https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552573/why-a-small-election-in-mt-kenya-will-have-giant-consequences 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-12 Why a small election in Mt Kenya will have giant consequences https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UKJTj0ywQxCXPDqi80Tsn7QyDiZ5KGNI5fZ0Mgxj.jpg The Ol- Kalou contest has turned into "a scorched earth" political duel between the ruling party UDA and the diminutive DCP party. Why a small election in Mt Kenya will have giant consequences Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552576/drunk-with-power-how-ruto-allies-are-losing-touch-with-kenyans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-12 Drunk with power? How Ruto allies are losing touch with Kenyans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jQCzhO5EiPIgwtwooijYpFiAv65iFXuyT9HCzz7N.jpg The arrogance is bleating, and they are no longer hiding it as President William Ruto and his allies demonstrate what critics believe is sheer arrogance and disregard to the electorate. Drunk with power? How Ruto allies are losing touch with Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552578/after-13-years-abroad-they-returned-with-nothing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-12 After 13 years abroad, they returned with nothing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zyz58h0brL4uDqWtNK5z49yI5rckVybueseFl1mt.jpg Several returnees walked quietly through the arrivals section, clutching bags and guiding children through the crowd. After 13 years abroad, they returned with nothing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552580/gunfire-masked-men-and-bribery-claims-shake-ol-kalou-by-election-race 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-12 Gunfire, masked men and bribery claims shake Ol Kalou by-election race https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ED5tpb1qgIUnU2gDBjnsR6NMYli1S1yUS7vUWAJO.jpg Masked gunmen traveling in vehicles with concealed and missing registration plates attacked a DCP campaign vehicle. Gunfire, masked men and bribery claims shake Ol Kalou by-election race Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552581/state-officers-under-fire-over-early-2027-campaigns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-12 State officers under fire over early 2027 campaigns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y8wBIWd3gpkdn9mtq0Zwu3gISy3lMUO2BTdNqn6n.jpg Cabinet Secretaries have become regular speakers during President Ruto's development tours. State officers under fire over early 2027 campaigns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552583/wetangula-lusaka-heckled-off-in-home-turf 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-12 Wetangula, Lusaka heckled off in home turf https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mpqxRhgmfWy5R3bFRaUVrvTnQiVKQ3OvZoAV1dOP.jpg They were heckled by the crowd chanting anti-government slogans and drumming up support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.  Wetangula, Lusaka heckled off in home turf Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552586/why-sifunas-odm-exit-could-derail-his-2027-ambitions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-12 Why Sifuna's ODM exit could derail his 2027 ambitions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vNKEcIcw1TBid7tJxkgUeDFb40Ez4lmbUJfYePUo.jpg Gachagua built his party while the iron was hot. Sifuna is talking about building his after the iron has cooled, been rained on, and started rusting. Why Sifuna's ODM exit could derail his 2027 ambitions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552481/monuments-for-runners-and-politicians-silence-for-writers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Monuments for runners and politicians, silence for writers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MbYqmtgqa6I2yatOQwJC0RFxhag9ztAI9jmm0fkN.jpg If Kiswahili is indeed the pride of Africa and a pillar of our identity, why do those who gave the language its literary soul remain largely forgotten? Monuments for runners and politicians, silence for writers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552483/why-new-publishers-need-to-spread-their-bets-and-tread-carefully 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Why new publishers need to spread their bets and tread carefully https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YKp8Q2uzAQKUTptJZfKd7vZ7T5vTjNQmxLdisiww.jpg In the long run, a healthy publishing industry is one that serves both the classroom and the bookshop, both the examination candidate and the leisure reader. Why new publishers need to spread their bets and tread carefully Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552484/the-crisis-of-fatherhood-and-the-rise-of-andrew-kibe-as-hero 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 The crisis of fatherhood and the rise of Andrew Kibe as hero https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F7waGHVKTYyKnN1DzYolUwomZmTmSeCTM0UQLO2x.jpg Andrew Kibe is not merely a media personality. He is a cultural text. His popularity tells us that thousands of young men are searching for an interpreter of manhood. The crisis of fatherhood and the rise of Andrew Kibe as hero Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001552486/shun-doping-olympians-tell-athletes-at-eldoret-city-race-awards 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Shun doping, Olympians tell athletes at Eldoret City race awards https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EtxQe4cQHGK47CiSt5Ry1TCSSHvXBhinxBkzZoiR.jpg The country's decorated legends told active athletes to maintain the country's status as an athletics powerhouse. Shun doping, Olympians tell athletes at Eldoret City race awards Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552491/of-more-trips-but-smaller-baskets-the-return-of-kadogo-economy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Of more trips but smaller baskets: The return of 'kadogo' economy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6UUdPlmcBQj72YIoC19XnsAZavmpaGjrzHOu5oeY.jpg Today, more consumers are making frequent visits to shops, buying fewer items each time and carefully weighing every purchase before spending. Of more trips but smaller baskets: The return of 'kadogo' economy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552492/ol-kalou-poll-makes-limuru-four-inevitable 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Ol Kalou poll makes 'Limuru Four' inevitable https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2ylJQE6t0CchfBQQq4diVdxABLfkEvmkEY3xSjXN.jpg I’d suggest that the Mt Kenya leadership urgently reconvenes in Limuru, the hallowed ground where the House of Mumbi has traditionally congregated to deliberate on politics. Ol Kalou poll makes 'Limuru Four' inevitable Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ken-opalo/article/2001552493/iebc-abdication-of-duty-risks-poll-violence-in-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 IEBC abdication of duty risks poll violence in 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xo4OgNFJEr5vh6gV5HymVENsEpiIebIh3YqY3Qhb.jpg It is a shame that rather than project the seriousness that the situation demands for, the IEBC continues to play games. Kenyans deserve much better. IEBC abdication of duty risks poll violence in 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552495/kra-posts-strong-growth-in-tax-collection 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 KRA posts strong growth in tax collection https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gD8f9mBWb4WFCGeSGowysu3f859dIAGpIRH6myCL.jpg Total collections rose by Sh90 billion, with the taxman saying this was a result of a change of strategy to tax administration efforts over hikes. KRA posts strong growth in tax collection Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001552500/the-rise-of-international-schools-amid-cbc-uncertainty 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 The rise of international schools amid CBC uncertainty https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5q61m4AhJQEzlHwGKNE3z2u1PlFlWPS89tXb3Eof.jpg The expansion of international curricula coincides with continued debate over CBC, which has undergone several policy adjustments since its rollout in 2017. The rise of international schools amid CBC uncertainty Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001552505/why-courts-are-the-last-line-of-defence-for-our-environment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Why courts are the last line of defence for our environment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Yexj2iSIOf2fhGqqvdHCZVa4JRcx63a0ZYLUMmoT.jpg Strong environmental laws must be protected from safeguard weakening amendments. Our courts are our last line of environmental defence, and they must not fail us. Why courts are the last line of defence for our environment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552506/battle-for-regional-glory-and-tickets-to-national-games-gains-momentum 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Battle for regional glory and tickets to national games gains momentum https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BJhGaEDe10ZrOdJSYZWZC5rEf4R4Un6diwz6JQFH.jpg In Nairobi, former national boys football champions Highway Senior School and Upper Hill will battle for a place in tomorrow’s final in their respective-semis duels. Battle for regional glory and tickets to national games gains momentum Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001552510/democracy-undermined-by-lack-of-strict-laws-on-campaign-funding 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Democracy undermined by lack of strict laws on campaign funding https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/as51kPIKYpssrj9LCB8LX5mhCQFz1JXLU57pxw4i.jpg Academic research suggests that the design of campaign laws often dictates their failure. Democracy undermined by lack of strict laws on campaign funding Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552511/gachagua-tells-iebc-commissioners-to-resign-if-they-cant-handle-a-by-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Gachagua tells IEBC commissioners to resign if they can't handle a by-election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QoCfw29hDAA91PbG2tQLlwGIAlHlaqzh2GJHfsQ2.jpg Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua wants the IEBC Commissioners to resign if they can’t handle a mini election. Gachagua tells IEBC commissioners to resign if they can't handle a by-election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552512/selective-justice-iebcs-double-standards-in-enforcing-electoral-laws 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Selective justice: IEBC's double standards in enforcing electoral laws https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kS5wKwML1nM3UQYdXnXPHMucEEv961YoxpMqYLf3.jpg Whereas IEBC has threatened to cancel or postpone the Ol Kalou byelection in the event of disorder, opposition leaders do not think IEBC is acting in good faith. Selective justice: IEBC's double standards in enforcing electoral laws Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552514/petition-wants-ig-kanja-to-produce-three-missing-men-in-24-hours 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Petition wants IG Kanja to produce three missing men in 24 hours https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DuDxYudrQI0sJ4Qy30igMkq3jcuY77zsgimtpyNb.jpg The petitions state that the writs of habeas corpus are intended to secure the immediate production of the subject whose liberty and life are under immense threat. Petition wants IG Kanja to produce three missing men in 24 hours Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552517/life-after-raila-can-the-odinga-family-hold-onto-political-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Life after Raila: Can the Odinga family hold onto political power? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BdcuJk3pP4WkAU0IlDrJb1cAba0iQm7s2AjKEhVe.jpg A new generation of leaders is emerging, demanding issue-based politics, while ODM itself is undergoing gradual internal transformation following Raila's evolving national role. Life after Raila: Can the Odinga family hold onto political power? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552518/court-stops-construction-of-apartment-near-kdf-headquarters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Court stops construction of apartment near KDF headquarters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/i2Pss8QVyLWLuPvoOIj3mHVPKyWTAI7y8q51SAvQ.jpg The court noted there was no satisfactory evidence that a site notice had been erected to notify neighbouring residents of the proposed development. Court stops construction of apartment near KDF headquarters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001552519/justice-must-never-wear-a-uniform-of-impunity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Justice must never wear a uniform of impunity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oMwLxjHcVDUWVoyGNaWyqGvSXFWIcJP2MF2830nM.jpg Every victim deserves protection, dignity and access to justice regardless of the status of the perpetrator. Justice must never wear a uniform of impunity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552521/merino-strikes-late-as-spain-beat-belgium-to-set-up-france-world-cup-semi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ei34291eZ67TsAER0Qx53joGImSxR2IK3fiJazxU.jpg Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001552522/out 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Out! https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gaQeDVh6uAjirERuLyAszDMO6Sn3vyp7MKede7C8.jpg Out! Out! Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552527/relief-as-kakamega-county-waives-business-licence-fees-for-plwds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Relief as Kakamega County waives business licence fees for PLWDs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PL0PckB2k6EWwY2UaXIJtUkQHe11BJVJA0eSruMf.jpg Kakamega County has waived business licence fees and county levies for persons with disabilities to boost economic inclusion, while stakeholders also called for better funding. Relief as Kakamega County waives business licence fees for PLWDs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552528/government-to-construct-sh150m-abakhayo-cultural-centre-in-busia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Government to construct Sh150m Abakhayo Cultural Centre in Busia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/irUlVBKXN5D8r8Pcb9O7ZI60I8VeqlSRrXbkaAiz.jpg The national government will build a Sh150 million Abakhayo Cultural Centre in Busia County to preserve the community's heritage, promote tourism and create economic opportunities. Government to construct Sh150m Abakhayo Cultural Centre in Busia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552530/kenya-wins-silver-to-qualify-for-2026-world-schools-team-chess-championship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Kenya wins silver to qualify for 2026 World Schools Team Chess Championship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gVhEIsXshHs7N2KZzBtjyXh2rwLKecGuyLqweJaO.jpg Moi Nyeri Complex Primary School won silver at the Africa Schools Team Chess Championship in South Africa to qualify for the 2026 World Schools Team Chess Championship. Kenya wins silver to qualify for 2026 World Schools Team Chess Championship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001552532/shujaa-star-amaitsa-joins-kcb-as-bankers-boost-squad-ahead-of-new-campaign 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Shujaa star Amaitsa joins KCB as bankers' boost squad ahead of new campaign https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y0bPDfDazSC3wCuauXNSFgolvFJupSUk9CCNH5WC.jpg Kenya Sevens fly-half Nygel Amaitsa has joined KCB Rugby as one of eight new signings ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. Shujaa star Amaitsa joins KCB as bankers' boost squad ahead of new campaign Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552534/ncck-calls-on-iebc-to-act-over-rampant-voter-bribery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 NCCK calls on IEBC to act over rampant voter bribery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/p9WgH6okZIa0Jgpz63vX1fUcLK0VHFYaOvMVkJT4.jpg The NCCK has urged the IEBC to curb voter bribery and implement campaign finance reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that money is undermining Kenya's democracy. NCCK calls on IEBC to act over rampant voter bribery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552536/african-results-justify-world-cup-slots-increase-amid-criticism 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NQVlRiBqbszE5DBCtROBwGgqZ20XQ22sMl07madG.jpg Africa's strong showing at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine of 10 teams reaching the knockout stage, has strengthened the case for the continent's increased allocation of World Cup places. African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552537/former-afghan-general-extradited-to-usa-to-face-drug-charges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Former Afghan General extradited to USA to face drug charges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/V994LxuXnUdyncfmpnUXaN5UiRrmR1ZYtbHbTsgo.jpg Abdul Zahir Qadeer, alias Haji Abdul Zahir, will face charges relating to a conspiracy to allegedly import narcotics and firearms. Former Afghan General extradited to USA to face drug charges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001552539/over-900000-people-flee-in-china-as-typhoon-lashes-taiwan-japan-islands 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mWNgobFHFfYCoEOGwcc3KBCSw39qAOUSiTbSHhAy.jpg More than 900,000 citizens flee homes in China, with approaching Typhoon Bavi toppling trees and cutting power across Taiwan and Japan. Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001552540/state-unveils-bill-to-restore-kenyas-degraded-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 State unveils Bill to restore Kenya's degraded land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dAGjXCR1XO530ad8RkBxbZEtPUzqpJcjFQt2ekPH.jpg Kenya has drafted a new law to reclaim degraded land nationwide, targeting improved food and water security alongside stronger climate resilience. State unveils Bill to restore Kenya's degraded land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552542/kenyans-killed-for-russia-contestations-over-the-number-of-those-killed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Kenyans killed for Russia; Contestations over the number of those killed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZMYhUnuBQY7AiIqOBfC12AadtJEaO0bGteHYXflz.jpg Disputes have emerged over the number of Kenyans killed or missing while fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war, with government figures differing sharply from claims by rights groups. Kenyans killed for Russia; Contestations over the number of those killed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552543/parents-urged-to-step-up-support-for-childrens-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Parents urged to step up support for children's education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oohImAr5Yvcn5ITRS6pUhot6RskWDAf5iUY2TWn7.jpg Parents in Webuye West have been urged to take a more active role in their children's education by working with teachers and supporting schools to improve academic outcomes. Parents urged to step up support for children's education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552544/government-told-to-stop-illegal-sugar-imports 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Government told to stop illegal sugar imports https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EkwgYCWwGTWaooVeY5g3OJBCHolZgqcL3d4u4w3k.jpg Bungoma leaders and Nzoia Sugar Company have urged the government to curb illegal sugar imports, saying cheap imports are hurting local millers, farmers and the recovery of the sugar sector. Government told to stop illegal sugar imports Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552546/west-pokot-schools-tap-solar-water-to-fight-hunger-slash-food-costs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 West Pokot schools tap solar water to fight hunger, slash food costs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xTrxZa2aQzkiEtbpQQuny0wmcwgPaXnAWY1DQuIj.jpg  A government irrigation project at Kapkoi Primary School in West Pokot County is supplying water to two schools and supporting year-round food production through greenhouse farming. West Pokot schools tap solar water to fight hunger, slash food costs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001552547/why-elderly-widowers-want-government-to-create-special-empowerment-fund 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Why elderly widowers want government to create special empowerment fund https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YC4D7teqZv4HGNjnUleAjA5XvTKKgQu69psLiSN0.jpg Elderly widowers in Homa Bay County are calling for a special government empowerment fund to help them cope with financial hardship, healthcare needs and caring for children. Why elderly widowers want government to create special empowerment fund Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001552548/with-pay-rise-and-feeding-programme-ecde-education-gets-boost 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 With pay rise and feeding programme, ECDE education gets boost https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Joe86RviyWg1M84iEIFNBKPFbrwFNSCnDpoEcw4J.jpg Meru County’s 1,693 ECDE teachers have received a salary boost and improved working conditions through the implementation of a new scheme of service and expanded feeding programme. With pay rise and feeding programme, ECDE education gets boost Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001552550/boat-accident-off-island-in-vietnams-south-kills-15-state-media 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Boat accident off island in Vietnam's south kills 15: state media https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/loPSWExrF2msLxGgBXyzmxyHZDTcNKb5MiVVkfYh.jpg At least 15 people killed after speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsizes off southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, authorities say boat had 36 people. Boat accident off island in Vietnam's south kills 15: state media Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552552/lower-sabor-project-ends-rain-dependence-for-700-households 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Lower Sabor project ends rain dependence for 700 households https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZhU0WQYXGYBNafdWiunZUsrGjQRq4dDogzJ9mXo5.jpg A Sh288.6 million irrigation project has freed more than 700 Uasin Gishu households from relying on rainfall for their livelihoods. Lower Sabor project ends rain dependence for 700 households Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552553/electoral-agency-fines-mp-sh15m-over-utterances 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Electoral agency fines MP SH1.5m over utterances https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MpvSdUezmmfltkPl8nF7iLPxyGQ3eN5F0CJoh7vB.jpg IEBC fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million for breaching the Electoral Code of Conduct over alleged inflammatory campaign remarks. Electoral agency fines MP SH1.5m over utterances Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552555/president-rutos-allies-target-natembeya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 President Ruto's allies target Natembeya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wzB4U6CKXTzTPIQjG3Qrpx75Nh2xygaExexzQD0P.jpg President William Ruto's allies have stepped up efforts to unseat Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in 2027. President Ruto's allies target Natembeya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001552557/nigerian-forces-suffered-casualties-in-kidnap-rescue-army 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: army https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MUpK805QxHuCigbYjDaVF04FQhxtiuvm1KJUQCiG.jpg Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, army says. Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: army Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001552559/turkish-cargo-flights-near-sudan-border-draw-attention-amid-conflict 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflict https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8nD3oLLeJHCZ9AAu3sCOlmfg8iSMCHitiNqOK7DW.jpg Reports that Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border have sparked discussion about Ankara's role in the Sudan conflict. Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflict Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001552560/russians-urged-to-work-from-home-amid-fuel-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Russians urged to work from home amid fuel crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0F5yWdCL5MOvQcDFnHkrgB9SE9IFLQ2aWWMGpuSU.jpg Authorities in Russia's Novosibirsk region urge residents to work remotely and limit travel by car, amid a deepening fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. Russians urged to work from home amid fuel crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001552561/us-lawmaker-urges-nyeri-girls-to-lead-climate-action 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 US lawmaker urges Nyeri girls to lead climate action https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MF2qI3hN3VzeOslSWtVNDIioSMxpjL3uoi2ylAMC.jpg A US lawmaker has challenged girls in Nyeri County to take the lead in climate action and environmental conservation. US lawmaker urges Nyeri girls to lead climate action Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552564/ps-omollo-new-law-to-safeguard-kenyas-resource-wealth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 PS Omollo: New law to safeguard Kenya's resource wealth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Xmzdrs4ICtwIHSiySURmHyQBy7AatZHXhPgsyxUv.jpg Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo says the recently enacted Sovereign Wealth Fund Act will secure Kenya's natural resource wealth for current and future generations. PS Omollo: New law to safeguard Kenya's resource wealth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001552565/strathmore-captain-ayimba-hopes-to-go-for-jugular-at-national-sevens-circuit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Strathmore captain Ayimba hopes to go for jugular at National Sevens Circuit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G29ZG2CHQYwKLTYdRbFzPGhV776m0Xr4Fvmi3aRk.jpg Event organisers said they are hopeful Kenya Rugby Union will pick over four players from the showdown to join national 7s and 15s like they did last season. Strathmore captain Ayimba hopes to go for jugular at National Sevens Circuit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552566/england-battle-norway-as-argentina-face-swiss-in-world-cup-last-eight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/63io7g9OVRUsI8wj6tYlbqC3pLWJLFVSpxVLvEOb.jpg England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers. England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552567/world-bank-says-over-24-million-kenyans-risk-falling-into-poverty-in-2026 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 World Bank says over 2.4 million Kenyans risk falling into poverty in 2026 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T2067RT5mAaAMIWvN3H8ZWzidR30k0aRb6WHS7Iq.jpg According to the World Bank, the Middle East tensions have intensified inflationary and external pressures. World Bank says over 2.4 million Kenyans risk falling into poverty in 2026 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552568/st-marys-yala-and-nyakach-girls-crowned-new-nyanza-football-champs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 St Mary's Yala and Nyakach Girls crowned new Nyanza football champs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VOXF2KnUZhW4JJDcq1G3CmpSzVdXoz1JDHGIjkMz.jpg St Mary’s School Yala and Nyakach Girls High School are the new Nyanza Region Secondary School football champions. St Mary's Yala and Nyakach Girls crowned new Nyanza football champs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001552569/homa-bay-duo-asumbi-girls-and-agoro-sare-crowned-nyanza-basketball-3x3-champs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Homa Bay duo Asumbi Girls and Agoro Sare crowned Nyanza basketball 3x3 champs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c7XH8C27zSgbDDmmTnpNixRJY6axyyYciU8RC2Wq.jpg Agoro Sare dethroned defending champions St Mary’s Yala 13-12 to emerge the new champions at Homa Bay High School courts. Homa Bay duo Asumbi Girls and Agoro Sare crowned Nyanza basketball 3x3 champs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/volleyball-and-handball/article/2001552570/aluor-and-masara-crowned-nyanza-volleyball-champs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Aluor and Masara crowned Nyanza volleyball champs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VYQXzGzTUjQTc7u35xoKhDXFxS4FtLQnL22mBATT.jpg St Cecilia Aluor Girls High School and Masara Secondary School are the new Nyanza Region Secondary School volleyball champions. Aluor and Masara crowned Nyanza volleyball champs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001552571/why-ol-kalou-is-kenyas-political-vietnam 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Why Ol Kalou is Kenya's political Vietnam https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3d1qxiAQU5dDAqf6SnvvAYC0pmeE6RWQzP84qi7M.jpg  Our biggest fear in Ol Kalou is not who wins; it’s the economic consequences. Citizens are learning you can get free money.  Why Ol Kalou is Kenya's political Vietnam Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001552574/three-killed-in-bizarre-road-accident 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Three killed in bizarre road accident https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mfu5jC29hXfiguDt4sOM3UTg8lYC1Yw9VUEuxR7h.jpg A police officer said that one of the victims was a family member of a prominent figure in the country. Three killed in bizarre road accident Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552582/why-linda-mwananchi-leaders-cancelled-ol-kalou-tour 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/x6WdEf4OsV7lzZxQJh7eSNwWEdMquH50vUv1Ks29.jpg The Linda Mwananchi brigade will instead convene a meeting in Nyahururu Town. Why Linda Mwananchi leaders cancelled Ol Kalou tour Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552584/american-doctor-contracts-ebola-as-nanyuki-quarantine-plan-faces-fresh-scrutiny 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-11 American doctor contracts Ebola as Nanyuki quarantine plan faces fresh scrutiny https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DXzlNxOyws3Bb3aCbLXmSYS72NiuZtLY9Cw3QhQH.jpg The latest development has revived debate over the government's Ebola preparedness strategy. 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