https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557131/gachagua-i-have-no-problem-deputising-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-07 Gachagua: I have no problem deputising Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1ouaiVsMHNVeLxsPhMKHRdT6ibT760xA40gzEm3Y.jpg Rigathi Gachagua says Edwin Sifuna is a credible 2027 presidential contender and could even deputise him, as opposition leaders work to unite behind the candidate best placed to defeat William Ruto. Gachagua: I have no problem deputising Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557137/echoes-of-shame-inside-the-planning-of-horrific-homa-bay-attack-on-sifuna-team 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-07 Echoes of shame: Inside the planning of horrific Homa Bay attack on Sifuna team https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/66wp4QcryrbiaDzSp0k1VWhwX0AqXE6wA6EGl7PB.jpg A Standard investigation alleges that political leaders, youths and police officers were involved in planning and executing the violent disruption of the Linda Mwananchi convoy in Homa Bay. Echoes of shame: Inside the planning of horrific Homa Bay attack on Sifuna team Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557141/the-commander-and-the-clandestine-unit-inside-osus-expanding-trail-of-allegations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-07 The commander and the clandestine unit: Inside OSU's expanding trail of allegations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Yd0DnejEI4Jra9qAjBDyK7qOkFAyDI1p50URzmrA.jpg Police commander Zachary Kariuki and the clandestine Operations Support Unit face renewed scrutiny over allegations of abductions, torture, unlawful surveillance and abuse of authority. The commander and the clandestine unit: Inside OSU's expanding trail of allegations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557145/government-plan-to-restore-hope-for-learners-with-special-needs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-07 Government plan to restore hope for learners with special needs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qnTyfkoxJ12v10bNR6oQEGLkYHdcytbxEDZoPzjn.jpg The government plans to revive Education Assessment Resource Centres across Kenya and expand assistive technology to help identify, assess and support learners with disabilities. Government plan to restore hope for learners with special needs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001557148/lamu-expands-tourism-offering-beyond-heritage-sites-with-wildlife 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-07 Lamu expands tourism offering beyond heritage sites with wildlife https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nTLH9P6H962BjksSD5xkzdjj2QNZ51YNkYzeAgN0.jpg Lamu County is expanding its tourism offering beyond beaches and heritage sites by using elephant collaring and conservation efforts to develop a new wildlife tourism frontier. Lamu expands tourism offering beyond heritage sites with wildlife Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557158/tattered-half-naked-report-lays-bare-prison-uniform-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-07 Tattered, half-naked: Report lays bare prison uniform crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LdffKm0VZIvqeCIqIrEnFFlQcJTcK7v3jobMhJAy.jpg A task force led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga has exposed severe uniform shortages in Kenya’s prisons, with inmates and officers lacking adequate, quality and weather-appropriate clothing. Tattered, half-naked: Report lays bare prison uniform crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557167/maitland-niles-strikes-late-as-everton-hold-man-u 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-07 Maitland-Niles strikes late as Everton hold Man U https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/v6HMAsOycbCKeWQIqjAcZtCldfBMTXZUeOQ1bTFS.jpg Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a stunning 96th-minute equaliser on his Everton debut to earn a 2-2 draw against Manchester United and preserve the Toffees’ unbeaten Premier League start. Maitland-Niles strikes late as Everton hold Man U Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557054/cba-battle-why-health-workers-keep-striking 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 CBA battle: Why health workers keep striking https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/USsD1dLPTvf9HIlmtPQWAMgnRaX8WLXAKrUd5Zy9.jpg Kenya’s healthcare system is once again facing industrial unrest, with health workers taking to the streets over Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). CBA battle: Why health workers keep striking Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557056/how-ndindi-nyoros-rise-could-unsettle-gachaguas-mt-kenya-grip 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 How Ndindi Nyoro's rise could unsettle Gachagua's Mt Kenya grip https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xCawD1i0q2qTHcj8roerMPVulh7B92iTRXKqygsA.jpg Nyoro has presented himself as a politician focused on Kenya's economic challenges while simultaneously advocating greater unity among opposition leaders. How Ndindi Nyoro's rise could unsettle Gachagua's Mt Kenya grip Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557058/faith-should-not-withstand-oppression 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Faith should not withstand oppression https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KuNHKrzDSzNOh0dv216Bm6KaTaaXbSf3aRll8lbA.jpg Oppression does not always arrive wearing a uniform. Sometimes it arrives as a regulation, a procurement file, a clause quietly inserted into a law. Faith should not withstand oppression Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557060/is-it-time-to-redefine-our-leadership-structure-and-make-it-work-for-us 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Is it time to redefine our leadership structure and make it work for us? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o83lXf723MFqfGhThs2J0a4QIzmdKQVRJ1EB9HpS.jpg Reformists argue that Kenya should consider replacing the current arrangement with a single, non-renewable 10-year presidential term. Is it time to redefine our leadership structure and make it work for us? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557067/road-to-riches-nairobi-expressway-mints-sh217m-daily-from-motorists 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Road to riches: Nairobi Expressway mints Sh21.7m daily from motorists https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iNLX56h9pgDKnYPL4svz4w986Lqci25Ai6pTkMyI.jpg The cost of using the expressway is determined by vehicle classification and distance travelled. Road to riches: Nairobi Expressway mints Sh21.7m daily from motorists Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001557072/letter-from-scenic-ndaka-ini-why-muranga-needs-an-economic-reset 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Letter from scenic Ndaka-ini: Why Murang'a needs an economic reset https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mf18o0jV8sGNl3JkQDkszy4u0rXOnF65a7veaaVM.jpg Have high land prices in urban areas pushed entrepreneurs to rural areas? Could power and other amenities be attracting us to rural areas that now feel like Karen?  Letter from scenic Ndaka-ini: Why Murang'a needs an economic reset Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001557073/kenya-walking-to-infamy-due-to-panic-over-next-years-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Kenya walking to infamy due to panic over next year's election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4zh37mr1i9zKbgScuMXeqhnsLjrFRoVyDah8J09f.jpg Everything seems to circle back to anxiety over next year’s election. Panic is becoming palpable. Kenya walking to infamy due to panic over next year's election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557074/crisis-of-state-accountability-amid-meaningless-apologies-impunity-and-abductions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Crisis of state accountability amid meaningless apologies, impunity and abductions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LoHDMXcgFqCBxM5vqkRVK6rhhWrJVSg1l60lY5eo.jpg If disappearances continue and nobody is held accountable, apologies become meaningless. Kenya does not need another apology after tragedy. It needs the rule of law before the next one. Crisis of state accountability amid meaningless apologies, impunity and abductions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557075/what-kenya-could-learn-from-zambia-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 What Kenya could learn from Zambia polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pnTfVx7EUQvZN4mZx1UJzmKpTfJGdoihdz1U5rQu.jpg The first lesson for Kenya is that electoral credibility begins long before election day. What Kenya could learn from Zambia polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557079/we-have-eight-weeks-to-clear-our-drains-and-fill-food-granaries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 We have eight weeks to clear our drains and fill food granaries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SfyjOjDg8G0IguKENa3wcxi1xC5Wva90SiVx1foo.jpg Floodwater is an honest auditor that finds every shortcut ever taken and reads them back to us in public. We have eight weeks to clear our drains and fill food granaries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557081/from-rutos-exploitation-claims-to-gachaguas-business-allegations-the-soda-ash-war 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 From Ruto's exploitation claims to Gachagua's business allegations; The Soda ash war https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/S4wirwm9pLUGbwFe7bU9B6IE2umFdPtCTVw3kc7v.jpg President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals ‘criminals’ who have been exploiting Kenyans. From Ruto's exploitation claims to Gachagua's business allegations; The Soda ash war Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557082/livelihoods-of-tata-chemicals-workers-on-the-edge-after-ruto-closure-directive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Livelihoods of Tata Chemicals workers on the edge after Ruto closure directive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C7THLIixVg1C8ETBOxZW3XBLzxf7cfcTMIr6kK7b.jpg President William Ruto ordered the closure of Tata Chemicals, announcing that his administration would give the license to a new company. Livelihoods of Tata Chemicals workers on the edge after Ruto closure directive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557084/scramble-for-maa-region-ruto-opposition-lock-horns-in-bid-to-succeed-raila 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Scramble for Maa region: Ruto, opposition lock horns in bid to succeed Raila https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BRaEulNVJ6N3pW3pCJukri1ZR2nCe97Fa2rgO6e7.jpg President William Ruto and an energised opposition have locked horns and are currently embroiled in a scramble for the Maa vote ahead of the high-stakes 2027 general election. Scramble for Maa region: Ruto, opposition lock horns in bid to succeed Raila Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557085/milk-shortage-government-in-a-muddle-amid-claims-of-cartel-behaviour 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Milk Shortage: Government in a muddle amid claims of cartel behaviour https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f4ev2byKIkRp9jN4DdAvWrdXw4LhmeOdrkCT7eZy.jpg Concern is mounting over a milk shortage that has persisted for the last two weeks, with retail stores in major towns around the country stocked out of most popular brands. Milk Shortage: Government in a muddle amid claims of cartel behaviour Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557087/abduction-trap-how-weighbridge-police-colluded-with-attackers-in-kiprotichs-abduction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Abduction trap: How weighbridge police colluded with attackers in Kiprotich's abduction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/j9ptg8hIMGXo2c6awAqjPgh29pzs6kTVW4YErQ75.jpg In a dramatic scene that continues to raise questions about the safety of everyday Kenyans, armed men ambushed the vehicle at a strategic choke point along the busy highway. Abduction trap: How weighbridge police colluded with attackers in Kiprotich's abduction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557088/fresh-clues-emerge-in-alex-kiprotich-abduction-as-forensics-begin 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Fresh clues emerge in Alex Kiprotich abduction as forensics begin https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7vPB1MIL459eEMVOvgpYZtYFSsSDXXGl2t498ySg.jpg The perpetrators had chosen the spot with surgical precision: a perfect choke point of the bridge with little room to wriggle. Fresh clues emerge in Alex Kiprotich abduction as forensics begin Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001557090/kenya-must-stop-sending-investors-away-with-pack-and-go-sign 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Kenya must stop sending investors away with pack and go sign https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/z7ORMGQkbSCGj6lx4eGPCXlUbMvHwKGL0JiSgm6f.jpg When a multinational investor that has operated in Kenya for decades suddenly finds itself staring at closure, other investors inevitably take notice. Kenya must stop sending investors away with pack and go sign Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557091/beyond-vision-2030-case-for-leaders-who-were-there-the-first-time 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Beyond Vision 2030: Case for leaders who were there the first time https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XkL41nLiDOhnNhKn7D7JpnzixqQi4IKnXPZ4MoQ5.jpg Vision 2030 did not lack vision. Its unfinished business lies largely in implementation. Beyond Vision 2030: Case for leaders who were there the first time Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557093/how-golf-is-changing-conversations-in-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 How golf is changing conversations in Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/leFcxDwPO7DyM3DNkQF8pqV6apjGnyPHFMbYOLm0.jpg Across Kenya, golf is becoming more than a weekend game. It is becoming a platform for business, tourism, networking, wellness, lifestyle, inclusion and opportunity How golf is changing conversations in Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001557095/equity-dumas-edge-out-to-take-lead-in-best-of-three-play-offs-series 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Equity Dumas edge out to take lead in best-of-three play-offs' series https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8HW8rBB6ENoKVWugPY0OtQMsgbz0UhjnZvun30Dz.jpg Equity Bank Dumason beat Umoja Basketball Club 68-50 in game one of the best-of-three Men’s Premier League quarter-finals play-offs at Nyayo Gymnasium. Equity Dumas edge out to take lead in best-of-three play-offs' series Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557096/litmus-tests-for-gor-and-tusker-as-caf-campaign-kicks-off 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Litmus tests for Gor and Tusker as Caf campaign kicks off https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3M90NoQPwBayBt2NEmBJIj7zu5s1eqEilL1gUH8p.jpg Gor Mahia and Tusker begin their continental campaigns today with tough assignments that will test their strength, character and readiness for the new season. Litmus tests for Gor and Tusker as Caf campaign kicks off Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557097/sort-out-security-and-corruption-to-succeed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Sort out security and corruption to succeed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4S7L6afpR37TDtRm5H4HLvyLQMIpVLtFWLyXaXH2.jpg As President, my hierarchy of needs would start with sorting out security. In the hierarchy of needs, food, shelter and security rank highly. Sort out security and corruption to succeed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001557099/whos-fooling-who 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Who's fooling who... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5CjxlBftmrWWVkscxaXBSjBb8LgXymBg86HH56ri.jpg Who's fooling who... Who's fooling who... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557102/indonesias-main-airport-suspends-operations-after-volcanic-eruption 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P7GsX6UrYWVS6jj7qPdnI101w7363oevgf3S67Sg.jpg Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers. Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557104/iran-retaliates-after-us-strikes-oil-tankers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aq1rspvE81V6cseAMtcxMIq229e5kEz7HfJ319xs.jpg Iran said Sunday that its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers. Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557105/prince-harrys-surprise-uk-return-renews-security-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Prince Harry's surprise UK return renews security row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ptnFbCwjY217CzuZcJEZ60Syj6tcdEk16DPp6DWD.jpg Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. Prince Harry's surprise UK return renews security row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557106/dumped-in-masinga-how-strangers-rescued-abducted-standard-editor-in-dead-of-night 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Dumped in Masinga: How strangers rescued abducted Standard editor in dead of night https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WVIuMWuODvmqIscSClwhZ5v1K7hdj79afV8tvZrz.jpg Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abandoned in the dead of night on September 1 — alone, dejected and shaken, and apparently warned that he would be shot dead. Dumped in Masinga: How strangers rescued abducted Standard editor in dead of night Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557107/dci-detectives-reconstruct-standard-editors-abduction-scene-days-later 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 DCI detectives reconstruct Standard Editor's abduction scene days later https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T7urwNWnMilbhOWqw7bA2QGwDhzgtUhXme5Fmh1s.jpg Detectives have intensified investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, visiting the remote Ekalakala location, Kiangeni village, where he was dumped. DCI detectives reconstruct Standard Editor's abduction scene days later Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001557108/lebanon-says-4-dead-in-strikes-that-israel-calls-response-to-hezbollah-drones 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Lebanon says 4 dead in strikes that Israel calls response to Hezbollah drones https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kGP7Nt3lRnEYnDQSTmXl509ZNf1jlruvwxjuvM8W.jpg It also reported a strike on a motorcycle in the area. Lebanon says 4 dead in strikes that Israel calls response to Hezbollah drones Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557109/ppb-calls-for-strict-safety-standards-in-kenyas-traditional-medicine 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 PPB calls for strict safety standards in Kenya's traditional medicine https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/S2zapoHlJWHQUgm00Nci84EfBz4ppYaniML823b5.jpg The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has called for stronger quality assurance, safety monitoring and scientific research to ensure traditional medicines are safe, effective and of consistent quality. PPB calls for strict safety standards in Kenya's traditional medicine Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557112/eldoret-special-school-to-get-sh51m-modern-infrastructure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Eldoret Special School to get Sh51m modern infrastructure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zHkwBuQaMmaksXGXkNAqceC3qtqeZvXFHR9Q8bvq.jpg Safaricom has allocated Sh51 million to construct new infrastructure at the Eldoret Special School in Uasin Gishu County. Eldoret Special School to get Sh51m modern infrastructure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557114/naivasha-mans-remains-found-eight-years-after-he-went-missing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Naivasha man's remains found eight years after he went missing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CrcQt23iFwYnIbglXvmzWuQClGbobJ39umpb1mLg.jpg The remains of a casual labourer who disappeared from his workplace in Ihindu, Naivasha, have been recovered after eight years. Naivasha man's remains found eight years after he went missing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001557119/trump-envoys-arrive-in-kyiv-for-first-ukraine-visit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Trump envoys arrive in Kyiv for first Ukraine visit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1Z96DxaYUaGt0Yp1bG3rgPw2lv37FypodxaazFQ5.jpg Both Russia and Ukraine have vowed not to strike each other's capitals for three days to allow for the negotiations to take place. Trump envoys arrive in Kyiv for first Ukraine visit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001557120/kalonzo-warns-wiper-mcas-of-political-consequences-over-machakos-budget-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Kalonzo warns Wiper MCAs of political consequences over Machakos budget row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/U0ssfNEJxczcB2fQlbeXX4XtS5RXqUEVzhRhQMmT.jpg Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dragged President Ruto into the Machakos budget stalemate and warned Wiper MCAs against sabotaging Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s development agenda. Kalonzo warns Wiper MCAs of political consequences over Machakos budget row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557121/burb-how-to-avoid-acid-reflux 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Burb! How to avoid acid reflux https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ksJob7te10T9biBWqekwfzzJ2VqJb3QbRrCoQYO8.jpg When acid reflux happens repeatedly and becomes troublesome, it may be gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Burb! How to avoid acid reflux Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557122/babu-owino-linda-mwananchi-to-unveil-new-party-with-like-minded-leaders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Babu Owino: Linda Mwananchi to unveil new party with like-minded leaders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yUwEVQsdoCPnR1ME008GKSZ3HbWCxQ5IlhmjHVZd.jpg Linda Mwananchi leadership plans to unveil a new political party that will challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other parts of the country, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has said. Babu Owino: Linda Mwananchi to unveil new party with like-minded leaders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557125/university-students-warned-against-risky-behaviour-as-new-hiv-infections-fall 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 University students warned against risky behaviour as new HIV infections fall https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1S4kDjkeBTEjFJXGqBDOHiA8HdJN8poyuAGnLWlf.jpg Chuka University’s Jennie Gakii cautioned first-year students against engaging in risky sexual behaviour, saying they are particularly vulnerable as they transition to university life. University students warned against risky behaviour as new HIV infections fall Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001557127/woodley-residents-challenge-sakaja-over-evictions-court-orders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Woodley residents challenge Sakaja over evictions, court orders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o6ucxVHKPahFK7OShKpc8OQabA6jtL1OcuvDslOK.jpg Woodley residents have challenged Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s controversial evictions in the estate, accusing the county government of failing to address court orders on the matter. Woodley residents challenge Sakaja over evictions, court orders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557130/activists-want-ncic-disbanded-for-failing-to-tame-hate-speech 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Activists want NCIC disbanded for failing to tame hate speech https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hGEg5VtXkDx4IVWnGmzeWaQ3YMN7HuR466H1X3OH.jpg Human rights defenders in Homa Bay want the NCIC disbanded for failure to take action against leaders spreading hate speech. Activists want NCIC disbanded for failing to tame hate speech Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557133/gachagua-say-he-is-ready-to-deputize-sifuna-in-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Gachagua say he is ready to deputize Sifuna in 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nCgg79KCxHZiNDkm6zvthXd2quw1zTjTJVUajkAZ.jpg Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically widened the possibilities for Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Gachagua say he is ready to deputize Sifuna in 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557136/joho-wanga-rally-support-for-ruto-to-ensure-equitable-resource-distribution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Joho, Wanga rally support for Ruto to ensure equitable resource distribution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CZGXFXSeNeQ5f29rgmMt6357cz4NMh9HsIXoUChY.jpg Leaders allied to the broad-based government have rallied residents of Tana River County to join the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Joho, Wanga rally support for Ruto to ensure equitable resource distribution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557139/ruto-kenya-to-end-raw-mineral-exports 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ChjKtgOu41wuwvLp9j7jCJU8hIdr4tdIRQ5ZAM2p.jpg President William Ruto says Kenya will no longer allow its mineral wealth to leave the country in raw form. Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557140/kihoto-residents-urged-to-relocate-ahead-of-el-nino-rains-as-lake-naivasha-swells 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Kihoto residents urged to relocate ahead of El Nino rains as Lake Naivasha swells https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MVuSmb9i1uMcB1pIP2fBqkDqCsj6ZRqKckUpVjak.jpg The Department of Public Health has urged residents of flood-prone Kihoto estate in Naivasha to start relocating ahead of the expected El Niño rains. Kihoto residents urged to relocate ahead of El Nino rains as Lake Naivasha swells Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557142/more-than-140-killed-in-latest-yemen-clashes-military-sources 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 More than 140 killed in latest Yemen clashes: military sources https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JJJ2DRiKoZA5dSWLD8XSGsCZ6iEP29s52cdTNOSy.jpg Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen killed more than 140 combatants between midday Saturday and early Sunday More than 140 killed in latest Yemen clashes: military sources Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557144/duale-tells-iebc-to-ignore-political-noise-and-focus-on-2027-poll 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Duale tells IEBC to ignore political noise and focus on 2027 poll https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XgCcFv3tkMfognD4zISix7mW7aK6iYX3k2uR8LPL.jpg Health CS Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to shut out political pressure and concentrate on its constitutional responsibility. Duale tells IEBC to ignore political noise and focus on 2027 poll Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001557147/two-women-arrested-at-jkia-smuggling-gold 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Two women arrested at JKIA smuggling gold https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BfZWhNODDxcwxR8hNrvJGr3b7T2dSaqhxUShSllG.jpg Two women were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after detectives allegedly intercepted them with nearly 658 grams of suspected gold concealed. Two women arrested at JKIA smuggling gold Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557152/ogamba-pledges-to-address-teachers-grievances-to-avert-kuppet-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Ogamba pledges to address teachers' grievances to avert Kuppet strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WteKGE2N5MUXoUFDTS6255xo89r70Pzmj6YMCYBs.jpg The government has pledged to work closely with teachers’ unions to address long-standing grievances over pay, promotions, and other welfare. Ogamba pledges to address teachers' grievances to avert Kuppet strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557155/somalia-joins-regional-skilling-to-expand-ict-training-as-demand-grows 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Somalia joins regional skilling to expand ICT training as demand grows https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bUo8bMm0HeoOtnw16flWZ6BYjBIMtc6rbIyZmRK0.jpg Somalia is stepping up efforts to equip university students and graduates with practical digital skills, joining a growing regional push to make education more responsive. Somalia joins regional skilling to expand ICT training as demand grows Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557160/arsenal-deliver-statement-fightback-to-end-chelseas-flying-start 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Arsenal deliver statement fightback to end Chelsea's flying start https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MKP9IisdR7AzKjaAS3M80gziDYT0f4dEEjvvduE5.jpg Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1, Maitland-Nilea rescues draw for Everton against Man Utd. Arsenal deliver statement fightback to end Chelsea's flying start Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557166/cape-verde-in-mourning-after-children-killed-in-bus-crash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Cape Verde in mourning after children killed in bus crash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hzlrhqQHcBOJCsqPmu083uqd5WeLhKaoRGDNV2eu.jpg Cape Verde's government announced two days of mourning on Sunday after 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in a bus crash. Cape Verde in mourning after children killed in bus crash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557168/three-killed-others-trapped-in-india-building-collapse 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Three killed, others trapped in India building collapse https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kaFPdBdu3EvFkfHkqMf3eMdHqVRlYaVrBUYipTV9.jpg A building collapse in the Indian capital New Delhi killed at least three people on Sunday, local media reports said, as authorities worked to rescue those trapped in the rubble. Three killed, others trapped in India building collapse Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557170/iran-raises-price-of-petrol-as-us-applies-economic-pressure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Iran raises price of petrol as US applies economic pressure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NTBqmVaFeiWUQFtCNJQR6IKgPUOIwEL3xudYAyzO.jpg Iranian authorities on Sunday announced they were raising the price of petrol for heavier consumers, as the United States steps up sanctions seeking to isolate the country's economy. Iran raises price of petrol as US applies economic pressure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001557172/kisii-kitchen-draws-crowds-over-mother-mary-image 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-06 Kisii kitchen draws crowds over 'Mother Mary' image https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A5okFnpSUmRKfAThFCIZzhjcxlgnba6Bo8aTBihz.jpg A small, soot-blackened kitchen in Emenwa village, Nyamache, Kisii County, has become the unlikely centre of a growing religious spectacle. Kisii kitchen draws crowds over 'Mother Mary' image Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke 2026-09-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/4/business 0.9 2026-09-07 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/1/counties 0.9 2026-09-07 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/588/national 0.9 2026-09-07 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/3/politics 0.9 2026-09-07 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/198/politics 0.9 2026-09-07 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/5/world 0.9 2026-09-07 ;