https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560064/rutos-north-rift-tour-puts-spotlight-on-stalled-mega-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-14 Ruto's North Rift tour puts spotlight on stalled mega projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RSxpHNmBuD722XphjeFSq1dzSxagZfABumPAWdzf.jpg Modern markets, affordable housing, sports facilities, roads and water projects are among the initiatives lined up for commissioning or launch during the tour. Ruto's North Rift tour puts spotlight on stalled mega projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560065/supreme-court-to-decide-fate-of-sh10m-judges-car-allowance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-14 Supreme Court to decide fate of Sh10m judges' car allowance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Fyz4SNueO0vA8ismvPSza20Z3rbjbjvTTICLNC5I.jpg At the centre of the dispute is a benefit that increased fivefold in seven years, from Sh2 million in 2011 to Sh10 million in 2018. Supreme Court to decide fate of Sh10m judges' car allowance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001560066/why-ruto-is-losing-the-plot-ahead-of-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-14 Why Ruto is losing the plot ahead of 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iKtr3WrWCHdGnpsSbDc21JqsUWW7P70Ex7M0Fk7D.jpg I wonder when it will dawn on Ruto that accusing someone of betraying him actually increases that person’s standing in the public perception. Why Ruto is losing the plot ahead of 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560052/why-ruto-has-made-uhuru-kenyatta-the-target-of-his-political-attacks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-14 Why Ruto has made Uhuru Kenyatta the target of his political attacks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5GQQPAROXKsgSdsaEfOhWITUsrDsxN4Kt2vEx2nj.jpg Ruto accused Uhuru of breaking their political understanding that each would serve as president for 10 years, claiming the former president turned against him when he sought to succeed him. Why Ruto has made Uhuru Kenyatta the target of his political attacks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560060/is-depicting-homosexuality-a-crime-supreme-court-hears-rafiki-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-14 Is depicting homosexuality a crime? Supreme Court hears Rafiki case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cUTOnJVXiMlYgMpzBe4rSphX1hcaDhAmJV3o40Qj.jpg Is the depiction of homosexuality in a film a promotion of the same or just an artistic expression? Is depicting homosexuality a crime? Supreme Court hears Rafiki case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560062/kenya-urged-to-sustain-ebola-safeguards-as-contact-tracing-continues 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-14 Kenya urged to sustain Ebola safeguards as contact tracing continues https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9ADbjuL1uC8pTjwxonUPn31uTgFkB6lcoUk1j8IG.jpg Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person, or with contaminated materials Kenya urged to sustain Ebola safeguards as contact tracing continues Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560063/waiguru-declares-2027-deputy-presidency-bid-2032-presidential-bid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-14 Waiguru declares 2027 deputy presidency bid, 2032 presidential bid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/liKL69K4ilheWBaStZ2aCT9vZ6j4TVD3P3clduw7.jpg Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has officially declared that she will be in the running to be President William Ruto's running mate. Waiguru declares 2027 deputy presidency bid, 2032 presidential bid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560067/kenya-to-participate-in-russiaafrica-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Kenya to participate in RussiaAfrica Summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/urorgWAV9iXs4KucLWnpZ9AVQA85dBt4sI6cnvLN.jpg “Our discussions with Ambassador Tkachenko also focused on advancing Kenya’s interests in energy, food security and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.” Kenya to participate in RussiaAfrica Summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001560070/ex-gang-leader-sentenced-to-minimum-40-years-for-tupacs-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac's murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zd2MhnyprTyPSn6GwEVNFG0eNPL8GdOY6Y4fBriW.jpg The sentence, which will likely see him die in custody, comes three decades after the gunning down of Tupac. Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac's murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559973/budget-hearings-expose-widening-gap-between-spending-plans-and-funding 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Budget hearings expose widening gap between spending plans and funding https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mGLM8O0CD1Y1GogmYsGLE5uXBPGSI7afCAMjUUwx.jpg Kenya’s budget hearings fail to reveal which programmes will be funded and which will be dropped. Budget hearings expose widening gap between spending plans and funding Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001559975/find-punish-officers-who-have-been-aiding-illegal-conscription-by-russia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Find, punish officers who have been aiding illegal conscription by Russia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KMUYpK5ulAtNCDUnt2wuS3pko1JSSlomrCXmz8xs.jpg The government must investigate and prosecute officials implicated in the illegal recruitment of Kenyans to fight for Russia. Find, punish officers who have been aiding illegal conscription by Russia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001559978/quickmart-ipo-who-is-next 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Quickmart IPO: Who is next? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/13zZinakjSWDaI9nEjChKLtSS3QOHYxJo9Ar9T1g.jpg Quickmart’s proposed IPO could boost its expansion and give Kenyans a stake in a homegrown retailer, but investors must weigh its growth prospects. Quickmart IPO: Who is next? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001559980/the-presidency-is-way-out-of-reach-for-mudavadi-wetangula 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 The presidency is way out of reach for Mudavadi, Wetang'ula https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8qdmV4flaYXIyzTRaPJCWdGe4FJLtvrQ4V4C1pMI.jpg Mudavadi, Wetang’ula and Lusaka face significant hurdles to their presidential ambitions, including fragmented Western Kenya politics and shifting voter expectations. The presidency is way out of reach for Mudavadi, Wetang'ula Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001559983/why-2027-beijing-world-championships-are-crucial-for-nairobi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Why 2027 Beijing World Championships are crucial for Nairobi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mPZ2RKRIDMx6pBTPv9xpw3iM0FCw9FCeJ7YRVJeA.jpg Beijing 2027 offers Nairobi vital lessons ahead of the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Why 2027 Beijing World Championships are crucial for Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559984/you-cant-love-kenya-and-support-ruto-at-the-same-time 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 You can't love Kenya and support Ruto at the same time https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CN6s4MZsZJ8015PUduuIaaznTsrdWfM97bKFHzA7.jpg Ndindi Nyoro discusses his fallout with President Ruto, rejects claims that he is a political mole and outlines his efforts to unite the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. You can't love Kenya and support Ruto at the same time Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559988/the-irony-government-splashes-billions-for-politics-zero-for-university-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 The Irony: Government splashes billions for politics, zero for university education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lC6QyHHcLZl0FAR46g7BHi1uRqRjehokD1229k2k.jpg University lecturers' strike exposes the Government’s failure to secure a lasting salary deal, leaving students stranded despite billions of shillings committed to other sectors. The Irony: Government splashes billions for politics, zero for university education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559989/why-tata-chemicals-has-challenged-order-to-suspend-operations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Why Tata Chemicals has challenged order to suspend operations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Wgdv5HuRjuASgIzKV4KTuHwjBOf0z15BTz7UhyRh.jpg Tata Chemicals Magadi challenges Joho’s plant shutdown order, citing a lack of due process. Why Tata Chemicals has challenged order to suspend operations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559990/if-i-die-blame-sarah-ex-mp-recalls-cohens-chilling-phone-call 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 If I die, blame Sarah: Ex-MP recalls Cohen's chilling phone call https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hxW06b57SGKrMCpCuwbkRWk5OtpxKgPjDYtRzAnI.jpg Former MP Patrick Kariuki has told the High Court that Tob Cohen feared for his life and allegedly blamed his wife, Sarah Wairimu, if anything happened to him. If I die, blame Sarah: Ex-MP recalls Cohen's chilling phone call Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559991/kenya-heads-to-moscow-amid-recruits-uproar 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Kenya heads to Moscow amid recruits' uproar https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1lhnD37Vhd9A6Zi3D0MDAoPQZCqZvUbP1aPxlg2h.jpg Kenya plans to deepen ties with Russia despite growing concerns over Kenyans allegedly deceived into fighting in the Ukraine war. Kenya heads to Moscow amid recruits' uproar Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559992/nyoro-is-a-mole-in-opposition-methu-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Nyoro is a mole in opposition, Methu claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3Xe2H5XJOmzl18i26B1JHcIBDyVrsIZ3vaZ56k7a.jpg John Methu alleges he was offered Sh10 million weekly to split Mt Kenya’s opposition vote. Nyoro is a mole in opposition, Methu claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559993/kenya-airways-to-spend-sh45b-bailout-on-grounded-jet-repairs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Kenya Airways to spend Sh45b bailout on grounded jet repairs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DQJ0nuNXWiUV0umxUAeRiBMVHShFKKAlOZNqiA5y.jpg Kenya Airways’ Sh45 billion bailout will fund aircraft repairs rather than fleet expansion. Kenya Airways to spend Sh45b bailout on grounded jet repairs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559994/lecturers-to-escalate-strike-as-pay-talks-fail 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Lecturers to escalate strike as pay talks fail https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gOFb0v55RJKUHs80p2pi1JMNSTvKSrfuKovuTLwW.jpg University lecturers have vowed to escalate their strike after salary talks with the government collapsed over an inadequate pay offer and unresolved demands. Lecturers to escalate strike as pay talks fail Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559995/revealed-the-gaps-in-illicit-alcohol-fight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Revealed: The gaps in illicit alcohol fight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1B3XaJ1Pg0cCCTzKF5aoLqa5V0je9K21t2qwsQL9.jpg A parliamentary report has blamed high taxes, corruption and weak enforcement for Kenya’s booming illicit alcohol trade. Revealed: The gaps in illicit alcohol fight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559996/ps-ngeno-survives-helicopter-crash-after-troubled-take-off-in-kericho 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 PS Ng'eno survives helicopter crash after troubled take-off in Kericho https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tsVUq909duqCMuEjPcD7shPUTZmag8kmX0ODXMAS.jpg Environment PS Festus Ng’eno and four others survived a Kenya Forest Service helicopter crash at Kericho Golf Club after reported takeoff difficulties. PS Ng'eno survives helicopter crash after troubled take-off in Kericho Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559997/west-africa-is-the-new-frontier-for-crystal-meth-production 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 West Africa is the new frontier for crystal meth production https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MwOtZhAGIzCkIYRJhZMeAVncajaihwW5qO7rgzKi.jpg West Africa is becoming a major crystal meth hub as Mexican cartels exploit weak institutions, prompting calls for stronger regional security cooperation. West Africa is the new frontier for crystal meth production Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001559998/firewood-charcoal-dominate-kitchens-despite-big-investments-in-clean-cooking 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Firewood, charcoal dominate kitchens despite big investments in clean cooking https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mN2orkUqHycZBEgBXXeMPdkqm5Tp9WIhv2iwPuG1.jpg Despite Kenya’s renewable-powered electricity grid, most households still rely on firewood and charcoal due to the high cost of clean cooking alternatives. Firewood, charcoal dominate kitchens despite big investments in clean cooking Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001559999/how-stanchart-deliberately-became-a-tier-two-lender 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 How StanChart deliberately became a tier-two lender https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZrmGWjeS9XWGx67eON8iimi6GtIwblbTdt5BxDpH.jpg Standard Chartered is shifting towards wealthy clients and digital banking, with branch closures and a shrinking market share pushing it into CBK’s tier-two category. How StanChart deliberately became a tier-two lender Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560000/the-public-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 The public debt... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TuyVPGcuR2MnI07fCfaBtxrSBaMSha6F6Po15fnR.jpg Public Debt... The public debt... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560004/knun-calls-for-strict-border-screening-measures-to-prevent-ebola-spread 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 KNUN calls for strict border screening measures to prevent Ebola spread https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LvimBE9HOI3VJOrmQJ3BFU2QVHmvLm7xECpBan2r.jpg KNUN has urged stricter Ebola screening at airports and border points while calling for improved healthcare staffing, patient care and working conditions at JOOTRH. KNUN calls for strict border screening measures to prevent Ebola spread Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560005/friends-school-kamusinga-teacher-arrested-over-sh300000-bribe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Friends School Kamusinga teacher arrested over Sh300,000 bribe https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fkaAGybDHNt1YOHNhuEdpcCTFJN9yUUtv5dwyai0.jpg Lilian Nelima Buluma was arrested on Monday by EACC officers following preliminary investigations into complaints that she had demanded Sh300,000. Friends School Kamusinga teacher arrested over Sh300,000 bribe Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560006/letter-from-mogadishu-nairobi-ebola-virus-case-has-the-region-sneezing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Letter from Mogadishu: Nairobi Ebola virus case has the region sneezing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X2WhqmZmNAwZHtb7wO92Ic6zZlyI0DFJQMY084xx.jpg The confirmation of Kenya’s first Ebola virus case has the entire region on tenterhooks and literally sneezing, including Somalia, whose gateway to the East African Community is Nairobi. Letter from Mogadishu: Nairobi Ebola virus case has the region sneezing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560007/ebola-why-safe-burial-protocols-matter-in-containing-virus 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Ebola: Why safe burial protocols matter in containing virus https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2WKB447Ij4znco1PhbahebkvbyP2GFARkUcvBvt8.jpg Kenya Red Cross has emphasised strict, dignified burial protocols, including avoiding direct contact with Ebola victims’ bodies, to prevent transmission. Ebola: Why safe burial protocols matter in containing virus Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560008/40-more-suspected-goons-arrested-in-homa-bay 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 40 more suspected goons arrested in Homa Bay https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bGYQ8WcZrjhzJrOqIPMnVMl1iVOZ4wRTJ6hQNYgZ.jpg Police in Homa Bay have arrested 40 more youths suspected of looting businesses and causing destruction during protests over the arrest of ODM youth leader Abdi Kassim Sebo. 40 more suspected goons arrested in Homa Bay Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560009/two-police-officers-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-three-year-old 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Two police officers arrested for allegedly defiling three-year-old https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/riwS7YyGfX9OrVnGsa8MEms6aPDPuPqyhOEEizVJ.jpg Two police officers in Meru County have been detained for 14 days as investigations continue into the alleged defilement of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl. Two police officers arrested for allegedly defiling three-year-old Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560011/suspects-accused-of-armed-assault-denied-bail-by-eldoret-court 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Suspects accused of armed assault denied bail by Eldoret court https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oEt7NRWxZJ9r78bHr2Kd8M95oKhoqWdbYCPiUjoU.jpg An Eldoret court has denied bail to two men accused of assaulting a businessman in an alleged armed attack, citing flight risks and possible witness interference. Suspects accused of armed assault denied bail by Eldoret court Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560015/wetangula-fails-to-stop-sh72m-payout-to-mombasa-cement 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Wetang'ula fails to stop Sh7.2m payout to Mombasa Cement https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2TeItu2HnLyE8gj5JmuPUqfH4OzFsquYmr1Bq8ii.jpg The Court of Appeal has dismissed Moses Wetangula’s bid to block Parliament’s Sh7.2 million legal costs payment to Mombasa Cement over a land dispute. Wetang'ula fails to stop Sh7.2m payout to Mombasa Cement Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560020/caroli-omondi-says-ruto-likely-to-lose-2027-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Caroli Omondi says Ruto likely to lose 2027 election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qJBLjIMCAKVjjEFpj7VTgNOVUy2H8YCdQVH6ZaJE.jpg Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says President William Ruto risks losing the 2027 election due to declining support in Mt Kenya. Caroli Omondi says Ruto likely to lose 2027 election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560023/formula-one-to-return-to-africa-in-early-2030s-in-rwanda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DHyvK8HQMHJKl6dHZVwyjM8hQ9fkgYqRI0Ff10xU.jpg Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a decade-long deal with the country on Tuesday. Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560024/court-of-appeal-rejects-state-vodacom-bid-to-suspend-ruling-nullifying-safaricom-sale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Court of Appeal rejects State, Vodacom bid to suspend ruling nullifying Safaricom sale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OuLtFXV4QHkfo4PY1tkqHPHVetQ4sXp4Pm6WA83a.jpg The Court of Appeal has rejected the government’s and Vodacom’s bid to suspend a High Court ruling that nullified the Sh204.3 billion Safaricom share sale. Court of Appeal rejects State, Vodacom bid to suspend ruling nullifying Safaricom sale Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560026/thirst-despair-grip-magadi-as-prolonged-drought-deepens-water-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Thirst, despair grip Magadi as prolonged drought deepens water crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cwCRKRYf1qJSiOfn3E3BPrrEFITMdh3BimSKNcfh.jpg Magadi residents face severe water shortages as drought and the Tata Chemicals shutdown threaten lives and livestock. Thirst, despair grip Magadi as prolonged drought deepens water crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560027/kindiki-calls-for-digital-transformation-of-correctional-services 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Kindiki calls for digital transformation of correctional services https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vNhfGFNaey95yWylOx03kqFl6L2C1GrLoQe08bOk.jpg Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for secure, integrated and data-driven systems to replace fragmented, paper-based processes across the justice system. Kindiki calls for digital transformation of correctional services Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560028/iebc-sued-separately-over-ballot-paper-security-campaign-finance-capping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 IEBC sued separately over ballot paper security, campaign finance capping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E8uff6fTY4p7vkwPn7PeixqBWN8sdZ3seBij4UZK.jpg IEBC is facing two separate court challenges over alleged relaxation of ballot paper security features and the legality of campaign spending limits ahead of the 2027 General Election. IEBC sued separately over ballot paper security, campaign finance capping Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560029/tea-farmers-queue-at-banks-for-bonuses-as-low-payouts-spark-tax-protests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Tea farmers queue at banks for bonuses as low payouts spark tax protests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c6CfIn2iFaDQFl3TqHphVyBFdRBK6pFtvcP0WPF3.jpg Tea farmers have received annual bonuses ranging from Sh12 to Sh50 per kilogramme, with growers in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi protesting low payouts. Tea farmers queue at banks for bonuses as low payouts spark tax protests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560030/how-rutos-dam-project-will-benefit-1000-farmers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 How Ruto's dam project will benefit 1,000 farmers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/L0o0fM0iWIOXoTvg6GcQNXQjR1k4Xuew3rvXPrU7.png President William Ruto has commissioned an irrigation project in Uasin Gishu County that will bring 500 acres under irrigation and help 1,000 farmers reduce their dependence on rainfall. How Ruto's dam project will benefit 1,000 farmers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560031/why-faith-leaders-must-be-at-the-table-shaping-african-values-on-ai 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Why faith leaders must be at the table shaping African values on AI https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Oz1ve0u4zEkaF18phDxaqQyz34DpfrPMmStDSBlk.jpg Many young Africans are already using AI, on their phones, to study, work and ask questions, including the ones they once took to parents, teachers, pastors, imams and elders. Why faith leaders must be at the table shaping African values on AI Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001560032/twendegame-the-sportpesa-league-enters-its-defining-stretch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 TwendeGame!! The SportPesa League enters its defining stretch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Oj4nX2HbqBNV6uD6GANiA17HIwtcVgBrcUxM3M29.jpg The SportPesa League has continued to provide a platform for Kenyan clubs to play, attract players, and improve their relationship with their fans. TwendeGame!! The SportPesa League enters its defining stretch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001560034/new-bid-to-end-delay-of-county-salaries-statutory-remittances-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 New bid to end delay of county salaries, statutory remittances row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/V24n5nhMlXxvMLvJa1lSqLazRI86K0eYUvh8U082.jpg COB is rolling out an IFMIS system to automate salary payments and statutory deductions as counties face Sh100.44 billion in outstanding salary claims and unremitted deductions. New bid to end delay of county salaries, statutory remittances row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560035/12304-north-rift-homes-targeted-in-new-electricity-drive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 12,304 North Rift homes targeted in new electricity drive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1jBOezaK1UDla5m667pk0MgTyq27WSCVJS0tawgZ.jpg REREC is rolling out 217 electricity projects for 12,304 households in Elgeiyo Marakwet and Baringo, with Sh2.512 billion allocated to expand rural power access. 12,304 North Rift homes targeted in new electricity drive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001560037/cyber-resilience-is-the-foundation-for-africas-next-phase-of-digital-growth-mastercard-whitepaper-finds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Cyber resilience is the foundation for Africa's next phase of digital growth, Mastercard whitepaper finds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/j3A0EvhnsWWg0WFK7uM8RI2km1P683jGorwD4aM6.jpg Building the continent's cybersecurity workforce, with more than 200,000 roles unfilled at the end of 2025, is emerging as one of its clearest opportunities to strengthen resilience. Cyber resilience is the foundation for Africa's next phase of digital growth, Mastercard whitepaper finds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560041/oburu-oginga-to-leave-hospital-soon-odm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Oburu Oginga to leave hospital soon - ODM https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FtrKcKbPSa47YEimf4dxSkVDUb5lePfcvOEFdqCU.jpg “In fact, he's headed home either today or tomorrow,” she added. Oburu Oginga to leave hospital soon - ODM Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560042/kenyas-maize-deficit-lessons-from-americas-green-fields 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Kenya's maize deficit: Lessons from America's green fields https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7v0Y4ghA6fJQam3WNTkV2YpX0s9tuXeOxAK8Pfft.jpg Kenya could learn from Iowa’s success in maize farming by investing in improved seeds, biotechnology and agricultural research to boost yields. Kenya's maize deficit: Lessons from America's green fields Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560043/court-finds-businessman-in-contempt-in-embakasi-petrol-station-management-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Court finds businessman in contempt in Embakasi petrol station management row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P3Q51y8hb6rs9pGRbNxjyTIonVQtOUngolkbgRFJ.jpg Roshan, Abdiaziz Ali, Abdifayah Mohamed, sued Abdullahi, arguing that despite court orders, there were goons who invaded the property, beat up security guards and destroyed items. Court finds businessman in contempt in Embakasi petrol station management row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560044/sifuna-meets-njeri-maina-as-opposition-unity-push-gathers-pace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Sifuna meets Njeri Maina as opposition unity push gathers pace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EN67rUn3bYenkV5D8Jt9f8TUAZFMorJv8aTQiUt0.jpg Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has met Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina as opposition leaders seek a common candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Sifuna meets Njeri Maina as opposition unity push gathers pace Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560045/western-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Western politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Tr6ICUU37VroGSUpvJW3rLUMMmfVZzlRAeGb2MO7.jpg Western politics Western politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560046/how-the-global-oil-crisis-has-increased-kenyas-fuel-import-costs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 How the global oil crisis has increased Kenya's fuel import costs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/R2qVzHPKpXutayOyKNEWZtXL2IFqGAmbq7Eg4dSN.jpg Wandayo says attacks on tankers and oil facilities have tightened global fuel supplies, while rising freight and insurance costs. How the global oil crisis has increased Kenya's fuel import costs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560050/eritrea-suffers-heavy-losses-ethiopian-militia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Eritrea suffers 'heavy losses': Ethiopian militia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZUpe2b5oDdoE3BSd60YfJbu2JVlvM8HFgGB0ZydS.jpg Eritrean forces were deployed in Ethiopian territory to support the rebels, raising fears of renewed regional war, but were also forced into an apparent retreat. Eritrea suffers 'heavy losses': Ethiopian militia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560051/former-dr-congo-president-kabila-forms-new-force-with-m23-armed-group 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Former DR Congo president Kabila forms new force with M23 armed group https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lw1nWJX96D5OGjPL8Wy1ZsRrQeGI46S98oJjDFoC.jpg The tie-up was presented at a joint press conference at Kabila's residence in Goma, the major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo that the M23 has controlled since January 2025. Former DR Congo president Kabila forms new force with M23 armed group Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560053/sudan-army-chief-orders-probe-into-border-airstrike-that-killed-72 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Sudan army chief orders probe into border airstrike that killed 72 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LSRsFafMuPu7yJ1s9FpSFuZLMaAkbiNVh0XEiXDy.jpg A witness at the mine had described seeing a plane carry out several strikes on Saturday morning, sparking a panic at the site. Sudan army chief orders probe into border airstrike that killed 72 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560054/pope-leo-in-rome-hospital-for-lung-operation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OqItBLtHNMiV8jzas3MZYaD0vTEXCFeAEXDLlsKQ.jpg The Vatican said the operation to remove a pulmonary nodule, a small growth of tissue in the lung, would be carried out on Tuesday afternoon. Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560055/trump-asks-greece-ambassador-to-resign-amid-ethics-scandal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qqra2GauziA5W6rOOcE1U08IuGCHpq7bJNJRZ5ae.jpg "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters at her first White House briefing. Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560056/houthis-say-saudi-arabia-strikes-oil-site-in-yemens-capital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Houthis say Saudi Arabia strikes oil site in Yemen's capital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/q4sloLpOdllxhXxhwB0WQwdaOkZLoSOHtQ5I5R62.jpg Swiftly responding to the earlier coalition warning, the Houthis had issued a threat to target Riyadh's international airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if the strike went ahead. Houthis say Saudi Arabia strikes oil site in Yemen's capital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560058/un-sees-window-of-opportunity-for-peace-in-eastern-dr-congo 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 UN sees 'window of opportunity' for peace in eastern DR Congo https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SUQixsy8txrPov7uJejSGXFTRQtfMTSjggtJgciH.jpg Several parties including the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the Congolese army have clashed in the territory, prompting a series of international diplomacy efforts. UN sees 'window of opportunity' for peace in eastern DR Congo Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560059/eu-watchdog-says-smart-glasses-must-give-clear-warnings-when-recording 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2kDh2tRC5r0BkC1jDwC8QnJ3JWE4TCuflTn60WQI.jpg Individuals wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant. EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001560061/marathoner-ronald-korir-provisionally-suspended-over-suspected-doping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-13 Marathoner Ronald Korir provisionally suspended over suspected doping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cXO8TM4Cd9A9rorBJBpptEGm1u5oLpPH5gfWrNxY.jpg Korir's suspension comes amid a series of doping cases involving Kenyan distance runners. 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