https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561907/sh36bn-kwale-drug-haul-was-bound-for-south-africa-from-pakistan-says-dci
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2026-11-10
Sh3.6bn Kwale drug haul was bound for South Africa from Pakistan, says DCI
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The 454-kilogramme drug haul worth Sh3.6 billion seized by police in Kwale over the weekend was headed for South Africa after entering Kenya from Pakistan.
Sh3.6bn Kwale drug haul was bound for South Africa from Pakistan, says DCI
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561909/how-sakaja-decision-to-ditch-uda-sparked-discord-in-ruling-alliance
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2026-11-10
How Sakaja decision to ditch UDA sparked discord in ruling alliance
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Governor Johnson Sakaja decision to abandon UDA to ODM, threatens to ignite infighting within the ruling party and confusion among the electorate.
How Sakaja decision to ditch UDA sparked discord in ruling alliance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561910/ruto-pressed-to-release-imf-graft-report-as-billions-lost-to-corruption
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2026-11-10
Ruto pressed to release IMF graft report as billions lost to corruption
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President William Ruto faces mounting pressure to release a withheld IMF corruption report as World Bank findings expose the economic cost of graft.
Ruto pressed to release IMF graft report as billions lost to corruption
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561911/forgiven-not-jailed-inside-kenyas-quiet-push-for-alternative-justice
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2026-11-10
Forgiven, not jailed: Inside Kenya's quiet push for alternative justice
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Kenya’s Alternative Justice System marks a decade of resolving disputes, easing court backlogs and promoting community-based justice, despite concerns over funding, accountability and effectiveness.
Forgiven, not jailed: Inside Kenya's quiet push for alternative justice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561912/kenyas-sh455b-borrowing-spree-and-cost-of-graft
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2026-11-10
Kenya's Sh455b borrowing spree and cost of graft
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Kenya borrowed Sh455 billion through Eurobonds in 2025, while corruption continues to inflate borrowing costs, widen budget deficits and increase the country’s debt burden.
Kenya's Sh455b borrowing spree and cost of graft
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561856/her-body-their-rules-how-maasai-men-call-shots-on-family-planning
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2026-11-09
Her body, their rules: How Maasai men call shots on family planning
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Maasai women face barriers to contraception as cultural beliefs and male authority continue to dictate reproductive choices.
Her body, their rules: How Maasai men call shots on family planning
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561857/apps-close-gaps-in-maternal-mental-healthcare
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2026-11-09
Apps close gaps in maternal, mental healthcare
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Kisumu has launched two free health apps to improve maternal care, pregnancy monitoring, mental health screening and referrals.
Apps close gaps in maternal, mental healthcare
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001561858/how-putin-won-africa-leaders-hearts-with-his-ice-cream-diplomacy
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2026-11-09
How Putin won Africa leaders' hearts with his ice cream diplomacy
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The piece examines how Vladimir Putin used ice-cream diplomacy at the Russia-Africa Summit to court African leaders, including President William Ruto, amid competing geopolitical interests.
How Putin won Africa leaders' hearts with his ice cream diplomacy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561859/new-infrastructure-fund-must-prove-its-worth-to-the-public
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2026-11-09
New infrastructure fund must prove its worth to the public
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The National Infrastructure Fund must demonstrate transparency and accountability by turning proceeds from public asset sales into infrastructure that delivers tangible benefits to Kenyans.
New infrastructure fund must prove its worth to the public
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001561860/what-goes-around-comes-around
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2026-11-09
What goes around comes around...
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What goes around comes around...
What goes around comes around...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001561861/blunami
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2026-11-09
Blunami...
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Blunami...
Blunami...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561862/death-toll-from-saudi-attack-in-yemen-rises-to-44-houthi-media
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2026-11-09
Death toll from Saudi attack in Yemen rises to 44: Houthi media
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20 children among 44 killed following Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's Sanaa Province, Houthis report after truce talks collapses.
Death toll from Saudi attack in Yemen rises to 44: Houthi media
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561863/pakistan-farmers-in-long-fight-to-make-german-firms-pay-for-flood-damage
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2026-11-09
Pakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage
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In a Pakistani village nestled in rice fields, Abdul Hafeez Khoso remembers the vast industrial zones he saw in Germany when he visited to file a pioneering climate legal case.
Pakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001561864/indian-capital-chokes-with-pollution-after-diwali-fireworks
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2026-11-09
Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks
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That is nearly 59 times the WHO's recommended daily maximum.
Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561865/g7-ministers-meet-on-efforts-to-end-ukraine-conflict-halt-new-iran-war
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2026-11-09
G7 ministers meet on efforts to end Ukraine conflict, halt new Iran war
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G7 ministers meet in Paris for talks expected to see European powers press the US to seek a fair settlement for the Ukraine-Russia war and deter Washington from military action against Iran.
G7 ministers meet on efforts to end Ukraine conflict, halt new Iran war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561866/police-raid-home-of-ex-president-of-paraguay
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2026-11-09
Police raid home of ex-president of Paraguay
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Police in Paraguay raided the home of ex-president Santiago Pena as part of a probe into a banking crisis that triggered his dismissal from office and criminal charges against him.
Police raid home of ex-president of Paraguay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561867/fire-in-china-apartment-building-kills-14-state-media-beijing-china
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2026-11-09
Fire in China apartment building kills 14: state media Beijing, China
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A fire that broke out in an apartment building in northern China killed at least 14 people, state media said Monday.
Fire in China apartment building kills 14: state media Beijing, China
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561868/trump-says-iran-war-highly-unlikely-to-resume
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2026-11-09
Trump says Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume
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President Trump casts doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, tells CNN it was "highly unlikely," ahead of meeting with mediator Qatar's Prime Minister.
Trump says Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561869/enact-local-content-bill-to-stem-excesses-of-foreign-investors
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2026-11-09
Enact Local Content Bill to stem excesses of foreign investors
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The Local Content Bill 2025 seeks to compel foreign firms operating in Kenya to acquire or source 60 per cent of their material from local manufacturers and companies.
Enact Local Content Bill to stem excesses of foreign investors
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561870/blind-date-with-a-book-steals-the-show-at-sharjah-book-fair
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2026-11-09
Blind Date with a Book steals the show at Sharjah Book Fair
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Blind Date With A Book is one of the innovative ways Little Puffin Publishing has come up with to encourage readers to unlock the mystery and buy books.
Blind Date with a Book steals the show at Sharjah Book Fair
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001561871/kosgei-and-tuitoek-shine-at-dakar-2026-youth-olympics
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2026-11-09
Kosgei and Tuitoek shine at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
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President Ruto hails Enoch Tuitoek and Abigael Kosgei for winning 3,000m and 2,000m steeplechase gold medals respectively at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics.
Kosgei and Tuitoek shine at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561872/a-mothers-campaign-for-ukrainian-sons-captured-by-russia
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2026-11-09
A mother's campaign for Ukrainian sons captured by Russia
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Tetiana Vyshniak's son, Artem, was captured in 2022 in the southern city of Mariupol after a weeks-long siege by Russia's army.
A mother's campaign for Ukrainian sons captured by Russia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561874/kenya-to-map-its-coffee-flavours-at-inaugural-continental-event
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2026-11-09
Kenya to map its coffee flavours at inaugural continental event
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Kenya will host a coffee cupping event described as the first of its kind in Africa, aiming to map the country’s diverse coffee flavours and regions of origin.
Kenya to map its coffee flavours at inaugural continental event
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561875/tiktok-interrupts-80640-kenyan-live-sessions-over-rule-violations
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2026-11-09
TikTok interrupts 80,640 Kenyan live sessions over rule violations
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99.8 per cent of the videos were removed before users reported them.
TikTok interrupts 80,640 Kenyan live sessions over rule violations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561876/police-retrieve-body-at-mama-ngina-waterfront
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2026-11-09
Police retrieve body at Mama Ngina waterfront
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Police are investigating two separate incidents in Mombasa involving unidentified men whose bodies were discovered in different locations on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Police retrieve body at Mama Ngina waterfront
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561877/clergy-raise-the-alarm-over-political-violence-in-meru-tharaka-nithi
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2026-11-09
Clergy raise the alarm over political violence in Meru, Tharaka Nithi
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Young, jobless youths, reportedly hired by local politicians, have violently disrupted political rallies and other events attended by local politicians in recent weeks.
Clergy raise the alarm over political violence in Meru, Tharaka Nithi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561879/ruto-brands-gachagua-chief-extortionist
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2026-11-09
Ruto brands Gachagua 'chief extortionist'
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President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack on his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, branding him a “chief extortionist”
Ruto brands Gachagua 'chief extortionist'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561880/why-manyatta-to-manyatta-project-is-a-game-changer-in-war-on-rabies
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2026-11-09
Why manyatta to manyatta project is a game changer in war on rabies
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Instead of waiting for dog owners to travel to a vaccination point, animal health workers are riding motorbikes from one settlement to another, knocking on doors and vaccinating dogs and cats.
Why manyatta to manyatta project is a game changer in war on rabies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561882/turning-point-how-a-donkey-kicked-me-out-of-alcohol-addiction
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2026-11-09
Turning point: How a donkey kicked me out of alcohol addiction
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For nearly 26 years, Alex Opiyo watched alcohol consume his earnings, damage his relationships and strip him of the ability to provide for the people who depended on him.
Turning point: How a donkey kicked me out of alcohol addiction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001561883/cop31-opens-with-leaders-under-pressure-to-tackle-climate-crisis
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2026-11-09
COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis
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The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN's chief urged world leaders to "get serious" about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes.
COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561884/court-allows-founding-treasurer-to-join-nakuru-childrens-home-leadership-dispute
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2026-11-09
Court allows founding treasurer to join Nakuru children's home leadership dispute
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The High Court allowed a man claiming to be a founding member and registered treasurer to join a case challenging a Nakuru children home's leadership and control of its assets.
Court allows founding treasurer to join Nakuru children's home leadership dispute
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001561886/somalia-ag-rejects-supreme-court-decision-on-president-mohamuds-term-end
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2026-11-09
Somalia AG rejects Supreme Court decision on President Mohamud's term end
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The Supreme Court found that the Mohamud’s term ended on May 15 and the mandates of both houses of parliament and the federal cabinet expired on April 14.
Somalia AG rejects Supreme Court decision on President Mohamud's term end
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561887/kra-moves-to-enforce-15-per-cent-minimum-tax-on-multinational-companies
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2026-11-09
KRA moves to enforce 15 per cent minimum tax on multinational companies
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The tax was introduced through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024.
KRA moves to enforce 15 per cent minimum tax on multinational companies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001561888/primary-school-heads-convene-amid-jss-autonomy-row
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2026-11-09
Primary school heads convene amid JSS autonomy row
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The contentious question of junior school autonomy, inadequate capitation and the role of P1-trained teachers in school leadership expected to dominate teachers discussions.
Primary school heads convene amid JSS autonomy row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561889/lsk-pile-pressure-over-missing-lawyer-abshir-abdi
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2026-11-09
LSK pile pressure over missing lawyer Abshir Abdi
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has intensified its campaign to secure the release of missing advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi.
LSK pile pressure over missing lawyer Abshir Abdi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561892/five-weeks-of-traffic-disruption-as-kenha-begins-kihunguro-bridge-works
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2026-11-09
Five weeks of traffic disruption as KeNHA begins Kihunguro Bridge works
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Motorists travelling from Nairobi towards Thika will be required to use alternative routes to bypass the affected section.
Five weeks of traffic disruption as KeNHA begins Kihunguro Bridge works
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561893/fkf-woes-are-you-my-friend-my-neighbour-or-my-enemy
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2026-11-09
FKF woes: Are you my friend, my neighbour or my enemy?
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Mariga was missing in action when this particular match started. Perhaps the only one which he had missed in a long time.
FKF woes: Are you my friend, my neighbour or my enemy?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001561894/governor-rotich-deputy-chesereks-bitter-fallout-plays-out-in-public-again
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2026-11-09
Governor Rotich, deputy Cheserek's bitter fallout plays out in public again
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A fallout between Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich and his deputy, Prof Grace Cheserek, has once again played out publicly for the second time in less than four months.
Governor Rotich, deputy Cheserek's bitter fallout plays out in public again
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561895/ncck-demands-sh10b-sha-payments-as-faith-based-hospitals-face-cash-crunch
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2026-11-09
NCCK demands Sh10b SHA payments as faith-based hospitals face cash crunch
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Church leaders have demanded urgent payment of more than Sh10 billion owed to faith-based hospitals by SHA, warning that delayed reimbursements are threatening healthcare delivery.
NCCK demands Sh10b SHA payments as faith-based hospitals face cash crunch
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001561896/three-suspects-attack-police-officer-escape-from-custody
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2026-11-09
Three suspects attack police officer, escape from custody
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The suspects, who were in the male cell at Oyugis Police Station, demanded water to drink at 8 pm after eating supper before a commotion ensued.
Three suspects attack police officer, escape from custody
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561898/ktda-board-appoints-acting-ceo
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2026-11-09
KTDA board appoints acting CEO
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A new acting chief executive officer at KTDA has been appointed, replacing Eng Francis Miano, who is proceeding on retirement.
KTDA board appoints acting CEO
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561899/mudavadi-seeks-performance-based-promotions
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2026-11-09
Mudavadi seeks performance- based promotions
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for a robust legal framework to link public servants’ performance evaluations to promotions.
Mudavadi seeks performance- based promotions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561900/dci-vows-to-intensify-crackdown-on-drug-barons
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2026-11-09
DCI vows to intensify crackdown on drug barons
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DCI boss Amin Mohamed says 1,631 drug suspects arrested between Jan and March 2026, including 278 traffickers; vows tougher action on perpetrators.
DCI vows to intensify crackdown on drug barons
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561901/why-tshisekedi-faces-a-rude-reawakening-over-drc-dialogue
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2026-11-09
Why Tshisekedi faces a rude reawakening over DRC dialogue
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For years, the DRC President Félix Tshisekedi has been dragging his feet after promising the opposition an inter-Congolese dialogue, only to postpone it indefinitely.
Why Tshisekedi faces a rude reawakening over DRC dialogue
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001561902/outrage-as-maasai-mara-university-student-killed-in-hit-and-run-accident
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2026-11-09
Outrage as Maasai Mara University student killed in hit-and-run accident
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Narok town was plunged into grief and anger on Monday following the death of a third-year Maasai Mara University student who was knocked down by a motorist who fled the scene.
Outrage as Maasai Mara University student killed in hit-and-run accident
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561903/sakaja-defends-sh437b-drop-in-nairobi-countys-pending-bills-before-senate
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2026-11-09
Sakaja defends Sh43.7b drop in Nairobi County's pending bills before Senate
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has told the Senate that pending bills in the city have been reduced from Sh118.79 billion to Sh75.07 billion through verification and payment.
Sakaja defends Sh43.7b drop in Nairobi County's pending bills before Senate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001561904/contractor-punctures-mombasa-nairobi-pipeline-triggers-fuel-leak-in-nairobi
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2026-11-09
Contractor punctures Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline, triggers fuel leak in Nairobi
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KPC shuts down Mombasa-Nairobi petroleum pipeline after accidental puncture during drilling works near Tassia, Nairobi; incident affected Line 5, which carries fuel to Nairobi, company says
Contractor punctures Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline, triggers fuel leak in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561905/sifunas-party-faces-fresh-hurdle-ahead-delegates-meeting
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2026-11-09
Sifuna's party faces fresh hurdle ahead delegates' meeting
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A member of The Equitable Party has challenged its November 13 national elections over an alleged breach of the party's 21-day notice requirement before the scheduled vote.
Sifuna's party faces fresh hurdle ahead delegates' meeting
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561916/kenyan-human-rights-lawyer-anita-nyanjong-wins-international-award-in-bangladesh
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2026-11-09
Kenyan human rights lawyer Anita Nyanjong wins international award in Bangladesh
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An initiative seeking to advance women's leadership and gender equality across countries has honoured a Kenyan human rights champion at its 2026 awards in Bangladesh.
Kenyan human rights lawyer Anita Nyanjong wins international award in Bangladesh
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001561417/anger-as-17-killed-in-turkey-steel-factory-blast
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2026-11-09
Anger as 17 killed in Turkey steel factory blast
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An explosion ripped through a steel plant in western Turkey on Monday, killing 17 people, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowing to find out who was responsible.
Anger as 17 killed in Turkey steel factory blast
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561771/from-washed-knives-to-hidden-clothes-inside-attempted-cover-up-in-regina-re-mothers-murder
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2026-11-09
From washed knives to hidden clothes: Inside attempted cover-up in Regina Re mother's murder
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Investigators are also said to be examining the conduct of the granddaughter, Thandie, who allegedly changed her clothes after the incident.
From washed knives to hidden clothes: Inside attempted cover-up in Regina Re mother's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001561827/police-the-weak-link-in-war-against-alcoholism
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2026-11-09
Police the weak link in war against alcoholism
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Kenya’s alcohol crisis stems less from inadequate legislation than from weak enforcement, corruption and the unchecked production of illicit brews.
Police the weak link in war against alcoholism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001561828/a-win-for-democracy
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2026-11-09
A win for democracy
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Tanzania’s ruling against the treason charge facing Tundu Lissu is a welcome step, but East African democracies must protect dissent, uphold free speech and end politically motivated detentions.
A win for democracy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561833/kalonzo-gachagua-and-matiangi-meet-to-ease-fears-of-division
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2026-11-09
Kalonzo, Gachagua and Matiang'i meet to ease fears of division
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Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i have renewed efforts to unite the opposition amid growing disagreements over leadership and the choice of a 2027 presidential candidate.
Kalonzo, Gachagua and Matiang'i meet to ease fears of division
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001561838/of-a-judiciary-with-teeth-but-refuses-to-bite-pressure-mounts-on-cj-koome-over-eroding-public-confidence
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2026-11-09
Of a judiciary with teeth but refuses to bite: Pressure mounts on CJ Koome over eroding public confidence
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The judiciary faces mounting criticism for failing to enforce court orders, hold senior security officials accountable and effectively protect citizens.
Of a judiciary with teeth but refuses to bite: Pressure mounts on CJ Koome over eroding public confidence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001561842/seizure-of-sh36b-drug-haul-in-msambweni-puts-coast-trafficking-routes-in-focus
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2026-11-09
Seizure of Sh3.6b drug haul in Msambweni puts Coast trafficking routes in focus
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The seizure of 454kg of suspected methamphetamine worth Sh3.6 billion in Kwale has renewed concerns over Kenya’s Coast as a major drug-trafficking transit route.
Seizure of Sh3.6b drug haul in Msambweni puts Coast trafficking routes in focus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561844/frenzy-to-register-parties-as-2027-politics-intensify
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2026-11-09
Frenzy to register parties as 2027 politics intensify
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More politicians are registering or reviving political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election, as competition for voter support and political alliances gathers pace.
Frenzy to register parties as 2027 politics intensify
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561847/sha-expands-chronic-care-cover-but-access-remains-a-challenge
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2026-11-09
SHA expands chronic care cover, but access remains a challenge
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SHA has expanded financial support for patients with cancer, kidney disease and sickle cell disease, but delays, funding limits and service access gaps continue to undermine care.
SHA expands chronic care cover, but access remains a challenge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001561848/where-the-forest-keeps-the-law-the-ogiek-write-a-life-plan-for-their-land
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2026-11-09
Where the forest keeps the law: The Ogiek write a Life Plan for their land
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The Ogiek community of Mt Elgon is combining generations-old conservation practices with scientific biodiversity monitoring and a new Life Plan to protect its 80,000-acre ancestral territory.
Where the forest keeps the law: The Ogiek write a Life Plan for their land
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561849/sha-has-registered-33m-people-but-is-it-working
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2026-11-09
SHA has registered 33m people, but is it working?
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Two years after its rollout, SHA reports expanded healthcare coverage and increased access to treatment, but acknowledges persistent challenges.
SHA has registered 33m people, but is it working?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561850/two-years-of-sha-big-promises-mixed-fortunes-for-patients
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2026-11-09
Two years of SHA: Big promises, mixed fortunes for patients
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Two years after replacing NHIF, SHA has expanded healthcare coverage and financed more treatment, but patients and providers continue to face concerns.
Two years of SHA: Big promises, mixed fortunes for patients
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001561851/gachagua-ignore-online-noise-focus-on-removing-ruto
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2026-11-09
Gachagua: Ignore online noise, focus on removing Ruto
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Gachagua has urged opposition leaders and supporters to ignore social media wrangles, maintain unity and focus on agreeing on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
Gachagua: Ignore online noise, focus on removing Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001561852/irony-of-educated-parents-raising-kids-who-cant-change-a-bedsheet
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2026-11-09
Irony of educated parents raising kids who can't change a bedsheet
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The piece contrasts the discipline and self-reliance instilled by earlier generations with modern parenting, arguing that excessive comfort and parental overprotection risk raising entitled children.
Irony of educated parents raising kids who can't change a bedsheet
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001561853/heartbreak-for-lionesses-as-uganda-crowned-africa-champions
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2026-11-09
Heartbreak for Lionesses as Uganda crowned Africa champions
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Kenya Lionesses settled for bronze after losing to Uganda in the semi-finals, as the Lady Cranes won their maiden Africa Women’s Sevens title.
Heartbreak for Lionesses as Uganda crowned Africa champions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001561854/gor-mahia-move-joint-top-in-day-full-of-draws
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2026-11-09
Gor Mahia move joint top in day full of draws
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Gor Mahia moved to joint top after drawing with Nairobi United, as Bandari claimed their first win and several title contenders dropped points.
Gor Mahia move joint top in day full of draws
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001561855/strokes-second-blow-when-survival-comes-at-a-price-for-patients-families
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2026-11-09
Stroke's second blow: When survival comes at a price for patients, families
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Stroke robs survivors of independence and leaves families struggling with the high cost of medication, rehabilitation and long-term care.
Stroke's second blow: When survival comes at a price for patients, families
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-11-09
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