https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001561247/fresh-blood-vs-old-guard-why-experience-is-overrated-in-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-01 Fresh blood vs old guard: Why experience is overrated in 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LQhs8TNTB4niESqYW9TZ4kfRYco27jpoMj6brvpe.jpg History is “against” younger candidates. Kenya has been ruled by the elderly. Fresh blood vs old guard: Why experience is overrated in 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561252/why-ruto-had-to-meet-putin-at-the-kremlin-after-the-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-01 Why Ruto had to meet Putin at the Kremlin after the Summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/v221eEDNkpnQHF5CGHGOoOa3kDa2jX77r7h5l5Aq.jpg The summit ended without a joint statement by African leaders detailing their responses to Putin after the October 28–29, 2026 summit. Why Ruto had to meet Putin at the Kremlin after the Summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561261/inside-odms-widening-rift-over-railas-legacy-and-rutos-2027-re-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-01 Inside ODM's widening rift over Raila's legacy and Ruto's 2027 re-election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vfjzk8N4oxhyL1my4nE6kRkGs1WfQ537RfdgKj9P.jpg What was intended to be a month of reflection, reconciliation and renewed political purpose instead exposed deep divisions within ODM Inside ODM's widening rift over Raila's legacy and Ruto's 2027 re-election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561265/rutos-insults-against-critics-put-leadership-style-under-scrutiny 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-01 Ruto's insults against critics put leadership style under scrutiny https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7PZC6CoM1T5J2iZ30yTbI4XC39bDuLCjMIqJh6IH.jpg In recent months, Ruto has engaged in a series of verbal exchanges with opposition leaders, often resorting to expletives instead of sustaining policy debates. Ruto's insults against critics put leadership style under scrutiny Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561268/odm-renews-push-for-ruto-re-election-deal-demands-deputy-president-slot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-11-01 ODM renews push for Ruto re-election deal, demands deputy president slot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eAhDh4qQLbvVIfEXSTvEQXWIyhq6QdH9KZ536p9U.jpg ODM leaders renewed their push for the party to negotiate a formal agreement with President William Ruto’s UDA ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM renews push for Ruto re-election deal, demands deputy president slot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-11-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561181/how-kenyans-turned-us-student-aid-into-a-multimillion-dollar-fraud-racket 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 How Kenyans turned US student aid into a multimillion-dollar fraud racket https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PtgNp0yTN4SRxhPMuwaLg3kb7Ph5XeMoEBVCHcjS.jpg US prosecutors allege that he ran the scheme between November 2025 and May 2026 by enrolling ghost students in several colleges and universities. How Kenyans turned US student aid into a multimillion-dollar fraud racket Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561187/why-prof-kabaji-should-not-judge-swahili-scholars-harshly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Why Prof Kabaji should not judge Swahili scholars harshly https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CorsMpv8lNrAc7fJ7TcFJ1xI9EEpdy85y4kakXlu.jpg Kenya lacks an officially recognized Kiswahili version of the 2010 Constitution. In a country that embraces Kiswahili, this omission is shameful. Why Prof Kabaji should not judge Swahili scholars harshly Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001561189/encounter-with-stella-nyanzi-east-africas-bad-girl 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Encounter with Stella Nyanzi, East Africa's "Bad Girl" https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WFVNvi54KIcQNU1tsJEQJMn89pQSb2oykni8ncxn.jpg Nyanzi is not a conventional writer. She refuses to wrap her ideas in diplomatic euphemisms to appease those in power. Encounter with Stella Nyanzi, East Africa's "Bad Girl" Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001561194/small-daily-acts-that-build-up-to-the-price-of-freedom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Small daily acts that build up to the price of freedom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SDRdrvCmhZ6PJ2KrBm5Ddv4HByZOZrrD6XmFjltD.jpg Literature should, as far as possible, be allowed to speak for itself. Small daily acts that build up to the price of freedom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561203/how-kenyans-defrauded-us-students-millions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 How Kenyans defrauded US students millions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6JkrLQAo84J88tBuPIWPrFHNJL3taIWQnsO14MJB.jpg The revelations are now raising fresh concerns about the growing sophistication of online criminal enterprises and the potential cost to the country’s international reputation. How Kenyans defrauded US students millions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561204/cost-of-living-crisis-deepens-as-inflation-hits-73pc-ahead-of-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Cost of living crisis deepens as inflation hits 7.3pc ahead of polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cKMobvme9FWRpKy6wJrWIi0C6dLcAJHnvK1k2v0A.jpg Kenya’s cost of living crisis deepened in October, with annual inflation accelerating to 7.3 per cent from 6.8 per cent in September, official data showed on Friday. Cost of living crisis deepens as inflation hits 7.3pc ahead of polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561205/nyoro-declares-kiambu-gubernatorial-bid-slams-wamatangi-tokenism 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Nyoro declares Kiambu gubernatorial bid, slams Wamatangi 'tokenism" https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Wbdxosgs3YWoJfjENlD7TPjQW9AJWizgI4WEXIup.webp Nyoro promised to steer the region away from what he termed "public relations stunts" Nyoro declares Kiambu gubernatorial bid, slams Wamatangi 'tokenism" Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561212/edwin-sifuna-moment-opposition-fires-opening-salvo-in-quest-to-unseat-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Edwin Sifuna moment: Opposition fires opening salvo in quest to unseat Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZDUq8cPORcXtToKYSJ0P9HMaz56RVMH5N51y6zRc.jpg The leaders likened the current push for political change to the events of 2002, when opposition leaders united behind one candidate to end KANU’s rule. Edwin Sifuna moment: Opposition fires opening salvo in quest to unseat Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561214/can-odm-hold-nairobi-after-sifunas-exit-and-railas-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Can ODM hold Nairobi after Sifuna's exit and Raila's death? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JXg9TdMrFZrvVJP5lNk7YZFwHbHYaHuCebG8Fqos.jpg The departure of the Edwin Sifuna-led faction has exposed the extent of ODM’s internal divisions and opened a contest over who controls the political constituency Raila spent decades cultivating. Can ODM hold Nairobi after Sifuna's exit and Raila's death? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561215/lsk-gives-dci-seven-day-ultimatum-to-arrest-kiprotich-abduction-suspects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 LSK gives DCI seven-day ultimatum to arrest Kiprotich abduction suspects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AB1RR4459XZbBKG2Wt6YmwkJejXCAxzFgQGxpiNw.jpg LSK's demand puts the DCI leadership under pressure to account for the alleged involvement of its officers in the incident and explain the apparent delay in investigations. LSK gives DCI seven-day ultimatum to arrest Kiprotich abduction suspects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561216/youve-violated-the-supreme-law-lsk-tells-ruto-on-cabinet 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 You've violated the supreme law, LSK tells Ruto on Cabinet https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dqJBIadLUs4VjYgY8wFCOEpeRuG9sEbN8hu6fm7H.jpg LSK called on the petitioners who successfully challenged the composition of the Cabinet to move to court and seek enforcement of the judgment. You've violated the supreme law, LSK tells Ruto on Cabinet Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001561218/four-major-risks-kenya-is-overlooking-as-2027-polls-beckon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Four major risks Kenya is overlooking as 2027 polls beckon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tQW8pwNzD9qBEnfh4wGWcVui5T8TKvBsRsYzikhA.jpg The time for public assurances is running out. The next few months will make the difference between our election going the way of Tanzania or Brasil. Four major risks Kenya is overlooking as 2027 polls beckon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561219/why-cervical-cancer-screening-matters-even-when-you-feel-healthy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Why cervical cancer screening matters even when you feel healthy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AyVNXcPJ2t1fZXvXS6w1ah33KyWzZBKALzVFt64p.jpg Munai now says surviving cervical cancer was not simply about getting through treatment; it was also about learning to live with the uncertainty that the disease could return. Why cervical cancer screening matters even when you feel healthy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001561220/theres-something-called-the-kalonzo-doctrine 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 There's something called the Kalonzo doctrine https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A3VsksBSBJdmyO0VFedB1kbeheUs9TVQeBASsYvX.jpg Kalonzo has little appeal among Gen Z, his grip on the Kamba vote is far from guaranteed, and his lengthy public life leaves the voter severely fatigued. There's something called the Kalonzo doctrine Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001561222/trade-unions-demand-timeline-for-ratification-of-ilo-convention-on-workplace-harassment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Trade unions demand timeline for ratification of ILO convention on workplace harassment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A9hHYXt28h22H3CJYII9uX6htznPM4ShHMFRVerx.jpg The unions are demanding stronger workplace protection mechanisms, accessible reporting channels, fair investigations and safeguards against retaliation for employees who report abuse. Trade unions demand timeline for ratification of ILO convention on workplace harassment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561226/sh20-billion-deal-leaves-university-lecturers-with-35pc-salary-increase 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Sh20 billion deal leaves university lecturers with 3.5pc salary increase https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dXXctaDMfUbQAPSTTtC0fUGYlBMVmnY4ET8eAwCu.jpg University lecturers are set to smile their way to the bank under a new pay deal that will see the lowest-paid staff get a monthly salary increase of nearly Sh10,000. Sh20 billion deal leaves university lecturers with 3.5pc salary increase Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001561228/fresh-sudan-peace-talks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Fresh Sudan peace talks... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Tun8ffww1PCpQazN2MeKDfLYabCZIOes5SplRrZN.jpg Fresh Sudan Peace Talks... Fresh Sudan peace talks... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001561229/kcb-in-land-tussle-with-athi-river-residents-as-goons-demolish-houses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 KCB in land tussle with Athi River residents as goons demolish houses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/k0S15fvtEBGz0NUDxsKpvpn8OvNZ0SGj7kSSyIED.jpg Residents armed with a court injunction accuse unknown individuals of defying court orders as millions worth of property is destroyed. KCB in land tussle with Athi River residents as goons demolish houses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001561230/delayed-rains-cut-kenyas-tea-output-by-63pc-in-three-months 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Delayed rains cut Kenya's tea output by 6.3pc in three months https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1y7AyGDyxl6Gs53VS9Cn0B0kZr51QKR3s8y8r1zV.jpg Delayed rains across the tea-growing belts have reduced green leaf production, a trend that will worsen if conditions deteriorate. Delayed rains cut Kenya's tea output by 6.3pc in three months Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001561231/three-arrested-as-nacada-raids-jericho-nets-1000-rolls-of-bhang 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Three arrested as Nacada raids Jericho, nets 1,000 rolls of bhang https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G5wCXg3QbVzAwZDigqZU2x06I3EqMthpiECRKaGl.jpg Three people have been arrested in Nairobi’s Jericho estate as NACADA intensifies its crackdown on supply points. Three arrested as Nacada raids Jericho, nets 1,000 rolls of bhang Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561232/how-president-ruto-has-been-cornered-on-two-third-gender-rule 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 How President Ruto has been cornered on two third gender rule https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D2CUgUVp65iOhiX0rqLRK2z7D34o8PufxbKrO7vb.jpg Law Society of Kenya insisted that upon the lapse of the 4 months, the Cabinet may be declared dissolved as there are no orders stopping the same. How President Ruto has been cornered on two third gender rule Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561233/why-kenyas-backing-of-uaes-un-candidate-is-stirring-controversy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Why Kenya's backing of UAE's UN candidate is stirring controversy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2UxPKioBhAlzQDVMnbl3EXcsIsiBqjSwuUzM2FQQ.jpg Kenya’s expresses support for United Arab Emirates (UAE) diplomat Lana Nusseibeh in the race for United Nations secretary-general, sparking debate over African solidarity. Why Kenya's backing of UAE's UN candidate is stirring controversy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561235/scam-centres-relocated-from-cambodia-operate-in-madagascar 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Scam centres relocated from Cambodia operate in Madagascar https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OV6XTkqBqt5yKxNnQlkukIMeQTYm4d8m6gwfUL1R.jpg Conducting romance, cryptocurrency and investment fraud, the sites were mostly operated by Chinese nationals, 148 of whom have been extradited to China, Madagascar's justice ministry said. Scam centres relocated from Cambodia operate in Madagascar Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561236/senegal-arrests-32-as-lgbtq-crackdown-widens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Senegal arrests 32 as LGBTQ crackdown widens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kiDyFYhH5DpIWPTG1QTUIAw0lgI9IHO6euq7ao11.jpg Senegal, a predominantly Muslim country, passed a new law in March doubling sentences for same sex relations from five to 10 years’ imprisonment. Senegal arrests 32 as LGBTQ crackdown widens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561238/drone-strikes-in-ethiopia-kill-at-least-25-witnesses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8BlyEM283DgKX52GQKKUuyYyESz5Q2ygioMNUwal.jpg The Ethiopian government has been fighting rebels in the states of Amhara and Tigray over the past month, and has used its large supply of drones to win a decisive advantage. Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561239/south-african-court-sets-limits-on-anti-migrant-demonstration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 South African court sets limits on anti-migrant demonstration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QNmrsU9FolG9YJu1ZYQINOYJz7fl4uQX4VTGCvTT.jpg Protesters sang and chanted outside the high court, waving placards reading "reclaim our country" and sticks as police officers kept a close watch. South African court sets limits on anti-migrant demonstration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561240/saudi-says-intercepted-hostile-drone-in-riyadh-region 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Saudi says intercepted 'hostile drone' in Riyadh region https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J84ywz51wPA9Nrm2lpwelbALIhnETut5nmU94Ag6.jpg "Air defences intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone in the Riyadh region," Turki al-Malki wrote on X, adding that "debris from the interception fell without causing injuries". Saudi says intercepted 'hostile drone' in Riyadh region Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561243/judge-declines-to-bar-sonko-from-serving-as-nedp-party-leader 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Judge declines to bar Sonko from serving as NEDP party leader https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8X0eNiQ6Gp1xRTUprQyIjUEbyEW3YFbEBEFODeCb.jpg Court on Friday rejected a plea by lawyer Nick Sanare to issue conservatory orders blocking Sonko from assuming, exercising, or purporting to exercise the powers of party leader. Judge declines to bar Sonko from serving as NEDP party leader Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561245/saudi-arabia-bans-entry-of-travellers-from-kenya-over-ebola-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Saudi Arabia bans entry of travellers from Kenya over Ebola concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wMw4164uGGF205AHlG1FUIU4aViujSjjQkjdq3qB.jpg Saudi Arabia suspends citizens’ travel to Kenya, halts visa issuance for all categories, bars entry to travellers arriving from Kenya over Ebola concerns, Saudi Press Agency reports. Saudi Arabia bans entry of travellers from Kenya over Ebola concerns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001561246/polish-president-calls-crisis-talks-after-court-standoff 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Polish president calls crisis talks after court standoff https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YEYpPhJeP9HtGzS3CrZNHuyERKAubUB7Vcj96E52.jpg Polish constitutional crisis: President Karol Nawrocki cuts trip to Senegal short amid a court standoff and resignation of China envoy; calls for urgent crisis talks. Polish president calls crisis talks after court standoff Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561250/majority-of-our-politicians-at-one-sigma-cant-pass-integrity-test 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Majority of our politicians at One Sigma, can't pass integrity test https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A4KjwbPsbrXx3YbNVa0tA3aac95da6Cc2tY1yoVh.jpg Most of what the system produces does not meet required standard. This is not hyperbole. It is the only honest reading of the evidence. Majority of our politicians at One Sigma, can't pass integrity test Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561251/investors-get-relief-from-policymakers-amidst-rising-political-temperatures 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Investors get relief from policymakers amidst rising political temperatures https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZbjBGvmYFoMimty18uveFIY15pJ9g6kwPN7rEmKd.jpg The Kenyan capital markets have already picked the signals and has been reflected in both regulatory and corporate policy briefs. Investors get relief from policymakers amidst rising political temperatures Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001561254/why-africa-must-watch-closely-the-mid-term-polls-in-america 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Why Africa must watch closely the mid-term polls in America https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/luGGt4gPJ9D3uifAj6uXEX8Pd0txVocu4Fjxi9vk.jpg The non-focus of America towards Africa in these and other elections may just provide another catalyst for Africa to say it will no longer be peripheral. Why Africa must watch closely the mid-term polls in America Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561255/kenya-railways-unveils-sgr-vehicle-freight-service 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Kenya Railways unveils SGR vehicle freight service https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FZPmLWuNG5OoJR1p3SBVlLz4oYcoysPG6ZnWdGt4.jpg Kenya Railways Corporation has launched a dedicated vehicle freight service between Mombasa and Nairobi Kenya Railways unveils SGR vehicle freight service Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561257/us-firm-edges-closer-to-coveted-mrima-hill-mineral-deposits 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 US firm edges closer to coveted Mrima Hill mineral deposits https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3sGWSpVWagzR82jOtjfQSYMS6REjuYYa8b6AgoMX.jpg Mrima Hill is not just a mining prospect. It is also a protected national forest and a sacred site for the Mijikenda and Digo communities, who have vowed to defend its shrines. US firm edges closer to coveted Mrima Hill mineral deposits Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561259/we-are-not-in-broad-based-deal-blindly-says-oburu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 'We are not in broad-based deal blindly,' says Oburu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1rB3CnYL8ERiIiF9YUkQL5TNT1dbU3llHbyb98Z2.jpg “We are there consciously and we are there knowing what we are doing. We have structures through which we work.” 'We are not in broad-based deal blindly,' says Oburu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001561260/veteran-journalist-kitavi-mutua-dies-after-short-illness 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Veteran journalist Kitavi Mutua dies after short illness https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8GMfdLD4Mo95jDiVBnG9Rg1ThSPAXnQsgQyuaB49.jpg The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the passing on of veteran Kitui-based print journalist, Kitavi Mutua. Veteran journalist Kitavi Mutua dies after short illness Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561262/kenya-rejects-saudis-ebola-travel-restrictions-terms-them-excessive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Kenya rejects Saudi's Ebola travel restrictions, terms them 'excessive' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QkBptkuV9i2a8hxvHrBxPuUd1BySjEbNgeKwX2kb.jpg Saudi Arabia suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya and barred travellers from the country from entering the Kingdom. Kenya rejects Saudi's Ebola travel restrictions, terms them 'excessive' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561263/odm-demands-deputy-presidents-post-in-return-for-backing-broad-based-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 ODM demands deputy president's post in return for backing broad-based deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HiJ6zry8hauSN7KWUCNsyWs2tOruHREl8C6XWXRQ.jpg “The leaders who are here, don’t we have anyone who is fit to become a Deputy President?” he asked. ODM demands deputy president's post in return for backing broad-based deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561264/kicds-rising-star-in-governance-and-curriculum-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 KICD's rising star in governance and curriculum reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jFkz1wDNX3Wc4i74Hv0Fdi62rrhcPkqIpiY1AE4N.jpg The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is increasingly distinguishing itself as one of Kenya’s leading public institutions. KICD's rising star in governance and curriculum reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561266/kenya-demands-immediate-review-of-saudi-arabias-ebola-travel-ban 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-31 Kenya demands immediate review of Saudi Arabia's Ebola travel ban https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/207K34bdZz3grQ7Ng4XVSukWzAmXEJnTpYbBPJvs.jpg Kenya protests Saudi Arabia’s Ebola-related travel restrictions, Health Ministry says measures are excessive and inconsistent with the situation in the country. 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