https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001547150/opposition-wave-slowly-turning-into-tsunami-against-ruto
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2026-05-07
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
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Firstly, a significant strategic advantage for the Opposition lies in the profound familiarity its leading figures possess regarding President Ruto's political modus operandi.
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547165/ruling-on-abortion-endangers-womens-lives-medics-freedom
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2026-05-07
Ruling on abortion endangers women's lives, medics freedom
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By reinstating the Penal Code’s criminal framework and rejecting the constitutional right to abortion care, the court ruling sends a chilling message to healthcare providers.
Ruling on abortion endangers women's lives, medics freedom
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547167/one-africa-one-voice-why-kiswahili-is-continents-missing-link
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2026-05-07
One Africa, one voice: Why Kiswahili is continent's missing link
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Already spoken by over 200 million people across East, Central and parts of Southern Africa, Kiswahili is indigenous, neutral and deeply rooted in African trade and culture.
One Africa, one voice: Why Kiswahili is continent's missing link
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547170/kim-college-sudden-shutdown-has-regulator-been-asleep-at-the-wheel
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2026-05-07
KIM college sudden shutdown: Has regulator been asleep at the wheel?
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By choosing the sledgehammer over the scalpel, TVETA has undermined public confidence in its own competence and good faith, and has handed KIM a narrative of victimhood.
KIM college sudden shutdown: Has regulator been asleep at the wheel?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547182/orengo-babu-accuses-police-of-targeting-supporters-in-kisumu
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2026-05-07
Orengo, Babu accuses police of targeting supporters in Kisumu
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The government and hired goons are intimidating and harassing supporters and mobilisers of the ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu, Orengo and Babu have said.
Orengo, Babu accuses police of targeting supporters in Kisumu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547185/new-faces-enter-the-judiciary-after-jsc-makes-historic-picks
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2026-05-07
New faces enter the Judiciary after JSC makes historic picks
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JSC has picked Justice Joseph Biomdo of the court martial, Emmanuel Bitta from the Attorney General’s Office and Josphat Kuyioni from Parliament, as High Court judges.
New faces enter the Judiciary after JSC makes historic picks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547187/parties-escape-penalty-for-illegal-recruitment-of-members
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2026-05-07
Parties escape penalty for illegal recruitment of members
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Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that four petitioners had not attached an electronic evidence certificate to authenticate data collected from UDA, Jubilee and Farmers parties.
Parties escape penalty for illegal recruitment of members
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547191/ruto-accused-of-ignoring-kenyans-safety-for-the-sake-of-trade-deals
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2026-05-07
Ruto accused of ignoring Kenyans safety for the sake of trade deals
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Human rights defenders and politicians say it is unpatriotic for President Ruto to visit Tanzania and fail to defend Kenyans who were killed, tortured or deported last year.
Ruto accused of ignoring Kenyans safety for the sake of trade deals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547196/killer-fumes-low-standard-fuel-poisons-you-with-every-breath
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2026-05-07
Killer fumes: Low standard fuel poisons you with every breath
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Kenyans face health hazards that could take them to early graves after the government lowered standards for petroleum imports.
Killer fumes: Low standard fuel poisons you with every breath
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547198/gulf-energy-at-the-centre-of-yet-another-dirty-fuel-drama
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2026-05-07
Gulf Energy at the centre of yet another 'dirty fuel' drama
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Just weeks after being exposed as the catalyst for a near-catastrophic fuel shortage that forced Kenya into an emergency oil deal, Gulf Energy Limited is at the centre of a fresh scandal.
Gulf Energy at the centre of yet another 'dirty fuel' drama
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547204/chinese-man-jailed-for-indecent-in-flight-act
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2026-05-07
Chinese man jailed for indecent in-flight act
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The court heard that on December 7, 2025, while on board China Southern Airlines, 45-year-old Li Jainjun touched the private parts of a teenage passenger against her will
Chinese man jailed for indecent in-flight act
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547206/knec-rolls-out-digital-war-on-forged-papers
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2026-05-07
KNEC rolls out digital war on forged papers
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KNEC rolls out blockchain QR system to curb fake certificates, enabling instant verification and boosting trust in academic credentials.
KNEC rolls out digital war on forged papers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547209/kinyanjui-defends-government-decision-to-reintroduce-higher-sulphur-fuel
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2026-05-07
Kinyanjui defends government decision to reintroduce higher Sulphur fuel
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Government defends reintroduction of higher-sulphur fuel, citing global supply disruptions despite environmental concerns over emissions.
Kinyanjui defends government decision to reintroduce higher Sulphur fuel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001547043/kangata-ditches-uda
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2026-05-06
Kang'ata ditches UDA
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Kang'ata ditches UDA.
Kang'ata ditches UDA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547058/economic-survey-fails-to-explain-reasons-for-rutos-unmet-targets
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2026-05-06
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
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Kenya’s latest Economic Survey reveals a quieter truth behind the headlines: slower growth, shrinking regional standing and a widening gap between ambition and reality.
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547061/leave-nganyas-alone-they-define-kenyan-culture-and-creativity
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2026-05-06
Leave Nganyas alone: They define Kenyan culture and creativity
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Nganyas define the Kenyan culture and are some of the most memorable sites in Kenya; I guess more than the Big 5.
Leave Nganyas alone: They define Kenyan culture and creativity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547066/absa-unveils-sh100bn-asset-finance-plan
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2026-05-06
Absa unveils Sh100bn asset finance plan
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Absa Kenya launches Sh100bn asset finance plan with faster approvals and up to 100% funding for businesses and individuals.
Absa unveils Sh100bn asset finance plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547069/firm-bets-on-financial-inclusion-to-unlock-boda-boda-sector-growth
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2026-05-06
Firm bets on financial inclusion to unlock boda boda sector growth
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The shift comes amid reduced exposure by lenders, which previously played a central role in enabling riders to acquire motorcycles.
Firm bets on financial inclusion to unlock boda boda sector growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547070/kenya-targets-sh230bn-from-indigenous-knowledge-assets
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2026-05-06
Kenya targets Sh230bn from indigenous knowledge assets
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Kenya plans to monetise indigenous knowledge via digitisation and partnerships to unlock a Sh230bn annual economy.
Kenya targets Sh230bn from indigenous knowledge assets
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547072/young-innovators-secure-backing-to-scale-attract-investors
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2026-05-06
Young innovators secure backing to scale, attract investors
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Young innovators secure backing from Strathmore and Absa to scale ideas and become investor-ready through structured support.
Young innovators secure backing to scale, attract investors
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547074/alliance-girls-principal-on-tsc-whip-after-uproar-over-illegal-fees
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2026-05-06
Alliance Girls principal on TSC whip after uproar over illegal fees
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This comes after an uproar in a case that has reignited concerns over rising costs in public education.
Alliance Girls principal on TSC whip after uproar over illegal fees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547075/packaged-githeri-the-rise-of-ready-to-eat-meals
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2026-05-06
Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
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Packaged githeri shines at expo as firms push ready-to-eat foods, cutting cooking time and boosting convenience.
Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547077/suluhus-crackdown-call-on-gen-z-rights-activists-puts-ruto-on-spot
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2026-05-06
Suluhu's crackdown call on Gen Z, rights activists puts Ruto on spot
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President Suluhu stated that the dissenting youth should be ‘punished’, arguing that they risk destabilising governments.
Suluhu's crackdown call on Gen Z, rights activists puts Ruto on spot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547078/diplomatic-gaffes-how-rutos-premature-provocative-declarations-are-eroding-kenyas-credibility
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2026-05-06
Diplomatic gaffes: How Ruto's premature, provocative declarations are eroding Kenya's credibility
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President William Ruto’s series of embarrassing diplomatic gaffes jumped a notch higher during his State visit to Tanzania.
Diplomatic gaffes: How Ruto's premature, provocative declarations are eroding Kenya's credibility
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547079/suluhu-questions-ruto-over-plans-to-construct-oil-refinery-in-tanga
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2026-05-06
Suluhu questions Ruto over plans to construct oil refinery in Tanga
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President Suluhu appeared to reprimand President Ruto, who announced plans to build a refinery in Tanga.
Suluhu questions Ruto over plans to construct oil refinery in Tanga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001547080/marurui-demolitions-pain-and-agony-as-houses-plot-owners-count-losses
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2026-05-06
Marurui demolitions: Pain and agony as houses, plot owners count losses
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According to court documents, the prime 54-acre land was initially owned by the late Transport Minister John Michuki.
Marurui demolitions: Pain and agony as houses, plot owners count losses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547081/africas-295-trillion-mineral-wealth-the-unsent-invoice-the-world-owes
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2026-05-06
Africa's $29.5 trillion mineral wealth: The unsent invoice the world owes
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Africa holds $29.5T in minerals but captures little value as raw exports dominate; calls grow for beneficiation and fair pricing.
Africa's $29.5 trillion mineral wealth: The unsent invoice the world owes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547083/inside-smartmatics-iebc-war-over-sh500-million-debt
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2026-05-06
Inside Smartmatic's, IEBC war over Sh500 million debt
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In its case filed before the Commercial High Court, Smartmatic claims the commission decided to pay for the contract in Kenyan shillings, instead of the agreed US dollars.
Inside Smartmatic's, IEBC war over Sh500 million debt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547084/motorists-drivers-count-losses-as-fuel-crisis-bites-in-nairobi
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2026-05-06
Motorists, drivers count losses as fuel crisis bites in Nairobi
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Diesel supplies most affected, grounding heavy trucks and passenger vehicles. City residents urge government to act fast to restore normal operations.
Motorists, drivers count losses as fuel crisis bites in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547085/borrow-smart-or-not-at-all
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2026-05-06
Borrow smart or not at all
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Debt is shaping Kenya’s economy but knowing when to borrow or walk away can determine financial survival or collapse.
Borrow smart or not at all
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547086/government-unions-do-not-care-about-workers-gachagua-says
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2026-05-06
Government, unions do not care about workers, Gachagua says
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Gachagua said that Kenyan workers expected to get relief and hope on Labour Day but all they received were false promises repeated year after year
Government, unions do not care about workers, Gachagua says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547087/paradise-lost-owners-sue-ministry-three-firms
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2026-05-06
'Paradise Lost' owners sue ministry, three firms
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In a saga that now draws the President’s name, accuses the ministry of illegally allowing double allocations while knowing that they own the property.
'Paradise Lost' owners sue ministry, three firms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547088/from-insight-to-action-how-small-businesses-grow
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2026-05-06
From insight to action: How small businesses grow
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SMEs must move from ideas to action using networks, trust, data, and simple systems to unlock growth in a fast-changing economy.
From insight to action: How small businesses grow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547091/del-montes-growing-footprint-in-kenyas-farm-economy
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2026-05-06
Del Monte's growing footprint in kenya's farm economy
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Del Monte Kenya drives jobs, taxes, and exports but faces land disputes, climate pressures, and shifting consumer demand.
Del Monte's growing footprint in kenya's farm economy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547093/revealed-consumption-outpacing-recycling-of-waste
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2026-05-06
Revealed: Consumption outpacing recycling of waste
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Kenya’s e-waste surges as consumption outpaces recycling, exposing gaps in disposal systems and rising pressure on a fragile circular economy.
Revealed: Consumption outpacing recycling of waste
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547095/spl-teams-battle-for-safety-and-position-in-tight-league-run-in
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2026-05-06
SPL: Teams battle for safety and position in tight league run-in
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SPL enters decisive stage as teams battle for top spots and survival, with four key matches shaping the run-in.
SPL: Teams battle for safety and position in tight league run-in
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547097/chan-scandal-is-the-insurance-saga-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg
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2026-05-06
CHAN scandal: Is the insurance saga just the tip of the iceberg?
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Embattled FKF president Mohammed and his deputy Mariga appear separately before parliamentary committee. Federation wrangles likely to affect 2027 Afcon preparations.
CHAN scandal: Is the insurance saga just the tip of the iceberg?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547098/strategic-interventions-collaborations-needed-to-eliminate-malaria
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2026-05-06
Strategic interventions, collaborations needed to eliminate malaria
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Malaria is declining due to vaccines and innovation, but sustained effort is needed to overcome inequality and resistance.
Strategic interventions, collaborations needed to eliminate malaria
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547099/dignity-even-in-death
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2026-05-06
Dignity even in death
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Funerals once sacred spaces of grief now turned into political stages, stripping mourning of dignity and respect.
Dignity even in death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547100/rising-fuel-costs-threaten-fragile-global-aviation-recovery-efforts
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2026-05-06
Rising fuel costs threaten fragile global aviation recovery efforts
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Fuel cost surge from Middle East conflict strains aviation recovery, hits airlines, trade routes amid rising jet fuel prices
Rising fuel costs threaten fragile global aviation recovery efforts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547101/kenyan-diaspora-their-money-is-welcome-but-ideas-are-resisted
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2026-05-06
Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
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Kenyan diaspora sends billions home but remains excluded from decision-making, valued for money more than ideas and expertise.
Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001547104/man-allegedly-kills-mother-in-mukuru-kwa-njenga-slums
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2026-05-06
Man allegedly kills mother in Mukuru kwa Njenga slums
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Police are investigating the brutal killing of a 52-year-old woman whose body was found in a pool of blood at her rented house.
Man allegedly kills mother in Mukuru kwa Njenga slums
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547106/jss-teachers-strike-disrupts-schooling
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2026-05-06
JSS teachers' strike disrupts schooling
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The standoff is increasingly affecting delivery of lessons with schools struggling to maintain normal timetables in the absence of teachers handling core subjects.
JSS teachers' strike disrupts schooling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547108/experts-push-for-a-single-fund-to-make-learning-free
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2026-05-06
Experts push for a single fund to make learning free
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Education stakeholders are pushing for consolidation of school bursaries to create a national education fund to guarantee free and compulsory basic education for all children.
Experts push for a single fund to make learning free
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547110/bahati-men-rally-against-femicide-alcohol-abuse
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2026-05-06
Bahati men rally against femicide, alcohol abuse
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Men in Bahati, Nakuru County, held a large, men-only forum to confront rising femicide, suicides and illicit alcohol abuse while encouraging open discussion on mental health and societal pressures.
Bahati men rally against femicide, alcohol abuse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547111/why-kenya-is-experiencing-fuel-supply-shortages
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2026-05-06
Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages
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Current fuel supply shortages in parts of Kenya are due to a technical and administrative hitch, Energy CS Wandayi says issue being resolved and restocking is underway.
Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547113/mps-call-for-overhaul-of-cancer-treatment-access-and-funding
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2026-05-06
MPs call for overhaul of cancer treatment access and funding
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MPs have called for urgent reforms to Kenya’s cancer care system, warning that reduced funding under SHA and late diagnoses are worsening access, costs and patient outcomes.
MPs call for overhaul of cancer treatment access and funding
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547115/bill-seeking-new-health-regulator-sparks-concern-over-role-overlap
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2026-05-06
Bill seeking new health regulator sparks concern over role overlap
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The proposed law seeks the establishment of Quality Health Care and Patient Safety Authority which will register, licence and accredit health facilities.
Bill seeking new health regulator sparks concern over role overlap
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547116/trust-deficit-is-africas-biggest-threat-to-peace-efforts-uhuru-warns
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2026-05-06
Trust deficit is Africa's biggest threat to peace efforts, Uhuru warns
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that mistrust between governments and citizens now poses the biggest threat to peace efforts across Africa.
Trust deficit is Africa's biggest threat to peace efforts, Uhuru warns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547119/calls-grow-to-integrate-indigenous-medicine-into-kenyas-healthcare-system
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2026-05-06
Calls grow to integrate indigenous medicine into Kenya's healthcare system
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Experts urging Kenya to integrate indigenous medicine into its healthcare system to improve affordability and access while ensuring scientific validation and regulation.
Calls grow to integrate indigenous medicine into Kenya's healthcare system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547120/arsenal-on-cusp-of-history-after-reaching-champions-league-final
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2026-05-06
Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "energy and belief" generated by reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as fuel to complete an historic double.
Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547121/psg-not-here-to-defend-against-bayern-says-luis-enrique
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2026-05-06
PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's second Champions League semi-final at Bayern Munich.
PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547122/why-detectives-are-yet-to-conclude-investigations-in-laikipia-teen-murder-case
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2026-05-06
Why detectives are yet to conclude investigations in Laikipia teen murder case
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Detectives investigating the alleged murder of a teenager in Laikipia are yet to conclude their probe.
Why detectives are yet to conclude investigations in Laikipia teen murder case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547123/bayerns-kompany-channels-inner-tranquility-before-psg-showdown
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2026-05-06
Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown
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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he was in a state of "total calm" before Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547124/ipoa-lawmakers-clash-over-violence-and-police-accountability
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2026-05-06
IPOA, Lawmakers clash over violence and police accountability
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IPOA and lawmakers yesterday clashed over the surging political tension and violence ahead of the 2027 elections, with each party pointing an accusing finger at the other.
IPOA, Lawmakers clash over violence and police accountability
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547125/ruto-allocates-more-funds-to-sectors-likely-to-win-him-votes-in-2027
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2026-05-06
Ruto allocates more funds to sectors likely to win him votes in 2027
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The newly released 2026-27 recurrent expenditure estimates show the Ruto administration has prioritised sectors likely to win him votes.
Ruto allocates more funds to sectors likely to win him votes in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547126/ps-fikirini-calls-for-climate-change-youth-driven-opportunities
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2026-05-06
PS Fikirini calls for climate change youth-driven opportunities
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PS for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, has called on the youth to embrace Climate Change driven employment opportunities in the digital green economy.
PS Fikirini calls for climate change youth-driven opportunities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547127/government-urged-to-address-shortage-of-midwives-on-global-day
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2026-05-06
Government urged to address shortage of midwives on Global Day
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Kenya is facing a severe shortage of midwives, with health experts urging urgent government action to address staffing gaps that are driving burnout and maternal health risks.
Government urged to address shortage of midwives on Global Day
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547128/human-to-human-hantavirus-strain-confirmed-in-cruise-passenger-south-africa
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2026-05-06
Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise passenger: South Africa
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The Andes strain of the hantavirus that is transmissible between humans has been confirmed in a passenger evacuated to South Africa from a stricken cruise ship, the health minister said Wednesday.
Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise passenger: South Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547132/why-kenya-will-refine-its-oil-in-tanzania-wandayi-explains
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2026-05-06
Why Kenya will refine its oil in Tanzania, Wandayi explains
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Kenya plans to begin commercial oil production in South Lokichar, Turkana, by December 2026, with refining to be done in Tanga, Tanzania, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says.
Why Kenya will refine its oil in Tanzania, Wandayi explains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547133/cruise-ship-passenger-with-hantavirus-being-treated-in-zurich
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2026-05-06
Cruise ship passenger with hantavirus being treated in Zurich
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"One person has tested positive for hantavirus in Switzerland," said a Swiss health ministry statement.
Cruise ship passenger with hantavirus being treated in Zurich
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001547134/alarm-as-thieves-target-primary-schools-in-homa-bay
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2026-05-06
Alarm as thieves target primary schools in Homa Bay
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Residents of Karachuonyo West sub-county in Homa Bay County have raised a concern over theft of digital learning gadgets in primary schools.
Alarm as thieves target primary schools in Homa Bay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547135/three-evacuated-from-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship
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2026-05-06
Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
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WHO said two crew members and one other person thought to be infected were being taken off the MV Hondius, anchored off Cape Verde, to be flown to the Netherlands for treatment.
Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547136/police-intensify-war-on-drug-abuse-illicit-brews
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2026-05-06
Police intensify war on drug abuse, illicit brews
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The crackdown comes amid growing concern over rising addiction rates and the deadly impact of unregulated brews, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Police intensify war on drug abuse, illicit brews
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001547137/one-customer-experience-at-a-time-how-digital-banking-is-reshaping-kenyas-economy
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2026-05-06
One customer experience at a time: How digital banking is reshaping Kenya's economy
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Today’s customers compare banking experiences not just to other banks, but to the most intuitive digital platforms they use, from ride-hailing apps to e-commerce marketplaces and streaming services.
One customer experience at a time: How digital banking is reshaping Kenya's economy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547138/germany-firm-biontech-to-cut-up-to-1860-jobs-as-covid-jab-sales-drop
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2026-05-06
Germany firm BioNTech to cut up to 1,860 jobs as Covid jab sales drop
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The biotech company plans to stop operating at three manufacturing sites in Germany by the end of 2027
Germany firm BioNTech to cut up to 1,860 jobs as Covid jab sales drop
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547139/us-trade-gaps-widen-in-march-as-ai-spending-boosts-imports
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2026-05-06
US trade gaps widen in March as AI spending boosts imports
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The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports.
US trade gaps widen in March as AI spending boosts imports
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547140/turkana-county-disburse-sh430-million-bursary-to-support-vulnerable-learners
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2026-05-06
Turkana County disburse Sh430 million bursary to support vulnerable learners
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Turkana County has disbursed Sh430 million in bursaries to support over 165,000 vulnerable learners, boosting school attendance and tackling poverty-related barriers to education.
Turkana County disburse Sh430 million bursary to support vulnerable learners
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001547141/county-eyes-agricultural-modernisation-to-boost-production-earnings
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2026-05-06
County eyes agricultural modernisation to boost production, earnings
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Trans Nzoia County has launched a farmer training programme to modernise agriculture, boost productivity, and increase farmers’ incomes through innovation and skills development.
County eyes agricultural modernisation to boost production, earnings
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001547143/sh255b-mwache-dam-hits-83pc-completion-amid-funding-compensation-concerns
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2026-05-06
Sh25.5b Mwache dam hits 83pc completion amid funding, compensation concerns
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complete but risks delays and poor planning due to funding gaps, compensation disputes, and missing water infrastructure.
Sh25.5b Mwache dam hits 83pc completion amid funding, compensation concerns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547144/vodafone-to-take-control-of-uk-operator
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2026-05-06
Vodafone to take control of UK operator
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Under the agreement, Vodafone will buy out Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s 49-per cent stake in the company through a share cancellation.
Vodafone to take control of UK operator
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001547146/where-kenyan-stars-will-be-chasing-glory-as-diamond-league-meetings-kicks-off
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2026-05-06
Where Kenyan stars will be chasing glory as Diamond League meetings kicks off
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Five-time Diamond League champion Faith Kipyegon will headline the opening leg as she returns to China for the second year in a row.
Where Kenyan stars will be chasing glory as Diamond League meetings kicks off
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001547148/clash-of-culture-versus-modernity-changing-mombasa-skyline
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2026-05-06
Clash of culture versus modernity: Changing Mombasa skyline
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Rapid urban development is transforming Mombasa’s skyline, raising concerns that modern high-rise buildings are eroding its historic Swahili architecture and cultural heritage.
Clash of culture versus modernity: Changing Mombasa skyline
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547149/overlapping-mandates-eroding-public-trust-felix-koskei-warns
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2026-05-06
Overlapping mandates eroding public trust, Felix Koskei warns
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Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says overlapping agencies and weak regulatory systems have eroded public confidence and delayed business approvals.
Overlapping mandates eroding public trust, Felix Koskei warns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001547151/four-schools-destroyed-in-fresh-wave-of-student-unrest
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2026-05-06
Four schools destroyed in fresh wave of student unrest
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A wave of student unrest has swept parts of the Coast, where property of unknown value has been razed in four schools in Taita Taveta and Kilifi counties.
Four schools destroyed in fresh wave of student unrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001547153/leave-uhuru-alone-and-fix-what-is-broken-in-kenya
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2026-05-06
Leave Uhuru alone and fix what is broken in Kenya
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Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey has reportedly filed a motion seeking to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of his pension and retirement benefits
Leave Uhuru alone and fix what is broken in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547155/ai-and-ict-integration-in-cbe
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2026-05-06
AI and ICT integration in CBE
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Teachers drawn from various schools, especially in the rural areas, have benefited from free training aimed at boosting integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and ICT in education.
AI and ICT integration in CBE
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547156/nairobi-pastor-denies-impregnating-teen-member-of-his-church
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2026-05-06
Nairobi pastor denies impregnating teen member of his church
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A pastor in Nairobi is facing serious allegations after being accused of defiling a 15-year-old girl under his pastoral care.
Nairobi pastor denies impregnating teen member of his church
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547157/simeone-atletico-at-crossroads-after-arsenal-champions-league-ko
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2026-05-06
Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KO
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Arsenal's Champions League elimination of Atletico Madrid condemned Diego Simeone's side to a fifth straight season without silverware
Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KO
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001547158/how-arsonists-fooled-police-set-dr-aggrey-dormitory-on-fire
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2026-05-06
How arsonists fooled police, set Dr Aggrey dormitory on fire
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The school has reported four fire outbreaks in the recent past. Last year, parents paid Sh5.5 million for damages after a dormitory was razed.
How arsonists fooled police, set Dr Aggrey dormitory on fire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547159/infantino-defends-world-cup-ticket-prices
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2026-05-06
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547160/revealed-ruto-called-hospital-to-enquire-about-gachaguas-health
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2026-05-06
Revealed: Ruto called hospital to enquire about Gachagua's health
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A document filed in the impeachment cases challenging Parliament’s decision to kick out former DP Gachagua has added a new twist to the matter, with President Ruto now mentioned directly.
Revealed: Ruto called hospital to enquire about Gachagua's health
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001547161/swift-police-action-foils-armed-robbery-in-mombasa-suspect-arrested
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2026-05-06
Swift Police Action Foils Armed Robbery in Mombasa, Suspect Arrested
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An early morning robbery attempt in Mwembe Tayari was cut short after police officers from Mombasa Central Sub-County moved in.
Swift Police Action Foils Armed Robbery in Mombasa, Suspect Arrested
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547162/bomet-senatorial-race-hots-up-as-more-entrants-emerge
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2026-05-06
Bomet Senatorial race hots up as more entrants emerge
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The 2027 Bomet senatorial race is intensifying as new entrants, including Yvonne Chepkirui, join a competitive field featuring Governor Hillary Barchok, Senator Hillary Sigei and Nick Salat.
Bomet Senatorial race hots up as more entrants emerge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motorsport/article/2001547163/tundo-chager-lead-rally-legends-in-welcoming-new-racing-governing-body
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2026-05-06
Tundo, Chager lead rally legends in welcoming new racing governing body
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Kenyan rally legends on welcomed the historic ruling by the High Court of Kenya at Millimani Law Courts in Nairobi that Motorsports Kenya is the lawful and legitimate governing body
Tundo, Chager lead rally legends in welcoming new racing governing body
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547164/kindiki-says-efficient-regulatory-agencies-key-to-government-credibility
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2026-05-06
Kindiki says efficient regulatory agencies key to government credibility
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says, regulatory agencies determine whether citizens and businesses encounter efficiency or delays, clarity or confusion, fairness or inconsistency.
Kindiki says efficient regulatory agencies key to government credibility
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001547166/questions-as-suspect-dies-in-police-cell
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2026-05-06
Questions as suspect dies in police cell
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Police in Homa Bay are investigating an incident where a 24-year-old suspect was found dead in a suspected case of suicide
Questions as suspect dies in police cell
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547168/ps-muthoni-to-chair-pss-for-health-africa-caucus
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2026-05-06
PS Muthoni to chair PSs for Health Africa caucus
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Mary Muthoni has been elected chairperson of the African health principal secretaries, boosting the country’s role in regional health security.
PS Muthoni to chair PSs for Health Africa caucus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547169/parliament-staff-under-probe-for-forging-academic-papers
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2026-05-06
Parliament staff under probe for forging academic papers
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Authorities are probing a senior Parliamentary Service Commission employee over alleged forgery of academic papers.
Parliament staff under probe for forging academic papers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547172/the-health-workforce-crisis
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2026-05-06
The health workforce crisis
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The KEHPHPU has warned that the country’s public health sector could collapse due to an acute shortage of staff.
The health workforce crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547173/nairobi-targets-system-gaps-as-late-cancer-diagnoses-strain-care-capacity
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2026-05-06
Nairobi targets system gaps as late cancer diagnoses strain care capacity
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Cervical and breast cancers remain the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among Kenyan women, despite being highly treatable when detected early.
Nairobi targets system gaps as late cancer diagnoses strain care capacity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547175/ruto-appoints-justice-warsame-to-supreme-court
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2026-05-06
Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme Court
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Warsame's appointment brings the Supreme Court bench to full strength.
Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme Court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001547178/parents-protest-after-classroom-handover-at-kadawa-primary-disrupted
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2026-05-06
Parents protest after classroom handover at Kadawa Primary disrupted
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Parents of Kadawa Primary School in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, today protested after an alleged classroom handover ceremony was disrupted.
Parents protest after classroom handover at Kadawa Primary disrupted
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001547184/pioneering-cnn-founder-ted-turner-dead-at-87
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2026-05-06
Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
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The 24-hour network was the first in the United States to run non-stop news and quickly built a worldwide footprint.
Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547186/cotu-dismisses-gachaguas-push-for-rival-labour-body
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2026-05-06
COTU dismisses Gachagua's push for rival labour body
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COTU-K has dismissed calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a parallel labour organisation, terming the proposal “reckless” and detrimental to workers’ unity.
COTU dismisses Gachagua's push for rival labour body
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547188/rights-groups-condemn-suluhus-remarks-on-clamping-down-gen-z
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2026-05-06
Rights groups condemn Suluhu's remarks on clamping down Gen Z
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They argued that the remarks signal a dangerous shift toward normalising heavy-handed tactics against protesters.
Rights groups condemn Suluhu's remarks on clamping down Gen Z
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547189/ex-lands-minister-amos-kimunya-acquitted-in-sh60m-nyandarua-land-graft-case
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2026-05-06
Ex-Lands minister Amos Kimunya acquitted in Sh60m Nyandarua land graft case
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Court acquits Amos Kimunya and three others in Sh60M Nyandarua land case, citing insufficient evidence.
Ex-Lands minister Amos Kimunya acquitted in Sh60m Nyandarua land graft case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547190/kuccps-announces-final-call-for-university-placement
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2026-05-06
KUCCPS announces final call for university placement
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued another call for qualified students to apply for university and college placement.
KUCCPS announces final call for university placement
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547197/eacc-partnering-with-universities-to-mobilise-youth-in-integrity-training
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2026-05-06
EACC partnering with universities to mobilise youth in integrity training
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EACC is set to partner with the universities in the country, in an initiative aimed at mobilising young people to champion integrity and ethical leadership across the country.
EACC partnering with universities to mobilise youth in integrity training
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001547200/activists-push-for-health-sovereignty-ahead-of-ruto-macron-summit
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2026-05-06
Activists push for health sovereignty ahead of Ruto-Macron summit
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Civil society and community organisations are demanding a seat at the table as African and French leaders gather in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit on May 11 and 12.
Activists push for health sovereignty ahead of Ruto-Macron summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547201/why-public-sector-must-move-beyond-intent-to-deliver-better-services
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2026-05-06
Why public sector must move beyond intent to deliver better services
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Outdated processes, poor coordination between national and county levels, and often-overworked frontline staff add to the difficulties in an experience that could be significantly improved.
Why public sector must move beyond intent to deliver better services
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547205/virus-hit-cruise-ship-evacuees-land-in-europe
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2026-05-06
Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees land in Europe
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A plane believed to be carrying a passenger from a cruise ship struck by the deadly hantavirus landed in the Netherlands on after patients were evacuated from the vessel off Cape Verde.
Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees land in Europe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547207/somali-pirates-abandon-hijacked-uae-dhow-mothership
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2026-05-06
Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow mothership
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Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked lemon-laden Emirati dhow at sea after failing to use the vessel to attack other ships, security sources in Somalia's Puntland state told AFP.
Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow mothership
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547208/ruto-bids-farewell-to-monica-juma-as-she-takes-up-un-roles
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2026-05-06
Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up UN roles
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President William Ruto has formally bid farewell to Kenya’s outgoing National Security Advisor Monica Juma.
Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up UN roles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547210/mps-decry-deplorable-living-conditions-at-mombasa-gsu-camp
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2026-05-06
MPs decry 'deplorable' living conditions at Mombasa GSU camp
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National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security has raised alarm over poor housing and welfare conditions at the General Service Unit (GSU) camp in Mombasa.
MPs decry 'deplorable' living conditions at Mombasa GSU camp
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547212/knec-to-rolls-out-digital-verification-system-on-fake-certificates
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2026-05-06
KNEC to rolls out digital verification system on fake certificates
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Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is planning to unveil a new digital certificate verification system.
KNEC to rolls out digital verification system on fake certificates
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
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