https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554347/the-professors-curse-how-policies-punish-dons-for-reading-too-much
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2026-08-03
The professor's curse: How policies punish dons for reading too much
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Universities appear comfortable treating professors as though intellectual usefulness has an expiry date conveniently printed on the national identity card.
The professor's curse: How policies punish dons for reading too much
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001554353/as-our-politicians-behave-badly-scholars-imagine-a-better-kenya-world
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2026-08-03
As our politicians behave badly, scholars imagine a better Kenya, world
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Despite depressing political hullabaloo in July 2026, in which policy makers displayed loss of maturity and self-dignity, there are those who showed ability to think in positive ways.
As our politicians behave badly, scholars imagine a better Kenya, world
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554365/vision-2060-can-ruto-build-kenyas-future-amid-a-trail-of-failed-projects
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2026-08-03
Vision 2060: Can Ruto build Kenya's future amid a trail of failed projects?
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President William Ruto stood before the nation last week and invited Kenyans to what he called "the most consequential national conversation since the adoption of our Constitution in 2010."
Vision 2060: Can Ruto build Kenya's future amid a trail of failed projects?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554369/wamunyoro-conclave-where-gachaguas-grip-of-mt-kenya-was-firmed
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2026-08-03
Wamunyoro conclave: Where Gachagua's grip of Mt Kenya was firmed
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DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's Wamunyoro home has turned into his political command centre that is shaping the most significant political developments in Mt Kenya,
Wamunyoro conclave: Where Gachagua's grip of Mt Kenya was firmed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554374/kenyas-infrastructure-boom-faces-costly-maintenance-crisis
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2026-08-03
Kenya's infrastructure boom faces costly maintenance crisis
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The signs of neglect range from leaking terminal roofs at JKIA and the Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway that remain in a deplorable state after construction of the Nairobi Expressway
Kenya's infrastructure boom faces costly maintenance crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554379/uhuru-to-chair-azimio-talks-on-formula-for-picking-presidential-candidate
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2026-08-03
Uhuru to chair Azimio talks on formula for picking presidential candidate
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The Azimio Coalition Council will hold a meeting, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, with the key agenda being to establish a formula for identifying the opposition flagbearer.
Uhuru to chair Azimio talks on formula for picking presidential candidate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554383/battle-looms-over-plan-to-scrap-livestreaming-of-election-results
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2026-08-03
Battle looms over plan to scrap livestreaming of election results
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A controversial proposal to scrap the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has set the stage for a fresh battle over the transparency of the 2027 General Election.
Battle looms over plan to scrap livestreaming of election results
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554396/ruto-may-be-the-wests-blue-eyed-boy-but-their-hugs-are-never-free
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2026-08-03
Ruto may be the West's blue-eyed boy but their hugs are never free
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Kenya became the first sub-Saharan non-NATO ally, joining Egypt and Tunisia, and Nairobi now hosts conference after conference as foreign leaders pour in.
Ruto may be the West's blue-eyed boy but their hugs are never free
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554285/cash-no-longer-guarantees-votes-as-the-electorate-rewrite-rules
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2026-08-02
Cash no longer guarantees votes as the electorate rewrite rules
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Money dished out in campaigns has created conflict, violence and attacks through the use of hired goons. Politicians giving out cash have found themselves in trouble when money runs out.
Cash no longer guarantees votes as the electorate rewrite rules
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001554288/of-cornered-ruto-and-what-sifuna-must-do-for-his-star-to-shine-brighter
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2026-08-02
Of cornered Ruto and what Sifuna must do for his star to shine brighter
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Sifuna must transform his triumphant moment into a national movement. If not, the season will only be remembered as the flash in the pan that his detractors yearn for.
Of cornered Ruto and what Sifuna must do for his star to shine brighter
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001554289/kalonzo-torn-this-way-and-that-way-the-man-ruto-wants-on-his-side
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2026-08-02
Kalonzo torn this way and that way: The man Ruto wants on his side
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Kalonzo has been framed and defamed as someone who could sneak to State House during the night, to hunt with State predators, only to run with the antelopes in the bush during the day.
Kalonzo torn this way and that way: The man Ruto wants on his side
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554292/the-real-story-behind-global-foreign-direct-investment-rankings
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2026-08-02
The real story behind global foreign direct investment rankings
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Behind every dollar of FDI lies a careful assessment of policy, governance, taxation, infrastructure, regulation, security and long-term economic confidence.
The real story behind global foreign direct investment rankings
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001554293/of-kenyas-chequered-banking-past-and-glimpse-into-the-future
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2026-08-02
Of Kenya's chequered banking past and glimpse into the future
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Receding historical and economic waters reveal a lot about South Africa's economic links to Kenya.
Of Kenya's chequered banking past and glimpse into the future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554294/why-pride-is-destroying-public-leadership
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2026-08-02
Why pride is destroying public leadership
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Pride's tactic is always the same: make everything else look undesirable except itself. It cannot merely exalt the ego — it must diminish every rival.
Why pride is destroying public leadership
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554295/mans-death-sh65m-bill-big-test-for-shas-promise-to-ease-medicare-pain
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2026-08-02
Man's death, Sh65m bill big test for SHA's promise to ease medicare pain
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According to them, they believed that SHA would foot the bill as the deceased was active, having paid for the government-owned insurance scheme.
Man's death, Sh65m bill big test for SHA's promise to ease medicare pain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554296/strain-on-households-mounts-as-inflation-holds-stubbornly-above-6pc
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2026-08-02
Strain on households mounts as inflation holds stubbornly above 6pc
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Kenyan households are facing mounting financial pressure as annual inflation accelerated to 6.5 per cent in July from 6.4 per cent in June.
Strain on households mounts as inflation holds stubbornly above 6pc
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554298/fading-orange-how-odm-is-shrinking-into-a-regional-fortress
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2026-08-02
Fading Orange: How ODM is shrinking into a regional fortress
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Questions are growing over whether ODM is steadily losing its national character and retreating into what critics describe as a predominantly Luo Nyanza political outfit.
Fading Orange: How ODM is shrinking into a regional fortress
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554301/koskei-in-a-spot-over-top-official-appointment-despite-court-ruling
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2026-08-02
Koskei in a spot over top official appointment despite court ruling
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Koskei's office advised on the appointment of the second-ranked candidate despite TVETA recommending the top-scoring applicant following a competitive recruitment process.
Koskei in a spot over top official appointment despite court ruling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001554302/is-ruto-running-away-from-troubles-trailing-his-leadership
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2026-08-02
Is Ruto running away from troubles trailing his leadership?
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Like most African presidents, Ruto speaks the language of politics. He does not speak the language of social ethics and values. This is where the problem begins and ends.
Is Ruto running away from troubles trailing his leadership?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554303/state-agencies-bosses-face-disciplinary-action-over-sh4-billion-cyber-attacks
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2026-08-02
State agencies bosses face disciplinary action over Sh4 billion cyber attacks
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The hack on the State House website saw the homepage defaced and replaced by messages targeting President William Ruto.
State agencies bosses face disciplinary action over Sh4 billion cyber attacks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554305/auction-house-legislators-expose-rot-inside-13th-parliament
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2026-08-02
Auction House: Legislators expose rot inside 13th Parliament
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Some long-serving MPs have raised concerns about how rotten Parliament has become.
Auction House: Legislators expose rot inside 13th Parliament
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554306/nurses-strike-enters-crucial-week-as-src-cog-meetings-offer-possible-breakthrough
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2026-08-02
Nurses' strike enters crucial week as SRC, CoG meetings offer possible breakthrough
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The nurses’ strike enters another week, the national union maintaining it would not flinch.
Nurses' strike enters crucial week as SRC, CoG meetings offer possible breakthrough
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001554307/inside-the-bukusu-circumcision-ritual
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2026-08-02
Inside the Bukusu circumcision ritual
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Excitement has filled villages in Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties as Bukusu and Tachoni communities usher in traditional circumcision for their young boys in style.
Inside the Bukusu circumcision ritual
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001554308/restore-discipline-in-the-cabinet-for-prosperity
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2026-08-02
Restore discipline in the Cabinet for prosperity
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Governments are elected to govern, not wage silent wars against themselves.
Restore discipline in the Cabinet for prosperity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554309/eacc-recovers-sh55m-property-from-ex-magistrate
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2026-08-02
EACC recovers Sh55m property from ex-magistrate
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday recovered a Sh 55 million government house in upmarket Kizingo, Mombasa.
EACC recovers Sh55m property from ex-magistrate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554310/has-western-kenya-finally-found-its-presidential-moment
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2026-08-02
Has Western Kenya finally found its presidential moment?
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The question is whether Western will seize this moment or allow internal competition again deny it a place at the centre of Kenya’s national leadership.
Has Western Kenya finally found its presidential moment?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554311/what-our-politicians-can-learn-from-cockroach-party
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2026-08-02
What our politicians can learn from Cockroach party
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Politicians may speak for a brief moment, but their words shape political identity, and ultimately, the future of a nation.
What our politicians can learn from Cockroach party
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554313/manifestos-are-just-marinated-falsehoods
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2026-08-02
Manifestos are just marinated falsehoods
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Nobody really cares about you and me – it is about their insatiable appetite for public resources
Manifestos are just marinated falsehoods
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554314/a-new-plan-alone-wont-make-kenya-first-world
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2026-08-02
A new plan alone won't make Kenya first world
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The question is whether the next plan will escape the old development imagination that has survived many governments.
A new plan alone won't make Kenya first world
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554315/a-republic-cannot-be-renewed-by-spectators
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2026-08-02
A republic cannot be renewed by spectators
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A republic cannot be renewed by spectators. It is renewed when its people organise with courage and persistence to defend in practice the values they demand from the State.
A republic cannot be renewed by spectators
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554316/safaricom-halves-m-pesa-merchant-fees-in-cbk-led-move
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2026-08-02
Safaricom halves M-Pesa merchant fees in CBK-led move
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Safaricom has slashed charges on transferring funds from business tills to mobile wallets and Paybill numbers.
Safaricom halves M-Pesa merchant fees in CBK-led move
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001554322/13-dead-after-small-tourist-plane-crashes-in-peru
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2026-08-02
13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru
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A small plane carrying foreign tourists to view Peru's famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, police said.
13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554323/mathari-contract-nurses-dispute-escalates-as-union-threatens-strike
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2026-08-02
Mathari contract nurses' dispute escalates as union threatens strike
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The Kenya National Union of Nurses has threatened a strike at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital over the continued employment of nearly 100 nurses on renewable three-month contracts.
Mathari contract nurses' dispute escalates as union threatens strike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554324/forty-percent-of-newborns-are-not-breastfed-within-the-first-hour-says-health-experts
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2026-08-02
Forty percent of newborns are not breastfed within the first hour, says health experts
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Health experts have said over 40 percent of newborns are not breastfed within the recommended first hour after birth.
Forty percent of newborns are not breastfed within the first hour, says health experts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554325/dci-takes-over-probe-into-abduction-of-mlolongo-businessman-jimmy-mutava
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2026-08-02
DCI takes over probe into abduction of Mlolongo businessman Jimmy Mutava
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DCI has taken over investigations into the reported abduction of Mlolongo businessman Jimmy Mutava, as concerns continue to mount over his disappearance.
DCI takes over probe into abduction of Mlolongo businessman Jimmy Mutava
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554326/trump-says-us-israel-to-hold-off-on-iran-strikes
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2026-08-02
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
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President Trump said Saturday that the US and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly.
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554328/when-the-dead-cannot-rest-over-kins-fight-for-burial-rights-property
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2026-08-02
When the dead cannot rest over kin's fight for burial rights, property
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Kenya's courts have repeatedly been called upon to resolve bitter family disputes over burial rights, inheritance, and who has the legal authority to lay a loved one to rest.
When the dead cannot rest over kin's fight for burial rights, property
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554330/ntsa-barred-from-impounding-unregistered-cars-as-dealers-get-60-day-reprieve
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2026-08-02
NTSA barred from impounding unregistered cars as dealers get 60-day reprieve
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The High Court has given car importers and dealers a 60-day grace period to register unregistered vehicles before NTSA can begin impounding them.
NTSA barred from impounding unregistered cars as dealers get 60-day reprieve
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554332/nurses-remain-firm-as-union-warns-against-calls-to-end-strike
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2026-08-02
Nurses remain firm as union warns against calls to end strike
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The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has maintained that the nationwide nurses’ strike remains in force, warning members against returning to work.
Nurses remain firm as union warns against calls to end strike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554333/ruto-hails-team-kenya-after-12-medal-commonwealth-games-haul
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2026-08-02
Ruto hails Team Kenya after 12-Medal Commonwealth Games haul
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President Ruto has congratulated Team Kenya for impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the country finished 12th overall with 12 medals.
Ruto hails Team Kenya after 12-Medal Commonwealth Games haul
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554336/matiangi-dismisses-rutos-dialogue-push-as-a-diversion-from-governance-issues
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2026-08-02
Matiang'i dismisses Ruto's dialogue push as a diversion from governance issues
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Dr. Fred Matiang'i has dismissed President William Ruto's proposal for a national conversation on Kenya's development beyond Vision 2030.
Matiang'i dismisses Ruto's dialogue push as a diversion from governance issues
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554337/uda-leaders-rally-ukambani-behind-rutos-vision-2060-re-election-bid
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2026-08-02
UDA leaders rally Ukambani behind Ruto's Vision 2060, re-election bid
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A section of UDA leaders in Kitui County has urged residents of the Ukambani region to rally behind President William Ruto's re-election bid.
UDA leaders rally Ukambani behind Ruto's Vision 2060, re-election bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554338/flawless-kakamega-seal-rugby-quadruple-as-homa-bay-pips-mombasa-in-football
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2026-08-02
Flawless Kakamega seal rugby quadruple as Homa Bay pips Mombasa in football
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Kakamega were on the rampage as they walloped Nairobi 14-0 to stamp their dominance in men's rugby at the week-long 16th edition of the KMTC National Sports Championships
Flawless Kakamega seal rugby quadruple as Homa Bay pips Mombasa in football
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001554339/alonso-welcomes-mudryks-chelsea-return-after-doping-ban
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2026-08-02
Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
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Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea in Hong Kong, but the Ukrainian will not be rushed back after winning his appeal against a doping ban.
Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001554340/de-zerbi-unsure-over-richarlisons-future-at-spurs
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2026-08-02
De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs
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Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.
De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554341/mandago-warns-gachagua-against-inciting-rift-valley-ahead-of-nakuru-tour
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2026-08-02
Mandago warns Gachagua against inciting Rift Valley ahead of Nakuru tour
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Uasin Gishu senator Jackson Mandago has cautioned the opposition against spreading tribal and divisive politics ahead of the planned Nakuru campaigns.
Mandago warns Gachagua against inciting Rift Valley ahead of Nakuru tour
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001554342/bandits-kill-two-drive-away-goats
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2026-08-02
Bandits kill two, drive away goats
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Two people have been killed and hundreds of goats and sheep stolen following a bandit attack at a village in Isiolo County.
Bandits kill two, drive away goats
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554343/ruto-defends-vision-2060-calls-for-national-unity-in-shaping-kenyas-future
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2026-08-02
Ruto defends Vision 2060, calls for national unity in shaping Kenya's future
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President William Ruto has defended the proposed Vision 2060 National development plans, urging the nation as a whole to take part in the discussion.
Ruto defends Vision 2060, calls for national unity in shaping Kenya's future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554344/shahbal-secures-sh12-billion-dp-world-sez-deal
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2026-08-02
Shahbal secures Sh12 Billion DP World SEZ deal
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Businessman Suleiman Shahbal secures landmark Special Economic Zone (SEZ) investment agreement with global logistics giant DP World in a project expected to transform Mombasa.
Shahbal secures Sh12 Billion DP World SEZ deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554345/ruto-promises-relief-for-farmers-after-crop-failure
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2026-08-02
Ruto promises relief for farmers after crop failure
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President William Ruto has assured farmers that the government will roll out interventions to cushion them from the effects of crop failure caused by poor rainfall.
Ruto promises relief for farmers after crop failure
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554346/ruto-calls-for-national-unity-to-drive-development-agenda
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2026-08-02
Ruto calls for national unity to drive development agenda
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President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to unite in developing a new long-term national development blueprint to succeed Vision 2030.
Ruto calls for national unity to drive development agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554348/murkomen-warns-politicians-against-politicising-national-security
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2026-08-02
Murkomen warns politicians against politicising national security
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to politicians against using Kenya's security matters for political gain.
Murkomen warns politicians against politicising national security
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554351/hepatitis-b-how-a-new-initiative-is-saving-newborns-from-infection
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2026-08-02
Hepatitis B: How a new initiative is saving newborns from infection
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Salima Sitet's journey from a hepatitis B diagnosis during pregnancy to delivering a hepatitis B-free baby highlights Kenya's efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of the virus.
Hepatitis B: How a new initiative is saving newborns from infection
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554354/oilers-kabras-and-defending-champs-kcb-glide-into-dala-7s-quarter
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2026-08-02
Oilers, Kabras and defending champs KCB glide into Dala 7s quarter
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Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar and defending champions KCB made it through to the quarter-finals of the Dala Sevens set to end today at Mamboleo Stadium.
Oilers, Kabras and defending champs KCB glide into Dala 7s quarter
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554356/zambia-determined-to-silence-kenya-in-u18-tournament
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2026-08-02
Zambia determined to silence Kenya in U18 tournament
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Zambia is ready to outwit Kenya in the Under 18 International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club this afternoon.
Zambia determined to silence Kenya in U18 tournament
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554357/why-kenya-has-the-best-arsenal-fan-base-in-africa
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2026-08-02
Why Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa
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Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa, if not the world.
Why Kenya has the best Arsenal fan base in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554358/gachagua-tears-in-vision-2060-urges-government-to-solve-immediate-challenges
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2026-08-02
Gachagua tears in vision 2060 urges government to solve immediate challenges
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 development framework.
Gachagua tears in vision 2060 urges government to solve immediate challenges
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001554360/stage-set-for-coast-golf-open-festival
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2026-08-02
Stage set for Coast Golf Open Festival
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The pristine fairways of Kenya’s coastal region are preparing to host the 2026 Ladies Coast Golf Open Festival that tees off tomorrow.
Stage set for Coast Golf Open Festival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554361/kalonzo-ignore-the-rumors-that-im-in-talks-with-ruto
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2026-08-02
Kalonzo: Ignore the rumors that I'm in talks with Ruto
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Wiper Patriotic Front party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, has dismissed as desperate propaganda claims that he was warming up to joining the broad-based government.
Kalonzo: Ignore the rumors that I'm in talks with Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554362/kalonzo-urges-government-to-bring-down-cost-of-living
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2026-08-02
Kalonzo urges government to bring down cost of living
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged President William Ruto to prioritize implementing the Constitution and addressing the country's economic challenges.
Kalonzo urges government to bring down cost of living
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554364/mutuse-tells-uhuru-to-retire-gracefully
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2026-08-02
Mutuse tells Uhuru to retire gracefully
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Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for what he described as efforts to rally opposition against President William Ruto.
Mutuse tells Uhuru to retire gracefully
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554366/examining-the-mechanics-of-reporting-on-xinjiangs-supply-chains
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2026-08-02
Examining the mechanics of reporting on Xinjiang's supply Chains
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When international investigative reporting tackles global supply chains, the line between empirical fact and legal presumption must remain clear.
Examining the mechanics of reporting on Xinjiang's supply Chains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554368/why-kenyans-trust-gap-on-iebc-continues-to-grow
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2026-08-02
Why Kenyans' trust gap on IEBC continues to grow
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The reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) assumed office about a year ago on the backdrop of growing mistrust among Kenyans.
Why Kenyans' trust gap on IEBC continues to grow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554371/learners-cultivate-confidence-and-culture-in-music-festival
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2026-08-02
Learners cultivate confidence and culture in Music Festival
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Day one of the 2026 National KMF has set stage for learners to showcase artistic excellence, leadership, confidence and teamwork through music and dance.
Learners cultivate confidence and culture in Music Festival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554378/kenya-focusing-on-athletics-than-football-asamoah-gyan-says
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2026-08-02
Kenya focusing on athletics than football, Asamoah Gyan says
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Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has blamed Kenya's emphasis on athletics for the country's slow progress in football.
Kenya focusing on athletics than football, Asamoah Gyan says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554385/ruku-accuses-uhuru-gachagua-of-portraying-mt-kenya-as-dishonest-over-ruto
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2026-08-02
Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of portraying Mt Kenya as dishonest over Ruto
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Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former DP Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the region as which cannot honour political commitments.
Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of portraying Mt Kenya as dishonest over Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554386/kindiki-challenges-opposition-to-offer-alternative-vision-2060-plan
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2026-08-02
Kindiki challenges opposition to offer alternative Vision 2060 plan
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DP Kithure Kindiki has challenged the opposition to present its own long-term development blueprint instead of dismissing the government's proposed Vision 2060 agenda.
Kindiki challenges opposition to offer alternative Vision 2060 plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554392/mudavadi-to-lead-5000-quaker-faithful-to-state-house
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2026-08-02
Mudavadi to lead 5,000 Quaker faithful to State House
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will on Monday lead about 5,000 members of the Friends (Quakers) Church to State House, Nairobi.
Mudavadi to lead 5,000 Quaker faithful to State House
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554397/government-roots-kenyas-ai-ambitions-in-industry-led-digital-skills
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2026-08-02
Government roots Kenya's AI ambitions in industry-led digital skills
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The government has identified industry-led digital skills training as a critical pillar in the successful implementation of Kenya's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030.
Government roots Kenya's AI ambitions in industry-led digital skills
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-02
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