https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557310/pwds-in-nakuru-issue-a-five-day-demonstration-notice-over-fund-disbursement 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 PWDs in Nakuru issue a five-day demonstration notice over fund disbursement https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MJuDBRRQEEPUN0OAYLH4PaudrbA1L8srtUpOljtk.jpg Nakuru PWDs have issued the county government a five-day ultimatum to account for and disburse their funds, threatening peaceful demonstrations if their demands are not met. PWDs in Nakuru issue a five-day demonstration notice over fund disbursement Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557330/a-year-of-grief-woman-dies-after-losing-husband-and-three-children 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 A year of grief: Woman dies after losing husband and three children https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XPuSznnULMhHiIZS3MMOE4JDQH35KMA9vnPrctwl.jpg Felistus Njeri began feeling unwell after the tragedy that claimed the lives of all her children, Fidelis Waithira, 14, Catherine Wanjiku, 12, and Victor Kirubi, 8. A year of grief: Woman dies after losing husband and three children Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001557334/experts-warn-as-water-rise-puts-baringo-bogoria-on-merger-brink 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Experts warn as water rise puts Baringo, Bogoria on merger brink https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y9XV62YT236AXJqrYfrEYGZN5X8YcXslVBstMtRs.jpg The Ministries of Education and Health are expected to table evacuation plans and outline next steps for health facilities and schools that have already been mapped as high risk. Experts warn as water rise puts Baringo, Bogoria on merger brink Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557336/police-launch-probe-into-suspected-abortion-den-within-kasarani 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Police launch probe into suspected abortion den within Kasarani https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o7RYdE35qneTL9TtB05SKjnDjy0Gwy65THxlE0ej.jpg Police in Starehe Sub-County in Nairobi are investigating circumstances under which two women were rescued in a house believed to be abortion den on Monday evening. Police launch probe into suspected abortion den within Kasarani Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557343/western-region-broad-based-leaders-demands-to-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Western region broad-based leaders demands to Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NXHlEhNpLHu4I5q1J0SF9llrrqDMBO3ewjgSgCie.jpg The MPs agreed to work as one unit to campaign for the re-election of President Ruto while simultaneously pushing for greater representation in the next government. Western region broad-based leaders demands to Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557346/eacc-targets-sports-ministry-officials-over-sh746m-air-travel-tender 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 EACC targets Sports Ministry officials over Sh746m air travel tender https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IAwE8VwcpB24oHigiap84rbK2AJqeE3sBtSu2ZuF.jpg Sports Ministry officials allegedly illegally pocketed millions of shillings from travel agencies as kickbacks for a tender to procure air tickets for Kenyan sportsmen and women EACC targets Sports Ministry officials over Sh746m air travel tender Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557348/healthcare-crisis-deepens-as-nurses-strike-paralyzes-hospitals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Healthcare crisis deepens as nurses' strike paralyzes hospitals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OvbxiOk4WsIMY5eWvXK5hmQItv3Lz26enUfa2lna.jpg Children have also been affected, with some unable to access routine clinics and immunisation services as the prolonged strike continues. Healthcare crisis deepens as nurses' strike paralyzes hospitals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557349/how-rutos-roadside-directives-risks-kenya-becoming-a-pariah-state 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 How Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah state https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JngbtqYdlMf3UlntnQWroWAxmfcHUfAdg6gGEXBn.jpg President William Ruto’s current and past roadside directives has often attracted local and international rebuke with diplomatic observers and analysts How Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah state Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557350/reprieve-for-foreign-traders-as-president-gives-90-day-ultimatum-to-regularise-businesses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Reprieve for foreign traders as president gives 90-day ultimatum to regularise businesses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/25qVirEjcrZHSnZL9aWuDglexPWl3fYlrxE7QrGV.jpg The government has given foreign nationals operating businesses in Kenya a 90-day ultimatum to regularise their immigration, work permits, business registration and licensing Reprieve for foreign traders as president gives 90-day ultimatum to regularise businesses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557351/attempted-cover-up-police-seek-to-access-kiprotich-abduction-cctv-footage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Attempted cover-up? Police seek to access Kiprotich abduction CCTV footage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LTHcKPAdJ44h75hvWRnXHFUifhmeyJK8uI17y1Iq.jpg A police source familiar with the matter told The Standard that more than 10 police officers in three Subaru vehicles visited the KeNHA offices in Gilgil and demanded access to CCTV footage Attempted cover-up? Police seek to access Kiprotich abduction CCTV footage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557352/government-blew-3060b-on-travel-last-year 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Government blew 30.60b on travel last year https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aGN4ZmfshsEvC0itLNIE3O78iyNMXJINQmmumvSo.jpg The Government spent Sh30.69 billion in the Financial Year 2025/26 for travel expenses compared to Sh25.45 billion in the previous year, resulting in a whopping additional Sh5.2 billion Government blew 30.60b on travel last year Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557353/foreign-traders-orders-who-gains-who-loses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Foreign traders orders: Who gains, who loses? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vzigl5G9Dx3PLbfhyf9ghOD3hqpFtZuYWqrWlCUx.jpg A controversial directive by President William ordering foreign traders to close down small-scale businesses has ignited intense debate over the government’s political motives. Foreign traders orders: Who gains, who loses? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557354/ruto-tests-eac-trade-pacts-with-foreign-owned-businesses-crackdown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Ruto tests EAC trade pacts with foreign-owned businesses crackdown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ptUZNQURKznj2tJHdXl4g0EHzzyu3ARreHhHEiqA.jpg Kenya’s move to shut down small businesses operated by foreign nationals is putting its binding commitments under the East African Community’s Common Market Protocol to the test Ruto tests EAC trade pacts with foreign-owned businesses crackdown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557355/kra-defends-new-cargo-clearance-rule 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 KRA defends new cargo clearance rule https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vfErcmNRWz2TFjv2E6352jhkBGNoAzYrq2R5gloz.jpg Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended newly imposed cargo clearance requirements, saying it’s just implementing what is already in the law. KRA defends new cargo clearance rule Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557356/budget-czar-flags-weak-reporting-of-donor-funded-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-09 Budget czar flags weak reporting of donor-funded projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DCHCM2jfmIQJ9qqrMf0fz35t5C1naWJH40zX1ahO.jpg The CoB’s National Government Budget Implementation Review Report (NGBIRR) dated August 2026 shows that a review established a weak reporting mechanism Budget czar flags weak reporting of donor-funded projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001557248/civil-servants-pension-fund-eyes-new-products-in-turnaround-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Civil servants' pension fund eyes new products in turnaround plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JclIozpfKG36TghI8Usa6GIbI4FXpbyDrom5hmKi.jpg The Public Service Superannuation Fund plans to diversify with mortgage and post-retirement medical savings products, attract contract workers and adopt PSSF as its official brand. Civil servants' pension fund eyes new products in turnaround plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557250/lawyer-muite-demands-over-26-million-in-compensation-from-kenya-airways-over-cancelled-flight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Lawyer Muite demands over 2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways over cancelled flight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jadQuu82fdTsuvxeNf6KZxxqin2uobEB4wHaFb4y.jpg Lawyer Paul Muite is demanding more than Sh2.6 million from Kenya Airways after his family’s Zanzibar flight was cancelled, forcing them to hire a private charter to Nairobi. Lawyer Muite demands over 2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways over cancelled flight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557251/kenyan-job-ochieng-stars-as-real-sociedad-edge-elche-in-five-goal-thriller 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Kenyan Job Ochieng stars as Real Sociedad edge Elche in five-goal thriller https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TI6gEM7w16qvnUkuG6D25I4NB0UCManOVimtrQm9.jpg Making only his second appearance for the Real Sociedad first team, Ochieng was directly involved in all three of his side’s goals and was named the official Man of the Match Kenyan Job Ochieng stars as Real Sociedad edge Elche in five-goal thriller Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001557252/nairobis-kilimani-fire-leaves-several-cars-destroyed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Nairobi's Kilimani fire leaves several cars destroyed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hluTFzVxftGdtN55vq66cLXmJN4tKSzdXdIPKLCE.jpg Firefighters and emergency response teams battled the blaze for more than four hours before bringing it under control. Nairobi's Kilimani fire leaves several cars destroyed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001557254/ruto-to-preside-over-sh12-billion-mombasa-industrial-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ruto to preside over Sh12 billion Mombasa industrial deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HPK99UGHYheavYxcgPCkSIHPV6YnV3zai6BqRiOe.jpg A Sh12 billion industrial hub planned for Jomvu, Mombasa, is expected to create 7,972 direct jobs and attract companies in manufacturing, logistics and exports. Ruto to preside over Sh12 billion Mombasa industrial deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557255/sweden-heads-to-the-polls-in-close-election-race 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Sweden heads to the polls in close election race https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6YlKHA9tE8djCwuXSIwJRlU16vC4u1vPbYMZXV3F.jpg Sweden votes Sunday in a tight general election that could see the left-wing opposition oust the government after a campaign dominated by concerns over healthcare and the welfare state. Sweden heads to the polls in close election race Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557256/chinas-trade-booms-as-focus-turns-to-expected-trump-xi-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 China's trade booms as focus turns to expected Trump-Xi summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iOIZcudLTOdWh5PDLlrdXOdHnbVYv3EHEU0wlN1W.jpg China's imports and exports surged in August, helped by a global AI buildout that has fuelled demand for technology products and ahead of an expected meeting between Xi and Trump. China's trade booms as focus turns to expected Trump-Xi summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557257/ex-sports-ps-kaberia-nine-others-to-face-charges-over-missing-sh330m-chan-funds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, nine others to face charges over missing Sh330m CHAN funds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nvTdYvZgu0qFaOOdAX9VOmTW51XZTy0J8YHzHr8s.jpg DPP approves graft charges against ex-Sports PS Peter Kaberia and nine others over alleged Sh330m CHAN 2018 funds fraud; to face charges including abuse of office and financial misconduct. Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, nine others to face charges over missing Sh330m CHAN funds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557258/france-tries-14-over-deadliest-channel-migrant-crossing-disaster 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 France tries 14 over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3u0DNh42vEAmwy6qTw2hrsTqdGRBoYDqLn6EODWb.jpg Fourteen people are to go on trial in France on Tuesday over the loss of 31 people including a seven-year-old child in 2021, in the deadliest small-boat crossing accident recorded in the Channel. France tries 14 over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001557259/mobile-sports-betting-in-kenya-how-mpesa-has-changed-the-way-fans-place-bets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Mobile sports betting in Kenya: How Mpesa has changed the way fans place bets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BX54vcTt3MvAXIoUEYgGKAlkUDUXGAjj456V8zmo.jpg Mpesa has become a familiar payment method for Kenyans who regularly send money, pay bills, and purchase goods through their phones. Its role in online sports betting follows the same pattern. Mobile sports betting in Kenya: How Mpesa has changed the way fans place bets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557260/canadas-counter-tariffs-take-effect-on-various-us-goods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VjsFLGTvdPCs4POB8jtNDIDfOeHFS5fQcWzV5ido.jpg Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US products took effect Tuesday, as a trade war between the North American neighbors heats up. Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001557263/perceived-or-real-enemies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Perceived or real enemies? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gzygqJXSKaISpLIXYlGl3W5XE82gHvsrYsZh56lg.jpg Perceived or real enemies? Perceived or real enemies? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557265/ruto-signs-law-targeting-officials-who-ignore-audit-findings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ruto signs law targeting officials who ignore audit findings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ocMAcUhVhxSylnoFWNHYUxDocPKWnAQGfeKQep4B.jpg President Ruto signs into law Population and Development, Air Passenger Service Charge, Public Finance Management Amendment No. 4, and Trust Administration Bills. Ruto signs law targeting officials who ignore audit findings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557266/ruto-sends-joho-sudi-to-comfort-tanzanias-samia-suluhu-after-husbands-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ruto sends Joho, Sudi to comfort Tanzania's Samia Suluhu after husband's death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6fZiD5OhpPOaJtwF6XdmSdzjMySFlDGRKjL9Gcst.jpg Kenya has sent a message of condolence and solidarity to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Ruto sends Joho, Sudi to comfort Tanzania's Samia Suluhu after husband's death Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557267/three-isiolo-county-officials-face-arrest-for-contempt-of-court-over-sh45m-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Three Isiolo county officials face arrest for contempt of court over Sh4.5m debt https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZQ2dXSGJYdI8Ojy2yd5ssnW25UIacxWxlMyEP1Mn.jpg Justice Oguttu Mboya of the Environment and Land Court in Meru has ordered the arrest of three Isiolo County Government officials for contempt of court. Three Isiolo county officials face arrest for contempt of court over Sh4.5m debt Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557268/chinas-strategic-role-in-global-fisheries-governance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 China's strategic role in global fisheries governance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BLRPOSRstZRRAtRJtzzxvlR3JrjivqbXfhe0w8eT.jpg China has been actively participating in global marine fisheries governance, protecting marine fishery resources, and safeguarding the international fisheries order. China's strategic role in global fisheries governance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557270/former-1500m-world-champion-asbel-kiprop-drugged-robbed-in-eldoret 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Former 1500m world champion Asbel Kiprop drugged, robbed in Eldoret https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nKT24c43nTQ6qXuzo0iEicEEazx4GMOqZDnwt5Jj.jpg Police in Kapseret are searching for a woman linked to drugging and robbing three-time 1500m world champion Asbel Kiprop of money at a club over the weekend. Former 1500m world champion Asbel Kiprop drugged, robbed in Eldoret Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557273/magadi-hospital-remains-operational-amid-tata-chemicals-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Magadi Hospital remains operational amid Tata Chemicals crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yLMF14hag0MeJcH5s4yQhI2Zu2kK176rb3fKOVcW.jpg Magadi Hospital continues providing vital healthcare despite the government-Tata Chemicals Magadi standoff, with residents warning that a takeover could disrupt services. Magadi Hospital remains operational amid Tata Chemicals crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557274/former-mp-elected-muranga-branch-jubilee-party-chairperson 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Former MP elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LOw5h8ipNu0lwKVnm2rM5SfTBG02FDFvmpssdUif.jpg Former Mathioya MP Peter Kimari has been elected Murang’a branch Jubilee Party chairperson after Njuguna Mubea resigned from the position. Former MP elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557275/east-africa-law-society-warns-kenya-against-harassment-of-burundian-traders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 East Africa Law Society warns Kenya against harassment of Burundian traders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RHEj2IKb9j9QLHjUwnpRus945flOwdmqycXjgyQF.jpg The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on Kenya to stop subjecting Burundian nationals and other East African Community (EAC) citizens to harassment and detention. East Africa Law Society warns Kenya against harassment of Burundian traders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001557277/busia-cuts-child-stunting-rates-as-teenage-pregnancies-remain-high 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Busia cuts child stunting rates as teenage pregnancies remain high https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E4lCKOj2lDMZkiwdEwEmDli5dGZo0XGqGrOIAoJq.jpg Busia County has reduced child stunting from 26 per cent to below 15 per cent in four years, but teenage pregnancies remain a concern despite falling from 19 per cent to 16 per cent. Busia cuts child stunting rates as teenage pregnancies remain high Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001557278/scientists-puzzled-as-hepatitis-b-emerges-in-lamu-where-hepatitis-c-has-dominated 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Scientists puzzled as Hepatitis B emerges in Lamu, where Hepatitis C has dominated https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rkvnbmWRodI2Mw54dl7zvrx4dZ2hvBiA2d0zHaJu.jpg Scientists and health officials are investigating an unexpected rise in Hepatitis B among people screened in Lamu, where Hepatitis C has traditionally been the dominant viral hepatitis infection. Scientists puzzled as Hepatitis B emerges in Lamu, where Hepatitis C has dominated Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557280/ndma-warns-of-worsening-drought-conditions-in-nine-asal-counties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 NDMA warns of worsening drought conditions in nine Asal counties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G0v9vv1RTSjvmcJ2cl7B6cZMNDrbZ7HLAyPmPz2g.jpg The National Drought Management Authority has warned of deteriorating water, pasture and weather conditions in nine Asal counties. NDMA warns of worsening drought conditions in nine Asal counties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557281/how-kenyas-trader-crackdown-risks-becoming-a-refugee-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 How Kenya's trader crackdown risks becoming a refugee crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VC6xtOnKWcG7xHUkGhbwa4afqtcsa2mRY7nuiM6c.jpg A refugee agency official has warned Kenya's crackdown on undocumented foreign traders risks fuelling xenophobia by failing to distinguish refugees. How Kenya's trader crackdown risks becoming a refugee crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557282/koskei-cherorot-rule-out-relocation-of-londiani-sh8bn-referral-hospital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Koskei, Cherorot rule out relocation of Londiani Sh8bn Referral Hospital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Y1XQ4eLQdQN5OUksVbxGXfE3lUXadqLRfuTAcCc6.jpg Felix Koskei and MP Joseph Cherorot have launched a vehement attack on those claiming that the proposed Sh8 billion Londiani Referral Hospital will be moved to Kericho town. Koskei, Cherorot rule out relocation of Londiani Sh8bn Referral Hospital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001557283/poverty-teen-marriages-fuel-gbv-cases-in-meru 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Poverty, teen marriages fuel GBV cases in Meru https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8AItveIDDCb3SHwYbuEh9CUduALGJW02fjYmk1WC.jpg Stakeholders in Meru have raised the alarm as the county grapples with the effects of early marriages and gender-based violence. Poverty, teen marriages fuel GBV cases in Meru Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557284/new-poll-puts-ruto-ahead-but-leaves-race-for-2027-open 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 open https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0kE7VX39BFK0rtqE9sBaF3qhCPogYuumYNNVqGgl.jpg If elections were held today, President William Ruto would lead with 35.2 per cent of the vote, according to a new poll by Bobea Report. New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 open Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557285/of-stolen-visions-and-nairobis-woes-wanjiru-speaks-out-on-nairobi-leadership-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Of stolen visions and Nairobi's woes: Wanjiru speaks out on Nairobi leadership crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kQueBEyLlXVwUKb8wcJRnGXqEvg14kpKlTX9YWxx.jpg "The current regime campaigned on my vision but failed to implement it," says Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Margaret Wanjiru Of stolen visions and Nairobi's woes: Wanjiru speaks out on Nairobi leadership crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557286/ex-sports-ps-kaberia-12-others-charged-over-sh3306m-chan-funds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VQHBbOHNvsICcKoPMHAZxmNHdYZ6m3GuZsLl8krl.jpg Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 CHAN. Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557288/foreigners-crackdown-knchr-warns-government-over-rights-violations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Foreigners' crackdown: KNCHR warns Government over rights violations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3b8tDM7DZ8ysWrdsX2R2YlE79v1TOo0Fp7kkVGVz.jpg KNCHR cautions government against unlawful enforcement of immigration and business regulations targeting foreign nationals, calls for fair and non-discriminatory measures. Foreigners' crackdown: KNCHR warns Government over rights violations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557289/narok-mara-blockade-raises-tourism-concern 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Narok-Mara blockade raises tourism concern https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9FFnlASGBqfdmxmaZr1LUprzujbCn6FIkJ6tyJfY.jpg A protest over an unrepaired road on the Narok-Mara highway yesterday left tourists travelling to the Maasai Mara stranded, as safari vehicles and cars formed long queues along the key tourism route. Narok-Mara blockade raises tourism concern Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557291/why-kenyan-traders-are-pushing-back-against-foreign-retailers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Why Kenyan traders are pushing back against foreign retailers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/48VTGJcR7fDpD64YRFG1Irgv3jeOxS86nMhYPoKx.jpg Kenyan traders have raised concerns over the growing presence of foreign-owned businesses in the country’s small-scale retail sector, arguing that some foreign operators are competing directly. Why Kenyan traders are pushing back against foreign retailers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557292/rutos-kajiado-tour-sparks-political-row-as-lenku-allies-cry-foul 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ruto's Kajiado tour sparks political row as Lenku allies cry foul https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6VX8OxveGAzZk7qEkNB2DikOvIwv3bTch8aq7jZn.jpg President William Ruto’s tour of Kajiado County has sparked controversy, with Governor Joseph Ole Lenku’s allies claiming that it was used to undermine the governor and advance UDA politics. Ruto's Kajiado tour sparks political row as Lenku allies cry foul Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557294/you-have-90-days-state-walks-back-snap-order-on-foreign-traders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 You have 90 days: State walks back snap order on foreign traders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VytmfhbKSRickr6cyBMtJblC7Mq2lAp4inWv6o3L.jpg Kenya gives foreign traders 90 days to comply with immigration rules, work permit requirements and valid licences amid uproar; Pres Ruto cautions against threats and intimidation of foreigners. You have 90 days: State walks back snap order on foreign traders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557296/relief-to-youth-and-pwds-as-poultry-rearing-kicks-off-to-reduce-unemployment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Relief to youth and PWDs as poultry rearing kicks off to reduce unemployment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w09KHv6tA580s6O8axJa9yELZtmSpVQ1GeWbua3z.jpg Youth and persons with disabilities in Homa Bay County have received support for starting poultry rearing to enhance job creation in the area. Relief to youth and PWDs as poultry rearing kicks off to reduce unemployment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001557298/south-african-firm-targets-new-east-african-markets-after-makini-school-takeover 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 South African firm targets new East African markets after Makini school takeover https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cjcVflCRVi23jiPGpIksOgonL2RFLZNw3EBF88WT.jpg The regional push is part of Advtech's broader growth trajectory in East Africa, driven by steady enrollment numbers across its existing campuses. South African firm targets new East African markets after Makini school takeover Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557301/ex-sports-ps-kaberia-released-on-sh1m-bail-in-sh3306m-chan-graft-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ex- Sports PS Kaberia released on Sh1m bail in Sh330.6m CHAN graft case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MMxTm5wSggrYzTQ2wi3yXNPiiTZFKZFliKoNGInL.jpg Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia has been granted Sh1 million cash bail after pleading not guilty to corruption charges over an alleged Sh330.6 million irregular CHAN 2018 tender payment. Ex- Sports PS Kaberia released on Sh1m bail in Sh330.6m CHAN graft case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557302/senate-resumes-sittings-with-full-in-tray 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Senate resumes sittings with full in-tray https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oErbLYL388RaguSRcfygQOfKePkrHNPXAknckBF5.jpg The Senate is set to resume sittings after a month-long recess with a full in-tray of Bills, Motions and statements lined up for discussion and approval by the House. Senate resumes sittings with full in-tray Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001557304/firm-bolsters-east-africas-tech-hub-with-data-centre 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Firm bolsters East Africa's tech hub with data centre https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/annhD8BqmHHMAqou9wAFbtQlBuEAZMBphM4wpty8.jpg Digital Realty's growth in Nairobi is part of a larger trend of more investment in data centres across Africa due to the rising need for digital services, cloud computing, and secure data handling. Firm bolsters East Africa's tech hub with data centre Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557305/mwashako-opposes-proposed-tertiary-education-placement-and-funding-bill 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Mwashako opposes proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0sKz8UsdeVZcTB1aZferIs1fF9z4C69i7pqQxuh7.jpg Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako has opposed the proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, warning it could lock needy students out of higher education. Mwashako opposes proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557306/ten-kakamega-health-facilities-to-receive-oxygen-equipment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ten Kakamega health facilities to receive oxygen equipment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8ZtxE501iph062MgZFVTVrgLPAuDUu08MbUrijpt.jpg The equipment supplied under the Oxygen as a Service (O2aaS) programme by the county and Centre for Public Health and Development (CPHD) will improve access to medical-grade oxygen. Ten Kakamega health facilities to receive oxygen equipment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557309/eric-omondi-seven-others-freed-on-bond-over-moi-avenue-traffic-obstruction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cTiIYMDJoBPj2EN2tdeH0qQamLdMkBFv8xLLk4AF.jpg Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been freed by a Nairobi court after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on Monday. Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001557311/mombasa-county-to-forcefully-evacuate-residents-in-flood-prone-areas 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Mombasa County to forcefully evacuate residents in flood-prone areas https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ezBURWTbMLBfxrMwhzQTM3YqwTNziMUobVsfBpLI.jpg Residents living in flood-prone areas in Mombasa County will be forcefully moved to safer places ahead of the El Niño rains, Governor Abdulswamand Nassir has said. Mombasa County to forcefully evacuate residents in flood-prone areas Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001557312/ruto-urges-mombasa-sez-developers-to-build-factories-create-jobs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ developers to build factories, create jobs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BOGudOtT9UehmHgzTczaN31rcNvvJFbqvIZIehi3.jpg President William Ruto has challenged developers of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to move from signing agreements to building factories. Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ developers to build factories, create jobs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557313/political-analyst-zuena-poses-tough-question-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Political analyst Zuena poses tough question ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ddB5oKbnNxwySxN5R6ImhLq38fk732yWGEK6ke7Y.jpg Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to take the lead in pushing for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election. Political analyst Zuena poses tough question ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001557314/mount-kenya-wildfire-what-8700-burnt-hectares-reveal-about-the-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Mount Kenya wildfire: What 8,700 burnt hectares reveal about the crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eyOet450hoVUIM1CWO6pjAcQuu0O4AROcdUKXMFk.jpg More than 3,000 hectares of Mount Kenya Forest have been affected by a wildfire that has burned since September 1, exposing gaps in Kenya’s ability to fight fires in remote forest areas. Mount Kenya wildfire: What 8,700 burnt hectares reveal about the crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557316/expo-targets-50000-students-who-skipped-university-applications 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Expo targets 50,000 students who skipped university applications https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pLHTAdTgXJWnQNfCT3wQeVwZOVeOd4cQwDr0xwxK.jpg More than 50,000 students who qualified for university this year opted out of the application process, challenging Kenya’s 100 per cent transition policy. Expo targets 50,000 students who skipped university applications Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001557317/99000-metric-tonnes-of-fertiliser-for-smallholder-tea-farmers-arrive-in-mombasa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers arrive in Mombasa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TRbYxx9arrwBneMi9IBrdO6b4MZ4Z0Nn8fkcvYqM.jpg Three ships carrying about 99,000 tonnes of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers have arrived in Mombasa, with the government targeting distribution to 800,000 farmers within a month. 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers arrive in Mombasa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557318/mudavadi-says-kenya-is-seeking-to-track-foreign-agents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Mudavadi says Kenya is seeking to track foreign agents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tNHe8TQzfMx946tt6j3Rx4IDTIMMQcZJHcLelkfp.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS), Musalia Mudavadi, has now said Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities. Mudavadi says Kenya is seeking to track foreign agents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001557321/no-work-no-pay-governor-badilisha-tell-striking-nurses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 'No work, no pay,' Governor Badilisha tell striking nurses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JkmMKcr4lreKbudgrPNiCFpu40LN9rL7fPZQ2z5E.jpg Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has ordered nurses participating in the ongoing nurses' strike across the country to return to work. 'No work, no pay,' Governor Badilisha tell striking nurses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001557322/cs-tells-kenyans-living-on-riparian-land-to-move-ahead-of-el-nino-rains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 CS tells Kenyans living on riparian land to move ahead of El Nino rains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/abqcAwgrcmzkTqK4PGuLn3AdWNHYSkHdgroO0hTU.jpg Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has urged Kenyans on riparian land to move to safer grounds to avoid disaster ahead of the El-Nino rains. CS tells Kenyans living on riparian land to move ahead of El Nino rains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001557323/pepela-breaks-ford-kenya-ranks-to-back-barasa-for-bungoma-governor 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Pepela breaks Ford Kenya ranks to back Barasa for Bungoma governor https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8y6nOC0LOJlqusERuTtYEHJaSEEHnpFua5vgbfZn.png Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi Pepela has broken ranks with fellow Ford Kenya legislators backing Tim Wanyonyi for Bungoma governor by endorsing Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for the 2027 race. Pepela breaks Ford Kenya ranks to back Barasa for Bungoma governor Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557325/boda-boda-rider-arrested-over-attempted-abduction-of-university-student 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Boda boda rider arrested over attempted abduction of university student https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SQKvgjOFDf8ZFOhJEEmRAGCGrXU2ty1u6sCE54ZW.jpg A middle-aged boda boda operator will be arraigned before the Kitui Law Courts on Wednesday over the attempted abduction of a third year university student. Boda boda rider arrested over attempted abduction of university student Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001557326/muslims-use-mawlid-to-push-education-peace-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Muslims use Mawlid to push education, peace ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MO5WZK5CJHL7vzsE8N2qqklRDm7rqdTtEXcqAAIy.jpg Muslims in Nairobi have called for greater investment in Islamic education and peaceful coexistence as the community marked the birth of Prophet Muhammad over the weekend. Muslims use Mawlid to push education, peace ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557327/kenya-seeks-to-reopen-vancouver-consulate-to-ease-services-for-diaspora 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Kenya seeks to reopen Vancouver consulate to ease services for diaspora https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rXbtIIEZbhkBXYR7S4ba8vJM4PGFoyzr7CqJFrdZ.jpg Kenya has renewed efforts to reopen its consulate in Vancouver City to make it easier for thousands of Kenyans living in British Columbia and other parts of western Canada to get government services. Kenya seeks to reopen Vancouver consulate to ease services for diaspora Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557328/technology-ai-and-climate-change-drive-diplomacy-courses-at-zetech 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Technology, AI and climate change drive diplomacy courses at Zetech https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RO8EVsBmto8wa98b816UfYa5ZRVBgUiEXzBcOwOI.jpg Zetech University has launched new Master’s and PhD programmes in International Relations and Diplomacy, focusing on emerging issues including AI, technology, cybersecurity and climate change. Technology, AI and climate change drive diplomacy courses at Zetech Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557329/mothers-pay-the-price-as-nurses-strike-cripples-maternity-services-in-nakuru 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Mothers pay the price as nurses' strike cripples maternity services in Nakuru https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AlLbwRlcyE4wGzT7lkPoId2VEZ7zf8l7BSTlRu5D.jpg Expectant women and sick children are among those paying the heaviest price as a nurses’ strike continues to cripple services in public health facilities across Nakuru County. Mothers pay the price as nurses' strike cripples maternity services in Nakuru Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557331/patients-rights-group-urges-ruto-to-intervene-in-nurses-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Patients rights group urges Ruto to intervene in nurses strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9YoEayWjPkhZx17GFFHdXXIfxIBMWQ4xJSQdpZWV.jpg A patients’ rights group has called on President William Ruto to intervene in the ongoing strike by nurses and clinical officers to end disruption of health services. Patients rights group urges Ruto to intervene in nurses strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557332/drone-strike-near-courthouse-in-central-sudan-kills-12 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Drone strike near courthouse in central Sudan kills 12 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f4WRmsVMpODv6BbJEhc8dgkjXUlAkMTpJ4tGtHcm.jpg The attack is the latest in an escalating wave of drone strikes by both the RSF and the Sudanese army. Drone strike near courthouse in central Sudan kills 12 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557333/the-science-behind-kenyas-transforming-alkaline-lakes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 The science behind Kenya's transforming alkaline lakes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/r5AffjgyGnGlAextoXUXA3jVOofeUa8C9mG5cHBx.jpg Scientists say changing weather, rising salinity and nutrient pollution from farms and sewage are driving dramatic algae blooms and crashes in Kenya’s alkaline lakes. The science behind Kenya's transforming alkaline lakes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557335/man-on-trial-in-finland-accused-of-abusing-361-children-online 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Man on trial in Finland accused of abusing 361 children online https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LOuMQzTJGMPBjrLwSeq5LycH88EylmKnYDSvKeOf.jpg A 27-year-old man has gone on trial in Finland accused of sexually abusing 361 boys aged nine to 15 through social media, including Snapchat, between 2019 and 2022. Man on trial in Finland accused of abusing 361 children online Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001557337/market-mismatch-kenya-spends-millions-on-spoilage-as-nutrition-shortfall-widens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Market mismatch: Kenya spends millions on spoilage as nutrition shortfall widens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3tfYgPlSCTOHK35t7kupJ6jiIMSXuAc1FmEgMtY7.jpg Larger vendors handling higher volumes are disproportionately affected by unsold produce at day’s end, revealing a critical issue of poor coordination between supply and demand. Market mismatch: Kenya spends millions on spoilage as nutrition shortfall widens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557338/ncba-marks-100-branch-milestone-with-ruiru-outlet 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 NCBA marks 100-branch milestone with Ruiru outlet https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WjWulhSqZMYd0vGgTt1GziYm2Vzusle6pvGKKvs2.jpg NCBA has hit the 100-branch mark, with the opening ot its newest branch at the Nord Mall in Ruiru, Kiambu County. NCBA marks 100-branch milestone with Ruiru outlet Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001557339/kenya-names-strong-team-for-continental-championship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Kenya names strong team for continental championship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Bap6T1LgRFspzHdTmzgdl0b3sqURbL3pbsJ5Rcdv.jpg The selected players were commended for earning their continental roster spots following stellar performances across the 2026 KGU competitive calendar Kenya names strong team for continental championship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001557340/russia-says-putin-trump-had-frank-call-after-us-envoys-visit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Russia says Putin, Trump had 'frank' call after US envoys visit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/moSWuUOG8w2UJUzURazoPonWvcJuguXMU7k6221q.jpg In a one-hour call on Tuesday, Putin and Trump "exchanged views on the outcome of the visits", Ushakov said. Russia says Putin, Trump had 'frank' call after US envoys visit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557342/omtatah-wants-court-to-stop-affordable-housing-payments-to-private-firm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7qZimbkErlXHazACl8gkepSHz7XOmT2wNi58nhL9.jpg Omtatah wants the payments stopped until the true ownership, directorship, and control of Savola Investment Limited have been conclusively ascertained. Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557344/new-funding-model-connects-over-1000-households-to-electricity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 New funding model connects over 1,000 households to electricity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4xHffSXfMgbrzpu42gwCE3m94LbtzQzRuhw99IbB.jpg Under the programme, county governments contribute up to five million shillings per sub-county, with REREC matching the contribution on a shilling-for-shilling basis. New funding model connects over 1,000 households to electricity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001557345/chinas-teenage-223cm-basketball-player-just-a-little-girl 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 China's teenage 223cm basketball player 'just a little girl' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ct8Q4EwQqJC9ZokhMkiUeK4BocyesezLrwDb8b8M.jpg Zhang's height is listed at 223cm on the website of world governing body FIBA, making her already taller than NBA great Shaquille O'Neal. China's teenage 223cm basketball player 'just a little girl' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557347/sifuna-hits-back-at-ruto-over-opposition-agenda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Sifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/czJjPC5thw2pqahB0pKGLJopW8mzOVhO7v1hb42g.jpg Sifuna said the opposition’s immediate plan was to restore meritocracy in government and remove Ruto from power. Sifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557357/maendeleo-ya-wanawake-extends-election-nominations-by-four-months 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Maendeleo ya Wanawake extends election nominations by four months https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0FnEpCdMnXfooZg94BILnGXY4NthZoD79X0EsJLS.jpg The Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation has pushed back its internal election nomination deadline by four months, citing time lost to a nationwide sensitisation drive on its new savings scheme. Maendeleo ya Wanawake extends election nominations by four months Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001557177/apologies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Apologies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cMgLuFELCS6b9Cm4TTrBm3muvoJ9In00BmfhSb6g.jpg Apologies Apologies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001557204/mudavadis-warning-shot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Mudavadi's warning shot... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yFIHc0ormcc7t8HnppWxBcSjGKDXCLkl5QDOBY82.jpg Mudavadi's warning shot... Mudavadi's warning shot... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001557206/turkana-pastoralists-caught-between-drought-flood-shocks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Turkana Pastoralists caught between drought, flood shocks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4vCNwRNl95LIugAM7TMfv72ttFpYM5hUgcTnIGsL.jpg Turkana’s pastoralists are caught in a worsening cycle of drought and flood risk, leaving families and weakened livestock desperately dependent on timely rain. Turkana Pastoralists caught between drought, flood shocks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557210/kenyan-economy-must-graduate-from-income-statement-to-balance-sheet-thinking 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Kenyan economy must graduate from income statement to balance sheet thinking https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Bp18LoEPnRzPOGO57CsDfGlg1aZ7s4QSELxOU1A5.jpg Kenya must move beyond tax-and-debt “income statement” economics by transparently inventorying and leveraging its vast natural and physical assets to build an asset-backed national balance sheet. Kenyan economy must graduate from income statement to balance sheet thinking Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557214/champions-thunder-and-stanbic-shields-reach-semi-final-play-offs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/le2UG0cbaI7tTOar2MtABVoTuRC7FDuLZxh5Lx6j.jpg Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields are through to the semi-finals of the 2026 season. Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557217/gor-coach-akonnor-praying-for-a-miracle-in-cairo-as-tusker-bottle-lead-in-kigali 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in Kigali https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/39di9MgnrSP18FXVxosCiSySOCdTujDxDlG84Tyr.jpg Kenya’s hopes of keeping two clubs alive in continental football hang by a thread, with Gor Mahia facing a tough comeback mission in Egypt and Tusker fighting for victory at home. Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in Kigali Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557219/el-nino-rains-trigger-crocodile-relocation-and-flood-works-in-lakes-baringo-bogoria 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 El Nino rains trigger crocodile relocation and flood works in Lakes Baringo, Bogoria https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JllAiKDVFBpRDIWcVcEjenYm3CUH445zXBqjFp3y.jpg Rising water levels linked to El Nino rains are driving emergency crocodile translocations and major flood-control works at Lakes Baringo and Bogoria to protect communities and two fragile ecosystems. El Nino rains trigger crocodile relocation and flood works in Lakes Baringo, Bogoria Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557221/kemunto-and-kiplagat-win-stanchart-marathon-warm-up-race 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Kemunto and Kiplagat win Stanchart Marathon warm up race https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ur1pr5lMEAGIayZmXlx59QjODQOJyxWaPdiYHHAY.jpg Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto won the 21km men's and women's races on Sunday’s warm-up race at Parklands Sports Club ahead of the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Kemunto and Kiplagat win Stanchart Marathon warm up race Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001557226/abducting-journalists-wont-stop-the-governments-date-with-comeuppance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Abducting journalists won't stop the government's date with comeuppance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IcY79e89bGHnTu1NNEvCteMNsCwrdBHNFvbIAL4p.jpg The abduction of a Standard journalist underscores the growing pressure on Kenya’s media, but history shows that silencing journalists rarely suppresses scrutiny. Abducting journalists won't stop the government's date with comeuppance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557228/ruto-to-confront-discontent-and-his-failed-promises-in-south-rift 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Ruto to confront discontent and his failed promises in South Rift https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SGhO3Tz9eD3x62QlF5WPltNO2K0MYXbzwyTaIVPD.jpg President William Ruto is returning to his South Rift stronghold for a four-day tour to showcase development projects and rebuild political support ahead of the 2027 election. Ruto to confront discontent and his failed promises in South Rift Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557229/house-team-questions-millions-public-schools-pay-to-kessha 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 House team questions millions public schools pay to KESSHA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2HXfuAFS0YiGLCRPViGZfGdsk3CrNWFOWnXrxpyo.jpg A parliamentary committee is summoning KESSHA officials to explain millions of shillings transferred by public schools, amid concerns over the legality, accountability and oversight of the funds. House team questions millions public schools pay to KESSHA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557231/fear-and-flight-foreign-traders-face-uncertainty-as-ruto-directive-triggers-closures 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Fear and flight: Foreign traders face uncertainty as Ruto directive triggers closures https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ACayJTVv0ubCC7vsABG7E9wxNauzJhwT28aJ7kb1.jpg Tensions are rising in Nairobi as foreign traders face harassment and business closures following a government directive, prompting calls for peaceful enforcement and protection from xenophobia. Fear and flight: Foreign traders face uncertainty as Ruto directive triggers closures Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557232/be-careful-not-to-trigger-south-africa-like-xenophobia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Be careful not to trigger South Africa-like xenophobia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wLxbyi0L13lbM3EuUGflSqutaI9KYMgFSBgjCMoq.jpg President William Ruto’s remarks on foreign traders risk fuelling xenophobia in Kenya. Be careful not to trigger South Africa-like xenophobia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557233/immigrants-not-to-blame-for-kenyas-economic-problems 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Immigrants not to blame for Kenya's economic problems https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cPiP1QDurgT5igwpXk63nwWvgAX8XDXbaDaWHuW1.jpg President Ruto should enhance a stronger regulation and protection of Kenyan enterprises without fuelling xenophobia, Immigrants not to blame for Kenya's economic problems Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557234/doctors-union-threatens-to-join-nurses-strike-as-it-enters-43rd-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Doctors' union threatens to join nurses' strike as it enters 43rd day https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lOgxnDFh8Oey6f2Kn4bhnXVerLuirTXbLs7RG9x8.jpg Doctors have threatened to join the nurses’ 43-day strike and shut down hospitals unless the government resolves the dispute within seven days. Doctors' union threatens to join nurses' strike as it enters 43rd day Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557235/former-teachers-have-the-training-and-patience-to-become-good-political-leaders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Former teachers have the training and patience to become good political leaders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Q7Cq0ygr1lpr0nNMR8o1cMQhpGCo6XekfjeYnuQq.jpg Classroom skills such as communication, patience, critical thinking, organisation and community engagement can translate into effective leadership. Former teachers have the training and patience to become good political leaders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557236/launch-fresh-probe-into-alleged-rape-of-woman-in-hospital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Launch fresh probe into alleged rape of woman in hospital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Dz38dRKPHlJqOTz5ZhTbUoXRwwbxd3j17D59B4YI.jpg The controversial acquittal of a clinical officer accused of raping a kidney patient at a Mombasa hospital. Launch fresh probe into alleged rape of woman in hospital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557239/societies-prosper-when-science-and-culture-are-deliberately-fused 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Societies prosper when science and culture are deliberately fused https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DYa29m24gXdbot85vtoJw6RsXE2VK8rX4NczxRPA.jpg Science should be embedded in everyday African culture rather than confined to laboratories and academic institutions. Societies prosper when science and culture are deliberately fused Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001557240/civil-servants-pension-fund-eyes-brand-clarity-new-products-in-diversification-strategy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Civil servants' pension fund eyes brand clarity, new products in diversification strategy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nHjcfgDhyITnhiGhJ74sDCuVVNpGTSRpyamhwZf3.jpg The Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) plans to introduce mortgage and post-retirement medical savings products as part of its diversification strategy. Civil servants' pension fund eyes brand clarity, new products in diversification strategy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557241/why-the-fear-of-missing-out-is-a-bad-investment-strategy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Why the fear of missing out is a bad investment strategy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YN3fgi3liCGWXR4vvOigk4LD288piSvsWR5VPbI5.jpg Investors, focus on their financial goals, understand where their money is invested, consider liquidity and investment horizons, assess risk against potential returns, and diversify their portfolios. Why the fear of missing out is a bad investment strategy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557242/how-a-ghost-plaintiff-and-forged-orders-gave-away-miwani-estate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 How a 'ghost' plaintiff and forged orders gave away Miwani estate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LxpcaKTCK40s8JsP9IEGPAxXS3dJrKhgKYyRhaam.jpg A parliamentary inquiry has uncovered alleged fraud, forged court documents and irregular land transfers in the long-running dispute over the 9,394-acre Miwani Sugar Mills estate. How a 'ghost' plaintiff and forged orders gave away Miwani estate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001557243/public-wage-bill-hits-sh13-trillion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Public wage bill hits Sh1.3 trillion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M9ptZ8JYTVgb8n3OYwMxoytctJzVC5QLi70xdUXI.jpg Total public wage bill, combining both county and national governments, stood at Sh1.287 trillion by the end of the 2025/26 financial year, having grown 30 per cent over the last five years. Public wage bill hits Sh1.3 trillion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001557244/jitters-as-ruto-clampdown-rattles-businesses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Jitters as Ruto clampdown rattles businesses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bLvWW2ij2Qsw2yTmLVYNp6SarkjASUjNlxhgssgg.jpg President William Ruto has rattled investor confidence by ordering a crackdown on foreign traders and directing Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave. Jitters as Ruto clampdown rattles businesses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557245/ig-kanja-under-fire-from-senators-for-failing-to-arrest-isiolo-governor 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 IG Kanja under fire from senators for failing to arrest Isiolo Governor https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Hr3mhdSVRIYzQhs6QEuMu1frZkDhQBkLuefNJPEj.jpg The Senate has summoned IG Douglas Kanja to explain why police have failed to arrest and present Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo before a committee after he repeatedly ignored its summonses. IG Kanja under fire from senators for failing to arrest Isiolo Governor Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001557246/foreign-hawkers-backlash-have-we-accepted-our-place 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Foreign hawkers backlash: Have we accepted our place? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4q0w8g0ZsLmQa1fCWEB8J31TGGINwMRlHjNdJbDl.jpg Kenya should view foreign hawkers and immigrants through an economic lens, recognising their contribution to jobs, competition and entrepreneurship rather than scapegoating them for unemployment. Foreign hawkers backlash: Have we accepted our place? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557247/court-upholds-cancellation-of-kenya-power-security-tender 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-08 Court upholds cancellation of Kenya Power security tender https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IoC1GPcYx16BNaTNn8Qlrn76cfk81UN5COG0HsKm.jpg The High Court has upheld the cancellation of Kenya Power’s Sh1.8 billion security tender after finding that flaws and inconsistencies in the tender document tainted the entire procurement process. 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