https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554994/court-detains-police-officer-two-others-for-30-days-over-dr-victoria-mutiso-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 Court detains police officer, two others for 30 days over Dr Victoria Mutiso murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XncxnDZ8t6iwEQ1Gx8GG8G9fvjVJsrzrxKlfjR5X.jpg Three suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso’s murder will remain in custody for 30 days as detectives pursue more suspects, firearms and forensic evidence. Court detains police officer, two others for 30 days over Dr Victoria Mutiso murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554996/family-of-slain-mt-elgon-politician-wasama-demands-justice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 Family of slain Mt Elgon politician Wasama demands justice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bk5VCnXXovK4X74hm3ZSapHPbiu7EKYd0aJhcmqX.jpg Family of slain businessman Nathan Wasama Masai wants investigators to probe his killing, including possible political motives, as police pursue leads. Family of slain Mt Elgon politician Wasama demands justice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554998/the-wanton-spending-on-state-house-visits 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 The wanton spending on State House visits https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7vACblLB9BmblKh7jlE1o0HvORUgLA2TaPmaeM3l.jpg Ruto’s frequent State House delegations are raising questions over public spending, political mobilisation and promises made as the 2027 election approaches. The wanton spending on State House visits Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555002/goons-a-threat-to-credible-polls-as-police-remain-aloof 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 Goons a threat to credible polls as police remain aloof https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zHxtlRLHD2M4AnNUAtu70ujFmbkY65jcsRPVtdIE.jpg Political goonism is raising fears over Kenya’s 2027 elections, with rights groups and security experts questioning police readiness to curb violence. Goons a threat to credible polls as police remain aloof Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555004/game-of-numbers-how-2027-will-be-won 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 Game of numbers: How 2027 will be won https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bRkITJ29A673FuqpQLEboQpUxropK0TuCfZBQli6.jpg One year to the 2027 election, Ruto leads polls but faces a fragmented opposition as regional alliances, coalitions and voter turnout shape the race. Game of numbers: How 2027 will be won Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001555007/selling-off-public-assets-only-offers-temporary-relief-to-debt-crisis-says-world-bank 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 Selling off public assets only offers temporary relief to debt crisis, says World Bank https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pbDQ4b7qtKg6mlWrk1BahZlKAyGT68uxBq2Cmtz0.jpg The World Bank has criticised the government’s strategy of off-loading lucrative public assets, warning that selling these prized businesses only offers short-term relief to the country’s debt crisis. Selling off public assets only offers temporary relief to debt crisis, says World Bank Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555009/millions-sink-into-stalled-governors-residences-despite-srcs-deadline-that-lapsed-4-years-ago 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 Millions sink into stalled governors' residences despite SRC's deadline that lapsed 4 years ago https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/okLmtuOqupdwtVXigMcvREj5wEPYYXupgghrzk4n.jpg Counties are spending millions on governors’ residences despite stalled projects, cost overruns and abandoned works, with audits raising concerns over value for money. Millions sink into stalled governors' residences despite SRC's deadline that lapsed 4 years ago Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555013/broad-based-pg-puts-fence-sitters-on-notice-as-scramble-for-defectors-intensifies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 Broad based PG puts fence sitters on notice as scramble for defectors intensifies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9VgJMyTozKlV8qhUxuNPn583Lu8D9G2ksITQwVL5.jpg UDA and ODM are racing to consolidate parliamentary numbers ahead of 2027, wooing defectors and warning fence-sitters as talks on zoning and power-sharing intensify. Broad based PG puts fence sitters on notice as scramble for defectors intensifies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555020/ai-personnel-tally-questions-linger-over-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-11 AI, personnel, tally questions linger over 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VRSi5IXVYyHXzzle1riNbfefh48jZBRKxerOhHSe.jpg Kenya’s 2027 election faces legal challenges over Bomas tallying, diaspora voting and AI-driven electoral manipulation, with key cases pending before the courts. AI, personnel, tally questions linger over 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554949/sifuna-vows-to-crush-sugar-cartels-in-western 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in Western https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hLU45rWGOgawf3lDNKJndRbG42mpNFXDlVWTGuoG.jpg Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi has intensified its push for support in Western Kenya, vowing to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse collapse of the region’s sugar industry. Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in Western Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554951/energy-transition-threatens-to-wipe-dutch-village-from-map 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Energy transition threatens to wipe Dutch village from map https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yNYDaaQQNLlUgBVNkFaLdAQhk7tMnLrPMWIhXyOG.jpg Residents of Moerdijk who survived WWII bombing and subsequent flooding, are facing a new existential challenge: the threat of being bulldozed in the name of clean energy. Energy transition threatens to wipe Dutch village from map Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554952/russia-downs-456-ukrainian-drones-in-deadly-overnight-attack 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Russia downs 456 Ukrainian drones in deadly overnight attack https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4G36vBwmPOGjNBSNHtxtI6wNljpuPCZ0BZVrSgsQ.jpg The attack, still underway at 0530 GMT, "is being carried out against both industrial and civilian sites. Russia downs 456 Ukrainian drones in deadly overnight attack Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554953/one-woman-confirmed-dead-in-western-canada-wildfire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JfptQLw3nPIRMARZaHya30HBhADJnydBYTBlLO52.jpg Indian students marched towards the state assembly in Jharkhand on Monday, escalating protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations. One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554954/hockey-giants-st-anthonys-set-sights-on-reclaiming-east-africa-title 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Hockey giants St Anthony's set sights on reclaiming East Africa title https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/S3QJeyW6IyvPNQ5mZuSZhuLD0q7Cpaqx9aLM5ONZ.jpg For decades, the ground at St Anthony’s Boys Senior School Kitale has been an incubator for hockey legends. Hockey giants St Anthony's set sights on reclaiming East Africa title Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554955/national-champions-butere-yearn-to-upgrade-2025-east-africa-bronze-medal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 National champions Butere yearn to upgrade 2025 East Africa bronze medal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eRqRYvU2E6LeAhKnu3p9iTc27TWvMJpLTZTjmWBv.jpg Reigning national basketball champions Butere Girls Senior School are now determined to secure a top-two finish at this year’s games that begin on Friday in Morogoro, Tanzania. National champions Butere yearn to upgrade 2025 East Africa bronze medal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001554956/kenyan-stars-face-harsh-reality-in-day-four-of-under-20-show 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Kenyan stars face harsh reality in day four of Under-20 show https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TbiBWmsZ6RkIkuynLQCMQlO5feRLIR8vkirEJPPj.jpg Kenyan youngsters faced their harshest reality on day four of the World U-20 Championships in Eugene, USA, after suffering beatings in events that the country has dominated for years. Kenyan stars face harsh reality in day four of Under-20 show Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001554957/new-champions-emerge-at-robert-wangila-tourney 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 New champions emerge at Robert Wangila tourney https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9Ex2O0REhHKD1REnQsUYNcddcBYSNskOkUXOwLzs.jpg It was a busy weekend as new champions emerged in two invitational tournaments in Nakuru and Nairobi over the weekend. New champions emerge at Robert Wangila tourney Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554958/outsiders-malawi-reach-wafcon-semi-finals-and-world-cup 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Outsiders Malawi reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kdtcmlqBkET42cA6gLTnABvmGb5EXLJO8bg1fzbk.jpg Rank outsiders Malawi qualified for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and the World Cup by coming from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 in Morocco on Sunday. Outsiders Malawi reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001554959/arteta-backs-guimaraes-to-ignite-something-different-at-arsenal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Arteta backs Guimaraes to 'ignite something different' at Arsenal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0Mk1ECUFrcYFo9jVFdBy7VhnZtYRUJkZktHn69sQ.jpg Mikel Arteta has backed Bruno Guimaraes to "ignite something different" in Premier League champions Arsenal. Arteta backs Guimaraes to 'ignite something different' at Arsenal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554962/economy-posts-robust-growth-but-leaves-kenyans-worse-off 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Economy posts robust growth but leaves Kenyans worse off https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kKfcMIkOgt136l6GYHBv9SwTkNCAIXWNhMnqYiMk.jpg Limited access to long-term financing, external economic pressures, and slow job creation are major obstacles preventing average Kenyans from benefiting from the country’s economic growth. Economy posts robust growth but leaves Kenyans worse off Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001554963/trap-trap-trap 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Trap trap trap https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oUxurl75DOkvcfUDSHHszOueixFjU7oDfPQsJ5u4.jpg Trap trap trap Trap trap trap Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554964/china-bets-on-skills-and-social-support-to-deepen-africa-ties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 China bets on skills and social support to deepen Africa ties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cdOhLoMVR3dxviQPvcGCttOCkRku0gqifL0A26Mj.jpg China has committed to continue supporting Africa in expanding socio-economic targets for its women and youth through training, as a way of co-creating sustainable community solutions. China bets on skills and social support to deepen Africa ties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554965/kalonzo-open-to-sifuna-as-running-mate-in-bid-to-unseat-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Kalonzo open to Sifuna as running mate in bid to unseat Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K9BKDIHZgidgWWwFbQUAf6D8iK0cl4vgqvpscBLg.jpg “I have no problem deputising Sifuna, but you must take into account Kenya’s demographics,” Kalonzo said. Kalonzo open to Sifuna as running mate in bid to unseat Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001554966/alarm-over-poaching-as-three-giraffes-killed-daily-in-n-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Alarm over poaching as three giraffes killed daily in N. Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A8KRJ6j5N5NHGQyfXQOzmm9wrV6oCFc7lovSX5aD.jpg For generations, the reticulated giraffe has roamed the dry plains of northern Kenya, its distinctive reddish-brown coat marked by an intricate pattern of white lines. Alarm over poaching as three giraffes killed daily in N. Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554967/embattled-fifa-boss-infantino-target-of-letter-from-uefa-concacaf-and-afc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Embattled FIFA boss Infantino target of letter from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AGtSYNyHUS3lxQOs9P91l1UajjU75AFM05MINJ7D.jpg FIFA president Gianni Infantino has come under renewed fire as a joint letter from three confederations: UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC have declared football "belongs to no individual" Embattled FIFA boss Infantino target of letter from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001554969/several-injured-as-matatu-crashes-in-kijabe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Several injured as matatu crashes in Kijabe https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rP7PJv0bHMtaiG77nSftKMdeviVejG2UP8I9IEmw.jpg Motorists using the Nairobi–Nakuru corridor have been urged to exercise caution. Several injured as matatu crashes in Kijabe Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001554970/how-stablecoins-are-becoming-invisible-payment-rails-in-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 How Stablecoins are becoming invisible payment rails in Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jlCDCGMcxPuHYtRDU57zL4VauOkZYNqGhb2SZCoD.jpg Firm processing billions in transactions and handling over five million transfers, highlights the scale at which digital asset payments are moving in Africa and the world in general How Stablecoins are becoming invisible payment rails in Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554971/ruto-broad-based-government-has-accelerated-delivery-of-development-plans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Ruto: Broad-based government has accelerated delivery of development plans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hRqSYcTnm2J8owB7bQ5qjepoUTpjet4nwKEHgWhZ.jpg President Ruto says Kenya’s development agenda has accelerated over the past two years since the formation of the broad-based government. Ruto: Broad-based government has accelerated delivery of development plans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554972/ruto-kenyas-future-must-come-before-political-differences 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Ruto: Kenya's future must come before political differences https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DaUKUvK28FcA8ygld5owUqlOqBNek9rytc6wAfue.jpg President Ruto urges leaders to rise above political differences and put Kenya first, protect citizens’ wellbeing to secure the nation’s future. Ruto: Kenya's future must come before political differences Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001554973/help-not-love-i-trusted-fally-ipupa-with-my-dream-i-was-left-in-fear 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Help, not love: I trusted Fally Ipupa with my dream, I was left in fear https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YRIbqU4iXlkSnEHbRSMvfmgl0kfqPneFiEYl8GPn.jpg For nearly three years, an Australian-based Congolese woman says she believed she had found someone who could help advance her charitable work. Help, not love: I trusted Fally Ipupa with my dream, I was left in fear Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554975/ruto-defends-broad-based-coalition-calls-for-unity-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Ruto defends Broad-based coalition, calls for unity ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d66xodbDyOwFlgspKEl6MyNiOBThlVjxpuh0jstU.jpg President William Ruto has defended the broad-based government coalition, urging leaders from the different political formations to embrace unity and tolerance. Ruto defends Broad-based coalition, calls for unity ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554976/government-sounds-el-nino-alarm-puts-18-counties-on-high-alert 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Government sounds El Nino alarm, puts 18 counties on high alert https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XcHwSMM0eTUbJKWgSshSx9oP74uC7PJdwiQIO8Gw.jpg Gov’t says 18 counties at risk experiencing El Nino from October, Kenya Meteoroligical Service Authority warns that this year’s rainfall will be strong, 97 per cent chance to be felt up to 2027. Government sounds El Nino alarm, puts 18 counties on high alert Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554977/kalonzo-opposition-must-unite-ignore-polls-and-focus-on-defeating-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Kalonzo: Opposition must unite, ignore polls and focus on defeating Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DHxhmcupoksVJu7ZIsNtnX0ZLl4MiWPcCnDgYptj.jpg Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya’s United Opposition to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo: Opposition must unite, ignore polls and focus on defeating Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554979/we-are-building-lasting-peace-in-kakuma-region 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 We are building lasting peace in Kakuma region https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xakH6Za3qBiefqY9t4igPEhdbEQsmsmDC5r1fOzc.jpg Kakuma has been associated with humanitarian assistance, yet behind this familiar narrative lies another important story: one of deliberate peacebuilding and community resilience. We are building lasting peace in Kakuma region Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001554980/degrees-of-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Degrees of debt... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wVRBrUPgo2GJOWtWOL1NR5MRyZuOUrffzajrNLw9.jpg Degrees of debt... Degrees of debt... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554982/devolution-gains-gaps-and-sh156b-bill 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Devolution: Gains, gaps and Sh156b bill https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ifpEIrEOyVayMvRvvlG7qjN87TkbvY44LpT2hpPL.jpg Devolution@13 Devolution: Gains, gaps and Sh156b bill Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001554984/66000-farmers-to-benefit-from-sh17-billion-irrigation-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 66,000 farmers to benefit from Sh1.7 billion irrigation project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xlCiPlWSg55TPo0fXau9qXkvaiL7qCpbQGmyPuTB.jpg More than 66,000 farmers are set to end reliance on rain-fed agriculture following the launch of the construction of a Sh1.7 billion irrigation project in Homa Bay County. 66,000 farmers to benefit from Sh1.7 billion irrigation project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001554985/europe-braces-for-another-summer-heatwave 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Europe braces for another summer heatwave https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Md2ouO8KLEaAXoDXPw8mXGjokPlQSAY4Qn16hsSX.jpg Next to no rain was forecast for impacted areas this week. Europe braces for another summer heatwave Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554986/government-increases-wheat-prices-to-sh-5100-per-90-kg-bag 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bag https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/17Yzy5VQ4cJ4EsKDROV49EXZPQ4izRjkiHULQJGr.jpg The new price, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, is an increase of Sh350 from last year's Sh4,750. Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bag Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554987/a-mothers-call-bring-my-son-back-home-from-russia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 A mother's call: Bring my son back home from Russia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sFWskSbaVTCU4DYMDFNIne1tLBs4I2W17gdKkTTJ.jpg Kenya’s Prisoner of War in Ukraine, Evans Kibet went to Russia on a tourist visa seeking opportunities to make a living through jobs and athletics A mother's call: Bring my son back home from Russia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554988/bidens-cancer-battle-highlights-need-for-early-prostate-cancer-diagnosis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Biden's cancer battle highlights need for early prostate-cancer diagnosis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mL1jrM9lbm5eZtMNgRNf3l18TRDadpYHFQvkg6Fs.jpg News that former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones has drawn attention to a disease that is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage among Kenyan men. Biden's cancer battle highlights need for early prostate-cancer diagnosis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554989/chaos-erupt-in-kikuyu-after-teenager-allegedly-stabs-man-to-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Chaos erupt in Kikuyu after teenager allegedly stabs man to death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Op92yCZrE5AbxL0j1GFA5Rsjk8fvgUC7aPnNaR9o.jpg Chaos erupted in Musa Gitau, Kikuyu, after a teenager allegedly stabbed a 29-year-old man to death outside a bar, triggering a chaos that left two entertainment establishments damaged. Chaos erupt in Kikuyu after teenager allegedly stabs man to death Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554990/striking-nurses-dare-governors-to-hire-replacements 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Striking nurses dare governors to hire replacements https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/krFnc0AbeSAhleEW4luljNpuzSSO9zaYc78IMB64.jpg The nurses’ union has dismissed threats by the Council of Governors (CoG) to direct counties to hire new nurses to bridge the service gap caused by the ongoing strike. Striking nurses dare governors to hire replacements Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001554991/elderly-widowers-appeal-for-government-support-to-boost-livelihoods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Elderly widowers appeal for government support to boost livelihoods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Zsc9tVlpKvVTTcTEZ9dKepvkYwbfzQSDXUK1zfnl.jpg Elderly widowers in Homa Bay County want the government to initiate an empowerment programme to boost their livelihoods. Elderly widowers appeal for government support to boost livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554992/west-pokot-youth-push-for-greater-role-in-economic-governance-initiatives 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 West Pokot youth push for greater role in economic, governance Initiatives https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oleM3T6NI65UEJiqHhG8MOiUYKniSDJVpkmPrDBA.jpg Youth in West Pokot County have called for involvement in economic initiatives, governance, and decision-making. West Pokot youth push for greater role in economic, governance Initiatives Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554993/wamboka-kalonzo-gachagua-and-matiangi-should-back-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Wamboka: Kalonzo, Gachagua and Matiang'i should back Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IlAcnTtdnPngc2NxfnoIjn7zSwkup4cugS97vNMO.jpg Linda Mwananchi leaders are urging Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i to back Edwin Sifuna for president in 2027. Wamboka: Kalonzo, Gachagua and Matiang'i should back Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554999/major-quake-rocks-colombia-and-neighbors-18-confirmed-dead 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors, 18 confirmed dead https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P8OWwHvdBgPDgsXTnhjovB4tZe3uJyleGkPGI08W.jpg The early-morning quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela -- itself hit by a devastating quake in late June -- and prompted building evacuations in the Colombian capital Bogota. Major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors, 18 confirmed dead Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555001/ssudan-graft-whistleblower-abducted-in-kenya-freed-after-two-months 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 S.Sudan graft whistleblower abducted in Kenya freed after two months https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rkOMGEGRshERlUfYiKbZE4qfGUfHHiemyXtsRnFs.jpg "We are very happy that Gaddhaffy has been returned to us after being abducted from Kenya and held in detention in Juba for almost two months," his family said. S.Sudan graft whistleblower abducted in Kenya freed after two months Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555003/tanzanias-tundu-lissu-treason-trial-resumes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Tanzania's Tundu Lissu treason trial resumes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5HmcdK8jSHUsnim6Sq3JJRT31KzXPn7V503GlGwN.jpg Lissu, whose party Chadema was disqualified from participating in last year's elections, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty. Tanzania's Tundu Lissu treason trial resumes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555006/high-profile-mt-kenya-leaders-skip-critical-odmuda-meeting-in-naivasha 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODMUDA meeting in Naivasha https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RXhqvgf7S7JRyLcKwfoPuEPn0NG3lCBhm21uojHB.jpg UDA-ODM talks face fresh tensions as key Mt Kenya leaders skip the Naivasha retreat, exposing divisions over 2027 power-sharing and the Deputy President position. High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODMUDA meeting in Naivasha Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555011/ruto-oburu-agree-on-team-to-negotiate-coalition-agreement-and-power-sharing-framework 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Ruto, Oburu agree on team to negotiate coalition agreement and power-sharing framework https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FBKfGlH82h20llHkvdBgOYgwmIcHSa2S8NauQ4NF.jpg Kenya Kwanza and ODM have formed two joint teams to finalise a 2027 power-sharing framework and coalition manifesto ahead of President Ruto’s re-election bid. Ruto, Oburu agree on team to negotiate coalition agreement and power-sharing framework Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555024/trumps-ex-personal-attorney-takes-over-as-top-us-law-enforcement-officer 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as top US law enforcement officer https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/58XgR3GwpMxj1WpPeYZd4ZxoQ3fZlUTk2VSAECNV.jpg Blance had been serving as acting attorney general since Trump fired Pam Bondi in April, in part for failing to successfully prosecute several of his political enemies. Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as top US law enforcement officer Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555025/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vFsZ4NgFN5CMrGbH5ptx6W6Ml4qbXND72meC0RR2.jpg "The government is maintaining all its capacities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities and deliver aid to every area that needs it," said President Abelardo de la Espriella. Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001554881/encroachment-climate-change-threaten-samburus-iconic-wildlife 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Encroachment, climate change threaten Samburu's iconic wildlife https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ELt3lrfurVkFmDjs5k2AHAgAAV7qZ6ILiGEgy6R8.jpg Samburu National Reserve faces growing threats from human settlement, habitat loss and climate change, endangering wildlife. Encroachment, climate change threaten Samburu's iconic wildlife Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001554887/lake-victoria-at-risk-as-uganda-oil-project-threatens-shared-wetlands 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Lake Victoria at risk as Uganda oil project threatens shared Wetlands https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wP8tdFuwinXPOUaI0bOCVNgthSuKUbylWydqMEs7.jpg Research warns that Uganda’s expanding oil infrastructure is degrading wetlands within the wider Lake Victoria catchment, threatening water quality, biodiversity and livelihoods. Lake Victoria at risk as Uganda oil project threatens shared Wetlands Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554899/study-finds-rise-in-mental-health-conditions-among-pregnant-adolescents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Study finds rise in mental health conditions among pregnant adolescents. https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eT3FTn1NhV41ADvUWMBNaUexVlDJLAQ1rQRKhJEu.jpg Poverty, Social stigma, isolation, and lack of systemic support are driving more pregnant adolescent girls in Kenya and Mozambique to mental health conditions. Study finds rise in mental health conditions among pregnant adolescents. Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554904/working-mothers-are-finding-innovative-ways-to-breastfeed-and-bond-with-their-babies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Working mothers are finding innovative ways to breastfeed and bond with their babies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y5o0GPK4KWmMcbj0DLX8I0oy3QcW8mOrxRzdz3EY.jpg Innovative breastfeeding spaces in Kenya are helping working mothers, including casual labourers, continue exclusive and extended breastfeeding despite economic and workplace challenges. Working mothers are finding innovative ways to breastfeed and bond with their babies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554905/why-some-women-abandon-contraceptive-methods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Why some women abandon contraceptive methods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QZ0ZgkgLjSesfHOd5vW17t8QP7P3TmeChRvGK7q2.jpg Contraceptive discontinuation among women is being driven by side effects, misinformation, stigma, partner opposition, stock-outs and inadequate counselling. Why some women abandon contraceptive methods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554906/when-cancer-screening-comes-to-the-doorstep-kisumus-new-battle-to-prevent-avoidable-deaths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 When cancer screening comes to the doorstep: Kisumu's new battle to prevent avoidable deaths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wkVN0mHv3xC7N0tWj9pJqBsIMQyrZpbqP7Od7Fk6.jpg Kisumu has launched a mobile cancer screening clinic to bring early detection and prevention services closer to communities across the Lake Region. When cancer screening comes to the doorstep: Kisumu's new battle to prevent avoidable deaths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554909/how-ai-could-change-the-way-kenyans-access-health-insurance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 How AI could change the way Kenyans access health insurance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TilwCjwKQFph7lZbKvUdv1wRKsUHn8X9gtUCkhhP.jpg AI is transforming Kenya’s health insurance sector by simplifying policies, speeding up claims and supporting healthcare decisions. How AI could change the way Kenyans access health insurance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554914/road-safety-enforcement-must-respect-the-rule-of-law 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Road safety enforcement must respect the rule of law https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P70wQZK3aoZDEXz7LrZXrz1w56luEMwDHWfcNOF2.jpg Nairobi’s pedestrian safety crisis exposes gaps in footbridge security and enforcement, raising concerns over arbitrary crackdowns and the need for safer crossings. Road safety enforcement must respect the rule of law Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554917/handball-queens-moi-girls-kamusinga-keen-to-defend-east-africa-crown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Handball queens Moi Girls Kamusinga keen to defend East Africa crown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l59bzn9OpJY5v8IleOwVJVjrOafao6iyUCzERatO.jpg Reigning East Africa handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga are gearing up for battle as they seek to defend their title in Morogoro, Tanzania. Handball queens Moi Girls Kamusinga keen to defend East Africa crown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554918/irungu-turns-coastal-success-into-winning-habit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Irungu turns coastal success into winning habit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mAVadI9e3EFLufHvw5NWPzniFatdPTWFkCg7kmSX.jpg Meagan Irungu's growing mastery of Kilifi continued on Sunday when the Kenyan claimed the Africa Triathlon Development Cup title to add another major victory to her record at the coastal venue. Irungu turns coastal success into winning habit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554920/standard-gauge-railway-is-proof-of-what-bold-infrastructure-can-deliver 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Standard Gauge Railway is proof of what bold infrastructure can deliver https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8MWj3gyIfXNz0EoNkaXxJMfIQDnvRgi7YsuRYlJE.jpg Kenya’s SGR marks nearly a decade of safe operations, carrying millions of passengers and tonnes of cargo while boosting trade, tourism, jobs and regional connectivity. Standard Gauge Railway is proof of what bold infrastructure can deliver Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554922/how-bad-politics-holds-back-kenyas-first-world-ambitions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 How bad politics holds back Kenya's first world ambitions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vIWwPnGrpDeLX9ke7bcGvFmpaFdNX8qazH3Au0ML.jpg Kenya has the resources and strategic advantages to become an economic powerhouse, but weak institutions, corruption, ethnic politics and poor policy continuity hold it back. How bad politics holds back Kenya's first world ambitions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554923/when-a-signed-cba-becomes-a-suggestion-kenyas-strange-war-on-university-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 When a Signed CBA Becomes a Suggestion: Kenya's Strange War on University Education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/i3PpDk34ZvMSWv2vQLyyCJlcgmYMOnOlR7dWnmgf.jpg The opinion piece criticises Kenya’s handling of university lecturers, arguing that broken CBAs, unstable reforms and funding pressures undermine higher education and constitutionalism. When a Signed CBA Becomes a Suggestion: Kenya's Strange War on University Education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554924/the-village-has-lost-its-daughters-when-motherhood-became-an-inconvenience 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 The Village Has Lost Its Daughters! When Motherhood Became an Inconvenience https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xl0XNfIXTZOnW3wQuC0fRNn0iRVqomgLKsWDJvFa.jpg A satirical look at young motherhood, economic pressures and the growing burden on Kenyan grandparents raising children while parents pursue urban lifestyles. The Village Has Lost Its Daughters! When Motherhood Became an Inconvenience Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554925/uda-odm-talks-that-could-shape-the-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 UDA, ODM talks that could shape the 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nlBP17uyCstmB3oYjbnFl0H0LAEJvIT21w8agmh8.jpg UDA and ODM leaders head to Naivasha for talks on the 2027 election, with the Deputy President slot, zoning and competing ambitions likely to test their alliance. UDA, ODM talks that could shape the 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554927/why-sifuna-gachagua-euphoria-faces-the-matiba-jaramogi-dilemma 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Why Sifuna-Gachagua euphoria faces the Matiba-Jaramogi dilemma https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LvlIkMZt2OP4gIvUgualqpC93LIK00JiyPyCltcW.jpg Article compares Sifuna and Gachagua’s political momentum to the Matiba-Jaramogi era, warning that overconfidence could repeat the opposition’s 1992 mistakes. Why Sifuna-Gachagua euphoria faces the Matiba-Jaramogi dilemma Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001554929/burying-heads-in-sand 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Burying heads in sand https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bK1bYVJW1AptUl8SOK08yR0NthndKGqizv88OwX7.jpg Burying heads in sand Burying heads in sand Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554931/value-of-diaspora-in-economic-diplomacy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Value of diaspora in economic diplomacy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G50UlZeYAxRWps97HGH3RQx3bDoHvNKpqWJRQySA.jpg Kenya’s Australia outreach highlights the potential of diaspora networks to drive trade and investment, but lasting gains require stronger economic diplomacy infrastructure. Value of diaspora in economic diplomacy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554933/inside-rutos-four-years-of-delayed-unfulfilled-grand-promises 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Inside Ruto's four years of delayed, unfulfilled grand promises https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZYpJCFwGIBn89yugdrDLdO80lX52CFeczoYdLZEV.jpg Nearly four years into President Ruto’s term, rising prices, taxes and unfulfilled campaign pledges have intensified pressure on Kenyan households, a review shows. Inside Ruto's four years of delayed, unfulfilled grand promises Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554934/mystery-deepens-over-whereabouts-of-rogue-officers-linked-to-dr-mutisos-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Mystery deepens over whereabouts of rogue officers linked to Dr Mutiso's murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HkJ5ana8VZrySSgAeFOpkjTpeCv7YUIptG5zH8BC.jpg Two police officers linked to the killing of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso remain at large as detectives investigate an alleged land-related murder plot. Mystery deepens over whereabouts of rogue officers linked to Dr Mutiso's murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554935/gachagua-close-kikuyu-police-station 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Gachagua: Close Kikuyu police station https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4ZCena5Yxpr8QRRupyMU5m3UXRwJmPVinjnFl63U.jpg Gachagua alleges Kikuyu police station is linked to assassinations as Atwoli warns against security leaks and urges Kenyans to maintain peace ahead of 2027. Gachagua: Close Kikuyu police station Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554936/rutos-education-gamble-faces-tough-test-before-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 Ruto's education gamble faces tough test before 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OaGWrZ2HBqkh1m6qXr2vPpeyi5GyKqSnDY4fx8pR.jpg With a year to the 2027 election, Ruto faces mounting education challenges, from university funding and school capitation to teacher shortages and stalled promotions. Ruto's education gamble faces tough test before 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554937/the-race-to-stop-ruto-ambitions-meet-hard-maths-of-numbers-game 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 The race to stop Ruto: Ambitions meet hard maths of numbers game https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cyJdWG5xfHCghN23d1YZAKzPC1ZwB4sNTk89L8Yt.jpg Kenya’s 2027 presidential race is taking shape, with Ruto facing opposition contenders as coalition talks and political realignments intensify. The race to stop Ruto: Ambitions meet hard maths of numbers game Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554938/iebc-sets-sh61-billion-as-presidential-election-spending-limit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 IEBC sets Sh6.1 billion as presidential election spending limit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/URTygI3wUfzoOV6Z1yhsxYMgEbaEyoYYUV7x7MHp.jpg IEBC has gazetted 2027 campaign spending limits, capping presidential expenditure at Sh6.1 billion and political parties at Sh24.4 billion. IEBC sets Sh6.1 billion as presidential election spending limit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554939/batuk-training-resumes-despite-deal-standoff-58-sexual-abuse-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-10 BATUK training resumes despite deal standoff, 58 sexual abuse cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/twZV9KcAWXE2yGRUbacluc3dmunLv6N2JJcjdaz0.jpg Kenya is investigating 58 alleged sexual offences involving British soldiers as Parliament presses the UK to address accountability concerns before approving the defence pact. BATUK training resumes despite deal standoff, 58 sexual abuse cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-10 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke 2026-08-11 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/4/business 0.9 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/1/counties 0.9 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/588/national 0.9 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/3/politics 0.9 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/198/politics 0.9 2026-08-11 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/5/world 0.9 2026-08-11