https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558172/rutos-sh26-billion-token-causes-a-storm-in-the-mau-forest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Ruto's Sh2.6 billion token causes a storm in the Mau Forest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XyKvZb6cRnoC47vV7UIIyTKLE1D9K8kph5is1bYT.jpg President William Ruto’s decision to allocate Sh2.6 billion for compensation to victims of the 2019 Mau Forest eviction has ignited new political controversy. Ruto's Sh2.6 billion token causes a storm in the Mau Forest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001558175/tame-the-egos-the-elephant-in-the-opposition-politics-and-the-nightmare-there-in 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Tame the egos: The elephant in the Opposition politics and the nightmare there in https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xxy4AG8zRYX789MXw5z3iqlb5WbjNxIubK1EWZ23.jpg People’s frustration with the incumbent is assumed to be an unconditional endorsement of whoever assembles an outfit that calls itself the alternative. Tame the egos: The elephant in the Opposition politics and the nightmare there in Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558187/museveni-terms-kenyas-g2g-oil-importation-deal-a-middle-scheme-that-swindled-uganda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Museveni terms Kenya's G2G oil importation deal a middle scheme that swindled Uganda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZSVKcYtN5ZDQVCCsFzcC14kban5xeNilNlWg8mil.jpg What Ruto hailed as akili tupu is now at the centre of diplomatic and political controversy following Museveni’s remarks. Museveni terms Kenya's G2G oil importation deal a middle scheme that swindled Uganda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558188/rutos-university-funding-u-turn-exposes-crisis-of-his-own-making 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Ruto's university funding U-turn exposes crisis of his own making https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HLM4j0MoyPQFsPLHybrpWnjUhJJBVEBdZTgPXWub.jpg Beneath this renewed vigour, observers believe Ruto has adopted an arsonist-as-firefighter strategy to manage public emotions. Ruto's university funding U-turn exposes crisis of his own making Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558190/which-way-sifuna-options-for-the-linda-mwananchi-leader-as-rifts-emerge-within 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Which way Sifuna: Options for the Linda Mwananchi leader as rifts emerge within https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ad4UGGyFb1IBoreJ41cl2hSuMr5eP8aAlFe38EB4.jpg The past week has seen the Linda Mwananchi movement thrown into turbulence that appears to test its grip in the country's political landscape. Which way Sifuna: Options for the Linda Mwananchi leader as rifts emerge within Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558194/waiguru-roped-into-sh791-million-nys-saga-by-former-procurement-boss 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Waiguru roped into Sh791 million NYS saga by former procurement boss https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JyRfb1qMIvYwR4jiz92DmDVM4LLnagID74MfTJvr.jpg Kirinyaga County Governor Ann Waiguru has been roped into the Sh791 million corruption saga. Waiguru roped into Sh791 million NYS saga by former procurement boss Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001558131/look-out-for-these-eggshell-abnormalities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Look out for these eggshell abnormalities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OLtJwRqaH32ZSWFDqz6iuTwl7gLNthC9vLD6PRB2.jpg Eggshell abnormalities can signal nutritional, health, management, or environmental problems, so poultry farmers should closely monitor changes and address the underlying cause early. Look out for these eggshell abnormalities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001558132/homa-bay-youth-graduates-spark-green-poultry-revolution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Homa Bay youth graduates spark green poultry revolution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/exQ2qXFdvtRcpRX5bGki125dbWS5vSKCevXIvOrk.jpg Homa Bay youth are using solar-powered brooders to cut poultry costs, reduce chick losses and support more environmentally friendly farming. Homa Bay youth graduates spark green poultry revolution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558133/vignette-literature-is-the-new-genre-of-our-timelines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Vignette literature is the New Genre of our Timelines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gBjopZgbkyp0wwYMPxZnAtwCJxwUyZVPojUuVIxE.jpg Social media is creating a space for vignette-style writing, where brief, sharply observed moments can function as a distinctive form of contemporary literature. Vignette literature is the New Genre of our Timelines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558134/copyright-ai-taking-centre-stage-as-eas-biggest-book-event-beckons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Copyright, AI taking centre stage as EA's biggest book event beckons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dy5G3pzzezrzquy1xoo4OyeEXlkwfsIA7794AugC.jpg As the Nairobi International Book Fair approaches, publishers and authors are confronting persistent copyright challenges while grappling with how AI is reshaping authorship. Copyright, AI taking centre stage as EA's biggest book event beckons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558136/three-men-die-several-injured-in-fuel-tanker-night-explosion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Three men die, several injured in fuel tanker night explosion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K3chl9eyRr8PatGJ9DkdSGqB4FGRV4f5XeWoCocr.jpg Three people have died and others remain critically injured after a fuel tanker exploded in Turbo, Eldoret, as people gathered around the overturned vehicle. Three men die, several injured in fuel tanker night explosion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001558141/academic-papers-are-not-up-for-sale-or-for-decorations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Academic papers are not up for sale or for decorations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hY59x0M8Ez4EpXa7UExyBp2oyVMl2x683ihDPavZ.jpg The controversy over Didmus Barasa’s academic qualifications highlights the need for transparent verification and equal standards of academic accountability for public officials. Academic papers are not up for sale or for decorations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558143/uhuru-ignores-rutos-political-duel-laughs-off-sponyo-moniker 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Uhuru ignores Ruto's political duel, laughs off 'sponyo' moniker https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/j3Dy63S9uFZV3NKCux4tCIFS2lhPTSgRaI5AoUm6.jpg Former President Uhuru Kenyatta avoided a direct political response to President William Ruto’s recent attacks but appeared to mock the “Sponyo” label during a funeral in Murang’a. Uhuru ignores Ruto's political duel, laughs off 'sponyo' moniker Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558144/sign-or-else-healthcare-providers-given-12-days-to-accept-new-sha-contracts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Sign or else...: Healthcare providers given 12 days to accept new SHA contracts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aqUlW7BbNwkRAH0bhcJ1I6QsLWmztTlCPaw6xWYA.jpg Healthcare providers have 12 days to transition to SHA’s new 2026–2029 contracting framework, amid concerns from private and faith-based hospitals over contract terms and payment risks. Sign or else...: Healthcare providers given 12 days to accept new SHA contracts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558146/public-private-partnership-deals-face-more-checks-after-court-ruling 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Public-Private Partnership deals face more checks after court ruling https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/i3L6e7HXqKvDTyoL0bWkxk9TvaiUCjnGKQFfqyFP.jpg The High Court has declared key provisions of Kenya’s PPP Act unconstitutional, requiring parliamentary approval where PPP projects create public expenditure, borrowing and guarantees. Public-Private Partnership deals face more checks after court ruling Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558147/courts-emerge-as-new-battleground-months-before-general-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Courts emerge as new battleground months before General Election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iASsDUndaT8jUrPzJihS2HwfB0WEcNtY6a5hz2Wn.jpg A growing number of court cases over IEBC operations, ballot procurement, tallying procedures and election technology could shape how Kenya conducts the 2027 General Election. Courts emerge as new battleground months before General Election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558148/spl-conundrum-premier-league-kickoff-in-jeopardy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 SPL conundrum: Premier league kickoff in jeopardy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3EYD70bxy5MuXToBw4rVXsyJ4Dq2hDyI7PsUsSEt.jpg The 2026/27 SportPesa Premier League kickoff has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the High Court ordered that Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United play a promotion-relegation playoff. SPL conundrum: Premier league kickoff in jeopardy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558150/how-tariff-regime-has-slowed-kenya-powers-revenue-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 How tariff regime has slowed Kenya Power's revenue growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oeJ4nYtVTFCroLV2m9ARxdCABMrVmwG8csiaUL3K.jpg Kenya Power’s profit rose to Sh24.99 billion in the year to June 2026, but revenue growth lagged behind a sharp increase in electricity sales, with the utility blaming the existing tariff regime. How tariff regime has slowed Kenya Power's revenue growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558151/the-green-gold-town-under-the-sun-wilts-as-its-economy-dims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 The 'Green Gold Town under the sun' wilts as its economy dims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rhiLdMe5HF2mwx0xBttmUp14i4eil967lUyufyMS.jpg Kericho’s economy continues to feel the effects of the 2007/08 post-election violence, job losses and tea-sector mechanisation, with traders calling for renewed investment. The 'Green Gold Town under the sun' wilts as its economy dims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001558152/alarm-as-bakisa-senior-school-records-36-teenage-pregnancies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Alarm as Bakisa Senior School records 36 teenage pregnancies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Am6VLaC8RwbzPIjenDeuBTX7XAbCGHoA22A0SFIv.jpg A surge in teenage pregnancies at Bakisa Senior School has raised fresh concerns over sexual violence, poverty and harmful cultural practices. Alarm as Bakisa Senior School records 36 teenage pregnancies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001558153/why-maraga-is-getting-carried-away-in-the-battle-for-headlines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Why Maraga is getting carried away in the battle for headlines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JoL3uyJQEispBR91lpBEaXdwRccVLoFKq4jdJ4TB.jpg The article argues that former Chief Justice David Maraga’s call to abolish the national presidential tallying centre risks oversimplifying Kenya’s electoral framework. Why Maraga is getting carried away in the battle for headlines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558154/why-amisi-is-making-shikuku-look-like-a-saint 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Why Amisi is making Shikuku look like a saint https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G217JqkMRb1WHEe2JnituG4vPrxWHNtzJleWtQsR.jpg The opinion questions Caleb Amisi’s political manoeuvring and unsubstantiated claims about opposition strategy, while invoking Martin Shikuku’s history to warn against division. Why Amisi is making Shikuku look like a saint Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558155/why-trump-has-barred-cnn-politico-ms-now-from-white-house 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Why Trump has barred CNN, Politico, MS NOW from White House https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3i1fINc6vZsbsHc7NiUAXBDqvjMYov9pxURbyAGR.jpg US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of spreading "fake news" about his administration. Why Trump has barred CNN, Politico, MS NOW from White House Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558156/rutos-scapegoat 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Ruto's scapegoat... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EDfc4SzA5EBf9h11qK0TNLikJ5VeMc8pV9z8nl2X.jpg Ruto's scapegoat... Ruto's scapegoat... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558158/inside-president-rutos-32-stadium-promise 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Inside President Ruto's 32-stadium promise https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xmF5OkLgm216F8nQgl1Xfh99PYIy9ArkV2SOAWpx.jpg President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to build or upgrade 32 stadiums across Kenya aims to expand sports infrastructure and grassroots opportunities, but faces questions over timelines. Inside President Ruto's 32-stadium promise Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558159/talanta-dream-becomes-reality 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Talanta dream becomes reality https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xE8aFd4OLsL3PBsMxIp3I3vdNMYdLbVGhLdy6162.jpg Kenya’s 60,000-seat Raila Odinga International Stadium is nearing completion, despite delays, rising costs and scrutiny over its construction. Talanta dream becomes reality Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558160/death-toll-passes-100-soldiers-in-mali-attack-last-week-sources 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Death toll passes 100 soldiers in Mali attack last week: sources https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1NVsCJjAMMImaXDd9k3tR587Wre63CtJ0tyFN8dy.jpg "The soldiers lacked air support, and many of them were on their first field deployment", the source added, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive situation. Death toll passes 100 soldiers in Mali attack last week: sources Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558161/leaders-who-have-faced-accusations-of-questionable-credentials-in-recent-past 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Leaders who have faced accusations of questionable credentials in recent past https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gG2gocBXFqCbob1oXU56QoIXb78MlycxVbCbC01u.jpg Several prominent Kenyan leaders have faced public and legal scrutiny over the authenticity or recognition of their academic credentials, with the disputes producing varying outcomes. Leaders who have faced accusations of questionable credentials in recent past Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558162/amnesty-accuses-eguinea-of-abusing-us-deportees 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Amnesty accuses E.Guinea of abusing US deportees https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dZNv3kb5KWJgep237uir2AQGF1JrOlzhXAYCSG8T.jpg But Amnesty said they were beaten and violently removed from the hotel last Friday, before being put into an overcrowded cell at a paramilitary police base. Amnesty accuses E.Guinea of abusing US deportees Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558163/at-least-14-killed-10-abducted-in-central-ethiopia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 At least 14 killed, 10 abducted in central Ethiopia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ik1xwdGrdF8kLM6WiGhQEOFFd1sTcZEgOD86yPu0.jpg "Between 14 and 17 people were killed, and more than 10 were abducted," she told AFP. At least 14 killed, 10 abducted in central Ethiopia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558164/open-society-faults-kenya-after-zimbabwean-lawyer-denied-entry 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Open Society faults Kenya after Zimbabwean lawyer denied entry https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dc3Z4iNPW931OMWWrKRW0ndcAKReHzKwRJaNdQHb.jpg Open Society Foundations has accuse Kenyan government of disregarding rule of law after Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro was denied entry despite a court order allowing him to travel to Kenya. Open Society faults Kenya after Zimbabwean lawyer denied entry Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558165/uasu-gives-one-month-ultimatum-over-pay-deal-standoff 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 UASU gives one-month ultimatum over pay deal standoff https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TnA3y2SnZ7tL1OUKnMSVIAosKcG3nJq4Sr4slmyp.jpg UASU has given the Government and IPUCCF until October 18 to resolve the stalled 2025–2029 pay deal, amid wider concerns over university funding, staffing and retirement policies. UASU gives one-month ultimatum over pay deal standoff Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558166/barchok-to-face-full-trial-in-sh275-million-graft-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Barchok to face full trial in Sh2.75 million graft case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7TAeDwx3mdQqwTyB6hmD1hXaTNY2R5rvxdMf128G.jpg Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok will face a full trial over alleged corruption and money-laundering offences after efforts to settle the Sh2.75 million case out of court failed. Barchok to face full trial in Sh2.75 million graft case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558167/civil-society-groups-urge-action-ahead-of-el-nino-rains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Civil society groups urge action ahead of El Nino rains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lLZBqRoZWQTuK7dpb8JXSq9YSyeHnPmCwSgEYI71.jpg Civil society groups are urging national and county governments to turn Kenya’s El Nino preparedness plans into concrete action ahead of the expected October–December rains. Civil society groups urge action ahead of El Nino rains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001558168/foreign-agents-registration-bill-must-not-be-used-to-curb-critics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Foreign Agents Registration Bill must not be used to curb critics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EJ5gphKPpMKaOH6ArFKpPtT9XVwL6CJDNuCFgV9B.jpg Civil society groups are urging Kenya to ensure any proposed foreign-agent law strengthens financial oversight without restricting legitimate civic activity. Foreign Agents Registration Bill must not be used to curb critics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558169/youth-need-more-than-jobs-farming-is-the-new-engine 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Youth need more than jobs: Farming is the new engine https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xfRkBmsXF98JThgrAQdtrnWK1jbz9bh44cYlxGgx.jpg Kenya can address youth unemployment by linking young people to commercial agriculture, technology, finance, processing and markets rather than focusing only on job creation. Youth need more than jobs: Farming is the new engine Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558170/former-epra-boss-seeks-courts-protection-in-family-company-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Former EPRA boss seeks court's protection in family company row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4IETXePUP9VtgFOHFQZg6SiX8rFiEc6QFy3O5Jm5.jpg Former EPRA Director General Daniel Bargoria has moved to court seeking to stop his possible prosecution over alleged forgery in a dispute involving a family-owned company. Former EPRA boss seeks court's protection in family company row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001558171/cattle-theft-threatens-farmers-livelihoods-in-kakamega 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Cattle theft threatens farmers' livelihoods in Kakamega https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ES71QyK7UTPHbMz5oWHCBW4mh5slKk28hfBaNJee.jpg Dairy farmers in Kakamega are raising the alarm over rising cattle theft, with local leaders calling for stronger security measures and intervention by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit. Cattle theft threatens farmers' livelihoods in Kakamega Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/tech-innovation/article/2001558173/tech-driven-emergency-response-gains-ground-as-platform-targets-gaps-in-public-system 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Tech-driven emergency response gains ground as platform targets gaps in public system https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SKU3FoGLTYHEoo72IHNNaaLCTuWm7yHRH2ooAlfE.jpg AURA is expanding its technology-driven emergency response services in Kenya through private-sector partnerships, seeking to improve access to medical and security assistance. Tech-driven emergency response gains ground as platform targets gaps in public system Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001558174/books-stories-key-to-preserving-cultural-heritage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Books, stories key to preserving cultural heritage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oFvoku1t9NmCwwGfDqieM5OnKssIMFfgfPBO1uiT.jpg Books and stories play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and giving voice to communities whose histories have been overlooked or silenced. Books, stories key to preserving cultural heritage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001558176/bamboo-offers-economic-environmental-opportunities-says-cs-barasa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Bamboo offers economic, environmental opportunities, says CS Barasa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8UjzqRcQDHUuEq44kHP8dKsCUsjxXPmwGh9rxdWH.jpg Environment CS Deborah Barasa says Kenya can unlock bamboo’s economic and environmental potential by expanding production, value addition, investment and market access. Bamboo offers economic, environmental opportunities, says CS Barasa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558177/parties-have-power-but-no-purpose-public-money-without-conscience 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Parties have power but no purpose, public money without conscience https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZLHlC4fKQ705E5Ble5RRp0n25yZabsYwM1566RUR.jpg The piece argues that Kenya should demand stronger political education, internal democracy and accountability from parties receiving public funding. Parties have power but no purpose, public money without conscience Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558178/world-will-see-where-kenyans-begin-the-races 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 World will see where Kenyans begin the races https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fNTDSau0nqiFFLsvdN6UTi895Rdg8alvM0CnafeT.jpg Nairobi 2029 will allow Kenya and Africa to showcase the country’s athletics heritage while inspiring a new generation of athletes. World will see where Kenyans begin the races Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558179/young-people-still-face-challenges-in-accessing-essential-healthcare 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Young people still face challenges in accessing essential healthcare https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rtQ9RYCLvkGDNyY4lSZ4bUTyu7L2lkPejxZSFcyQ.jpg Young people continue to face barriers in accessing essential healthcare and sexual and reproductive health services, rights defenders calling for stronger accountability within health system. Young people still face challenges in accessing essential healthcare Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001558180/why-joining-brics-could-be-an-appealing-proposition-for-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Why joining BRICS could be an appealing proposition for Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FwE6ezxnZAkybysDKztjKrrmnYhbibEirEDs3agc.jpg The private sector employs more people than the public sector, which is funded through taxes and levies. Why joining BRICS could be an appealing proposition for Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558182/kioni-and-ngunjiri-are-sabotaging-our-party-jubilee-leaders-say 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Kioni and Ngunjiri are sabotaging our party, Jubilee leaders say https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PYz2QLvjrBIBalV5NnYN4Zs8bFVfZ2s6einOJbrt.jpg The leaders accused the two of being used by external forces to wreak havoc within the party. Kioni and Ngunjiri are sabotaging our party, Jubilee leaders say Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558183/keg-announces-annual-editors-convention-to-be-held-in-november 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 KEG announces annual editors' convention to be held in November https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bq0uklRZ5lg83A3ekVb6gZUkCbwHsCIpotRNj90z.jpg KEG will hold its 9th Annual Editors’ Convention in Mombasa in November, focusing on media resilience, election coverage and newsroom preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Election. KEG announces annual editors' convention to be held in November Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558184/can-kenyans-buy-dangote-refinery-shares-here-is-all-you-need-to-know 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Can Kenyans buy Dangote refinery shares? Here is all you need to know https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1dKy4Ccjsk11TNZTOMjocgHFbL2Y0T4O1BFjAKxk.jpg For someone in Kenya, buying the shares currently means navigating Nigeria’s capital market rather than using the local investment channels. Can Kenyans buy Dangote refinery shares? Here is all you need to know Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558185/clinical-officers-vow-to-sustain-strike-in-15-counties-over-cba 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Clinical officers vow to sustain strike in 15 counties over CBA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m33y1fF4y8mBKuP57b15dAbCXD0QSxz4bZKswUzD.jpg Clinical officers have vowed to continue their strike in 15 counties until the 2021–2026 CBA is signed and implemented, citing delays in allowances, staff regularisation and other agreed benefits. Clinical officers vow to sustain strike in 15 counties over CBA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001558191/sifuna-pledges-to-replace-taxi-torched-in-homa-bay-violence-after-standard-story 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Sifuna pledges to replace taxi torched in Homa Bay violence, after Standard story https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1bQpx95WvmzMDu8ogGQ85YCvr5UHLOfg40GV0J9z.jpg Steven’s case is part of the wider destruction of vehicles witnessed during the Homa Bay violence. Sifuna pledges to replace taxi torched in Homa Bay violence, after Standard story Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558195/lessons-kenya-can-learn-from-scotland-wales-northern-ireland-memorandum 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Lessons Kenya can learn from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland memorandum https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N73OqLsE3qCaryNtBKNhsouDBikNIfSfgFttEKea.jpg Their demand is not greater autonomy within the union but a formal exit from it, pursued through referendums that Westminster has so far refused to authorise. Lessons Kenya can learn from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland memorandum Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558196/spl-postponement-leaves-kenyan-football-in-fresh-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 SPL postponement leaves Kenyan football in fresh crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3gpDnPvRIxNBUYr2RgNjpsETfxmUh0YDMguVPzuL.jpg Some clubs had already travelled to their venues for matches that will now not be played. SPL postponement leaves Kenyan football in fresh crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558199/duale-accuses-uhuru-of-personal-vendetta-against-ruto-backs-kindiki-for-2032-presidency 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Duale accuses Uhuru of personal vendetta against Ruto, backs Kindiki for 2032 presidency https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1u4AApepPzz7NelCEnUQyxYO9C38M7FriQuzK4SW.jpg Duale said if Uhuru failed to secure an opposition victory in the 2022 General Election, he lacks the capacity to influence the outcome of the 2027 polls. Duale accuses Uhuru of personal vendetta against Ruto, backs Kindiki for 2032 presidency Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558200/arsenal-thrashed-by-brighton-sorry-spurs-lose-again 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UXoVp2WGNK2Fyivp8Va9zQTmzPQ3w9tEcANQD73e.jpg Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defense came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558201/ruto-leaves-for-new-york-ahead-of-un-general-assembly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fWgiUxhEKWV7ZsY6aD1kXVOnPund4ap2qghRGaar.jpg President Ruto leaves for New York for 81st UN General Assembly; to push Africa-financing-Africa agenda, investment and AI in his address, State House Spokesperson Mohammed says Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001558202/from-unemployed-to-tech-trainer-how-ict-skills-are-transforming-nairobi-youth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-19 From unemployed to tech trainer: How ICT skills are transforming Nairobi youth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jiob9lg7zWpCtrcxMOh0moPk1e2viDmxnV8xvtCK.jpg For many of the beneficiaries, that proximity can make the difference between acquiring a skill and remaining locked out of digital opportunities. 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