https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552897/state-repeating-costly-errors-of-secrecy-debts-in-sgr-extension-to-malaba 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 State repeating costly errors of secrecy, debts in SGR extension to Malaba https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NcwaxWJVJIfr5vS2rOYB84fOEjyeyf2JMfE7GnJm.jpg Despite the heavy debt burden and public criticism of the Standard Gauge Railway, the government could be repeating the errors with the Sh700 billion SGR extension to Kisumu and Malaba. State repeating costly errors of secrecy, debts in SGR extension to Malaba Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552899/inside-the-sh64-billion-payroll-scam-14-state-agencies-counties-implicated 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Inside the Sh6.4 billion payroll scam: 14 State agencies, counties implicated https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ocG4u4wkIrO4Tv5zFFN8nab6Wkk7C2naiVjijpvP.jpg The Standard can authoritatively reveal the 14 most affected departments in the forensic audit into the government's payroll system that uncovered a staggering Sh6.4 billion heist. Inside the Sh6.4 billion payroll scam: 14 State agencies, counties implicated Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552901/safaricom-kpc-receipts-to-push-kenyas-forex-reserves-to-7-month-high-cbk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Safaricom, KPC receipts to push Kenya's forex reserves to 7-month high - CBK https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mYEUthXOOC8jxxqNAfY0cFbhsNoFWLOW9ifshxMJ.jpg Kenya's foreign exchange reserves are set to climb to a seven-month high, bolstered by proceeds from the sale of a 15 per cent government stake in telecoms giant Safaricom Safaricom, KPC receipts to push Kenya's forex reserves to 7-month high - CBK Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552902/jsc-chief-justice-sued-in-row-over-move-to-publish-individual-judges-performance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 JSC, Chief Justice sued in row over move to publish individual judges' performance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CorKDNzR0vWdxq7Ygpqbo05eYOmkrlfX0O7AAWLZ.jpg Chief Justice Martha Koome says that the Judicial Service Commission had decided to make public the output of each judge for accountability and to enhance performance. JSC, Chief Justice sued in row over move to publish individual judges' performance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552904/over-1000-police-officers-deployed-in-ol-kalou-amid-fears-of-election-malpractice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Over 1,000 police officers deployed in Ol Kalou amid fears of election malpractice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JcUW9Cd3PgZbSUCUDsFjCH7aQ8YXwot4iw23Vqmx.jpg Security has been heightened in Ol Kalou constituency ahead of the parliamentary by-election on Thursday. Over 1,000 police officers deployed in Ol Kalou amid fears of election malpractice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552905/sifuna-and-osotsi-want-clarity-on-pay-for-protest-victims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Sifuna and Osotsi want clarity on pay for protest victims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0nHth7BSilZl0AkVgWaFqDsEnhZXxdU4eG3Cp6AC.jpg Two Senators have intensified pressure on the government to explain how it intends to implement the Sh2 billion compensation and reparation programme for victims of demonstration-related violence. Sifuna and Osotsi want clarity on pay for protest victims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552907/intergrity-of-ol-kalou-by-election-under-scrutiny-as-voters-head-to-the-ballot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Intergrity of Ol Kalou by-election under scrutiny as voters head to the ballot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EUlbuKYIoslRCVaQHaumCIgg8ZslyocSw93lMi6w.jpg The Ol Kalou electorate goes to the ballot today to elect their MP, in a by-election process that has been marred by violence, massive bribery, use of public resources to induce voters Intergrity of Ol Kalou by-election under scrutiny as voters head to the ballot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001552909/traders-feel-the-heat-as-sakaja-kenya-power-standoff-persists 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Traders feel the heat as Sakaja, Kenya Power standoff persists https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eTsTdwEvOvtbZEfqqlKbIz4XF7IJgAGgYrs6Dlnl.jpg For about a week now, Wakulima Market, the largest store for fresh produce in Nairobi, has been without power in a move that has left traders counting losses running to millions daily. Traders feel the heat as Sakaja, Kenya Power standoff persists Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552912/court-quashes-appointment-of-four-parastatal-ceos 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Court quashes appointment of four parastatal CEOs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qm5JQJrYfTdAVFKTmPeK1Tcx6xHrIhzNQBrteRyi.jpg The High Court has quashed the appointment of four State Corporations CEOs including Dr Philip Kiptanui of MTRH and Agnes Kalekye of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). Court quashes appointment of four parastatal CEOs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552884/certificate-of-good-conduct-to-be-processed-within-a-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Certificate of Good Conduct to be processed within a day https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/b26Y7ufBIUr3dgr3P8CQIBjWGLaAQFnRgeDpzdj1.jpg The Police Clearance Certificate, formerly referred to as Certificate of Good Conduct, will from next week be processed within a day from the initial 14 days following an upgrade of the system. Certificate of Good Conduct to be processed within a day Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552885/when-you-kill-dont-say-it-was-gods-plan-for-the-person-to-die 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 When you kill, don't say it was God's plan for the person to die https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FRoSmlnYQNHZq1hNpcRYWkaDLfjHNoNIW6hecDoq.jpg My heart almost stopped when one speaker belaboured that God had a plan for the deceased, and this was his day to exit the world. When you kill, don't say it was God's plan for the person to die Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552887/lesson-for-kenya-from-norways-sovereign-wealth-fund 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Lesson for Kenya from Norway's sovereign wealth fund https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nofxVdsslFwZ3EOb7oVSUe2a6j3oxIv9u2nxCNiM.jpg As Kenya embarks on creating a sovereign wealth fund, what lessons can we learn from Norway, the country with the world's largest sovereign wealth fund? Lesson for Kenya from Norway's sovereign wealth fund Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552888/inclusivity-will-determine-success-of-kenyas-priority-value-chains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Inclusivity will determine success of Kenya's priority value chains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T25r6BBh0w1zBzOivxssqfsjUQv0XMvgdlzdcPs8.jpg The government’s allocation of Sh386.1 billion to finance various value chains in the 2026-2027 Financial Year signals its commitment to create economic opportunities and spur jobs. Inclusivity will determine success of Kenya's priority value chains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552889/kenyas-golden-age-of-strategic-pr-must-be-anchored-in-law 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-16 Kenya's golden age of strategic PR must be anchored in law https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/L2ofaIQtkZKIBhrSKs8YWOujocnNLdQYgYmiS6HH.jpg For 55 years, the Public Relations Society of Kenya has been at the heart of how our nation communicates. Since its founding in 1971, PRSK has guided practitioners through political transitions... Kenya's golden age of strategic PR must be anchored in law Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-16 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552903/spanish-royal-family-to-attend-world-cup-final-palace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Spanish royal family to attend World Cup final: palace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9WUpH8mmLVqILLINGGTda5K39j2ru0opG12OccI8.jpg Spain will face reigning champions Argentina or England after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday's semi-final Spanish royal family to attend World Cup final: palace Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552906/high-court-suspends-president-rutos-executive-order-placing-ipoa-under-interior-ministry 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 High court suspends President Ruto's executive order placing IPOA under Interior Ministry https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GWBiyRPLBuWKtgXJue27Hx939nJefesGlVxJUAJT.jpg The High Court has temporarily suspended the implementation of president William Ruto's Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 that placed the IPOA under the Ministry of Interior and National Administration High court suspends President Ruto's executive order placing IPOA under Interior Ministry Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552910/three-universities-win-a-seven-year-old-case-over-a-100-meter-property 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Three universities win a seven-year-old case over a 100-meter property https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C4kkjyYO0dgOU0axH8tg87dtZoYKZjgCiUcp1abz.jpg The Environment and Lands Court  has dismissed a seven-year-old case filed against three universities over a stretch of 100 meters of land. Three universities win a seven-year-old case over a 100-meter property Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001552911/new-programme-mentors-students-into-healthcare-technology-careers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 New programme mentors students into healthcare technology careers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s0VlTpe92eGjTSy7BDcogE2x2CyxMBZWnJMP1H8B.jpg Students seeking careers in healthcare technology will access mentorship, internships, and graduate training through a new programme linking academia and industry across Africa. New programme mentors students into healthcare technology careers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552913/argentina-and-england-set-for-world-cup-semi-final-showdown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Argentina and England set for World Cup semi-final showdown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WvNNqWMrDanottvglKIHEwWDX85ys2q8g0Xh38QZ.jpg The three-time champions are seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups. Argentina and England set for World Cup semi-final showdown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001552914/swedish-firm-bets-on-kenya-in-regional-expansion-strategy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Swedish firm bets on Kenya in regional expansion strategy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a5DXjB98bIYWbTkswACcarshyrU92CNdiZfBmRJV.jpg Leveraging Nairobi as a hub for 14 countries, Atlas Copco is increasing investment in manufacturing, mining, and sustainable technologies, citing strong growth in the region. Swedish firm bets on Kenya in regional expansion strategy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001552915/biotech-sector-fast-tracks-access-to-regulatory-data-with-new-portal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Biotech sector fast-tracks access to regulatory data with new portal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fYoe6ukw3RDKtR4pE3BQEQBkPXeEZFZ7knMSc6vS.jpg Africa’s biotechnology and biosafety information which had been scattered across multiple agency websites, making it difficult for users to access and interpret, has been centralised. Biotech sector fast-tracks access to regulatory data with new portal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001552916/mudavadi-hails-austria-labour-deal-for-opening-jobs-to-skilled-kenyans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Mudavadi hails Austria labour deal for opening jobs to skilled Kenyans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3kqVlAWf37QAkHzv0qW16kX60FxYZaZy5mXTIfYz.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the growing labour and migration partnership between Kenya and Austria. Mudavadi hails Austria labour deal for opening jobs to skilled Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552917/media-council-kenya-editors-guild-partner-to-recognise-veterans-in-media 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Media Council, Kenya Editors Guild partner to recognise veterans in media https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mKjHj01c5f1ts9MxNJBaH7LA3vDuTscSAU6Cbc9u.jpg  Media Council of Kenya and Kenya Editors Guild have announced plans to start recognising veterans and legends in the media industry. Media Council, Kenya Editors Guild partner to recognise veterans in media Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552918/govt-confirms-sh10-m-payout-to-harambee-starlets-ahead-of-wafcon-campaign 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Govt confirms Sh10 M payout to Harambee Starlets ahead of WAFCON campaign https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cJHAjIxrQaS3E8MaRfzlmLCVp1XAuFmPuPF7pLLi.jpg The government has released Sh10 million promised to Harambee Starlets as the national women's football team starts 2026 WAFCON campaign. Govt confirms Sh10 M payout to Harambee Starlets ahead of WAFCON campaign Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001552919/mps-warn-delayed-capitation-is-driving-institutions-into-financial-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 MPs warn delayed capitation is driving institutions into financial crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/38jVaRBq3bLM9221bXKFWaNDcH3HKHAt2SjmQdmZ.jpg The Ministry of Education has admitted that persistent delays in capitation disbursements and chronic underfunding are pushing learning institutions into financial crisis. MPs warn delayed capitation is driving institutions into financial crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552920/ruto-pledges-to-support-young-talents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Ruto pledges to support young talents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X1HwdwSbQsS98owRcPeCwMGaoYEKqi7tqnhyzz7t.jpg President William Ruto has pledged government support towards nurturing young talents across the country. Ruto pledges to support young talents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552921/ombam-kenya-cannot-grow-exports-without-marketers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Ombam: Kenya cannot grow exports without marketers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QvakV87VnTvXtYxfUVGalJeVrO9h6tOtAs7UleaC.jpg  Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam has called for closer ties between government and marketers, saying stronger collaboration is key to boosting exports and attracting investment. Ombam: Kenya cannot grow exports without marketers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001552784/the-money-youre-too-polite-to-bring-home 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 The money you're too polite to bring home https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Rc6ZmIIIwIxNGwWB64AIICwypVhTJdOOpKVeNhFG.jpg Be honest with yourself before you lend. If losing the money would break you, it is not a loan — it is a gift you cannot afford. The money you're too polite to bring home Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552791/snakebite-tragedy-exposes-patients-struggle-as-laikipia-nurses-strike-intensifies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Snakebite tragedy exposes patients' struggle as Laikipia nurses strike intensifies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uVTzzsGSK8pAhELCUWA4xq8rgMOnALJWt0gZphEk.jpg At around 9.30 am, as 46-year-old Eunice Kapuria got ready for church, she heard the boy who had been basking outside the house, cry out in pain.A snake had bitten him on the arm. Snakebite tragedy exposes patients' struggle as Laikipia nurses strike intensifies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001552792/stakeholders-calls-for-introduction-of-ai-subject-in-education-curriculum 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Stakeholders calls for introduction of AI subject in education curriculum https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gHypcaP4Qz6oLT2PwFR1VRZFAi8JXAJpHJuUaUGs.jpg The government has been challenged to consider introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in the school curriculum to match the pace set by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Stakeholders calls for introduction of AI subject in education curriculum Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001552794/who-moved-the-cheese-the-parallel-political-heist-of-washington-and-nairobi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Who moved the cheese? The parallel political heist of Washington and Nairobi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CKDEqLZPrXbQh16ptRFHIQI5XqsZ09PQ7qfW5dma.jpg Political stability is the most undervalued business input. When coalitions fracture, policy becomes unpredictable and investment slows. Who moved the cheese? The parallel political heist of Washington and Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552796/double-delight-as-junior-starlets-continue-soaring-higher 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Double delight as Junior Starlets continue soaring higher https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HpVm7Dyxk8hgXawAuV8lYBjuTuhUWb4IR3D36H87.jpg Starlets’ masterclass show against South Africa was the signature of a team that has mastered the art of winning when stakes are very high. Double delight as Junior Starlets continue soaring higher Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001552799/why-africas-changing-marketplace-deserves-every-entrepreneurs-attention 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Why Africa's changing marketplace deserves every entrepreneur's attention https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B3TGZ5ZI9Gnw57pF7tMUjbjHfAYsZOWsjoheiLlK.jpg Digital technology is reducing the importance of distance, while regional integration is gradually creating opportunities that were once beyond the reach of most small businesses. Why Africa's changing marketplace deserves every entrepreneur's attention Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001552800/school-in-kiambu-closed-following-sexual-predation-allegations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 School in Kiambu closed following Sexual predation allegations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3rNxYZKrlt2RIiDXDdnhzCUjt13G0E6vYDEhrFub.jpg Police in Kikuyu are holding a senior school principal and chairman of the institution’s board of management following indecent sexual allegation in the school. School in Kiambu closed following Sexual predation allegations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion-sports/article/2001552803/lessons-for-kenya-as-world-cup-reaches-its-penultimate-stage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Lessons for Kenya as World Cup reaches its penultimate stage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EEyMBUGK0zuwJSx4tvSvwYYXGulQUW8nwo3pesuR.jpg What 2026 teaches is that talent opens the door but systems win the room. Africa has the players. Now it must build the machine. The whistle for that work has already blown. Lessons for Kenya as World Cup reaches its penultimate stage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552804/nairobi-city-hall-put-on-the-spotlight-in-dispute-over-septic-tank-in-pangani 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Nairobi. City Hall put on the spotlight in dispute over septic tank in Pangani https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1reBSckbUeFcKw0scRkfAMdaqDEEGiBDJRPLarEZ.webp City Hall’s urban planning has been put on the spotlight for approving construction of a septic tank between two apartments in Pangani Nairobi. Nairobi. City Hall put on the spotlight in dispute over septic tank in Pangani Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552805/from-grace-to-grass-wambui-wa-rutos-fall 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 From grace to grass: Wambui wa Ruto's fall https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AQDsa3PgjAiPQ4Pu9yJpk1kI7skBBNuEy7K1zhu0.jpg Born and raised in Gachinja, Gatundu South, Wambui's trajectory from a government clerical officer to a business mogul started the mid-1990s, she founded Purma Holdings Limited From grace to grass: Wambui wa Ruto's fall Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552806/too-little-too-late-ol-kalous-chilling-dress-rehearsal-for-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Too little too late: Ol Kalou's chilling dress rehearsal for 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Xr0FzxNoaB4pAJW7l1W3KvrwJ927q0vgPscgU17J.jpg As late as yesterday, concerns of goonism and electoral violence were raised but those in authority skirted around the issues with IEBC issuing threats Too little too late: Ol Kalou's chilling dress rehearsal for 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552807/why-kenya-faces-84pc-chance-of-experiencing-pev-in-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Why Kenya faces 84pc chance of experiencing PEV in 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/R6MvBYRIjucO8mPfmzhM3lHSeXIg1ohe8evjmJ52.jpg The report has been released when uncontrolled violence was happening in the OlKalou by-election campaigns, where scores have been injured in the violence. Why Kenya faces 84pc chance of experiencing PEV in 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552808/gikaria-fined-sh25-million-by-iebc-over-ol-kalou-utterances 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Gikaria fined Sh2.5 million by IEBC over Ol Kalou utterances https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QhgxKsYDYNnra082IOiydyZNdTdBC1fVzHYLVJDp.jpg IEBC has fined Nakuru Town West MP David Gikaria Sh 2.5 million after he was found guilty of committing an electoral offence in Ol Kalou Constituency. Gikaria fined Sh2.5 million by IEBC over Ol Kalou utterances Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001552809/an-obituary-for-the-granary 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 An obituary for the granary? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J6lFKRTq9dVOo2qHt8Zwtb3L36cTLQ1o9DUVpTNQ.jpg Hungry people are easy to manipulate. That is why foodstuffs are popular giveaways for politicians, including in Ol Kalou. An obituary for the granary? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552810/karua-demands-urgent-action-on-femicide 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Karua demands urgent action on femicide https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yTzgvGcCI94FPtG2sbkXa0lXrWBf4gyLCjDIUkdz.jpg PLP leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto’s administration to urgently address the rising cases of GBV, femicide, child disappearances and insecurity. Karua demands urgent action on femicide Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552812/ukambani-uda-leaders-give-cs-mutua-ultimatum-to-dissolve-maendeleo-chap-chap 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pJtnqkC7ql7uXliUjNyHGkyqF8d1QGxJmCCHnfWD.jpg Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552813/from-all-eggs-in-one-basket-to-sh8b-loan-wambui-wa-rutos-untold-story 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 From 'all eggs in one basket' to Sh8b loan: Wambui wa Ruto's untold story https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w3TA6mD5nOWJhKqqKFbLsMwlijdkeql1KyWLM05k.jpg Businesswoman Mary Wambui is at risk of losing all her investments and putting her two daughters in trouble with Equity Bank as personal guarantors From 'all eggs in one basket' to Sh8b loan: Wambui wa Ruto's untold story Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552814/state-extends-fuel-vat-relief 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 State extends fuel VAT relief https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UmPWjbKb0lufUCmQBW8l4bJDGvAk1WsjTcuw3SEv.jpg Wandayi said that every scheduled cargo had arrived and had been uploaded on time, and oil has remained available at the pump throughout the country. State extends fuel VAT relief Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001552816/e-mobility-revs-up-kenyas-sustainable-growth-agenda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 E-mobility revs up Kenya's sustainable growth agenda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ftkiuYbzNsQDaIOJ3G9lBzhVjctBDSJtZ3P0RyGi.jpg Environmental experts argue that widespread adoption of electric transport could significantly improve urban air quality while contributing to Kenya's climate commitments. E-mobility revs up Kenya's sustainable growth agenda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552817/why-orengo-babu-owino-want-to-hire-own-protection 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Why Orengo, Babu Owino want to hire own 'protection' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P5n4ta3WsP4NYdjlWia01P9oYIa6SMoAVqXHwKDz.jpg Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino have hinted at hiring their own security to protect themselves from goons. Why Orengo, Babu Owino want to hire own 'protection' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552818/ig-kanja-dci-boss-summoned-again-over-three-missing-men 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 IG Kanja, DCI boss summoned again over three missing men https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IRdaVIPqYcf6kr1LzFAVnOD6QAj2TIn3dLVLWypB.jpg Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin were yesterday for the second time ordered to appear before the High Court IG Kanja, DCI boss summoned again over three missing men Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552819/ruto-secures-sh43bn-loan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Ruto secures Sh43bn loan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QIHXHxTa3rUWIWQU6cqESjh0YXsAYuwBeobapkJd.jpg The Ruto Treasury has already omitted IMF funding from the national budget for the year starting July. Ruto secures Sh43bn loan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552820/vihiga-municipalities-face-senate-scrutiny-over-governance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Vihiga municipalities face Senate scrutiny over governance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c7BHmxsBDN9zwXLKXevh2UyLARFTFSWYCTCJkDTE.jpg The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has questioned whether Vihiga's municipalities enjoy the autonomy envisaged under the law, raising concerns over governance Vihiga municipalities face Senate scrutiny over governance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001552821/ensure-ol-kalou-by-election-is-peaceful-free-and-fair 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Ensure Ol Kalou by-election is peaceful, free and fair https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/68YK7hrCy9VqsmmkmYJveW4BvDAi2zx4PGnJWqSi.jpg IEBC now has one chance to salvage its credibility. This is not merely about Ol Kalou. It is a dress rehearsal for 2027, Ensure Ol Kalou by-election is peaceful, free and fair Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552822/iebc-should-use-lessons-from-ol-kalou-to-prepare-for-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 IEBC should use lessons from Ol Kalou to prepare for 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BGUuk0k0CICSPVE6lWf2Ath0xfKjHzCfHMIHr25d.jpg Preparing for the 2027 General Election must go beyond budgeting and procuring ballot papers or even embracing technology. IEBC should use lessons from Ol Kalou to prepare for 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552824/kenya-has-less-than-one-month-to-fix-campaign-finance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Kenya has less than one month to fix campaign finance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6CrCqrta7pNjyBZLGsteWEGxnos0TwZWlM9RW3wJ.jpg A healthy democracy should be won by the strength of ideas—not by the depth of one's pockets. Kenya still has a narrow window to make that principle a reality. Kenya has less than one month to fix campaign finance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552825/why-dangote-decided-to-build-mega-oil-refinery-in-lamu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Why Dangote decided to build mega oil refinery in Lamu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8w7e3R4YRtozI2u66SfhroCwPsV7kVdYUdnYeDSt.jpg Lamu was built as a transshipment hub, a port where cargo lands and moves directly to other markets, and should remain that way, complementing rather than competing with Mombasa. Why Dangote decided to build mega oil refinery in Lamu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/leonard-khafafa/article/2001552826/after-avoiding-loan-default-kenya-must-deliver-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 After avoiding loan default, Kenya must deliver growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gSne8qC8Hve0uKMDAsdsQpuMHmTfYE3IQc2lKraq.jpg Public frustration has periodically erupted into unrest, animated by a common refrain: There is simply too little money in people’s pockets. After avoiding loan default, Kenya must deliver growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552829/france-fireworks-fizzle-as-spain-advance-to-world-cup-final 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ts0kkMFZKz0miIgprtwmPFeSsKM7WLFS1uqC7hgM.jpg France arrived in the World Cup semi-finals hailed as the most scintillating attacking force to grace the tournament since Brazil's fabled 1982 side. France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552830/spains-porro-says-dream-come-true-to-reach-world-cup-final 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Spain's Porro says 'dream come true' to reach World Cup final https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gKA1xZgJMgCJVREbVT0cowaOBdc1o7IgdlrF2T8Z.jpg Pedro Porro, who scored Spain's second goal in the 2-0 defeat of favourites France on Tuesday, said reaching the World Cup final was "a dream come true". Spain's Porro says 'dream come true' to reach World Cup final Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552831/immense-disappointment-mbappe-rues-end-of-world-cup-dream 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 'Immense disappointment': Mbappe rues end of World Cup dream https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uNvTtNjfXyvVMuHIArhm7A7OquXBXqxlHQcCGRvl.jpg Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France's World Cup dream on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his side's 2-0 semi-final defeat to France. 'Immense disappointment': Mbappe rues end of World Cup dream Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552832/scaloni-says-fatigue-not-a-concern-for-argentina-in-world-cup-semi-final 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/whi8nTBpwENzL6NfW3U436yGE19KDNclX4MSis0n.jpg Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue on the way to another World Cup semi-final as they prepare to renew their rivalry with England Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552834/mca-charged-with-robbery-with-violence-vandalism-and-theft 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 MCA charged with robbery with violence, vandalism and theft https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eP9Gd3DeGzqoTGD9FMVnIH0BZuoEIwRz7MA1y6SX.jpg A Nairobi MCA and two associates have denied charges of robbery with violence, theft and vandalism over alleged attacks linked to a disputed business premises, and were released on bail pending trial. MCA charged with robbery with violence, vandalism and theft Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001552835/report-reveals-what-kenyas-superrich-spend-on 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Report reveals what Kenya's superrich spend on https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4jyhVZFUdFunTxcm7q18CmXYpGwDYq3s8iogE0zY.jpg The 2026 Wealth and Investment Trends Report by Knight Frank shows at least three in 10 Kenyans buy these items just to fit in the superrich club. Report reveals what Kenya's superrich spend on Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552836/six-catholic-priests-suspended-over-disciplinary-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Six Catholic priests suspended over disciplinary cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dVMBa2PGLic8rf8j3JPKmS2o8S82NjPMbv2rpQrg.jpg Six Catholic priests in the Maralal Diocese have been suspended over alleged misconduct, mismanagement and abuse of priestly authority as the bishop unveiled stricter disciplinary measures. Six Catholic priests suspended over disciplinary cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/work-life/article/2001552838/all-in-the-cards-woman-who-seeks-lifes-meaning-in-tarot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 All in the cards: Woman who seeks life's meaning in tarot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MxcgEvUgvZvug84k8xjYEU0thCNv0BWD5yHxuviG.jpg Indian tarot card reader and astrologer Dr Neeta Bheda says her spiritual practice, counselling and holistic guidance help clients navigate personal, financial and emotional challenges. All in the cards: Woman who seeks life's meaning in tarot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552840/ebola-watch-experimental-drug-trial-aims-to-stop-bundibugyo-ebola-after-exposure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 EBOLA WATCH: Experimental drug trial aims to stop Bundibugyo Ebola after exposure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LbtFOamEO4hvs8VrZ1v2m6pbfBSpFpSVu2U8FlMd.jpg Scientists have launched the first clinical trial to test whether an experimental antiviral pill can prevent Bundibugyo Ebola after exposure, offering hope for a new outbreak-control tool. EBOLA WATCH: Experimental drug trial aims to stop Bundibugyo Ebola after exposure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001552841/borrowing-from-tomorrow 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Borrowing from tomorrow... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/On9zbEMmHeR7j1iUmRxi3vQdKBkfrci4Js0D6z4c.jpg Borrowing from tomorrow... Borrowing from tomorrow... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552843/how-kitelakapel-tti-is-giving-west-pokots-youth-a-second-chance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 How Kitelakapel TTI is giving West Pokot's youth a second chance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bfQjOWBtIy7t3ewazNWXikO9fsJQDJiyNEpjG64T.jpg Kitelakapel Technical Training Institute has become a place of hope for the youth of Kapenguria and the whole of West Pokot County, enhancing them education wise. How Kitelakapel TTI is giving West Pokot's youth a second chance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552844/dcp-leaders-we-will-not-succumb-to-intimidation-attacks-by-state 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 DCP leaders: we will not succumb to intimidation, attacks by State https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/j2xZVPKtn5nLimbPJR2BxukT5bkafMsyWfzQQ3nn.jpg DCP leaders have accused the state of orchestrating intimidation and violence ahead of Thursday’s Ol Kalou by-election, allegations that UDA has dismissed as an attempt to win sympathy votes. DCP leaders: we will not succumb to intimidation, attacks by State Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552846/rutos-loud-silence-inaction-on-goons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Ruto's loud silence, inaction on goons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f8XVYyvULQ9tNvWDNZgOk5wTpRk75HkzHkLXD7XK.jpg An analysis questions President Ruto’s response to rising political violence, arguing that his limited public statements and lack of visible action against alleged goons have fuelled public concern. Ruto's loud silence, inaction on goons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552847/beyond-the-disk-and-how-education-systems-reinforced-kenyans-kiswahili-struggle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Beyond the disk and how education systems reinforced Kenyans Kiswahili struggle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7NtsGRF2ccZk9N1rAa5T152rsj0P2RaYBOqBTnT5.jpg As the world marked Kiswahili Day, it should be noted that Kiswahili is not just another language but one that has shaped Kenya's education system. Beyond the disk and how education systems reinforced Kenyans Kiswahili struggle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552851/how-integrated-technology-can-transform-tax-compliance-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 How integrated technology can transform tax compliance in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iMg7r040RVMwfb9LWYCXyA4kQnzSpp6diIP6zzMy.jpg Compliance should not feel like an additional task layered onto everyday business operations. Instead, it should be embedded within the digital tools organisations already rely on. How integrated technology can transform tax compliance in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552853/opposition-demands-iebc-cracks-down-on-poll-offenders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Opposition demands IEBC cracks down on poll offenders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/97L46ZaTxLo0YjOdmoO4IlzAen2Too75PwhYyk1D.jpg Opposition leaders have urged the IEBC to enforce electoral laws impartially and crack down on poll offenders ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election. Opposition demands IEBC cracks down on poll offenders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552855/khrc-demands-credible-ol-kalou-poll-as-bribery-violence-claims-mount 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 KHRC demands credible Ol Kalou poll as bribery, violence claims mount https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Yy1BNirrlxny5FhzE8Ik3A5sn86E9sRHFq7oiNDx.jpg Kenya Human Rights Commission calls on IEBC to administer independent, impartial and transparent Ol Kalou by-election on Thursday; campaigns marred with violence and voter bribery. KHRC demands credible Ol Kalou poll as bribery, violence claims mount Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552857/cheap-cooking-gas-promise-by-president-ruto-delayed-until-2028 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Cheap cooking gas promise by president Ruto delayed until 2028 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZnbZzGDMkQIf8RFg0ifw5xLCKUYWfPvjT9PgLkR7.jpg The construction of a Sh4.6 billion Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facility by Asharami Synergy Limited has been delayed until 2028. Cheap cooking gas promise by president Ruto delayed until 2028 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552858/health-workers-threaten-nationwide-strike-over-delayed-uhc-staff-confirmation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Health workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed UHC staff confirmation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6zcRrXMOnTjnja2Ge7iKBn2r56bGQTh51N9lxHjJ.jpg Health workers have threatened a nationwide strike from Monday unless county governments immediately confirm more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent and pensionable terms. Health workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed UHC staff confirmation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552860/not-so-soon-why-court-has-rejected-rastafarians-bid-to-legalise-bhang 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Not so soon: Why court has rejected Rastafarians' bid to legalise bhang https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bz4H6NMtXyTnn5VZk1Tc95msMaBnc2P67sYBY0vv.jpg Justice Bahati Mwamuye upheld Kenya's ban on bhang, ruling that the petition lacked merit, that cannabis use was not proved to be an essential element of the Rastafari faith. Not so soon: Why court has rejected Rastafarians' bid to legalise bhang Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001552862/regulatory-maze-slows-kenyas-drive-for-bigger-eu-exports 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Regulatory maze slows Kenya's drive for bigger EU exports https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/afHw5TcfN2j7meXgz5gKJc6NI8dL8qwhrUV9ziPK.jpg Key export products include cut flowers, fresh vegetables, fruits, coffee and tea. Regulatory maze slows Kenya's drive for bigger EU exports Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552864/you-have-a-date-with-destiny-gachagua-warns-kanja-ahead-of-ol-kalou-by-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 'You have a date with destiny,' Gachagua warns Kanja ahead of Ol Kalou by-election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VOIFCpsCRNbr6lvXupNlhrJkB8BUgfGBKF04fpof.jpg DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused IG Kanja of losing command of the National Police Service, blaming rogue plainclothes officers for insecurity in Ol Kalou a day before election. 'You have a date with destiny,' Gachagua warns Kanja ahead of Ol Kalou by-election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552865/paper-vs-property-why-the-high-net-worth-are-abandoning-real-estate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Paper vs property: Why the high net-worth are abandoning real estate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B769WGBlUoUswElc9OAQicpGJ4CdFAhDCEhLFBja.jpg Financial instruments such as bonds, fixed income securities and money market funds, are said to continue attracting investors who are seeking stability amid economic volatility. Paper vs property: Why the high net-worth are abandoning real estate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552868/row-over-location-of-bomet-referral-hospital-erupts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Row over location of Bomet referral hospital erupts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0yYn7sV49WjlXG1rA5Q9I5YfPlmCDALA5xmyrA4K.jpg A dispute has emerged in Bomet over the proposed site of a Sh1.25 billion teaching and referral hospital, with Chebunyo and Siongiroi residents divided over where the facility should be built. Row over location of Bomet referral hospital erupts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552869/nyutu-state-backed-intimidation-tainting-ol-kalou-poll 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Nyutu: State-backed intimidation tainting Ol Kalou poll https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qKACwMuyee7wEzL8PklvsS4KvgyF4dHncvlOQ8kk.jpg Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu has accused the government of intimidation in the Ol Kalou by-election, also faulting the (IEBC) for being bias. Nyutu: State-backed intimidation tainting Ol Kalou poll Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552870/revealed-how-iebc-will-conduct-ol-kalou-by-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Revealed: How IEBC will conduct Ol Kalou by-election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Kz2gQHUUCGhvYF7U7jLj11mJkV1vGismBKI9J5sI.jpg As of Wednesday, the commission noted that it has finalised preparations for the contested by-election, with election materials arriving in Ol Kalou in the morning for inspection and certification. Revealed: How IEBC will conduct Ol Kalou by-election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552871/kipsigis-clans-renew-fight-for-ancestral-land-occupied-by-multinational-tea-firms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Kipsigis clans renew fight for ancestral land occupied by multinational tea firms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WfLCCGI7eHlKKZH4JPbrnTWsxG4PQ3KrOU0GpDsE.jpg More than 200 Kipsigis clans have renewed a legal push to reclaim ancestral land occupied by multinational tea firms in Kericho and Bomet, seeking ownership of the land rather than compensation. Kipsigis clans renew fight for ancestral land occupied by multinational tea firms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552872/west-pokot-senator-calls-for-probe-into-county-spending 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 West Pokot senator calls for probe into county spending https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z7gcRjFmL0oL8P57GqJsI4ri9qUglxRqY6YpWnK1.jpg West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor has accused the county government of procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds, calling for investigations into alleged inflated project costs. West Pokot senator calls for probe into county spending Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001552873/how-digital-innovators-are-staying-afloat-in-the-ai-era 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 How digital innovators are staying afloat in the AI era https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ROAoEmp6PTjvdqtpIFIigq2kXbT9P0ffMR4dcAqJ.jpg With technology fast evolving, innovators are burning the midnight oil to offer unique solutions, especially in an era when many operations are based on artificial intelligence. How digital innovators are staying afloat in the AI era Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552874/kuresoi-north-mp-escapes-charges-over-shooting-chaos 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Kuresoi North MP escapes charges over shooting chaos https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IP8cLdUk3ghWIMAXyA8qblN9KUYAl6LeiVawPtPO.jpg Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has avoided charges after police failed to charge him within the court’s deadline over alleged links to shooting and chaos during a youth empowerment rally. Kuresoi North MP escapes charges over shooting chaos Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552875/family-friends-honour-legacy-as-veteran-journalist-muliro-telewa-is-laid-to-rest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Family, friends honour legacy as veteran journalist Muliro Telewa is laid to rest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oN6cxTB3ufrW6NzghxeQJKb2BlAwXhEsYFeuixah.jpg Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa, known as JMT, has been laid to rest in Kakamega, with family and colleagues honouring his legacy of integrity, compassion and service. Family, friends honour legacy as veteran journalist Muliro Telewa is laid to rest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552876/struggle-for-ambulances-leaves-lives-at-risk-as-kenya-unveils-emergency-response-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Struggle for ambulances leaves lives at risk as Kenya unveils emergency response plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bAlpow6GrhYYknIrEva0Ejc7wzg3qprJSjxmRl4T.jpg Kenya is rolling out a national ambulance dispatch service under SHA to improve emergency response as patients continue to face life-threatening delays caused by ambulance shortages. Struggle for ambulances leaves lives at risk as Kenya unveils emergency response plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552877/eacc-dpp-pledge-joint-action-against-corruption-and-money-laundering 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 EACC, DPP pledge joint action against corruption and money laundering https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uhI80DU3VePXOuwJFVxcEJx0ebrkK16G8uzIVazr.jpg The EACC and the ODPP have agreed to strengthen collaboration through joint training and closer coordination to improve the investigation and prosecution of corruption and money laundering cases. EACC, DPP pledge joint action against corruption and money laundering Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552879/it-starts-from-the-top-advocate-blames-ruto-for-culture-of-lawlessness 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 'It starts from the top': Advocate blames Ruto for culture of lawlessness https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/O3vV9Y1lHabGcQOpF70CpbAmOdyN1mrLPYrXI3xf.jpg Senior Advocate Macharia Njeru has accuses President Ruto of setting a tone of lawlessness for the rest of government, saying Kenya's leadership lacks the political will to uphold rule of law. 'It starts from the top': Advocate blames Ruto for culture of lawlessness Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552883/governor-lusaka-warns-against-political-goonism-urges-cs-murkomen-to-act 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Governor Lusaka warns against political goonism, urges CS Murkomen to act https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6ry1J1eS5N3zJJoYObqWjDrQKkO1oRW3ir6iDEku.jpg Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on the political class to abandon the growing culture of political violence. Governor Lusaka warns against political goonism, urges CS Murkomen to act Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001552886/tvet-enrolment-drops-by-213000-as-funding-crisis-deepens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 TVET enrolment drops by 213,000 as funding crisis deepens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qP5pnaIOdqWJUHaSlspohFYis76UBMob8vb4JCDH.jpg MPs have raised concern over a worrying decline in enrolment in TVETs, warning that the government's push to make technical education the backbone of skills development could be under threat. TVET enrolment drops by 213,000 as funding crisis deepens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552890/lobby-group-unveils-online-vote-to-pick-opposition-flag-bearer-for-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-15 Lobby group unveils online vote to pick opposition flag bearer for 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QBTxs1ZsONlM35DZzVBQzEZb1vvAkBnCziOkZHsi.jpg A lobby group has unveiled an online platform that will enable members of the public to vote for their preferred opposition flag bearer. 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