https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561710/14-year-old-girl-recounts-alleged-defilement-by-lumakanda-ocs
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14-year-old girl recounts alleged defilement by Lumakanda OCS
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Lumakanda OCS Wycliffe Kwendo is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl at their home in Lugari.
14-year-old girl recounts alleged defilement by Lumakanda OCS
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001561721/how-the-us-midterm-elections-challenged-trumps-political-agenda
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2026-11-07
How the US midterm elections challenged Trump's political agenda
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The upsurge of ‘unhappy’ young people choosing to protect their countries by voting out political misfits reinforces faith in the power of the ballot.
How the US midterm elections challenged Trump's political agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561725/why-makenzi-was-jailed-for-200-years-over-shakahola-massacre
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2026-11-07
Why Makenzi was jailed for 200 years over Shakahola massacre
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The sentencing followed a judgment delivered on October 19, 2026, when Justice Mochache found Makenzi and 28 co-accused guilty of all 191 murder charges.
Why Makenzi was jailed for 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561726/shakahola-wasnt-the-first-a-history-of-deadly-cults-that-have-claimed-lives-across-the-world
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2026-11-07
Shakahola wasn't the first: A history of deadly cults that have claimed lives across the world
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Across the border in Uganda, the 2000 Kanungu tragedy remains one of Africa's deadliest religious disasters
Shakahola wasn't the first: A history of deadly cults that have claimed lives across the world
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561727/nyabisase-schools-troubled-history-of-unrest-exam-malpractice
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2026-11-07
Nyabisase School's troubled history of unrest, exam malpractice
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During the confrontation, one officer fired six shots to scare the students before the learners overwhelmed the team and seized his pistol.
Nyabisase School's troubled history of unrest, exam malpractice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561740/the-making-of-phoebe-okowa-kenyan-jurist-at-the-worlds-top-court
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2026-11-07
The making of Phoebe Okowa, Kenyan jurist at the world's top court
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Lawyer Philip Mugor, chairperson of the Senior Counsel Bar, recalls Okowa as an exceptionally bright and ambitious student who knew what she wanted to achieve.
The making of Phoebe Okowa, Kenyan jurist at the world's top court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001561622/boost-security-along-kenya-ethiopia-border
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2026-11-06
Boost security along Kenya-Ethiopia border
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Kenya must urgently strengthen security along its volatile border with Ethiopia, protect civilians and support displaced communities.
Boost security along Kenya-Ethiopia border
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561625/time-for-judiciary-to-slow-down-on-seminars-and-hear-cases
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2026-11-06
Time for judiciary to slow down on seminars and hear cases
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The judiciary must prioritise hearing cases over frequent seminars and official engagements to reduce delays and improve access to justice.
Time for judiciary to slow down on seminars and hear cases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561628/when-voters-speak-politicians-must-listen-lessons-for-kenya-in-us-midterm-elections
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2026-11-06
When voters speak, politicians must listen: Lessons for Kenya in US midterm elections
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American voters have demonstrated that political loyalty has its limits and that occupying the highest office in the land does not guarantee that your party will continue enjoying public support.
When voters speak, politicians must listen: Lessons for Kenya in US midterm elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561629/free-mentorship-for-parents-on-teenagers-and-long-holidays
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2026-11-06
Free mentorship for parents on teenagers and long holidays
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Parents must take a more active role in mentoring teenagers, listening to them and guiding them through the long school holidays.
Free mentorship for parents on teenagers and long holidays
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561630/its-wrong-for-politicians-to-turn-disaster-zones-into-campaign-platforms
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2026-11-06
It's wrong for politicians to turn disaster zones into campaign platforms
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Politicians should keep away from active disaster scenes and let emergency responders save lives without political interference.
It's wrong for politicians to turn disaster zones into campaign platforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561631/kalonzo-denies-opposition-division-claims-says-leaders-working-as-one-team
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2026-11-06
Kalonzo denies opposition division claims, says leaders working as one team
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed claims of divisions within the opposition, insisting that the leaders are united and strategising to cover different parts of the country simultaneously.
Kalonzo denies opposition division claims, says leaders working as one team
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001561632/in-a-land-overflowing-with-milk-and-bread-let-workers-eat-cake
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2026-11-06
In a land overflowing with milk and bread, let workers eat cake!
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The piece uses satire to question claims that affordable housing workers are behind Kenya's milk shortage, highlighting gaps in government explanations and housing project delivery.
In a land overflowing with milk and bread, let workers eat cake!
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001561634/from-kivumbi-to-bluenami-us-midterms-offer-lessons-to-kenyan-youth
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2026-11-06
From 'kivumbi' to 'bluenami,' US midterms offer lessons to Kenyan youth
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America's midterm elections offer Kenyan youth a lesson in political participation, voter registration and holding leaders accountable.
From 'kivumbi' to 'bluenami,' US midterms offer lessons to Kenyan youth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001561635/yes-we-keep-kids-in-school-to-avoid-jail-but-now-theyre-coming-home
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2026-11-06
Yes, we keep kids in school to avoid jail, but now they're coming home
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Longer school holidays and rising student indiscipline raise questions about parenting, school culture and the loss of childhood values.
Yes, we keep kids in school to avoid jail, but now they're coming home
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001561636/kamworor-vouches-for-cross-country-as-chepsaita-is-launched
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2026-11-06
Kamworor vouches for cross country as Chepsaita is launched
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Geoffrey Kamworor has urged young athletes to embrace cross country as a foundation for successful athletics careers ahead of the 2026 Chepsaita Cross Country Run.
Kamworor vouches for cross country as Chepsaita is launched
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561638/gachaguas-challenge-as-rivals-defy-his-mt-kenya-dominance
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2026-11-06
Gachagua's challenge as rivals defy his Mt Kenya dominance
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The battle for political influence in Mt Kenya is increasingly becoming a test of whether the opposition can unite behind a common cause or competing ambitions will weaken their 2027 bid.
Gachagua's challenge as rivals defy his Mt Kenya dominance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561639/equity-group-invests-sh995b-in-social-impact-and-sustainability
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2026-11-06
Equity Group invests Sh99.5b in social impact and sustainability
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Equity Group invested Sh99.5 billion in sustainability and social impact initiatives in 2025.
Equity Group invests Sh99.5b in social impact and sustainability
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561644/illicit-cigarette-trade-cost-kenya-sh47b-in-five-years
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2026-11-06
Illicit cigarette trade cost Kenya Sh47b in five years
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Kenya’s economy continues to suffer heavy financial blows from the proliferation of contraband products, with illicit cigarettes accounting for a staggering Sh47 billion in lost revenue.
Illicit cigarette trade cost Kenya Sh47b in five years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561645/m-pesa-ethiopia-operations-drive-safaricoms-revenue-surge
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2026-11-06
M-Pesa, Ethiopia operations drive Safaricom's revenue surge
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Safaricom's half-year net profit jumped 72 per cent to Sh50.35 billion, driven by M-Pesa growth and improving performance in Ethiopia.
M-Pesa, Ethiopia operations drive Safaricom's revenue surge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561646/controller-of-budget-governors-clash-over-counties-bank-accounts
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2026-11-06
Controller of Budget, governors clash over counties bank accounts
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The Controller of Budget has recommended that counties close commercial bank accounts within six months, even as the Commission on Revenue Allocation defends governors' plan to retain them.
Controller of Budget, governors clash over counties bank accounts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561647/omtatah-wants-court-to-bar-rutos-cabinet-from-exercising-state-powers
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2026-11-06
Omtatah wants court to bar Ruto's Cabinet from exercising State powers
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has moved to court seeking to bar Cabinet Secretaries from exercising State powers, arguing that Kenya has no constitutionally constituted National Executive.
Omtatah wants court to bar Ruto's Cabinet from exercising State powers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561648/kra-races-to-raise-sh282b-a-month-to-hit-target-by-june-next-year
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2026-11-06
KRA races to raise Sh282b a month to hit target by June next year
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KRA must collect Sh282.25 billion monthly from November to June to meet its Sh3.268 trillion revenue target.
KRA races to raise Sh282b a month to hit target by June next year
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561649/big-talk-small-act-how-judiciary-has-turned-quest-for-justice-into-a-mockery
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2026-11-06
Big talk, small act: How Judiciary has turned quest for justice into a mockery
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The saga surrounding the abduction of Nairobi-based lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has created a fresh storm, raising questions about the Judiciary's failure to rein in impunity.
Big talk, small act: How Judiciary has turned quest for justice into a mockery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001561650/from-western-to-the-coast-mulembe-brings-ingokho-spirit-to-diani
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2026-11-06
From Western to the coast, Mulembe brings Ingokho spirit to Diani
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Mulembe Golfing Society is taking its Western Kenyan culture, camaraderie and love of golf to Diani for a coastal tournament.
From Western to the coast, Mulembe brings Ingokho spirit to Diani
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561651/missing-tanzanian-lawyers-mystery-deepens-as-police-falter
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2026-11-06
Missing Tanzanian lawyer's mystery deepens as police falter
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Security agencies are on the spot after struggling to explain the disappearance of a Nairobi lawyer, with officers who previously arrested him now unable to account for his whereabouts.
Missing Tanzanian lawyer's mystery deepens as police falter
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561653/liverpools-perfect-champions-league-run-ends-in-istanbul
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2026-11-06
Liverpool's perfect Champions League run ends in Istanbul
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Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Istanbul as Como stunned Lens 9-1 in a record-equalling Champions League night.
Liverpool's perfect Champions League run ends in Istanbul
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001561654/wemby-magic-powers-spurs-past-mavericks-as-sixers-roll-on
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2026-11-06
Wemby magic powers Spurs past Mavericks as Sixers roll on
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Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points to lead the Spurs past Dallas, while Philadelphia beat Detroit to extend their winning run.
Wemby magic powers Spurs past Mavericks as Sixers roll on
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561655/how-woman-buying-curtains-for-a-new-home-met-her-death-in-eastleigh
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2026-11-06
How woman buying curtains for a new home met her death in Eastleigh
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Dora Nyakitumwa's body was recovered on the first floor of the collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi County, on November 3, 2026.
How woman buying curtains for a new home met her death in Eastleigh
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001561656/ig-kanja-in-race-to-contain-spillover-violence-in-moyale
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2026-11-06
IG Kanja in race to contain spillover violence in Moyale
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The security situation in Moyale remained tense after two people were hit by stray bullets near Moyale Police Station on Wednesday.
IG Kanja in race to contain spillover violence in Moyale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561658/knec-begins-marking-kjsea-scripts
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2026-11-06
KNEC begins marking KJSEA scripts
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The Kenya National Examinations Council has begun processing and marking the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.
KNEC begins marking KJSEA scripts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561659/orengo-matiangi-named-co-chairs-of-ukombozi-alliance-council
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2026-11-06
Orengo, Matiang'i named co-chairs of Ukombozi Alliance Council
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Orengo and Matiang’i as co-chairs of the Ukombozi Alliance Council, in renewed efforts to consolidate the opposition ahead of the elections.
Orengo, Matiang'i named co-chairs of Ukombozi Alliance Council
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561660/inter-religious-council-to-issue-guide-for-electing-leaders
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2026-11-06
Inter-religious council to issue 'guide for electing leaders'
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Religious leaders under the umbrella of the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya have pledged to prescribe to Kenyans the type of values to look out for when choosing their leaders.
Inter-religious council to issue 'guide for electing leaders'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561661/mbadi-urges-universities-to-invest-in-research-to-boost-agenda-2063
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2026-11-06
Mbadi urges universities to invest in research to boost Agenda 2063
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has challenged universities to invest in research, innovation and skills development in driving Kenya’s economic transformation
Mbadi urges universities to invest in research to boost Agenda 2063
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001561664/rising-lionesses-make-history
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2026-11-06
Rising Lionesses make history...
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Rising Lionesses make history...
Rising Lionesses make history...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561665/from-birthday-to-20-stab-wounds-and-death-inside-regina-res-mum-bloody-end
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2026-11-06
From birthday to 20 stab wounds and death: Inside Regina Re's mum bloody end
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Three pathologists conducted a post-mortem examination at Lee Funeral Home, establishing that Dorita suffered more than 20 injuries, including multiple stab wounds to the neck.
From birthday to 20 stab wounds and death: Inside Regina Re's mum bloody end
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/reproductive-health/article/2001561667/know-sex-before-marriage-kenyas-new-relationship-rules
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2026-11-06
Know sex before marriage: Kenya's new relationship rules
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As intimate relationships shift outside the traditional boundaries of marriage, a dangerous gap has emerged between lifestyle choices and health protection.
Know sex before marriage: Kenya's new relationship rules
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561670/why-protecting-african-values-must-include-womens-rights
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2026-11-06
Why protecting African values must include women's rights
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The Maputo Protocol does not guarantee unrestricted access to abortion in every circumstance, policies preventing access in the situations covered by Article.
Why protecting African values must include women's rights
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561671/of-snakebite-faith-and-silence-the-deadly-doctrine-behind-journalists-death
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2026-11-06
Of snakebite, faith and silence: The deadly doctrine behind journalist's death
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Mutua, whose family belongs to the Kavonokya sect, was kept at home for three weeks after being bitten by a snake, until it was too late for medical intervention.
Of snakebite, faith and silence: The deadly doctrine behind journalist's death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001561675/trump-blames-democrats-winning-midterms-for-us-stocks-fall
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2026-11-06
Trump blames Democrats winning midterms for US stocks' fall
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Analysts attributed Thursday's stock selloff to fears of Democrats threatening the AI data center investment boom.
Trump blames Democrats winning midterms for US stocks' fall
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/work-life/article/2001561676/from-trash-to-shoe-polish-nyagas-green-business-bet
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2026-11-06
From trash to shoe polish: Nyaga's green business bet
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Nyaga is turning waste paper, especially the discarded learning materials from schools, into industrial-grade carbon black pigment utilised in manufacturing black shoe polish.
From trash to shoe polish: Nyaga's green business bet
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561678/kenyan-starvation-cult-leader-faces-death-sentence-over-child-murders
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2026-11-06
Kenyan starvation cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
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Shakahola massacre: Mombasa Law Courts to deliver sentencing today for Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused, they were charged and found guilty of 191 counts of murder.
Kenyan starvation cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561681/eddy-oketch-live-poll-results-key-to-building-public-trust
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2026-11-06
Eddy Oketch: Live poll results key to building public trust
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We must establish how polling station livestreaming will work, how information will be authenticated, how results will be preserved and how discrepancies will be resolved
Eddy Oketch: Live poll results key to building public trust
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561683/tanzania-opposition-leader-set-for-verdict-in-high-stakes-treason-trial
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2026-11-06
Tanzania opposition leader set for verdict in high-stakes treason trial
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Lissu was arrested ahead of last year's presidential election for allegedly inciting a poll boycott.
Tanzania opposition leader set for verdict in high-stakes treason trial
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561684/how-smartphone-deals-are-leaving-kenyans-in-costly-debts
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2026-11-06
How smartphone deals are leaving Kenyans in costly debts
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Kenya’s expanding digital economy has created an enormous appetite for smartphones as young people seek devices that allow them to connect globally.
How smartphone deals are leaving Kenyans in costly debts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561685/fkf-nec-members-assured-of-a-fair-hearing-during-sgm-in-meru
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2026-11-06
FKF NEC members assured of a fair hearing during SGM in Meru
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The SGM comes against the backdrop of a divided federation following a frosty relationship between president Hussein Mohammed and his deputy McDonald Mariga.
FKF NEC members assured of a fair hearing during SGM in Meru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001561686/kenyan-swimmers-improve-despite-missing-medals-in-dakar
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2026-11-06
Kenyan swimmers improve despite missing medals in Dakar
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For Team Kenya swimmers in Dakar, they have been on a learning curve that has seen them improve stroke by stroke though missing on the podium may not be a true reflection of their achievements.
Kenyan swimmers improve despite missing medals in Dakar
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561687/lawyers-march-to-jogoo-house-demand-answers-over-colleagues-abduction
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2026-11-06
Lawyers march to Jogoo House, demand answers over colleague's abduction
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Lawyers led by LSK President Kanjama march to Jogoo House to present a petition to Police IG Kanja over alleged abduction of advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi, who went missing on Sunday.
Lawyers march to Jogoo House, demand answers over colleague's abduction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561689/court-allows-auction-of-tujus-prime-property-in-sh19b-loan-dispute
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2026-11-06
Court allows auction of Tuju's prime property in Sh1.9b loan dispute
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Justice Moses Ado said that Tuju had failed to honour court orders requiring him to deposit Sh50 million security within 30 days.
Court allows auction of Tuju's prime property in Sh1.9b loan dispute
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561690/20-year-incest-appeal-leaves-man-convicted-to-life-sentence
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2026-11-06
20-year incest appeal leaves man convicted to life sentence
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A man who had appealed a 20-year jail term sentence after he was found guilty of incest has been resentenced to life imprisonment.
20-year incest appeal leaves man convicted to life sentence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561691/letter-from-mogadishu-uganda-starts-pulling-out-of-somalia-as-kenya-mulls-on-next-move
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2026-11-06
Letter from Mogadishu: Uganda starts pulling out of Somalia as Kenya mulls on next move
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Withdrawal of foreign troops from Somalia began in earnest this week with the Ugandan soldiers setting off for Kampala after a sojourn of almost 20 years in the war-torn country.
Letter from Mogadishu: Uganda starts pulling out of Somalia as Kenya mulls on next move
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561692/security-trade-and-investment-top-kenya-eu-agenda-says-envoy
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2026-11-06
Security, trade and investment top Kenya-EU agenda, says envoy
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Security cooperation, trade and investment are among the key priorities as Kenya and the European Union seek to strengthen their partnership.
Security, trade and investment top Kenya-EU agenda, says envoy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561693/not-guilty-tundu-lissu-avoids-death-penalty-in-treason-trial
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2026-11-06
Not guilty! Tundu Lissu avoids death penalty in treason trial
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Tanzania court finds opposition leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason but convicts him of incitement, sparing him the death penalty.
Not guilty! Tundu Lissu avoids death penalty in treason trial
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001561697/protect-at-all-cost
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2026-11-06
Protect at all cost
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Protect at all cost
Protect at all cost
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001561698/sodom-or-social-hub-why-kakamegas-mwitikho-club-is-pitting-elders-against-gen-z
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2026-11-06
Sodom or social hub? Why Kakamega's Mwitikho club is pitting elders against Gen Z
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Mwitikho, which means a pit, is located near River Sasala, on a site where sand was previously excavated for construction.
Sodom or social hub? Why Kakamega's Mwitikho club is pitting elders against Gen Z
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561699/shakahola-massacre-paul-makenzi-sentenced-to-200-years-in-prison
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2026-11-06
Shakahola massacre: Paul Makenzi sentenced to 200 years in prison
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Shakahola massacre: High Court sentences Paul Makenzi to 200 years in prison for 191 counts of murder, following his conviction last month.
Shakahola massacre: Paul Makenzi sentenced to 200 years in prison
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561706/not-so-old-mother-of-two-gets-university-admission-20-years-later
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2026-11-06
Not so old: Mother of two gets university admission, 20 years later
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I am doing a Degree in Education (English and Literature). Though my fellow students are much younger than me, we are relating very well.
Not so old: Mother of two gets university admission, 20 years later
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561709/woman-who-recorded-self-while-suffocating-nine-year-old-arrested
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2026-11-06
Woman who recorded self while suffocating nine-year old arrested
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"Kenyans need to understand that even after giving birth despite you being a parent, the child is governed by laws, protect them" he said.
Woman who recorded self while suffocating nine-year old arrested
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561716/kmpdu-chairman-abidan-mwachi-secures-admission-to-global-surgical-body
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2026-11-06
KMPDU chairman Abidan Mwachi secures admission to global surgical body
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Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) National Chairman Dr Abidan Mwachi has been admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
KMPDU chairman Abidan Mwachi secures admission to global surgical body
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561718/rights-groups-demand-release-of-imf-corruption-report
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2026-11-06
Rights groups demand release of IMF corruption report
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Rights groups demand that government release final IMF governance and anti-corruption report and table it in Parliament to allow public scrutiny, argue Kenyans have a right to know.
Rights groups demand release of IMF corruption report
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561719/family-identifies-two-security-officers-involved-in-abshir-abdi-abduction
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2026-11-06
Family identifies two security officers involved in Abshir Abdi abduction
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The family of Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has identified two security officers alleged to have taken part in their kin's abduction.
Family identifies two security officers involved in Abshir Abdi abduction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561720/sixth-ebola-patient-discharged-one-still-under-treatment
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2026-11-06
Sixth Ebola patient discharged, one still under treatment
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Another Ebola patient discharged after testing negative, leaving only one patient under care and close monitoring; Health Ministry says 52 contacts expected to complete quarantine by next week.
Sixth Ebola patient discharged, one still under treatment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561723/auc-hails-phoebe-okowas-re-election-to-icj
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2026-11-06
AUC hails Phoebe Okowa's re-election to ICJ
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African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has congratulated Kenyan jurist Phoebe Okowa following her election to a full nine-year term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
AUC hails Phoebe Okowa's re-election to ICJ
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561729/turkana-woman-rep-cecilia-ngitit-wins-global-women-empowerment-award
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2026-11-06
Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ng'itit wins global women empowerment award
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Turkana Woman Representative Cecilia Ng’itit Ishuu has won the 2026 International Women Parliament Iconic Women Award in the Women Empowerment category.
Turkana Woman Rep Cecilia Ng'itit wins global women empowerment award
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001561730/three-still-missing-as-eastleigh-building-collapse-search-is-called-off
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2026-11-06
Three still missing as Eastleigh building collapse search is called off
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The multi-agency team said its remaining task was to clear debris from the street to restore access and allow businesses to resume operations.
Three still missing as Eastleigh building collapse search is called off
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561732/ole-lenku-unveils-feda-party-vows-to-fight-for-maa-political-autonomy
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2026-11-06
Ole Lenku unveils FEDA Party, vows to fight for Maa political autonomy
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Lenku's unveiling of FEDA now provides an alternative political vehicle through which he intends to organise Maa leaders and other communities around a common political agenda.
Ole Lenku unveils FEDA Party, vows to fight for Maa political autonomy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001561733/contractor-of-eastleigh-collapsed-building-missing-as-blame-lands-on-sakajas-office
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2026-11-06
Contractor of Eastleigh collapsed building missing as blame lands on Sakaja's office
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During the sitting, some directors in the Urban Planning confessed that they were not registered architects, planners or conversant with compliance regulations.
Contractor of Eastleigh collapsed building missing as blame lands on Sakaja's office
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561734/ipoa-secures-40-convictions-despite-staff-shortage
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2026-11-06
IPOA secures 40 convictions despite staff shortage
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IPOA secured more than 40 convictions and is handling approximately 300 active cases involving police misconduct, despite operating with less than half of its required workforce.
IPOA secures 40 convictions despite staff shortage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001561738/namanga-border-resumes-cargo-operations-after-suspension-of-protests-over-death-of-clearing-agent
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2026-11-06
Namanga border resumes cargo operations after suspension of protests over death of clearing agent
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For the past few days, severe traffic and business disruptions paralysed the Namanga Kenya–Tanzania border point.
Namanga border resumes cargo operations after suspension of protests over death of clearing agent
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561739/maraga-rights-group-demand-tundu-lissus-release-after-four-year-sentence
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2026-11-06
Maraga, rights group demand Tundu Lissu's release after four-year sentence
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga, PASNet condemn conviction of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, demanding his immediate release.
Maraga, rights group demand Tundu Lissu's release after four-year sentence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-06
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