https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553665/police-detain-driver-for-allegedly-running-over-and-killing-a-grade-two-pupil 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Police detain driver for allegedly running over and killing a grade two pupil https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MlYG76iQlKyNTqbHUc0dKYbGj0OAHd16NZa7ZbM4.jpg Police in Kuria West Sub-County are holding a driver after he allegedly ran over and killed a Grade Two pupil moments after dropping him off with the school bus. Police detain driver for allegedly running over and killing a grade two pupil Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553672/fencing-of-kaptagat-forest-to-proceed-land-court-directs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Fencing of Kaptagat Forest to proceed, land court directs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3OLMd4SwqThUF4T1aJTun7ItBF8WA2YT4vSDpAdg.jpg Fencing of Kaptagat Forest will proceed after the conservation exercise was temporarily halted by a court order last week. Fencing of Kaptagat Forest to proceed, land court directs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001553674/where-miners-have-searched-for-gold-for-years-yet-poverty-and-death-continue-to-haunt-them 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mEI6CUt6A7kGZ4RuwpIpg4oLmAB52wSCVHiRHE7t.jpg If holding large gold deposits were the measure of wealth, residents would be driving flashy cars, living in grand homes, and oozing affluence. Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553679/how-obado-was-nailed-five-calls-sh30000-abortion-cash-and-a-cover-up-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 How Obado was nailed: Five Calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a Cover-Up Case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WCq7wbCgk406Ahpf7tRPVhhKNII9bkdmaf1mXFX3.jpg 5 calls to a trusted aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer and a desperate bid to suppress an illicit affair How Obado was nailed: Five Calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a Cover-Up Case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553682/sharon-otienos-family-welcomes-obado-conviction-says-justice-has-finally-been-served 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Sharon Otieno's Family Welcomes Obado Conviction, Says Justice Has Finally Been Served https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pA7aDXMsNEr4mAbj5rEtISXJaYGFXjjxodq619io.jpg The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder Sharon Otieno's Family Welcomes Obado Conviction, Says Justice Has Finally Been Served Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553686/scammed-abandoned-parents-who-hoped-for-justice-in-uasin-gishu-finland-education-plan-plead 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Scammed, abandoned-Parents who hoped for justice in Uasin Gishu Finland education plan plead https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B4U5gokUBwdO8Pbxhfbh6SK4VYlZm51kVtRsDYFB.jpg Victims of the Finland and Canada saga reacted bitterly to the judgment, which they claimed denied them and their children justice. Scammed, abandoned-Parents who hoped for justice in Uasin Gishu Finland education plan plead Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553691/senators-put-duale-on-the-spot-over-utterances-that-may-arouse-ethnic-tensions-in-the-country 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Senators put Duale on the spot over utterances that may arouse ethnic tensions in the country https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/W5AhGMPDQSSq3hRgUzuOg5h4t9OGircyMqoXHBIe.jpg Senators have put Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on the spot over utterances he made in Mandera County on Tuesday that may arouse ethnic tensions in the country. Senators put Duale on the spot over utterances that may arouse ethnic tensions in the country Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553692/face-off-as-rival-politicians-scramble-for-a-piece-of-mulembe-nation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Face off as rival politicians scramble for a piece of Mulembe nation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DYVXlbtbuEA7uPUtEB8xVORklzM9Z0tcmNwZzusq.jpg Western Kenya has become the country's hottest political battleground, where rival political heavyweights are racing to consolidate one of Kenya's most influential voting blocs. Face off as rival politicians scramble for a piece of Mulembe nation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553694/western-leaders-endorse-sifuna-threaten-to-ditch-odm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Western leaders endorse Sifuna threaten to ditch ODM https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ypjR87Bjasrj5G7yrg22LVr1Vk10NPeqGG7FgYHd.jpg A political realignment is unfolding in Western Kenya, with key leaders in Kakamega and Vihiga counties breaking ranks with ODM to endorse Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna Western leaders endorse Sifuna threaten to ditch ODM Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553695/why-luck-wont-strike-twice-for-pauline-njoroge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Why luck won't strike twice for Pauline Njoroge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Dx99nNkzaF0QAm5vx1IsQa8pNDmb0pz5SyiAIii7.jpg Critics have accused her of betraying the retired president, the man under whose wing she cut her teeth. Why luck won't strike twice for Pauline Njoroge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553696/new-assembly-bill-secures-safer-protests-but-is-should-do-more 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 New assembly Bill secures safer protests but is should do more https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gxAjAdNbx6hRyBZCIufylOXGvZ8kVTLL6ZG9pxBq.jpg For over a decade, Kenyans have buried protesters, treated life-changing injuries and watched cycles of violence repeat on our streets and in our communities. New assembly Bill secures safer protests but is should do more Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553656/kidney-transplant-patients-accuse-sha-of-punitive-rules-that-put-lives-at-risk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Kidney transplant patients accuse SHA of 'punitive' rules that put lives at risk https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dk0dmtH3VqB0H9pTbshyPor6VKax2sURSSQZ7PAY.jpg Kidney transplant recipients have accused the Social Health Authority (SHA) of enforcing benefit rules that they say are putting lives at risk. Kidney transplant patients accuse SHA of 'punitive' rules that put lives at risk Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553659/ebola-fear-secrecy-and-trust-is-kenya-getting-risk-communication-right 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Ebola: Fear, secrecy and trust is Kenya getting risk communication right? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/60XSkwj2BRZ5c3bBPOUyQqoITHaGcEU7JUioZOd1.jpg As the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the greatest challenge facing Kenya may not be the virus itself Ebola: Fear, secrecy and trust is Kenya getting risk communication right? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553663/ebola-at-state-house-14-staff-quarantined-as-rutos-congo-trip-shelved-over-ebola-fears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-25 Ebola at State House: 14 staff quarantined as Ruto's Congo trip shelved over Ebola fears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/i7dxnBwY2VSmmo2I6RddHd6Qyn67yKGro1Q9iatD.jpg President Ruto, who is a busy Head of State and who never rests, could have been exposed had the team made contact with him. Ebola at State House: 14 staff quarantined as Ruto's Congo trip shelved over Ebola fears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553664/harambee-starlets-ready-to-rumble 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Harambee Starlets ready to rumble https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OkDwTRYAWklSMjIg0FNmY27JU0516RJXqd94JkhN.jpg Kenya’s national women’s football team, the Harambee Starlets, have arrived in Morocco ahead of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Harambee Starlets ready to rumble Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-nairobian/article/2001553666/marriage-wont-win-votes-mp-kimaiyo-tells-rivals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Marriage won't win votes, MP Kimaiyo tells rivals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XUOhBroF0IjiyxQ8HhDIa07N5qyIKztEa3u12c3N.jpg Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo alias ‘Sonko’ has been on the spotlight for not marrying, a fact his opponents have often used against him politically. Marriage won't win votes, MP Kimaiyo tells rivals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-nairobian/article/2001553667/meet-gen-moses-ali-the-man-who-told-nubi-commnitys-story 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Meet Gen Moses Ali; the man who told Nubi commnity's story https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yMgcbiWeeZ700syXY7t1bDEgqUxrK89rJuVaNfU2.png The death of Gen Ali marks the passing of one of East Africa’s most consequential, yet least understood, public figures. Meet Gen Moses Ali; the man who told Nubi commnity's story Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553668/ruto-seeks-permanent-internship-framework-for-graduates 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Ruto seeks permanent internship framework for graduates https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/24Eqapo52qe8NqXZayzFdP2YHxbkgDAGAbO4vOJX.jpg President William Ruto has called for stronger government and private sector partnerships to create a permanent pathway for young Kenyans transitioning into the labour market. Ruto seeks permanent internship framework for graduates Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553669/this-man-sossion-controversial-educationist-who-deflated-cbc-tyre-but-wants-to-ride-it 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 This man Sossion: Controversial educationist who deflated CBC tyre, but wants to ride it https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JmbfJO5q24tj9hDj8e0FDzFZh3tCVgMrxRUYoj8d.jpg For years, Wilson Sossion was one of the loudest voices challenging Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum. This man Sossion: Controversial educationist who deflated CBC tyre, but wants to ride it Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553670/kenyas-top-sharpshooters-battle-for-glory-ipsc-championship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Kenya's top sharpshooters battle for glory IPSC championship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6dv7NnAjRhrsDkZyUFqtZvPt9FwV3fIf0Y10xXf7.jpg Kenya’s leading practical shooters delivered a thrilling display of speed, accuracy and composure as the 2026 IPSC President’s Medals Championship. Kenya's top sharpshooters battle for glory IPSC championship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553671/kenya-denies-end-of-uk-military-deal-after-batuk-training-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Kenya denies end of UK military deal after BATUK training row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bY8QB94huGoNSSMobgwcnE2qot0jIlfmvhBWMLvV.jpg Kenya dismisses claims that its defence partnership with the United Kingdom has ended, saying the BATUK arrangement remains active despite dispute over planned military exercise. Kenya denies end of UK military deal after BATUK training row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001553675/saudi-arabia-is-running-recruitment-networks-for-sudans-war-reports-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BVcuOz21jzM3TrmvcSVGZiVlVlUA6hf5NNQk6vDU.jpg More than 14 million people have been displaced, including about 9 million internally displaced persons and more than 4.5 million refugees. Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553680/rutos-rating-drops-to-24 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Ruto's rating drops to 24 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ytR1NFutN7D5w3PjXlahwmc6xwBSOR9pIzGfR2kq.jpg President William Ruto would garner a paltry 24% of the vote if elections were to be held today, which is much lower than the 32 per cent he received from another polling two weeks ago Ruto's rating drops to 24 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553681/duale-under-probe-over-alleged-ethnic-remarks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/n8fdeTAXsOtJFOhmsmkIjigv11n96LFsfPxtqDcc.jpg Health CS Aden Duale faces probe over alleged ethnic remarks; NCIC urges leaders to shun divisive politics and incitement. Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553684/plan-ahead-ntsa-system-to-go-offline-for-hours 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ti0iwoQw3eOID4qoOKBELSgWcyBKdQPNfs8cHGQH.jpg NTSA system to undergo scheduled maintenance today; users are advised to plan as services will be temporarily unavailable. Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001553687/48-women-rescued-from-sexual-exploitation-in-kajiado-county 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ND9Psd5zwLdzIBOU3EegDRCKYefZ4D7yvsGSESm4.jpg 48 women have been rescued in two separate operations targeting alleged sexual exploitation and the commercial production of obscene content in Kajiado County. 48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553689/illegal-dental-clinics-put-patients-at-risk-despite-laws-dental-federation-warns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Illegal dental clinics put patients at risk despite laws, dental federation warns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gmbpzNE3deEM0Z08qhobEnka0Rb0MLtCrzMCgd1Q.jpg Illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry, the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has warned. Illegal dental clinics put patients at risk despite laws, dental federation warns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553690/kangata-joins-dcp-months-after-ditching-uda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Zz9O3CW4miqTQdzbbqDMJ0atJ5djGAhhMPaJjPhB.jpg Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will seek re-election in 2027 on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket. Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553693/duale-denies-ethnic-incitement-claims-says-remarks-taken-out-of-context 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oYTxKdeoQSsZyPJMmEiPiMGY0g5yTatu8AqQlEcW.jpg Health CS Aden Duale denies ethnic incitement allegations, says remarks were about inclusivity for all Kenyans, not targeting any community. Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553701/wa-muthende-named-in-alleged-ol-kalou-by-election-robbery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Wa Muthende named in alleged Ol Kalou by-election robbery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AIrfbfelOc2EJ8e0newnYbFThTggMchqXACaGIDQ.jpg Wa Muthende issued a 7-day demand letter for alleged abetting of armed robbery during the Ol Kalou by-election; victim demands compesation. Wa Muthende named in alleged Ol Kalou by-election robbery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553572/how-gachagua-won-ol-kalou-by-election-and-lost-it-the-same-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 How Gachagua won Ol Kalou by-election and lost it the same day https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZZOmiRSJqExT80NxpqAS5Jg84UTex3fSLwFP97Ri.jpg To hail the Ol Kalou win as a victory for the Kikuyu community was a strategic mistake, especially when Gachagua did so while flanked by some of his allies who are not from Mt Kenya. How Gachagua won Ol Kalou by-election and lost it the same day Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553573/it-is-time-for-kenya-to-rethink-judicial-accountability-design 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 It is time for Kenya to rethink judicial accountability design https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PvRx6a0bBr8TnC3wE4s0lOdOy1CQMbuRiBQTI3zy.jpg The court boycott by advocates signified an extra-legal measure in pushing for what has appeared untenable through the normal pipeline of the Judicial Service Commission. It is time for Kenya to rethink judicial accountability design Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553576/beyond-vision-2030 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Beyond Vision 2030 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TMnDw4vIW9LDkrrkvKwlxf611YnCCfklDs9PxFkI.jpg Beyond Vision 2030 Beyond Vision 2030 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553577/why-cracking-student-unrest-is-a-shared-responsibility 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Why cracking student unrest is a shared responsibility https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mPfjKYSHR4xJf9lGDalfmQEG4jNg993YBtWWvvOJ.jpg Over the last couple of months, Kenya has witnessed an unusual surge in cases of student unrest in our schools, resulting in the indefinite closure or temporary of more than 200 institutions. Why cracking student unrest is a shared responsibility Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553578/bar-versus-bench 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Bar versus Bench... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DnnHzQiEpdi7MNY81sC2MBYCBWboOC9fdCx0bthp.jpg Bar versus Bench... Bar versus Bench... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553581/the-economic-and-human-cost-of-neglecting-mental-health-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 The Economic and human cost of neglecting mental health in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kNFDclh6uaypgt0cebYtI0cdab6EuzPhnB1vcG9T.jpg In Kenya, untreated depression and other forms of psychological distress are not merely individual health concerns; they have profound socioeconomic consequences. The Economic and human cost of neglecting mental health in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553585/ogamba-no-student-will-be-left-out-under-new-university-funding-model 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Ogamba: No student will be left out under new university funding model https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/05wTiMwKbMge2CC9NMYtszIbBdhrFjuiI06IzGH6.jpg Education CS Julius Ogamba has defended the new university funding model, saying it is designed to guarantee government support for all eligible students. Ogamba: No student will be left out under new university funding model Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553587/medics-sound-alarm-over-growing-cases-of-heart-attacks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Medics sound alarm over growing cases of heart attacks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5OFJIuroVQYdof1HsBPP3BowoDy3hBD7DyBRw2jK.jpg Cardiologists have warned that heart failure is on the rise in Kenya, driven by lifestyle-related diseases, and are calling for greater public awareness, better data and improved access to treatment. Medics sound alarm over growing cases of heart attacks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553588/nyakach-girls-target-national-football-crown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Nyakach Girls target national football crown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TFdKcJ24o0CJBF1NVZfQeizzwMqxshxLMBqKffan.jpg Nyakach Girls are determined to reclaim the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national girls' football title when this year's national games kick off in Thika next month. Nyakach Girls target national football crown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553589/laiser-hill-keen-to-restore-fading-rugby-7s-glory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Laiser Hill keen to restore fading rugby 7s glory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8qTQA8Tcffm6RNrcCx0ar3yYrdXSqBWj8m78OFfE.jpg Former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions Laiser Hill Academy are eager to reclaim their place on the big boys’ table. Laiser Hill keen to restore fading rugby 7s glory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553591/kda-opposes-scope-of-practice-rules-over-patient-safety-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 KDA opposes scope-of-practice rules over patient safety concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BF0njo7C89UAguNwLSjnYK9Jw7d3cXXpxakLg7dx.jpg KDA has demanded the withdrawal of a new KMPDC scope of practice document, warning it could allow unqualified practitioners to perform advanced dental procedures and put patients at risk. KDA opposes scope-of-practice rules over patient safety concerns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553593/of-charles-owinos-appointment-and-looming-cabinet-reshuffle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Of Charles Owino's appointment and looming cabinet reshuffle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gUvYgpxAEfgKOsv4t09XHeFTPJnYmaQC8Ki1DikC.jpg Ruto’s latest Executive appointments have intensified speculation that the President could soon reshuffle his Cabinet amid legal pressure, political setbacks and 2027 election calculations. Of Charles Owino's appointment and looming cabinet reshuffle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553595/bat-posts-sh31-billion-half-year-net-profit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 BAT posts Sh3.1 billion half-year net profit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gbungZo5aHkTXR61t7SreCvZLes4KVNBA1Tf1yX1.jpg BAT has posted a profit after tax of Sh3.075 billion in the first six months of 2026, a performance the company has described as resilient against a challenging operating environment. BAT posts Sh3.1 billion half-year net profit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001553596/eacc-recovers-public-assets-worth-sh126m-in-western-kenya-anti-graft-drive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 EACC recovers public assets worth Sh126m in Western Kenya anti-graft drive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RmkpnCahZR2hRvSU8v0TIhIdj3r75DM2rUiEfp6J.jpg EACC has recovered public assets worth Sh126 million in Bungoma, Kakamega and Busia counties after investigations into the illegal acquisition of government land and property. EACC recovers public assets worth Sh126m in Western Kenya anti-graft drive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553597/oro-karao-poll-numbers-dont-add-up-use-songs-to-decipher-political-meaning 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 'Oro Karao' poll numbers don't add up, use songs to decipher political meaning https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1c9A2cyKsMlLh3HrCRY6NWPfotcurDPMXdbs2BBz.jpg The Ol Kalou by-elections exposed limits to the effectiveness of government spending,and the influence by state in shaping electoral outcomes, while declining grassroot support. 'Oro Karao' poll numbers don't add up, use songs to decipher political meaning Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553598/how-sifunas-western-tour-has-rattled-kenya-kwanza 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 How Sifuna's Western tour has rattled Kenya Kwanza https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AgL9jCcsWOAKwuq78f9KLXnIcfDhHqU5JNSBeuiH.jpg Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi tour has intensified political competition in Western Kenya, forcing Kenya Kwanza leaders to strengthen their grassroots efforts. How Sifuna's Western tour has rattled Kenya Kwanza Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553600/free-university-is-possible-if-prezzo-ruto-declares-because-he-knows-what-hes-doing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Free university is possible if Prezzo Ruto declares, because he knows what he's doing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A1U308rzpqomDYBUF1OgueNStpw1IkuMeg0pBBXY.jpg Since President Ruto has declared public universities will be fully funded by the government, he knows where the extra money will come from. Free university is possible if Prezzo Ruto declares, because he knows what he's doing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553602/confusion-after-sifunas-paybill-briefly-goes-offline-following-ruto-clash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Confusion after Sifuna's paybill briefly goes offline following Ruto clash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5a5Uo4y2PPvbfzEm5YYL8S4DRpamSnjRfWaWhzO6.jpg Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi paybill briefly went offline, sparking claims of interference from supporters, as the movement gains momentum amid his growing political clash with President Ruto. Confusion after Sifuna's paybill briefly goes offline following Ruto clash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553603/limurus-calling-as-ngugi-wa-thiongo-centre-unveiled-kombani-launches-book 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Limuru's calling, as Ngugi wa Thiong'o Centre unveiled, Kombani launches book https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eyw30HzFEDTCjgGQAsTEavkQsBzDoBVV8OgcsGgd.jpg Writers, books, and cultural institutions are important in documenting history, preserving memory, and fostering public reflection. Limuru's calling, as Ngugi wa Thiong'o Centre unveiled, Kombani launches book Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553604/plan-b-inside-gachaguas-political-wild-card-if-court-upholds-impeachment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Plan B: Inside Gachagua's political wild card if court upholds impeachment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WBOjsgAZuIXvlc0YLXXuEPsXKcGaZdFUwsMtyenB.jpg Gachagua has unveiled a political succession plan for Mt Kenya, saying he has groomed a team of youthful leaders to take over should the courts bar him from contesting elective office. Plan B: Inside Gachagua's political wild card if court upholds impeachment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553605/go-to-eacc-judge-tells-human-group-in-wetangula-kingi-politicking-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Go to EACC, Judge tells human group in Wetang'ula-Kingi politicking case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZdWV44aIGHIxWVGo4rK9KRfTUcCzAbQW30KDm6AD.jpg The High Court has dismissed a case seeking to stop Speakers Wetang’ula and Kingi from partisan politics, directing the complainants to first seek redress through the EACC. Go to EACC, Judge tells human group in Wetang'ula-Kingi politicking case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553607/coffee-revitalisation-programme-in-north-rift-to-triple-production-by-2030 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Coffee Revitalisation Programme in North Rift to triple production by 2030 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/79VFi0fVtiI8hqsUeOryYedOsiSUa1vQhQnvuak8.jpg The Government has intensified efforts to revive Kenya's coffee sector by launching the Coffee Revitalisation Programme in the North Rift region. Coffee Revitalisation Programme in North Rift to triple production by 2030 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553608/uk-moves-batuk-training-to-tanzania-after-kenya-delays-to-renew-licenses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 UK moves BATUK training to Tanzania after Kenya 'delays' to renew licenses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XvxrgdccBa0zj8KYNCy79nHlFxGj1sateaTjsFHt.jpg The UK government has announced plans to relocate a planned military training exercise from Kenya after the government failed to approve the renewal of licenses for BATUK. UK moves BATUK training to Tanzania after Kenya 'delays' to renew licenses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553609/obado-convicted-court-rules-sharon-murdered-to-protect-political-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Obado convicted; court rules Sharon murdered to protect political power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NgKjwbmP4YhRKxYwks1ejDy09aGi43CnTZK72WjW.jpg Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused have been convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno and her unborn child after the court found an eight-year trail of circumstantial evidence. Obado convicted; court rules Sharon murdered to protect political power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553611/day-two-of-lawyers-boycott 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Day two of lawyers boycott https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IllqyNZZGSSOgkjuCXJhnqWkTYwQwlunOXHpgR7O.jpg Lawyers in Mombasa and Kwale have continued their court boycott for a second day, protesting judges who obtained orders blocking investigations into their conduct. Day two of lawyers boycott Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553612/the-reality-of-looming-health-crisis-as-cog-ministry-trade-blame 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 The reality of looming health crisis as CoG, Ministry trade blame https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0JlQ4WRbINj4m1COkw3ZzEXVzu5cJTaypYAy02LJ.jpg A growing dispute between the national government and counties over UHC workers threatens to deepen Kenya’s healthcare crisis as health unions continue strikes and issue new warnings. The reality of looming health crisis as CoG, Ministry trade blame Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553613/locals-hold-demos-in-support-of-efforts-to-fence-kaptagat-forest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Locals hold demos in support of efforts to fence Kaptagat Forest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bSFJcAXalj8JxDxe8r0VNDaTWrCHz5ubH9qLPsNB.jpg Suspected vandals have destroyed a section of an electric fence currently being erected around the 20,000-hectare Kaptagat Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet. Locals hold demos in support of efforts to fence Kaptagat Forest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553614/india-donates-45-tonnes-of-medical-supplies-to-boost-kenyas-ebola-preparedness 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 India donates 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MnnXZZOCgG3VBxT0Wpb7hNAxZHtoKzjIuQB0Sb5j.jpg India has donated 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Kenya to strengthen Ebola preparedness as the country boosts surveillance and response measures amid regional outbreaks. India donates 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553616/murkomen-deflects-criticism-over-goon-violence-to-kanja 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Murkomen deflects criticism over goon violence to Kanja https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CHd9Mxep0x6CQObcFoLGnIHRo8xfZiKxhEbDr6x2.jpg The debate about taming goon culture is turning out to be a blame game as top leaders, Kenyans and the clergy call for stricter measures by security forces to curb the menace. Murkomen deflects criticism over goon violence to Kanja Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553617/aviation-workers-oppose-nys-deployment-as-strike-deadline-nears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Aviation workers oppose NYS deployment as strike deadline nears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ol98X5r0uKzAQBW7y5w3KZaHsumNcRc0CZsCjW9V.jpg A nationwide aviation workers’ strike remains on course as the union accuses KCAA of threatening jobs by deploying NYS officers and failing to resolve long-standing labour grievances. Aviation workers oppose NYS deployment as strike deadline nears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553619/court-finds-rutos-debt-audit-panel-appointment-unconstitutional 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Court finds Ruto's debt audit panel appointment unconstitutional https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wutdsyqtppU6f9SVAJK8WKnbTTDGegkdpFnFOufq.jpg Kenya's High Court has ruled President William Ruto's public debt audit taskforce unconstitutional, finding it unlawfully duplicated the constitutional mandate of the Auditor-General. Court finds Ruto's debt audit panel appointment unconstitutional Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553622/ktda-to-import-19-million-bags-of-fertiliser-for-smallholder-tea-farmers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 KTDA to import 1.9 million bags of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M8MAv1reWBd8oaBw0EHWNKLm5exiUibuTFmVswcC.jpg KTDA will import 1.9 million bags of NPK fertiliser for more than 750,000 smallholder tea farmers ahead of the October short rains under its fertiliser credit scheme. KTDA to import 1.9 million bags of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001553624/gachaguas-formula-for-picking-flagbearer-wrong 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Gachagua's formula for picking flagbearer wrong https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/91yuA4BdqJBx7MMIbg7YweLDCfjjL4EbUDzpuNaB.jpg An opinion argues that Rigathi Gachagua’s proposal to choose the Opposition’s 2027 presidential flagbearer based on vote strength entrenches ethnic politics. Gachagua's formula for picking flagbearer wrong Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001553625/masalani-family-call-for-arrest-of-reservist-after-alleged-shooting-of-a-herder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Masalani family call for arrest of Reservist after alleged shooting of a herder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PornqTyt4xnU0uBR7qPP3Pr7q6105m0J0N0F3Ckt.jpg A family in Masalani, Garissa County, is calling for the arrest of a National Police Reservist accused of shooting and injuring a herder and assaulting others during an alleged attack. Masalani family call for arrest of Reservist after alleged shooting of a herder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001553629/cattle-rustling-victims-allege-foul-play-in-restocking-exercise 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Cattle rustling victims allege foul play in restocking exercise https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K0A8dcX3bRBDP4snIWhRLrkzsptDXGXN5zVNC6Um.jpg Victims of cattle rustling in Meru's Igembe North Constituency have faulted the criteria used by the national government officials in the restocking process. Cattle rustling victims allege foul play in restocking exercise Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553630/mombasa-lawyers-push-for-judicial-reforms-as-court-boycott-continues 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Mombasa lawyers push for judicial reforms as court boycott continues https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/V7ZNPQ9OqERWZKPlYtdzRAucev5xjSReI3gU1bvU.jpg Lawyers in Mombasa have said change in the judiciary must come at all costs and by sacrifice, as they demand that all judicial officers toe the line. Mombasa lawyers push for judicial reforms as court boycott continues Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-nairobian/article/2001553631/from-pulpit-to-police-cell-inside-bishop-ngangas-love-scandal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 From pulpit to police cell: Inside Bishop Ng'ang'a's love scandal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZpcmNkSLexdI4O6WaTkaXMd9xmKMzb8TTTYVXS55.jpg Archbishop Harrison Ng’ang’a has been hit with claims of an alleged sexual affair with Sarah Muthoni Abuya. From pulpit to police cell: Inside Bishop Ng'ang'a's love scandal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/work-life/article/2001553632/webston-kimani-delivery-guy-who-rode-to-riches 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Webston Kimani: Delivery guy who rode to riches https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/j5ZRmhP4ZpU7BPOz9IH9coyqg24bHiK0YPs8KwbJ.jpg As an avid rider who enjoys long-distance adventures, he spent years exploring different places and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Webston Kimani: Delivery guy who rode to riches Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/reproductive-health/article/2001553633/why-dating-motherhood-remain-lonely-battles-for-women-with-sickle-cell 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Why dating, motherhood remain lonely battles for women with sickle cell https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hHl95xqfb1GsMrBFeSZvvxx7tvYa66V17pMBFmp6.jpg For years, discussions on sickle cell disease have centred on pain, blood transfusions and survival. Why dating, motherhood remain lonely battles for women with sickle cell Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553634/why-curriculum-brand-alone-does-not-guarantee-success 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Why curriculum brand alone does not guarantee success https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e6C2iqwwLM6Fr58MTVksYyIqwbckRv5Dk4ITLslk.jpg Writer argues teacher quality, continuous professional development, pastoral care and robust safeguarding policies, learning support and inclusive classroom environments among key factors to evaluate. Why curriculum brand alone does not guarantee success Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553635/kwa-binzaro-victims-buried-naked-without-coffins-court-told 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Kwa Binzaro victims buried naked, without coffins; court told https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Pi2wXZv1awVDmY5ZoZe00ggZr3jhvi7dVB4JNJaO.jpg Although the burials bore some similarities to those of the local community, they differed significantly from the community’s customs. Kwa Binzaro victims buried naked, without coffins; court told Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553637/fida-sharon-otieno-verdict-restores-faith-in-justice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6K6n5WBbDt2NyUmgk9pUfZJswkKt5AuNwDP9oT6a.jpg The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya says the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused in the murder of Sharon Otieno restores public confidence in the justice system. FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553638/too-dark-to-be-our-child-how-darker-complexion-has-ignited-bitter-surrogacy-fight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Too dark to be our child: How darker complexion has ignited bitter surrogacy fight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iBbmlVhybGRZjZd5x3nzbx0NmUnu1Bh6ZIWisoPl.jpg The surrogate fulfilled her part of the agreement by giving the newborn the name chosen by the couple and listing them as the father and mother before leaving. Too dark to be our child: How darker complexion has ignited bitter surrogacy fight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553639/my-lord-i-was-not-aware-ig-kanja-pledges-compliance-in-gatoto-school-standoff 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RePVobS9VCrQWguSowkKeqb0IWcALiiPF03ZguWs.jpg Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the High Court he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday. 'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553641/veteran-coach-juma-abdallah-dies-after-prolonged-illness 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Veteran coach Juma Abdallah dies after prolonged illness https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aFULw0q4jZZ0iB49XaRJ07ygk9w8VT4VhELff0rs.jpg Former AFC Leopards assistant coach Abdalla Juma dies after a long illness, FKF President Hussein Mohammed confirms. Veteran coach Juma Abdallah dies after prolonged illness Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553643/state-to-turn-failed-maize-crop-into-animal-feed-to-cushion-farmers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 State to turn failed maize crop into animal feed to cushion farmers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EqT8OIxPHJwBEhOPG2p280FeT8YhbzElhqcMhoRY.jpg The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. State to turn failed maize crop into animal feed to cushion farmers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553644/letter-from-mogadishu-morocco-hosts-talk-on-piracy-as-india-sentences-somali-pirates 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Letter from Mogadishu: Morocco hosts talk on piracy as India sentences Somali pirates https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MYCQd3pz5q5a4UR8lePwfIloXhqHC8oZaZ3MCHWQ.jpg A major conference on African Maritime Forces has been taking place in Rabat, Morocco at a time when piracy in the Horn of Africa seems to be making a comeback. Letter from Mogadishu: Morocco hosts talk on piracy as India sentences Somali pirates Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553646/revealed-how-much-2025-national-prayer-breakfast-cost-taxpayers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Revealed: How much 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HD8zwvNBe9jTQZRSPDJs3flV22RbJh93IZfUQZaS.jpg Parliament has disclosed it spent Sh26,328,500 on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, ending a year-long standoff with a lawyer who sought the figure through a freedom of information request. Revealed: How much 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553647/immoral-and-illegal-atwoli-slams-kcaa-over-nys-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sfzBzYOjn9oxH6fauICNJz6pFFZYfFnYuK1xBKKV.jpg COTU opposes plan by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to deploy National Youth Service personnel in airport security roles, warns against replacing permanent workers with insecure labour. 'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553648/hundreds-flee-french-peninsula-by-boat-to-escape-wildfire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfire https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H7ZUG6UJrYBt9D98l4oP2FksIooHpnnoixA1Mvqv.jpg Hundreds of people fled by boat from a peninsula in western France on Friday, as authorities ordered it evacuated in the face of a rapidly advancing wildfire. Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfire Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001553649/at-least-17-killed-in-russian-and-ukrainian-long-range-strikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 At least 17 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Eyp6SqYAEKREGY8jqcj16D1tZqqLgR5Me6u5LRBF.jpg At least 17 people killed Friday in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes, as both sides intensify strikes with diplomacy in a deadlock. At least 17 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553650/sonko-blames-supreme-court-for-political-woes-vows-to-fight-back 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Sonko blames Supreme Court for political woes, vows to fight back https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nMeQ1hsvWfWjXWNHdKle9PLtQoZ2HtCUh0zPM78V.jpg Sonko on Thursday said a section of the judges at the apex court is to blame for his impeachment and subsequent decisions that barred him from holding any public office. Sonko blames Supreme Court for political woes, vows to fight back Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553651/tana-river-targets-livestock-feed-hub-with-new-farming-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Tana River targets livestock feed hub with new farming project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FLIXZnEguW8eh34OLQgkLra00wEh0XbBgIDm9BLD.jpg Tana River County could gain more than 1,300 jobs and higher household incomes under a $35 million agricultural project that aims to turn its arid land into a commercial livestock feed production hub. Tana River targets livestock feed hub with new farming project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553652/research-institute-to-adopt-drones-in-wildlife-conservation-census 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Research institute to adopt drones in wildlife conservation census https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1Ly2E6aVd59cnqgvq43ncHtxlwZf2w1l62GUwmeb.jpg The new technology is anticipated to enhance data collection, access difficult and dangerous terrains, and deliver high-quality images and videos for analysis and future use. Research institute to adopt drones in wildlife conservation census Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553653/eu-accuses-tiktok-of-exposing-children-to-risks-online 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 EU accuses TikTok of exposing children to risks online https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QfY9JpuXVM8SdzTPTaFwR3tEs6EwsrzqmjVHq6sc.jpg European Union accuses TikTok of failing to protect children since their account settings expose them to risks like cyberbullying and predatory behaviour, putting the company at risk of a large fine. EU accuses TikTok of exposing children to risks online Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553654/ruto-launches-30000-youth-internship-programme 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Ruto launches 30,000 youth internship programme https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1X7LYIhhwwVz4xVQejcyimYswPdHEeAnfnWnk4Dj.jpg Nyota rollout to equip 820,000 youth with entrepreneurial skills; Pres Ruto says over 122,000 received startup capital and 90,000 others on training and business support. Ruto launches 30,000 youth internship programme Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-nairobian/article/2001553655/didmus-why-i-quit-military-for-national-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Didmus: Why I quit military for national politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lwPwtdqckFe1d9DQsXPQrkMF4aMp9K5jVDO4JmvU.jpg The military gave me discipline, courage and the ability to plan before acting. Those are qualities that still define me today. Didmus: Why I quit military for national politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553657/illicit-alcohol-makes-up-60pc-of-kenyas-consumption-says-industry-lobby 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Illicit alcohol makes up 60pc of Kenya's consumption, says industry lobby https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oVlTU4PN6tvK2fduUlWaXiMYp8E5bSE4YMjiespB.jpg About 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya is illicit, Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya says, warn illegal trade remains a major challenge despite ongoing government crackdowns. Illicit alcohol makes up 60pc of Kenya's consumption, says industry lobby Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553658/ruto-to-certify-40000-skilled-youth-without-formal-qualifications 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Ruto to certify 40,000 skilled youth without formal qualifications https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/in3QNf4PGXUjSrZHtipXhbH6N9ZkxPZkXYCU645L.jpg President Ruto calls for withdrawal and review of the Public Service Internship Bill, 2022, to create a permanent legal framework linking graduates to jobs. Ruto to certify 40,000 skilled youth without formal qualifications Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-nairobian/article/2001553660/teenage-motherhood-did-not-shutter-her-dreams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Teenage motherhood did not shutter her dreams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PcCgjXfL68Z5dLRJvFJbynOgaX77P5h5c7d9rGgx.jpg Raised in a rural village with dreams of becoming a journalist, Emily found herself pregnant while still in secondary school Teenage motherhood did not shutter her dreams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553662/cancer-in-rural-kilifi-a-different-kind-of-pain-and-suffering 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Cancer in rural Kilifi: a different kind of pain and suffering https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N8UqGYxDZ59qNYE54ObfE1dIksYy9bkQld90QUC2.jpg For the past six months, he has not undergone treatment due to financial and logistical challenges. 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