https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558824/sickle-cell-warriors-call-for-mandatory-screening-to-curb-rising-cases-in-western 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-28 Sickle cell warriors call for mandatory screening to curb rising cases in Western https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5p7H64UVA8auGUpu22J4Erl8g0diEfqnaqIoGTXq.jpg Sickle warriors in Bungoma have called for mandatory sickle cell screening to help curb rising cases of the blood disorder and promote early diagnosis and management. Sickle cell warriors call for mandatory screening to curb rising cases in Western Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558827/when-a-rabid-dog-turns-how-an-attack-can-unfold-and-what-to-do-next 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-28 When a rabid dog turns: How an attack can unfold and what to do next https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZgCp9Qq2QNw2PdK9WCdemtS6EELoPEtBmGVqBbBt.jpg The dog can become restless, attack people or other animals without an obvious provocation, bite repeatedly and develop excessive salivation or frothing around the mouth. When a rabid dog turns: How an attack can unfold and what to do next Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558829/every-minute-counts-the-fight-against-postpartum-haemorrhage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-28 Every minute counts: The fight against Postpartum Haemorrhage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rUQF49hkUSpsvyudBYUEKMaedidDWJHA7yfkMv7A.jpg Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) continue to be threat to mothers as the Ministry of Health and stakeholders try to curb. Every minute counts: The fight against Postpartum Haemorrhage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558831/8th-day-four-years-of-kenyas-education-sector-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-28 8th DAY: Four years of Kenya's education sector reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0khcwLZJ6nuJ5FY9HFaXmsdyO6kxUS8WS4VnNa2a.jpg The transition of education from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), exposed long outstanding challenges. 8th DAY: Four years of Kenya's education sector reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558832/8th-day-sh784bn-education-budget-yet-the-funding-gaps-persist 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-28 8th DAY: Sh784bn education budget, yet the funding gaps persist https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LSFXjkwKulh0YZ0tdg5r8KNZsoeavoP6EEoxpFlB.jpg Kenya is spending Sh784.46 billion on education this financial year, yet schools and universities continue to report funding shortfalls, mounting debts and rising costs for learners. 8th DAY: Sh784bn education budget, yet the funding gaps persist Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558834/more-national-schools-face-mps-over-audit-queries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-28 More national schools face MPs over audit queries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sJyFoGSh4PAsuB6a32XQdNF0jhPhsVkWzlWCN5wO.jpg More secondary school principals are scheduled to appear in the National Assembly this week to respond to audit queries, as financial management in national schools is put under scrutiny. More national schools face MPs over audit queries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558838/vote-smuggling-ring-border-voter-claims-put-kenyas-electoral-system-under-scrutiny 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-28 Vote Smuggling Ring: Border voter claims put Kenya's electoral system under scrutiny https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KVjOwwDrZvlBvAxEOE4elCjid829yThKIOuOk9zS.jpg As Kenya inches towards the 2027 General Election, questions over the integrity of the voters’ roll are emerging along the Kenya-Uganda border, Vote Smuggling Ring: Border voter claims put Kenya's electoral system under scrutiny Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558784/bangkok-floods-force-thousands-into-shelters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uxfjOPXvWTSXtZBiAQ8DsLoZp57Td47JuDETJW5f.jpg Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads. Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558785/gunmen-kill-17-in-south-africa-bar-shooting-15-wounded-police 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Gunmen kill 17 in South Africa bar shooting, 15 wounded: police https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UMaQBb5Ayu3NE0bJLZM8byIZ1B5oc2tbCg7nxOwA.jpg The victims included 13 males and four females, police said. Gunmen kill 17 in South Africa bar shooting, 15 wounded: police Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558786/kdf-officer-arrested-over-alleged-assault-of-ocs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 KDF officer arrested over alleged assault of OCS https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wmAWDPyqsYUKREkrTnuIZwKIFq8zT8htMLhPhLOC.jpg Drama unfolded at Kilibwoni Market after a KDF officer, who had been on the run since August 3, 2026, was arrested following alleged confrontation with police. KDF officer arrested over alleged assault of OCS Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001558787/scouts-join-county-workers-in-clearing-muranga-town-drainage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Scouts join county workers in clearing Murang'a town drainage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ru4mNKvndkRP5xJX2GPHyXi9kUUoxzlVPOGglNdJ.jpg Boy scouts from Pioneer School joined in clearing of drainage system within Murang'a Municipality in efforts to boost El Nino preparedness. Scouts join county workers in clearing Murang'a town drainage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558788/hiv-funding-squeeze-deepens-as-us-commits-887m-to-drc-ebola-response 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 HIV funding squeeze deepens as US commits $887m to DRC Ebola response https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tE16kQecIX30ki842PD8CNz0rObyZleFjOaAI1Tn.jpg Governments are rallying behind UNAIDS as the global HIV response faces a funding squeeze, even as the US commits more funds to the DRC Ebola response. HIV funding squeeze deepens as US commits $887m to DRC Ebola response Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558789/ten-missing-on-nepals-himlung-peak-after-avalanche 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ten missing on Nepal's Himlung peak after avalanche https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pwX23SCZ0ynJiO2eM7MWb127JzabiGq2lHtaQFYP.jpg The 7,126-metre-tall Himlung peak, located near the border with Tibet, Ten missing on Nepal's Himlung peak after avalanche Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001558790/farmers-raise-concerns-over-tobacco-bill 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Farmers raise concerns over Tobacco Bill https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ilLgLTH2oGclta8QADEGOo9A8Pzny1W8dzrWAzbD.jpg Tobacco farmers in Tharaka-Nith and Meru counties have raised concerns over the Tobacco-Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 during a public participation forum. Farmers raise concerns over Tobacco Bill Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558791/africa-cdc-warns-kenya-at-risk-as-drc-ebola-outbreak-spreads 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Africa CDC warns Kenya at risk as DRC Ebola outbreak spreads https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eDTB0mQOT7gkECV846gYx5VHWrHdxy8UVhA4P2U5.jpg Kenya is among 10 African countries identified by the Africa CDC as at risk of Ebola as Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the DRC approaches 8,000 confirmed cases. Africa CDC warns Kenya at risk as DRC Ebola outbreak spreads Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001558792/bangkok-floods-send-thousands-into-shelters-after-days-of-rain 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uGNlyqsdsf9BSUcdbIqnBuTyPaBc70NThTyryeSo.jpg Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said that several roads remained flooded and water levels in the city's canals were still high, Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558794/ahadi-kenya-trust-founder-recognised-for-community-service 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ahadi Kenya Trust founder recognised for community service https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZZc0DszkSGizDG7qdQl74kpLQrqCSIGZ858qm5PO.jpg Ahadi Kenya Trust founder and executive director Stanley Kamau has been recognised among Africa’s influential changemakers. Ahadi Kenya Trust founder recognised for community service Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558795/ruto-unveils-plan-to-extend-sgr-to-tanzania 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ruto unveils plan to extend SGR to Tanzania https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MjGQbxT5q7r7D8HceLLafBtMBOaR8ldHpIFLI22f.jpg Kenya to extend the SGR into Tanzania, with Sh5 billion set aside for the project to boost trade between the two countries, President Ruto says. Ruto unveils plan to extend SGR to Tanzania Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001558796/bodies-of-two-women-recovered-from-collapsed-hotel-in-nyatike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Bodies of two women recovered from collapsed hotel in Nyatike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1zX7zxJUEZbFc0RxFdtvisnde9oawKaf998jYC5t.jpg The bodies of two women have been recovered from the rubble of the collapsed hotel in Osiri Matanda mining area, Nyatike North Sub-County. Bodies of two women recovered from collapsed hotel in Nyatike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558797/tsc-pushes-for-teacher-wellness-and-professional-development 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 TSC pushes for teacher wellness and professional development https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/R1DbWBpactht53UMwAsBvQZvzScZtMIB3jBFK760.jpg The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has placed the physical and mental wellbeing of teachers at the centre of its nationwide Teacher Run. TSC pushes for teacher wellness and professional development Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001558800/homa-bay-farmer-groups-get-sh288m-grant-to-boost-food-production 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Homa Bay farmer groups get Sh28.8m grant to boost food production https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qtWnkIlUs0H14CFqv4HyHOhGyvhAK9zGAJEonXqL.jpg Efforts to address food shortage in Homa Bay got a major boost after more than 5,700 farmer groups received Sh28.8 million grant to expand agricultural production. Homa Bay farmer groups get Sh28.8m grant to boost food production Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558801/fans-left-frustrated-as-harambee-stars-rescue-point-against-eritrea-after-late-ogam-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Fans left frustrated as Harambee Stars rescue point against Eritrea after late Ogam strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ejAxFyXzsQPTM8T05ZEy5Y8Jqwm7ylwgdeJezXyR.jpg Kenya started the match with urgency but struggled to translate their attacking movements into clear opportunities, while Eritrea showed early confidence on the ball Fans left frustrated as Harambee Stars rescue point against Eritrea after late Ogam strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558802/relief-for-patients-as-busia-clinical-officers-end-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Relief for patients as Busia clinical officers end strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VFZIpmEAMTUKH6HdCgZDLgtHd9tkHJVD88926Wpu.jpg Clinical officers in Busia County are set to resume duty after the county government signed a return-to-work agreement with the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers. Relief for patients as Busia clinical officers end strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001558804/lamu-community-sets-conditions-for-sh2-trillion-dangote-oil-refinery-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Lamu community sets conditions for Sh2 trillion Dangote oil refinery project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jECv8xEQnKJQuPmiQQDp6mR9CLW9GyuhdvrozNFe.jpg Lamu's Bajuni community leader has said that they will reject the oil refinery project if they are not fully involved, and guaranteed benefits agreed for the host community. Lamu community sets conditions for Sh2 trillion Dangote oil refinery project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558805/doctors-union-signs-recognition-deal-with-othaya-hospital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Doctors union signs recognition deal with Othaya hospital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WG3nObsanXxCSESCsSsG0Z1vT2u7PQuKi6DZOiek.jpg KMPDU has signed a recognition deal with Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital, opening CBA talks and plans to address locum jobs, insurance and doctor retention. Doctors union signs recognition deal with Othaya hospital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001558807/dagoretti-north-residents-put-2027-aspirants-on-the-spot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Dagoretti North residents put 2027 aspirants on the spot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CTvlaos1Imo30JIyVJ4RR2PoCekIaZ6sZt9tiSgh.jpg Dagoretti North voters have challenged six 2027 parliamentary aspirants to address their priorities on security, infrastructure and services before signing a pact to remain accountable if elected. Dagoretti North residents put 2027 aspirants on the spot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558808/african-leaders-call-for-higher-education-reforms-to-drive-economic-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 African leaders call for higher education reforms to drive economic growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/55crNcBYOeyAa3ob1trUVpmrxNEP0eDohNcC1w7r.jpg African leaders and universities have called for reforms in higher education to ensure universities produce skills, research and innovation that can drive economic growth. African leaders call for higher education reforms to drive economic growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558809/ruto-urges-leaders-to-exercise-restraint-at-public-gatherings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ruto urges leaders to exercise restraint at public gatherings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y4AwbFBhoBuZtJopOuUCANj3u6Ee25ZF4mOIC2fV.jpg President William Ruto has urged political leaders to exercise discipline and restraint at public gatherings. Ruto urges leaders to exercise restraint at public gatherings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001558811/miners-suffocate-to-death-in-migori 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Miners suffocate to death in Migori https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KF6pPArnNYpHnF7QO2EMIR5YtepR4yIALlVKNKNI.jpg Four people have died after allegedly suffocating in a gold mining shaft at Ntunyigi in Kuria West, Migori County. Miners suffocate to death in Migori Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558813/why-african-businesses-are-losing-billions-in-currency-costs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Why African businesses are losing billions in currency costs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tQXzLTONvIKy5BS09vEaWCPe6lsaQ4rba5w5UBCD.jpg African businesses face currency conversion costs of about US$5 billion a year, highlighting the need for easier cross-border payments, aligned policies and efficient customs under AfCFTA. Why African businesses are losing billions in currency costs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558815/kalonzo-signals-at-working-with-ruto-if-2027-poll-is-free-and-fair 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BTBfOwLcmZe3kadJcit98rbE90h5Zg5TCKeNcOqP.jpg Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled that the opposition could accept the outcome of the 2027 General Election and consider working with President William Ruto. Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001558818/isiolo-meru-residents-back-samburu-security-operation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Isiolo, Meru residents back Samburu security operation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NECQjaxtk1jvOOoXajRa5jEZzpiLLhjnVkR9Jevu.jpg Residents tell the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen not to be swayed by political rhetoric to suspend theSamburu Security operation. Isiolo, Meru residents back Samburu security operation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001558821/atellah-declares-bid-for-langata-seat-cites-years-of-doctors-advocacy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Atellah declares bid for Lang'ata seat, cites years of doctors' advocacy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fkRJ6X6T0SKSdRCKAnGFAqVPYVA3Poo3xvGjkykm.webp KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah is taking his advocacy for doctors into elective politics after declaring his bid for the Lang’ata parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Atellah declares bid for Lang'ata seat, cites years of doctors' advocacy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558822/george-aladwa-defends-g-to-g-fuel-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 George Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JHcyK5N1NJBpcMqmVMry1lehWyS7TYzzHXJ8YZpX.jpg Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum importation arrangement. George Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558840/iebc-denies-foreign-voter-registration-missing-kits-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 IEBC denies foreign voter registration, missing kits claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MPhj4DjJCIOQZmZozJei66xjidpS4XA7fU0jy4cQ.jpg The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims of illegal voter registration and missing biometric kits. IEBC denies foreign voter registration, missing kits claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558841/gachagua-accuses-opposition-allies-of-being-slippery-over-unity-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Gachagua accuses opposition allies of being 'slippery' over unity deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eK9Rv6sZsyYeoobka23arG0LNcDokgNrhvhUP4td.jpg Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused some of his opposition colleagues of failing to commit publicly to backing a single presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election. Gachagua accuses opposition allies of being 'slippery' over unity deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558686/talks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Talks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m4u9m3DkI0csRJkzL5CUjM1X6xJvw5PCeIBqpGFa.jpg Talks Talks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558739/tobacco-farmers-seek-tax-relief-as-mps-review-tobacco-control-bill 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Tobacco farmers seek tax relief as MPs review Tobacco Control Bill https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pTDXk6awO9yqBySvdJvaEYrBRYWPSptgJayaOXhh.jpg Tobacco farmers and other stakeholders in the western region have called for amendments to the proposed Tobacco Control Bill 2024. Tobacco farmers seek tax relief as MPs review Tobacco Control Bill Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558746/knec-flags-18-counties-as-el-nino-threatens-exams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 KNEC flags 18 counties as El Nino threatens exams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LUb4TQaatxUm5elVwEtlpuPaR31majPodhDO1LLO.jpg Eighteen counties have been identified as high-risk areas ahead of the 2026 national examinations. KNEC flags 18 counties as El Nino threatens exams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558749/tension-as-nassir-faces-a-crowded-race-of-six-gubernatorial-aspirants 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Tension as Nassir faces a crowded race of six gubernatorial aspirants https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VAET6u753SCVmgoNZPDH78vEV0RarhY40a9U06qc.jpg Omar and Shahbal have defied President Ruto, who openly supports Governor Nassir and has appealed to his competitors to back the county chief. Tension as Nassir faces a crowded race of six gubernatorial aspirants Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558752/rutos-oil-production-push-drives-state-oil-firm-nock-into-leadership-dispute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ruto's oil production push drives State oil firm NOCK into leadership dispute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OnpUNiZxMcTxfohfE99nKClWSvGF7M4nzS2O1siU.jpg At the centre of the row is a simple question of who has the power to appoint the people who run NOCK? Ruto's oil production push drives State oil firm NOCK into leadership dispute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558754/top-operator-uhuru-kenyattas-political-moves-questioned 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Top operator? Uhuru Kenyatta's political moves questioned https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B23yyZB6FwuZpW0qma2AODkocUcEmHqIldoTNvxt.jpg While Uhuru has formally endorsed Fred Matiang’i, whom he appointed as his successor as the Jubilee Party leader, for the presidency, he has supported other factions within the Opposition. Top operator? Uhuru Kenyatta's political moves questioned Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558755/kenswitch-takes-aim-at-visa-and-mastercard-dominance-with-new-local-card 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Kenswitch takes aim at Visa and Mastercard dominance with new local card https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F6zQBMUIp837Z1CUDMQKxvnVAIBsSRH4KUf9Gh4c.jpg The Kenswitch tap-to-pay Card will allow participating banks and other financial institutions to issue physical and virtual cards for use across its domestic network. Kenswitch takes aim at Visa and Mastercard dominance with new local card Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001558757/can-ruto-honour-history-and-at-the-same-time-scoff-at-it 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Can Ruto honour history and, at the same time, scoff at it? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rptIoTv6h6IiuR6CT9rqdEZYUpKS0UZAjzjJhJ8L.jpg Ogot not only argued the case for African historiography but also contributed to the archive through prolific writing based on his new canon. Can Ruto honour history and, at the same time, scoff at it? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001558760/beyond-the-gdp-what-kenyas-hustle-culture-can-learn-from-tanzania 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Beyond the GDP: What Kenya's hustle culture can learn from Tanzania https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LdcbHQeN2wDiaxG9J0pygWeqxN7IDEm1iIKxnZsY.jpg The capitalist system in Kenya drives even politics, where parties have proliferated. They aim to get the economic power that comes with political power. Beyond the GDP: What Kenya's hustle culture can learn from Tanzania Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558762/why-bomas-cant-be-an-appellate-court-for-290-constituencies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Why Bomas can't be an Appellate Court for 290 constituencies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H6qlUnDMGIhfTeP6LChb8fiLYoY0ayzf8m8c8pZj.jpg Technology and transparency make a better approach possible. Once constituency results are certified, they should be published immediately on an accessible public portal. Why Bomas can't be an Appellate Court for 290 constituencies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558763/ruto-splashes-goodies-in-coast-tour 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ruto splashes goodies in Coast tour https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6vXWGAccCfeNcpRY55cM89hHCGeBSNoTZdTj1Ges.jpg President Ruto is also expected to commission completed development projects, inspect ongoing ones and launch new projects in the six counties. Ruto splashes goodies in Coast tour Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558765/an-early-letter-to-the-citizen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 An early letter to the citizen https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1z39GgaPJPFY3rowhA19EnWwBdaQAkQhUq8YXKPp.jpg The opinion piece urges Kenyan voters to look beyond political noise, identity and campaign promises and examine leaders through integrity, accountability, justice and their vision for the country. An early letter to the citizen Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558766/agendas-and-lack-of-the-same 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Agendas and lack of the same https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l22Lu53IN2NVrcNUZvyXRxGWiL8AulxAjHuph2WV.jpg The piece questions the competing political agendas ahead of 2027, focusing on Ruto’s record and opposition demands for integrity, accountability and constitutional values. Agendas and lack of the same Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558767/lsk-maintains-targeted-court-boycott-against-15-judges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 LSK maintains targeted court boycott against 15 judges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ngHgu4LlvJaAt2x6tqpi5OJ5MhEQmQmlbjbQQxUC.jpg LSK President Charles Kanjama said the targeted boycott remains in force now that the courts have resumed normal operations. LSK maintains targeted court boycott against 15 judges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558768/kenyas-politics-needs-a-clearer-money-trail 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Kenya's politics needs a clearer money trail https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YbvRvkKSpKZN5fmpOafLrDpg7A5pr0nbN89AVEax.jpg Kenya needs stronger campaign-finance transparency so voters can see who funds political campaigns, how much is spent and whether public resources influence elections. Kenya's politics needs a clearer money trail Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558769/how-activist-collins-otieno-was-abducted-tortured-and-dumped-on-roadside 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 How activist Collins Otieno was abducted, tortured and dumped on roadside https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NPVB0EO3WfYwaGIY9vdE1JZbGNOLEBebeyGwlIYr.jpg His left thigh was heavily bandaged, bearing injuries he says were inflicted during an ordeal that began with his abduction How activist Collins Otieno was abducted, tortured and dumped on roadside Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558770/in-politics-careless-words-can-cause-mayhem 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 In politics, careless words can cause mayhem https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/empnZzYnSiNvX9oktWNsic1QW41XZsYoBaOlRZJw.jpg Ethnic rhetoric by political leaders and public officials risks inflaming tensions and underscores the need for credible enforcement of laws against incitement. In politics, careless words can cause mayhem Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558771/ai-will-not-wait-for-our-next-meeting-and-neither-will-the-el-nino-rains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 AI will not wait for our next meeting, and neither will the El Nino rains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ajrl00pfv83x9kCIzMe2EXr3pQRJRIoAub2aXJN3.jpg AI can help Kenya anticipate problems such as changing weather and stock demand, but institutions need better data, human oversight and faster action to turn insights into results. AI will not wait for our next meeting, and neither will the El Nino rains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558774/of-william-rutos-big-talk-at-unga-with-small-action-at-home 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Of William Ruto's big talk at UNGA with small action at home https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EtqYnD4i7TZxladb0XcnfH4FQkoX2EyereRMSAFX.jpg Ruto used his address at the UNGA to strongly advocate for sweeping reforms to global governance and financial systems, particularly emphasising Africa’s exclusion from the UN Security Council. Of William Ruto's big talk at UNGA with small action at home Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558775/passing-the-baton 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Passing the baton... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l4VwOj5oMY9FdiQ6ldJMOA0Vq5GcM1UOk549pBF4.jpg Passing the baton... Passing the baton... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558777/2026-world-news-day-time-to-fight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 2026 World News Day: Time to fight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JCkP96tL5josngwhKLyoTeP4PY1cloUJmYoE5NVy.jpg Algorithmic speed is not the same as truth, and neither is confidence. We will make sure you understand what matters. A data point alone only tells you that something happened. 2026 World News Day: Time to fight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558778/when-information-is-everywhere-and-the-reasons-to-give-up-are-so-manyjournalism-matters-even-more 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 When information is everywhere, and the reasons to give up are so manyjournalism matters even more https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Y1K6jEPwO6ZjpCyjgCgyQGM3XgLWv1yfdWOYu2q7.jpg Not because journalists possess some monopoly on truth. We do not. Journalists make mistakes. News organisations have blind spots. When information is everywhere, and the reasons to give up are so manyjournalism matters even more Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558781/pope-to-meet-with-victims-of-clerical-sex-abuse-during-france-trip 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Pope to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse during France trip https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qW06gfLQmEgGAtyKBNz11NM1oQar8XIcf5AOi7wg.jpg Pope Leo XIV will meet on Sunday with victims of clerical sex abuse, a day after holding an open-air mass for worshippers at a holy shrine in Lourdes, France. Pope to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse during France trip Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558782/linda-mwananchi-endorses-sifuna-as-2027-presidential-candidate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Linda Mwananchi endorses Sifuna as 2027 presidential candidate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7L2K3DGs8GaxbwFxXMl77xZ6CiEHoBvxHMIod4fZ.jpg “In early October, Sifuna will lead the unveiling of the party on whose ticket he will run,” the statement said. Linda Mwananchi endorses Sifuna as 2027 presidential candidate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558783/iran-stands-firm-on-hormuz-plan-after-us-rejection 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Iran stands firm on Hormuz plan after US rejection https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/88ltEorbU1QVR8d9jiaZdvr3fAtE1eGu53a2TRLO.jpg Iran stood firm Sunday on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump's rejection of the proposal. 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