https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556238/county-governments-should-ensure-no-child-is-left-behind
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2026-08-27
County governments should ensure no child is left behind
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By the time two children walk into a pre-primary school classroom for the first time, life may already have set them on very different paths.
County governments should ensure no child is left behind
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001556242/religion-shouldnt-be-used-as-ammunition-during-elections
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2026-08-27
Religion shouldn't be used as ammunition during elections
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Religious leaders and politicians may contribute to public debate, but blurred boundaries can reduce faith to a campaign tool and erode the independence that gives religious institutions credibility.
Religion shouldn't be used as ammunition during elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556243/preparing-for-el-nino-rains-must-begin-at-community-level
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2026-08-27
Preparing for El Nino rains must begin at community level
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The Kenya Red Cross Society encourages communities to monitor official warnings, clear drainage, secure homes and critical infrastructure, and move away from high-risk areas.
Preparing for El Nino rains must begin at community level
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556246/what-kenya-must-learn-from-singapores-affordable-housing-model
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2026-08-27
What Kenya must learn from Singapore's affordable housing model
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Singapore treats public housing as a permanent public service, not a one-off delivery target, which is subject to continuous monitoring, resident feedback, and programmes to upgrade older flats.
What Kenya must learn from Singapore's affordable housing model
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556251/katiba-16-the-state-of-devolution-as-the-country-marks-16-years-of-the-new-constitution
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2026-08-27
KATIBA 16: The State of Devolution as the country marks 16 years of the new Constitution
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Kenya is marking 16 years since the promulgation of the new constitution with the adoption of Devolution which created two levels of government at the National Level and the 47 Counties
KATIBA 16: The State of Devolution as the country marks 16 years of the new Constitution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556260/court-cases-expose-how-brutal-scheming-the-state-will-go-to-defy-the-law
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2026-08-27
Court cases expose how brutal, scheming the state will go to defy the law
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16 years after the promulgation of the Constitution, the country is still dealing with murders and disappearances caused by the police, a tone-deaf Parliament
Court cases expose how brutal, scheming the state will go to defy the law
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556261/kenyan-athletes-set-down-early-marker-at-anoca-youth-games
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2026-08-27
Kenyan athletes set down early marker at Anoca Youth Games
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Kenyans showed they were not ready to be beaten at home as they laid down an early marker as athletics kicked action at the Anoca Zone V Youth Games kicked off at Kenyatta University.
Kenyan athletes set down early marker at Anoca Youth Games
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556263/political-anxiety-casts-shadow-on-kenyas-investment-outlook
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2026-08-27
Political anxiety casts shadow on Kenya's investment outlook
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A Central Bank of Kenya survey indicates that there are major concerns over political instability emerging as a dark cloud over an otherwise cautiously optimistic economic outlook.
Political anxiety casts shadow on Kenya's investment outlook
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556265/kakuzi-profits-plunge-amid-midle-east-war
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2026-08-27
Kakuzi profits plunge amid Midle East war
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Kakuzi has reported a massive 97.6 per cent drop in net profit, with the firm citing disruption of key routes to its export markets due to the ongoing US-Iran war as a major reason behind its losses.
Kakuzi profits plunge amid Midle East war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556268/katiba-16-sixteen-years-ordinary-kenyans-still-wait-for-the-promised-better-life
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2026-08-27
Katiba 16: Sixteen years, ordinary Kenyans still wait for the promised better life
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Sixteen years after Kenyans overwhelmingly endorsed the 2010 Constitution, millions of citizens say the promise of a better life remains unfulfilled
Katiba 16: Sixteen years, ordinary Kenyans still wait for the promised better life
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556270/katiba-16-ruto-scorecard-from-katiba-critic-to-custodian
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2026-08-27
Katiba 16: Ruto scorecard: from katiba critic to custodian
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The Constitution 2010, described as one of the most progressive laws, has had its fair share of challenges in implementation, including various attempts to amend it.
Katiba 16: Ruto scorecard: from katiba critic to custodian
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556272/the-right-to-access-government-information-faces-a-reality-check-to-date
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2026-08-27
The right to access government information faces a reality check to date
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The constitution made a fundamental constitutional promise that citizens would no longer have to treat public information held by the state as privilege granted at the discretion of public officials
The right to access government information faces a reality check to date
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556273/gachagua-challenges-iebc-tender-for-2027-election-technology-kits
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2026-08-27
Gachagua challenges IEBC tender for 2027 election technology kits
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused IEBC of being behind a plot to rig the 2027 General Election through a digital voting system to be supplied by a South Korean company.
Gachagua challenges IEBC tender for 2027 election technology kits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556274/from-gender-equality-to-public-participation-the-promises-kenya-has-yet-to-keep
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2026-08-27
From gender equality to public participation, the promises Kenya has yet to keep
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When Kenyans voted for the 2010 Constitution, they promised themselves a new Kenya founded on equality, accountability, devolution and citizen participation.
From gender equality to public participation, the promises Kenya has yet to keep
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001556276/dolly-parton-leaves-behind-a-legacy-far-bigger-than-music
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2026-08-27
Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy far bigger than music
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Parton died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville.Her death brings to an end the life of an artist whose influence stretched far beyond country music.
Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy far bigger than music
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556277/cs-kagwe-why-kenya-exports-rice-despite-annual-deficit-of-1m-tonnes
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2026-08-27
CS Kagwe: Why Kenya exports rice despite annual deficit of 1m tonnes
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Currently, the government has announced an intent to import at least 490,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice.
CS Kagwe: Why Kenya exports rice despite annual deficit of 1m tonnes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556279/supreme-court-to-hear-high-stakes-battle-over-sh8-billion-karen-land
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2026-08-27
Supreme Court to hear high-stakes battle over sh8 billion Karen land
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The Environment Court had ordered the Public Trustee to trace Bradley’s family and surrender the property to them.
Supreme Court to hear high-stakes battle over sh8 billion Karen land
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001556282/greek-firm-eyes-sh194-billion-smart-power-system-for-ai-data-centres
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2026-08-27
Greek firm eyes Sh194 billion smart-power system for AI-data centres
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European firm Amaco Energy Group plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered smart-power system to energise data centres that will be run using AI, once approved.
Greek firm eyes Sh194 billion smart-power system for AI-data centres
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556283/421-families-fighting-to-keep-possession-of-63-acre-in-limbo-as-wrangles-escalate
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2026-08-27
421 families fighting to keep possession of 63-acre in limbo as wrangles escalate
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421 families in Nakuru County are facing evictions from a 63-acre land in Pipeline area over a dispute with their leaders.
421 families fighting to keep possession of 63-acre in limbo as wrangles escalate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556284/kingi-uda-wont-field-kilifi-governor-candidate-backs-mungaro
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2026-08-27
Kingi: UDA won't field Kilifi governor candidate, backs Mung'aro
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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has said that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will not field a candidate for Kilifi governor seat in the 2027 General Election.
Kingi: UDA won't field Kilifi governor candidate, backs Mung'aro
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001556287/kenya-has-little-time-to-prepare-as-el-nio-rains-loom-nationwide
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2026-08-27
Kenya has little time to prepare as El Nio rains loom nationwide
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The climate outlook indicates that rainfall will begin as early as September in parts of western Kenya and the Rift Valley
Kenya has little time to prepare as El Nio rains loom nationwide
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556288/city-hall-targets-noise-generated-from-events-to-raise-revenue-as-liquor-traders-win
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2026-08-27
City Hall targets noise generated from events to raise revenue as liquor traders win
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Nairobi residents, event organizers, churches and entertainment businesses will now have to pay for mandatory noise permits under the Nairobi City County Finance Act 2026.
City Hall targets noise generated from events to raise revenue as liquor traders win
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556290/miru-systems-profile-of-the-iebc-election-technology-supplier-at-the-centre-of-controversy
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2026-08-27
Miru Systems: Profile of the IEBC election technology supplier at the centre of controversy
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Rigathi Gachagua’s claims that Miru systems, a South Korean election technology provider was a plot by President William Ruto’s ploy to rig next year’s general election
Miru Systems: Profile of the IEBC election technology supplier at the centre of controversy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556291/why-halting-of-technology-procurement-puts-2027-poll-calender-in-jeopardy
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2026-08-27
Why halting of technology procurement puts 2027 poll calender in jeopardy
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Temporary halting of the procurement of election technology by IEBC amid claims of a plot to rig the 2027 general elections now risks delaying or altering the election date
Why halting of technology procurement puts 2027 poll calender in jeopardy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556292/from-bbi-nadco-to-vision-2060-politicians-appetite-for-self-serving-reforms
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2026-08-27
From BBI, Nadco to Vision 2060: Politicians appetite for self-serving reforms
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As Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution on August 27, its record of fidelity to the document tells two stories.
From BBI, Nadco to Vision 2060: Politicians appetite for self-serving reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556224/gachagua-gas-cylinders-seized-from-traders-used-in-ol-kalau-campaigns
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2026-08-26
Gachagua: Gas cylinders seized from traders used in Ol Kalau campaigns
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua alleges gas cylinders distributed during Ol Kalou by-election were seized from small-scale LPG traders in government raids.
Gachagua: Gas cylinders seized from traders used in Ol Kalau campaigns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556227/gachagua-accuses-iebc-of-a-plot-to-rig-2027-general-election
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2026-08-26
Gachagua accuses IEBC of a plot to rig 2027 general election
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a plot to manipulate Kenya’s 2027 election through a controversial South Korean technology company and interference with the voters’ register.
Gachagua accuses IEBC of a plot to rig 2027 general election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556229/gachagua-accuses-ruto-of-harrassing-small-scale-gas-traders
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2026-08-26
Gachagua accuses Ruto of harrassing small scale gas traders
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of harassing small-scale gas traders, alleging illegal seizures, extortion and efforts to dominate the LPG market.
Gachagua accuses Ruto of harrassing small scale gas traders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001556231/mombasa-cement-wins-sh42-billion-insurance-claim-against-kenindia
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2026-08-26
Mombasa Cement wins Sh4.2 billion insurance claim against Kenindia
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The High Court has ordered Kenindia Assurance to pay Mombasa Cement Sh4.2 billion in an insurance dispute over a collapsed silo and related loss of profits dating back to 2012.
Mombasa Cement wins Sh4.2 billion insurance claim against Kenindia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556232/sakaja-confirms-odm-overtures-but-keeps-uda-exit-plans-under-wraps
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2026-08-26
Sakaja confirms ODM overtures but keeps UDA exit plans under wraps
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed that he is under pressure from officials and supporters of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join the party.
Sakaja confirms ODM overtures but keeps UDA exit plans under wraps
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556233/mvurya-our-eyes-should-focus-beyond-afcon-2027-title
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2026-08-26
Mvurya: Our eyes should focus beyond AFCON 2027 title
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Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has challenged FKF and the Harambee Stars technical team to develop an ambitious preparation plan capable of taking Kenya beyond hosting the 2027 AFCON
Mvurya: Our eyes should focus beyond AFCON 2027 title
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556234/iran-president-says-new-us-sanctions-will-achieve-nothing
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2026-08-26
Iran president says new US sanctions will achieve nothing
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America will not achieve anything with economic pressure at this stage, just as it was unable to achieve anything in the war.
Iran president says new US sanctions will achieve nothing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556235/netanyahu-says-no-diplomatic-deal-possible-with-iran-savages
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2026-08-26
Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran 'savages'
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"I tell you -- an agreement cannot be reached," Netanyahu said late Tuesday at an event in Jerusalem for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran 'savages'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001556236/america-unites-in-mourning-for-dolly-parton
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2026-08-26
America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton
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President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week, calling Parton's death a "true loss for millions of people."
America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556237/five-top-nakuru-county-officials-charged-over-sh50m-land-procurement-irregularities
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2026-08-26
Five top Nakuru County officials charged over Sh50m land procurement irregularities
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Five current and former Nakuru County officials have been charged over alleged procurement irregularities involving the Sh50 million purchase of land intended for a health centre in Bahati.
Five top Nakuru County officials charged over Sh50m land procurement irregularities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556240/mps-tell-wetangula-to-give-evidence-on-tsc-job-letters-claim
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2026-08-26
MPs tell Wetang'ula to give evidence on TSC job letters claim
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Nyanza MPs deny receiving TSC job letters, say did not accompany Speaker Wetangula to State House and will await his explanation in Parliament.
MPs tell Wetang'ula to give evidence on TSC job letters claim
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556241/eacc-arrests-turkana-county-officials-associates-over-sh92m-scandal
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2026-08-26
EACC arrests Turkana County officials, associates over Sh92m scandal
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EACC has arrested three Turkana County officials and associates over alleged conflict of interest, money laundering and other irregularities involving Sh92 million in county payments.
EACC arrests Turkana County officials, associates over Sh92m scandal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556244/ajs-seeks-support-to-resolve-78-pending-cases-in-turkana
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2026-08-26
AJS seeks support to resolve 78 pending cases in Turkana
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Turkana’s Alternative Justice System is seeking more government support and funding to clear 78 pending cases and improve access to affordable, community-based justice across the vast county.
AJS seeks support to resolve 78 pending cases in Turkana
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556248/iebc-sued-over-2027-campaign-finance-regulations
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2026-08-26
IEBC sued over 2027 campaign finance regulations
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Two political parties have sued the IEBC over its 2026 campaign finance regulations, alleging gaps in transparency, auditing, donor disclosure and digital spending controls.
IEBC sued over 2027 campaign finance regulations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001556254/suspect-charged-over-repackaging-sugar-in-bungoma
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2026-08-26
Suspect charged over repackaging sugar in Bungoma
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Mwangi denied all the charges and was released on a Sh800,000 bond with one contact person
Suspect charged over repackaging sugar in Bungoma
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001556255/iran-says-us-sanctions-will-achieve-nothing
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2026-08-26
Iran says US sanctions will achieve nothing
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the US had "dismantled Iran's military capabilities,
Iran says US sanctions will achieve nothing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556257/britain-to-help-trace-the-grave-of-laibon-leaduma
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2026-08-26
Britain to help trace the grave of Laibon Leaduma
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Britain has pledged to help the Samburu community locate the grave of Laibon Bari Kaldojan Leaduma, a spiritual leader detained and deported by colonial authorities in 1934.
Britain to help trace the grave of Laibon Leaduma
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556258/why-karens-sh8-billion-land-tussle-is-headed-to-supreme-court
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2026-08-26
Why Karen's Sh8 billion land tussle is headed to Supreme Court
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A decade-long Sh8 billion Karen land dispute involving Muchanga Investments and several rival claimants is headed to the Supreme Court.
Why Karen's Sh8 billion land tussle is headed to Supreme Court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556264/ruto-hands-sh26bn-to-mau-forest-evictees
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2026-08-26
Ruto hands Sh2.6bn to Mau Forest evictees
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Each beneficiary received Sh200,000 through M-Pesa to help them resettle.
Ruto hands Sh2.6bn to Mau Forest evictees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556266/cs-wandayi-warns-politicians-against-interfering-with-lpg-crackdown
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2026-08-26
CS Wandayi warns politicians against interfering with LPG crackdown
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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned politicians against attacking public officers involved in enforcing regulations in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector.
CS Wandayi warns politicians against interfering with LPG crackdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556271/first-lady-calls-for-urgent-action-to-end-triple-threat-among-adolescents
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2026-08-26
First Lady calls for urgent action to end triple threat among adolescents
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First Lady Rachel Ruto has said the fight against HIV, adolescent pregnancy and sexual and gender-based violence must move beyond warnings and statistics to protect children from risks.
First Lady calls for urgent action to end triple threat among adolescents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001556281/flags-lowered-across-us-for-country-music-legend-dolly-parton
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2026-08-26
Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly Parton
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Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, her third cousin Brent Allen confirmed.
Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly Parton
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556286/mps-pass-bill-seeking-funding-for-learners-in-informal-schools
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2026-08-26
MPs pass Bill seeking funding for learners in informal schools
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MPs pass Bill seeking funding for thousands of learners in informal schools to bring them into Kenya’s basic education framework.
MPs pass Bill seeking funding for learners in informal schools
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556293/gachagua-says-opposition-will-name-2027-presidential-candidate-after-christmas
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2026-08-26
Gachagua says opposition will name 2027 presidential candidate after Christmas
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DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says the opposition will unveil its 2027 presidential candidate by March, urges Kenyans to remain calm.
Gachagua says opposition will name 2027 presidential candidate after Christmas
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556295/top-police-commanders-meet-to-deliberate-on-how-to-tackle-goonism-criminal-gangs-in-nairobi
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2026-08-26
Top police commanders meet to deliberate on how to tackle goonism, criminal gangs in Nairobi
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Police Commanders in Nairobi are now under firm instructions to tackle goonism menace and criminal gangs in Nairobi and its environs.
Top police commanders meet to deliberate on how to tackle goonism, criminal gangs in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556296/ncic-clergy-join-forces-to-guard-against-election-violence
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2026-08-26
NCIC, clergy join forces to guard against election violence
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NCIC, religious leaders and civil societies have joined forces to promote peaceful coexistence and prevent political violence ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election
NCIC, clergy join forces to guard against election violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556152/inside-sh1b-ncic-strategy-to-ensure-peaceful-elections
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2026-08-26
Inside Sh1b NCIC strategy to ensure peaceful elections
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NCIC’s Sh1 billion “Uchaguzi Bila Noma” strategy seeks to prevent violence in Kenya’s 2027 elections by rebuilding public trust, engaging vulnerable groups and countering digital misinformation.
Inside Sh1b NCIC strategy to ensure peaceful elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556156/leadership-the-tomorrow-that-youths-were-promised-is-today
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2026-08-26
Leadership: The tomorrow that youths were promised is today
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I am certain I am living in the future. For years, I heard the same line repeated in classrooms, church, political rallies, leadership conferences and even conversations among young people
Leadership: The tomorrow that youths were promised is today
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556158/learning-paralysed-along-kisiitransmara-border-as-communal-clashes-escalate
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2026-08-26
Learning paralysed along KisiiTransmara border as communal clashes escalate
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Communal clashes along the Kisii–Transmara border have disrupted learning, displaced families and damaged livelihoods, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to restore security.
Learning paralysed along KisiiTransmara border as communal clashes escalate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556159/africas-aviation-opportunity-is-real-but-margins-remain-brutal
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2026-08-26
Africa's aviation opportunity is real, but margins remain brutal
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The war in the Middle East has put at risk the region’s long-established position as one of the world’s most dependable air-transport corridors.
Africa's aviation opportunity is real, but margins remain brutal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556161/journalists-must-deny-divisive-leaders-platform-to-spew-their-vitriol
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2026-08-26
Journalists must deny divisive leaders platform to spew their vitriol
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The Media Council of Kenya’s 2025 Code of Conduct for Media Practice speaks of ‘safeguarding the public interest by balancing press freedom with responsibility, preventing sensationalism
Journalists must deny divisive leaders platform to spew their vitriol
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556162/sh3bn-needed-for-el-nio-preparedness-in-health-docket
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2026-08-26
Sh3bn needed for El Nio preparedness in health docket
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Kenya’s Ministry of Health estimates Sh3 billion is needed to prepare for El Niño rains, with measures targeting disease outbreaks, flooding, malnutrition, injuries and disruptions to healthcare.
Sh3bn needed for El Nio preparedness in health docket
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556164/health-data-is-kenyas-new-land-we-must-own-it-before-its-gone
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2026-08-26
Health data is Kenya's new land We must own it before it's gone
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In Kenya, data is the new land...and we know what happened the last time Africans did not own their land.
Health data is Kenya's new land We must own it before it's gone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556166/kenyans-should-condemn-and-demand-arrest-of-leaders-fuelling-violence
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2026-08-26
Kenyans should condemn and demand arrest of leaders fuelling violence
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Kenya is being dragged back into cycles of bloodshed that have blemished our history
Kenyans should condemn and demand arrest of leaders fuelling violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556168/they-want-our-land-ndetei-family-feud-spills-into-dr-mutisos-murder-case
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2026-08-26
'They want our land': Ndetei family feud spills into Dr Mutiso's murder case
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The family of suspects in the Victoria Mutiso murder case has alleged that a long-running dispute over a Sh1.5 billion Mlolongo property is behind their prosecution.
'They want our land': Ndetei family feud spills into Dr Mutiso's murder case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556170/are-planes-becoming-supermarkets
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2026-08-26
Are planes becoming supermarkets?
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We dreamt of either flying in planes or flying planes as pilots. Curiously, all boys dreamt of becoming pilots till they met simultaneous equations and quadratic equations around Form Two
Are planes becoming supermarkets?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556172/rules-of-digital-trade-what-every-sme-should-know
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2026-08-26
Rules of digital trade: What every SME should know
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A Kenyan small and medium enterprise (SME) receives its first serious order from a customer in another African country.
Rules of digital trade: What every SME should know
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556174/state-cuts-fertiliser-and-maize-seed-after-dry-spell-causes-massive-losses
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2026-08-26
State cuts fertiliser and maize seed after dry spell causes massive losses
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The Government has cut subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 per 50kg bag and halved certified maize seed prices to help drought-hit farmers recover and prepare for the next planting season.
State cuts fertiliser and maize seed after dry spell causes massive losses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556175/to-cut-debts-state-should-convert-pending-each-bill-into-a-government-security
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2026-08-26
To cut debts, State should convert pending each bill into a government security
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The government enters the market with the confidence of any serious buyer. It tenders, negotiates hard, demands delivery on time, penalises suppliers who fall short.
To cut debts, State should convert pending each bill into a government security
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001556176/how-magadi-firm-shutdown-threatens-jobs-and-industries
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2026-08-26
How magadi firm shutdown threatens jobs and industries
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The prolonged suspension of mining operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi (TCML), is beginning to send ripples across Kenya’s manufacturing sector.
How magadi firm shutdown threatens jobs and industries
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001556177/residents-told-to-move-to-safer-grounds-as-kilifi-braces-for-el-nino-rains
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2026-08-26
Residents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nino rains
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Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has urged residents living along the Galana and Sabaki rivers to move to higher ground as the county prepares for heavy El Niño rains and possible flooding.
Residents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nino rains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556178/beating-the-job-crisis-how-tvets-are-shaping-kenyas-new-entrepreneurs
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2026-08-26
Beating the job crisis: How TVETs are shaping Kenya's new entrepreneurs
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Kenya’s national unemployment rate hovers between 5.4 per cent and 5.5 per cent, according to estimates from the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Beating the job crisis: How TVETs are shaping Kenya's new entrepreneurs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556180/why-election-years-can-be-the-worst-time-to-start-a-business
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2026-08-26
Why election years can be the worst time to start a business
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Starting a business right before an electioneering period can prove to be a costly gamble for investors
Why election years can be the worst time to start a business
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556181/kws-officer-in-charge-of-operation-where-fisherman-disappeared-grilled-in-court
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2026-08-26
KWS officer in charge of operation where fisherman disappeared grilled in court
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A senior KWS officer faced tough questioning over the alleged disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo after inconsistencies emerged in his account of the arrest.
KWS officer in charge of operation where fisherman disappeared grilled in court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556183/taxman-raises-cargo-duty-to-sh32m
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2026-08-26
Taxman raises cargo duty to Sh3.2m
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KRA has raised the customs minimum benchmark for containerised consolidation cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, aiming to curb customs undervaluation
Taxman raises cargo duty to Sh3.2m
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556185/varsities-shoulder-burden-of-rutos-failed-funding-model-as-freshers-report
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2026-08-26
Varsities shoulder burden of Ruto's failed funding model as freshers report
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More than 200,000 first-year university students are entering public institutions amid a Sh38.7 billion cumulative funding gap under the government’s student-centred model.
Varsities shoulder burden of Ruto's failed funding model as freshers report
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556187/two-murders-bitter-family-feud-and-sh15b-land-war-the-deadly-revenge-in-dr-mutisos-murder
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2026-08-26
Two murders, bitter family feud and Sh1.5b land war: The deadly revenge in Dr Mutiso's murder
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A decades-long divorce and land dispute involving Rose Mbithe Mulwa and Prof David Ndetei has resurfaced in the investigation into the murders of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu and Dr Victoria Mutiso.
Two murders, bitter family feud and Sh1.5b land war: The deadly revenge in Dr Mutiso's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556188/mukhisa-kituyi-alternative-government-yet-to-agree-on-unity
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2026-08-26
Mukhisa Kituyi: Alternative government yet to agree on unity
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Mukhisa Kituyi has challenged Kenya’s opposition leaders to agree on a credible unity framework, including shared policies and a transparent presidential candidate-selection process.
Mukhisa Kituyi: Alternative government yet to agree on unity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556189/why-tujus-property-sale-failed-to-attract-bidders
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2026-08-26
Why Tuju's property sale failed to attract bidders
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The planned auction of former CS Raphael Tuju’s Entim Sidai property in Karen was aborted after no qualified bidder appeared, amid a long-running legal dispute.
Why Tuju's property sale failed to attract bidders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556193/nurses-refuse-to-return-to-work-until-their-demands-are-met
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2026-08-26
Nurses refuse to return to work until their demands are met
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Kenya’s nurses and midwives have intensified pressure on governors as their nationwide strike enters its 29th day.
Nurses refuse to return to work until their demands are met
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556195/kq-losses-widen-to-sh161b-on-rising-fuel-costs
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2026-08-26
KQ losses widen to Sh16.1b on rising fuel costs
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Kenya Airways’ half-year loss widened to Sh16.1 billion in 2026 as fuel costs surged 66 per cent and aircraft remained grounded by global shortages of engines and spare parts.
KQ losses widen to Sh16.1b on rising fuel costs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001556200/survival-mantra
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2026-08-26
Survival Mantra
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Survival Mantra
Survival Mantra
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556202/us-to-revoke-visas-of-up-to-200000-asylum-seekers
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2026-08-26
US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers
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The US government plans to revoke the visas of foreigners who came to the country for tourism or business but sought to stay longer by applying for asylum, the State Department said Tuesday.
US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001556204/pakistan-hospital-fire-kills-14-infants
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2026-08-26
Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants
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14 infants killed in fire in hospital maternity ward in Islamabad, Pakistan; authorities blame faulty air conditioner for the blaze.
Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556206/ministry-ordered-to-conduct-public-participation-on-sports-academies
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2026-08-26
Ministry ordered to conduct public participation on sports academies
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The High Court has called out the Ministry of Sports for establishing academies without proper consultations on which regions should pilot the idea.
Ministry ordered to conduct public participation on sports academies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556208/small-but-gifted-how-tanzanias-rats-are-smelling-trouble-saving-lives
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2026-08-26
Small but gifted: How Tanzania's rats are 'smelling' trouble, saving lives
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At the Apopo Detection Rat Training Centre, the rodents are being trained to detect landmines, tuberculosis, trafficked wildlife products and even people trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
Small but gifted: How Tanzania's rats are 'smelling' trouble, saving lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556209/president-ruto-to-unveil-new-police-uniform-on-friday
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2026-08-26
President Ruto to unveil new police uniform on Friday
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“We have been using the blue, the deep blue one, so we have just reverted back to the one that was agreed upon,” Kanja said.
President Ruto to unveil new police uniform on Friday
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001556210/inside-mega-plan-to-make-nairobi-africas-film-hub
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2026-08-26
Inside mega plan to make Nairobi Africa's film hub
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Kenyan filmmakers James Hakesley and Roy Kimani are betting on virtual production technology to cut costs, expand creative possibilities and position Nairobi as Africa’s next film and content hub.
Inside mega plan to make Nairobi Africa's film hub
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
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2026-08-26
Fire at Kerugoya Prison destroys at least 21 houses
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It was reported that it broke out in one of the houses before spreading to other wooden and iron structures in the facility, but it was put out before spreading further.
Fire at Kerugoya Prison destroys at least 21 houses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001556212/city-hall-banks-on-new-board-to-drive-green-nairobi-waste-revolution
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2026-08-26
City Hall banks on new board to drive Green Nairobi Waste Revolution
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has appointed a seven-member professional board to lead Green Nairobi and drive reforms aimed at creating a cleaner, and more sustainable waste-management system.
City Hall banks on new board to drive Green Nairobi Waste Revolution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/work-life/article/2001556213/of-recycled-story-lines-and-audience-expectations-inside-mega-plan-to-make-nairobi-africas-film-hub
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2026-08-26
Of recycled story lines and audience expectations, inside mega plan to make Nairobi Africa's film hub
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Some argued that Kenya has the talent but lacks the money, equipment and infrastructure needed to turn good ideas into productive productions that can compete beyond the local market.
Of recycled story lines and audience expectations, inside mega plan to make Nairobi Africa's film hub
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556214/mps-chide-gachagua-over-attacks-on-women-leaders
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2026-08-26
MPs chide Gachagua over attacks on women leaders
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Women MPs have condemned former DP Rigathi Gachagua over alleged gender-based attacks and intimidation of women leaders and their families.
MPs chide Gachagua over attacks on women leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
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2026-08-26
MPs want government to ring-fence tourism revenue for wildlife victims
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MPs are calling for a legally protected share of Kenya’s tourism earnings to fund and increase compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflict.
MPs want government to ring-fence tourism revenue for wildlife victims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001556216/ps-mbaika-taken-to-task-over-compensation-delays-for-expansion-of-wajir-airport
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2026-08-26
PS Mbaika taken to task over compensation delays for expansion of Wajir Airport
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MPs have pressed Aviation PS Teresiah Mbaika to explain delays in compensating Wajir Airport landowners and resolving long-standing plans to expand the key facility.
PS Mbaika taken to task over compensation delays for expansion of Wajir Airport
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556217/dci-bust-alleged-illegal-sugar-repackaging-syndicate
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2026-08-26
DCI bust alleged illegal sugar repackaging syndicate
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Suspect linked to illegal repackaging and rebranding sugar syndicate arrested in Bungoma, detectives recover tens of bags of sugar, Chinese and Uganda-branded sacks.
DCI bust alleged illegal sugar repackaging syndicate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556218/gachagua-2027-elections-technology-tender-already-given-to-korean-firm
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2026-08-26
Gachagua: 2027 elections technology tender already given to Korean firm
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DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua claims IEBC has already awarded 2027 election ballot printing tender to MIRU System company; tender closes on September 1.
Gachagua: 2027 elections technology tender already given to Korean firm
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556221/forex-trade-what-if-kenyans-are-being-fooled-by-randomness
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2026-08-26
Forex trade: What if Kenyans are being fooled by randomness?
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Kenya’s forex trading losses show how leverage, costs and survivorship bias can make apparent trading success look like skill.
Forex trade: What if Kenyans are being fooled by randomness?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556222/funyula-mp-ojiambo-sounds-alarm-over-ethnic-politics
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2026-08-26
Funyula MP Ojiambo sounds alarm over ethnic politics
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Ojiambo describes the formation of political conclaves along ethnic and regional lines as destructive, saying it is often perpetuated by people seeking to advance specific political agendas.
Funyula MP Ojiambo sounds alarm over ethnic politics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556223/odm-mps-tell-gachagua-to-leave-nyanza-alone
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2026-08-26
ODM MPs tell Gachagua to leave Nyanza alone
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For years, Gachagua built a political identity around rhetoric that frequently portrayed Nyanza region and its leadership as being perpetually confrontational and hostile to government.
ODM MPs tell Gachagua to leave Nyanza alone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-26
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