https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001551684/inside-western-kenyas-dangerous-and-bizarre-reggae-na-lami-culture
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2026-07-01
Inside Western Kenya's dangerous and bizarre 'Reggae na Lami' culture
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Every Friday between about 9 a.m. and noon, motorists travelling along the Kisumu–Kakamega and Kisumu–Busia highways expect delays caused by the long motorcycle convoys.
Inside Western Kenya's dangerous and bizarre 'Reggae na Lami' culture
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551705/police-ordered-to-produce-missing-man-as-protester-shot-dead-in-city
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2026-07-01
Police ordered to produce missing man as protester shot dead in city
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Fatal shooting deepens the crisis over alleged abductions. Families refuse to give up hope for two missing men.
Police ordered to produce missing man as protester shot dead in city
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551706/cracks-in-linda-mwananchi-over-opposition-alliance-ahead-of-2027
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2026-07-01
Cracks in Linda Mwananchi over opposition alliance ahead of 2027
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Some leaders fear an alliance would betray the promise of generational political change.
Cracks in Linda Mwananchi over opposition alliance ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551710/teachers-and-civil-servants-laugh-all-the-way-to-bank-as-july-pay-rise-takes-effect
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2026-07-01
Teachers and civil servants laugh all the way to bank as July pay rise takes effect
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Teachers and civil servants are set for a salary boost beginning July pay as the government rolls out the latest phase of public sector wage enhancements.
Teachers and civil servants laugh all the way to bank as July pay rise takes effect
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551711/abduction-survivors-reveal-a-chilling-blueprint-of-captivity
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2026-07-01
Abduction survivors reveal a chilling blueprint of captivity
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Sources within human rights organisations believe the victims were beaten with rubber batons and had their genitals squeezed.
Abduction survivors reveal a chilling blueprint of captivity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-01
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551616/morocco-down-netherlands-to-reach-world-cup-last-16
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2026-06-30
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001551620/new-fines
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2026-06-30
New fines
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New fines
New fines
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551621/trific-green-property-fund-lists-on-nairobi-exchange-after-strong-demand
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2026-06-30
TRIFIC Green property fund lists on Nairobi exchange after strong demand
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The REIT offers investors access to institutional-grade commercial property within the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre Special Economic Zone
TRIFIC Green property fund lists on Nairobi exchange after strong demand
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551622/taiwan-raids-tech-firms-in-china-ai-chip-smuggling-probe
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2026-06-30
Taiwan raids tech firms in China AI chip smuggling probe
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Taiwanese investigators have raided the Taiwan offices of US company Super Micro Computer and two other tech firms, as part of probe into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China.
Taiwan raids tech firms in China AI chip smuggling probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551623/thai-opposition-leader-faces-ethics-trial-over-royal-insult-reform
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2026-06-30
Thai opposition leader faces ethics trial over royal insult reform
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Thailand's main opposition leader and nine other MPs were among dozens on trial Tuesday, accused of ethics breaches over attempts to reform the kingdom's strict royal insult law.
Thai opposition leader faces ethics trial over royal insult reform
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551625/uganda-dissidents-on-trial-as-presidents-son-increases-grip
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2026-06-30
Uganda dissidents on trial as president's son increases grip
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The trials of two Ugandan government critics were set to resume Tuesday, with President Yoweri Museveni silent while his son cracks down on critics in an increasing show of power.
Uganda dissidents on trial as president's son increases grip
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551626/south-africa-police-deploy-on-protesters-anti-migrant-deadline
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2026-06-30
South Africa police deploy on protesters' anti-migrant 'deadline'
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South Africa police deploy on protesters' anti-migrant 'deadline'
South Africa police deploy on protesters' anti-migrant 'deadline'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551628/south-africa-repatriations-top-25000-ahead-of-anti-immigrant-ultimatum
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2026-06-30
South Africa repatriations top 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum
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South Africa's security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure.
South Africa repatriations top 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551629/paraguay-shock-germany-as-brazil-morocco-advance-at-world-cup
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2026-06-30
Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup
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.Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco clinched dramatic victories to reach the last 16.
Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001551630/kenyans-living-in-towns-are-farmers-too
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2026-06-30
Kenyans living in towns are farmers too
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Urban residents increasingly owning and managing Kenya’s farmland are reshaping rural agriculture, boosting commercial farming while raising concerns about soil conservation.
Kenyans living in towns are farmers too
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551631/morocco-unstoppable-says-coach-after-netherlands-thriller
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2026-06-30
Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential.
Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001551632/shock-as-form-four-student-shoots-himself-dead-with-his-fathers-gun
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2026-06-30
Shock as Form Four student shoots himself dead with his father's gun
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Residents of Karairo village in Homa Bay County are reeling in shock after a Form Four student shot himself dead with his father’s pistol on Monday.
Shock as Form Four student shoots himself dead with his father's gun
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551633/sweden-face-frances-attacking-firepower-at-the-world-cup
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2026-06-30
Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup
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France's star-studded attack faces a resilient Sweden in the World Cup last 32 as Norway, Mexico and Brazil also chase places in the quarter-finals.
Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551635/half-of-kenyas-treated-water-lost-before-reaching-consumers-report-reveals
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2026-06-30
Half of Kenya's treated water lost before reaching consumers, report reveals
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Nearly half of Kenya's treated water is lost before reaching consumers, with ageing infrastructure, illegal connections and underfunding costing utilities billions and worsening water shortages.
Half of Kenya's treated water lost before reaching consumers, report reveals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551636/matiangi-raises-alarm-over-secret-mineral-concessions
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2026-06-30
Matiang'i raises alarm over secret mineral concessions
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Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto's administration of quietly giving away Kenya's vast mineral wealth through opaque concession agreements.
Matiang'i raises alarm over secret mineral concessions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551637/activists-urge-high-court-to-declare-safaricom-share-sale-unconstitutional
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2026-06-30
Activists urge High Court to declare Safaricom share sale unconstitutional
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Activists have asked the High Court to block the government's planned sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, arguing it is unconstitutional, undervalued and threatens national interests.
Activists urge High Court to declare Safaricom share sale unconstitutional
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551638/meru-leaders-to-stick-with-ruto-for-kindiki-to-rise-to-presidency
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2026-06-30
Meru leaders to stick with Ruto for Kindiki to rise to presidency
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A section of Meru leaders have committed to stick with President William Ruto and support his re-lection bid next year.
Meru leaders to stick with Ruto for Kindiki to rise to presidency
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551641/ruto-opposition-will-see-dust-in-next-years-polls
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2026-06-30
Ruto: Opposition will see dust in next year's polls
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President William Ruto has exuded confidence that he will be re-elected in next year's General Election.
Ruto: Opposition will see dust in next year's polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551642/suspect-linked-to-womans-murder-lynched
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2026-06-30
Suspect linked to woman's murder lynched
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A suspect in the murder of a woman whose head was severed in Naivasha has been lynched by a mob.
Suspect linked to woman's murder lynched
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551644/interior-cs-murkomen-warns-politicians-against-hiring-goons
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2026-06-30
Interior CS Murkomen warns politicians against hiring goons
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning on use of goons in events and called on elected leaders to embrace peace.
Interior CS Murkomen warns politicians against hiring goons
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551645/mudavadi-urges-regulators-to-boost-public-trust-ahead-of-global-trust-summit
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2026-06-30
Mudavadi urges regulators to boost public trust ahead of Global Trust Summit
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Prime CS Mudavadi calls on Kenya’s regulatory institutions to take a leading role in strengthening public confidence in institutions ahead of the Global Trust Summit scheduled for October in Nairobi.
Mudavadi urges regulators to boost public trust ahead of Global Trust Summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551646/human-rights-defenders-protest-torture-police-brutality
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2026-06-30
Human rights defenders protest torture, police brutality
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Human rights defenders in Nakuru have called for an independent investigation into the alleged police assault of an activist with a disability, urging greater accountability and reforms.
Human rights defenders protest torture, police brutality
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551648/a-criminal-act-of-the-state-orengo-says-of-lichuma-torture-claims
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2026-06-30
'A criminal act of the State,' Orengo says of Lichuma torture claims
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused the government of indifference towards Kenyans, citing reported abductions and disappearances that followed last week's commemorations of the Gen Z protests.
'A criminal act of the State,' Orengo says of Lichuma torture claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551650/study-links-previous-stillbirth-to-threefold-risk-of-losing-another-baby
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2026-06-30
Study links previous stillbirth to threefold risk of losing another baby
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A new study has found that women who have previously experienced a stillbirth are more than three times as likely to lose another baby, highlighting the need for earlier pregnancy care.
Study links previous stillbirth to threefold risk of losing another baby
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551651/wildebeest-migration-begins-at-maasai-mara
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2026-06-30
Wildebeest migration begins at Maasai Mara
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The first herds of wildebeest crossed the Sand River from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, marking the start of one of the world's most spectacular wildlife events.
Wildebeest migration begins at Maasai Mara
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551652/parents-accuse-st-georges-girls-of-indecent-search-of-students
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2026-06-30
Parents accuse St George's Girls of indecent search of students
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Parents at St George's Girls Senior School are demanding accountability after their daughters were allegedly subjected to invasive body searches during a security screening exercise on June 15.
Parents accuse St George's Girls of indecent search of students
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551653/widow-children-lose-bid-to-nullify-nakuru-engineers-will
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2026-06-30
Widow, children lose bid to nullify Nakuru engineer's will
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The widow and some children of the late renowned Nakuru Engineer Francis Macharia have suffered a blow after the High Court declined to nullify the deceased’s will.
Widow, children lose bid to nullify Nakuru engineer's will
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551654/duale-gives-sha-two-weeks-to-clear-sh4-billion-nhif-legacy-claims
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2026-06-30
Duale gives SHA two weeks to clear Sh4 billion NHIF legacy claims
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Health CS Aden Duale has ordered the Social Health Authority to pay Sh4 billion in verified NHIF legacy claims to smaller healthcare facilities within two weeks to ease their financial strain.
Duale gives SHA two weeks to clear Sh4 billion NHIF legacy claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551655/us-senator-risch-calls-for-review-of-uganda-security-ties-over-media-shutdown
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2026-06-30
US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdown
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US Senator James Risch calls for review of US-Uganda relations following Gen Muhoozi’s attacks on free speech and orders to shut down major media houses.
US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551657/heineken-deposits-sh250m-bank-guarantee-in-sh17b-maxam-distribution-dispute
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2026-06-30
Heineken deposits Sh250m bank guarantee in Sh1.7b Maxam distribution dispute
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Heineken has provided a Sh250 million bank guarantee in favour of distributor Maxam Limited in a row over Sh1.7 billion award for breach of the right to distribute its products in the country.
Heineken deposits Sh250m bank guarantee in Sh1.7b Maxam distribution dispute
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551659/state-stops-subdivision-of-955-acre-land-in-naivasha
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2026-06-30
State stops subdivision of 955-acre land in Naivasha
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The government has stopped the subdivision of a 955-acre farm that is subject of a dispute among three parties, including a research institution, four traders, and the community.
State stops subdivision of 955-acre land in Naivasha
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551660/kmpdc-sets-july-17-deadline-for-ambulance-registration
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2026-06-30
KMPDC sets July 17 deadline for ambulance registration
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Kenya’s medical regulator has given ambulance owners until July 17, to register their vehicles or face regulatory action
KMPDC sets July 17 deadline for ambulance registration
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551661/cemastea-trains-teachers-to-use-virtual-laboratories-in-stem-lessons
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2026-06-30
CEMASTEA trains teachers to use virtual laboratories in STEM lessons
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Junior School teachers across the country have been urged to embrace virtual laboratories to bridge STEM learning gaps created by inadequate laboratory facilities.
CEMASTEA trains teachers to use virtual laboratories in STEM lessons
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551664/gachagua-condemns-attacks-on-journalists-ntv-uganda-shutdown
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2026-06-30
Gachagua condemns attacks on journalists, NTV Uganda shutdown
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Former DP Gachagua condemns threats against Standard Group and the forced closure of NTV Uganda, Daily Monitor, says actions amount to infringement of press freedom.
Gachagua condemns attacks on journalists, NTV Uganda shutdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551665/world-bank-gives-ruto-sh97-billion-lifeline-as-imf-stays-away
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2026-06-30
World Bank gives Ruto Sh97 billion lifeline as IMF stays away
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The World Bank has approved a $750 million (Sh97.1 billion) loan to Kenya to support budget financing and reforms, offering relief amid strained external funding after IMF support stalled.
World Bank gives Ruto Sh97 billion lifeline as IMF stays away
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001551666/rights-groups-condemn-alleged-harassment-of-residents-by-gsu-over-shanta-gold
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2026-06-30
Rights groups condemn alleged harassment of residents by GSU over Shanta Gold
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Human rights groups have condemned the alleged harassment of residents in Vihiga and Siaya counties by General Service Unit (GSU) officers, saying no security threat justifies the operation.
Rights groups condemn alleged harassment of residents by GSU over Shanta Gold
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551668/kamani-brothers-ex-pss-in-limbo-as-sh35-billion-anglo-leasing-case-stalls-again
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2026-06-30
Kamani brothers, ex-PSs in limbo as Sh3.5 billion Anglo Leasing case stalls again
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The long-running Sh3.5 billion Anglo Leasing case remains stalled after the Court of Appeal delayed hearing an appeal, leaving former officials and businessmen in legal limbo.
Kamani brothers, ex-PSs in limbo as Sh3.5 billion Anglo Leasing case stalls again
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001551670/man-arrested-for-alleged-defilement-murder-of-10-year-old-girl
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2026-06-30
Man arrested for alleged defilement, murder of 10-year-old girl
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Grief has gripped Shaviuni Mwitololo village in Isukha Central Ward, following the defilement and brutal murder of a10-year-old gril.
Man arrested for alleged defilement, murder of 10-year-old girl
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551671/dpp-drops-charges-against-ex-merishaw-school-principal-over-alleged-kcse-malpractice
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2026-06-30
DPP drops charges against ex-Merishaw School principal over alleged KCSE malpractice
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The DPP has withdrawn charges against a former Merishaw School principal and an exam hall operator in the alleged 2025 KCSE cheating scandal due to insufficient evidence.
DPP drops charges against ex-Merishaw School principal over alleged KCSE malpractice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551672/knec-call-for-kcse-candidates-as-curtain-falls-on-8-4-4-education-system
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2026-06-30
Knec call for KCSE candidates as curtain falls on 8-4-4 education system
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The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) has issued what could be the final opportunity for thousands of Kenyans who have never sat for KCSE.
Knec call for KCSE candidates as curtain falls on 8-4-4 education system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551673/agricultural-finance-corporation-banks-on-wholesale-model-to-bridge-100bn-finance-gap
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2026-06-30
Agricultural Finance Corporation banks on wholesale model to bridge $100bn finance gap
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FINAS 2026 Summit has been opened with Kenya's Agricultural Finance Corporation featuring prominently as a potential blueprint for agricultural financial inclusion across the continent.
Agricultural Finance Corporation banks on wholesale model to bridge $100bn finance gap
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/fact-check/article/2001551674/ntsa-explains-how-suspended-vehicle-inspection-rules-would-work
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2026-06-30
NTSA explains how suspended vehicle inspection rules would work
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NTSA details how its mandatory vehicle inspection regime would have operated, a day after suspending its enforcement on private cars.
NTSA explains how suspended vehicle inspection rules would work
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001551676/giant-python-terrorises-kapseret-village-residents-want-it-relocated
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2026-06-30
Giant python terrorises Kapseret village, residents want it relocated
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The farmer says the farm had many wild rabbits which appear to have been exhausted by the python.
Giant python terrorises Kapseret village, residents want it relocated
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551677/one-killed-in-fresh-nairobi-protests-after-alleged-abductions
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2026-06-30
One killed in fresh Nairobi protests after alleged abductions
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One person was shot dead and two wounded after running battles erupted between locals and police in a Mathare, after the alleged abduction of two activists by security forces.
One killed in fresh Nairobi protests after alleged abductions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001551678/squatters-block-private-investor-from-developing-disputed-land
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2026-06-30
Squatters block private investor from developing disputed land
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A row has erupted between a private investor and squatters over the ownership of 100 acres of land in Taita Taveta County.
Squatters block private investor from developing disputed land
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551681/diageo-appoints-john-musunga-as-managing-director-for-africa
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2026-06-30
Diageo appoints John Musunga as Managing Director for Africa
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Diageo has appointed John Musunga as managing director, Africa, effective July 1, 2026, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the continent as a strategic growth market.
Diageo appoints John Musunga as Managing Director for Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551682/sh32m-fraud-case-against-two-italians-to-proceed
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2026-06-30
Sh32m fraud case against two Italians to proceed
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Two Italian nationals involved in a Sh32 million fraud case have faced a setback after a Kilifi magistrates' court rejected their request for the return of their passports.
Sh32m fraud case against two Italians to proceed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551683/26-kenyans-repatriated-from-south-africa-as-xenophobia-threats-intensifies
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2026-06-30
26 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa as xenophobia threats intensifies
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Kenyans still in South Africa have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid areas where violence may occur.
26 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa as xenophobia threats intensifies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551685/relief-for-the-shilling-as-local-underwriters-take-on-marine-cargo-insurance
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2026-06-30
Relief for the shilling as local underwriters take on marine cargo insurance
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Kenya's new requirement for locally underwritten marine cargo insurance is expected to support the shilling, retain insurance premiums in the country and simplify cover for importers.
Relief for the shilling as local underwriters take on marine cargo insurance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551686/time-to-stop-billions-of-shillings-and-water-from-going-down-the-drain
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2026-06-30
Time to stop billions of shillings and water from going down the drain
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Time to stop billions of shillings and water from going down the drain.
Time to stop billions of shillings and water from going down the drain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001551687/calls-to-modernise-technology-to-secure-kenyas-agricultural-future
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2026-06-30
Calls to modernise technology to secure Kenya's agricultural future
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Stakeholders have urged Kenya to adopt climate-smart technologies, strengthen value addition and expand partnerships with China to boost agricultural productivity, food security and exports.
Calls to modernise technology to secure Kenya's agricultural future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551688/ebola-outbreak-let-sobriety-and-human-rights-prevail
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2026-06-30
Ebola outbreak: Let sobriety and human rights prevail
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The current messaging around the Ebola outbreak in the DRC is also threatening sobriety. On May 17, 2026, WHO declared Ebola a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Ebola outbreak: Let sobriety and human rights prevail
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001551689/sh95m-illicit-goods-destroyed-in-kisumu
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2026-06-30
Sh95m illicit goods destroyed in Kisumu
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Illicit goods worth more than Sh95 million have been destroyed in Kisumu County in a major multi-agency crackdown aimed at dismantling counterfeit trade networks and safeguard public health.
Sh95m illicit goods destroyed in Kisumu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551691/bett-and-wangui-win-nakuru-county-darts-seeding-series
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2026-06-30
Bett and Wangui win Nakuru County Darts Seeding Series
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Joel Bett and Kenya female champion Millicent Wangui are the winners of the Nakuru County Darts Seeding Series Championships, which ended at Summit Resort over the weekend.
Bett and Wangui win Nakuru County Darts Seeding Series
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001551694/busia-signs-an-mou-for-safety-training-of-2000-boda-boda-operators
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2026-06-30
Busia signs an MoU for safety training of 2,000 boda boda operators
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Busia County has signed a 10-month partnership to train 2,000 boda boda riders in road safety and defensive driving to improve professionalism and reduce road accidents.
Busia signs an MoU for safety training of 2,000 boda boda operators
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551696/iran-prepares-for-late-supreme-leaders-funeral
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2026-06-30
Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral
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Giant portraits of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late supreme leader killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, hung from Tehran's Grand Mosalla as workers raced to prepare for his funeral ceremony.
Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551697/no-abduction-case-under-rutos-regime-ps-omollo-says
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2026-06-30
'No abduction case under Ruto's regime' - PS Omollo says
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PS Omollo dismissed claims of widespread abductions as hot air.
'No abduction case under Ruto's regime' - PS Omollo says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001551698/how-talent-prevents-gbv
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2026-06-30
How talent prevents GBV
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Education stakeholders in Bungoma are promoting sports and talent development to empower girls, build leadership skills and help prevent gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy.
How talent prevents GBV
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551700/seek-rehabilitation-or-face-demotion-ps-omollo-warns-drunk-administrators
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2026-06-30
Seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators
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PS Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to National Government Administration Officers , saying the government will no longer tolerate alcohol and drug abuse.
Seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administrators
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551701/six-suspected-gang-members-detained-for-14-days
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2026-06-30
Six suspected gang members detained for 14 days
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A Homa Bay court has ordered six men suspected of belonging to the Rock Boys criminal gang to remain in custody for 14 days as police continue investigating robbery and assault allegations.
Six suspected gang members detained for 14 days
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551702/court-halts-orders-compelling-eacc-to-release-files-in-analos-sh170m-graft-probe
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2026-06-30
Court halts orders compelling EACC to release files in Analo's Sh170m graft probe
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The High Court has temporarily suspended court orders requiring the EACC to disclose investigation documents in the Sh170 million probe against Nairobi Chief Officer Patrick Analo.
Court halts orders compelling EACC to release files in Analo's Sh170m graft probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551703/ruto-orders-payroll-fraud-probe-amid-a-ballooning-wage-bill
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2026-06-30
Ruto orders payroll fraud probe amid a ballooning wage bill
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Ruto says the move will tighten oversight of the public wage bill and protect taxpayers' money.
Ruto orders payroll fraud probe amid a ballooning wage bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motoring/article/2001551704/suzuki-eyes-value-conscious-kenyan-buyers-with-affordable-mobility-deals
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2026-06-30
Suzuki eyes value-conscious Kenyan buyers with affordable mobility deals
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The new Suzuki models are designed to make car ownership more attainable.
Suzuki eyes value-conscious Kenyan buyers with affordable mobility deals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001551713/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-limit-birthright-citizenship
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2026-06-30
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
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The court ruled 6-3 to maintain the right to American citizenship for nearly everyone born on US soil.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551714/court-orders-ruto-to-reshuffle-cabinet-within-120-days
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2026-06-30
Court orders Ruto to reshuffle Cabinet within 120 Days
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Judges say the current Cabinet fails to meet the constitutional gender threshold. Of its 25 members, only seven are women and 18 are men.
Court orders Ruto to reshuffle Cabinet within 120 Days
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551715/ps-fikirinis-bodyguard-linked-shooting-of-youth-organiser-in-nairobi
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2026-06-30
PS Fikirini's bodyguard linked shooting of youth organiser in Nairobi
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"We were about 60 youths and after the event the PS asked for our leader so that he can be given some money, we decided to send Ouma to his car," A witness Lawrence Agolla shared.
PS Fikirini's bodyguard linked shooting of youth organiser in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001551556/demand-for-higher-funding
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2026-06-30
Demand for higher funding...
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Demand for higher funding...
Demand for higher funding...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551575/kenya-must-refuse-to-receive-rejected-eu-asylum-seekers
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2026-06-30
Kenya must refuse to receive rejected EU asylum seekers
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Reports suggest that Kenya is among countries being considered as a potential destination for rejected asylum seekers under the European Union's expanding migration externalisation agenda.
Kenya must refuse to receive rejected EU asylum seekers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001551576/kenyas-press-laws-a-colonial-relic-that-should-be-done-away-with
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2026-06-30
Kenya's press laws a colonial relic that should be done away with
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Newspaper publishers still answer to the Books and Newspapers Act, a 1960 colonial relic demanding publishers post a bond before they may print a single copy.
Kenya's press laws a colonial relic that should be done away with
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551577/rutos-tiff-with-standard-and-the-old-story-of-a-naked-king
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2026-06-30
Ruto's tiff with 'Standard' and the old story of a naked king
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Accountability requires that one listen even when the voice is uncomfortable and respond without reducing every critic to an enemy.
Ruto's tiff with 'Standard' and the old story of a naked king
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551578/airline-disruption-is-structural-reality-of-post-covid-aviation
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2026-06-30
Airline disruption is structural reality of post-Covid aviation
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Aircraft manufacturers continue to face significant order backlogs, while persistent supply chain constraints and shortages of critical maintenance components continue to limit fleet availability.
Airline disruption is structural reality of post-Covid aviation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551582/banks-caught-between-rutos-lending-push-rising-bad-loans
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2026-06-30
Banks caught between Ruto's lending push, rising bad loans
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President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of Kenya's cash-rich commercial banks, accusing them of denying millions of small businesses access to affordable credit.
Banks caught between Ruto's lending push, rising bad loans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551583/inside-kenyas-70-year-unending-law-row-in-angata-barrikoi
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2026-06-30
Inside Kenya's 70-year unending law row in Ang'ata Barrikoi
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A decades-old land dispute in Ang’ata Barikoi, rooted in contested historical ownership, overlapping land titles and colonial-era policies, continues to fuel deadly violence.
Inside Kenya's 70-year unending law row in Ang'ata Barrikoi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551584/families-count-losses-after-security-operation
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2026-06-30
Families count losses after security operation
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Residents of Ang'ata Barrikoi are rebuilding their lives after a security operation destroyed homes and businesses, even as the government promises accountability and compensation.
Families count losses after security operation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551585/price-hikes-job-cuts-loom-after-new-tax-on-furniture
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2026-06-30
Price hikes, job cuts loom after new tax on furniture
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Kenya's furniture manufacturers have been slapped with a surprise tax on imported wood-based boards in the new Finance Act that they say was without public participation.
Price hikes, job cuts loom after new tax on furniture
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001551587/time-to-halt-slow-puncture-of-kenyas-economic-dream
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2026-06-30
Time to halt slow puncture of Kenya's economic dream
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Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product growth rate slowed from 4.7 per cent in 2024 to 4.6 per cent in 2025, says the latest economic survey 2026.
Time to halt slow puncture of Kenya's economic dream
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551588/africa-food-finance-summit-kicks-off-in-nairobi-as-kenyans-confront-food-insecurity
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2026-06-30
Africa food finance summit kicks off in Nairobi as Kenyans confront food insecurity
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More than 1,000 policymakers, financiers and industry leaders are converging in Nairobi to confront a $100 billion (Sh12.93 trillion) annual financing gap that is hobbling Africa’s agriculture sector.
Africa food finance summit kicks off in Nairobi as Kenyans confront food insecurity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001551589/ruto-revives-nithi-bridge-project-amid-funding-questions
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2026-06-30
Ruto revives Nithi bridge project amid funding questions
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Residents and transport stakeholders are demanding greater transparency over funding and timelines for the long-awaited Sh7 billion Nithi bridge project aimed at ending decades of fatal accidents.
Ruto revives Nithi bridge project amid funding questions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551590/detectives-linked-to-attempted-abduction-of-standard-editor
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2026-06-30
Detectives linked to attempted abduction of Standard Editor
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Fresh investigations have linked Nakuru-based detectives to the attempted abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich.
Detectives linked to attempted abduction of Standard Editor
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551592/east-africa-must-rethink-insurance-as-economic-uncertainties-surge
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2026-06-30
East Africa must rethink insurance as economic uncertainties surge
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Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business.
East Africa must rethink insurance as economic uncertainties surge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551593/student-died-of-blunt-force-trauma-autopsy-shows
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2026-06-30
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
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A post-mortem found that Lakewood Private School student Randy Mathenge died from blunt force trauma consistent with a fall from height, as investigators continue.
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551594/cooking-gas-demand-jumps-despite-looming-price-shock
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2026-06-30
Cooking gas demand jumps despite looming price shock
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The government recently increased the Petroleum Development Levy on cooking gas to Sh5.40 per kilogramme from 40 cents, setting up Kenyans for higher costs.
Cooking gas demand jumps despite looming price shock
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551595/how-kenha-pressed-on-with-sh3b-project-despite-forgery-claims
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2026-06-30
How KeNHA pressed on with Sh3b project despite forgery claims
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A court petition accuses KeNHA of proceeding with a Sh3 billion road tender despite alleged forged documents and irregular procurement decisions.
How KeNHA pressed on with Sh3b project despite forgery claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551597/kenya-in-pact-to-reclaim-rwandas-fuel-transit-market
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2026-06-30
Kenya in pact to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit market
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Kenya is looking to dislodge Tanzania as Rwanda’s main fuel transit route following a new agreement signed on Monday.
Kenya in pact to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit market
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551598/how-persistent-gaps-continue-to-undermine-kenyas-health-reforms
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2026-06-30
How persistent gaps continue to undermine Kenya's health reforms
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Despite sweeping reforms under the UHC agenda and the rollout of SHA, Kenya’s health sector continues to struggle with funding gaps, staff shortages and systemic inefficiencies.
How persistent gaps continue to undermine Kenya's health reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551599/kdc-lines-up-sh185-billion-funding-pipeline-for-smes
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2026-06-30
KDC lines up Sh18.5 billion funding pipeline for SMEs
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The Kenya Development Corporation has unveiled financing programmes worth more than Sh18.5 billion and over Sh51.8 billion aimed at expanding access to long-term capital for businesses.
KDC lines up Sh18.5 billion funding pipeline for SMEs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551600/divine-derby-awaits-in-nyanza-as-our-lady-of-mercy-face-st-marys
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2026-06-30
Divine derby awaits in Nyanza as Our Lady of Mercy face St Mary's
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The names of Nyanza football giants Our Lady of Mercy Ringa Boys and St Mary’s School Yala are rooted in faith, one honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and the other celebrating Our Lady of Mercy.
Divine derby awaits in Nyanza as Our Lady of Mercy face St Mary's
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551601/new-digital-system-will-improve-hospital-services-says-duale
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2026-06-30
New digital system will improve hospital services, says Duale
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The government has ordered all public hospitals to migrate to a new digital health system aimed at improving efficiency, reducing fraud and enhancing patient care under UHC.
New digital system will improve hospital services, says Duale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551602/nakurus-kamaisi-wins-kabete-open-title
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2026-06-30
Nakuru's Kamaisi wins Kabete Open title
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Nakuru Golf Club's John Kamaisi claimed the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title on Sunday after producing a composed final-round performance to seal his second victory of the KAGC season.
Nakuru's Kamaisi wins Kabete Open title
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551603/why-diaspora-players-will-help-kenya-compete-well-at-afcon-2027
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2026-06-30
Why diaspora players will help Kenya compete well at Afcon 2027
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Tyler Onyango, the Everton academy midfielder born in England to a Kenyan father, has reportedly expressed openness to the Harambee Stars jersey.
Why diaspora players will help Kenya compete well at Afcon 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551604/gaslighting-101-why-june-25-could-be-defining-moment-in-2027-election
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2026-06-30
Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
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June 25, 2027, will be the third commemoration of Gen Z protests and could be the perfect “tosha” launch pad at which Ruto’s unified opposer is announced.
Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551605/gen-z-protester-davis-lichuma-found-ill-after-alleged-abduction
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2026-06-30
Gen Z protester Davis Lichuma found ill after alleged abduction
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Activist Davis Lichuma, a prominent Gen Z protester, was found in hospital in critical condition after allegedly being abducted and tortured during protests in Nairobi.
Gen Z protester Davis Lichuma found ill after alleged abduction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551606/when-sport-crisis-overlap-drcs-world-cup-rise-amid-ebola-upsurge
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2026-06-30
When sport, crisis overlap: DRC's World Cup rise amid Ebola upsurge
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DRC’s World Cup success is unfolding alongside a worsening Ebola outbreak at home, highlighting the contrast between sporting triumph and public health crisis.
When sport, crisis overlap: DRC's World Cup rise amid Ebola upsurge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001551607/omtatah-demands-details-on-nairobi-park-projects
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2026-06-30
Omtatah demands details on Nairobi Park projects
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Senator Okiya Omtatah has demanded full disclosure on proposed parking and infrastructure projects near Nairobi National Park, citing concerns over environmental impact and possible encroachment.
Omtatah demands details on Nairobi Park projects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551608/cue-ordered-to-audit-dental-surgery-courses-in-moi-nairobi-universities
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2026-06-30
CUE ordered to audit dental surgery courses in Moi, Nairobi universities
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The Education CS has ordered CUE to audit dental surgery programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi following concerns over possible lack of accreditation.
CUE ordered to audit dental surgery courses in Moi, Nairobi universities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551610/why-ol-kalou-vote-is-2027-election-rehearsal-for-ruto-opposition
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2026-06-30
Why Ol Kalou vote is 2027 election rehearsal for Ruto, Opposition
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The Ol Kalou by-election is shaping up as a key political test of UDA and the Opposition’s influence in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Why Ol Kalou vote is 2027 election rehearsal for Ruto, Opposition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551612/mr-president-why-fresh-abductions-raise-alarm-over-state-repression
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2026-06-30
Mr President, why? Fresh abductions raise alarm over State repression
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Fresh allegations of abductions and enforced disappearances following the Gen Z anniversary protests have intensified concerns over human rights abuses and alleged State repression.
Mr President, why? Fresh abductions raise alarm over State repression
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551615/germany-dumped-out-by-paraguay-in-seismic-world-cup-shock
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2026-06-30
Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
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Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday.
Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-30
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