https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001548253/from-boeing-cockpit-to-truck-seat-building-africas-logistics-backbone
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2026-05-20
From Boeing cockpit to truck seat: Building Africa's logistics backbone
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Former Boeing engineer Charles Thuo founded Apexloads to tackle Africa’s costly logistics inefficiencies through digital freight verification and financing systems.
From Boeing cockpit to truck seat: Building Africa's logistics backbone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548127/ruto-sustains-push-for-africas-seat-at-un-security-council
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2026-05-19
Ruto sustains push for Africa's seat at UN Security Council
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William Ruto has renewed calls for Africa to secure a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and demanded reforms to the global financial system to give developing nations fairer access to funding.
Ruto sustains push for Africa's seat at UN Security Council
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001548134/theatre-of-hope-how-silent-tana-river-ward-came-alive-to-save-lives
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2026-05-19
Theatre of hope: How silent Tana River ward came alive to save lives
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A revived operating theatre in Bura, Tana River County, marked a historic moment as the intercounty MPDSR team successfully performed a Caesarean section, saving the lives of a mother and newborn.
Theatre of hope: How silent Tana River ward came alive to save lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548136/echesa-wants-negotiations-on-extortion-case
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2026-05-19
Echesa wants negotiations on extortion case
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Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa and businessman Joseph Hendrix Waswa are seeking court-ordered negotiations to fully terminate a Sh240 million extortion case.
Echesa wants negotiations on extortion case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001548139/ukambani-chaos-barricades-as-police-battle-protesters
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2026-05-19
Ukambani: Chaos, barricades as police battle protesters
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Protests erupted across Ukambani as transport operators and residents took to the streets over rising fuel prices, paralysing towns like Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.
Ukambani: Chaos, barricades as police battle protesters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548141/fuel-protests-leave-one-dead-as-mayhem-shuts-down-rift-valley-roads
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2026-05-19
Fuel protests leave one dead as mayhem shuts down Rift Valley roads
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Fuel price protests paralysed major Rift Valley towns, leaving roads blocked, businesses shut and one person dead in Nakuru after violent clashes between demonstrators and police.
Fuel protests leave one dead as mayhem shuts down Rift Valley roads
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548144/fuel-protests-cripple-transport-nationwide
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2026-05-19
Fuel protests cripple transport nationwide
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Transport was paralysed nationwide as fuel price protests disrupted matatu operations, blocked major roads and triggered fare hikes, with reports of insecurity and stranded commuters.
Fuel protests cripple transport nationwide
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548146/fuel-crisis-kenyans-on-their-own-as-clueless-government-fumbles-transport-sector
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2026-05-19
Fuel crisis: Kenyans on their own as clueless government fumbles transport sector
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Kenyans have been left frustrated amid a nationwide transport crisis caused by rising fuel prices, with leaders facing criticism over their response and perceived inaction.
Fuel crisis: Kenyans on their own as clueless government fumbles transport sector
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548147/economy-suffers-billions-in-lost-business-as-firms-remain-closed
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2026-05-19
Economy suffers billions in lost business as firms remain closed
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Kenya’s economy suffered billions in losses as fuel price protests forced businesses to shut down, disrupted transport and supply chains and cut into government tax revenues.
Economy suffers billions in lost business as firms remain closed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548149/psvs-boycott-turns-nairobi-into-walking-city
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2026-05-19
PSVs' boycott turns Nairobi into walking city
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A nationwide PSV strike over soaring fuel prices paralysed transport in Nairobi, forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work amid chaos, fare hikes and clashes between protesters and police.
PSVs' boycott turns Nairobi into walking city
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001548150/fuel-protests-triggered-by-states-insensitivity
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2026-05-19
Fuel protests triggered by State's insensitivity
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Nationwide fuel protests exposed growing public anger over high taxes and the rising cost of living, with critics accusing the government of ignoring economic hardships facing ordinary Kenyans.
Fuel protests triggered by State's insensitivity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548151/kenyan-government-used-to-fear-artists-but-not-anymore
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2026-05-19
Kenyan government used to fear artists, but not anymore
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The article argues that unlike past regimes that feared politically conscious artists, today’s Kenyan government increasingly co-opts celebrity culture to soften criticism and shape public narratives.
Kenyan government used to fear artists, but not anymore
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001548152/winning-an-election-is-not-necessarily-a-mark-of-wisdom-mr-mbadi
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2026-05-19
Winning an election is not necessarily a mark of wisdom, Mr Mbadi
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The commentary criticises Treasury CS John Mbadi for suggesting only elected leaders can advise the government, arguing that wisdom and accountability extend beyond political office.
Winning an election is not necessarily a mark of wisdom, Mr Mbadi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548153/why-presidents-political-future-hangs-in-the-balance
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2026-05-19
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
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How President Ruto faces mounting political and economic pressures ahead of 2027.
Why president's political future hangs in the balance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548154/ensure-kenya-reaps-dividends-from-new-partnership-with-france
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2026-05-19
Ensure Kenya reaps dividends from new partnership with France
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The commentary highlights Kenya’s role in strengthening Africa–France relations through the Africa Forward summit.
Ensure Kenya reaps dividends from new partnership with France
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548157/budget-debate-has-moved-beyond-taxes-to-accountability-and-growth
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2026-05-19
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
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An argument that Kenya’s budget debate has shifted from taxation to deeper concerns over accountability, debt and economic growth.
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001548158/families-feel-the-pinch-as-war-hit-diaspora-remittances-shrink
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2026-05-19
Families feel the pinch as war-hit diaspora remittances shrink
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A decline in diaspora remittances, driven by Middle East conflict and rising living costs abroad, is deepening financial pressure on Kenyan households.
Families feel the pinch as war-hit diaspora remittances shrink
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001548159/legal-battle-brews-over-new-tea-levy-directorship
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2026-05-19
Legal battle brews over new tea levy, directorship
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Tea sector players have moved to court challenging the new Tea Board of Kenya levies and regulations.
Legal battle brews over new tea levy, directorship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548160/for-africa-to-move-forward-africans-must-be-allowed-to-cross-borders
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2026-05-19
For Africa to move forward, Africans must be allowed to cross borders
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An argument that Africa’s economic growth depends on freer cross-border labour mobility, noting that most migration is already regional but remains constrained by restrictive and outdated policies.
For Africa to move forward, Africans must be allowed to cross borders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001548161/what-is-in-store-for-kenya-africa-in-china-us-summit
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2026-05-19
What is in store for Kenya, Africa in China-US summit
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The rise of China as a global economic power, its rivalry with the United States, and the implications of shifting geopolitical dynamics for Africa.
What is in store for Kenya, Africa in China-US summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548162/global-housing-crisis-deepens-despite-policy-gains-un-warns
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2026-05-19
Global housing crisis deepens despite policy gains - UN warns
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The UN-Habitat has warned that the global housing crisis is worsening despite policy progress, citing rapid urbanisation, inadequate implementation, and millions living in slums.
Global housing crisis deepens despite policy gains - UN warns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548163/police-boss-arrested-after-releasing-fuel-protests-suspects
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2026-05-19
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
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Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya arrested and placed in custody for allegedly releasing 64 people arrested during yesterday’s fuel protests; awaiting arraignment, police say.
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548164/arsenal-on-the-brink-of-premier-league-title-after-nervy-burnley-win
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2026-05-19
Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
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Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday, opening up a five-point lead at the top.
Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548165/pep-guardiola-to-leave-man-city-at-the-end-of-the-season-reports
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2026-05-19
Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reports
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Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend.
Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reports
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548166/live-blog-matatu-strike-enters-day-two
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2026-05-19
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
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The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548167/dci-launches-manhunt-for-suspects-in-viral-thika-road-arson-video
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2026-05-19
DCI launches manhunt for suspects in viral Thika Road arson video
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DCI has launched a manhunt for suspects captured in a viral video showing the torching of a Mazda CX-5 on Thika Road during fuel protests.
DCI launches manhunt for suspects in viral Thika Road arson video
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001548169/matatu-strike-paralyses-bungoma-and-webuye
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2026-05-19
Matatu strike paralyses Bungoma and Webuye
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Transport activities in Bungoma County were disrupted after Matatu owners joined forces and withdrew their vehicles from the road, lamenting the increase in the price of petrol and diesel.
Matatu strike paralyses Bungoma and Webuye
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548171/tension-in-kitengela-as-goons-take-control-during-fuel-protests
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2026-05-19
Tension in Kitengela as goons take control during fuel protests
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Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed in Kitengela, Kajiado County, during the fuel hike protests.
Tension in Kitengela as goons take control during fuel protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001548172/kenyas-forex-market-in-2026-regulation-access-and-retail-trader-reality
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2026-05-19
Kenya's forex market in 2026: Regulation, access and retail trader reality
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Today, forex trading is the global exchange of currencies within a decentralised system, with Kenyan traders directly connected to price movements driven by international economic forces.
Kenya's forex market in 2026: Regulation, access and retail trader reality
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548173/uda-accuses-opposition-of-exploiting-fuel-crisis-for-political-gain
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2026-05-19
UDA accuses opposition of exploiting fuel crisis for political gain
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UDA accuses opposition of politicising the fuel crisis as the government blames global oil supply disruptions for rising prices.
UDA accuses opposition of exploiting fuel crisis for political gain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548174/businesses-paralysed-in-nairobi-cbd-as-matutu-strike-enters-second-day
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2026-05-19
Businesses paralysed in Nairobi CBD as matutu strike enters second day
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Nairobi’s Central Business District remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the nationwide matatu and motorists’ protests over soaring fuel prices.
Businesses paralysed in Nairobi CBD as matutu strike enters second day
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001548176/a-night-of-terror-as-goons-loot-vandalise-business-premises-in-muranga
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2026-05-19
A night of terror as goons loot, vandalise business premises in Murang'a
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Traders are counting losses after goons broke into business premises and looted goods on Monday night.
A night of terror as goons loot, vandalise business premises in Murang'a
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548178/flower-industry-loses-sh200m-as-transport-strike-hits-jkia-cargo
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2026-05-19
Flower industry loses Sh200m as transport strike hits JKIA cargo
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Kenya's flower industry lost an estimated Sh200 million on Monday, May 18, after a nationwide transport strike paralysed cargo movement to JKIA, the Kenya Flower Council says.
Flower industry loses Sh200m as transport strike hits JKIA cargo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548179/kmpdu-demands-security-after-mob-raids-naivasha-hospital-steals-body
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2026-05-19
KMPDU demands security after mob raids Naivasha hospital, steals body
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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the storming of Naivasha County Referral Hospital by a mob that seized a body from hospital custody.
KMPDU demands security after mob raids Naivasha hospital, steals body
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548180/eac-cautions-member-states-over-spread-of-deadly-ebola-virus
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2026-05-19
EAC cautions member states over spread of deadly Ebola virus
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The EAC has urged member states to tighten border surveillance and preparedness measures following a deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC that has already spread to Uganda.
EAC cautions member states over spread of deadly Ebola virus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548184/women-call-for-economic-empowerment-multi-sectoral-approach-in-gbv-war
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2026-05-19
Women call for economic empowerment, multi-sectoral approach in GBV war
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Women are now calling for economic empowerment to avoid staying in abusive relationships and gender -based violence (GBV).
Women call for economic empowerment, multi-sectoral approach in GBV war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001548185/protests-erupt-in-isiolo-over-disappearance-of-hawker-george-gitonga
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2026-05-19
Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
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Business activities in Isiolo were disrupted as residents staged protests over the disappearance of hawker George Gitonga, while accusing security agencies of failing to act swiftly.
Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548186/africa-shifts-from-aid-to-own-climate-solutions-via-kenya-hub
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2026-05-19
Africa shifts from aid to own climate solutions via Kenya hub
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A new training and research model in Kenya seeks to integrate indigenous ecological wisdom into global environmental and climate finance systems.
Africa shifts from aid to own climate solutions via Kenya hub
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548187/relief-for-commuters-as-matatu-strike-suspended-for-one-week
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2026-05-19
Relief for commuters as matatu strike suspended for one week
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Government and public transport operators suspend matatu strike for one week to allow high-level negotiations to conclude by May 26, Interior CS Murkomen says.
Relief for commuters as matatu strike suspended for one week
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001548188/800-youth-benefit-from-glam-on-wheels-initiative
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2026-05-19
800 youth benefit from 'Glam on Wheels' Initiative
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800 young residents of Machakos have benefited from the ‘Glam on Wheels’ program, which offers free training in makeup, hairdressing, barbering and nail technology.
800 youth benefit from 'Glam on Wheels' Initiative
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548189/togo-scraps-30-day-visa-requirements-for-african-countries
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2026-05-19
Togo scraps 30-day visa requirements for African countries
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Togo scraps visa requirements for all African countries for stays of up to 30 days, but travellers to obtain a travel authorisation slip at least a day before arrival, its security ministry says.
Togo scraps 30-day visa requirements for African countries
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001548190/efforts-to-restore-fragile-mangrove-coastal-ecosystems
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2026-05-19
Efforts to restore fragile mangrove coastal ecosystems
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The Kenya Navy and conservation partners planted 10,000 mangrove seedlings in Kwale as part of efforts to restore coastal ecosystems and combat climate change.
Efforts to restore fragile mangrove coastal ecosystems
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548191/knbs-to-do-first-census-on-tvet-institutions-in-63-years
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2026-05-19
KNBS to do first census on TVET institutions in 63 years
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KNBS has launched its first nationwide census of TVET institutions since 1963 to collect data on enrolment, staffing and infrastructure for better education planning.
KNBS to do first census on TVET institutions in 63 years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001548192/how-300-containers-were-stolen-from-mombasa-port
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2026-05-19
How 300 containers were stolen from Mombasa port
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Investigators say over 300 containers were fraudulently cleared from the Port of Mombasa without paying taxes, leading to the arrest of KRA and KPA officials.
How 300 containers were stolen from Mombasa port
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548195/blame-ruto-for-high-fuel-prices-says-gachagua
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2026-05-19
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
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The Democracy for Citizens Party leader said the rising fuel and electricity costs were unbearable for many Kenyans already grappling with economic hardship.
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548196/who-evaluates-vaccines-treatments-for-ebola-outbreak
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2026-05-19
WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak
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WHO said it was examining whether any candidate vaccines or treatments could be used to rein in what it warned could be a lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001548198/thailand-cuts-visa-free-stays-citing-crime-by-foreigners
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2026-05-19
Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners
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Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday.
Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548199/long-running-conflicts-muddy-dr-congo-ebola-response
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2026-05-19
Long-running conflicts muddy DR Congo Ebola response
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The town of Mongbwalu, the latest Ebola outbreak's ground zero, is on the turf of the self-proclaimed Cooperative for the Development of Congo (Codeco), a militia claiming to defend Lendu interests.
Long-running conflicts muddy DR Congo Ebola response
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548201/kenyans-cross-the-border-for-cheap-fuel
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2026-05-19
Kenyans cross the border for cheap fuel
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High fuel prices in Kenya have forced some public transport operators in the North Rift to cross the border to Uganda to buy the commodity.
Kenyans cross the border for cheap fuel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001548202/businesses-count-losses-in-meru-protests
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2026-05-19
Businesses count losses in Meru protests
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Businesses in Meru suffered heavy losses as protests disrupted operations, with police sealing off roads, engaging demonstrators, and several shops being looted.
Businesses count losses in Meru protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548203/kenya-earns-who-recognition-after-eliminating-sleeping-sickness
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2026-05-19
Kenya earns WHO recognition after eliminating sleeping sickness
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Kenya has received recognition from the World Health Organization for eliminating sleeping sickness, ending a disease that threatened communities in western Kenya for more than a century.
Kenya earns WHO recognition after eliminating sleeping sickness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548204/africa-banks-on-continental-trade-agreement-to-rev-up-investments
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2026-05-19
Africa banks on continental trade agreement to rev up investments
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AfCFTA agreement carries enormous potential for African economies, however, a lot remains to be done to translate it into tangible outcomes for businesses and citizens.
Africa banks on continental trade agreement to rev up investments
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548208/police-bullets-reign-supreme-as-financial-constraints-choke-teams
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2026-05-19
Police Bullets reign supreme as financial constraints choke teams
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The 2025-2026 season of the FKF Women’s Premier League ended at the weekend with the crowning of Kenya Police Bullets who maintained a iron grip on the gong.
Police Bullets reign supreme as financial constraints choke teams
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548210/world-boxing-and-iba-fete-kenyan-referees-as-mwaura-promoted
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2026-05-19
World Boxing and IBA fete Kenyan referees as Mwaura promoted
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Two Star 3 Kenyan referees and judges have been feted by World Boxing (WB) as Edward Kibunja Mwaura of Kenya Prisons was promoted by International Boxing Association.
World Boxing and IBA fete Kenyan referees as Mwaura promoted
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001548211/siaya-county-bets-on-youth-saccos-to-drive-its-agriculture-agenda
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2026-05-19
Siaya County bets on youth, Saccos to drive its agriculture agenda
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Siaya County is strengthening its agriculture sector by empowering youth and Saccos, investing in value chains, irrigation and soil mapping to boost productivity and market access.
Siaya County bets on youth, Saccos to drive its agriculture agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548212/lsk-wants-ipoa-to-probe-protest-deaths-and-central-ocss-arrest
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2026-05-19
LSK wants IPOA to probe protest deaths and Central OCS's arrest
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LSK condemns arrest and detention of Nairobi Central Police OCS Dishen Angoya, asks IPOA to investigate allegations of police intimidation.
LSK wants IPOA to probe protest deaths and Central OCS's arrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548213/fight-for-survival-now-down-to-one-team-as-bidco-sofapaka-relegated
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2026-05-19
Fight for survival now down to one team as Bidco, Sofapaka relegated
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The battle to survive relegation in the SportPesa Premier League is set for a tense finish with five clubs still fighting to avoid joining Bidco United and Sofapaka in the National Super League.
Fight for survival now down to one team as Bidco, Sofapaka relegated
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548215/new-motorsports-body-up-and-running-with-autocross-action-at-stoni-athi
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2026-05-19
New motorsports body up and running with autocross action at Stoni Athi
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There was jubilation as fans welcomed the recognition of Motorsports Kenya Federation by the government as the official and legitimate motorsport governing body in the country.
New motorsports body up and running with autocross action at Stoni Athi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548217/kenyans-now-shift-focus-to-commonwealth-games-after-shining-at-africa-meet-in-accra
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2026-05-19
Kenyans now shift focus to Commonwealth Games after shining at Africa meet in Accra
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After an overall second place in the continent at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, Kenyan stars have firmly set their sights on the Commonwealth Games in July.
Kenyans now shift focus to Commonwealth Games after shining at Africa meet in Accra
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548219/kenyas-afcon-dream-is-under-threat-as-fkf-officials-fight
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2026-05-19
Kenya's Afcon dream is under threat as FKF officials fight
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FKF president Hussein Mohamed insists the National Executive Committee meeting of April 24, which voted to suspend him, was irregular, unconstitutional, and in his own words, a coup.
Kenya's Afcon dream is under threat as FKF officials fight
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001548224/33-protesters-fined-sh2000-each-for-causing-obstruction-during-fuel-demos
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2026-05-19
33 protesters fined Sh2,000 each for causing obstruction during fuel demos
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About 33 people arrested in Nakuru during the fuel protest were arraigned in court on Tuesday.
33 protesters fined Sh2,000 each for causing obstruction during fuel demos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548225/with-all-due-respect-kaunda-breaks-silence-after-viral-outburst
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2026-05-19
With all due respect: Kaunda breaks silence after viral outburst
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Kaunda said he never anticipated the attention that followed his remarks.
With all due respect: Kaunda breaks silence after viral outburst
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548227/kabondo-kasipul-mp-says-rachel-wandettos-death-reflects-rising-femicide-cases
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2026-05-19
Kabondo Kasipul MP says Rachel Wandetto's death reflects rising femicide cases
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Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara has said she is deeply saddened by the death of gospel singer Rachel Wandetto, after a brutal attack..
Kabondo Kasipul MP says Rachel Wandetto's death reflects rising femicide cases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548229/us-urges-citizens-to-not-travel-to-drc-s-sudan-uganda-over-ebola-risk
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2026-05-19
US urges citizens to not travel to DRC, S. Sudan, Uganda over Ebola risk
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The US State Department on Tuesday urged Americans to not travel to the DRC, South Sudan or Uganda amid mounting worries over a deadly Ebola outbreak.
US urges citizens to not travel to DRC, S. Sudan, Uganda over Ebola risk
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548231/france-says-g7-finance-talks-frank-sometimes-difficult
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2026-05-19
France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'
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France's finance minister acknowledged talks among leading global economies were "sometimes difficult", even as the group agreed a statement committing to combatting growing economic risks.
France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548233/ronaldo-41-leads-portugal-into-his-sixth-world-cup
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2026-05-19
Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
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Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tuesday.
Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548235/nps-dismisses-reports-on-central-police-station-ocs-court-processing
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2026-05-19
NPS dismisses reports on Central Police Station OCS court processing
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Police said the officer allegedly released 64 prisoners on Monday evening without lawful authority.
NPS dismisses reports on Central Police Station OCS court processing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001548240/global-forest-protection-summit-spotlights-climate-action
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2026-05-19
Global forest protection summit spotlights climate action
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Kenya is cementing its position as a leader in forest conservation and climate diplomacy as Nairobi hosts the inaugural gathering of forest protection nations this week.
Global forest protection summit spotlights climate action
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548243/sakaja-pleads-for-loan-relief-as-matatu-strike-is-suspended-for-talks
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2026-05-19
Sakaja pleads for loan relief as matatu strike is suspended for talks
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Sakaja urges banks to ease matatu loan pressure as operators suspend strike for one week after talks with government.
Sakaja pleads for loan relief as matatu strike is suspended for talks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001548246/fuel-strike-paralyses-learning-into-schools
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2026-05-19
Fuel strike paralyses learning into schools
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The nationwide matatu strike triggered by soaring fuel prices plunged Kenya’s education sector deeper into crisis Tuesday, disrupting learning in schools, colleges and universities..
Fuel strike paralyses learning into schools
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001548247/africa-launches-negotiators-academy-to-fix-bad-mining-debt-and-trade-deals
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2026-05-19
Africa launches negotiators academy to fix bad mining, debt and trade deals
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Africa launches SIGN, a program led by ex-presidents to train negotiators for better mining, debt, trade, climate and health deals.
Africa launches negotiators academy to fix bad mining, debt and trade deals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548248/lsk-sues-kenya-kwanza-over-fuel-prices
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2026-05-19
LSK sues Kenya Kwanza over fuel prices
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LSK has sued Kenya Kwanza over fuel pricing, accusing the government of opacity, unsafe standards, and misuse of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
LSK sues Kenya Kwanza over fuel prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548249/drama-at-narok-county-assembly-as-mcas-exchange-blows
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2026-05-19
Drama at Narok County Assembly as MCAs exchange blows
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The public gallery was left in shock as claims emerged that the executive was pushing unprocedural changes to House leadership positions.
Drama at Narok County Assembly as MCAs exchange blows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548251/universities-raise-the-bar-in-kusf-games
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2026-05-19
Universities raise the bar in KUSF games
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The just concluded Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League has once again revealed the growing competitiveness of university sports in Kenya.
Universities raise the bar in KUSF games
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548254/dr-imbunya-feted-as-east-africas-emerging-women-icon
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2026-05-19
Dr. Imbunya feted as East Africa's emerging women icon
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Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Imbunya has been named East Africa’s Emerging Women Icon for Transformative Women Empowerment Leadership.
Dr. Imbunya feted as East Africa's emerging women icon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548255/sh11-b-more-to-beat-afcon-2027-deadline
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2026-05-19
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadline
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Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to complete key stadiums earmarked for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadline
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548256/mccarthy-faces-emotional-south-africa-reunion
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2026-05-19
McCarthy faces emotional South Africa reunion
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Kenya's Harambee Stars placed in Group D for PAMOJA 2027 AFCON qualifiers alongside South Africa (Bafana Bafana), Guinea and Eritrea
McCarthy faces emotional South Africa reunion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-19
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