https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549057/ebola-by-force 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Ebola by force https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EaNXkEUMHaXhIveJhg4kdG21IsJMJcEtHOFi9Jl5.jpg Doctors, leaders and residents oppose a planned US-linked Ebola isolation centre in Laikipia amid fears over Kenya’s preparedness and public safety. Ebola by force Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549058/utumishi-fire-tragedy-heads-must-roll 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Utumishi fire tragedy : Heads must roll https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jTI4koT7g2R8WjvKo9tiAH74MhMykoNjKcp8cLba.jpg Pressure mounts on the government over the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as leaders, unions and parents demand accountability over safety failures. Utumishi fire tragedy : Heads must roll Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549060/ps-bitok-campaigned-for-ruto-in-baringo-as-the-country-mourned-utumishi-girls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fq3ZSL94wzkpL0YZWFma8suRu8E1JRyjX98vHrSX.jpg As Kenya mourned the death of 16 girls who died in Utumishi Girls fire PS Bitok campaigned for president Ruto PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549067/vuvuzelas-church-vows-and-pilgrimages-the-beautiful-madness-of-arsenal-fanaticism-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Vuvuzelas, church vows and pilgrimages: The beautiful madness of Arsenal fanaticism in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eArw0eusrX5nAIlStBAP0aO1vrH2QGPu4zoLJfto.jpg Arsenal’s Premier League triumph sparked wild celebrations across Kenya, with fans flooding streets, churches and matatus in red and white. Vuvuzelas, church vows and pilgrimages: The beautiful madness of Arsenal fanaticism in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549071/missing-children-crisis-marred-by-contradictions-delays 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Missing children crisis marred by contradictions, delays https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wihBGNlaGk5QJbpoiYtaeYHIm2fFDda9K5OsgZ4I.jpg Conflicting government statements on missing children cases have sparked concerns over Kenya’s child protection systems and preparedness. Missing children crisis marred by contradictions, delays Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549073/i-thought-i-would-die-survivors-recount-horror-that-claimed-16-lives 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 I thought I would die: Survivors recount horror that claimed 16 lives https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F04Kqj8txZelf8pUDRV8yprYA8VepU5m2FlHySz2.jpg The Utumishi Girls fire tragedy has sparked outrage over school safety failures and the government’s handling of grieving parents after 16 students died. I thought I would die: Survivors recount horror that claimed 16 lives Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549074/case-declines-to-kick-out-wetangula-as-speaker 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Case declines to kick out Wetang'ula as speaker https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qChhk99ATTvIyRWe01nYDfvuSjTQBTrATV08ngc3.jpg he High Court declined to remove Speaker Moses Wetang’ula despite affirming Azimio as the rightful majority coalition in Parliament. Case declines to kick out Wetang'ula as speaker Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549075/kadu-asili-faults-ruto-over-coast-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Kadu Asili faults Ruto over Coast projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mRZjwwem2SQo03hMVyaQaFWVGsih2RRyRot3qJHg.jpg Kadu Asili accuses President Ruto of recycling Uhuru-era Coast projects and unfairly allocating KPA jobs to Rift Valley residents. Kadu Asili faults Ruto over Coast projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549076/grief-anger-as-families-blame-state-school-over-dormitory-fire-deaths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Grief, anger as families blame State, school over dormitory fire deaths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bBQHYcOv15UXAAftlrx6yYLjJgWaMEsp2To6yBoL.jpg Families of Utumishi Girls fire victims blame the school and Ministry of Education, questioning locked dormitories and ignored safety guidelines. Grief, anger as families blame State, school over dormitory fire deaths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549078/omtatah-seeks-removal-of-three-judges-over-us-health-deal-ruling 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Omtatah seeks removal of three judges over US health deal ruling https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ST0N1F7i0DdIBEmRun8HllXT3125zevfitNhwFAN.png Okiya Omtatah seeks removal of Appeal Court judges over a Kenya–US health deal ruling he says violated constitutional procedure. Omtatah seeks removal of three judges over US health deal ruling Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549062/murkomen-possible-negligence-caused-utumishi-inferno 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eyw0czK4DKS1Gv0p99bvf3YBicQxP048fdiAPv32.jpg "There is a standard safety procedure that the school was to adhere to. One side of the dormitory with an emergency exit door had been locked, and it's where we lost 10 students," said the CS. Murkomen: Possible negligence caused Utumishi inferno Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549065/inflation-rose-by-1-per-cent-in-2026 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rqupD45XuTyvILBHjNaELDu8yuwaRlt6d8X4yKKr.jpg “Consumer Price Index (CPI) is defined as a measure of the weighted aggregate change over time in retail prices paid by consumers for a given basket of goods and services,” said KNBS. Inflation rose by 1 per cent in 2026 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001549068/trump-says-making-final-decision-on-iran-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Trump says making final decision on Iran deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cXR0MN1nDZCN7rKPQ8IgZQFHIFlIPFDBKXjlh1UZ.jpg A report from Iran's Fars news agency also rebutted several key elements of Trump's characterization of the deal, citing informed sources as calling his remarks a "mixture of truth and lies". Trump says making final decision on Iran deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549070/comoros-leader-urged-to-allow-ex-president-seek-treatment-abroad 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Comoros leader urged to allow ex-president seek treatment abroad https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8NzsNpTOVRPkfxJfcpoJ6thvOu9JadbxXxqNALFY.jpg "The former president is seeing his health deteriorate worryingly," the ex-prime ministers wrote in a letter dated May 26 and seen by AFP Friday. Comoros leader urged to allow ex-president seek treatment abroad Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001548956/could-sodium-replace-lithium-as-the-dominant-ingredient-in-batteries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6iN1JGGZ3IibsbpvbXTG4gsexG6E1oHKLGgC7f6r.jpg Researchers at the University of Limerick have developed a dual-ion battery that combines sodium and lithium to deliver more sustainable energy storage without sacrificing performance. Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548959/traditional-media-most-reliable-source-of-news-in-the-social-media-era 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Traditional media most reliable source of news in the social media era https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0PZF34MG84CO17XEu6JmTswAZ4cMUJioBoiBLLww.jpg The rise of social media and digital platforms has transformed how Kenyans consume information, engage with public affairs and participate in national conversations. Traditional media most reliable source of news in the social media era Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548961/ruto-i-will-accept-outcome-of-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Ruto: I will accept outcome of 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OFQOtb9OuiaKfD4iJgtP3H6NS2L7gHanDBRq7yvm.jpg William Ruto says he will accept the outcome of the 2027 elections, while pledging peaceful polls and unveiling tax relief plans aimed at low-income earners. Ruto: I will accept outcome of 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548962/odingas-have-sent-their-daughters-and-mbadi-should-listen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Odingas have sent their daughters and Mbadi should listen https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7gBQzBFEMa98kFZvDcCDKP1gRx8RI7KOAVhNvDSx.jpg Raila’s influence in Nyanza transcended formal politics and became symbolic of sacrifice and emotional identity, but some critics perceive Mbadi as positioning himself as Raila’s political successor. Odingas have sent their daughters and Mbadi should listen Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548964/death-of-students-in-dormitory-fires-unacceptable 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Death of students in dormitory fires unacceptable https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NfFU48ZGu7W09lMdMtLPMCx621mlr4jmTKgqvQWb.png While school fires become unacceptable, investigations must go beyond establishing the cause of the fire and audit compliance with safety standards. Death of students in dormitory fires unacceptable Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548965/opposition-to-trump-ruto-ebola-deal-grows 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Opposition to Trump, Ruto Ebola deal grows https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f0L821PkPuisCyYy5ntwILYFZmf838t64uN0bA5I.jpg Kenyan leaders and health experts are opposing reported plans for an Ebola treatment facility in Kenya, arguing the government should prioritise protecting citizens from the virus. Opposition to Trump, Ruto Ebola deal grows Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548969/why-you-should-brace-for-more-school-fires-under-states-watch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Why you should brace for more school fires under State's watch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dUex7nQk9sY2O5f9OBKRG6BbeQNmfLm5415hYpZG.jpg Failure by the government and school administrators to implement long-standing safety and discipline recommendations has left schools vulnerable to recurring fires and student unrest. Why you should brace for more school fires under State's watch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548970/student-narrates-horror-during-deadly-inferno 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Student narrates horror during deadly inferno https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/beRU1pDiF2jUQvXZriwaJyfAPcDnduv3UE37Lrdr.jpg A student from Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil has recounted a terrifying dormitory fire that left several learners dead, others injured and many traumatised after jumping from windows to escape. Student narrates horror during deadly inferno Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548971/devastation-as-country-mourns-16-students-who-died-in-a-dorm-fire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Devastation as country mourns 16 students who died in a dorm fire https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Dsyc7am7CcWdPcLoVMGKtANqCgN6lajoeYQgDj3O.jpg A tragic dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil has left 16 students dead, dozens injured, and families and the nation in deep mourning as investigations continue. Devastation as country mourns 16 students who died in a dorm fire Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548972/finance-bill-will-hit-sector-hard-warn-aviation-industry-players 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Finance Bill will hit sector hard, warn aviation industry players https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1YePyxfQ3ORdXL60Pm0pCVSn6kISbeLMXsL5wyeb.jpg Local aviation and logistics industry players have opposed clauses in the Finance Bill that remove tax exemptions for airlines. Finance Bill will hit sector hard, warn aviation industry players Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548973/recurring-dorm-fires-reveal-years-of-safety-failures 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Recurring dorm fires reveal years of safety failures https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HfXjDpqokChw1uBNOEkiprEzZfRSnH4pYw2ipGN7.jpg A deadly pattern of recurring school dormitory fires in Kenya, including the latest tragedy at Utumishi Girls, highlights long-standing failures in enforcing safety regulations. Recurring dorm fires reveal years of safety failures Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001548976/when-a-friend-becomes-a-foe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 When a friend becomes a foe https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nG8GMHYCAoeVdk8hLIDHWNiHpck5TtCkUv8zYUnx.png Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique share roots in Barcelona and an obsession with excellence, as their friendship turns to rivalry ahead of the Champions League final. When a friend becomes a foe Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548977/same-script-ignored-school-safety-manual 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Same script: Ignored school safety manual https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GW4mDZ0FqQ3gRTdlv707YA1u5jHh9k8nFwIpwOkq.jpg Ignored provisions in Kenya’s School Safety Standards Manual continue to expose learners to deadly risks, as weak enforcement and overcrowding persist despite clear legal requirements. Same script: Ignored school safety manual Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001548978/in-search-of-good-news-kenyans-declare-arsenals-epl-victory-as-their-very-own 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 In search of good news, Kenyans declare Arsenal's EPL victory as their very own https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DPiqzqyCruDGIQoH9RQBCwJUxbHGI0br9X2pgNjB.jpg For a moment, Kenyans revelled in the English side’s triumph that epitomised their resilience and focus to a shared goal. In search of good news, Kenyans declare Arsenal's EPL victory as their very own Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548979/escalating-factional-rivalries-cast-shadow-over-odms-future 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Escalating factional rivalries cast shadow over ODM's future https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PhzOcQ7HHhoWHAWXVYotdBC95gFYjFPfkVUqmbUm.jpg The Orange Democratic Movement is facing deep internal divisions as rival factions emerge following Raila Odinga’s death, raising uncertainty over the party’s unity ahead of the 2027 elections. Escalating factional rivalries cast shadow over ODM's future Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001548980/why-nature-has-a-perplexing-way-of-providing-simple-solutions-to-complex-problems 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Why nature has a perplexing way of providing simple solutions to complex problems https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vnYZS6apAMOJ6jOlDHxNPWJPmfxIaWHicn7ObMCx.jpg Herds of elephants have been straying onto my inch of earth in Laikipia to harvest where they didn’t sow. Why nature has a perplexing way of providing simple solutions to complex problems Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548981/shujaa-renew-rivalry-with-south-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Shujaa renew rivalry with South Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WuWKakbbFjgIkDxvIdgOnw50XHcf2qJGPhPI59pf.png Shujaa will renew their rivalry with South Africa and Australia when the second leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship kicks off in Valladolid, Spain, today. Shujaa renew rivalry with South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548982/experts-finance-bill-proposal-on-nascent-sectors-hurts-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Experts: Finance Bill proposal on nascent sectors hurts growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X9fdiKdwP1uuAdRxV8x5EjYZKm5lCa8lejy3E9Cf.jpg Experts have raised concerns that proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill 2026 could stifle growth in Kenya’s emerging digital economy and other nascent sectors. Experts: Finance Bill proposal on nascent sectors hurts growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001548984/parable-of-kenya-as-a-pit-latrine-that-cannot-refuse-usa-dysentery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Parable of Kenya as a pit latrine that cannot refuse USA dysentery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9QbdOHxahUlvOcabyGTqQs3XeaGAD7k9ZWWJJsnN.jpg The US is planning to set up a medical facility in Kenya to quarantine its citizens who have contracted or are at risk of contracting the ebola virus, which is ravaging DRC and Uganda. Parable of Kenya as a pit latrine that cannot refuse USA dysentery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548985/kenya-ready-to-defend-regional-karate-title 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Kenya ready to defend regional karate title https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/irk4G4Q1Mme3onUrrRYu4Pb9T0iBQiTTFbhSmTQ9.jpg Kenya is ready to deliver trophies and medals as the country defends the historic UFAK Region East Africa Karate Championships that kicks off at Nyayo Gymnasium tomorrow. Kenya ready to defend regional karate title Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548986/top-players-determined-to-leave-a-mark-at-second-kpa-tournament 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Top players determined to leave a mark at second KPA tournament https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vkvX0XCdgRIWisWQMzXDGUCsOUXjzR7c9A91RNjE.jpg Once again, top riders gather at Timau Sports Club for the second competition of Kenya Polo Association (KPA) calendar of events. Top players determined to leave a mark at second KPA tournament Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001548987/lusaka-theres-room-to-improve-devolution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Lusaka: There's room to improve devolution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/W7GgqNYQMepXT2Dk4yT6o9fjbqzvq6a05Cg5lS5B.jpg Kenneth Lusaka has called for stronger devolution, saying counties have improved governance but still require reforms to boost development and accountability. Lusaka: There's room to improve devolution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548991/kenya-rights-group-files-petition-to-halt-us-ebola-quarantine-centre-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Kenya rights group files petition to halt US Ebola quarantine centre plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wYmIUXXIftphqOMgEEJ7seNI1v0PWH5VKGB3NJJ8.png A Kenyan rights group said on Thursday it had filed a court petition against plans to establish an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals in the East African country. Kenya rights group files petition to halt US Ebola quarantine centre plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548994/why-me-god-grief-engulfs-parents-after-losing-children-in-utumishi-school-fire-tragedy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 "Why me, God?" Grief engulfs parents after losing children in Utumishi school fire tragedy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uVTgc9jnB7Sggwn8uo93g7fkYBGSSpNDVcrkYlTj.jpg She had spent hours searching for her daughter, unsure whether she was among students admitted to hospital or those who had perished in the dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. "Why me, God?" Grief engulfs parents after losing children in Utumishi school fire tragedy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548995/estonias-revulsion-for-russia-is-similar-to-feelings-growing-in-kenyan-villages 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Estonia's revulsion for Russia is similar to feelings growing in Kenyan villages https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4vKI6Q1NeZnjL88CP0lnlZqNWIR20Gexm2lE8Qy2.jpg Several Kenyan families who today mourn sons duped into serving in the Russian army are now suffering the same experience Estonians lived through during the many years of Russian rule. Estonia's revulsion for Russia is similar to feelings growing in Kenyan villages Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549006/ruto-government-sued-over-secret-us-ebola-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Ruto government sued over secret US Ebola deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H5M6f3wb7Ia0xCkENh8lZrDOjM9u6UEDgTpPwnne.jpg Katiba Institute has sued the Government of Kenya over an alleged secret deal with the US Government to quarantine and treat American Ebola patients in Kenya. Ruto government sued over secret US Ebola deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549011/no-court-blocks-kenya-us-ebola-quarantine-centre-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 No! Court blocks Kenya-US Ebola quarantine centre deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sJ08SqunSymE551iGnFqDeTxO3DEPLA4eVT0nZca.jpg The High Court has temporarily stopped the Government of Kenya from establishing Ebola quarantine or treatment facilities linked to the United States Government. No! Court blocks Kenya-US Ebola quarantine centre deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549012/ruto-and-rubio-speak-us-draws-the-line-on-ebola-as-kenya-mum-on-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Ruto and Rubio speak: US draws the line on Ebola as Kenya mum on deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GAipy7yQgFZSUnM8QDgE0V9MTdZsEcSaDtpJpOhF.jpg US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness as plans for quarantine facility for Americans take shape, despite court order barring the move and rising public concern. Ruto and Rubio speak: US draws the line on Ebola as Kenya mum on deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549014/publishers-government-owes-us-sh948b 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Publishers: Government owes us Sh9.48b https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zw27nNC2Gy6Hj9g2k5xmxIKoiqiq4ILkBkSM2t8q.jpg Kenya Publishers Association has urged the Government of Kenya to clear Sh9.48 billion in delayed payments, warning that the debt could disrupt printing and distribution of Grade 11 textbooks. Publishers: Government owes us Sh9.48b Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549016/mother-held-over-sons-death-after-disco-matanga-punishment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Mother held over son's death after 'Disco Matanga' punishment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ygnM2WtDGBOVUCJCXDyVoNT62276t7KK8tcXTnbe.jpg A woman from Butere in Kakamega County is in custody after her 10-year-old son allegedly died following severe punishment for attending a “Disco Matanga” and loitering. Mother held over son's death after 'Disco Matanga' punishment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001549017/kakamega-shut-down-as-youths-protest-slain-student-during-fuel-protests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Kakamega shut down as youths protest slain student during fuel protests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OGWxzrsxWFpWyqr5459OavloY3Bz4Fnst46mA4ic.jpg Business and transport in Kakamega Town were paralysed as angry youths protested the killing of Sigalagala National Polytechnic student Derrick Machanja during anti-fuel price demos. Kakamega shut down as youths protest slain student during fuel protests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549018/co-op-bank-named-africas-sme-bank-of-the-year 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Co-op Bank named Africa's SME Bank of the Year https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GbqnqTKgBfPZ565PhKEKObZ3RPDdy5NMZS4FjVj5.jpg Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards for its strong support of small and medium enterprises across the continent. Co-op Bank named Africa's SME Bank of the Year Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549020/jubilee-youths-tell-uda-mps-to-confront-ruto-not-hassan-omar 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Jubilee youths tell UDA MPs to confront Ruto, not Hassan Omar https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kA1sLYv9NkfIW0EOSUXfKYoPJpAHFszS0OdAkC79.jpg Jubilee Party Youth League has urged UDA lawmakers to stop blaming Secretary General Hassan Omar and instead address President William Ruto directly over tensions within the ruling coalition. Jubilee youths tell UDA MPs to confront Ruto, not Hassan Omar Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549021/why-ruto-allies-are-abandoning-uda-ahead-of-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Why Ruto allies are abandoning UDA ahead of 2027 Polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8mHfgeNUKfAyItBXgX0jDy6ldM39krIpop2v3Kzx.jpg Several leaders allied to UDA linked to President Ruto are reportedly planning to quit the party and contest as independents or via smaller parties due to internal tension. Why Ruto allies are abandoning UDA ahead of 2027 Polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549022/kenyas-financial-heartbeat-should-beat-for-you-and-me 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Kenya's financial heartbeat should beat for you and me https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hHuiSTtH9cRYv1rELeArc9Gz0VW8reS4npnBBxXN.jpg An argument that Kenya’s Consolidated Fund lacks transparency and accountability due to blurred roles within the National Treasury. Kenya's financial heartbeat should beat for you and me Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549024/utumishi-girls-fire-eight-students-arrested-over-suspected-arson-attack 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Utumishi Girls fire: Eight students arrested over suspected arson attack https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DsEVJquXKjHWbNW1c9kUANuTqL7wAW6F2IdbGjjT.jpg Detectives arrest eight Utumishi Girls Academy students over suspected arson attack on a dormitory that left 16 dead; investigations continue. Utumishi Girls fire: Eight students arrested over suspected arson attack Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549025/court-halts-langata-affordable-housing-project-quashes-nema-licence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Court halts Lang'ata affordable housing project, quashes NEMA licence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nO2MsILtbW6R3zWZv5X4BBzqbgmYoVUeiqyg4nkJ.jpg The Environment and Land Court has stopped construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, citing lack of public participation and environmental compliance. Court halts Lang'ata affordable housing project, quashes NEMA licence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549027/ruto-assents-to-three-bills-to-boost-disaster-response-forest-protection 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Ruto assents to three Bills to boost disaster response, forest protection https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6gnwjpwoL8DjkTGy5W2fjqWGTsPXljszlRoXeOIJ.jpg President Ruto assents to three National Assembly bills, including Disaster Management Bill; laws to improve disaster response and protect Kenya’s forest cover. Ruto assents to three Bills to boost disaster response, forest protection Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001549029/mt-kenya-mps-oppose-us-ebola-quarantine-facility-in-laikipia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Mt Kenya MPs oppose US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IocVXnk6xDEGq1n5GqPuyUi10qiB33GYRZJzyBgY.jpg MPs from the Mount Kenya region have opposed reported plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Laikipia County, calling for full transparency from the national government. Mt Kenya MPs oppose US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549030/victims-of-protests-threaten-mass-demos-over-unpaid-compensation-deadline 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Victims of protests threaten mass demos over unpaid compensation deadline https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AvkVHqlGMum1y4ohPd55OMjrGPW8e5E6qDnxWWTl.jpg The Coalition of Victims and Survivors Against State Violence has warned of nationwide demonstrations if the Government of Kenya fails to compensate victims of protest-related violence by June 1. Victims of protests threaten mass demos over unpaid compensation deadline Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549032/government-dissolves-utumishi-girls-board-tsc-moves-against-principal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Government dissolves Utumishi Girls Board, TSC moves against principal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C26KfhWpf5rV65DDmoYkogGOJZ3FoDt4POAhguGt.jpg Utumishi Girls fire: Education CS Ogamba dissolves Board of Management over failure to ensure compliance with safety protocols; TSC to begin disciplinary action against principal. Government dissolves Utumishi Girls Board, TSC moves against principal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549033/supreme-court-saves-former-limuru-mp-nyanja-from-karen-eviction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Supreme Court saves former Limuru MP Nyanja from Karen eviction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ILVwOh8jMHdGj9pK5n5x9jG3V7JPcujE4JqJJBuX.jpg The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the eviction of former Limuru MP George Njau Mbugua Nyanja and his wife from their Karen property. Supreme Court saves former Limuru MP Nyanja from Karen eviction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001549034/impressive-shujaa-narrowly-lose-to-australia-in-valladolid-7s-opener 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Impressive Shujaa narrowly lose to Australia in Valladolid 7s opener https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zHS9IoEN5qKwfTvsyF8IErNPkGKfefFX5wFFJCvL.jpg Kenya Sevens lost 15-10 to Australia in sudden death at the Valladolid Sevens opener after a tightly contested match that ended level at full time. Impressive Shujaa narrowly lose to Australia in Valladolid 7s opener Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549039/orwoba-hits-out-at-govt-for-holding-prayer-breakfast-amid-utumishi-girls-tragedy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Orwoba hits out at govt for holding prayer breakfast amid Utumishi Girls tragedy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z8XDDZrF6x0BSp6PkqgU4lKWLyvlegYyjVfUT8e5.jpg Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has criticised the government for proceeding with the National Prayer Breakfast yesterday, while a deadly fire claimed the lives of students Orwoba hits out at govt for holding prayer breakfast amid Utumishi Girls tragedy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549040/grief-fury-as-families-blame-state-school-over-deadly-dorm-fire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Grief, fury as families blame state, school over deadly dorm fire https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6nQ2oFCUU9bjvcklVhzKTrVmIKVpZjws0wNZBqTI.jpg Families of the 16 girls killed in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Gilgil have accused the school and the Ministry of Education of negligence. Grief, fury as families blame state, school over deadly dorm fire Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549041/eight-students-arrested-over-suspected-arson-attack-at-kenyan-girls-school 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Eight students arrested over 'suspected arson attack' at Kenyan girls' school https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mkp4ul4W3ScZJWq51RleyZcqwSJ4P8Ul0BQ1ZE3w.jpg Kenyan police on Friday said eight students had been arrested over a suspected arson attack at a girls' school that killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 others. Eight students arrested over 'suspected arson attack' at Kenyan girls' school Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001549043/wanga-leads-odm-mobilisation-ahead-of-kisumu-rally 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Wanga leads ODM mobilisation ahead of Kisumu rally https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/82MV6jbKjacoVEIo6pekzI83piUwEpkx0wB8YFZr.jpg Gladys Wanga and other ODM leaders have intensified unity campaigns ahead of a major rally in Kisumu aimed at re-engaging supporters before the 2027 elections. Wanga leads ODM mobilisation ahead of Kisumu rally Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549044/who-chief-in-ebola-hit-dr-congo-which-sees-first-recovery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 WHO chief in Ebola-hit DR Congo which sees first recovery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SH5PHtafyiwx5ROl5Jpd7rCePVR0ORxKQyVvzzQH.jpg The UN health chief was on Friday in the DRC, where authorities are struggling to contain the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak but the recovery of a patient was confirmed. WHO chief in Ebola-hit DR Congo which sees first recovery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549045/high-court-quashes-duale-order-to-scrap-mku-oral-health-degree 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 High Court quashes Duale order to scrap MKU oral health degree https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eOyXdMP8WucijkqtjRn7ObnR0eQtpoRRQLfDSyEM.jpg The High Court has overturned a directive by Health CS Aden Duale seeking to discontinue Mount Kenya University’s oral health degree programme. High Court quashes Duale order to scrap MKU oral health degree Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549046/stigma-poor-sanitation-keep-girls-out-of-school-during-periods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Stigma, poor sanitation keep girls out of school during periods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/u30VGB0p5pdk95kWE0paCFYku07EhuVY4Z87lVqj.jpg Advocates and educators say menstrual stigma, lack of sanitary products and poor sanitation in informal settlements continue to disrupt girls’ education and dignity during their periods. Stigma, poor sanitation keep girls out of school during periods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549048/koome-urges-review-of-school-safety-standards-after-tragic-utumishi-girls-fire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Koome urges review of school safety standards after tragic Utumishi Girls fire https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0zOXX6ofzXy8vVS43xAJN1NYxJQodOqoEsfumrd6.jpg “I call on all relevant duty bearers to undertake a comprehensive review of school safety standards, emergency preparedness systems, infrastructure, and risk management measures to protect learners.” Koome urges review of school safety standards after tragic Utumishi Girls fire Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001549049/ex-trump-attorney-general-questioned-over-epstein-files 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Ex-Trump attorney general questioned over Epstein files https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3lP2JgX4dGitGoKSg8W0x38ri68mZJuFhEPIHp7e.jpg "No more lies. No more cover-ups. It's time for Pam Bondi to answer our questions," top Oversight Democrat Robert Garcia posted on social media ahead of the hearing. Ex-Trump attorney general questioned over Epstein files Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549050/uganda-records-two-new-ebola-cases-health-ministry 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Uganda records two new Ebola cases: health ministry https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/spr3OcWQypn0LiCOJD3ndcm5qvGiJnDtTAxbS5d0.jpg "All contacts of this new confirmed case have been identified and are under close follow up," the ministry said in a statement. Uganda records two new Ebola cases: health ministry Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001549051/vance-says-progress-made-as-us-iran-deal-awaits-trump-green-light 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GwIQPB5twGCPw2WuJEkCXgjGkse23ckv0hUWXoON.jpg "It's hard to say exactly when or if the President is going to sign the MOU. We're going back and forth on a couple of language points. We've made a lot of progress here," Vance told reporters. Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549052/harambee-stars-midfielder-manzur-okwaro-gets-grand-welcome-at-former-high-school 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-29 Harambee Stars midfielder Manzur Okwaro gets grand welcome at former high school https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hn2lo8UxYX2mAzUSa1P2M1jr7LUoxu3BG6rR8mES.jpg Hundreds of excited students swarmed Harambee Stars midfielder Manzur Okwaro as he made a return to his former high school, St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale. 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