https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560677/revealed-how-two-mps-goons-set-up-plot-to-attack-standard-group 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Revealed: How two MPs, goons set up plot to attack Standard Group https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K2Mh1Lqd007QOqj1nHMBgv4JRkoPjMNPmu5tRIqP.jpg A Citizen TV investigation alleges that politicians funded a paid protest targeting Standard Group, raising fresh concerns about press freedom and political intimidation. Revealed: How two MPs, goons set up plot to attack Standard Group Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560678/poison-in-a-bottle-inside-the-deadly-illicit-alcoholic-brews-trade 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Poison in a bottle: Inside the deadly illicit alcoholic brews trade https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/edZfdZVPlmkbG5LM5cLB4sfpZ5VA3ll4bdtXpvGS.jpg Kenya’s illicit alcohol trade is fuelling deadly poisonings, with counterfeit spirits, tax evasion and weak enforcement putting lives at risk. Poison in a bottle: Inside the deadly illicit alcoholic brews trade Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001560680/south-africa-pedals-to-gold-powered-by-kenyan-ugali 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 South Africa pedals to gold, powered by Kenyan ugali https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f4ioNQr0pKVmDbH35JjEcPZl79DSOirr5HgLiMND.jpg South Africa won mixed relay gold at the African Cycling Championships in Kisumu, with Kenyan ugali earning a playful shout-out. South Africa pedals to gold, powered by Kenyan ugali Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560684/varsities-mess-broken-promises-students-in-limbo-as-strike-drags-on 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Varsities' mess: Broken promises, students in limbo as strike drags on https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/da5ohUiAnuyKeFc4fLGKIIAhzIEVUcxhrO5tiCBJ.jpg University lecturers’ strike enters Day 22 as stalled pay negotiations disrupt learning, delay graduations and leave thousands of students in limbo. Varsities' mess: Broken promises, students in limbo as strike drags on Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560687/ebola-watch-dodgy-travellers-contacts-raise-infection-risk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Ebola watch: Dodgy travellers, contacts raise infection risk https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d1pC8jRpcn9b5ru4DzUquhzGLLbFLOuVyPebjfd4.jpg Concealed travel histories and attempts to evade screening are complicating East Africa’s efforts to contain Ebola. Ebola watch: Dodgy travellers, contacts raise infection risk Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560688/mps-pull-plug-on-livestreaming-of-election-results 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 MPs pull plug on livestreaming of election results https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3nKakKRc7g2CVG9Jan9cwVPSoUnqTqutAkAQVwiA.jpg MPs have removed the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling-station results, raising fresh concerns over electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 elections. MPs pull plug on livestreaming of election results Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560689/child-neglect-cases-expose-protection-gaps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-23 Child neglect cases expose protection gaps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y5yLmDCKAhPvbylkkySuIF3RuzHe3PPKAMXSKBMm.jpg Kenya recorded over 231,000 child protection cases in 2025/2026, with neglect accounting for 67 per cent amid funding gaps. Child neglect cases expose protection gaps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560594/national-exams-2026 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 National Exams 2026... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e4q7xJwYp403WrqSqDUATHUPX5sWNXsqgNZ3sf3s.jpg National Exams 2026... National Exams 2026... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560610/they-vowed-to-turn-me-into-a-chokora-ndeteis-explosive-testimony-against-ex-wife-children 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 'They vowed to turn me into a chokora': Ndetei's explosive testimony against ex-wife, children https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hsVEuTAlUaRJPgpZaaSd0Vo8XPUXm0aJmj5W0JEX.jpg Professor David Ndetei said his ex-wife and children had repeatedly threatened him, leaving him fearing for his life. 'They vowed to turn me into a chokora': Ndetei's explosive testimony against ex-wife, children Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560612/super-coalition-gachagua-and-sifuna-court-uhuru-kalonzo-in-plot-to-deny-ruto-tutam 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Super coalition: Gachagua and Sifuna court Uhuru, Kalonzo in plot to deny Ruto 'tutam' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UJwOyRLABUy5a7065adS08bik5NbH2PFcPewLANn.jpg Fresh details emerging from a meeting held at Wamunyoro on Tuesday indicate that a series of joint meetings between the two camps will continue in the coming weeks. Super coalition: Gachagua and Sifuna court Uhuru, Kalonzo in plot to deny Ruto 'tutam' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560613/slash-cost-of-doing-business-ceos-urge-government 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Slash cost of doing business, CEOs urge government https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EuLdx2WbyRyknuQQsZbZUIQGHMq3DEOEymtlTejw.jpg CEOs called for expanded access to affordable credit through lower lending rates, simpler loan requirements and flexible repayment terms, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Slash cost of doing business, CEOs urge government Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560614/drama-in-church-after-mudavadi-wetangula-walk-out-as-sifuna-speaks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Drama in church after Mudavadi, Wetang'ula walk out as Sifuna speaks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HMiuBsEWgYN8imKFXVbL1sATf3CQSyuLhfLNzZ22.jpg Sifuna appeared to acknowledge the departure with "this is Nairobi" quip that drew laughter from mourners. Drama in church after Mudavadi, Wetang'ula walk out as Sifuna speaks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560616/dangote-buys-25pc-of-kenya-pipeline-for-sh425b 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Dangote buys 25pc of Kenya Pipeline for Sh42.5b https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FvCQLSJEUykQRWBFTi1j7SXkE3IxHlEmOeYWAlMI.jpg Dangote, founder and chief executive of Dangote Industries Ltd, disclosed the deal at an event in London on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. Dangote buys 25pc of Kenya Pipeline for Sh42.5b Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560618/why-geofrey-mosiria-has-been-sacked 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Why Geofrey Mosiria has been sacked https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OohMxOnIO9Ymzd9akQSjdupSmiG44IvbRo2VwfW9.jpg The changes came barely a fortnight after Mosiria declared his bid for the Nairobi governor’s seat. Why Geofrey Mosiria has been sacked Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560620/inside-treasurys-calculation-on-rutos-stamp-duty-waiver 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Inside Treasury's calculation on Ruto's stamp duty waiver https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1S4VAEMhnu6RwcfXIxguwgvAkFg7y72eDAjRezgJ.jpg President William Ruto’s plan to scrap stamp duty on land transactions valued at Sh1 million or less could save ordinary buyers up to Sh40,000 per deal. Inside Treasury's calculation on Ruto's stamp duty waiver Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560621/of-dead-voters-and-election-rigging-omar-defends-self-before-iebc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Of dead voters and election rigging, Omar defends self before IEBC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qF2VpnPTta31nYS8hwV0rtaJWxN3IAxs89YrKB5V.jpg The committee did not communicate on whether Omar breached the Electoral Code of Conduct or not at the close of the proceedings. Of dead voters and election rigging, Omar defends self before IEBC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560625/kenyans-bear-burden-as-debt-payment-is-squeezes-funds-for-essential-services 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Kenyans bear burden as debt payment is squeezes funds for essential services https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pKI1NMOR8nG0OWjqOuVv6Cein1hOiHU29NFQD9nq.jpg Debt repayments are projected to consume nearly four out of every five shillings collected in government revenue in the current financial year. Kenyans bear burden as debt payment is squeezes funds for essential services Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560626/can-nairobis-malls-become-the-start-and-end-points-for-community-runs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Can Nairobi's malls become the start and end points for community runs? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uppYBXROMIF3i7mmGf9iZgvLFhUzoipD82Mgt3P1.jpg People are becoming more conscious of their health and are looking for practical ways to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. Can Nairobi's malls become the start and end points for community runs? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560627/comrades-pawa-uon-students-take-to-streets-in-solidarity-with-striking-lecturers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 'Comrades pawa': UoN students take to streets in solidarity with striking lecturers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sUP04OTAoCbadSixcBd7f6lNItmzCYrkPv1WpAK0.jpg The students said the prolonged strike was disrupting the academic calendar and threatened to derail the December graduation ceremony. 'Comrades pawa': UoN students take to streets in solidarity with striking lecturers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001560629/nairobis-financial-hub-status-puts-capital-city-on-global-investors-radar 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Nairobi's financial hub status puts capital city on global investors' radar https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QYcDncIEIXVBa5PTxFUyDLyD18hpJictItpCskDH.jpg Nairobi has earned a spot among the top five cities to watch in the latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, due to its financial hub status. Nairobi's financial hub status puts capital city on global investors' radar Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001560633/kenya-courts-foreign-contractors-to-boost-affordable-housing-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Kenya courts foreign contractors to boost affordable housing projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HQZy0OOwDmk685zL35eL35ypzzFJxHiJBDT8vQn6.jpg Kenya is seeking to attract foreign building materials manufacturers to establish local production plants Kenya courts foreign contractors to boost affordable housing projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560634/man-accused-of-killing-girlfriend-sending-family-video-to-be-detained-for-14-days 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Man accused of killing girlfriend, sending family video to be detained for 14 days https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yM13yJD8np6aYhwGvqB0n7wrCGG6O4Rd0hWsWmZF.jpg A man accused of strangling his girlfriend, filming her lifeless body and allegedly sending the footage to her family will remain in custody for 14 days as detectives investigate her murder. Man accused of killing girlfriend, sending family video to be detained for 14 days Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560635/nairobi-to-host-inaugural-african-womens-heart-health-symposium 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Nairobi to host inaugural African women's heart health symposium https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yeAImPc8Li2yWCrTBhs1IodgiEXsw6tupoS9IHMh.jpg Sudden cardiac arrest results from an electrical malfunction that causes the heart to stop beating unexpectedly. Nairobi to host inaugural African women's heart health symposium Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560637/eldoret-activist-arraigned-for-drug-trafficking-charges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Eldoret activist arraigned for drug trafficking charges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hhSijvnQZP77Ksn2pmMpckwt5YOiehKsGw8SWpmu.jpg An Eldoret-based human rights activist has been arraigned in court to answer charges of drug trafficking. Eldoret activist arraigned for drug trafficking charges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560640/sifuna-defends-wamunyoro-meeting-as-amisi-warns-against-backing-gachagua-for-president 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Sifuna defends Wamunyoro meeting as Amisi warns against backing Gachagua for president https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LXZPnBeVUKADQQpGlzkYq0J53AYOV21zRKa0bai8.jpg Sifuna’s remarks follow sharp criticism of the Linda Mwananchi movement's meeting with DCP principals at Gachagua’s residence in Wamunyoro, Nyeri County. Sifuna defends Wamunyoro meeting as Amisi warns against backing Gachagua for president Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560641/how-teacher-banker-drew-salaries-from-assembly-they-never-served 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 How teacher, banker drew 'salaries' from assembly they never served https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HwHkhhIsuniKwixnsGTz9j0rvC5BxYUhF2LVyBGu.jpg EACC recovers Sh12.5 million from former Homa Bay clerk Kepha Otieno and two others after court finds money was fraudulently paid as salaries between 2015 and 2017. How teacher, banker drew 'salaries' from assembly they never served Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560643/how-rutos-tutam-has-become-political-stage-ground-for-allies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 How Ruto's 'tutam' has become political stage ground for allies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LdV7XF3o6gohojh4m6LaLMhrDeRq0LITewQHrbDz.jpg President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign s becoming a political staging ground for leaders positioning themselves for the 2032 presidential contest. How Ruto's 'tutam' has become political stage ground for allies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560644/ghana-to-monitor-travellers-for-21-days-amid-ebola-cases-in-kenya-nigeria 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Ghana to monitor travellers for 21 days amid Ebola cases in Kenya, Nigeria https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NUret5JKFSFUDixuTaC2AvTiCqiibG9tgBY5iPwl.jpg Ghana says it will monitor travellers arriving from Ebola-affected areas for 21 days following confirmed cases in Kenya and Nigeria. Ghana to monitor travellers for 21 days amid Ebola cases in Kenya, Nigeria Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560645/the-hidden-pain-of-kenyas-community-health-promoters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 The hidden pain of Kenya's community health promoters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kL3fCr7S8EnppsvFAYoWacUR81ts3SZHO8qrzxb3.jpg Nearly one in three community health promoters surveyed in Nairobi and Kiambu reported symptoms of anxiety. The hidden pain of Kenya's community health promoters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560648/health-organisations-turn-to-social-enterprise-as-donor-funding-declines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Health organisations turn to social enterprise as donor funding declines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0OPS6qm1rgPObe2NZuIjqM3niVjXMT9guOald6Py.jpg LVCT Health is diversifying its income sources through social enterprise to sustain essential healthcare services amid mounting pressure on international donor funding. Health organisations turn to social enterprise as donor funding declines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560649/why-senators-are-demanding-accountability-on-affordable-housing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Why Senators are demanding accountability on Affordable Housing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bMKV6qi5ME85Ro01iEsEDpVnsmxorFtGRisulDea.jpg A political and legal storm is gathering as the Senate demands a comprehensive audit of the entire financial and operational architecture of the housing plan. Why Senators are demanding accountability on Affordable Housing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001560650/family-demands-justice-after-son-drowns-in-hotels-swimming-pool 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Family demands justice after son drowns in hotel's swimming pool https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ruO6w6IsRFE7BwZRARXlKZQV2qpYiB9HosDJ6ZiL.jpg A family from Kangoya village is demanding justice and answers following the drowning of their 12-year-old son at Arbbor Hotel along Kamiti road. Family demands justice after son drowns in hotel's swimming pool Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cricket/article/2001560651/cricket-karim-stars-as-kenya-beat-denmark-at-nairobi-gymkhana-in-opening-fixture 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Cricket: Karim stars as Kenya beat Denmark at Nairobi Gymkhana in opening fixture https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tIKxXA7kzSOEmBbSCXcbsUuUuz6q8te7MjwOin3X.jpg Kenya posted 324 for 7 in 50 overs to beat visiting Denmark by 103 runs at the start of the ICC Challenge League A, currently underway at the Nairobi Gymkhana Ground in the Kenyan capital. Cricket: Karim stars as Kenya beat Denmark at Nairobi Gymkhana in opening fixture Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560652/former-education-cs-jacob-kaimenyi-lands-top-university-job 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Former Education CS Jacob Kaimenyi lands top university job https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JfizQA37ldlK7KPWy4VEm8trs2rM1dBXe5yEL0L5.jpg Former Education CS Jacob Kaimenyi appointed second Chancellor of Management University of Africa; he takes over from Dr Reuben Mutiso. Former Education CS Jacob Kaimenyi lands top university job Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001560653/did-mashujaa-day-organisers-sideline-athletes-at-city-of-champions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Did Mashujaa Day organisers sideline athletes at city of champions? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T1lNgBRMkJSuIhFdp3ZvuJuywuQhvdfC57AvOYZx.jpg A group of Kenyan athletes has raised questions about why they were not included in the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations that concluded in Eldoret on Tuesday. Did Mashujaa Day organisers sideline athletes at city of champions? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560655/ipoa-launches-probe-into-citizen-tv-journalist-francis-odes-arrest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 IPOA launches probe into Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode's arrest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JF44skseHJ1dZD3nV6wHZpdZlqFVtp6gtvb0NicB.jpg The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the arrest and detention of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode. IPOA launches probe into Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode's arrest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560656/how-public-trust-in-leaders-can-weaken-accountability 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 How public trust in leaders can weaken accountability https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Us35mLkp5BXcOO7rXsFbMki0g933Q6HCkgdTZQfp.jpg Public trust in political leaders can weaken accountability, with research across 37 African countries linking confidence in presidents and ruling parties to weaker support for oversight. How public trust in leaders can weaken accountability Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560657/how-live-streaming-can-shore-up-trust-in-kenyas-elections-ps-singoei 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 How live-streaming can shore up trust in Kenya's elections- PS Sing'oei https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G49YuYjuW7534TGvHzRrt1kazfd4MfQxn9nfTj7v.jpg Foreign Affairs PS Korir Singoei defends live transmission of election results, saying it is essential to building public trust in Kenya’s electoral system. How live-streaming can shore up trust in Kenya's elections- PS Sing'oei Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560658/east-african-summit-targets-skills-gaps-cross-border-employment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 East African summit targets skills gaps, cross-border employment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Onf5OAx0wQ8dM3Z98yv0KynqxRCnQFHNkYFXxUad.jpg East African stakeholders are seeking ways to improve skills recognition and labour mobility across the region ahead of the East African Employability Summit scheduled for November 11-12 in Nairobi. East African summit targets skills gaps, cross-border employment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560659/ruto-hands-over-comesa-chairmanship-pushes-for-levy-to-fund-regional-programmes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Ruto hands over COMESA chairmanship, pushes for levy to fund regional programmes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tGA5odttollQNgefCBEUX8VvZiPdOIw9nyxtnhU9.jpg President William Ruto has handed over the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) chairmanship to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Ruto hands over COMESA chairmanship, pushes for levy to fund regional programmes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001560660/jootrh-embarks-on-a-major-facelift-to-modernise-services 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 JOOTRH embarks on a major facelift to modernise services https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N18j2Ad0POnNaJMGCaYeO9oOlmvYTxZWLGbAfcFL.jpg As part of the immediate upgrades, the hospital is renovating six operating theaters while keeping four others operational to prevent service disruptions. JOOTRH embarks on a major facelift to modernise services Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560661/police-ipoa-launch-probe-into-citizen-tv-journalists-arrest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Police, IPOA launch probe into Citizen TV journalist's arrest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7CRSg1TlcHQyNJJmNqD7uGwHEEKs7qkRRzswWgIq.jpg The National Police Service (NPS) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) have launched separate investigations into the arrest of Citizen TV journalist . Police, IPOA launch probe into Citizen TV journalist's arrest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560662/foreign-national-beaten-to-death-by-mob-in-south-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/COP1Mi9x9s2iUW6pjfAv8VI7AjyaoyRAYxv50Rvr.jpg A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said. Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560663/targeted-by-trump-icc-wins-top-eu-rights-prize 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QN9i9EOgUvDSelFXRb2oHdkgq6qtj8lhe1KdZWZ7.jpg Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Trump. Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560665/icc-delivering-justice-for-the-worlds-worst-crimes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 ICC: Delivering justice for the world's worst crimes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eqQ0yRhDtD9koAhu2doVf1Eg37tYQlJCojJrJqpw.jpg The Sakharov Prize for the International Criminal Court comes as the institution endures the toughest period in its history, reeling from a damaging sex scandal. ICC: Delivering justice for the world's worst crimes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560666/illicit-alcohol-now-ranked-with-terrorism-banditry-kindiki 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Illicit alcohol now ranked with terrorism, banditry-Kindiki https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ms3VYOr1SK3yCQnygT7PtBnpZRAX9mmDLwml76Qq.png DP Kindiki says the Government has elevated the illicit alcohol trade to organised crime, introduced a permanent coordination team and plans tougher penalties for those involved in the supply chain. Illicit alcohol now ranked with terrorism, banditry-Kindiki Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001560670/uae-commits-1-billion-to-ai-projects-in-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 UAE commits $1 billion to AI projects in Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2aG2ExDos5P0SamE1ALKltjA6cKbkYSJqgF3TqPj.png United Arab Emirates (UAE) is backing a US$1 billion (Sh129.8 billion) initiative to help African countries use artificial intelligence in education, agriculture and infrastructure. UAE commits $1 billion to AI projects in Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560672/ebola-first-batch-contacts-to-leave-quarantine-on-sunday 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Ebola: First batch contacts to leave quarantine on Sunday https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WT5W5c4XcGd5L5fQ0v1L6PQR7nFaMWVCcdbbGIJa.jpg “The end of this outbreak is within reach, and together we will get there,” Amoth added. Ebola: First batch contacts to leave quarantine on Sunday Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560675/france-reports-first-human-shamonda-virus-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 France reports first human Shamonda virus case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pPh7QnUjzJF5oRGhNqMD9tIAx8zUlIy7V7g5BfyE.jpg The virus was first detected in Nigeria in the mid-1960s and has since been reported in cattle in several parts of Africa and in Japan. France reports first human Shamonda virus case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560679/mudavadi-calls-for-accountability-ethical-leadership-to-rebuild-public-trust 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Mudavadi calls for accountability, ethical leadership to rebuild public trust https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wBsli05QwS9MpH76WeBZQvhGWDsibYwLSLgkzamq.jpg “We cannot demand that people believe us; we must give them reasons to do so,” Mudavadi said. Mudavadi calls for accountability, ethical leadership to rebuild public trust Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560681/weatherman-warns-of-flash-floods-as-rains-expected-in-45-counties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Weatherman warns of flash floods as rains expected in 45 counties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gCMRQHpUBpLqcHFjtNdp80UerYylKWWsZzzVPrZ1.jpg The department singled out parts of Mandera, Wajir, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale counties as areas where isolated storms could occur. Weatherman warns of flash floods as rains expected in 45 counties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560685/natembeya-aide-arrested-by-dci-as-another-staffer-goes-into-hiding 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Natembeya aide arrested by DCI as another staffer goes into hiding https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HnINbAg5Bmvzx6BIb2hebrnqbWfOMrsowSDStnpW.jpg A staff member of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been arrested by DCI officers, while another county employee says he is in hiding. Natembeya aide arrested by DCI as another staffer goes into hiding Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560686/mtrh-quarantines-one-person-after-contact-with-suspected-ebola-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 MTRH quarantines one person after contact with suspected Ebola case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZZ7eZysyX2CwfEViINWQgjauLhKwqSomHh0JebO1.jpg Suspected Ebola patient at MTRH in Eldoret is asymptomatic but under close monitoring after contact with a suspected case 20 days ago, CEO Dr Kirwa says, following public concern. MTRH quarantines one person after contact with suspected Ebola case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560546/opportunity-strikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Opportunity strikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f66MUVp3k4x5f27hIdNJKe2eW0Lf4c3GaCrjcCmy.jpg Opportunity strikes Opportunity strikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke 2026-10-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/4/business 0.9 2026-10-23 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/1/counties 0.9 2026-10-23 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/588/national 0.9 2026-10-23 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/3/politics 0.9 2026-10-23 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/198/politics 0.9 2026-10-23 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/5/world 0.9 2026-10-23 ;