https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558693/inside-the-deadly-web-linking-mbobu-and-mutiso-killings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Inside the deadly web linking Mbobu and Mutiso killings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YDzevBFYEKF0p6s171Xvwxb4dk6pwNBsi3XzxrrC.jpg Two assassinations, eleven months apart, both allegedly rooted in the same Sh1.5 billion Mlolongo, Athi River, land dispute. Inside the deadly web linking Mbobu and Mutiso killings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558704/court-of-appeal-declines-to-scrap-housing-levy-affordable-housing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Court of Appeal declines to scrap Housing Levy, affordable housing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xy2FxZ9f70uvXBXn1xdpUHrIQl0IrmnVpzv95uFJ.jpg The Court of Appeal has declined to scrap the Affordable Housing Programme and the accompanying Housing Levy deductions. Court of Appeal declines to scrap Housing Levy, affordable housing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558705/iebc-interior-ministry-accused-of-working-in-cahoots-over-id-and-voter-enlisting 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 IEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ToLDjOzIJk0o8rmVhm7s1RvMuqYtzJQ9vjenCjCf.jpg IEBC and NRB have been accused of selectively registering voters and issuing national identity cards in regions perceived to be supportive of the government. IEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558707/supreme-court-reverses-recusal-order-allows-tuju-to-prosecute-sh19-billion-loan-dispute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Supreme Court reverses recusal order, allows Tuju to prosecute Sh1.9 billion loan dispute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P7MIMdLxcdacriZEzkKRuBHCC75efp4kX9zF0DhR.jpg EADB accused Tuju of attempting to reopen the debt dispute despite it having already been determined. Supreme Court reverses recusal order, allows Tuju to prosecute Sh1.9 billion loan dispute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558708/teachers-to-earn-promotion-points-for-nurturing-learners-talents-under-new-tsc-rules 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Teachers to earn promotion points for nurturing learners' talents under new TSC rules https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HBP1K3P34BLhCM5yMiZJchKl93jwZ2bIa70PsS16.jpg Teachers involved in co-curricular activities will earn additional marks during promotion interviews. Teachers to earn promotion points for nurturing learners' talents under new TSC rules Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558535/pandoras-box 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Pandora's box... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DLFGpNEspyvV7NDS4dRsoZvZDbGVPqjJK1D55BOP.jpg Pandora's box... Pandora's box... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558284/options 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Options https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xEetmuPpJBTKVtldwILU0zhvfPmfBNV4zFhtOG8l.jpg 2027 options Options Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558582/uganda-key-witness-says-kenya-police-planted-two-guns-in-besigyes-hotel-room 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Uganda key witness says Kenya Police planted two guns in Besigye's hotel room https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Tm4cOQv68y4HOJx1x5MSQ5EvqXQLknWz3ocPZuYA.jpg Kenya's role in the arrest and prosecution of Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye has been highlighted in a Ugandan court, a development that might leave Kenyan officials with egg on their faces. Uganda key witness says Kenya Police planted two guns in Besigye's hotel room Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558584/athletes-eye-glory-in-the-2026-stanchart-nairobi-race 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Athletes eye glory in the 2026 Stanchart Nairobi race https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l9NVLmbhayp2yjvmHzZKZ8qugOtAHti3Tc9mhQHL.jpg Athletics stars are eyeing glory in the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, expected to be Kenya's final major 42km contest this year. Athletes eye glory in the 2026 Stanchart Nairobi race Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558586/kpa-lost-sh195m-in-container-handler-deal-court-files-reveal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 KPA lost Sh195m in container handler deal, court files reveal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GHQvnDGAaScwPZJbsWM3wYGnk5hMSrOejEBo2MXl.jpg Kenya Ports Authority risks losing Sh195 million paid for five Kalmar empty container handlers after the machines it contracted to procure were allegedly diverted and sold to a port in Tanzania. KPA lost Sh195m in container handler deal, court files reveal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558587/besides-response-and-recovery-africa-must-invest-in-resilience 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Besides response and recovery, Africa must invest in resilience https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EIWTzpdG0321rEXbSe4ndxQA2FQvDXBy1mWCTgXH.jpg While humanitarian response and post-crisis recovery are essential, greater attention must be given to resilience Besides response and recovery, Africa must invest in resilience Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558590/mental-illness-not-problems-drive-people-to-commit-suicide 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Mental illness, not 'problems', drive people to commit suicide https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Nb4NWj6ESTywlF67ITIKVnZzD4ojKUssBdOmkvCP.jpg Suicide should not be described simply as a response to relationship, financial or workplace problems. Severe mental illness is an important factor. Mental illness, not 'problems', drive people to commit suicide Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558591/narok-town-on-high-alert-as-el-nino-rains-raise-flood-fears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Narok town on high alert as El Nino rains raise flood fears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eUMHXRX4RxkFWGD9H4XwN5o5uOx0RDq0UdT23drH.jpg Narok Town and surrounding areas are on high alert as county authorities step up El Niño preparedness to avert flooding, displacement, and property destruction. Narok town on high alert as El Nino rains raise flood fears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558593/high-court-has-tamed-arbitrary-police-powers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 High Court has tamed arbitrary police powers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pkR6VIjuNKVtXxul9GVKB7MhnjGc5J6PemIvgz2v.jpg The police are guardians of public order, but they are themselves creatures of the law.A citizen does not surrender constitutional protection merely because the State suspects him of wrongdoing. High Court has tamed arbitrary police powers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558594/pwds-seek-suspension-of-nakuru-budget-over-sh275m-disability-funds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 PWDs seek suspension of Nakuru budget over Sh27.5m disability funds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VwHUZ7AHAd0lhhMTKKCjbBIAnaMrnBuLtZaF6Qgh.jpg Persons with Disabilities have threatened to move to court to seek orders suspending the 2026/2027 Nakuru County Budget until their queries on disability funds are addressed. PWDs seek suspension of Nakuru budget over Sh27.5m disability funds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558595/africa-must-demand-action-not-promises-during-un-general-assembly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Africa must demand action, not promises, during UN General Assembly https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J3U3Udk4Lpq1AAbBWVWCqtfTJ6s54f6CG9uqwTgn.webp Africa should use the 81st UN General Assembly to push for structural changes in global governance and finance, rather than relying on promises and diplomatic rhetoric. Africa must demand action, not promises, during UN General Assembly Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558598/technology-is-extending-kenyas-reach-in-global-tourism-markets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Technology is extending Kenya's reach in global tourism markets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/axLYyGuVNUiDrXhksuiAtwspmwIu4lrm722dml1t.jpg Tourism growth should go beyond increasing visitor numbers and focus on understanding traveller behaviour, improving destination marketing, supporting small businesses around comminities. Technology is extending Kenya's reach in global tourism markets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558602/new-york-joyriders-senators-bitter-with-high-cost-of-taking-government-to-un-meeting 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 New York joyriders: Senators bitter with high cost of taking government to UN meeting https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X9uHjIdeE0P0wl3OGPYmdI3msoSMSirezpLRUsqM.jpg The government’s decision to send seven Cabinet Secretaries to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has ignited a fierce debate over public spending. New York joyriders: Senators bitter with high cost of taking government to UN meeting Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558603/tell-us-more-prezzo-uk-tell-us-theres-a-lot-more-where-that-came-from 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Tell us more, Prezzo UK, tell us there's a lot more where that came from... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jh8PJSlz2dt5oh4ZIOqF5mZ4U47ufL2UTyVxIPeq.jpg Former president Uhuru Kenyatta declared war to lock President Ruto out from getting another term in office. Tell us more, Prezzo UK, tell us there's a lot more where that came from... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558605/sorry-old-man-m7-looks-like-you-missed-the-memo-g-to-g-means-government-to-goons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Sorry, old man M7, looks like you missed the memo, G to G means government to goons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EVwQrlCPhFjFPfIng29a2GVrVZ1KiVeZT0181Atl.jpg With the deep intellectual networks, Uganda President Museveni should have known the secret about G to G fuel deal. Sorry, old man M7, looks like you missed the memo, G to G means government to goons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558606/dp-kindiki-takes-throne-fleetingly-before-things-come-tumbling-down 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 DP Kindiki takes throne fleetingly, before things come tumbling down https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M9h4jMG8V6uuEGJYStL2wp34O50enRFPBEFArrPd.jpg DP Kindiki should know, it is abominable for one to stake a claim in community leadership while another leader is still at the helm. DP Kindiki takes throne fleetingly, before things come tumbling down Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558607/address-concerns-over-potential-ai-threats 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Address concerns over potential AI threats https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SqbrC3K4lNp34nOvwPLe2UT1tfMscixwjC7nhW9i.jpg AI has potential to improve scientific research, healthcare and productivity, but it has it's own immediate risks. Address concerns over potential AI threats Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558608/fugitive-police-officer-linked-to-lawyer-mbobu-dr-mutiso-murders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Fugitive police officer linked to lawyer Mbobu, Dr Mutiso murders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ldxZXQoQmSgWnKoeCJ58bgUtr0TnGgzP578MhEdK.jpg Lawyer Kyalo Mbobu's murder probe has taken a new twist after Police Inspector Kenneth Kipkemoi Sang was linked to the killing, months after he was associated with Dr Mutiso's murder. Fugitive police officer linked to lawyer Mbobu, Dr Mutiso murders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558609/reprieve-for-spl-as-sharks-and-mombasa-utd-set-for-playoffs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gPdKfWYS0NmvHcXjn7e89n5fUT8AkNdHoCCrB3Rb.jpg The long-running dispute that has delayed the start of the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League for more than a month has finally produced a breakthrough. Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558610/kenyan-firms-eye-drc-for-exports-raw-materials 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Kenyan firms eye DRC for exports, raw materials https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BupUP9Th63sMy3yOD9byWWsd5WayO5bjLyWkxqhp.jpg Kenyan manufacturers, exporters and logistics companies are turning their attention to the DRC, seeking to tap the vast market for raw materials, and trade. Kenyan firms eye DRC for exports, raw materials Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558611/whose-drugs-burning-questions-as-murkomen-leads-sh82b-drug-haul-destruction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Whose drugs? Burning questions as Murkomen leads Sh8.2b drug haul destruction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/82hlh2TOEBfBEfkTufUEYRcCFa3VfMgHTkY2YmVB.jpg Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen witnessed the destruction of Sh8.2 billion methamphetamine in Mombasa despite raging controversy over the drug haul seized in October 2025. Whose drugs? Burning questions as Murkomen leads Sh8.2b drug haul destruction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558612/state-moves-to-ease-fears-over-tighter-cargo-controls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 State moves to ease fears over tighter cargo controls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JWdg91CyQdsovtYkuD8w2gOaPSK3ITJwSDcFjj1m.jpg The government has moved to allay fears that ongoing reforms aimed at tightening export and import controls could stifle trade and cause delays in cargo clearance. State moves to ease fears over tighter cargo controls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558613/kq-signs-deal-to-transform-travel 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 KQ signs deal to transform travel https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OJvecI6nT4g3X4sbF2NmZ29hGKSVEgsUWcxyyE8Q.jpg Kenya Airways has collaborated with Sabre and Branchspace in rebuilding how customers book, manage and experience their travel. KQ signs deal to transform travel Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558614/rutos-un-reform-push-faces-scrutiny 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Ruto's UN reform push faces scrutiny https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aRJr4sXDWAfA2T7XKU9EbiJdaVWaF4wWSDE8Kk1G.jpg President William Ruto used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to demand greater African representation in global governance and a fairer international financial system. Ruto's UN reform push faces scrutiny Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558615/at-least-four-million-are-staring-at-severe-food-shortage-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 At least four million are staring at severe food shortage in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N6sxyOT2UeTLVZNXfclrG0lFoV1jX7unGK9VZgn7.jpg At least four million people in Kenya are going hungry, with the situation expected to worsen during the anticipated heavy rains in October as hunger bites across the Horn of Africa region. At least four million are staring at severe food shortage in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558622/controller-of-budget-facing-pressure-from-counties-politicians-over-bursaries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Controller of Budget facing pressure from counties, politicians over bursaries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NFIp8dcMibD0ZakfKhEY6gQHDaQNtvdYtKZgdd1J.jpg The Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang'o, has exposed alleged political interference by county governments in bursary disbursements. Controller of Budget facing pressure from counties, politicians over bursaries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558624/mps-reject-bill-seeking-to-issue-students-with-ids-register-them-as-voters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 MPs reject Bill seeking to issue students with IDs, register them as voters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ltNZKuKrrIuJnlmcEfdaK3pB2sRGQfj61jD4Z3fB.jpg The National Assembly has rejected a Bill that sought to ensure that secondary students who have attained the age of 18 were issued with national identity cards and registered as voters. MPs reject Bill seeking to issue students with IDs, register them as voters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558631/ukrainian-kills-priest-wounds-four-at-polish-abbey 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Ukrainian kills priest, wounds four at Polish abbey https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dFcKmnLMJgOlJOIfwjyyUfxt1ZVK0loWukGeEFoF.jpg A Ukrainian man was arrested Thursday for killing a priest and wounding four others with a knife at a Catholic abbey in Poland Ukrainian kills priest, wounds four at Polish abbey Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558632/israels-netanyahu-denounces-enemies-allies-in-fiery-un-speech 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AjEASvuwPERguUlJZo8oYxAXS0xFwAHRqPN6qAuQ.jpg The officers who shot a gunman outside a synagogue prevented an "unimaginable tragedy" for the Canadian town of Belleville, the local police chief said Thursday Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558633/what-good-pharmacy-practice-still-needs-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 What good pharmacy practice still needs in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MBHAmSSw8nHl9TcJLglySODPG2NY94Lch6UzTtXe.jpg Pharmacists are an integral part of the health care team and are among the most trusted and accessible health care professionals. What good pharmacy practice still needs in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001558634/the-patient-at-level-3-has-changed-has-our-care-changed-with-them 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 The Patient at level 3 has changed. Has our care changed with them? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QT0fW9sw8OmKAYddtWKV2fpifUYZhTx3Wt7AOWWx.jpg The pharmacist's contribution is to ensure the pharmacy dispenses the correct medication and to manage the patient's medications by determining whether they remain appropriate, effective, and safe. The Patient at level 3 has changed. Has our care changed with them? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558635/why-clinical-officer-accused-of-raping-patient-was-set-free 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Why clinical officer accused of raping patient was set free https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hx4trMyZGhfeDKjt6xUDOpfWqoiVV0gcHiRS2e4w.jpg A Mombasa court acquitted a clinical officer accused of raping a dialysis patient after finding the evidence insufficient for a conviction. Why clinical officer accused of raping patient was set free Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558636/burn-or-bury-when-burial-wishes-collide-with-faith-tradition-and-kin 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Burn or bury? When burial wishes collide with faith, tradition and kin https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4JKS8r617eEGWsW25X26ePt8a6d7l54VFmXAtgnZ.jpg The cremation of Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye has reopened one of the most sensitive conversations over whether a person’s final wish should prevail when it conflicts with the traditions. Burn or bury? When burial wishes collide with faith, tradition and kin Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001558637/must-a-presidential-candidate-be-owner-of-a-political-party 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Must a presidential candidate be owner of a political party? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tg4KTfAYb8Jk5bYtp0NouwmSbAMfhB16WVhyEMM2.jpg Linda Mwananchi movement has generated political momentum, but debate increasingly revolves around which party will become its vehicle. Must a presidential candidate be owner of a political party? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558638/why-circumstantial-evidence-cant-link-wife-to-mans-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Why circumstantial evidence can't link wife to man's murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mSIjW8Gq9yZqCy6be6OQlPngdWkxnLt75NGHcuma.jpg A judge acquitted Cecilia Nyaga of her husband’s murder, ruling that the circumstantial evidence amounted to suspicion and did not prove her involvement beyond a reasonable doubt. Why circumstantial evidence can't link wife to man's murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558640/how-us-based-woman-lost-sh50-million-in-mansion-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 How US-based woman lost Sh50 million in mansion deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QpHeCOajOn82QLdDZf6zToAB2VYFDeSnJTf8mDFk.jpg A US-based woman lost Sh5 million after a Sh50 million Nakuru property deal collapsed, with the seller citing a contractual penalty after she failed to complete the agreed payments. How US-based woman lost Sh50 million in mansion deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558641/why-embakasi-ranching-shareholders-are-seeking-judge-ruttos-removal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Why Embakasi ranching shareholders are seeking Judge Rutto's removal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fRofiCOdTd2Hw27yFVWbrL4RKqMf1QPQiLuWzuTw.jpg The shareholders want disciplinary proceedings initiated against Lady Justice Rhoda Rutto over her handling of a case they claim has been used to facilitate an illegal takeover of their company. Why Embakasi ranching shareholders are seeking Judge Rutto's removal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558644/charles-owino-police-reforms-go-beyond-uniforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Charles Owino: Police reforms go beyond uniforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G4nsKoZUHRB8HnAPE3duuOnseefQVzce0YqRUqcQ.jpg Charles Owino says Kenya’s police uniform change is only one part of wider reforms covering welfare, training, accountability, technology and working conditions. Charles Owino: Police reforms go beyond uniforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558647/of-indecent-acts-shoplifting-drunk-and-disorderly-the-petty-crimes-landing-kenyans-in-the-dock 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Of indecent acts, shoplifting, drunk and disorderly: The petty crimes landing Kenyans in the dock https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZUmb4FAoeDMlAS03wBwyvE3pFQpdJdgcvwVBJeWr.jpg Kenya’s diversion system offers alternatives to prosecution for eligible petty offences, aiming to reduce court backlogs, prison congestion and the lasting impact of minor criminal cases. Of indecent acts, shoplifting, drunk and disorderly: The petty crimes landing Kenyans in the dock Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558648/kenyan-business-leaders-eye-zambia-investment-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Kenyan business leaders eye Zambia investment summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Upxxqx3oRSty75Yp87qtnbgynA6vEf4JPRZiG6hb.jpg The summit is being organised by regional travel and hospitality companies Stejos Tours & Travel, Dahlia Safaris and Zambia’s Trekking Tours. Kenyan business leaders eye Zambia investment summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558650/stanchart-bank-given-14-days-to-respond-to-savulas-sh18-billion-claim 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Stanchart bank given 14 days to respond to Savula's Sh1.8 billion claim https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9PdErfZDGVH4EnHu1txfPUByLoczWhnYVELcIxHY.jpg It added that things were allegedly okay until its directors, Savula and Hellen Jeptor, were charged before the court in 2022. Stanchart bank given 14 days to respond to Savula's Sh1.8 billion claim Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001558652/pope-arrives-in-france-on-first-state-visit-in-18-years 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K4QK7eisnpA1N53kO83EGRqUDsLeRYFjkfY6LHr8.jpg Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the Vatican’s first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with AI, young believers and Europe’s future high on his agenda. Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/dr-pesa/article/2001558653/from-dung-to-watts-young-entrepreneurs-clean-energy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 From dung to watts: Young entrepreneur's clean energy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Jr4mmfeFFi9Ifpek4mYVpCJbJBvbt0MuOuDzfpg4.jpg Bondo entrepreneur Kevine Otieno is turning cow and chicken waste into biogas while training young people in renewable energy skills and business. From dung to watts: Young entrepreneur's clean energy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001558655/not-me-senator-murango-denies-involvement-in-branded-underwear 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BlB9U0GPrL8x5YrAQZiWpfFTZ1NsciZxslKGDPqK.jpg “Our client did not print, procure, buy, supply or distribute the underwear shown in the video,” the lawyers said. Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558656/endometriosis-when-menstruation-is-a-monthly-cycle-of-intense-torment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Endometriosis: When menstruation is a monthly cycle of intense torment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9CcvNuWiwqxgBABgDV7Pp0cXIxU2pvUOeHMqLaik.jpg Two Kenyan women describe years of severe endometriosis pain that disrupted their education, work and finances, highlighting the long delays many face before diagnosis and treatment. Endometriosis: When menstruation is a monthly cycle of intense torment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558657/media-faces-violence-persecution-and-the-existential-threat-posed-by-ai-and-yet-we-are-still-here 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Media faces violence, persecution and the existential threat posed by AI, and yet we are still here https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mKUBtjDh7Sr2R8bMSWijjwy3naOIgUl6gmEBtbRI.jpg Some dictatorships rank among the worst in any index of persecution against a free press, such as Cuba and Nicaragua. Media faces violence, persecution and the existential threat posed by AI, and yet we are still here Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558658/why-we-must-make-truth-matter-again 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Why we must make truth matter again https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gAdBaTGKiY4MAPdpiw94MWFeipqZJNcJ2FRUlTbl.jpg A new sign that the truth no longer matters, or that at least it no longer matters as much. And that, paradoxically, remains a feature of misinformation itself. Why we must make truth matter again Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558659/we-are-not-picking-sides-us-blunt-message-on-kenyas-2027-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 'We are not picking sides': US blunt message on Kenya's 2027 election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HwrAzoV7m99ZpfsPWwQwuHEmJ9HFkfYbPQwb2Bo8.jpg US ambassador-nominee Henry Wooster told senators Washington will not back any candidate in Kenya’s 2027 election, while prioritising stability and avoiding political violence. 'We are not picking sides': US blunt message on Kenya's 2027 election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558661/battle-for-the-grassroots-as-parties-race-to-build-2027-machinery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Battle for the grassroots as parties race to build 2027 machinery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kD30R61LI9qKh84gYu1SPKVuIZvyqDVD769mUvle.jpg Kenyan political parties are shifting their focus to grassroots mobilisation, recruiting aspirants and building local structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. Battle for the grassroots as parties race to build 2027 machinery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558663/sh3-billion-at-stake-as-court-nullifies-bank-of-barodas-administration-of-infinity-industrial-park 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Sh3 billion at stake as court nullifies Bank of Baroda's administration of Infinity Industrial Park https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sSDEjGu7CaeYnuAILVWY9yxtMZS36PyVANskhyz8.jpg Court has terminated Bank of Baroda’s administration of Infinity Industrial Park after finding that the lender improperly invoked insolvency powers amid a pending multibillion-shilling dispute. Sh3 billion at stake as court nullifies Bank of Baroda's administration of Infinity Industrial Park Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558665/red-cards-that-could-throw-2027-polls-into-uncertainty 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Red cards that could throw 2027 polls into uncertainty https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SLRVEj80KlVUrS0InbC7q6mVVmbSVjHH58OHFrRT.jpg A High Court petition over IEBC’s delayed boundary review has raised questions about the 2027 electoral timetable. Red cards that could throw 2027 polls into uncertainty Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558666/odms-pending-implosion-post-raila 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 ODM's pending implosion post-Raila https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LbCLwacF5a2XujqdQ3DTsy0eONjwhDu1pJPVNRCQ.jpg ODM is facing internal divisions over its post-Raila leadership, its partnership with UDA and competing factions as the party prepares for the 2027 election. ODM's pending implosion post-Raila Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558668/lawyer-asks-court-to-stop-2027-elections-over-delayed-iebc-boundary-review 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Lawyer asks court to stop 2027 elections over delayed IEBC boundary review https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Dj1oYVADokvoGBbtmvdsSSGaf4L6qIGchWlFw23d.jpg A lawyer wants the High Court to halt Kenya’s 2027 elections over the IEBC’s delayed boundary review, while Katiba Institute supports the review but opposes suspending the polls. Lawyer asks court to stop 2027 elections over delayed IEBC boundary review Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558671/cofek-moves-to-block-sh9368b-gulf-energy-oil-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 COFEK moves to block Sh93.68b Gulf Energy oil deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fX5FFNj7yb7kV7ocRyB212JgytdotTG7mHy5MTlx.jpg COFEK has asked the High Court to halt a 25-year, Sh93.68 billion Gulf Energy-KPRL crude oil deal, citing concerns over transparency, procurement and the undisclosed terms of the agreement. COFEK moves to block Sh93.68b Gulf Energy oil deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558673/letter-from-mogadishu-relief-as-somalia-peace-mission-gets-extended-for-another-year 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Letter from Mogadishu: Relief as Somalia peace mission gets extended for another year https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cEBJOEAF7MAQ9XNBuuKNmAl7VBR4hAbFQI6SZo06.jpg The peacekeeping mission in Somalia led by the African Union got a reprieve this week when the United States agreed to extend its term for a further one year. Letter from Mogadishu: Relief as Somalia peace mission gets extended for another year Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558676/four-suspects-in-lawyer-kyalo-mbobus-murder-to-be-detained-for-15-more-days 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Four suspects in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu's murder to be detained for 15 more days https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3lQIwYyrvtgF3gBcBSZcPRrfYQUb5KQbbwR6capg.jpg Orders were issued after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Director of Public Prosecutions sought permission to detain the four for a further 30 days. Four suspects in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu's murder to be detained for 15 more days Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558677/kanja-orders-crackdown-on-illicit-brews-drugs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Kanja orders crackdown on illicit brews, drugs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6DA8MJY9XZTwp0xBJ7ZgBwB58ELR9NrYAUOfA3nr.jpg “Any commander whose area shall be found with persistent or rampant cases of illicit alcohol and drug abuse will be held personally responsible.” Kanja orders crackdown on illicit brews, drugs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001558678/from-pasture-to-plate-kalros-push-to-boost-kenyas-beef-supply 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 From pasture to plate: KALRO's push to boost Kenya's beef supply https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D2pa8IExj7TtDRdLfe4tft4TGPjUVcH2aI7K0wy0.jpg KALRO is using improved cattle breeds, locally formulated feeds and climate-resilient pastures to boost Kenya’s beef production, farmer incomes and food security. From pasture to plate: KALRO's push to boost Kenya's beef supply Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558679/ebola-watch-almost-3-billion-mobilised-so-far-leaders-want-every-dollar-tracked 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Ebola watch: Almost $3 billion mobilised so far, leaders want every dollar tracked https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1qzwYzalJFHWWRVeJKC9dCJD0u2TgMake6RSpm5F.jpg Nearly $3 billion has been pledged for the Ebola response in Central Africa, with Africa CDC urging transparent tracking to ensure the funds reach frontline health workers and affected communities. Ebola watch: Almost $3 billion mobilised so far, leaders want every dollar tracked Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001558680/el-nino-un-warning-as-nairobi-braces-for-more-floods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 El nino: UN warning as Nairobi braces for more floods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AgyTSIMh3IEpzjNWpZ6GeW8Kkie2pFxMPLb449n6.jpg Nairobi is intensifying flood preparations as the UN warns that the strengthening El Niño could bring extreme weather, with Kenya expecting wetter-than-normal October–December rains. El nino: UN warning as Nairobi braces for more floods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558682/governments-surprising-cosiness-with-moscow-despite-losing-its-citizens-in-russias-war 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Government's surprising cosiness with Moscow despite losing its citizens in Russia's war https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EuYsXa4dCgzPTSjYDTwh8Hw9PkAAf18LLYIujtRO.jpg Kenya plans to attend the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow despite concerns over Kenyans allegedly recruited into Russia’s war in Ukraine. Government's surprising cosiness with Moscow despite losing its citizens in Russia's war Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001558685/back-from-new-york-ruto-takes-development-tour-to-the-coast 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Back from New York, Ruto takes development tour to the Coast https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H9ipOUUagoF2E7cFWzdBAKSGyyj0HnNRKX4LgCkS.jpg President Ruto to begin Coastal region development tour tomorrow; to ground break Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, issue title deeds and unveil other projects. Back from New York, Ruto takes development tour to the Coast Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558687/kenya-eyes-chinese-support-in-mining-sector-cs-joho-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Kenya eyes Chinese support in mining sector, CS Joho says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nqETrA19M6l9JyoF4L8BqRhwWNmspkKbWwvrHWud.jpg Joho pitched Kenya’s untapped mineral resources to global investors, highlighting significant deposits of critical minerals. Kenya eyes Chinese support in mining sector, CS Joho says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558688/kenya-runs-short-of-contraceptive-pills-as-new-supplies-await-december 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Kenya runs short of contraceptive pills as new supplies await December https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oEYaI8Uf4r7i8tuZqsvHE70hRZ2QcAZIxD31blG2.jpg Kenya has run out of combined and progestin-only oral contraceptive pills, with new combined-pill supplies expected in December amid a wider push to increase domestic funding for family planning. Kenya runs short of contraceptive pills as new supplies await December Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558689/kenyas-youth-have-shown-up-where-are-authorities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Kenya's youth have shown up, where are authorities? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WbpqFsYdkJwAxR3nMtWfqNsLxJlFJj1z5kBcJSYm.jpg With the country barely a year away from the 2027 General Election, the question is consequential: who is shaping the narrative that will define Kenya’s political future? Kenya's youth have shown up, where are authorities? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558690/aladwa-slams-uhuru-over-claim-raila-was-rigged-in-2022 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Aladwa slams Uhuru over claim Raila was rigged in 2022 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lg03AFANAUy1NJOnt23ebLGmyux0pXOq5splqxA6.jpg George Aladwa has criticised Uhuru Kenyatta over fresh claims about Raila’s 2022 election loss. Aladwa slams Uhuru over claim Raila was rigged in 2022 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558691/absa-unveils-all-in-one-mobile-app 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Absa unveils all-in-one mobile app https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Fqkjmz7g8Ca3Hlj3D4rote5zmpZpzfHBHI3o33y8.jpg The app allows users to link both Absa and non-Absa Visa cards, helping them manage bills and shared expenses efficiently Absa unveils all-in-one mobile app Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558703/oil-rig-arrives-in-mombasa-ahead-of-kenyas-first-commercial-drilling 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Oil rig arrives in Mombasa ahead of Kenya's first commercial drilling https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Od2i8jiXQ01v9ECXb12awWl8wdUlIIP6R3xBHuMY.jpg Kenya moves closer to commercial oil production after a 1,500-horsepower drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa. Oil rig arrives in Mombasa ahead of Kenya's first commercial drilling Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001558709/man-kills-wife-child-before-surrendering-to-police 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Man kills wife, child before surrendering to police https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nKla8b0jTCyhmKcSwhveml73bcrdAOL9oUQPg6Z3.jpg A man has killed his wife and child in Mombasa before surrendering himself to the police. Man kills wife, child before surrendering to police Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558710/kenha-on-the-spot-again-as-floods-cause-havoc-in-lanet-again 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 KeNHA on the spot again as floods cause havoc in Lanet again https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/23s3dwsbkVxdaFozFs9yU5engekuYpnIDdViebws.jpg The Standard observed that the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) diverted the water from two dams and Ndundori Hills to the farms. KeNHA on the spot again as floods cause havoc in Lanet again Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001558713/nairobi-mcas-turn-up-heat-on-sakaja-over-poor-services 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y3qKXK3BE09C4ukA0DAYS1yPylf6nPAcZP2u1vu9.jpg Growing concerns over service delivery, revenue accountability and uneven development are increasingly placing Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration under scrutiny. Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558715/youth-confident-to-speak-up-but-struggle-to-turn-voices-into-policy-action-survey-finds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-25 Youth confident to speak up but struggle to turn voices into policy action, survey finds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BcNTqXLxerktU0Uqy5tiyQoHrSKGYjd2A0Ek17qF.jpg Nearly nine in 10 young Africans say they are confident speaking up about issues they care about, yet only about half have taken part in an advocacy activity. 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