https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001558238/gutteres-appointment-of-kenyans-to-high-un-offices-good-for-our-country 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 Gutteres' appointment of Kenyans to high UN offices good for our country https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dwyRsio7JgRgYHmXWC47rW0NW38vk6WKsFVp7JB2.jpg UN chief António Guterres in March 2026 appointed Amb Monica Juma to the UN office in Vienna and recently he picked Martin Kimani as UN Assistant Secretary-General for African Affairs. Gutteres' appointment of Kenyans to high UN offices good for our country Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558241/au-and-other-major-pan-african-bodies-have-failed-the-continent 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continent https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5CNiVkc7na99L7y0E007PUuq73llpu9KeXabXOR0.jpg Autocracy, electoral malpractice, economic decline, military rule and constitutional abuse reached a crescendo when Africa has shields like AU, SADC, ECOWAS, EAC, and IGAD. AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continent Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558243/taxpayers-must-never-be-made-to-pay-for-krs-system-failures 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 Taxpayers must never be made to pay for KR's system failures https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c6KwxLKD5cUkKmAS9KMtApzpFhlqXfjFokXRjXdn.jpg When a computer system is the only way to comply with the law, a fault in that system becomes, in effect, a fault in how the law gets applied to you. Taxpayers must never be made to pay for KR's system failures Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558246/displaced-children-cant-wait-for-peace-to-return-to-go-to-school 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 Displaced children can't wait for peace to return to go to school https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CwiPcJKvqCfJju9cYTJvC9CgOMuDYZzSrhVQGnaS.jpg Schools must be protected, perpetrators of attacks must be held to account, and parents and young people must be allowed to contribute their ideas around how schools are run. Displaced children can't wait for peace to return to go to school Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558249/budget-controllers-revelations-renew-fears-over-rutos-multibillion-funds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 Budget Controller's revelations renew fears over Ruto's multibillion funds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8Rec7gDL99b5tn6vkIMLnzxGJOEXMNOzbzPSik4B.jpg Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has said her office has no visibility over billions of shillings collected through key government funds and levies Budget Controller's revelations renew fears over Ruto's multibillion funds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558250/controller-of-budget-pushes-counties-to-seal-revenue-leakages 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 Controller of Budget pushes counties to seal revenue leakages https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Lp5ih7tJRrNNBtRDEA5iL6FqrvpVfngggVX3A4GU.jpg The Office of the CoB has called on counties to tighten their revenue collection systems and plug loopholes that could expose public funds to leakages Controller of Budget pushes counties to seal revenue leakages Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558251/the-bomas-question-where-is-the-contract 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 The Bomas question: Where is the contract? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kCyXlGALJiRxbj8cnHLTI67L1QrbTZKbfMOAI4pW.jpg The 45 bn BICC project has run into a fresh storm after it emerged the Ministry of Tourism, which owns the project and oversees its funding, does not hold the contract for its construction. The Bomas question: Where is the contract? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558252/how-g-to-g-set-up-kenyans-for-higher-pump-prices-sullied-relations-with-uganda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-21 How G-to-G set up Kenyans for higher pump prices, sullied relations with Uganda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9cQAVB9VyjXkkzjeuW5EvmfdWVheHzUyJBkM3ma0.jpg Since Kenya started importing petroleum products under the government-to-government deal, the deal has been under great scrutiny locally, How G-to-G set up Kenyans for higher pump prices, sullied relations with Uganda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558157/evolution-of-abduction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Evolution of Abduction... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XkOfeu1ZfXfXHcJ5B9WJX2PNuewOmyjyJIwCcYG1.jpg Evolution of Abduction... Evolution of Abduction... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558172/rutos-sh26-billion-token-causes-a-storm-in-the-mau-forest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Ruto's Sh2.6 billion token causes a storm in the Mau Forest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XyKvZb6cRnoC47vV7UIIyTKLE1D9K8kph5is1bYT.jpg President William Ruto’s decision to allocate Sh2.6 billion for compensation to victims of the 2019 Mau Forest eviction has ignited new political controversy. Ruto's Sh2.6 billion token causes a storm in the Mau Forest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001558175/tame-the-egos-the-elephant-in-the-opposition-politics-and-the-nightmare-there-in 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Tame the egos: The elephant in the Opposition politics and the nightmare there in https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xxy4AG8zRYX789MXw5z3iqlb5WbjNxIubK1EWZ23.jpg People’s frustration with the incumbent is assumed to be an unconditional endorsement of whoever assembles an outfit that calls itself the alternative. Tame the egos: The elephant in the Opposition politics and the nightmare there in Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558181/should-the-nation-expect-a-dividend-from-christian-leaders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Should the nation expect a dividend from Christian leaders? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kaLAknWJAGEv7THrTJUlzBXNt7L3JoM5HyVev5zh.jpg The Christian confession and the Christian life cannot permanently be separated without raising questions about the authenticity of the confession. Should the nation expect a dividend from Christian leaders? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558186/political-parties-election-observers-to-access-iebc-voter-register 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Political parties, election observers to access IEBC voter register https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dWplTJqrFYOD6Vb3mVtge0DaPTwwJGJWUjelXTUi.jpg Political parties and election observers will now have access to source code and audit logs relating to the IEBC’s continuous voter registration system. Political parties, election observers to access IEBC voter register Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558187/g-to-g-fuel-con-museveni-ditches-ruto-says-oil-importation-scheme-swindling-uganda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 G-to-G fuel con: Museveni ditches Ruto, says oil importation scheme swindling Uganda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/06KmMF7DyKP455Kvq0lPuHn3mFfTverwaXtYvGzs.jpg What Ruto hailed as akili tupu is now at the centre of diplomatic and political controversy following Museveni’s remarks. G-to-G fuel con: Museveni ditches Ruto, says oil importation scheme swindling Uganda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558188/rutos-university-funding-u-turn-exposes-crisis-of-his-own-making 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Ruto's university funding U-turn exposes crisis of his own making https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HLM4j0MoyPQFsPLHybrpWnjUhJJBVEBdZTgPXWub.jpg Beneath this renewed vigour, observers believe Ruto has adopted an arsonist-as-firefighter strategy to manage public emotions. Ruto's university funding U-turn exposes crisis of his own making Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558189/how-power-has-changed-odm-leaders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 How power has changed ODM leaders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/57UkztrU3VvC3SuXt9a6PDfz6MM6qRV6T6sSGgE7.jpg Under the late Raila Odinga, ODM became synonymous with opposition politics that was often uncomfortable, confrontational and uncompromising. How power has changed ODM leaders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558190/which-way-sifuna-options-for-the-linda-mwananchi-leader-as-rifts-emerge-within 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Which way Sifuna: Options for the Linda Mwananchi leader as rifts emerge within https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ad4UGGyFb1IBoreJ41cl2hSuMr5eP8aAlFe38EB4.jpg The past week has seen the Linda Mwananchi movement thrown into turbulence that appears to test its grip in the country's political landscape. Which way Sifuna: Options for the Linda Mwananchi leader as rifts emerge within Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558192/look-beyond-politics-to-understand-what-has-changed-in-four-years 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Look beyond politics to understand what has changed in four years https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3ujs32LOnj2eaMVgGca7JE51uScbczoC6LMdTocP.jpg The current inertia to deny his achievements and cast him in an insidious light negates the principles of our young democracy. Look beyond politics to understand what has changed in four years Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558193/is-uhuru-really-the-sponsor-behind-rutos-opposition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Is Uhuru really the sponsor behind Ruto's opposition? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5CtyCFFm6CiVxruDP1n1RGYSIZsz7mke3vS0KuOn.jpg If the former president were actively directing an operation to remove Ruto, one might expect clearer public evidence of such involvement. Is Uhuru really the sponsor behind Ruto's opposition? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558194/waiguru-roped-into-sh791-million-nys-saga-by-former-procurement-boss 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Waiguru roped into Sh791 million NYS saga by former procurement boss https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JyRfb1qMIvYwR4jiz92DmDVM4LLnagID74MfTJvr.jpg Kirinyaga County Governor Ann Waiguru has been roped into the Sh791 million corruption saga. Waiguru roped into Sh791 million NYS saga by former procurement boss Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558197/2027-election-will-not-be-uhurus-referendum-it-will-be-rutos 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 2027 election will not be Uhuru's referendum, it will be Ruto's https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KqbeJeEMZJxZPpKkS6E2MM8IkXc38ZCd3pucVxYW.jpg Repeatedly placing Uhuru at the centre of political debate conveniently shifts attention from the question that should dominate 2027. 2027 election will not be Uhuru's referendum, it will be Ruto's Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558198/when-blaming-uhuru-becomes-political-strategy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 When blaming Uhuru becomes political strategy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bNy58ucVf1nioRrqkj6dLab4vMOkiaQ0pHN2ViTA.jpg Nearly four years after William Ruto became President, Uhuru Kenyatta remains a recurring character in Kenya’s political conversation. When blaming Uhuru becomes political strategy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/arts-culture/article/2001558203/chinese-womens-role-in-revolutions-the-story-of-wang-huiwu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Chinese women's role in revolutions: The story of Wang Huiwu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Eswl98wkwBOEMto55afrcd9JStC1gqZPThCigWoC.jpg Wang Huiwu’s marriage to Li Da placed her at the centre of the Communist Party of China's activities. She died in Beijing in 1993 at age 96, leaving a legacy as a revolutionary heroine. Chinese women's role in revolutions: The story of Wang Huiwu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558204/germans-vote-in-elections-threatening-fresh-blow-to-merz 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kLe4cWzpzVMZtbE9RBXNu35bUHzbYWnmFUoPDSD0.jpg Germans began voting Sunday in two state elections where far-right and far-left gains could send new shock waves to Berlin and rock the government of embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558205/russians-vote-on-last-day-of-parliamentary-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Sm4QZ3ZlIWsb9D7eEVqBOiJwufgwXuDiTLCcxdEl.jpg Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to strengthen the Kremlin's grip on power. Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558206/world-observe-cleanup-day-2026 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 World observe Cleanup Day 2026 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/t0Sp0aK39sDoTBanlV02UaBeYk5FhmzZqpVuaDgD.jpg Kenya joins the world in marking World Cleanup Day by turning attention to one of the most visible consequences of modern consumption waste. World observe Cleanup Day 2026 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558207/french-is-suspects-stand-trial-in-iraq 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 French IS suspects stand trial in Iraq https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lAjd0zqHdsKERU8ljEcnWN271YWRVUO7eFQDqU0y.jpg Six French nationals went on trial on Sunday, as Iraq moves to prosecute thousands of suspected Islamic State group members. French IS suspects stand trial in Iraq Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558208/faith-leaders-call-for-early-action-ahead-of-el-nino-rains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Faith leaders call for early action ahead of El Nino rains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zAZDNZ2LDpcXsxKf4sIpvd4OXKioPKt7a7gsJUw9.jpg Church leaders and faith-based organisations are calling for early and coordinated action as Kenya prepares for anticipated El Niño-related rains. Faith leaders call for early action ahead of El Nino rains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558210/wildlife-rangers-lack-life-insurance-despite-facing-deadly-risks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Wildlife rangers lack life insurance despite facing deadly risks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VwFjq9yWXXR8vkTyfeaovZchIpMoNR7391hB8XPi.jpg More than 50 per cent of rangers who protect wildlife in sanctuaries across Africa lack life insurance, yet their profession is fraught with uncertainties. Wildlife rangers lack life insurance despite facing deadly risks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558211/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-into-east-sea-seoul 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZCg4dtSn5aoAmBwlw1BOrldcT2spadZqlxJo92YY.jpg North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile toward the East Sea, South Korean and Japanese authorities say. North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001558213/two-year-old-girl-killed-in-suspected-gas-explosion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Two-year-old girl killed in suspected gas explosion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oTG2bkig9nF2ptFn1AAQahiQCaCayOWniImKw8wN.jpg Police are investigating an incident where a two-year-old girl was killed when their house caught fire in Arunda estate, Homa Bay County. Two-year-old girl killed in suspected gas explosion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558214/kenya-takes-its-agenda-to-the-un-unga-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Kenya takes its agenda to the UN Unga summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MNAqahOq8APzVD1dZAIQzXyX5HBvgWAqzR4vhptk.jpg Kenya is preparing to use the global stage of the United Nations to advance national and continental priorities. Kenya takes its agenda to the UN Unga summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001558215/farmers-protest-as-sukari-industry-drivers-strike-leaves-sugarcane-drying-in-farms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Farmers protest as Sukari Industry drivers' strike leaves sugarcane drying in farms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MXEAso5B8GIEH7Qv7W8ZYLdPxOFiWF8RwnEdpceG.jpg Sugarcane farmers from Homa Bay and Migori counties staged a demonstration to protest against failure by a miller to pick up harvested cane, causing them to incur losses. Farmers protest as Sukari Industry drivers' strike leaves sugarcane drying in farms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558217/ngetich-wins-gold-in-copenhagen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Ng'etich wins gold in Copenhagen https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IHfjMeF4SPy6kPucgBCeRqvjRmcJb5S9P6ZTmdEh.jpg Agnes Ng’etich wins the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, sets a new women-only world record of 1:05:15 Ng'etich wins gold in Copenhagen Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558218/kerra-in-a-spot-over-mandera-road-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 KeRRA in a spot over Mandera road projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RiFlUliSPs4v9Xtk2ORKGw9HA1Kora02AHULPhSp.jpg Residents of Mandera North Constituency have called for an independent investigation into three road maintenance projects, citing concerns over procurement and payment of works. KeRRA in a spot over Mandera road projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558219/universities-urged-to-integrate-ai-in-legal-training 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Universities urged to integrate AI in legal training https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o5jdWsKaHmQ2qTWFLdgD5RRGfoeGiWy9cA7TyUCo.jpg Universities have been urged to integrate Artificial Intelligence into the training of lawyers as technology continues to reshape the legal profession and the wider economy. Universities urged to integrate AI in legal training Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001558220/nairobi-trade-fair-officials-assure-visitors-on-security-rain-preparedness 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Nairobi Trade Fair: Officials assure visitors on security, rain preparedness https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZnAObCUWs61oLe4XtXCPSVqY7faMt0tpebBnTpod.png Security agencies have been put on alert and drainage systems inspected at Jamhuri Park as Nairobi prepares to host more than 500 exhibitors at the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair. Nairobi Trade Fair: Officials assure visitors on security, rain preparedness Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558221/murkomen-we-shall-protect-young-athletes-against-doping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against doping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RQYpCH8Ja77AKUtTbw1u7Swwshl2kVJ8fW8o8dIe.jpg The fight against doping will take centre stage during this year’s Mashujaa Day sporting tournament, as the government seeks to protect young athletes from exploitation. Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against doping Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558223/governments-urged-to-invest-in-specialist-healthcare-and-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Governments urged to invest in specialist healthcare and education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B2liuODwLHcZcJ1QCcoVidnWaWnTiXuQ0gUTUjqI.jpg Governments and development partners across Africa and Asia have been urged to invest more in specialist healthcare and education. Governments urged to invest in specialist healthcare and education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558224/ndindi-nyoro-kinangop-mp-clash-over-alleged-threatening-message 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Ndindi Nyoro, Kinangop MP clash over alleged threatening message https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hMk38gFSBmYADF3AaqvuTnmmRByqph5oRzd1LbWs.jpg There was drama at St Paul ACK church in Engineer Town after Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro clashed with Kinangop MP Zachary Kwenya Thuku over an alleged threatening message. Ndindi Nyoro, Kinangop MP clash over alleged threatening message Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558226/government-defends-g-to-g-fuel-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Government defends G-to-G fuel deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dOe2Gc2mLWbfDbsnTW8x0BB2vExcmIHAMS9SVjmo.jpg Government defends G-to-G fuel deal, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says it eased dollar shortages, secured petroleum supplies and built forex reserves. Government defends G-to-G fuel deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558229/how-hussein-steered-kenya-to-world-champs-bid-triumph 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 How Hussein steered Kenya to World Champs bid triumph https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iNkqHI1Qm7ASjTSo1JgzHhkg2KhBoWZAGgVPyJ3n.jpg When the World Athletics Council declared Nairobi the official host of the 2029 World Championships, one man was quietly following the historic announcement from a hospital bed. How Hussein steered Kenya to World Champs bid triumph Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001558233/homa-bay-uda-chairmans-vehicle-torched-by-unknown-attackers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Homa Bay UDA chairman's vehicle torched by unknown attackers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GQTOy5entZdgTAj0XVVz5vMP6gK1YMZhYp0SJuvA.jpg The Homa Bay Town Constituency UDA Chairman Franklin Oluoch’s vehicle was torched by unknown people at Makongeni estate. Homa Bay UDA chairman's vehicle torched by unknown attackers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001558234/new-mwea-huduma-centre-saves-residents-long-trips-for-state-services 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 New Mwea Huduma Centre saves residents long trips for state services https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aV7yD1jXBrKEmouaMi3ZtJ6BF8bj12VdyqdtSQNN.jpg Mwea residents no longer have to travel to Kerugoya or Embu for some government services following the commissioning of a new Huduma Centre in Ngurubani. New Mwea Huduma Centre saves residents long trips for state services Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558235/bullets-shootdown-bungoma-queens-as-mathare-upset-vihiga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Bullets shootdown Bungoma Queens as Mathare upset Vihiga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PbyiJrBWD06a7XgcpeXPubXzzj7vzJS6ATUkVWFS.jpg Reigning FKF Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets FC routed Bungoma Queens 6-0 to make their intentions to retain their title known as the 2026-2027 season kicked off. Bullets shootdown Bungoma Queens as Mathare upset Vihiga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558236/champions-butali-warriors-pile-more-misery-on-hapless-greensharks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Champions Butali Warriors pile more misery on hapless Greensharks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TSgGFFZwNgpQUaY6DNTaUBYTvJRwHy5LC327xFuJ.jpg Defending champions Butali Warriors on Saturday thrashed Greensharks 5-0 in a Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League match played at the Dashmesh Stadium. Champions Butali Warriors pile more misery on hapless Greensharks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558240/nairobi-trade-fair-to-link-farmers-with-technology-new-markets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Nairobi trade fair to link farmers with technology, new markets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wuSwCESI67gw5xhE7rBPTQZ0CeVDCB9ijaeyi3Gf.png The Nairobi International Trade Fair will connect farmers with new markets, technology, investors and business opportunities while showcasing innovations to improve productivity and manage farm risks. Nairobi trade fair to link farmers with technology, new markets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558242/migration-lessons-help-students-challenge-idealised-view-of-life-abroad 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Migration lessons help students challenge idealised view of life abroad https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vsx2NzRfVV9qgqdzN2jlVJNhx3uVX3eok93qVd3P.jpg For some Kenyan secondary students, finishing school can mean more than college or work at home. Social media can fuel dreams of a better life abroad. Migration lessons help students challenge idealised view of life abroad Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558245/students-urged-to-consider-alternative-pathways 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Students urged to consider alternative pathways https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GcPmJxg8C5rjwu4gE89eJctlmRewO0ogcWdX8zGf.jpg Education stakeholders are calling for urgent action to support students who have not reported to universities and other higher learning institutions. Students urged to consider alternative pathways Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001558247/tharaka-university-student-drowns-in-river-kathita 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Tharaka University student drowns in River Kathita https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EEdnW2PA5cpWK3a0C7QGFWMtfLv0OlmYoeH4ZKBs.jpg Tharaka University management has cautioned students against swimming in River Kathita after a first-year student drowned. Tharaka University student drowns in River Kathita Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558254/sha-hospitals-meet-over-new-contract-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 SHA, hospitals meet over new contract row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9ulgdzmJyg7iY6hNxGi1KPinty7nVQSPCEfvsxp2.jpg The Social Health Authority (SHA) is set to meet with private and faith-based hospitals to reach a consensus on a disputed new contract. SHA, hospitals meet over new contract row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001558261/killings-border-violence-and-political-tensions-knchr-sounds-alarm-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-20 Killings, border violence and political tensions: KNCHR sounds alarm ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eHbQZvIuHXUrXxidGJVS0X57RRASLo4Otxkt1jqp.png KNCHR warns of threats to life over killings in Isiolo, Embu and Turkana border banditry ahead of 2027 General Election, demands State action. 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