https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553747/how-rutos-political-miscalculations-have-created-political-monsters-in-gachagua-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-26 How Ruto's political miscalculations have created political monsters in Gachagua, Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FbUhCivD80uMpF0giWx0gA3FAeJIopLBn9YKPRK3.jpg Ruto may have succeeded in snatching power from Gachagua and Sifuna, but he has also inadvertently created formidable political opponents who could deal a major blow to his re-election. How Ruto's political miscalculations have created political monsters in Gachagua, Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553754/sifuna-storm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-26 Sifuna storm https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uUJvDZSk7Fyum4reSoz1fGKBKWDYvmHowe4qXuir.jpg Sifuna says the Opposition must begin consultations early to avoid divisions that could weaken its bid for power. Sifuna storm Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553755/gumo-endorses-sifunas-intention-for-presidency 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-26 Gumo endorses Sifuna's intention for presidency https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9vydCRHzyGGo8iJA9b7u5FvMI7SHGKFfUnojYtjz.jpg Gumo cautioned Wetangula and Mudavadi, saying they risk being politically irrelevant if they do not go with Sifuna’s wave. Gumo endorses Sifuna's intention for presidency Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001553756/mudavadi-and-wetangula-have-overstayed-in-the-nest-new-roosters-are-here 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-26 Mudavadi and Wetangula have overstayed in the nest, new roosters are here https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5HsDrOnd2VBdDfIUisVeC9d3Ps3lrAioHHkginyV.jpg Emanyulians are saying that Mudavadi and Wetang’ula have had their day in the nest. It does not matter which mother hen returns to this clutch of dead germs. They are bad eggs. Mudavadi and Wetangula have overstayed in the nest, new roosters are here Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553757/managing-families-rising-household-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-26 Managing families' rising household debt https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WpZI9t0hmSctSZgOEd8nhrEXqCy19SGFvF047Iez.jpg Kenya's financial inclusion journey has also been remarkable, with formal financial access rising to approximately 85 per cent in 2025. Managing families' rising household debt Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553768/a-peek-into-the-lives-interests-and-ways-of-kenyas-first-ladies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-26 A peek into the lives, interests and ways of Kenya's first ladies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wZzL3brHZNcPp1s3DwE1BCHJkTva9jyNHW0d2dGL.jpg Kenyatta was actually 45. And that is not the document’s only untruth. It also records him as a bachelor, when he was legally married to Wahu. A peek into the lives, interests and ways of Kenya's first ladies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553665/police-detain-driver-for-allegedly-running-over-and-killing-a-grade-two-pupil 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Police detain driver for allegedly running over and killing a grade two pupil https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MlYG76iQlKyNTqbHUc0dKYbGj0OAHd16NZa7ZbM4.jpg Police in Kuria West Sub-County are holding a driver after he allegedly ran over and killed a Grade Two pupil moments after dropping him off with the school bus. Police detain driver for allegedly running over and killing a grade two pupil Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553672/fencing-of-kaptagat-forest-to-proceed-land-court-directs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Fencing of Kaptagat Forest to proceed, land court directs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3OLMd4SwqThUF4T1aJTun7ItBF8WA2YT4vSDpAdg.jpg Fencing of Kaptagat Forest will proceed after the conservation exercise was temporarily halted by a court order last week. Fencing of Kaptagat Forest to proceed, land court directs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553673/why-the-congolese-seben-is-africas-greatest-cultural-gift 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Why the Congolese Seben is Africa's greatest cultural gift https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H94knu9sxpnx7NPemJER6uRiyloUcz7Sc8PrEGOX.jpg Lingala music is not merely music. It is a sophisticated cultural text. Why the Congolese Seben is Africa's greatest cultural gift Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001553674/where-miners-have-searched-for-gold-for-years-yet-poverty-and-death-continue-to-haunt-them 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mEI6CUt6A7kGZ4RuwpIpg4oLmAB52wSCVHiRHE7t.jpg If holding large gold deposits were the measure of wealth, residents would be driving flashy cars, living in grand homes, and oozing affluence. Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553676/court-orders-lawfirm-to-pay-ex-secretary-sh-54-million-for-constructive-dismissal-after-assault 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Court orders lawfirm to pay ex-secretary Sh 5.4 million for constructive dismissal after assault https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hAZZG29etLOmONksAIGYo3lFN4gDSjRiofTzccTE.jpg Justice Jemimah Keli ruled that Ogola Okello and Company Advocates, run by Daniel Ochieng Ogola, violated Lilian Jebitok’s rights to human dignity Court orders lawfirm to pay ex-secretary Sh 5.4 million for constructive dismissal after assault Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001553677/police-face-hard-time-while-booking-body-at-tigoni-mortuary 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Police face hard time while booking body at Tigoni mortuary https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9hh0YGYLQMTI9asgzSD1IuHY4k2q7r6qWOltN3fN.jpg Police from Limuru faced hard times on Friday morning while trying to book an unidentified body at Tigoni mortuary in Kiambu County. Police face hard time while booking body at Tigoni mortuary Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553678/man-slapped-with-seven-year-jail-term-for-stealing-fathers-timber 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Man slapped with seven-year jail term for stealing father's timber https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/El9XzZ1A7J9Cr8EzJggVdaIhAljibkLNK9ERZpuH.jpg A 22-year-old man in Kilifi has been sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing his father's timber worth Sh30,000. Man slapped with seven-year jail term for stealing father's timber Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553679/from-five-calls-sh30000-abortion-cash-and-a-cover-up-case-how-obado-was-nailed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WCq7wbCgk406Ahpf7tRPVhhKNII9bkdmaf1mXFX3.jpg 5 calls to a trusted aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer and a desperate bid to suppress an illicit affair From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553682/justice-served-sharon-otienos-family-welcomes-obado-conviction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Justice served: Sharon Otieno's family welcomes Obado conviction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pA7aDXMsNEr4mAbj5rEtISXJaYGFXjjxodq619io.jpg The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder Justice served: Sharon Otieno's family welcomes Obado conviction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553683/knut-withdraws-59-teachers-from-isiolo-schools 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Knut withdraws 59 teachers from Isiolo schools https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zQp1Y4s43fVVyg1fe1PopIeENfNDfRZDchWekLlC.jpg The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), Isiolo branch has withdrawn 59 of its members from schools in Oldonyiro sub county. Knut withdraws 59 teachers from Isiolo schools Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553685/police-linked-brutality-victims-in-court-claim-opaque-compensation-process 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Police-linked brutality victims in court, claim opaque compensation process https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HED9qsCxwBAV9BgDN2cVKPXJhXHJVwYNDk2UuSPl.jpg Victims of State abductions during the 2024 Gen Z protests have moved to court, claiming that they are being sidelined in the compensation process Police-linked brutality victims in court, claim opaque compensation process Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553686/scammed-and-abandoned-who-will-save-uasin-gishu-parents-in-finland-education-saga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Scammed and abandoned: Who will save Uasin Gishu parents in Finland education saga? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DwqfJjKxeDrAEecLw384ggWmgVRfNVj4CDNlitOE.jpg Victims of the Finland and Canada saga reacted bitterly to the judgment, which they claimed denied them and their children justice. Scammed and abandoned: Who will save Uasin Gishu parents in Finland education saga? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553688/public-engagement-on-proposed-nuclear-plant-ends-in-chaos-as-one-person-is-shot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Public engagement on proposed nuclear plant ends in chaos as one person is shot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/r9eN18uBRzX2uSY2dgjiKNrV5wq4dHGP7GIz0aKQ.jpg A public sensitisation forum on the proposed Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in Bondo Sub-county ended in disarray after a scuffle broke out, leaving one person with a gunshot wound Public engagement on proposed nuclear plant ends in chaos as one person is shot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553691/why-cs-duale-is-in-the-spot-over-alleged-ethnic-remarks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Why CS Duale is in the spot over alleged ethnic remarks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/W5AhGMPDQSSq3hRgUzuOg5h4t9OGircyMqoXHBIe.jpg Senators have put Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on the spot over utterances he made in Mandera County on Tuesday that may arouse ethnic tensions in the country. Why CS Duale is in the spot over alleged ethnic remarks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553692/western-on-standstill-as-rival-politicians-scramble-for-mulembe-cake 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Western on standstill as rival politicians scramble for Mulembe cake https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DYVXlbtbuEA7uPUtEB8xVORklzM9Z0tcmNwZzusq.jpg Western Kenya has become the country's hottest political battleground, where rival political heavyweights are racing to consolidate one of Kenya's most influential voting blocs. Western on standstill as rival politicians scramble for Mulembe cake Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553694/sifuna-endorsed-for-presidency-as-western-leaders-threaten-to-ditch-odm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Sifuna endorsed for presidency as Western leaders threaten to ditch ODM https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ypjR87Bjasrj5G7yrg22LVr1Vk10NPeqGG7FgYHd.jpg A political realignment is unfolding in Western Kenya, with key leaders in Kakamega and Vihiga counties breaking ranks with ODM to endorse Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna Sifuna endorsed for presidency as Western leaders threaten to ditch ODM Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553695/why-luck-wont-strike-twice-for-pauline-njoroge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Why luck won't strike twice for Pauline Njoroge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Dx99nNkzaF0QAm5vx1IsQa8pNDmb0pz5SyiAIii7.jpg Critics have accused her of betraying the retired president, the man under whose wing she cut her teeth. Why luck won't strike twice for Pauline Njoroge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553696/new-assembly-bill-secures-safer-protests-but-is-should-do-more 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 New assembly Bill secures safer protests but is should do more https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gxAjAdNbx6hRyBZCIufylOXGvZ8kVTLL6ZG9pxBq.jpg For over a decade, Kenyans have buried protesters, treated life-changing injuries and watched cycles of violence repeat on our streets and in our communities. New assembly Bill secures safer protests but is should do more Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553697/kenyas-post-vision-2030-plan-deserves-more-attention 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Kenya's post-Vision 2030 plan deserves more attention https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zL4xFTceDOkngW9zHYxzjwYj0KmB3l0NVvxrvTlF.jpg A group of Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers recently presented President William Ruto with a document outlining the strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation. Kenya's post-Vision 2030 plan deserves more attention Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553698/why-conviction-of-sharon-killers-is-a-big-win-against-femicide-impunity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Why conviction of Sharon killers is a big win against femicide, impunity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jC299RPbsoLQ5TFz9argCp6OymMUS4MzIRbZRIel.jpg The evidence was meticulously collected and presented in such a manner that the murderers had little chance of escaping conviction. Why conviction of Sharon killers is a big win against femicide, impunity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553699/why-the-13th-parliament-should-never-be-forgiven 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Why the 13th Parliament should never be forgiven https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7ki883Qt3uC5yqzDMTPCnfArfTWTmpiJnZvDuJC5.jpg Never in the recorded history of institutional comedy, have few spectacles rivaled Kenya’s 13th Parliament. In my books, it will go down as the worst Parliament cohort in Kenya’s history. Why the 13th Parliament should never be forgiven Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553700/when-easy-cash-fuels-drug-crisis-among-youth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 When easy cash fuels drug crisis among youth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ypucFPUt3xm8FVNLvn4GnNX7CoMkx3INQlx5lzCJ.jpg An unfolding crisis, where we see flashy social media live shows, whispered success stories of "easy money" from platforms like OnlyFans, When easy cash fuels drug crisis among youth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553702/going-for-gold-in-glasgow 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Going for Gold in Glasgow... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sU0bS6qzzQvwHX0dvNVVwFU9hNWhy64Z5iSsYoZe.jpg Going for Gold in Glasgow... Going for Gold in Glasgow... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553704/untamed-wildfires-force-over-160000-to-flee-in-france-spain 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Lety1d5CcdN1bHlXFH9zioaon1OVtiz7FhTsUGQC.jpg France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux; the worst wildfire the country has ever seen. Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553707/ps-omollo-urges-parents-to-shield-children-from-crime 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 PS Omollo urges parents to shield children from crime https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5eAE4CWhmhixzLgpb7beHJskFeLl2VDmShO1eJmo.jpg Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has challenged parents to take greater responsibility for their children's upbringing and protect them from politicians and criminal groups PS Omollo urges parents to shield children from crime Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553711/ministry-to-tighten-food-safety-after-study-detects-pesticide-residues-in-vegetables 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Ministry to tighten food safety after study detects pesticide residues in vegetables https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IXqeRndy40yldyOm8aRGqxId5gKww2rwz6klq1Dy.jpg The Ministry of Health has announced plans to strengthen surveillance and testing of fresh produce across the country after a new study detected pesticide residues in the majority of vegetable samples Ministry to tighten food safety after study detects pesticide residues in vegetables Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001553712/new-digital-platform-launched-to-curb-violence-ahead-of-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YS60Ja8lejjEDxSsCVLKK2ECfYHE3QimuRnBw4sw.jpg Police officers and civil society groups have launched a digital security platform to track early indicators of conflict and prevent violence before it escalates. New Digital platform launched to curb violence ahead of 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001553713/developer-breaks-ground-for-sh42-billion-purpose-built-student-hotels-development-in-lukenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Developer breaks ground for Sh4.2 billion purpose-built student hotels development in Lukenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dEzQwyuDObxz4ZWcfkvSgZahStdafI3M0fDmAq8q.jpg Concise Projects Ltd has broken ground for the Sh4.2 billion student accommodation development in Lukenya, aimed at addressing the acute shortage of student residences. Developer breaks ground for Sh4.2 billion purpose-built student hotels development in Lukenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553714/wandayi-and-political-awakening-in-luo-nyanza 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Wandayi and political awakening in Luo Nyanza https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bSiJlXXiQTfSilRdLJlN3luZ0RusZD4b2D75IgDD.jpg Soon, Luo Nyanza will be a melting pot of 2027 election politics, with the government and the opposition haggling over a chunk of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s voting bloc. Wandayi and political awakening in Luo Nyanza Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553716/gor-mahia-thrash-apr-5-0-to-kick-off-cecafa-kagame-cup-with-a-bang 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Gor Mahia thrash APR 5-0 to kick off Cecafa Kagame Cup with a bang https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sZQ14g4JcfQyXKe20IndcT9f4lqt2lHRJjZSeD8L.jpg Gor Mahia made a dream start to their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign after crushing hosts APR FC 5-0 in their opening Group A match Gor Mahia thrash APR 5-0 to kick off Cecafa Kagame Cup with a bang Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553718/civil-servants-fight-to-strip-psc-of-promotion-powers-in-court-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Civil servants fight to strip PSC of promotion powers in court case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GgQaEapHL9vadz1LgqpY2PZiQyMc2wnUvblgldjW.jpg Civil servants are now seeking to strip the Public Service Commission(PSC) of promotion powers and hand it over to Principal Secretaries(PSs) of respective ministries. Civil servants fight to strip PSC of promotion powers in court case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553721/theres-no-road-to-the-promised-first-world-in-a-nation-ruled-by-kleptocrats 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 There's no road to the promised First World in a nation ruled by kleptocrats https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/175Xu1HeLnAAOIe8GuSOBGOCTCOzXqfsRbWgbsN5.jpg According to the report, the singular reason why Kenya’s transformation journey has suffered consistent false starts is because of lack of sustained political support over successive administrations. There's no road to the promised First World in a nation ruled by kleptocrats Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553722/literatures-timeless-warning-against-politics-of-violence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Literature's timeless warning against politics of violence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LK4kqRzOoosnVWFLSWZmCjFVsxIZlGxhYubjJbQa.jpg Literature remains one of humanity’s richest archives of political wisdom. It reminds us that violence is never merely an act; it is a philosophy. Literature's timeless warning against politics of violence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553724/from-divide-and-rule-to-woke-fear-politics-faces-new-voters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 From divide-and-rule to woke: Fear politics faces new voters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Zmmo9EyJwOCxl2ClgSeVkTUXnvElh3HshRrc0ye5.jpg In his Swahili play Visiki, Khaemba Ongeti dramatises how politicians weaponise cultural identity to win votes. From divide-and-rule to woke: Fear politics faces new voters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553726/ruto-orders-sha-enrolment-for-health-promoters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Ruto orders SHA enrolment for health promoters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iCDIpB5nhIo1NHPvzdu5aadqm1fTLvbeC3V9c8IN.jpg Community health promoters to be issued with new screening kits and smartphones to ease operations, President Ruto says committed to digitising community health services. Ruto orders SHA enrolment for health promoters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553727/improved-veterinary-regulation-big-boon-for-livestock-farmers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Improved veterinary regulation big boon for livestock farmers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MCGlj9fJNuEbknldyUZaOAcRFURtumNFQbxWmhq9.jpg In the sprawling plains of Laikipia County, Peter Nderitu still remembers the year he lost half his dairy herd to a mysterious illness that swept through his neighbourhood like wildfire. Improved veterinary regulation big boon for livestock farmers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553728/why-regular-weighing-of-your-poultry-is-critical 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Why regular weighing of your poultry is critical https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dWTdNm17M5cmtIOrmdsLPWd8C7Fbk0Y3mJ5c9ewV.jpg As more farmers in Kenya venture into commercial poultry farming, success in the industry is increasingly depending on good management practices Why regular weighing of your poultry is critical Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553729/agroecologists-seek-involvement-in-policy-decisions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Agroecologists seek involvement in policy decisions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fw8EOSLSYMmhr1j7xG95mHjZT8ycSkhvE4ZGNh0g.jpg Stakeholders at a recent national agroecology symposium urged the government to support their participation in boardroom decision-making to end years of top‑down policy formulation. Agroecologists seek involvement in policy decisions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553730/eadbs-kenya-operations-on-the-spot-amid-sh66b-loss-fears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 EADB's Kenya operations on the spot amid Sh6.6b loss fears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/przQzXKHLEENTPfRRL3hLmnEuG3s77qjOQCE4rr1.jpg Questions have emerged over the operations of the East African Development Bank (EADB) in Kenya amid reports claiming the loss of about Sh6.6 billion EADB's Kenya operations on the spot amid Sh6.6b loss fears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553731/export-agency-steps-up-push-for-new-markets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Export agency steps up push for new markets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o4Gjokio2504zil4BOPzO4zWrLJEgUDSIa3GL5VM.jpg The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (Keproba) has intensified efforts to help local enterprises access wider markets . Export agency steps up push for new markets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553732/matiangi-warns-of-armed-goons-as-2027-campaigns-loom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Matiang'i warns of armed goons as 2027 campaigns loom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LepSsq7h3Xvkc9TPZoikgxsVciK0m6gFEbRx7HKH.jpg Matiang'i accuses govt-aligned leaders of fuelling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election. Matiang'i warns of armed goons as 2027 campaigns loom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553734/kenya-and-rwanda-eye-pact-to-grow-regional-tourism 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Kenya and Rwanda eye pact to grow regional tourism https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/g8OyiEMyHpb3pNcqzraMy8lne6M7MR7qMT7fR1hL.jpg Kenya and Rwanda have opened talks to deepen tourism ties spearheaded by private sector players and the country’s top tourism marketer – the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). Kenya and Rwanda eye pact to grow regional tourism Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553738/new-strategy-puts-communities-at-heart-of-mangrove-conservation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 New strategy puts communities at heart of mangrove conservation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zH5eDJC8RZZ1pjQDPs73DIJh0bPq0l2tOi2vEIez.jpg Kenya shifts its mangrove conservation strategy to put coastal communities at the centre of protection efforts against illegal logging, pollution and climate change. New strategy puts communities at heart of mangrove conservation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553739/south-african-education-firms-dual-bet-in-kenya-growth-strategy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 South African education firm's dual bet in Kenya growth strategy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uLIRP7tVaexo66PvJmHCDZYmJtY39aBxl6yIv8dC.jpg Kenya has become one of Advtech's key growth markets outside South Africa, with the group saying demand for both curricula is underpinning its expansion South African education firm's dual bet in Kenya growth strategy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001553744/kirinyaga-tops-new-county-performance-survey 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Kirinyaga tops new county performance survey https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LSGM2XB43nY0PnmyBDsPivfV4JBNmNDDxWj8QfhU.jpg Kirinyaga County has emerged as the best-performing county in Kenya, according to a new survey. Kirinyaga tops new county performance survey Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553746/the-rise-and-fall-of-rutos-plan-to-save-universities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 The rise and fall of Ruto's plan to save universities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZKFdnWyej4DgEBmHVdyIkqFRFPU0voI2bEQpXWes.jpg Three years ago, President William Ruto unveiled the Student-Centred Funding Model as the solution to the financial crisis facing public universities. The rise and fall of Ruto's plan to save universities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553748/ruiru-vampire-arrested-after-lodging-incident-with-woman 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Ruiru 'Vampire' arrested after lodging incident with woman https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8tXvhq2Tsd13zgsxLqlQ17lBsjmbgwbCxmwBcpaP.jpg Police in Ruiru have arrested a 35-year-old man believed to be behind a series of bizarre and violent attacks in which residents were robbed and bitten Ruiru 'Vampire' arrested after lodging incident with woman Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001553749/grief-as-woman-her-three-children-buried-in-kathiani 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Grief as woman, her three children buried in Kathiani https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UFaUWcibCLhmxe0odsr53HhR3mBem7th4WRR2xtL.jpg It was a funeral like no other. No speeches, no food or water no flowers or other traditions popular in ordinary burials. Grief as woman, her three children buried in Kathiani Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001553750/murkomen-orders-transfer-of-all-keringet-police-station-officers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0kHH0hITy89XfC0xJXPkYKXxQubwbTjz8FJuJlHB.jpg Interior CS Murkomen orders the transfer of all officers at Keringet Police Station, Nakuru County, and the deployment of a special team. Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553751/sharon-otienos-parents-speak-after-obado-conviction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Sharon Otieno's parents speak after Obado conviction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ft3b6EvierLaINQUwOLutjQNHm8QTpJXiwwoTbxc.jpg Sharon Otieno's body was found in a pool of blood in a thicket at Owade village, Rachuonyo South Sub-county in Homa Bay County. Sharon Otieno's parents speak after Obado conviction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001553759/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-sudan-over-alleged-chemical-weapons-use 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 US imposes fresh sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mBTJwqiJbSvQZUXHSeRLNplj0yL3ilOH8BUligPm.jpg The United States has imposed a second round of sanctions on Sudan over allegations that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) used prohibited chemical weapons. US imposes fresh sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553656/kidney-transplant-patients-accuse-sha-of-punitive-rules-that-put-lives-at-risk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Kidney transplant patients accuse SHA of 'punitive' rules that put lives at risk https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dk0dmtH3VqB0H9pTbshyPor6VKax2sURSSQZ7PAY.jpg Kidney transplant recipients have accused the Social Health Authority (SHA) of enforcing benefit rules that they say are putting lives at risk. Kidney transplant patients accuse SHA of 'punitive' rules that put lives at risk Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553659/ebola-fear-secrecy-and-trust-is-kenya-getting-risk-communication-right 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Ebola: Fear, secrecy and trust is Kenya getting risk communication right? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/60XSkwj2BRZ5c3bBPOUyQqoITHaGcEU7JUioZOd1.jpg As the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the greatest challenge facing Kenya may not be the virus itself Ebola: Fear, secrecy and trust is Kenya getting risk communication right? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553663/ebola-at-state-house-14-staff-quarantined-as-rutos-congo-trip-shelved 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Ebola at State House? 14 staff quarantined as Ruto's Congo trip shelved https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/i7dxnBwY2VSmmo2I6RddHd6Qyn67yKGro1Q9iatD.jpg President Ruto, who is a busy Head of State and who never rests, could have been exposed had the team made contact with him. 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