https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001560454/mashujaa-day-heroes-are-feted-but-their-stories-quickly-forgotten 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-20 Mashujaa Day: Heroes are feted but their stories quickly forgotten https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rim6Ze0FfaCdwb52iXAow1okJCY14beJNQ4o7FMZ.jpg Mashujaa Day should honour forgotten freedom fighters, scholars and nation-builders through better historical documentation and preservation. Mashujaa Day: Heroes are feted but their stories quickly forgotten Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560469/the-scorecard-rutos-land-of-glory-promise-remains-a-pipe-dream-as-kenyans-grope-in-uncertainty 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-20 The scorecard: Ruto's 'land of glory' promise remains a pipe dream as Kenyans grope in uncertainty https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mfaFWMPDf71JllXsUHxtjxWPcsKATUrP1OMhikq6.jpg A year after Ruto’s Mashujaa Day pledges, Kenya faces worsening hunger, rising living costs and persistent gaps in infrastructure, education and healthcare. The scorecard: Ruto's 'land of glory' promise remains a pipe dream as Kenyans grope in uncertainty Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560472/beyond-roads-and-projects-verdict-still-out-on-rutos-prosperity-pledge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-20 Beyond roads and projects, verdict still out on Ruto's prosperity pledge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VouY96oXADPuF1K5xcD8Df2TwMrMxlvPJQOXeH21.jpg Ruto’s development record faces scrutiny as Kenyans weigh infrastructure gains against the cost of living, stalled university education and household economic pressures. Beyond roads and projects, verdict still out on Ruto's prosperity pledge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560473/experts-warn-of-high-risks-for-frontline-healthcare-workers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-20 Experts warn of high risks for frontline healthcare workers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VNpae6lmxLwN7MLVbaeHqdvDJ4tURCfeJjFFGxru.jpg Healthcare workers face heightened Ebola infection risks in Kenya, prompting calls for quality protective equipment and stronger infection control. Experts warn of high risks for frontline healthcare workers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560475/kenya-denies-claim-of-police-role-in-besigyes-abduction-deportation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-20 Kenya denies claim of police role in Besigye's abduction, deportation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AxALXWX5nxLaHO1KAg91CLgMLZDYSPsVWewL6mIu.jpg The Kenyan government has denied wrongdoing in the 2024 abduction and transfer of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his aide. Kenya denies claim of police role in Besigye's abduction, deportation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001560476/broke-at-60-what-makes-most-workers-beggars-in-retirement 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-20 Broke at 60: What makes most workers beggars in retirement https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6ucrTXIUC0dyc4mB9ZCcWwMcTZ6sc3ciEk8natmY.jpg Only 29 per cent of Kenyan workers feel prepared for retirement, with family expenses, debt and irregular incomes undermining savings. Broke at 60: What makes most workers beggars in retirement Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001560386/wildlife-conservation-must-put-people-first-experts-say 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Wildlife conservation must put people first, experts say https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T6Zlftlt08jwMjugsbhNLOhkMPVmGO0otvkdUsh4.jpg Conservation experts are urging Kenya to put communities at the heart of wildlife protection through improved safety, sustainable livelihoods and education. Wildlife conservation must put people first, experts say Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001560388/ignoring-critical-thinking-academic-disciplines-a-recipe-for-disaster 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Ignoring critical thinking academic disciplines a 'recipe for disaster' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rMjVXjoc5S7DXk5Qf8d1fcr0dLpqCGiG4sJcJpAK.jpg The opinion piece warns that sidelining critical thinking, underfunding universities and undermining intellectual disciplines threaten Kenya’s education system. Ignoring critical thinking academic disciplines a 'recipe for disaster' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560390/midnight-lectures-amid-strike-phds-in-freedom-masters-in-surrender 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Midnight lectures amid strike: PhDs in freedom, Masters in surrender https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cUTSAlIN3tWdhfc4edCVFPat1sK1gumBnUFaJk2E.jpg The article criticises lecturers who teach during strike, arguing that weak solidarity undermines their fight for better working conditions. Midnight lectures amid strike: PhDs in freedom, Masters in surrender Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560393/ogamba-warns-against-cheating-as-national-exams-season-kicks-off 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Ogamba warns against cheating as national exams season kicks off https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bEF76HVeK4WzccK1jfcRyLIupXiLsLli0N2fgZYf.jpg KNEC has introduced tighter security measures, digital monitoring and stricter penalties to curb examination malpractice as 3.63 million Kenyan candidates sit national assessments. Ogamba warns against cheating as national exams season kicks off Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560394/boost-in-war-against-fake-certificates-as-knqa-registrations-hit-one-million 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Boost in war against fake certificates as KNQA registrations hit one million https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fJWswu5JwUosfNAaDPNUmZciNtdRC9nvBdz2aHZm.jpg KNQA’s proposed reforms aim to curb fake certificates and strengthen academic qualifications verification. Boost in war against fake certificates as KNQA registrations hit one million Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560396/directline-tops-psv-insurance-as-high-claims-leave-firms-struggling 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Directline tops PSV insurance as high claims leave firms struggling https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Qc1KfI9hL0Xg8rD2HOmTjiset5oUvAFcDdNlQQPN.jpg Directline Assurance retained its lead in Kenya’s PSV insurance market with a 43.41 per cent share, despite rising claims and high operating costs squeezing insurers’ profitability. Directline tops PSV insurance as high claims leave firms struggling Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560401/shakahola-deaths-justice-diana-kavedza-delivering-paul-makenzis-judgment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Shakahola deaths: Justice Diana Kavedza delivering Paul Makenzi's judgment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hr60z1BwtvtIGazONAs2lMx8z4VqYl4cgoLSLDPn.jpg Pastor Paul Mackenzie awaits a court verdict in the Shakahola murder case after his defence challenged the prosecution’s evidence and the reliability of forensic investigations. Shakahola deaths: Justice Diana Kavedza delivering Paul Makenzi's judgment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560403/president-rutos-hustler-promise-faces-test-of-livelihoods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 President Ruto's hustler promise faces test of livelihoods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w2mFrN7TQiRe6tUEDqj8KwZ8TIP9nKd6rKFN9qcd.jpg As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Ruto’s youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs. President Ruto's hustler promise faces test of livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560404/ruto-moi-fallout-states-daring-occupation-as-armed-gsu-storm-mois-family-property 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Ruto-Moi fallout: State's daring occupation as armed GSU storm Moi's family property https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4dccJQIfPbzoEiSWoFqrB7QmkvvD1uLYnsyxg88Z.jpg Gideon Moi’s family questions the alleged eviction of guards from its Eldoret property by armed GSU officers. Ruto-Moi fallout: State's daring occupation as armed GSU storm Moi's family property Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560406/can-youth-break-kenyas-politics-as-usual-cycle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Can youth break Kenya's politics-as-usual cycle? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Gn6VbvFLbTpgtTekcmceWcJUGQTB4Ug5cM24uz71.jpg Gen Z must overcome campaign costs, weak organisation and political co-option to turn their activism into electoral power in Kenya’s 2027 elections. Can youth break Kenya's politics-as-usual cycle? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560407/gen-zs-demands-remain-unmet-as-2027-election-nears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Gen Z's demands remain unmet as 2027 election nears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/216hyRi3DCT2vrFT5NUbqG6lQ223qGIoCR84rOcW.jpg Kenya’s Gen Z are demanding concrete answers on education, jobs, taxation, insecurity and political representation as they assess leaders ahead of the 2027 elections. Gen Z's demands remain unmet as 2027 election nears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560410/costly-battle-bills-stockouts-and-delays-deepen-breast-cancer-burden 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Costly battle: Bills, stockouts and delays deepen breast cancer burden https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d7cIXuFdHxk582FHblfMgfX2XGNfi4ksZSRXFSZl.jpg Breast cancer patients in Kenya face heavy treatment and hidden costs, with gaps in insurance coverage, medicine stockouts and delayed diagnosis worsening their financial burden. Costly battle: Bills, stockouts and delays deepen breast cancer burden Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560411/mastectomy-scars-women-reclaim-dignity-confidence-after-losing-breasts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Mastectomy scars: Women reclaim dignity, confidence after losing breasts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zpFaiKbLmursJyUQypOhfuvdPKJUSMJzCHDrV1hK.jpg Breast cancer survivors in Kenya share their experiences of mastectomy, stigma and recovery, highlighting the need for early detection, emotional support and affordable breast prostheses. Mastectomy scars: Women reclaim dignity, confidence after losing breasts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560412/who-cares-about-teachers-tutors-confront-mental-health-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Who cares about teachers? Tutors confront mental health crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xufGO3uTLRdSewrC7XYJHdIHv895xkmb4ZqXM0jJ.jpg Teachers in Kisumu and Homa Bay are creating peer-support networks to address mental health challenges linked to workload, financial pressure and workplace stress. Who cares about teachers? Tutors confront mental health crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560413/genomics-offers-new-clues-to-better-treatment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Genomics offers new clues to better treatment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A9Dr4UFpQpR6sy11xDHvLdYpiQeqiCv9r4NShQ0o.jpg Local genomic research in Kenya is advancing precision medicine, with the potential to improve drug choices and reduce adverse reactions. Genomics offers new clues to better treatment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001560414/states-invasion-of-moi-land-is-unacceptable 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 State's invasion of Moi land is unacceptable https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Gq7dUqOUcZ1pgbJMbzrA8JwswAHrZyup4hl1ibsM.jpg The editorial condemns the alleged forced takeover of the Moi family’s Eldoret property, calling for the State to respect property rights and follow lawful procedures. State's invasion of Moi land is unacceptable Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560415/its-time-to-speed-up-restoration-of-worlds-declining-forests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 It's time to speed up restoration of world's declining forests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GmRVwkgFYhmTtaMCTtA2AKztgXycuvg8PACk3dGR.jpg The piece urges governments and communities to accelerate forest and landscape restoration to tackle degradation, protect biodiversity, strengthen food security and build climate resilience. It's time to speed up restoration of world's declining forests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560416/uss-unconditional-support-of-israel-to-blame-for-elusive-peace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 US's unconditional support of Israel to blame for elusive peace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s1jeGVTlSmiM1ovOkw7g2XsALtygTxMiC7wVWfEo.jpg The opinion piece argues that unconditional US support for Israel and weak international pressure have undermined prospects for peace. US's unconditional support of Israel to blame for elusive peace Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001560417/a-well-of-hope-in-dry-lands-turns-the-tide-on-thirst-and-hostilities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 A well of hope in dry lands turns the tide on thirst and hostilities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eVYplHGNpFmfNISVO3tjoIqozGlyRopCq6fhTpdN.jpg A community borehole in Kajiado is easing water scarcity, protecting livestock and reducing human-wildlife conflict amid worsening drought. A well of hope in dry lands turns the tide on thirst and hostilities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560418/tusker-loss-leaves-sour-taste-in-their-mouths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Tusker loss leaves sour taste in their mouths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HLVGoKfjLSUA5rAefefu1in7rqabhooTCZdkDRAW.jpg Tusker face an uphill battle to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after losing 1-0 at home to Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars. Tusker loss leaves sour taste in their mouths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001560419/nyalis-balala-leads-kenya-at-african-contest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Nyali's Balala leads Kenya at African contest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6xfZhZdu9Ulo4zzdeokgH4lxWpaRPUl9DLpfF1a7.jpg Nyali Golf Club’s Adel Balala finished 13th overall to lead Kenya at the 2026 All Africa Team Championship in Tunisia, where the national team placed sixth. Nyali's Balala leads Kenya at African contest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560420/poor-annoying-football-tusker-coach-mette-slams-singida-black-stars-style-of-play-after-1-0-defeat 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Poor annoying football: Tusker coach Mette slams Singida Black Stars' style of play after 1-0 defeat https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/r64oYquE2lYTUj0smxsSMpyyC5KN4DZvXDulxZEt.jpg Tusker FC face an uphill battle to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their second preliminary round Poor annoying football: Tusker coach Mette slams Singida Black Stars' style of play after 1-0 defeat Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560421/sent-back-to-prison 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Sent back to prison... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BFZ86a2ajZuIl1tnw0B3hTbTBJ5Zye01QfSpbxLI.jpg Sent back to prison... Sent back to prison... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560422/system-catches-up 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 System catches up https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K8Fql4k7cak9RCSc2AUZRZ0DWi3TfEpT27nl4Sbe.jpg System catches up System catches up Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001560424/governor-barasa-cites-healthcare-gains-for-award 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Governor Barasa cites healthcare gains for award https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XUSpbwrrU4mrUnE51MCuBsY508rPdSXnYIlwa3G9.jpg Barasa said the recognition reflected ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and promote socioeconomic development, highlighting the expansion of health facilities. Governor Barasa cites healthcare gains for award Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001560427/kawira-mwangaza-okolea-event-disrupted-by-suspected-goons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Kawira Mwangaza 'Okolea' event disrupted by suspected goons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0ijxD0FDasddY9OdCon22lbP4jdHSFSSOblOTfAk.jpg Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's 'Okolea' charity event at Gituine in Igembe Central was violently disrupted by goons as she appealed for political tolerance. Kawira Mwangaza 'Okolea' event disrupted by suspected goons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560428/governor-lenku-threatens-to-quit-odm-form-maa-party 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Governor Lenku threatens to quit ODM, form Maa party https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/h1aZCL9Zl1F2Pr7ESPvqwmU3PL5ZBAObc5yqx4uZ.jpg Lenku on Sunday said plans are already at an advanced stage, setting the stage for a potential major political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election. Governor Lenku threatens to quit ODM, form Maa party Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560429/police-lost-control-during-french-protests-says-interior-minister 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Police 'lost control' during French protests, says interior minister https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aAQ7NLbHIR1lq9T4t5kjfCTL0DfJD4aIqyu7Vmw0.jpg Macron estimated that some 60,000 law enforcement personnel had been deployed across the country. Police 'lost control' during French protests, says interior minister Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560430/leave-raila-odingas-family-alone-sifuna-tells-critics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Leave Raila Odinga's family alone, Sifuna tells critics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3d09sJYMRwESCmICAG8mL19S2y53pCvu5XcoOiPt.jpg Sifuna hit at those he said had claimed to be close confidants of Raila Odinga but had failed to honour his memory and were now attacking his family. Leave Raila Odinga's family alone, Sifuna tells critics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560431/kcse-2026-kicks-off-with-oral-and-practical-tests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 KCSE 2026 kicks off with oral and practical tests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9mqFHnv8xHIeggnd1gPbr3dlZ8GZviot8DiqFQ78.jpg KCSE exam starts today with candidates sitting French, German, Arabic, Kenya Sign Language oral and Home Science practical papers spread from October 19 to 23. KCSE 2026 kicks off with oral and practical tests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560432/un-agency-slashes-gaza-food-aid-over-funding-warns-needs-persist 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 UN agency slashes Gaza food aid over funding, warns needs persist https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wRXO0D2qKvLl3PxxuycdPUl2zHKlU9OOVJ9GQCG9.jpg The World Food Programme said its efforts had mitigated the effects during a famine last year in Gaza UN agency slashes Gaza food aid over funding, warns needs persist Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560434/counties-to-receive-sh4256-million-more-in-new-bill 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Counties to receive Sh425.6 million more in new Bill https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/axBibnPQHvDtHSw7aaBs7MvsQK9c59Q33hUL8q2h.jpg President Ruto signs into law County Assembly Services Amendment Bill, 2023, setting fair removal procedures for board members, clerks and protecting seconded staff. Counties to receive Sh425.6 million more in new Bill Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560436/security-heightened-in-eldoret-ahead-of-mashujaa-day-celebrations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Security heightened in Eldoret ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lCMxRUWx5SVf4taccg2KWQZaTvewOxXZmHEWQLnl.jpg Motorists and visitors have been urged to follow instructions from traffic officers and observe road signs Security heightened in Eldoret ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560437/mutiso-murder-ndetei-summoned-over-affidavit-opposing-bail-for-ex-wife-children 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Mutiso Murder: Ndetei summoned over affidavit opposing bail for ex-wife, children https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bWuEJ9g46NEOK9PzswsFepq9ReN65NIIwa7sSJRt.jpg Rose Mbithe and her son had also questioned the mental fitness of her estranged husband, Prof David Ndetei, claiming he was not of sound mind. Mutiso Murder: Ndetei summoned over affidavit opposing bail for ex-wife, children Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560439/president-ruto-leaders-mourn-kwale-governor-fatuma-achanis-father-aged-80 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 President Ruto, leaders mourn Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani's father, aged 80 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/84irVusQTUJ83plhQ5MrrNfpZGemyh7fQIS32DUn.jpg Mzee Mohamed Achani, father of Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, has died aged 80 after developing complications while performing the early morning Fajr prayers. President Ruto, leaders mourn Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani's father, aged 80 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001560441/teachers-raise-concerns-over-el-nino-preparedness-as-kcse-exams-start 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Teachers raise concerns over El Nino preparedness as KCSE exams start https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/S5PW3IQJDB5QwUL1AmhFmPyGIn6MBYMiG46N8NZR.jpg Teachers’ unions in Western Kenya have raised concerns over the safety of examination officials in flood-prone areas and the government’s preparedness. Teachers raise concerns over El Nino preparedness as KCSE exams start Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560445/atwoli-warns-mps-against-undermining-nssf-cites-sh814bn-fund-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Atwoli warns MPs against undermining NSSF, cites Sh814bn fund growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/q10oV7DU3kJNkJ9FX55jyQqZhZZmXP02wRpwMeFm.jpg COTU, in a statement, warned that political interference could jeopardise workers’ retirement savings ahead of the 2027 General Election. Atwoli warns MPs against undermining NSSF, cites Sh814bn fund growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560446/charles-kerich-faces-another-arrest-three-month-jail-term 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Charles Kerich faces another arrest, three-month jail term https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4w5MnIvPjg3Dcv2dm1yVJmr6Ae8SlrZJ1ihZ1YHu.jpg Kerich is staring at imminent arrest and imprisonment after missing a Sh36.7 million payment deadline in a Sh106.7 million legal fees dispute. Charles Kerich faces another arrest, three-month jail term Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001560448/what-the-2026-nobels-teach-us-about-patience-and-progress 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 What the 2026 Nobels teach us about patience and progress https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0DISSzNOHMH6Re57xvMyPGYuL81aibDDZSehtCdp.jpg Back to the Nobel: who are the winners in 2026, and why did they win? Before getting academic, let’s say something about the laureates. Clearly, Africa is missing. What the 2026 Nobels teach us about patience and progress Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560450/church-must-count-cost-of-morality-and-demand-public-accountability 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Church must count cost of morality and demand public accountability https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JcvpMlJEKLIoL3r1utkRzKfPVsUSIV5XVzoZq5mf.jpg Morality needs mathematics. Not because the pulpit should hire accountants, but because integrity that cannot be measured cannot be verified. Church must count cost of morality and demand public accountability Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560452/research-deserves-more-space-and-prominence-in-the-media 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Research deserves more space and prominence in the media https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TV4mM5AXjHGaIAJ15R6ULJfZjbzCMpI4fj4sFF8U.jpg Education produces research that can help society understand its problems, question existing assumptions and find better ways of doing things. Research deserves more space and prominence in the media Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560455/dpp-drops-sh120-million-graft-case-against-six-nakuru-county-officials 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 DPP drops Sh120 million graft case against six Nakuru County officials https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1Pp1ysza4WErMBlCtFLTjUgg3sGrybsFr0tvVD7X.jpg The DPP has withdrawn graft charges against six Nakuru County officials in a Sh120.4 million procurement scandal, despite EACC objections. DPP drops Sh120 million graft case against six Nakuru County officials Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560456/nationwide-traffic-crackdown-launched-as-schools-close-for-holidays 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Nationwide traffic crackdown launched as schools close for holidays https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2MbGaW0eMSBiZefQSDxxnjcncbJcJxoO9xNQau2B.jpg NPS has announced intensified nationwide traffic enforcement and thorough inspections of school transport vehicles as schools close for the end-of-year holidays. Nationwide traffic crackdown launched as schools close for holidays Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560458/inside-paul-makenzies-fasting-regime-and-last-days-indoctrination 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Inside Paul Makenzie's fasting regime and 'last days' indoctrination https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zG8FTScy7dfTM3PgAyjUTAT1kTB1QodZBPO7BNQq.jpg Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi was to die last and close the ‘earthly door’ in a well-structured plan of how the dry fast was being implemented. Inside Paul Makenzie's fasting regime and 'last days' indoctrination Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560460/court-finds-makenzi-liable-for-190-shakahola-child-deaths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Court finds Makenzi liable for 190 Shakahola child deaths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mX67ULrU7JsJjWzKQ1blVpIiLO3utTmOJ94MsInU.jpg A court has held Paul Makenzie and 30 co-accused responsible for the deaths of 190 children linked to forced fasting in Shakahola. Court finds Makenzi liable for 190 Shakahola child deaths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560461/why-kenya-is-hosting-regional-training-for-animal-health-experts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Why Kenya is hosting regional training for animal health experts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sJc2qCL3wtjxy7tHoyzXXCIdgJOxCqbkdVm4GElS.jpg Kenya hosts regional training to equip animal health laboratory experts with auditing skills, improve disease detection and strengthen outbreak preparedness across Eastern and Southern Africa. Why Kenya is hosting regional training for animal health experts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560462/sonko-files-new-petition-to-overturn-judgment-upholding-his-impeachment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Sonko files new petition to overturn judgment upholding his impeachment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yBpEiV9mmHR19CXHsAmwm9XGJB94IkV18oeqMgHB.jpg Mike Sonko has filed a fresh petition challenging the judgment that upheld his impeachment, citing alleged judicial misconduct and violations of his constitutional rights. Sonko files new petition to overturn judgment upholding his impeachment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560463/wandayi-rallies-siaya-leaders-behind-rutos-re-election-bid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Wandayi rallies Siaya leaders behind Ruto's re-election bid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kkqpZ7BVQBQsqAvvkTm3SYPUjMFM5cKPqe72ynZs.jpg Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says Siaya leaders are mobilising support for President William Ruto’s re-election, pledging to sustain the broad-based government following Raila Odinga’s death. Wandayi rallies Siaya leaders behind Ruto's re-election bid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560464/congolese-in-kenya-oppose-kabilas-return-to-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Congolese in Kenya oppose Kabila's return to power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/z8Y5WL8jqiXn104ibd0oy6XZWy2lPPoJacmQc6c3.jpg Congolese nationals in Kenya have condemned Joseph Kabila’s alleged political comeback, urging respect for the DRC’s sovereignty, constitution and peace efforts. Congolese in Kenya oppose Kabila's return to power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560465/how-north-rifts-champions-identity-can-drive-better-governance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 How North Rift's champions identity can drive better governance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NFflp14ZtGoUa430XlE0xAbRd2Jli2QNjTWjZ72d.jpg North Rift’s champions identity can drive better governance and economic growth if Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet turn sporting pride into better services, jobs and investment. How North Rift's champions identity can drive better governance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560466/kalonzo-condemns-invasion-of-moi-family-land-in-eldoret 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Kalonzo condemns invasion of Moi family land in Eldoret https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c8vVrzhBu8gfRTCR6JVRXCHnFs4BH9Oo7dCeK8eo.jpg Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the alleged takeover of the Moi family’s Eldoret property, accusing the government of political harassment and impunity. Kalonzo condemns invasion of Moi family land in Eldoret Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001560467/makenzi-guilty-of-murder-of-191-people-in-shakahola-forest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Makenzi guilty of murder of 191 people in Shakahola Forest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bkRnwY5fhJSWSBw1CjOu5Cy0lV6ERhGvTiBNLpwv.jpg High Court judge Kavedza Mochache convicts controversial pastor Paul Makenzi, 28 others of the murder of 191 inside Shakahola Forest. Makenzi guilty of murder of 191 people in Shakahola Forest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560470/struggling-to-conceive-why-both-partners-need-fertility-tests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Struggling to conceive? Why both partners need fertility tests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/igEhTu6CL0OLv8jtVftrI5YbR5W4ENaY4qojUbR5.jpg Couples struggling to conceive may spend months trying for a pregnancy without knowing the underlying cause, while misconceptions about fertility can lead to blame and delay medical assessment. Struggling to conceive? Why both partners need fertility tests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560471/nacada-seeks-specialised-drug-courts-in-embu-eldoret 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 NACADA seeks specialised drug courts in Embu, Eldoret https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/siTr7LubafFx91eCDxMN01EN4nGyBUqIGGQIsxTy.jpg NACADA wants specialised courts in Embu and Eldoret and the reinstatement of Shanzu Law Court in Mombasa to handle drug-related cases. 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