https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548313/kindikis-absence-during-fuel-crisis-raises-questions-on-his-leadership
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2026-05-21
Kindiki's absence during fuel crisis raises questions on his leadership
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is under scrutiny over lack of visibility during a period when he was expected to act decisively in the President’s absence.
Kindiki's absence during fuel crisis raises questions on his leadership
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548317/address-silent-mental-health-epidemic-among-the-clergy
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2026-05-21
Address silent mental health epidemic among the clergy
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In the recent past, our country has been confronted with a deeply unsettling reality—a surge in depression, mental distress, and suicide cases among our religious leaders.
Address silent mental health epidemic among the clergy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001548318/ai-driven-cyber-threats-rise-amid-global-skills-shortage
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2026-05-21
AI-driven cyber threats rise amid global skills shortage
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Demand for cybersecurity professionals is rising globally, with Africa carrying a significant share of the workforce shortfall.
AI-driven cyber threats rise amid global skills shortage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548319/revealed-secret-details-of-disputed-sh208b-us-health-deal
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2026-05-21
Revealed: Secret details of disputed Sh208b US health deal
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President William Ruto witnesses the signing of a health agreement by Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Revealed: Secret details of disputed Sh208b US health deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001548324/how-sh278b-project-is-revamping-informal-settlements-in-urban-areas
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2026-05-21
How Sh27.8b project is revamping informal settlements in urban areas
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Kenya’s title deed programme in informal settlements is attracting investors, boosting land value and supporting sustainable urban development.
How Sh27.8b project is revamping informal settlements in urban areas
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548328/how-transporters-strike-demos-threw-more-fuel-to-ethnic-flames
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2026-05-21
How transporters' strike, demos threw more fuel to ethnic flames
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Politicians have characterised the fuel strike as sabotage by a certain community. Analysts have warned that tribal exchanges could push the country to the brink.
How transporters' strike, demos threw more fuel to ethnic flames
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548329/fuel-is-not-a-luxury-business-lobby-warns-amid-high-prices
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2026-05-21
Fuel is not a luxury, business lobby warns amid high prices
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High fuel costs are crippling the flow of Kenya’s economy, a leading business lobby warned on Wednesday.
Fuel is not a luxury, business lobby warns amid high prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548330/ol-kalou-offers-gachagua-kuria-a-new-battle-ring
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2026-05-21
Ol Kalou offers Gachagua, Kuria a new battle ring
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Kuria has been given the mandate by Ruto to lead by-election campaign for the ruling party. Gachagua is out to prove that he is the undisputed Mt Kenya region kingpin.
Ol Kalou offers Gachagua, Kuria a new battle ring
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548336/kenyatta-university-case-judge-steps-aside-after-lawyer-private-meeting
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2026-05-21
Kenyatta University case judge steps aside after lawyer 'private meeting'
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A judge recused herself from the KU vice-chancellor case after a city lawyer attempted to privately meet her ahead of the hearing.
Kenyatta University case judge steps aside after lawyer 'private meeting'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548337/its-fresh-faces-and-familiar-rivals-as-stars-prepare-for-2027-afcon
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2026-05-21
It's fresh faces and familiar rivals as Stars prepare for 2027 Afcon
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Coach McCarthy has named five new faces in Harambee Stars squad.Kenya to face South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea in 2027 Afcon qualifiers.,
It's fresh faces and familiar rivals as Stars prepare for 2027 Afcon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548339/central-ocs-steps-aside-as-police-probe-release-of-suspects
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2026-05-21
Central OCS steps aside as police probe release of suspects
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OCS Dishen Angoya of Nairobi Central Police Station is under investigation after the controversial release of 64 suspects, now being probed by the Internal Affairs Unit.
Central OCS steps aside as police probe release of suspects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548343/high-court-grants-teenagers-green-light-to-engage-in-consensual-sex
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2026-05-21
High Court grants teenagers green light to engage in consensual sex
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High Court rules that consensual relationships between minors of close age should not automatically be treated as defilement, urging contextual handling by police and prosecutors.
High Court grants teenagers green light to engage in consensual sex
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548345/governments-indifference-to-kenyans-suffering-appalling
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2026-05-21
Government's indifference to Kenyans' suffering appalling
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Rising fuel prices, economic hardship, and unresolved grievances from strikes and Gen Z protests are deepening public anger and risking wider unrest in Kenya.
Government's indifference to Kenyans' suffering appalling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548288/kenyan-researcher-wins-sh446m-award-for-advancing-oesophageal-cancer-diagnosis
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2026-05-20
Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for advancing oesophageal cancer diagnosis
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A Kenyan researcher has won a Sh446 million award for advancing the early detection of oesophageal cancer, a disease that continues to claim thousands of lives in the country every year.
Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for advancing oesophageal cancer diagnosis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001548289/process-to-identify-borana-candidate-to-challenge-isiolo-governor-guyo-begins
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2026-05-20
Process to identify Borana candidate to challenge Isiolo Governor Guyo begins
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Borana clan leaders have begun a selection process to front a unified candidate to challenge Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, with Mohamed Roba Qoto emerging as the preferred nominee.
Process to identify Borana candidate to challenge Isiolo Governor Guyo begins
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001548290/alarm-raised-over-lagging-decarbonisation-in-construction-industry
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2026-05-20
Alarm raised over lagging decarbonisation in construction industry
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Decarbonisation of buildings in the construction sector has slowed globally, leaving it as a major source of emissions and increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts and energy price shocks.
Alarm raised over lagging decarbonisation in construction industry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548291/kenyan-journalists-urged-to-embrace-constructive-journalism
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2026-05-20
Kenyan journalists urged to embrace constructive journalism
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Ms Yanqiu said that, instead of solely reporting on conflicts and problems, Constructive journalism aims to gain a more comprehensive portrayal of the issues at hand.
Kenyan journalists urged to embrace constructive journalism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548293/icpak-urges-accountants-to-restore-trust-in-public-institutions
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2026-05-20
ICPAK urges accountants to restore trust in public institutions
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Accountants have been asked to become public finance stewards and ensure trust and transparency is restored in auditing public institutions.
ICPAK urges accountants to restore trust in public institutions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548295/government-raises-alarm-over-rising-cases-of-missing-children-as-10581-incidents-reported
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2026-05-20
Government raises alarm over rising cases of missing children as 10,581 incidents reported
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The government has raised concern over rising cases of missing children after more than 10,500 child protection incidents, including abductions and trafficking, were reported.
Government raises alarm over rising cases of missing children as 10,581 incidents reported
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001548297/busia-heightens-ebola-screening-at-border-points-amid-drcuganda-outbreak
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2026-05-20
Busia heightens Ebola screening at border points amid DRC,Uganda outbreak
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Busia County health authorities have intensified Ebola screening and surveillance measures at the Busia and Malaba border points following an outbreak of the disease in eastern
Busia heightens Ebola screening at border points amid DRC,Uganda outbreak
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001548298/scholars-urged-to-advance-innovation-driven-research-with-social-impact
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2026-05-20
Scholars urged to advance innovation-driven research with social impact
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Universities have been urged to ensure research goes beyond theory to enhance solutions for societal problems.
Scholars urged to advance innovation-driven research with social impact
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548299/residents-turn-to-coffee-bamboo-as-cherangany-forest-loss-worsens
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2026-05-20
Residents turn to coffee, bamboo as Cherangany forest loss worsens
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Residents of Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet are turning to agroforestry to restore degraded land and rebuild incomes as concern grows over the destruction of the Cherangany forest ecosystem.
Residents turn to coffee, bamboo as Cherangany forest loss worsens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548300/stop-hiding-behind-uhuru-over-fuel-price-crisis
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2026-05-20
Stop hiding behind Uhuru over fuel price crisis
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Jubilee Party leaders on Tuesday faulted senior government officials for hiding behind former President Uhuru Kenyatta to deflect attention from the biting economic crisis
Stop hiding behind Uhuru over fuel price crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548301/jubilee-leaders-pile-pressure-on-ruto-over-fuel-strike-chaos
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2026-05-20
Jubilee leaders pile pressure on Ruto over fuel strike chaos
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Jubilee Party leaders have turned the two-day fuel strike into political battering ram against Kenya Kwanza government, accusing Ruto's administration of poor leadership.
Jubilee leaders pile pressure on Ruto over fuel strike chaos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548304/ps-omollo-warns-criminal-gangs-against-infiltrating-protests
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2026-05-20
PS Omollo warns criminal gangs against infiltrating protests
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned criminal gangs infiltrating demonstrations of stern action.
PS Omollo warns criminal gangs against infiltrating protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548305/rights-groups-give-government-40-day-ultimatum-over-femicide-crisis
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2026-05-20
Rights groups give government 40-day ultimatum over femicide crisis
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Civil society organisations and legal groups have given the government a 40-day ultimatum to act on rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide.
Rights groups give government 40-day ultimatum over femicide crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548306/owalo-urges-state-to-scrap-8pc-vat-on-petroleum-products
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2026-05-20
Owalo urges state to scrap 8pc VAT on petroleum products
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Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo is proposing the reduction or scrapping of the 8 per cent Value Added Tax on petroleum products to cushion Kenyans from harsh economic times.
Owalo urges state to scrap 8pc VAT on petroleum products
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001548307/how-kenya-is-positioning-itself-as-africas-climate-solutions-hub
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2026-05-20
How Kenya is positioning itself as Africa's climate solutions hub
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Kenya is positioning itself as Africa’s climate solutions hub by developing green industrial projects, carbon capture technology and renewable energy-driven innovation in the Rift Valley.
How Kenya is positioning itself as Africa's climate solutions hub
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548308/epra-makes-marginal-hike-on-pipeline-tariff-piles-pressure-on-consumers
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2026-05-20
Epra makes marginal hike on pipeline tariff, piles pressure on consumers
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Epra has increased the cost of using the pipeline to transport fuel from the Kenyan coast to the rest of the country.
Epra makes marginal hike on pipeline tariff, piles pressure on consumers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548309/shock-in-nakuru-as-missing-schoolgirl-is-found-dead
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2026-05-20
Shock in Nakuru as missing schoolgirl is found dead
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A 12-year-old Grade Six pupil who went missing in Njoro, Nakuru County, was found dead in a maize plantation, with police investigating allegations of defilement and murder.
Shock in Nakuru as missing schoolgirl is found dead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548310/court-rules-kenyans-can-change-gender-markers-on-official-documents
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2026-05-20
Court rules Kenyans can change gender markers on official documents
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The High Court has paved the way for persons who wish to change their gender markers to do so without the hindrances of being either male, female, or intersex.
Court rules Kenyans can change gender markers on official documents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001548311/centum-re-begins-handover-of-400-apartments-at-nairobis-two-rivers
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2026-05-20
Centum Re begins handover of 400 apartments at Nairobi's Two Rivers
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Centum Real Estate has begun handing over units at its 400-apartment Cascadia development within Nairobi’s Two Rivers, with phased delivery expected through December 2026.
Centum Re begins handover of 400 apartments at Nairobi's Two Rivers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548312/vitality-health-international-rebrands-to-strengthen-healthcare-in-kenya-africa
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2026-05-20
Vitality Health International rebrands to strengthen healthcare in Kenya, Africa
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Discovery Health has rebranded Vitality Health International (Africa) to Discovery Health - Global Health Solutions, marking a transition in the expansion of healthcare services on the continent.
Vitality Health International rebrands to strengthen healthcare in Kenya, Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548315/legal-battle-over-appointment-of-ex-m-cheza-ceo-to-gambling-authority
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2026-05-20
Legal battle over appointment of ex-M-cheza CEO to gambling authority
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A row has erupted over the appointment of former M-cheza Chief Executive Officer Peter Maina Karimi as the Director General of Gambling Regulatory Authority.
Legal battle over appointment of ex-M-cheza CEO to gambling authority
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001548316/family-of-late-gospel-artiste-demands-answers
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2026-05-20
Family of late gospel artiste demands answers
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The family of a musician killed last week is asking for thorough investigations to reveal the circumstances surrounding her death.
Family of late gospel artiste demands answers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001548320/orengo-protests-withdrawal-of-security-detail
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2026-05-20
Orengo protests withdrawal of security detail
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Orengo said the withdrawal of officers was carried out without prior notice, formal communication, or replacement.
Orengo protests withdrawal of security detail
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548322/rights-groups-threaten-strike-over-rising-femicide-cases
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2026-05-20
Rights groups threaten strike over rising femicide cases
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A coalition of women’s rights organisations and human rights defenders has issued the government with a 40-day ultimatum to take decisive action against the growing cases of femicide
Rights groups threaten strike over rising femicide cases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548323/kcb-q1-net-earnings-hit-sh178b-to-join-rivals-in-defying-tough-times
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2026-05-20
KCB Q1 net earnings hit Sh17.8b to join rivals in defying tough times
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Growth majorly driven by growth in interest-earning assets and a drop in interest expense.
KCB Q1 net earnings hit Sh17.8b to join rivals in defying tough times
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548325/equity-q1-net-profit-up-24pc-to-sh183b-on-regional-units
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2026-05-20
Equity Q1 net profit up 24pc to Sh18.3b on regional units
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Equity’s regional expansion paid off, becoming the primary engine of earnings.
Equity Q1 net profit up 24pc to Sh18.3b on regional units
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548327/dp-party-blames-government-for-rising-cost-of-living
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2026-05-20
DP party blames government for rising cost of living
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DP has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of worsening the economic crisis through excessive taxation, fuel levy securitisation, and poor fiscal policies.
DP party blames government for rising cost of living
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548331/fear-of-more-tb-cases-from-drinking-dens-after-two-deaths
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2026-05-20
Fear of more TB cases from drinking dens after two deaths
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Tuberculosis screening in Kakamega was delayed after a matatu strike, amid fears chang’aa drinkers may have spread the disease within the community.
Fear of more TB cases from drinking dens after two deaths
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548332/ruto-courts-kazakhstan-for-trade-ai-and-space-technology
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2026-05-20
Ruto courts Kazakhstan for trade, AI and space technology
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President William Ruto on Wednesday intensified Kenya’s push for new economic and technological partnerships as he held high-level engagements in Astana.
Ruto courts Kazakhstan for trade, AI and space technology
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001548334/sh193-billion-appeal-for-drought-crisis
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2026-05-20
Sh19.3 Billion appeal for drought crisis
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Special Programmes sector has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh19.3 billion to bolster emergency relief operations as Kenya faces worsening drought conditions
Sh19.3 Billion appeal for drought crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548338/sportpesa-premier-league-aps-bomet-edge-bandari-to-ease-relegation-fears
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2026-05-20
SportPesa Premier League: APS Bomet edge Bandari to ease relegation fears
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The win eased off relegation fears APS Bomet have been battling for the better part of their debut season in the Premier League.
SportPesa Premier League: APS Bomet edge Bandari to ease relegation fears
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548340/crackdown-on-milk-hawking-in-dairy-sector-reforms
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2026-05-20
Crackdown on milk hawking in dairy sector reforms
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The government has announced a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking as part of sweeping reforms.
Crackdown on milk hawking in dairy sector reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548342/govt-steps-up-ebola-surveillance-duale
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2026-05-20
Govt steps up Ebola surveillance, Duale
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Kenya has intensified nationwide disease surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following renewed fears of Ebola virus importation.
Govt steps up Ebola surveillance, Duale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001548347/mutula-joins-law-reform-commission-in-dual-governance-role
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2026-05-20
Mutula joins law reform commission in dual governance role
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Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has joined the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC), placing a sitting county governor inside a national legal reform body.
Mutula joins law reform commission in dual governance role
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548200/why-fuel-strike-is-unlikely-to-achieve-desired-results
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2026-05-20
Why fuel strike is unlikely to achieve desired results
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Kenya finds itself embroiled in yet another dispute that yields little more than a Pyrrhic victory
Why fuel strike is unlikely to achieve desired results
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001548206/step-up-border-vigilance-to-keep-ebola-at-bay
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2026-05-20
Step up border vigilance to keep Ebola at bay
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A major Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a few confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda.
Step up border vigilance to keep Ebola at bay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548209/political-intolerance-has-no-place-at-all-in-our-democracy
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2026-05-20
Political intolerance has no place at all in our democracy
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This week, a young woman, Rachel Wandeto Njoki, lost her life while receiving treatment after she was allegedly attacked for bearing a tattoo associated with a politician
Political intolerance has no place at all in our democracy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548214/government-is-lying-about-the-real-reason-behind-current-fuel-crisis
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2026-05-20
Government is lying about the real reason behind current fuel crisis
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The national government’s response to the astronomical rise in fuel prices has been farcical, provocative, and absurd, but unexpected of a predatory and inept regime.
Government is lying about the real reason behind current fuel crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548216/imf-saw-it-coming-how-global-lender-predicted-kenyas-fuel-protests
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2026-05-20
IMF saw it coming: How global lender predicted Kenya's fuel protests
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Protesters gathered along main roads across the country. Police fired tear gas to disperse them.
IMF saw it coming: How global lender predicted Kenya's fuel protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001548218/does-car-grille-theft-epitomise-our-class-system
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2026-05-20
Does car grille theft epitomise our class system?
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In the course of driving my Vitz RS, I have come across many cases of side mirrors, car logos, and other parts ripped off by thieves who are never caught.
Does car grille theft epitomise our class system?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548220/africa-summit-win-for-kenya-and-continent-but-on-whose-terms
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2026-05-20
Africa Summit win for Kenya and continent, but on whose terms?
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Macron announced 23 billion euros, equivalent to Sh3.5 trillion, in commitments at the Africa Forward Summit.
Africa Summit win for Kenya and continent, but on whose terms?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548221/new-twist-in-the-administration-of-samuel-wanjirus-estate
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2026-05-20
New twist in the administration of Samuel Wanjiru's estate
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A Nakuru High Court has recalled the administration of the late Olympic marathoner Samuel Wanjiru's multi-million estate.
New twist in the administration of Samuel Wanjiru's estate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548222/the-power-of-patience-psychology-and-strategy-in-debt-recovery
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2026-05-20
The power of patience, psychology and strategy in debt recovery
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There’s one case I’ll never forget, a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) client who owed a significant amount, but every step felt like a chess match.
The power of patience, psychology and strategy in debt recovery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548223/how-to-build-a-good-business-that-others-can-trust
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2026-05-20
How to build a good business that others can trust
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Trust is one of the most important assets that a business can build.
How to build a good business that others can trust
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001548226/over-2500-players-to-battle-it-out-in-duracoat-golf-masters-series
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2026-05-20
Over 2,500 players to battle it out in Duracoat Golf Masters Series
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The Duracoat Golf Masters series 2026 will be played at 12 venues before the grand finale that will be staged at Mount Kipipiri at the end of the year.
Over 2,500 players to battle it out in Duracoat Golf Masters Series
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001548228/under-20-talents-to-face-off-in-battle-for-tickets-to-world-event-in-eugene
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2026-05-20
Under-20 talents to face off in battle for tickets to world event in Eugene
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The World Under-20 Championships is set for August 5-9 in Eugene.
Under-20 talents to face off in battle for tickets to world event in Eugene
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548230/junior-starlets-gear-up-for-world-cup-qualifier-encounter-against-uganda
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2026-05-20
Junior Starlets gear up for World Cup qualifier encounter against Uganda
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Junior Starlets have set their sights on a crucial away win over Uganda’s Teen Cranes as they aim to secure their return to the global stage.
Junior Starlets gear up for World Cup qualifier encounter against Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548232/hustlers-pay-heavy-price-for-transport-chaos
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2026-05-20
Hustlers pay heavy price for transport chaos
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With public service vehicles kept off the roads and bus fares doubled, thousands of Kenyans were forced to walk long distances to work while others stayed home and lost income.
Hustlers pay heavy price for transport chaos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548234/is-epra-ceding-too-much-ground-to-the-executive-on-fuel
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2026-05-20
Is Epra ceding too much ground to the Executive on fuel?
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The petroleum industry regulator appears to have been sidelined this week during a key decision-making process that led to the change in the pump prices of diesel and kerosene.
Is Epra ceding too much ground to the Executive on fuel?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548236/food-supply-chain-affected-as-fuel-strike-bites
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2026-05-20
Food supply chain affected as fuel strike bites
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Traders in the food sector are counting heavy losses following the nationwide public transport strike that began on Monday.
Food supply chain affected as fuel strike bites
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001548237/youth-gain-skills-in-electronics-repair-and-e-waste-management
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2026-05-20
Youth gain skills in electronics repair and e-waste management
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A total of 238 young entrepreneurs in Kisumu graduated last Thursday under the Power Up programme.
Youth gain skills in electronics repair and e-waste management
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548238/rutos-jet-set-lifestyle-sparks-fury-as-hustlers-suffer-on-the-ground
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2026-05-20
Ruto's jet-set lifestyle sparks fury as hustlers suffer on the ground
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Ruto’s overseas engagements have triggered a fresh political storm over timing, optics and leadership priorities.
Ruto's jet-set lifestyle sparks fury as hustlers suffer on the ground
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548239/gachagua-hits-at-rutos-priorities-amid-fuel-crisis
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2026-05-20
Gachagua hits at Ruto's priorities amid fuel crisis
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Gachagua said that instead of Ruto staying in the country to address these issues, he is prioritising luxurious international travel.
Gachagua hits at Ruto's priorities amid fuel crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001548241/motivational-speakers-when-they-sell-you-false-business-hopes
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2026-05-20
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
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Think of dominating that market segment over your peers who may not have good business acumen, as they’re doing it more as a side hustle to supplement their income.
Motivational speakers: When they sell you false business hopes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001548242/why-ai-is-gaining-prominence-in-africas-new-investment-agenda
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2026-05-20
Why AI is gaining prominence in Africa's new investment agenda
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Kenya is rapidly cementing its status as the technology hub of Africa, making the commercialisation of artificial intelligence a priority topic.
Why AI is gaining prominence in Africa's new investment agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001548244/new-push-to-formalise-garbage-collection-smes
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2026-05-20
New push to formalise garbage collection SMEs
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Waste and garbage collection is a viable enterprise that can not only provide livelihoods for thousands of Kenyans but also contribute to Kenya’s economic development.
New push to formalise garbage collection SMEs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548245/did-they-have-to-die-kin-of-fuel-protests-victims-demand-justice
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2026-05-20
Did they have to die? Kin of fuel protests victims demand justice
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At least 11 people were killed during the two-day demos against rising fuel prices.
Did they have to die? Kin of fuel protests victims demand justice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548250/flower-exporters-lose-sh200m-to-protests-as-manufacturers-hurt
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2026-05-20
Flower exporters lose Sh200m to protests as manufacturers hurt
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Matatu strike disrupted transport, causing losses in manufacturing and floriculture, with delayed exports and rising costs across key sectors.
Flower exporters lose Sh200m to protests as manufacturers hurt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548252/psvs-strike-disrupts-health-care-patients-walk-to-hospitals
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2026-05-20
PSVs strike disrupts health care, patients walk to hospitals
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Fuel protests and the matatu strike disrupted healthcare services nationwide, leaving patients stranded, delaying treatment and affecting hospital operations.
PSVs strike disrupts health care, patients walk to hospitals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001548253/from-boeing-cockpit-to-truck-seat-building-africas-logistics-backbone
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2026-05-20
From Boeing cockpit to truck seat: Building Africa's logistics backbone
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Former Boeing engineer Charles Thuo founded Apexloads to tackle Africa’s costly logistics inefficiencies through digital freight verification and financing systems.
From Boeing cockpit to truck seat: Building Africa's logistics backbone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001548257/sportpesa-aviator-multiplier-of-the-week-hits-stunning-13117649x
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2026-05-20
SportPesa Aviator multiplier of the week hits stunning 131,176.49x
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Players online could not stop imagining how even the smallest stake would have transformed into a life-changing payout.
SportPesa Aviator multiplier of the week hits stunning 131,176.49x
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548258/france-russia-jostle-for-influence-in-togo
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2026-05-20
France, Russia jostle for influence in Togo
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Togo has maintained cordial ties with France since independence in 1960. It is now also opening up to a Russia keen to expand its influence from the Sahel into the Gulf of Guinea.
France, Russia jostle for influence in Togo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548259/dr-congo-fishermen-resort-to-trawling-plastic-waste
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2026-05-20
DR Congo fishermen resort to trawling plastic waste
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The mighty Congo River feeds millions of people along its course through the vast Democratic Republic of Congo but fishermen near the capital now find more plastic than fish in their nets.
DR Congo fishermen resort to trawling plastic waste
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548260/south-korean-oil-tanker-passes-through-strait-of-hormuz
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2026-05-20
South Korean oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz
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Ship-tracking site MarineTraffic showed the South Korea-flagged tanker Universal Winner on the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz near the entrance to the Gulf of Oman, bound for Ulsan
South Korean oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548261/eu-agrees-to-implement-us-trade-pact-after-trump-threats
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2026-05-20
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
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EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States.
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001548262/one-person-shot-dead-by-police-as-youths-raid-police-station
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2026-05-20
One person shot dead by police as youths raid police station
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A youth was shot dead in Busia town after protests erupted outside a police station following the arrest of a local youth leader accused of vandalising a police vehicle.
One person shot dead by police as youths raid police station
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001548264/putin-xi-hail-unyielding-ties-in-talks-after-trump-visit
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2026-05-20
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
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President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance.
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548265/ebola-hantavirus-show-worlds-risk-preparedness-lagging-pandemic-expert
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2026-05-20
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: pandemic expert
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The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a leading pandemic expert warned Tuesday.
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: pandemic expert
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548268/kabondo-kasipul-mp-slams-orengo-over-remarks-against-wanga
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2026-05-20
Kabondo Kasipul MP slams Orengo over remarks against Wanga
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Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara has criticised Siaya Governor James Orengo over remarks against Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, saying they demeaned the integrity of women leaders.
Kabondo Kasipul MP slams Orengo over remarks against Wanga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548270/new-ncic-team-sworn-in-vows-to-tackle-hate-speech-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-05-20
New NCIC team sworn in, vows to tackle hate speech ahead of 2027 polls
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NCIC Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya warns that rising political intolerance, ethnic profiling and violent attacks linked to political affiliations threatened national unity.
New NCIC team sworn in, vows to tackle hate speech ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001548272/kakamega-signs-mou-with-netherland-firm-to-improve-farming
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2026-05-20
Kakamega signs MOU with Netherland firm to improve farming
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Kakamega County has signed an MoU with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation to boost agriculture, jobs, and clean energy through improved farming practices and innovation.
Kakamega signs MOU with Netherland firm to improve farming
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548274/police-arrest-six-recover-suspected-bhang
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2026-05-20
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
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Anti-Narcotics Unit officers found two and a half sacks of suspected cannabis sativa wrapped in brown khaki paper, weighing 142 kilograms, which they said was ready for distribution.
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548275/bursary-programme-helps-girls-escape-fgm-early-marriage-in-west-pokot
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2026-05-20
Bursary programme helps girls escape FGM, early marriage in West Pokot
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A bursary programme in Sigor constituency is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against female genital mutilation, early marriage and illiteracy.
Bursary programme helps girls escape FGM, early marriage in West Pokot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548276/questions-over-arrest-of-ocs-as-activists-defend-him
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2026-05-20
Questions over arrest of OCS as activists defend him
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Questions have emerged over the arrest and detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya after he was accused of releasing 64 suspects linked to fuel price protests.
Questions over arrest of OCS as activists defend him
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548277/naivasha-mp-kiharas-advice-on-high-fuel-price
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2026-05-20
Naivasha MP Kihara's advice on high fuel price
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Naivasha MP Jane Kihara is now calling for the suspension of capital projects, such as affordable housing, and the funds used to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices.
Naivasha MP Kihara's advice on high fuel price
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001548278/turkana-leaders-demand-insurance-cover-better-welfare-for-npr-officers
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2026-05-20
Turkana leaders demand insurance cover, better welfare for NPR officers
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Turkana leaders in Isiolo have demanded medical insurance and improved welfare for National Police Reservists, citing neglect, lack of compensation and rising casualties in anti-bandit operations.
Turkana leaders demand insurance cover, better welfare for NPR officers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548279/mccarthy-set-for-emotional-south-africa-reunion-after-afcon-draw
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2026-05-20
McCarthy set for emotional South Africa reunion after AFCON Draw
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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is preparing for an emotional clash against his home country after Kenya was drawn with South Africa in the 2027 Afcon qualifiers.
McCarthy set for emotional South Africa reunion after AFCON Draw
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548280/retail-investors-can-now-own-a-piece-of-mega-infrastructure-projects-through-nse
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2026-05-20
Retail investors can now own a piece of mega infrastructure projects through NSE
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Kenyans can now invest in major infrastructure projects through the Nairobi Securities Exchange after the listing of the Sh3.4 billion Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund.
Retail investors can now own a piece of mega infrastructure projects through NSE
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548281/duale-no-ebola-in-kenya-as-drc-outbreak-kills-88-reaches-uganda
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2026-05-20
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
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WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 16.
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548282/adan-mohamed-sworn-in-as-new-kra-commissioner-general
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2026-05-20
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
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Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner-General at Supreme Court, hours after petition filed challenging his appointment over age concerns.
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548283/senator-raises-concerns-overshortage-of-family-planning-commodities
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2026-05-20
Senator raises concerns overshortage of family planning commodities
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Kenya is facing a critical shortage of family planning commodities across the country, and there is an urgent need to ring-fence family planning funds.
Senator raises concerns overshortage of family planning commodities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548284/how-a-clients-meal-cost-a-chef-his-job
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2026-05-20
How a client's meal cost a chef his job
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A Mombasa court has awarded a chef Sh440,512 for summarily dismissal over a meal.
How a client's meal cost a chef his job
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001548285/experienced-okello-chajira-named-in-kenya-lionesses-squad-for-rugby-africa-cup
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2026-05-20
Experienced Okello, Chajira named in Kenya Lionesses squad for Rugby Africa Cup
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Kenya Lionesses have named an experienced squad featuring Janet Okello and Sheila Chajira for the Rugby Africa Cup as they aim to improve on their previous runner-up finish.
Experienced Okello, Chajira named in Kenya Lionesses squad for Rugby Africa Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001548286/homa-bay-leaders-attack-orengo-over-sex-remark-against-governor-wanga
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2026-05-20
Homa Bay leaders attack Orengo over sex remark against Governor Wanga
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Women leaders allied to the ODM party in Homa Bay County want Siaya Governor James Orengo to stop sexualising politics against the female gender.
Homa Bay leaders attack Orengo over sex remark against Governor Wanga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
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