https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551448/oppositions-unity-pledge-unravels-as-rival-strategies-emerge-ahead-of-2027
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2026-06-28
Opposition's unity pledge unravels as rival strategies emerge ahead of 2027
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As leaders pursue parallel alliances and competing succession plans, the path to a single presidential candidate is becoming increasingly uncertain.
Opposition's unity pledge unravels as rival strategies emerge ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551454/blow-to-three-ruto-allies-tycoon-in-sh119m-spyware-suit
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2026-06-28
Blow to three Ruto allies, tycoon in Sh119m spyware suit
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The software was intended to include spyware, deepfake technology, surveillance tools and troll farms, tools the state has denied commissioning.
Blow to three Ruto allies, tycoon in Sh119m spyware suit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551457/abducted-activists-recount-48-hour-torture-ordeal-in-hands-of-masked-men
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2026-06-28
Abducted activists recount 48-hour torture ordeal in hands of masked men
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Several civil society organisations that visited the victims in hospital accused the state of violating the rights of Kenyans during the GenZ second Anniversary.
Abducted activists recount 48-hour torture ordeal in hands of masked men
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551461/fury-over-states-use-of-abductions-to-terrorize-citizens
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2026-06-28
Fury over State's use of abductions to terrorize citizens
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The latest disappearances follow what rights groups describe as a pattern that has emerged since the June 2024 Gen Z uprising
Fury over State's use of abductions to terrorize citizens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551462/how-standard-group-associate-editor-escaped-abduction
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2026-06-28
How Standard Group Associate Editor escaped abduction
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Four armed men attempted to abduct Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Nakuru.
How Standard Group Associate Editor escaped abduction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/fact-check/article/2001551466/list-rutos-first-half-foreign-trips-in-2026-vs-2025
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2026-06-28
List: Ruto's first-half foreign trips in 2026 vs 2025
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President William Ruto's international travel continues to spark public debate; however, the numbers are down compared to 2025.
List: Ruto's first-half foreign trips in 2026 vs 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551467/kenyans-should-stop-waiting-for-heroes-since-they-live-among-us
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2026-06-28
Kenyans should stop waiting for heroes since they live among us
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Kenya’s greatest challenge is not a shortage of extraordinary people. It is our failure to recognise ordinary people doing extraordinary work.
Kenyans should stop waiting for heroes since they live among us
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551468/remove-all-obstacles-to-business-growth
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2026-06-28
Remove all obstacles to business growth
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We must infuse a culture of being business friendly to our regulators. They should not view everything from a rent-seeking perspective but rather from the lens of business growth.
Remove all obstacles to business growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551469/june-25-and-the-cry-for-justice-from-our-youth
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2026-06-28
June 25 and the cry for justice from our youth
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Young people are not demanding perfection from the state. They are asking for fairness. They want institutions that listen, and leaders that are accountable leaders.
June 25 and the cry for justice from our youth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551470/how-the-banking-sector-can-help-unlock-the-msmes
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2026-06-28
How the banking sector can help unlock the MSMEs
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Kenya’s banking sector non-performing loan (NPL) ratio has been stubbornly high, hovering around 15.6 per cent.
How the banking sector can help unlock the MSMEs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551471/politics-of-promises-and-when-leadership-becomes-a-show-off
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2026-06-28
Politics of promises and when leadership becomes a show off
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Many were not made under pressure. They were not extracted by hostile journalists, demanded by protests, or forced by opposition politicians. They were volunteered.
Politics of promises and when leadership becomes a show off
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-28
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551369/bookshops-must-wake-up-or-share-rip-van-winkles-fate
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2026-06-27
Bookshops must wake up or share Rip Van Winkle's fate
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Bookshops should think more about lifestyle, communities and curation.
Bookshops must wake up or share Rip Van Winkle's fate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551371/we-cannot-build-a-great-nation-on-broken-values
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2026-06-27
We cannot build a great nation on broken values
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Culture is not what hangs in our museums. Culture is what lives in our hearts, guides our choices, shapes our institutions and ultimately determines the kind of nation we become.
We cannot build a great nation on broken values
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551374/billions-caught-in-battle-between-ruto-and-imf-over-secret-graft-report
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2026-06-27
Billions caught in battle between Ruto and IMF over secret graft report
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Without Kenya's consent, the report stays secret. And without the report's completion, there is no new IMF programme.
Billions caught in battle between Ruto and IMF over secret graft report
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551376/key-witnesses-tie-makenzi-to-shakahola-killings
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2026-06-27
Key witnesses tie Makenzi to Shakahola killings
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The witnesses told the court that the main suspects lived in Bethlehem, Galilaya and Judea villages within Shakahola forest.
Key witnesses tie Makenzi to Shakahola killings
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551377/democracy-without-responsibility-is-becoming-kenyas-costliest-luxury
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2026-06-27
Democracy without responsibility is becoming Kenya's costliest luxury
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Regardless of whether you are in government or the opposition, how much cost can the Kenyan economy bleed in its current state before breaking it to irredeemable levels?
Democracy without responsibility is becoming Kenya's costliest luxury
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551378/he-fled-war-at-10-now-silently-heals-young-minds-in-kakuma-schools
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2026-06-27
He fled war at 10, now silently heals young minds in Kakuma schools
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Many refugee teachers face similar barriers — limited career progression, remuneration that often falls short of their qualifications, and a persistent feeling of exclusion.
He fled war at 10, now silently heals young minds in Kakuma schools
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001551380/better-watering-systems-can-boost-poultry-profits
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2026-06-27
Better watering systems can boost poultry profits
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A sudden increase or decrease in water intake may indicate a leaking water system, poor-quality feed, disease, or heat stress.
Better watering systems can boost poultry profits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551382/back-in-the-sky-ruto-courts-the-world-as-kenya-feels-abandoned
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2026-06-27
Back in the sky: Ruto courts the world as Kenya feels abandoned
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Ruto’s trip to Antananarivo marked his 85th international journey since taking office on September 13, 2023, and his 20th foreign excursion in 2026 alone.
Back in the sky: Ruto courts the world as Kenya feels abandoned
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551384/insults-currency-state-should-just-pay-what-it-owes-to-the-standard
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2026-06-27
Insults currency: State should just pay what it owes to The Standard
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Sh1.2 billion in unpaid government advertising is not a Standard Media problem. It is a structural problem sitting inside dozens of Kenyan businesses right now.
Insults currency: State should just pay what it owes to The Standard
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551385/plan-underway-to-reopen-wilson-runway
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2026-06-27
Plan underway to reopen Wilson runway
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Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced plans to reopen a runway that has been under rehabilitation at Wilson Airport.
Plan underway to reopen Wilson runway
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551386/you-cant-digitize-a-blackout-africa-this-is-our-chance
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2026-06-27
You can't digitize a blackout, Africa this is our chance
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While digital technologies are critical to the future of energy, their effectiveness depends on the strength of the very systems it is optimising.
You can't digitize a blackout, Africa this is our chance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001551387/the-rise-and-fall-of-kenyas-distance-star-kibiwott-kandie
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2026-06-27
The rise and fall of Kenya's distance star Kibiwott Kandie
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Former world record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been hit with a seven-year ban. The athlete was found to have used an invalid document for his defence.
The rise and fall of Kenya's distance star Kibiwott Kandie
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001551388/why-leilas-rise-to-the-top-has-not-been-a-walk-in-the-park
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2026-06-27
Why Leila's rise to the top has not been a walk in the park
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She is qualified to officiate at the World Boxing Championships, World Cup and the Olympics.
Why Leila's rise to the top has not been a walk in the park
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551389/kpa-moves-to-recover-sh436m-port-debt-linked-to-ex-county-boss
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2026-06-27
KPA moves to recover Sh43.6m port debt linked to ex-county boss
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KPA has intensified efforts to recover more than Sh43.6 million in unpaid rental and cargo charges from a company linked to former Mombasa CEC member.
KPA moves to recover Sh43.6m port debt linked to ex-county boss
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551390/brutal-police-how-masked-officers-rode-boda-bodas-used-sonic-weapons-to-disperse-protesters
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2026-06-27
Brutal police: How masked officers rode boda bodas, used sonic weapons to disperse protesters
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To suppress protests in Githurai, they reportedly entered homes and streets, beating bystanders and firing in broad daylight.
Brutal police: How masked officers rode boda bodas, used sonic weapons to disperse protesters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551392/teacher-takes-on-gruelling-45-hour-guinness-maths-record
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2026-06-27
Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record
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Cameras, witnesses and rotating students ensure every second meets strict Guinness standards.
Teacher takes on gruelling 45-hour Guinness Maths Record
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551393/dead-or-evolving-inside-kenyas-unfinished-gen-z-revolution
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2026-06-27
Dead or evolving? Inside Kenya's unfinished Gen Z revolution
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Instead of mass demonstrations, many chose to mark the occasion online by changing profile pictures, sharing tributes and participating in candlelighting campaigns
Dead or evolving? Inside Kenya's unfinished Gen Z revolution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551395/kanja-orders-probe-into-police-handling-of-nakuru-activist-during-protest
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2026-06-27
Kanja orders probe into police handling of Nakuru activist during protest
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IG Kanja orders probe into manhandling of Nakuru based activist James Mbugua by police during Gen Z's anniversary protest, Internal Affairs Unit to issue report within seven days.
Kanja orders probe into police handling of Nakuru activist during protest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001551396/mothers-drive-policy-reform-by-speaking-out-against-brutality
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2026-06-27
Mothers drive policy reform by speaking out against brutality
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Mothers from the farthest ends of the country have refused for their sons to be profiled, abducted and forcefully disappeared.
Mothers drive policy reform by speaking out against brutality
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001551397/lets-confront-silent-crisis-facing-modern-men
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2026-06-27
Let's confront silent crisis facing modern men
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While mental health conversations have become more common in recent years, many men continue to struggle in silence.
Let's confront silent crisis facing modern men
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ken-opalo/article/2001551398/yes-kenya-deserves-a-competitive-2027-presidential-contest
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2026-06-27
Yes, Kenya deserves a competitive 2027 presidential contest
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The President can still coast to re-election next year. His biggest advantage is he is the incumbent.
Yes, Kenya deserves a competitive 2027 presidential contest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001551399/leaders-cannot-keep-borrowing-courage-of-youth
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2026-06-27
Leaders cannot keep borrowing courage of youth
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Kenya does not suffer from a shortage of eloquent politicians. It suffers from a shortage of courageous leaders.
Leaders cannot keep borrowing courage of youth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551401/duale-broke-the-mould-with-his-ebola-apology
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2026-06-27
Duale broke the mould with his Ebola apology
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Duale has proved that the law isn’t just for the meek, but for every citizen, including the big fish.
Duale broke the mould with his Ebola apology
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551402/hat-trick-hero-dembele-displays-ballon-dor-brilliance-for-france-at-world-cup
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2026-06-27
Hat-trick hero Dembele displays Ballon d'Or brilliance for France at World Cup
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Ousmane Dembele produced his best ever World Cup performance with a stunning first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway
Hat-trick hero Dembele displays Ballon d'Or brilliance for France at World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551403/gueye-double-keeps-senegals-world-cup-hopes-alive
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2026-06-27
Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
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Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match.
Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551404/cape-verde-extend-world-cup-fairytale-to-set-up-argentina-meeting
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2026-06-27
Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
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World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey.
Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551405/uruguay-crash-out-of-world-cup-as-spain-avoid-argentina-clash
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2026-06-27
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
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Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H.
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551406/belgium-beat-new-zealand-5-1-to-reach-world-cup-last-32
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2026-06-27
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to reach World Cup last 32
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Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver.
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to reach World Cup last 32
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551407/iran-have-certain-world-cup-last-32-place-snatched-away
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2026-06-27
Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
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The Pharaohs had learned before the game in Seattle that they were qualified due to results elsewhere, but Iran had a goal ruled out in stoppage time for offside
Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551408/foiled-abduction-four-armed-men-target-standard-groups-associate-editor
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2026-06-27
Foiled abduction: Four armed men target Standard Group's Associate Editor
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Four armed men in a Toyota Probox attempt to abduct Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Nakuru early Saturday, days after President Ruto criticised the media house's news coverage.
Foiled abduction: Four armed men target Standard Group's Associate Editor
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551414/doctors-strike-cripples-healthcare-services-in-kericho
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2026-06-27
Doctors' strike cripples healthcare services in Kericho
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The strike began after negotiations between the KMPDU and the county government failed to reach an agreement.
Doctors' strike cripples healthcare services in Kericho
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551417/bold-stand-against-drug-menace-as-leaders-sound-alarm-on-national-crisis
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2026-06-27
Bold Stand Against Drug Menace as Leaders sound alarm on national crisis
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4.7 million Kenyans aged between 15 and 65 years and at least one in every six people are currently using at least one drug or substance of abuse.
Bold Stand Against Drug Menace as Leaders sound alarm on national crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551418/us-iran-trade-strikes-putting-new-strain-on-middle-east-truce
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2026-06-27
US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce
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The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while Washington and Tehran negotiate a final settlement to a war that began on February 28.
US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551420/russian-strikes-kill-two-in-ukraine-response-kills-one
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2026-06-27
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, response kills one
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"The enemy attacked two districts of the region more than 30 times with drones and aerial bombs," said Ganja.
Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, response kills one
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001551421/court-convicts-siaya-businessman-over-brothers-murder
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2026-06-27
Court convicts Siaya businessman over brother's murder
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Justice David Kemei convicted Vincent Ochieng and his co-accused, Chrispine Kennedy Awambo, of the murder of Jared Ongoro.
Court convicts Siaya businessman over brother's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551422/at-least-193-mn-in-europe-to-face-temperatures-above-35c-saturday-afp-analysis
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2026-06-27
At least 193 mn in Europe to face temperatures above 35C Saturday: AFP analysis
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Some 404 million people across Europe (excluding Turkey) will see temperatures of more than 30C -- a slight dip from the day before, according to the analysis.
At least 193 mn in Europe to face temperatures above 35C Saturday: AFP analysis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551423/iran-says-us-violated-peace-deal-as-both-sides-trade-fire
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2026-06-27
Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
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"These brutal attacks, which targeted Iranian coastal surveillance facilities, are a blatant violation" of the memorandum of understanding to end the war, the Iranian foreign ministry said.
Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001551425/kalro-bets-on-forgotten-fruits-to-transform-kenyas-food-future
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2026-06-27
KALRO bets on forgotten fruits to transform Kenya's food future
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Kenya is home to nearly 100 underutilised fruit species, many of which hold immense potential for both farmers and consumers.
KALRO bets on forgotten fruits to transform Kenya's food future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001551427/lemayan-defends-marathon-title-debutant-simiyu-clinches-womens-crown
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2026-06-27
Lemayan defends marathon title, debutant Simiyu clinches women's crown
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Samson Lemayan and Lydia Simiyu overcame nagging injuries to lift the 26th edition of Lewa Safari Marathon held at the scenic Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday.
Lemayan defends marathon title, debutant Simiyu clinches women's crown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551428/england-portugal-eye-top-spots-as-world-cup-group-stages-wrap-up
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2026-06-27
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
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England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs.
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001551432/quality-milk-to-fetch-higher-returns-as-kenya-shifts-dairy-payment-model
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2026-06-27
Quality milk to fetch higher returns as Kenya shifts dairy payment model
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Dairy farmers will soon earn more for producing high-quality milk as the government shifts from quantity-based to quality-based payments.
Quality milk to fetch higher returns as Kenya shifts dairy payment model
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551433/kenyas-health-system-put-to-test-amid-ebola-preparedness
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2026-06-27
Kenya's health system put to test amid Ebola preparedness
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The plan for an Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Air Base to manage Americans exposed to the disease has reignited debate about Kenya's capacity to handle such outbreaks.
Kenya's health system put to test amid Ebola preparedness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551434/my-experience-of-long-journey-to-mumias-that-took-me-40-years
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2026-06-27
My experience of long journey to Mumias that took me 40 years
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The 411-kilometre trip from Nairobi to Mumias takes about right hours by road. That trip took me 40 years to cover. Sit, relax and find out why.
My experience of long journey to Mumias that took me 40 years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001551435/govt-issues-title-deeds-to-kihiu-mwiri-residents-ending-years-of-agony
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2026-06-27
Govt issues title deeds to Kihiu Mwiri residents ending years of agony
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After years of waiting, hundreds of families in Kihiu Mwiri in Gatanga, Murang’a, have received a major relief after they were issued with title deeds.
Govt issues title deeds to Kihiu Mwiri residents ending years of agony
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551437/ag-dorcas-oduor-defends-jkia-renovation-contract-amid-transparency-concerns
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2026-06-27
AG Dorcas Oduor defends JKIA renovation contract amid transparency concerns
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Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract.
AG Dorcas Oduor defends JKIA renovation contract amid transparency concerns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551438/where-is-lichuma-rights-group-gives-police-24-hours-to-produce-detained-activist
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2026-06-27
Where is Lichuma? Rights group gives police 24 hours to produce detained activist
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The Social Justice Centres Working Group (SJCWG) has called on the National Police Service and the Inspector General of Police to disclose the whereabouts of activist Davis Lichuma.
Where is Lichuma? Rights group gives police 24 hours to produce detained activist
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001551439/nca-flags-construction-extensions-without-approval-in-mombasa-posing-danger
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2026-06-27
NCA flags construction extensions without approval in Mombasa, posing danger
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The National Construction Authority (NCA) has raised concern over developers adding extra floors to buildings in Mombasa without approval.
NCA flags construction extensions without approval in Mombasa, posing danger
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551440/kenya-in-a-drive-to-attain-who-medicine-production-level-in-the-next-five-months
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2026-06-27
Kenya in a drive to attain WHO medicine production level in the next five months
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Kenya is ramping up efforts to attain the World Health Organization's (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status in pharmaceutical regulation by December this year.
Kenya in a drive to attain WHO medicine production level in the next five months
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551442/why-kra-is-making-tax-return-filing-simpler-faster-and-accessible
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2026-06-27
Why KRA is making tax return filing simpler, faster and accessible
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As Kenya continues to pursue fiscal sustainability and economic transformation amid evolving economic realities, tax administration has a critical role to play.
Why KRA is making tax return filing simpler, faster and accessible
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551445/lemayan-simiyu-bask-in-glory-of-winning-lewa-marathon
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2026-06-27
Lemayan, Simiyu bask in glory of winning Lewa Marathon
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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers Samson Lemayan and Lydia Simiyu overcame nagging injuries to lift the 26th edition of Lewa Safari Marathon.
Lemayan, Simiyu bask in glory of winning Lewa Marathon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551446/kingi-mvurya-in-unity-campaign-in-coast-head-of-polls
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2026-06-27
Kingi, Mvurya in unity campaign in Coast head of polls
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Senate speaker Amason Kingi and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya have urged Coast communities to chart the way forward of the region ahead of the next polls.
Kingi, Mvurya in unity campaign in Coast head of polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551449/revival-and-completion-of-dhoghoye-bridge-will-change-lives
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2026-06-27
Revival and completion of Dhoghoye Bridge will change lives
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By investing in projects such as Dhogoye Bridge, the government is not merely constructing physical infrastructure. It is strengthening the foundations upon which local economies grow.
Revival and completion of Dhoghoye Bridge will change lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551451/uproar-as-woman-sexually-assaulted-murdered-in-kisumu
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2026-06-27
Uproar as woman sexually assaulted, murdered in Kisumu
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Police in Kisumu have launched investigations into the murder of a woman whose body was found dumped in Manyatta.
Uproar as woman sexually assaulted, murdered in Kisumu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551452/wetangula-accused-of-favouring-nakhumicha-in-gubernatorial-race
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2026-06-27
Wetang'ula accused of favouring Nakhumicha in gubernatorial race
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Other UDA candidates who have declared their intention to contest the position have accused Wetang’ula of trying to pre-select a candidate for the ruling coalition
Wetang'ula accused of favouring Nakhumicha in gubernatorial race
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551453/court-drops-charges-against-woman-sued-by-johos-brother
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2026-06-27
Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brother
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It was alleged that the accused claimed that the businessman was a drug dealer and further claimed that their late mother was a slut.
Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brother
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551456/six-protesters-found-dumped-tortured-after-arrest-at-gen-z-memorial-march
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2026-06-27
Six protesters found dumped, tortured after arrest at Gen Z memorial march
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Six protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary protests found in different parts of Nairobi with signs of assault, KHRC says.
Six protesters found dumped, tortured after arrest at Gen Z memorial march
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-27
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