https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551575/kenya-must-refuse-to-receive-rejected-eu-asylum-seekers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Kenya must refuse to receive rejected EU asylum seekers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8hjop8wtr4nEggra6DeDAIgcWuaTjK0wcCxXUl05.jpg Reports suggest that Kenya is among countries being considered as a potential destination for rejected asylum seekers under the European Union's expanding migration externalisation agenda. Kenya must refuse to receive rejected EU asylum seekers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001551576/kenyas-press-laws-a-colonial-relic-that-should-be-done-away-with 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Kenya's press laws a colonial relic that should be done away with https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M5s60IIOq4AsVdmYgjYeA9MkGIBrCLG3WLrHVEQJ.jpg Newspaper publishers still answer to the Books and Newspapers Act, a 1960 colonial relic demanding publishers post a bond before they may print a single copy. Kenya's press laws a colonial relic that should be done away with Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551577/rutos-tiff-with-standard-and-the-old-story-of-a-naked-king 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Ruto's tiff with 'Standard' and the old story of a naked king https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/69LZ0O85uE6SDdICzhVYRmdbXCFaCzFmrqCJgeW4.jpg Accountability requires that one listen even when the voice is uncomfortable and respond without reducing every critic to an enemy. Ruto's tiff with 'Standard' and the old story of a naked king Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551578/airline-disruption-is-structural-reality-of-post-covid-aviation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Airline disruption is structural reality of post-Covid aviation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Oi2UsHe3A4dByAVwGIZT3OVPjSbvLCR1BgGjzjK6.jpg Aircraft manufacturers continue to face significant order backlogs, while persistent supply chain constraints and shortages of critical maintenance components continue to limit fleet availability. Airline disruption is structural reality of post-Covid aviation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551582/banks-caught-between-rutos-lending-push-rising-bad-loans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Banks caught between Ruto's lending push, rising bad loans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Qn2UFALpco4XX80uBCtYcBQlzEu90RdAHpztpEK7.jpg President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of Kenya's cash-rich commercial banks, accusing them of denying millions of small businesses access to affordable credit. Banks caught between Ruto's lending push, rising bad loans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551584/families-count-losses-after-security-operation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Families count losses after security operation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cdqrw4Q12nM5MKuXsQubw2HkiNr1kPrKDIONowIh.jpg Residents of Ang'ata Barrikoi are rebuilding their lives after a security operation destroyed homes and businesses, even as the government promises accountability and compensation. Families count losses after security operation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551588/africa-food-finance-summit-kicks-off-in-nairobi-as-kenyans-confront-food-insecurity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Africa food finance summit kicks off in Nairobi as Kenyans confront food insecurity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cQKIdAsP4tkqcBoWCEAEVttEWrTgfzNireeRs9WV.jpg More than 1,000 policymakers, financiers and industry leaders are converging in Nairobi to confront a $100 billion (Sh12.93 trillion) annual financing gap that is hobbling Africa’s agriculture sector. Africa food finance summit kicks off in Nairobi as Kenyans confront food insecurity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001551589/ruto-revives-nithi-bridge-project-amid-funding-questions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Ruto revives Nithi bridge project amid funding questions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uRBD8vnnaTF5ZQdHE8Lp9ja9GsZfYiH7lyLnXcMq.jpg Residents and transport stakeholders are demanding greater transparency over funding and timelines for the long-awaited Sh7 billion Nithi bridge project aimed at ending decades of fatal accidents. Ruto revives Nithi bridge project amid funding questions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551590/detectives-linked-to-attempted-abduction-of-standard-editor 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Detectives linked to attempted abduction of Standard Editor https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yGvBkLTuOMKFQRF8YUU7jnbRNtzz45EwQVOK6Dya.jpg Fresh investigations have linked Nakuru-based detectives to the attempted abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. Detectives linked to attempted abduction of Standard Editor Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551592/east-africa-must-rethink-insurance-as-economic-uncertainties-surge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 East Africa must rethink insurance as economic uncertainties surge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5GOup6fibOG93FOHyYckNjODErW1Lo780L2xWIb7.jpg Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business. East Africa must rethink insurance as economic uncertainties surge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551595/how-kenha-pressed-on-with-sh3b-project-despite-forgery-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 How KeNHA pressed on with Sh3b project despite forgery claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/O11fuI1PMR2Xcrum0mVJX9K06lRcOdKrJ4xE401S.jpg A court petition accuses KeNHA of proceeding with a Sh3 billion road tender despite alleged forged documents and irregular procurement decisions. How KeNHA pressed on with Sh3b project despite forgery claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551597/kenya-in-pact-to-reclaim-rwandas-fuel-transit-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Kenya in pact to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zGg0wYFRLYpI8DVPTC4ciaX3UFviau8ICfUTTMXj.jpg Kenya is looking to dislodge Tanzania as Rwanda’s main fuel transit route following a new agreement signed on Monday. Kenya in pact to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551600/divine-derby-awaits-in-nyanza-as-our-lady-of-mercy-face-st-marys 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Divine derby awaits in Nyanza as Our Lady of Mercy face St Mary's https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y9IKi7Ecu7vSn87dDgyP4xScqiWkjlmwquw9BHIh.jpg The names of Nyanza football giants Our Lady of Mercy Ringa Boys and St Mary’s School Yala are rooted in faith, one honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and the other celebrating Our Lady of Mercy. Divine derby awaits in Nyanza as Our Lady of Mercy face St Mary's Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551601/new-digital-system-will-improve-hospital-services-says-duale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 New digital system will improve hospital services, says Duale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kjkvouPn80epbchQjJ0b1lBp5iUKlTTUbxalIk4m.jpg The government has ordered all public hospitals to migrate to a new digital health system aimed at improving efficiency, reducing fraud and enhancing patient care under UHC. New digital system will improve hospital services, says Duale Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551602/nakurus-kamaisi-wins-kabete-open-title 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Nakuru's Kamaisi wins Kabete Open title https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KBPzR6TRvZV5UrMBun5FItKiOuSF3fbanjq5grug.jpg Nakuru Golf Club's John Kamaisi claimed the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title on Sunday after producing a composed final-round performance to seal his second victory of the KAGC season. Nakuru's Kamaisi wins Kabete Open title Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551605/gen-z-protester-davis-lichuma-found-ill-after-alleged-abduction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Gen Z protester Davis Lichuma found ill after alleged abduction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2PMblyQIPSv7nNAoBEjQPg8fTi9A7VC9YJK4Ovca.jpg Activist Davis Lichuma, a prominent Gen Z protester, was found in hospital in critical condition after allegedly being abducted and tortured during protests in Nairobi. Gen Z protester Davis Lichuma found ill after alleged abduction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551612/mr-president-why-fresh-abductions-raise-alarm-over-state-repression 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-30 Mr President, why? Fresh abductions raise alarm over State repression https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6mxpdgMQsshFF8WwFs1IyFuFo1ftCEK75Mc6ukYO.jpg Fresh allegations of abductions and enforced disappearances following the Gen Z anniversary protests have intensified concerns over human rights abuses and alleged State repression. Mr President, why? Fresh abductions raise alarm over State repression Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551515/police-officers-were-the-real-threat-on-june-25 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Police officers were the real threat on June 25 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2RfMd0kr7sCd6gbNtblGIQINodxY2ztx0TV31PWS.jpg Kenyan government's handling of the June 25, 2025 commemoration protests violated constitutional rights. Police officers were the real threat on June 25 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551517/kenyas-prolific-blood-donor-hits-111-donations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Kenya's prolific blood donor hits 111 donations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eO8RoLMtuFi8AvNPQzcI2fvkquA1xve2Em19Jzpq.jpg Kenya’s most prolific blood donor, Alpha Kennedy Sanya, has reached 111 donations while inspiring thousands of others to give blood and helping address the country’s chronic shortages. Kenya's prolific blood donor hits 111 donations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551518/it-will-take-a-village-to-end-rising-cases-of-student-unrest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 'It will take a village' to end rising cases of student unrest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jM8hDLNF2uwBvGyWdsZT9omWs7NOS8FObZoKopOg.jpg While we focus on the blame for the arson incident at Utumishi Girls Academy, we also need to address its psychological and social impact 'It will take a village' to end rising cases of student unrest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551520/ogamba-to-principals-let-students-participate-in-co-curricular-activities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Ogamba to principals: Let students participate in co-curricular activities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9JVr31JOekbVMpT641TYQmzyJMD3YGxiOdBFMLUr.jpg Education CS Julius Ogamba has urged school heads to prioritise sports, arts and other co-curricular activities alongside academics. Ogamba to principals: Let students participate in co-curricular activities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551521/why-there-is-no-more-controversy-over-medical-internship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Why there is no more controversy over medical internship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hSeTmpzfAaAAL87ktCpwxoK5jdDuzdJ5kMHsooKb.png Medical internships are both a professional competency evaluation and essential healthcare work, requiring fair compensation and structured supervision. Why there is no more controversy over medical internship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551525/accept-it-when-learners-challenge-you-in-class-kicd-advices-teachers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Accept it when learners challenge you in class, KICD advices teachers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4DSoOP1e7GkM8gT1hGhdUuTcwN7isCjqAPF4yWT7.jpg KICD chief Charles Ong'ondo has urged school principals to abandon joint mock examinations and embrace Competency-Based Education. Accept it when learners challenge you in class, KICD advices teachers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551528/uganda-army-chief-orders-nation-media-outlets-shutdown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Uganda army chief orders Nation Media outlets shutdown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VlzYc7BqAxmV6Ipz47e6CZbCJZIo1gJn9nZDpRGz.jpg Uganda's military has shut down Nation Media Group outlets, including NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor, in a move that has intensified concerns over press freedom. Uganda army chief orders Nation Media outlets shutdown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001551529/protecting-newborns-from-a-common-but-deadly-bacterium 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Protecting newborns from a common, but deadly bacterium https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OxmOz9NjWnABABrF5qtgc2Ls1jmugjBP6xYcNMnH.png Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is transmitted from mothers to babies during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth. Protecting newborns from a common, but deadly bacterium Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551531/when-love-became-heroin-the-hidden-crisis-facing-women-at-the-coast 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 When love became heroin: The hidden crisis facing women at the coast https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/U0M51ywkePIjqfZgWPJcpvGWNgQ0DTlbvKtLGJpw.png Women trapped in heroin addiction are often introduced to drugs by intimate partners before becoming caught in a cycle of dependency, exploitation and stigma. When love became heroin: The hidden crisis facing women at the coast Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551532/muturi-media-freedom-and-protection-are-non-negotiable 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Muturi: Media freedom and protection are non-negotiable https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8RXkytpVeMZ9EIERfrBkMtGjposgTl3W2Bc227hA.jpg Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has criticised intimidation of journalists and media houses, saying it violates the Constitution and undermines Kenya’s democratic freedoms. Muturi: Media freedom and protection are non-negotiable Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551533/muchina-reports-billboard-vandalism 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Muchina reports billboard vandalism https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iOHMiaGtE9Byc5Cl5SRL4jJGa9h0zcOn42asYvb4.jpg UDA candidate Samuel Muchina has reported the vandalism of his campaign billboards in Captain Town, prompting a police report and raising concerns over political intolerance. Muchina reports billboard vandalism Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551534/study-reveals-kenyas-blood-shortage-crisis-goes-beyond-a-lack-of-donors 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Study reveals Kenya's blood shortage crisis goes beyond a lack of donors https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vNDg14KMfkTIKLHwENCfZfwPId0NaH60vCPpbtvJ.webp Kenyans who require blood transfusions each year, accessing life-saving blood is often face a race against time, distance and an overstretched health system. Study reveals Kenya's blood shortage crisis goes beyond a lack of donors Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551535/police-in-garissa-arrest-three-somali-nationals-in-foiled-trafficking-plot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Police in Garissa arrest three Somali nationals in foiled trafficking plot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z70IwREmvzCfLJ8GrpccGga86apwqlsxg7gTIVlV.jpg Security officers in Garissa have arrested three Somali nationals believed to be victims of a human trafficking syndicate linked to recruitment schemes targeting travel to Libya. Police in Garissa arrest three Somali nationals in foiled trafficking plot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551536/study-finds-exercise-snacks-may-be-just-what-you-need-better-than-the-gym 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Study finds exercise 'snacks' may be just what you need, better than the gym https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c6doC3EA6FPjZjgMiR37rQTSrASBrKXCv9AmJVGI.jpg A systematic review of studies on physical activity has concluded that short bursts of exercise can deliver impressive health benefits without requiring hours in the gym. Study finds exercise 'snacks' may be just what you need, better than the gym Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001551539/experts-sound-alarm-over-rising-pollution-in-crucial-athi-river 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Experts sound alarm over rising pollution in crucial Athi River https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cJChHFFI2c2EiqzRUR5q8WoHoalmLFGSXQxIovjG.png Environmentalists are raising concerns over escalating pollution and environmental degradation in Athi River. Experts sound alarm over rising pollution in crucial Athi River Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551540/spending-spree-counties-splash-billions-on-travel-allowances-and-international-meetings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Spending spree: Counties splash billions on travel, allowances and international meetings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AcCtUMWfRVQHZzmSGVhDPZFnAR25azoVaFZXl47e.jpg A Controller of Budget report reveals that county governments spent Sh13.17 billion on travel in nine months, while development projects stalled and billions in unpaid bills accumulated. Spending spree: Counties splash billions on travel, allowances and international meetings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551541/how-sha-system-glitches-are-disrupting-hospitals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 How SHA system glitches are disrupting hospitals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AgBO4fNmccZ3Zurd2XgLQYa8Hpt5jRco2uMAoXVz.jpg Persistent technical failures in the Social Health Authority system, including OTP delays and portal downtime, have disrupted hospital operations and slowed patient care across Kenya. How SHA system glitches are disrupting hospitals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001551542/great-elephant-exodus-racing-drought-across-northern-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Great elephant exodus: Racing Drought Across Northern Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aONLsOYvXzz01sAZBc6Mk4Z4vccFwXnAZLtzuxsg.png GPS tracking reveals how elephants navigate expanding towns and shrinking resources while communities work to keep ancient corridors alive. Great elephant exodus: Racing Drought Across Northern Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551543/digging-one-hole-to-fill-another-kenyas-eurobond-buyback-game 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Digging one hole to fill another? Kenya's Eurobond buyback game https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XgrI8bScEhfMHUdIqrFtzTccMtyWZiO3D3k4tfql.jpg Controller of Budget report says Kenya’s Eurobond buybacks have only replaced old debt with new borrowing, leaving the country’s overall debt burden largely unchanged. Digging one hole to fill another? Kenya's Eurobond buyback game Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551544/unlocking-africas-future-through-homegrown-child-brain-research 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Unlocking Africa's future through homegrown child brain research https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Pypo9k0XbxmtCtx4SXqcEXq6nGoyTqRanBJLK0dc.jpg There is a need for African-led research on child brain development and developmental disabilities to address the unique challenges facing children across Eastern and Southern Africa. Unlocking Africa's future through homegrown child brain research Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551545/blow-for-ng-cdf-as-parliament-rejects-board-nominees 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Blow for NG-CDF as Parliament rejects board nominees https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CbmVU9PbIZwhONwMkkHWCiv2llm9VOOapP1ITkSL.jpg The National Assembly has rejected four nominees to the NG-CDF board, delaying the appointment of new members after MPs failed to agree on their approval. Blow for NG-CDF as Parliament rejects board nominees Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551546/kerichs-us-illness-claim-fails-to-sway-court 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Kerich's US illness claim fails to sway court https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZkI5u1MDvlWdd1jGnABmVvcXZfC3jhfnTuHfbDsy.jpg The High Court has declined to suspend Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich’s three-month civil jail sentence despite his claim that he is undergoing medical treatment in the United States Kerich's US illness claim fails to sway court Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551548/its-in-the-genes-how-sickle-cell-disease-silently-lurks-across-generations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 'It's in the genes': How sickle cell disease silently lurks across generations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TgoAn4ZrA9xLR9wtVATZtKMhw418Yzm2SiA01Oh4.jpg Sickle cell disease is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, and genetic screening, counselling, and public awareness in preventing new cases should be considered. 'It's in the genes': How sickle cell disease silently lurks across generations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551549/we-dont-have-powers-to-write-off-bad-student-debts-helb-chief-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 We don't have powers to write off bad student debts, Helb chief says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5LdzKhXwWlEh26NxaGxe0fk8tviTGuCakM6u1Xdk.jpg HELB says it lacks the legal mandate to write off defaulted student loans and is instead pursuing loan recovery through engagement with borrowers and enforcement measures. We don't have powers to write off bad student debts, Helb chief says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001551550/mombasa-authorities-crack-down-on-rogue-high-rise-developers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Mombasa authorities crack down on rogue high-rise developers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7R4mOcfRaZznxshLYJDBLkrZJZXr55kSHyFaUpcL.jpg Authorities in Mombasa have launched a crackdown on developers illegally adding extra floors to high-rise buildings, warning that the practice endangers public safety. Mombasa authorities crack down on rogue high-rise developers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551551/african-beauty-why-women-account-for-88-per-cent-of-cosmetic-surgeries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 African beauty: Why women account for 88 per cent of cosmetic surgeries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UUNeRBZWNXljibQEFl6WhR2AWd9UIKkyMGYuWLon.jpg A new study shows women account for nearly 90 per cent of cosmetic surgery procedures in Kenya, driven by evolving beauty ideals, while experts stress the importance of using licensed practitioners. African beauty: Why women account for 88 per cent of cosmetic surgeries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551552/vihigas-maternal-health-investments-saving-lives 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Vihiga's maternal health investments saving lives https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/grkQ81ZJ9lTrDvrXOMTsyzgKM43BJRSR3x7bBWWh.jpg According to the Vihiga County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027 mid-term review, the county has significantly improved access to healthcare services. Vihiga's maternal health investments saving lives Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551553/canada-reach-world-cup-last-16-as-late-strike-sinks-south-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bccnKe6D3H9MFEaKhdamzAMzfAsoFBeyTlKGBXfF.jpg Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551555/lawyer-moves-to-court-to-stop-ntsas-mandatory-vehicle-inspection-law 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Lawyer moves to court to stop NTSA's mandatory vehicle inspection law https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8fosPoFWFq2cjMrAGvThSlzxNlXXHbxsfPvmwAOe.jpg The lawyer argues the punitive rules were introduced without public participation and would subject motorists to unconstitutional fees and penalties. Lawyer moves to court to stop NTSA's mandatory vehicle inspection law Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001551557/press-freedom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Press Freedom... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UBLIHWMsIe1tGBZwhLHO8kqtbKTd7estZwHriXGS.jpg Press Freedom... Press Freedom... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551558/ntsa-suspends-enforcement-of-new-vehicle-inspection-rules 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 NTSA suspends enforcement of new vehicle inspection rules https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wEk1llTmFYwasD3nHQMKdJMEv5hsGOFbyRFoGyL8.jpg The authority on Sunday said it had notified police not to demand proof of the mandatory inspection certificate from private vehicles during road checks until further notice. NTSA suspends enforcement of new vehicle inspection rules Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001551559/media-under-siege 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Media under siege... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RYvacZ8QcIqLIuBgW6f58L9Cd8xOzM7mAOw9gUzD.jpg Media under siege... Media under siege... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001551561/mozzart-bet-offering-odds-for-world-cup-golden-boot-golden-glove-winners 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Mozzart Bet offering odds for World Cup golden boot, golden glove winners https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PEmsI9VF6C2roxfdg88i1lOhZEdOfU0dXrfBQxu0.jpg As for the best goalkeeper market, Mozzart Bet gets to reward you for predicting the leader in clean sheets at the end of the tournament. Mozzart Bet offering odds for World Cup golden boot, golden glove winners Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551565/plo-lumumba-says-ethnicity-misplaced-priorities-driving-kenya-to-the-ditch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 PLO Lumumba says ethnicity, misplaced priorities driving Kenya to the ditch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ibTiuhEKKvtFM08mgIZKgUNi4G4jf4my6wPuFnVM.jpg Kenya is slowly drifting away from the path of good governance due to growing ethnicity, lawlessness and a political class more interested in the next election than the next generation. PLO Lumumba says ethnicity, misplaced priorities driving Kenya to the ditch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551566/activist-lichuma-found-alive-after-alleged-abduction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Activist Lichuma found alive after alleged abduction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nbSr9TE7fujabYEbSkF8uQtlwIGZsfDfeCIalKjQ.jpg Mathare social justice activist Davis Lichuma has been found alive after missing for more than three days. Activist Lichuma found alive after alleged abduction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551567/brazil-germany-eye-world-cup-last-16-as-netherlands-face-morocco 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/74F9r5vQqDIP6WeYkxH6lgCkJGQamhCK583e8ind.jpg Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32 Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551569/sonko-writes-to-cj-koome-demands-redeployment-of-justice-ondieki-to-conclude-graft-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Sonko writes to CJ Koome, demands redeployment of Justice Ondieki to conclude graft case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NJHJWZjjoOXGyUDUo3rOQuVTXBNLOG7r88escITi.jpg Mike Sonko has asked Martha Koome to allow newly appointed High Court Judge Charles Ondieki to return temporarily to the lower court and conclude his long-running KSh20 million corruption case. Sonko writes to CJ Koome, demands redeployment of Justice Ondieki to conclude graft case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551570/saudi-football-federation-chief-resigns-after-world-cup-exit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fCEkoGBdlkf0797yQlTmtWduxD1PzTA6i7yNEGTt.jpg The president of Saudi Arabia's Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round. Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551571/maseno-university-don-killed-in-suspected-land-dispute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Maseno university don killed in suspected land dispute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CnVWvqwQMfxXdtO3qN3CCXlivEPGCDXlMaQolFZb.jpg Police in Homa Bay County have launched investigations into the murder of a Maseno University professor who was hacked to death outside his home. Maseno university don killed in suspected land dispute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551572/mr-speaker-sir-freed-on-sh100000-bond-in-sh41m-parliament-damage-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 'Mr Speaker Sir' freed on Sh100,000 bond in Sh41m Parliament damage case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wKgCOZxB2lLBzNwDPWr1PmKzrEnoGuzBedwUYybB.jpg "Mr Speaker Sir," has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to charges of unlawfully accessing Parliament Buildings during the June 25, 2024 Gen Z demonstrations. 'Mr Speaker Sir' freed on Sh100,000 bond in Sh41m Parliament damage case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551579/editors-guild-condemns-shutdown-of-ugandas-media-outlets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Editors Guild condemns shutdown of Uganda's media outlets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/smpQZDuZaFr6hYegAgqErHXpYvqpvWllDy5RHLbt.jpg The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni’s shutdown of Uganda's Nation Media Group outlets. Editors Guild condemns shutdown of Uganda's media outlets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551580/counties-to-share-sh428-billion-as-ruto-signs-county-allocation-of-revenue-bill-2026 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Counties to share Sh428 billion as Ruto signs county allocation of Revenue Bill 2026 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wK7bmleqFVE5CwHLGjlVcvcbScWtJjjhUMR6x5M2.jpg County governments are set to receive a record Sh428 billion from the National Treasury after President William Ruto assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026. Counties to share Sh428 billion as Ruto signs county allocation of Revenue Bill 2026 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551581/kajiado-bishops-petition-state-over-killings-abductions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Kajiado bishops petition state over killings, abductions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QsBbV63YiRG2shKdR1v5wPofYF8aZoyraVA9TKKT.jpg A section of religious leaders in Kajiado county are calling for sobriety as Kenyans prepare for the coming general election. Kajiado bishops petition state over killings, abductions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001551586/construction-authority-cracks-down-on-rogue-developers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Construction authority cracks down on rogue developers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mxop4anJcR5JqULFKKlBZYiuRRgqpePP9rniR5Ez.jpg NCA launches fresh crackdown on developers who add unauthorised floors to approved buildings, warning that contractors found culpable risk prosecution and deregistration. Construction authority cracks down on rogue developers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551591/igads-accountability-must-be-judged-on-facts-not-anonymous-allegations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 IGAD's accountability must be judged on facts, not anonymous allegations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hqurUsPJzfbgXKDUN8sd40iAW0IQGx0T4WQiqx0e.jpg IGAD operates under established accountability mechanisms, including independent annual external and internal audits whose findings are available to Member States and other stakeholders. IGAD's accountability must be judged on facts, not anonymous allegations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551596/sudan-peace-government-accuses-army-of-forcing-el-obeid-civilians-to-fight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Sudan peace government accuses army of forcing El Obeid civilians to fight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HUKTXupm2oPqO0gUBrE0is6XIKXRceC2LkFr8Aw6.jpg The Council of Ministers of Sudan’s Peace Government has called for the protection of civilians and the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors in El Obeid. Sudan peace government accuses army of forcing El Obeid civilians to fight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001551609/how-whatsapp-will-let-users-chat-without-sharing-phone-numbers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 How WhatsApp will let users chat without sharing phone numbers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A0TMDmK9GE8SIUlQAvCq2hJQEBlafSEEMPieD92N.jpg WhatsApp has begun letting its three billion users worldwide reserve unique usernames, allowing people to chat without ever revealing their phone numbers. How WhatsApp will let users chat without sharing phone numbers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001551611/from-kenya-to-zambia-startup-wins-role-in-school-meals-overhaul 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 From Kenya to Zambia: Startup wins role in school meals overhaul https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UqQGEUvzLsiZlHbluFBCJ4UjQTCYSrc76u8XmM6S.jpg A Kenyan startup will help strengthen Zambia's national school feeding programme after securing a four-year partnership to improve systems serving millions of schoolchildren. From Kenya to Zambia: Startup wins role in school meals overhaul Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551613/martinelli-scores-in-95th-minute-to-send-brazil-into-world-cup-last-16 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sohv5KttsPD7HA8LrX1fmadJVZt7X8e79hWY9reG.jpg Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551614/nigerian-takes-over-leadership-of-global-organisation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-29 Nigerian takes over leadership of global organisation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TX1Bn5FADtXR5uibzKHXsPDTBaPDSYpaM5Q4irBu.jpg Nigerian engineer Olayinka Hakeem Babalola will become the second African president of Rotary International, focusing on peacebuilding, public health and polio eradication. 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