb5vNpZj8eENUbp0t.jpg 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, Shame as Gladys Wanga and Kaluma unleash violence against freedom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555468/final-term-governors-on-the-verge-of-political-oblivion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Final term governors on the verge of political oblivion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/99bWdIeFcK2eZ17fzWc1nH2CGhaBsht1jtv9EK1U.jpg 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/health-science/article/2001555470/too-young-for-stroke-think-again-the-disease-is-striking-across-ages 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Too young for stroke: Think again! The disease is striking across ages https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rzcs9cPVfdLldBqetWW6WFyQiI9jDGmaWnlP11XF.jpg A stroke can affect children, young adults and older people, leaving physical, emotional and financial consequences that often continue long after the emergency has passed. Too young for stroke: Think again! The disease is striking across ages Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555472/sh29bn-plan-to-build-13-new-level-5-hospitals-across-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Sh29bn plan to build 13 new Level 5 hospitals across Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NDq3fmU5iBayzGdC0udW0LKdq1aTWb4zfHRr1dIx.jpg 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/health-science/article/2001555473/how-three-deaths-set-a-scientist-on-a-lifelong-mission-to-unravel-hepatitis-b 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 How three deaths set a scientist on a lifelong mission to unravel Hepatitis B https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wzDG5RF2dMDBySCkU9Eg46zBMNkQ5lrApJKdyott.jpg The tragic loss of a woman and her two children to Hepatitis B virus shocked Dr Missiani Ochwoto, ultimately changing the course of his scientific career. How three deaths set a scientist on a lifelong mission to unravel Hepatitis B Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555474/healthcare-crisis-patients-die-as-state-counties-keep-wobbling 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Healthcare crisis: Patients die as State, counties keep wobbling https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xrpYgksJGJBBnjdbyHxwu128RRWyXNMUxaZIYDeT.jpg Shortages of nurses, clinical officers and other healthcare workers have disrupted emergency care, surgeries, referrals and other essential services across several counties. Healthcare crisis: Patients die as State, counties keep wobbling Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555476/disease-x-the-unknown-threat-that-could-trigger-the-next-pandemic 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Disease X: The unknown threat that could trigger the next pandemic https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lDXfEgXLQSBuotlJJpM34EpgFqvw9g14EWLZT73n.jpg From the Black Death and Spanish Flu to Ebola and Covid-19, history shows how quickly an unfamiliar pathogen can reshape the world. Could the next threat already be emerging? Disease X: The unknown threat that could trigger the next pandemic Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555477/malaria-testing-new-machine-cuts-diagnosis-to-just-one-minute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Malaria testing: New machine cuts diagnosis to just one minute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TLkFg1RSAgHqWNlCIftEHNQZIRUdP4TKMbbPo0TD.jpg For years, diagnosing malaria at Kisumu County Referral Hospital has depended on a painstaking process that demands time, concentration and highly skilled laboratory hands. Malaria testing: New machine cuts diagnosis to just one minute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555478/fermented-foods-the-traditional-wellness-boost-we-may-be-losing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Fermented foods: The traditional wellness boost we may be losing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xKmJXxlvJ4sGGFoxmzr0KqLdLzU1M61qKv7pSBA2.jpg Fermented cassava and yam may improve kidney health and provide beneficial microorganisms, while Fermented cereals can provide essential nutrients and may support metabolic and gut health. Fermented foods: The traditional wellness boost we may be losing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555479/hiv-studies-reveal-promising-treatment-options 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 HIV studies reveal promising treatment options https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fod6ZTXNacmRMO6cd9cUoshn2iHgsW2g3zGX34XA.jpg Studies presented by the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis address key evidence gaps including how to safely simplify treatment for ageing populations. HIV studies reveal promising treatment options 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 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 From green power to carbon-free future: Can Kenya make the leap? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HWRSCpvJSUDte7Rjsa3it2oF1kTjhUHraJHcR19R.jpg 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 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Kenya shifts from weather warnings to action before crises https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5LuNuGVlhiisxDUOjbFwd3ymxXqpSePocs6sbHPm.jpg 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/2001555483/ogiek-have-little-to-celebrate-as-evictions-broken-court-promises-persist 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Ogiek have little to celebrate as evictions, broken court promises persist https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KprgpfiP85UORepWZzWDbcOZiPBKHqMN8lCdpsSd.jpg Ogiek community’s struggle for ancestral land rights, recognition and implementation of landmark court judgments, highlighted during the 7th Ogiek Cultural Festival in Nkareta, Narok. Ogiek have little to celebrate as evictions, broken court promises persist Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555485/triumphant-resilient-linda-mwananchi-defies-odds-breaks-through-homa-bay-barriers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Triumphant: Resilient Linda Mwananchi defies odds, breaks through Homa Bay barriers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qo8bVYPoRsyTRsllVaJWeynmAvUKNxZxODIXiL41.jpg Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo and Babu Owino, held rallies in Homa Bay despite alleged road blockades, intimidation and violence. Triumphant: Resilient Linda Mwananchi defies odds, breaks through Homa Bay barriers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555486/the-animal-farm-leaders-decry-selective-fight-against-incitement 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 The animal farm? Leaders decry selective fight against incitement https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/soFRCxRNjysjhuVq6ejOf9vGDRJYYnkerXaa6zKS.jpg 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? Leaders decry selective fight against incitement Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555488/gachagua-accuses-ruto-of-fuelling-political-goonism 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Gachagua accuses Ruto of fuelling political goonism https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5Q2idyb7MCiqmxUff7w3rDEzhzJY8MiWfUGiRVGB.jpg DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and his allies have intensified their criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration over what they describe as the failure of the government to curb goonism. Gachagua accuses Ruto of fuelling political goonism Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555489/stem-inflow-of-counterfeit-medicines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Stem inflow of counterfeit medicines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gkJaOEUOFBq36C8xh09nggSxjdeFeUuGM0VSRfgG.webp Kenya is facing a growing public health and regulatory crisis caused by the spread of counterfeit, substandard and expired medicines. Stem inflow of counterfeit medicines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001555490/standard-group-launches-live-radio-english-premier-league-commentary 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Standard Group launches live radio English Premier League commentary https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VVoZnUnlGAtPQFan2d8E2HHHd0UPTLDgNKuaviUH.jpg 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 English Premier League commentary Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555491/kenyan-girls-and-boys-chase-second-volleyball-wins 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Kenyan girls and boys chase second volleyball wins https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/az9I7q3EPKfvk4f0msGEoR7TMSYrICfzX0T2y0p8.jpg 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/football/article/2001555499/cameroon-beat-fairytale-finalists-malawi-to-win-wafcon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WAFCON https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nhPCwGzgWLHP4vR0dm4MLmMeYZOdv33HQjQzt4Vf.jpg Cameroon, who failed to qualify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations only to get a second chance, beat fairytale finalists Malawi 3-0 on Sunday to be crowned champions. Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WAFCON Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001555500/misery-for-maresca-as-man-city-make-dismal-start-to-life-after-guardiola 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yRFjK741d6m84QtsVosJW1qjKaTy8oCcLvo5NaGU.jpg Enzo Maresca urged Man City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat v Arsenal after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola. Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555503/australias-mushroom-murderer-appeals-conviction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Australia's mushroom murderer appeals conviction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iOhaGj1r71epWNvQGGaxddGzJWuZVBSEB2iSqTiF.jpg Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms. Australia's mushroom murderer appeals conviction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001555504/india-temple-stampede-kills-seven-authorities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 India temple stampede kills seven: authorities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0ovlX586iy8BHvVZXkd9qrOJY2QzspLWylXnoALK.jpg Around 19 others were undergoing hospital treatment. India temple stampede kills seven: authorities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555505/the-nigerian-fishing-community-being-eaten-up-by-the-atlantic 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FBfbBH9Z8WnKbtlrmnf5PRg5pZkFfUO6nITG6IhN.jpg The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior. The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555506/ukrainian-missile-strikes-kill-6-in-russias-belgorod 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Ukrainian missile strikes kill 6 in Russia's Belgorod https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ajp5wCJ8toxMbDZchHVw7NcSTWYJMvw6ZBWgq3SZ.jpg The warring countries have significantly stepped up missile attacks, pushing the civilian death toll to its highest levels since the war's first months in 2022. Ukrainian missile strikes kill 6 in Russia's Belgorod Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555507/kushner-to-meet-netanyahu-after-talks-with-hamas-on-gaza-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H9ETZMd4Bdu4aSMNgQBo7K1V3ri6eiADkBKeBBpi.jpg US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after holding talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt aimed at reviving a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555508/indian-marble-waste-dump-becomes-unlikely-tourist-attraction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Indian marble waste dump becomes unlikely tourist attraction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BYOc5i6OcXCY4CKm7bknlFODk0z97Lb0GabVKc0D.jpg A sprawling expanse of white marble waste in India is drawing tourists, filmmakers and social media enthusiasts to a landscape that looks more like a snow-covered valley than a dumping ground. Indian marble waste dump becomes unlikely tourist attraction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555510/dont-sleep-off-that-headache-warning-signs-that-should-prompt-you-to-seek-treatment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Don't sleep off that headache: Warning signs that should prompt you to seek treatment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EqMrbrZgHQXMSVUH8lYYt0TYpi2kda7JxPVtOcVM.jpg A sudden, extremely severe headache, particularly one accompanied by weakness, confusion, seizures, fainting, fever, stiff neck or new vision problems, requires urgent medical attention. Don't sleep off that headache: Warning signs that should prompt you to seek treatment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555512/understanding-stroke-early-symptoms-of-the-brain-attack-that-changes-lives-in-minutes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Understanding stroke: Early symptoms of the brain attack that changes lives in minutes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ALAacs7IbbWaCnvB8m7VzO81hsVPhAZeKAqfZG7q.jpg It can strike a child in the middle of a school day, a young parent at the height of their working life or an older person who has spent decades believing they understand the risks. Understanding stroke: Early symptoms of the brain attack that changes lives in minutes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001555513/nearly-13000-displaced-after-deadly-indonesian-quake 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JUljSOEpnao7syOma04BHXJ9tBKhdjC6tXZB8mJ2.jpg Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices. Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555515/kenya-lenders-turn-to-ai-digital-assets-to-reshape-credit-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Kenya lenders turn to AI, digital assets to reshape credit market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9IpKlQIxL7tq4ZXzoRIzUDxeDqjqB9IDoP0oTZLa.jpg Kenya’s financial sector is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence, alternative data and cloud computing to change how credit is assessed and provided. Kenya lenders turn to AI, digital assets to reshape credit market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555516/matiangi-claims-ruto-was-aware-of-plot-to-mobilise-goons-in-homa-bay 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Matiang'i claims Ruto was aware of plot to mobilise goons in Homa Bay https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GiXb2F9IbdiPkKMFbTN0zMtJwEnBBrtRWVaUndbF.jpg Matiang'i alleged that Ruto was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay. Matiang'i claims Ruto was aware of plot to mobilise goons in Homa Bay Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555518/savula-strip-uhuru-of-retirement-benefits-over-political-activities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Savula: Strip Uhuru of retirement benefits over political activities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DL21hF9u0t139X6A7eBXVUSHTYbG4DJu6xHBJ8vP.jpg Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was using proxies to derail the government agenda. Savula: Strip Uhuru of retirement benefits over political activities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555520/pastors-qualifications-row-deepens-as-state-pushes-clergy-training-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Pastors' qualifications row deepens as State pushes clergy training reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HggFelcnEXUZORMhYMjKtPQfjqHwc6g3E1UaE64E.jpg A confrontation is brewing between the government and sections of the Christian community over plans to regularise theological training and introduce standards for pastors and other clergy. Pastors' qualifications row deepens as State pushes clergy training reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555522/33-stadiums-to-be-complete-within-nine-months-ps-mwangi-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 33 stadiums to be complete within nine months PS Mwangi says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8FRJC4MgcocjifadaU6jHQl1AIUCS7oL7SclfMaE.jpg The Government has given a nine-month deadline for the completion of ongoing stadium construction and renovation projects across the country. 33 stadiums to be complete within nine months PS Mwangi says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555526/court-rejects-makenzis-bid-for-transfer-from-shimo-la-tewa-prison 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Court rejects Makenzi's bid for transfer from Shimo La Tewa Prison https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A298uBkF4xjimc9R77yZQC3iQwsSeT4o8Hut8wGh.jpg Justice Jairus Ngaah ruled that Paul Makenzi had not met the threshold for transfer to another prison and dismissed his claim of isolation and torture at Shimo La Tewa Prison. Court rejects Makenzi's bid for transfer from Shimo La Tewa Prison Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555527/two-people-killed-including-a-police-officer-in-homa-bay-chaos 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Two people killed including a police officer in Homa Bay chaos https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sNyN3e911NDUshfD4WBl3Y8RMJODg5cR9JbZUMDw.jpg Two people, including a police officer, were killed while 54 others were seriously injured during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town. Two people killed including a police officer in Homa Bay chaos Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555528/regional-trade-pact-targets-billions-in-food-trade-by-dismantling-border-barriers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Regional trade pact targets billions in food trade by dismantling border barriers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w925sX226hl56xhAqMKOAYSQx7amkGegbQm0Ismz.jpg East African food producers could gain greater access to regional markets following renewed efforts to eliminate non-tariff barriers that have hampered cross-border agricultural trade. Regional trade pact targets billions in food trade by dismantling border barriers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555529/man-jailed-for-breaking-sh12000-windscreen-freed-after-17-months 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Man jailed for breaking Sh12,000 windscreen freed after 17 months https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BH4AE5MD0xJKNXazQUsdrkMD5S3xpcH7eNMxQZmx.jpg A man who served 17 months in prison for breaking a motor vehicle windscreen in Kisii has been released by the High Court after he said he was young and wanted to marry. Man jailed for breaking Sh12,000 windscreen freed after 17 months Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555530/why-inclusion-is-becoming-a-business-imperative-not-just-a-workplace-value 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Why inclusion is becoming a business imperative, not just a workplace value https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wqyKP0kTf8jHnXUs5VA18fwOIotcjPIciPIZeuln.jpg The next phase of business competition will increasingly test whether organisations can turn inclusion into measurable value: attracting talent, improving products and expanding markets. Why inclusion is becoming a business imperative, not just a workplace value Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555531/kenya-tightens-war-on-fake-drugs-with-a-medicine-tracking-system 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Kenya tightens war on fake drugs with a medicine tracking system https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N6lkhXft5Nq9UN5lL6Wbg82RwLY5gpHdUl58Sa5P.jpg The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is implementing authentication and track-and-trace technology to provide greater visibility of medicines across the supply chain. Kenya tightens war on fake drugs with a medicine tracking system Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555533/health-summit-to-take-stock-of-kenyas-journey-towards-uhc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Health Summit to take stock of Kenya's journey towards UHC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nJHkG1gEq8eQrHosZmkeR87sOUkt04k5M2FU7Th2.jpg Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says the summit will showcase the progress of the Government’s health reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Health Summit to take stock of Kenya's journey towards UHC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001555535/strengthening-kenya-uae-healthcare-cooperation-into-long-term-investment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Strengthening Kenya-UAE healthcare cooperation into long-term investment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/34INSoEcxtsld52Nm49Q7k40O8Ckd0s68SsUU79Z.jpg While Kenya has made considerable progress in expanding access to healthcare, it still faces significant gaps in financing, infrastructure, specialised care, medical technology and human resources. Strengthening Kenya-UAE healthcare cooperation into long-term investment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555541/why-eu-rules-could-redefine-africas-agricultural-competitiveness 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Why EU rules could redefine Africa's agricultural competitiveness https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Yn5NX2alPnDX7aQeRyFINqeSzkjLkQoAmOTXMXXE.jpg For much of the past two years, the debate around the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has focused on risks. Why EU rules could redefine Africa's agricultural competitiveness Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555544/homa-bay-violence-leaves-vehicles-church-and-hotel-vandalised 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Homa Bay violence leaves vehicles, church and hotel vandalised https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RYDbAX7PTPjO4YajHD890Hn6JJLcSXQyEuhDNaf2.jpg Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed during Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday. Homa Bay violence leaves vehicles, church and hotel vandalised Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555545/over-250-khwisero-homes-to-be-linked-to-power-grid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Over 250 Khwisero homes to be linked to power grid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tIXs8TXGZWJU4PaC6MNDAnssRDa33kxVtL9ZZPLu.jpg More than 250 households in Esitimba and Shiabalika villages in Khwisero Constituency are set to be connected to the national electricity grid under a new rural electrification drive. Over 250 Khwisero homes to be linked to power grid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555550/police-arrest-37-suspected-goons-after-homa-bay-chaos 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Police arrest 37 suspected goons after Homa Bay chaos https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ceYoDhVxOuJCpUweOffgWOHFwZ3WOHkFlFlHzblj.jpg “In addition, one police vehicle lost control, resulting in the death of its driver and injuries to five other officers.” Police arrest 37 suspected goons after Homa Bay chaos Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555553/nyoro-ditches-uda-for-peoples-party-of-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Nyoro ditches UDA for People's Party of Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/awvRpklw2ZomP8pfYlOQ4KFcQG26KQv7SzIMxzjS.jpg Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro joins People’s Party of Kenya after ditching the ruling UDA, pledges to work with opposition leaders. Nyoro ditches UDA for People's Party of Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555563/nyoros-proposals-for-kenyas-journey-to-singapore 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to Singapore https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/td2wPoWeEvezwTfsbJhajiNPOQcLeSxTnY4Moe8F.jpg Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes expansion of Judiciary capacity in the next five years and allocation of 1.5pc of Kenya’s revenue annually to deliver justice. Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to Singapore Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555567/ncic-summons-mp-kaluma 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-17 NCIC summons MP Kaluma https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7pa8IU8b5teTiQKfRQStIEGKpPTSifhvV2k56jdB.jpg NCIC summons Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear on August 19, 2026, over alleged incitement remarks made in Homa Bay county ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally. NCIC summons MP Kaluma Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-17 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke 2026-08-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/4/business 0.9 2026-08-18 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/1/counties 0.9 2026-08-18 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/588/national 0.9 2026-08-18 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/3/politics 0.9 2026-08-18 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/198/politics 0.9 2026-08-18 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/5/world 0.9 2026-08-18 ;