https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547268/safaricom-hits-record-sh997b-profit-as-m-pesa-drives-growth
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2026-05-08
Safaricom hits record Sh99.7b profit as M-Pesa drives growth
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M-Pesa remained the key driver of revenue performance in the period, contributing 59.2 per cent of total revenue growth, expanding its revenue mix to 45.6 per cent.
Safaricom hits record Sh99.7b profit as M-Pesa drives growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547269/kangata-limps-out-of-uda-and-no-one-should-read-too-much-politics
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2026-05-08
Kang'ata limps out of UDA, and no one should read too much 'politics'
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Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s apparent exit from UDA fuels debate over loyalty, survival politics and Mt Kenya succession dynamics.
Kang'ata limps out of UDA, and no one should read too much 'politics'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001547270/cs-stunned-after-finding-offices-deserted-at-8am
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2026-05-08
CS stunned after finding offices deserted at 8am
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku was on Thursday stunned after finding government offices in Garissa deserted during an impromptu visit at 8am.
CS stunned after finding offices deserted at 8am
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547271/not-off-the-hook-how-mps-sanitised-mishra-in-organ-transplants-probe
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2026-05-08
Not off the hook: How MPs sanitised Mishra in organ transplants probe
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A deeply incriminating report on the country’s organ donation and transplant system was quietly watered down before being presented to the public.
Not off the hook: How MPs sanitised Mishra in organ transplants probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547275/gachagua-impeachment-was-a-parliamentary-coup-court-told
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2026-05-08
Gachagua impeachment was a parliamentary coup, court told
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Lawyers representing Gachagua argued that Parliament set aside the Constitution and its procedures and used its numerical strength to settle political scores between Ruto and Gachagua.
Gachagua impeachment was a parliamentary coup, court told
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547282/we-dont-know-number-of-kenyans-in-russia-military-admits-mudavadi
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2026-05-08
We don't know number of Kenyans in Russia military, admits Mudavadi
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has confessed that the government is unable to confirm the number of Kenyans recruited into Russian military operations.
We don't know number of Kenyans in Russia military, admits Mudavadi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547283/more-pain-at-the-pump-as-fuel-shortages-persist
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2026-05-08
More pain at the pump as fuel shortages persist
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Fuel shortages in Nairobi continue to disrupt transport and businesses despite government assurances that supply issues were resolved.
More pain at the pump as fuel shortages persist
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547284/uhurus-woes-deepen-as-jubilee-party-mediation-talks-hit-a-snag
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2026-05-08
Uhuru's woes deepen as Jubilee party mediation talks hit a snag
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Former President’s intention to install Fred Matiang’i as his deputy now remains a wish.The mediation talks had been sanctioned by the Registrar of Political Parties.
Uhuru's woes deepen as Jubilee party mediation talks hit a snag
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547286/company-linked-to-kakamega-deputy-governor-savula-wins-round-one-against-stanchart-in-sh-18-billion-row
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2026-05-08
Company linked to Kakamega Deputy Governor Savula wins round one against Stanchart in Sh 1.8 billion row
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Savula-linked firm wins round in Sh1.8bn case after court dismisses Stanchart bid for security deposit in frozen account dispute.
Company linked to Kakamega Deputy Governor Savula wins round one against Stanchart in Sh 1.8 billion row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547251/this-mothers-day-create-safe-spaces-for-women-to-speak-out-on-sgbv
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2026-05-08
This Mother's Day, create safe spaces for women to speak out on SGBV
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Institutions, including healthcare facilities, law enforcement, and workplaces, must be equipped with trained personnel who handle SGBV cases with sensitivity and professionalism.
This Mother's Day, create safe spaces for women to speak out on SGBV
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547252/dear-ruto-this-is-how-to-make-the-mountain-vote-for-you-again-in-2027
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2026-05-08
Dear Ruto, this is how to make the mountain vote for you again in 2027
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Mr President, you need to stage a sit-down with the elders from the mountain, and quickly stage a spectacular reconciliation ceremony of some sort with Uhuru before your political nemesis.
Dear Ruto, this is how to make the mountain vote for you again in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547256/uhuru-retirement-benefits-not-subject-to-political-obedience
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2026-05-08
Uhuru retirement benefits not subject to political obedience
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A section of lawmakers have threatened to discontinue former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s benefits on the basis that he is now actively engaging in politics.
Uhuru retirement benefits not subject to political obedience
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547258/why-safety-of-humanitarian-workers-is-paramount
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2026-05-08
Why safety of humanitarian workers is paramount
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When a crisis hits in this country; be it floods, road accidents, epidemics and displacement, there is always someone who shows up first on the scene.
Why safety of humanitarian workers is paramount
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547265/weatherman-warns-rains-to-intensify-across-the-country
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2026-05-07
Weatherman warns rains to intensify across the country
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The department warned that flooding may occur even in areas not directly receiving heavy rainfall.
Weatherman warns rains to intensify across the country
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547266/kdc-roots-for-creative-economy-innovation-and-youth-led-enterprise-growth
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2026-05-07
KDC roots for creative economy, innovation and youth-led enterprise growth
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KDC Director General Norah Ratemo emphasizes the corporation’s strategic focus on enabling innovation and creative enterprise development as a cornerstone of inclusive economic growth.
KDC roots for creative economy, innovation and youth-led enterprise growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547274/guterres-to-visit-kenya-as-un-invests-sh44bn-in-major-nairobi-hq-expansion
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2026-05-07
Guterres to visit Kenya as UN invests Sh44bn in major Nairobi Hq expansion
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The upgrades will position Nairobi as the third-largest UN hub globally after New York and Geneva, with Vienna ranking fourth.
Guterres to visit Kenya as UN invests Sh44bn in major Nairobi Hq expansion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547276/no-appeal-on-merits-state-insists-former-dp-ouster-not-open-to-review-by-courts
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2026-05-07
No appeal on merits: State insists former DP ouster not open to review by courts
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The Attorney General on Thursday urged the High Court not to entertain a merit review plea filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
No appeal on merits: State insists former DP ouster not open to review by courts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547277/china-opens-its-market-wider-as-africa-eyes-major-export-boost
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2026-05-07
China opens its market wider as Africa eyes major export boost
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China’s zero-tariff policy for African nations is driving exports, jobs and new economic opportunities across the continent.
China opens its market wider as Africa eyes major export boost
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547278/trump-says-he-would-not-pay-1000-to-watch-us-at-world-cup
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2026-05-07
Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
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President Donald Trump said in an interview that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States' first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs.
Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547279/ioc-lifts-olympic-ban-on-belarus-but-russia-still-suspended
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2026-05-07
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia 'still suspended'
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The IOC on Thursday lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia 'still suspended'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547280/chinas-duty-free-access-brews-fresh-hope-for-kenyas-coffee-exporters
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2026-05-07
China's duty-free access brews fresh hope for Kenya's coffee exporters
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Kenyan coffee exporters expect stronger sales, jobs and growth as China opens its market wider to African products.
China's duty-free access brews fresh hope for Kenya's coffee exporters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547281/israeli-strike-kills-top-hamas-officials-son-in-gaza-hospital-hamas
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2026-05-07
Israeli strike kills top Hamas official's son in Gaza: hospital, Hamas
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A Gaza hospital and Hamas on Thursday said the son of the Palestinian Islamist movement's chief negotiator had died from wounds sustained in an Israeli strike a day earlier.
Israeli strike kills top Hamas official's son in Gaza: hospital, Hamas
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001547287/why-nairobis-empty-office-problem-is-shrinking
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2026-05-07
Why Nairobi's empty office problem is shrinking
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Nairobi’s office glut is shrinking after years of oversupply, driven by a steady shift by companies from ageing buildings into modern Grade A offices offering better amenities.
Why Nairobi's empty office problem is shrinking
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547288/kenya-world-bank-deepen-irrigation-push-to-boost-food-security
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2026-05-07
Kenya, World Bank deepen irrigation push to boost food security
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Kenya is tightening oversight of irrigation projects as it deepens its partnership with the World Bank to expand water access and improve agricultural productivity under a national development plan.
Kenya, World Bank deepen irrigation push to boost food security
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001547150/opposition-wave-slowly-turning-into-tsunami-against-ruto
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2026-05-07
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
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Firstly, a significant strategic advantage for the Opposition lies in the profound familiarity its leading figures possess regarding President Ruto's political modus operandi.
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547165/ruling-on-abortion-endangers-womens-lives-medics-freedom
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2026-05-07
Ruling on abortion endangers women's lives, medics freedom
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By reinstating the Penal Code’s criminal framework and rejecting the constitutional right to abortion care, the court ruling sends a chilling message to healthcare providers.
Ruling on abortion endangers women's lives, medics freedom
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547167/one-africa-one-voice-why-kiswahili-is-continents-missing-link
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2026-05-07
One Africa, one voice: Why Kiswahili is continent's missing link
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Already spoken by over 200 million people across East, Central and parts of Southern Africa, Kiswahili is indigenous, neutral and deeply rooted in African trade and culture.
One Africa, one voice: Why Kiswahili is continent's missing link
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547170/kim-college-sudden-shutdown-has-regulator-been-asleep-at-the-wheel
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2026-05-07
KIM college sudden shutdown: Has regulator been asleep at the wheel?
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By choosing the sledgehammer over the scalpel, TVETA has undermined public confidence in its own competence and good faith, and has handed KIM a narrative of victimhood.
KIM college sudden shutdown: Has regulator been asleep at the wheel?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001547171/debt-crisis
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2026-05-07
Debt Crisis
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Debt Crisis.
Debt Crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547174/dangote-eyes-kenya-as-hub-to-raise-african-capital-for-refinery-other-projects
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2026-05-07
Dangote eyes Kenya as hub to raise African capital for refinery, other projects
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is considering using Kenya as a base to raise fresh capital from African investors for his sprawling industrial empire, including his giant new refinery.
Dangote eyes Kenya as hub to raise African capital for refinery, other projects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547176/kenya-marks-international-day-of-women-in-industry
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2026-05-07
Kenya marks International Day of Women in Industry
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Kenya marked the International Day of Women in Industry by highlighting women entrepreneurs like Doris Obondo and ongoing gaps in access, financing and representation.
Kenya marks International Day of Women in Industry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547177/treasury-trims-economic-growth-forecast-to-5pc-on-middle-east-conflict
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2026-05-07
Treasury trims economic growth forecast to 5pc on Middle East conflict
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Kenya has cut the country’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to five per cent, citing the Middle East conflict that has driven up oil import costs and destabilised supply chains.
Treasury trims economic growth forecast to 5pc on Middle East conflict
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001547179/port-players-protest-levy-on-nuclear-screening
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2026-05-07
Port players protest levy on nuclear screening
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Port players oppose new nuclear screening levy, warning of higher costs, delays, and reduced competitiveness at Mombasa port.
Port players protest levy on nuclear screening
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001547181/what-revival-of-voi-taveta-railway-line-means-for-local-regional-trade
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2026-05-07
What revival of Voi-Taveta railway line means for local, regional trade
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Long abandoned and often overlooked in national transport discourse, this 130-kilometre metre-gauge railway is now emerging as one of the most strategic missing links in Kenya’s transport architecture
What revival of Voi-Taveta railway line means for local, regional trade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547182/orengo-babu-accuses-police-of-targeting-supporters-in-kisumu
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2026-05-07
Orengo, Babu accuses police of targeting supporters in Kisumu
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The government and hired goons are intimidating and harassing supporters and mobilisers of the ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu, Orengo and Babu have said.
Orengo, Babu accuses police of targeting supporters in Kisumu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001547183/kcb-determined-to-stop-kabras-sugar-kenya-cup-dominance
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2026-05-07
KCB determined to stop Kabras Sugar Kenya Cup dominance
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KCB target Kabras’ dominance in Kenya Cup final, seeking first title since 2021 and revenge for 2024 loss.
KCB determined to stop Kabras Sugar Kenya Cup dominance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547185/from-kdf-to-kra-officers-fresh-breath-as-new-faces-enter-judiciary
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2026-05-07
From KDF to KRA officers: Fresh breath as new faces enter Judiciary
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JSC has picked Justice Joseph Biomdo of the court martial, Emmanuel Bitta from the Attorney General’s Office and Josphat Kuyioni from Parliament, as High Court judges.
From KDF to KRA officers: Fresh breath as new faces enter Judiciary
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547187/parties-escape-penalty-for-illegal-recruitment-of-members
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2026-05-07
Parties escape penalty for illegal recruitment of members
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Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that four petitioners had not attached an electronic evidence certificate to authenticate data collected from UDA, Jubilee and Farmers parties.
Parties escape penalty for illegal recruitment of members
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547191/ruto-accused-of-ignoring-kenyans-safety-for-the-sake-of-trade-deals
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2026-05-07
Ruto accused of ignoring Kenyans safety for the sake of trade deals
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Human rights defenders and politicians say it is unpatriotic for President Ruto to visit Tanzania and fail to defend Kenyans who were killed, tortured or deported last year.
Ruto accused of ignoring Kenyans safety for the sake of trade deals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001547192/nairobi-joins-global-cities-call-for-new-shift-to-renewable-energy
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2026-05-07
Nairobi joins global cities call for new shift to renewable energy
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Nairobi joins global cities pushing a shift to renewable energy to boost energy security, cut costs, and tackle climate risks.
Nairobi joins global cities call for new shift to renewable energy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547193/sulphur-concerns-why-it-is-harmful-to-humans
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2026-05-07
Sulphur concerns: Why it is harmful to humans
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Importation of low quality fuel into the country is likely to result in increased hospitalisation and health complications because of high sulphur content, health experts have warned.
Sulphur concerns: Why it is harmful to humans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001547194/state-targets-192259-new-housing-units-despite-unmet-promises
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2026-05-07
State targets 192,259 new housing units despite unmet promises
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Government cites land, legal, and funding issues slowing uptake of affordable housing units despite ambitious construction targets.
State targets 192,259 new housing units despite unmet promises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547195/kipawa-soccer-academy-pick-key-lessons-from-germany-tour
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2026-05-07
Kipawa soccer academy pick key lessons from Germany tour
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Kipawa Soccer Academy returns from Germany tour after training exposure to elite football systems and Bundesliga 2 match experience.
Kipawa soccer academy pick key lessons from Germany tour
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547196/killer-fumes-how-fuel-with-higher-sulphur-may-expose-kenyans-to-asthma-and-chest-complications
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2026-05-07
Killer fumes: How fuel with higher sulphur may expose Kenyans to asthma and chest complications
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Kenyans face health hazards that could take them to early graves after the government lowered standards for petroleum imports.
Killer fumes: How fuel with higher sulphur may expose Kenyans to asthma and chest complications
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547198/gulf-energy-at-the-centre-of-yet-another-dirty-fuel-drama
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2026-05-07
Gulf Energy at the centre of yet another 'dirty fuel' drama
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Just weeks after being exposed as the catalyst for a near-catastrophic fuel shortage that forced Kenya into an emergency oil deal, Gulf Energy Limited is at the centre of a fresh scandal.
Gulf Energy at the centre of yet another 'dirty fuel' drama
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001547199/housing-interior-design-now-drives-lifestyle-and-wellness
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2026-05-07
Housing: Interior design now drives lifestyle and wellness
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Interior design gains prominence in Kenya as homes prioritise comfort, sustainability, smart tech, and functional modern living spaces.
Housing: Interior design now drives lifestyle and wellness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547202/wave-of-killings-fuels-femicide-emergency-calls
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2026-05-07
Wave of killings fuels femicide emergency calls
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The killing of two young girls, days apart, has reignited urgent calls to declare femicide a national crisis in Kenya.
Wave of killings fuels femicide emergency calls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547203/boxers-leaving-nothing-to-chance-ahead-of-nakuru-leg
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2026-05-07
Boxers leaving nothing to chance ahead of Nakuru leg
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Boxers eye glory as National Boxing League opens in Nakuru, with veterans and rising stars targeting titles and national selection.
Boxers leaving nothing to chance ahead of Nakuru leg
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547204/chinese-man-jailed-for-indecent-in-flight-act
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2026-05-07
Chinese man jailed for indecent in-flight act
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The court heard that on December 7, 2025, while on board China Southern Airlines, 45-year-old Li Jainjun touched the private parts of a teenage passenger against her will
Chinese man jailed for indecent in-flight act
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547206/knec-rolls-out-digital-war-on-forged-papers
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2026-05-07
KNEC rolls out digital war on forged papers
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KNEC rolls out blockchain QR system to curb fake certificates, enabling instant verification and boosting trust in academic credentials.
KNEC rolls out digital war on forged papers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547209/kinyanjui-defends-government-decision-to-reintroduce-higher-sulphur-fuel
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2026-05-07
Kinyanjui defends government decision to reintroduce higher Sulphur fuel
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Government defends reintroduction of higher-sulphur fuel, citing global supply disruptions despite environmental concerns over emissions.
Kinyanjui defends government decision to reintroduce higher Sulphur fuel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001547211/kitui-leaders-hit-out-at-duale-for-his-arrogant-camel-remarks
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2026-05-07
Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
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Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.
Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001547213/mca-slams-refugee-integration-proposals-for-excluding-public-input
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2026-05-07
MCA slams refugee integration proposals for excluding public input
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Garissa MCA faults Dadaab refugee integration plan, citing lack of public participation and concerns over host community impact.
MCA slams refugee integration proposals for excluding public input
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001547215/how-kenyas-wildlife-conservancies-make-old-men-rich-women-and-youth-poorer
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2026-05-07
How Kenya's wildlife conservancies make old men rich, women and youth poorer
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Kenya’s conservationists is facing a monumental task on how to conserve a public good on privately owned lands.
How Kenya's wildlife conservancies make old men rich, women and youth poorer
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547217/kenyans-health-at-risk-with-use-of-dangerous-pesticide
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2026-05-07
Kenyans health at risk with use of dangerous pesticide
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New reports highlight in Kenya over harmful pesticides used in food production and the impact this will have on people’s health.
Kenyans health at risk with use of dangerous pesticide
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547218/mohamed-warsame-sworn-in-as-supreme-court-judge
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2026-05-07
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
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Justice Mohamed Warsame was on Thursday morning sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court at State House, Nairobi.
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547220/why-collective-land-tenure-is-under-threat-in-kenya
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2026-05-07
Why collective land tenure is under threat in Kenya
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Traditionally, pastoral communities have accessed and used land collectively but now things are changing because of various reasons
Why collective land tenure is under threat in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547222/plane-carrying-hantavirus-struck-evacuee-lands-in-amsterdam
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2026-05-07
Plane carrying hantavirus-struck evacuee lands in Amsterdam
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A plane believed to be carrying a sick passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrived in Amsterdam on Thursday.
Plane carrying hantavirus-struck evacuee lands in Amsterdam
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001547224/kirinyaga-disburses-sh1295-million-bursary-to-48000-students
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2026-05-07
Kirinyaga disburses Sh129.5 million bursary to 48,000 students
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Kirinyaga County disburses Sh129.5 million in bursaries to support 48,000 needy students.
Kirinyaga disburses Sh129.5 million bursary to 48,000 students
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547225/standard-journalists-barred-from-ruto-event-in-naivasha
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2026-05-07
Standard journalists barred from Ruto event in Naivasha
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Standard Group journalists barred from covering event presided over by President Ruto at Lake Naivasha Resort, his communications team blocks them over claims of 'biased reporting.'
Standard journalists barred from Ruto event in Naivasha
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001547227/kakamega-bans-funeral-processions-and-mourning
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2026-05-07
Kakamega bans funeral processions and mourning
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Kakamega County has banned funeral processions and mourning in the Central Business District (CBD) and issued a stern warning to those who will defy the directive.
Kakamega bans funeral processions and mourning
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547228/mwangaza-munya-to-host-linda-mwananchi
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2026-05-07
Mwangaza, Munya to host Linda Mwananchi
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Meru County is expected to host two political outfits: Linda Mwananchi and United Alternative Government.
Mwangaza, Munya to host Linda Mwananchi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001547229/lagat-defends-trans-nzoia-crackdown-as-natembeya-protests-arrests
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2026-05-07
Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia crackdown as Natembeya protests arrests
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has defended the ongoing security operation in Trans-Nzoia amid growing tensions.
Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia crackdown as Natembeya protests arrests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547230/building-on-the-national-qualifications-framework-for-the-next-decade
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2026-05-07
Building on the National Qualifications framework for the next decade
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While Kenya's higher education was once threatened by "degree mills" focusing on churning out unrecognised qualifications, the NQD has become a vital tool for restoring global trust in our graduates.
Building on the National Qualifications framework for the next decade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547232/will-omtatah-challenge-ruto-decision-due-next-month
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2026-05-07
Will Omtatah challenge Ruto? Decision due next month
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Okiya Omtatah’s exploratory team says a report on his potential 2027 presidential bid will be released by the end of June after consultations in 43 counties.
Will Omtatah challenge Ruto? Decision due next month
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547234/rubio-meets-pope-leo-in-bid-to-ease-tensions
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2026-05-07
Rubio meets Pope Leo in bid to ease tensions
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US diplomat Marco Rubio went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican.
Rubio meets Pope Leo in bid to ease tensions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547235/gachaguas-impeachment-case-resumes
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2026-05-07
Gachagua's impeachment case resumes
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Rigathi Gachagua’s legal team accuses MPs of limiting time for public participation and changing venues during hearings on his impeachment as deputy president, argue process was predetermined.
Gachagua's impeachment case resumes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001547236/behind-the-conflict-in-central-kenya-costing-lives-hurting-tourism
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2026-05-07
Behind the conflict in central Kenya costing lives, hurting tourism
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Deadly invasions of ranches and conservancies in Laikipia are being driven by historical land injustices, political tensions and growing inequality over access to resources and wildlife benefits.
Behind the conflict in central Kenya costing lives, hurting tourism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547237/insensitive-gender-cs-sparks-backlash-with-anniversary-post-amid-femicide-crisis
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2026-05-07
'Insensitive': Gender CS sparks backlash with anniversary post amid femicide crisis
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Cheptumo is facing growing backlash after celebrating her one year in office with a statement on X, highlighting the ministry’s achievements.
'Insensitive': Gender CS sparks backlash with anniversary post amid femicide crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547238/kenya-risks-losing-its-diplomatic-standing-analyst-warns
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2026-05-07
Kenya risks losing its diplomatic standing, analyst warns
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Foreign policy analyst Ahmed Hashi has accused President William Ruto's administration of making unilateral foreign policy decisions that risk isolating Kenya from regional allies.
Kenya risks losing its diplomatic standing, analyst warns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547239/president-ruto-quietly-pushing-campaign-for-njoki-ndungus-icc-judgeship
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2026-05-07
President Ruto quietly pushing campaign for Njoki Ndungu's ICC Judgeship
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William Ruto is reportedly leading a high-level campaign to support Njoki Ndung’u’s bid for a seat at the International Criminal Court ahead of the December elections in New York.
President Ruto quietly pushing campaign for Njoki Ndungu's ICC Judgeship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547240/national-assembly-opens-public-participation-on-sh478-trillion-budget
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2026-05-07
National Assembly opens public participation on Sh4.78 trillion budget
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The National Assembly has launched public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27, taking the exercise to 16 counties in a three-day window starting Wednesday, May 13.
National Assembly opens public participation on Sh4.78 trillion budget
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001547241/coast-students-turn-to-social-media-for-formal-jobs
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2026-05-07
Coast students turn to social media for formal jobs
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Social media is increasingly becoming a potential lifeline in an economy where formal job opportunities remain limited
Coast students turn to social media for formal jobs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547243/ncck-ask-iebc-to-be-transparent-end-rigging-fear-ahead-of-2027-elections
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2026-05-07
NCCK ask IEBC to be transparent, end rigging fear ahead of 2027 elections
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NCCK has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to be transparent in all the ongoing activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NCCK ask IEBC to be transparent, end rigging fear ahead of 2027 elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001547244/new-bid-to-protect-kakamega-vendors-from-harassment
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2026-05-07
New bid to protect Kakamega vendors from harassment
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Kakamega residents welcomes a proposed Street Vendors Bill, 2023, that seeks to establish a legal framework that protects them against harassment from county governments.
New bid to protect Kakamega vendors from harassment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547246/family-seeks-help-to-clear-sh4m-hospital-bill-after-son-dies-in-india
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2026-05-07
Family seeks help to clear Sh4m hospital bill after son dies in India
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A Kenyan family is stranded in India with the body of their son, who died from heart disease.
Family seeks help to clear Sh4m hospital bill after son dies in India
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547248/family-of-murdered-pastor-break-silence-as-autopsy-reveals-torture
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2026-05-07
Family of murdered pastor break silence as autopsy reveals torture
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Family of murdered PCEA pastor Reverend Julius Ndumia have broken their silence three days after his death.
Family of murdered pastor break silence as autopsy reveals torture
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547249/ntsa-to-scrap-physical-logbooks-for-digital-system-from-june
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2026-05-07
NTSA to scrap physical logbooks for digital system from June
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Motor vehicle owners will no longer need physical logbooks from June 10, when National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolls out an electronic system to end vehicle transfer fraud.
NTSA to scrap physical logbooks for digital system from June
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001547250/marsabit-residents-sue-bp-over-toxic-waste
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2026-05-07
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
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Residents of Kargi and Kalacha in Marsabit County have sued BP PLC over alleged toxic and radioactive waste pollution from 1980s oil exploration activities.
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547253/appellate-court-ruling-and-draft-african-charter-pose-threat-on-abortion-rights-stakeholders-say
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2026-05-07
Appellate court ruling and draft African Charter pose threat on abortion rights, stakeholders say
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The Appellate court overturns the rulling by the High Court on giving access to abortion arguing that it denied the unborn baby the right to life.
Appellate court ruling and draft African Charter pose threat on abortion rights, stakeholders say
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547254/mtrh-fake-academic-certificate-case
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2026-05-07
MTRH fake academic certificate case
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Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital HR director Anne Chemworsoio told an Eldoret court that staff secured jobs using 28 forged academic and professional certificates.
MTRH fake academic certificate case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001547255/kenya-power-official-arrested-over-alleged-sh20000-bribery-scheme
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2026-05-07
Kenya Power official arrested over alleged Sh20,000 bribery scheme
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The suspect was released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
Kenya Power official arrested over alleged Sh20,000 bribery scheme
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547257/renowned-businessman-ordered-to-pay-ex-wife-sh300000-upkeep
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2026-05-07
Renowned businessman ordered to pay ex-wife Sh300,000 upkeep
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A Nakuru court has ordered businessman Samuel Kimani to pay his ex-wife, Nancy Wanjiru, Sh300,000 upkeep and deposit Sh400,000 in court pending an appeal against monthly alimony payments.
Renowned businessman ordered to pay ex-wife Sh300,000 upkeep
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
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2026-05-07
Kabras Sugar seek more sweetness in Kenya Cup final against KCB
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Rugby fans are expected to troop into Kakamega this weekend as defending champions Kabras Sugar chase a fifth straight Kenya Cup title.
Kabras Sugar seek more sweetness in Kenya Cup final against KCB
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547260/analysts-say-chinas-zero-tariff-treatment-to-boost-africas-industrialization-value-chain-integration
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2026-05-07
Analysts say China's zero-tariff treatment to boost Africa's industrialization, value-chain integration
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Analysts have welcomed China's zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
Analysts say China's zero-tariff treatment to boost Africa's industrialization, value-chain integration
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001547261/13-arrested-as-eight-schools-hit-by-fresh-wave-of-student-unrest-at-coast
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2026-05-07
13 arrested as eight schools hit by fresh wave of student unrest at Coast
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13 people, including 12 students and a guard, were arrested after fires and unrest hit several schools across Kenya’s Coast region, leaving students injured and property destroyed.
13 arrested as eight schools hit by fresh wave of student unrest at Coast
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547262/editors-guild-condemns-standard-group-journalists-exclusion-from-rutos-naivasha-event
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2026-05-07
Editors Guild condemns Standard Group journalists' exclusion from Ruto's Naivasha event
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The Editors Guild called on all public officials to demonstrate commitment to media freedom through their actions and tolerance of scrutiny.
Editors Guild condemns Standard Group journalists' exclusion from Ruto's Naivasha event
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2026-05-07
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