https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/volleyball-and-handball/article/2001547362/dci-pipeline-and-kcb-win-as-kdf-and-postbank-falter
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2026-05-09
DCI, Pipeline and KCB win as KDF and Postbank falter
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Defending champions Kenya Pipeline and former holders KCB Bank also had a fruitful day out, winning their respective matches.
DCI, Pipeline and KCB win as KDF and Postbank falter
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547264/ruto-suffers-the-blushes-after-tendering-tanga-refinery-without-suluhu
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2026-05-08
Ruto suffers the blushes after 'tendering' Tanga refinery without Suluhu
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President Ruto faces scrutiny over economic claims, Mt Kenya political shifts and a tense diplomatic moment in Tanzania.
Ruto suffers the blushes after 'tendering' Tanga refinery without Suluhu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547267/missed-sgr-trip-turns-into-lesson-in-resilience-amid-nairobi-traffic-chaos
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2026-05-08
Missed SGR trip turns into lesson in resilience amid Nairobi traffic chaos
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A failed SGR trip caused by floods and traffic becomes a lesson in resilience, determination and adapting to unexpected setbacks.
Missed SGR trip turns into lesson in resilience amid Nairobi traffic chaos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547268/mpesa-drives-growth-as-safaricom-hits-record-sh997b-profit
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2026-05-08
Mpesa drives growth as Safaricom hits record Sh99.7b profit
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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.
Mpesa drives growth as Safaricom hits record Sh99.7b profit
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-did-parliament-sanitise-mishra-in-mediheal-organ-trafficking-scandal
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2026-05-08
Not off the hook: Did Parliament sanitise Mishra in Mediheal organ trafficking scandal?
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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: Did Parliament sanitise Mishra in Mediheal organ trafficking scandal?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547272/duale-urges-parliament-to-support-organ-transplant-bill
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2026-05-08
Duale urges Parliament to support Organ Transplant Bill
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says the Bill that is before the National Assembly and aims to address the critical shortage of organs for medical needs while curbing illegal trafficking.
Duale urges Parliament to support Organ Transplant Bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547273/champions-kenya-pipeline-ambush-kdf-soldiers
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2026-05-08
Champions Kenya Pipeline ambush KDF soldiers
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Kenya Pipeline maintained their dominance as Young Spikers secured a thrilling first win in the KVF National League.
Champions Kenya Pipeline ambush KDF soldiers
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/politics/article/2001547276/no-appeal-on-merits-state-insists-former-dp-ouster-not-open-to-review-by-courts
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2026-05-08
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
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547282/we-dont-know-mudavadi-admits-number-of-kenyans-in-russia-military-unknown
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2026-05-08
"We don't know": Mudavadi admits number of Kenyans in Russia military unknown
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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": Mudavadi admits number of Kenyans in Russia military unknown
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-plan-to-install-matiangi-as-deputy-jubilee-party-leader-stalls-as-mediation-talks-hit-a-snag
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2026-05-08
Uhuru's plan to install Matiang'i as deputy Jubilee party leader stalls as 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 plan to install Matiang'i as deputy Jubilee party leader stalls as mediation talks hit a snag
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547285/police-commanders-should-be-liable-for-deaths-during-protests
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2026-05-08
Police commanders should be liable for deaths during protests
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Police commanders may be held personally liable under IPOA reforms for deaths, injuries, or abuses during protests and public gatherings.
Police commanders should be liable for deaths during protests
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/rift-valley/article/2001547289/at-least-10-killed-as-gold-mine-collapses-in-west-pokot
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2026-05-08
At least 10 killed as gold mine collapses in West Pokot
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At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after a gold mining pit collapsed in Romos, West Pokot county, with fears that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
At least 10 killed as gold mine collapses in West Pokot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547290/eacc-arrests-11-in-alleged-sh85-million-eldama-ravine-ng-cdf-scandal
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2026-05-08
EACC arrests 11 in alleged Sh85 million Eldama Ravine NG-CDF scandal
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The graft agency said the eleven are behind an alleged embezzlement of Sh85 million meant for constituency development projects.
EACC arrests 11 in alleged Sh85 million Eldama Ravine NG-CDF scandal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001547291/over-10000-residents-to-benefit-as-loturtur-rural-water-supply-project-nears-completion-in-turkana
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2026-05-08
Over 10,000 residents to benefit as Loturtur Rural Water Supply Project nears completion in Turkana
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Over 10,000 Turkana residents set to benefit as Loturtur Rural Water Supply Project nears completion.
Over 10,000 residents to benefit as Loturtur Rural Water Supply Project nears completion in Turkana
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547292/is-linked-australian-women-charged-with-keeping-slave-in-syria
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2026-05-08
IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
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The women returned to Australia on Thursday after years spent in a Syrian detention camp, where they were stranded after Islamic State's collapse.
IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547293/child-deaths-mount-from-bangladesh-measles-outbreak
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2026-05-08
Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak
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Measles is highly contagious, spreading through coughs and sneezes, and has no specific treatment once caught.
Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547294/russia-ukraine-trade-major-attacks-ahead-of-kremlins-wwii-celebrations
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2026-05-08
Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
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"As we did over the past 24 hours, Ukraine will respond in kind today as well," Zelensky wrote on X.
Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547295/who-warns-of-more-hantavirus-cases-in-limited-outbreak
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2026-05-08
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
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A Dutch couple who had travelled around South America before boarding the ship in Ushuaia, Argentina on April 1 were the first fatalities.
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547296/us-and-iran-trade-fire-threatening-fragile-truce
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2026-05-08
US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
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The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had initiated the exchange of fire.
US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547298/sri-lankan-ex-ceo-linked-to-airbus-bribes-found-dead
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2026-05-08
Sri Lankan ex-CEO linked to Airbus bribes found dead
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Kapila Chandrasena, the former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines, was found at the Colombo home of a relative, said police.
Sri Lankan ex-CEO linked to Airbus bribes found dead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547300/fight-over-blanket-leaves-man-dead-woman-arrested
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2026-05-08
Fight over blanket leaves man dead, woman arrested
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Domestic quarrel over a blanket turned fatal in Eldoret after a woman allegedly stabbed her estranged boyfriend to death.
Fight over blanket leaves man dead, woman arrested
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547306/four-immigrants-nabbed-in-meru-operating-illegal-bakery
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2026-05-08
Four immigrants nabbed in Meru operating illegal bakery
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Four illegal immigrants arrested in Meru after a night raid uncovered an unlicensed bakery operating under poor hygiene conditions.
Four immigrants nabbed in Meru operating illegal bakery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547310/seven-arrested-in-nyeri-over-suspected-stolen-meat-trade
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2026-05-08
Seven arrested in Nyeri over suspected stolen meat trade
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Seven suspects arrested in Nyeri after police uncovered suspected stolen meat and fake inspection stamps in a residential raid.
Seven arrested in Nyeri over suspected stolen meat trade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547313/british-airways-parent-says-mideast-war-to-hit-annual-profits
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2026-05-08
British Airways parent says Mideast war to hit annual profits
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British Airways parent IAG warns Middle East conflict will push fuel costs higher and reduce annual profits despite strong Q1 growth.
British Airways parent says Mideast war to hit annual profits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001547315/ready-to-leave
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2026-05-08
Ready to leave...
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Ready to leave...
Ready to leave...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547318/inside-theories-behind-ageing-men-dying-in-the-line-of-duty
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2026-05-08
Inside theories behind ageing men dying in 'the line of duty'
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Sudden deaths of ageing men spark recurring suspicion, but experts link many cases to cardiac arrest and underlying health conditions.
Inside theories behind ageing men dying in 'the line of duty'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547319/nps-condemns-traffic-officer-harassment-in-nakuru
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2026-05-08
NPS condemns traffic officer harassment in Nakuru
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National Police Service condemns viral video showing motorist allegedly abusing a female officer in Nakuru; says actions displayed by male officer in same video doesn’t represent the service.
NPS condemns traffic officer harassment in Nakuru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547321/no-medicine-for-my-son-sudanese-struggle-to-survive-in-new-war-zone
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2026-05-08
'No medicine for my son': Sudanese struggle to survive in new war zone
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"My son is five years old. He has malaria. There is no medicine for my son," Awad, 38, added from the sprawling Al-Karama 3 Camp in state capital El-Damazin.
'No medicine for my son': Sudanese struggle to survive in new war zone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547322/twin-jihadist-claimed-attacks-kill-more-than-30-in-mali
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2026-05-08
Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in Mali
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The Malian army said on Thursday it had carried out "a targeted operation against terrorist armed groups" in the area and around a dozen fighters were "neutralised".
Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in Mali
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001547324/kitui-drug-smugglers-vanish-in-the-bush-nacada-mounts-pursuit
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2026-05-08
Kitui drug smugglers vanish in the bush, Nacada mounts pursuit
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According to the agency, the suspects, who had been under surveillance for days, were intercepted by its multi-agency ditched their consignment and motorcycles before fleeing into the bushes.
Kitui drug smugglers vanish in the bush, Nacada mounts pursuit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547325/18-nigerian-loggers-killed-in-jihadist-attack
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2026-05-08
18 Nigerian loggers killed in jihadist attack
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"We recovered 11 bodies yesterday and seven more today, making a total of 18 killed in the attack," Ibrahim Liman, a member of an anti-jihadist militia assisting the military, said.
18 Nigerian loggers killed in jihadist attack
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547329/uda-party-nominations-underway-in-ol-kalau
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2026-05-08
UDA party nominations underway in Ol Kalau
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The seat fell vacant when the David Kiaraho died Sunday, 29th March 2026, while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.
UDA party nominations underway in Ol Kalau
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547333/they-looked-like-me-why-arsenal-became-africas-club
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2026-05-08
'They looked like me': Why Arsenal became Africa's club
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There were ecstatic scenes at a bar in Nairobi on Wednesday when Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 to reach the Champions League final for only the second time.
'They looked like me': Why Arsenal became Africa's club
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001547336/arsenal-sense-premier-league-glory-as-spurs-eye-safety
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2026-05-08
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
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Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal the Gunners' first English title in 22 years.
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547337/real-madrid-to-punish-valverde-tchouameni-after-training-ground-clash
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2026-05-08
Real Madrid to punish Valverde, Tchouameni after training ground clash
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Real Madrid said they would punish midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni after a clash at the club's training ground which left the former needing hospital treatment.
Real Madrid to punish Valverde, Tchouameni after training ground clash
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547338/police-recover-suspected-heroin-bhang-in-three-counties
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2026-05-08
Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
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DCI officers recovered suspected cannabis sativa and heroin in Nairobi, Kitui and Taita Taveta counties.
Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001547339/carrick-says-strong-finish-matters-more-than-his-man-united-future
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2026-05-08
Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man United future
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Michael Carrick said Thursday he is more worried about Manchester United finishing the season in style than his own future at Old Trafford.
Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man United future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001547345/man-city-must-put-pressure-on-arsenal-says-guardiola
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2026-05-08
Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547346/kenya-ready-to-host-african-taekwondo-championship
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2026-05-08
Kenya ready to host African Taekwondo Championship
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Kenya is looking forward to hosting a successful African Police Taekwondo Championship, slated for May 24-31, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.
Kenya ready to host African Taekwondo Championship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001547349/why-every-boxer-wants-to-go-to-nakuru
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2026-05-08
Why every boxer wants to go to Nakuru
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When questions were thrown to boxers on their preferred destination to host crucial boxing championships, most of them fell in love with Nakuru.
Why every boxer wants to go to Nakuru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547351/reimagining-qualifications-for-a-skills-driven-kenya
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2026-05-08
Reimagining qualifications for a skills-driven Kenya
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The writer argues that the qualification systems of tomorrow will look profoundly different from those of yesterday.
Reimagining qualifications for a skills-driven Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547354/of-political-pressure-and-evolution-why-irungu-kangata-is-not-resting-easy
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2026-05-08
Of political pressure and evolution: Why Irungu Kang'ata is not resting easy
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"I found myself under pressure to declare my political position. I felt pushed into a corner. I had to speak my mind. From where I sit, the current political direction will not end well for UDA"
Of political pressure and evolution: Why Irungu Kang'ata is not resting easy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547360/wangaya-lands-aprils-player-of-the-month
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2026-05-08
Wangaya lands April's Player of the Month
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Time and again in April, Nairobi United forward needed only a moment to tilt matches in his team’s favour, striking first and forcing opponents to chase.
Wangaya lands April's Player of the Month
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547373/suluhus-threat-of-violence-to-the-youth-takes-east-africa-backward
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2026-05-08
Suluhu's threat of violence to the youth takes East Africa backward
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President Samia Suluhu’s comments at the business conference this week were hard-faced, honest, and habitual.
Suluhu's threat of violence to the youth takes East Africa backward
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547374/us-plans-evacuation-flight-for-americans-on-hantavirus-ship
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2026-05-08
US plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship
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The United States said Friday it was organizing an evacuation flight for Americans on a hantavirus-struck cruise ship that has sailed to the Canary Islands.
US plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547381/kilifi-man-jailed-for-25-years-for-defiling-13-year-old-granddaughter
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2026-05-08
Kilifi man jailed for 25 years for defiling 13-year-old granddaughter
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A 69-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for defiling his 13-year-old granddaughter in Kauma Sub-County.
Kilifi man jailed for 25 years for defiling 13-year-old granddaughter
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547383/court-to-rule-on-fresh-bid-to-halt-sh30b-eabl-shares-sale
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2026-05-08
Court to rule on fresh bid to halt Sh30b EABL shares sale
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The fresh application by Bia Tosha comes barely a month after Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed a near-identical request on April 9, 2026.
Court to rule on fresh bid to halt Sh30b EABL shares sale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547384/14-dead-in-mine-collapse-amid-despair-as-kin-search-for-victims
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2026-05-08
14 dead in mine collapse amid despair as kin search for victims
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The tragedy occurred at the in Romos gold mining pits in West Pokot County when a massive rock reportedly collapsed onto hundreds of artisanal miners
14 dead in mine collapse amid despair as kin search for victims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001547385/hope-doubt-in-laikipia-as-decades-long-road-crisis-nears-resolution
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2026-05-08
Hope, doubt in Laikipia as decades-long road crisis nears resolution
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Despite the renewed excitement, many residents remain cautiously optimistic, saying years of broken promises from previous administrations have taught them to wait.
Hope, doubt in Laikipia as decades-long road crisis nears resolution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547386/zimbabwe-to-return-land-mugabe-seized-from-white-farmers
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2026-05-08
Zimbabwe to return land Mugabe seized from white farmers
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67 unoccupied farms to be handed back as Zimbabwe seeks to return Mugabe-era seized farms to European investors; over 400 white farmers allowed to buy back land.
Zimbabwe to return land Mugabe seized from white farmers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001547387/body-of-missing-five-year-old-boy-found-in-nyamira-tea-plantation
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2026-05-08
Body of missing five-year-old boy found in Nyamira tea plantation
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The body of Ezra Momanyi, a PP1 pupil, was found on Friday afternoon in a tea plantation in Endemo village under disturbing circumstances.
Body of missing five-year-old boy found in Nyamira tea plantation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001547388/detectives-arrest-68-year-old-woman-seize-suspected-narcotics-in-nairobi
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2026-05-08
Detectives arrest 68-year-old woman, seize suspected narcotics in Nairobi
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Detectives arrestes 68-year-old woman, recover suspected narcotic drugs in an operation targeting drug trafficking in Nairobi.
Detectives arrest 68-year-old woman, seize suspected narcotics in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
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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2026-05-08
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
2026-05-08
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/rift-valley/article/2001547254/28-mtrh-employees-used-fake-academic-certificates-court-told
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2026-05-08
28 MTRH employees used fake academic certificates, court told
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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.
28 MTRH employees used fake academic certificates, court told
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/business/article/2001547263/kenya-to-spend-nearly-half-of-budget-on-debt-servicing
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2026-05-08
Kenya to spend nearly half of budget on debt servicing
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Nearly half of the 2026/27 budget will be allocated to debt servicing, with taxpayers expected to cover Sh2.3 trillion in interest payments and debt redemption.
Kenya to spend nearly half of budget on debt servicing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-08
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