https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550848/counties-priorities-health-education-and-ward-developments-in-multibillion-budget-estimates
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2026-06-21
Counties priorities health, education and ward developments in multibillion budget estimates
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Counties have unveiled 2026/27 budgets prioritising health, education, infrastructure and ward projects, with billions allocated to development and service delivery.
Counties priorities health, education and ward developments in multibillion budget estimates
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550851/first-time-governors-on-the-edge-as-one-term-euphoria-rock-counties
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2026-06-21
First time governors on the edge as one-term euphoria rock counties
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Many first-term governors face growing scrutiny over performance, corruption claims and service delivery as they fight for survival ahead of 2027 polls.
First time governors on the edge as one-term euphoria rock counties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550853/goon-paradise-who-will-save-kenyans
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2026-06-21
Goon paradise: Who will save Kenyans?
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Allegations of rising political goon violence in Kenya spark fears over security, protests, and alleged state-linked intimidation ahead of key political events.
Goon paradise: Who will save Kenyans?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550854/study-day-care-expansion-eases-womens-unpaid-care-load-in-low-income-settings
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2026-06-21
Study: Day care expansion eases women's unpaid care load in low-income settings
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Study in Nairobi shows social-franchise daycare reduces unpaid care work, improves child outcomes and boosts women’s ability to work and earn income.
Study: Day care expansion eases women's unpaid care load in low-income settings
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550855/kenya-names-big-shots-in-team-for-commonwealth-games
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2026-06-21
Kenya names big shots in team for Commonwealth Games
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Kenya has named a strong athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after national trials led by champions Kinyamal, Odira and Omanyala.
Kenya names big shots in team for Commonwealth Games
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550856/ruto-allies-opposition-turn-lempaka-burial-into-political-battlefield-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-06-21
Ruto allies, opposition turn Lempaka burial into political battlefield ahead of 2027 polls.
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Lempaka’s burial in Narok turned into a heated 2027 political showdown as opposition and Kenya Kwanza leaders clashed over Ruto’s future and regional power battles.
Ruto allies, opposition turn Lempaka burial into political battlefield ahead of 2027 polls.
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550857/wetangula-urges-kenyans-to-reject-tribal-politics
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2026-06-21
Wetang'ula urges Kenyans to reject tribal politics
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Wetang’ula urged Kenyans to reject tribal politics and embrace unity during a Likoni fundraiser, with leaders backing national cohesion and inclusive development.
Wetang'ula urges Kenyans to reject tribal politics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001550858/end-of-an-era-as-controversial-father-pesa-buried
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2026-06-21
End of an era as controversial Father Pesa buried
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Controversial cleric Father John Juma Pesa was laid to rest in Kisumu, closing a decades-long religious journey marked by faith, mystery, and influence.
End of an era as controversial Father Pesa buried
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550843/mp-in-gun-drama-missing-as-questions-emerge-over-who-mobilized-youths-in-kuresoi
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2026-06-21
MP in gun drama missing as questions emerge over who mobilized youths in Kuresoi
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Police are hunting Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after violent clashes at a Nakuru rally left three people injured by gunfire and 56 suspects arrested.
MP in gun drama missing as questions emerge over who mobilized youths in Kuresoi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550852/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-ceasefire-violations
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2026-06-20
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over ceasefire violations
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, accuses US and Israel of violating ceasefire deal.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over ceasefire violations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001550860/122-students-affected-as-fire-guts-dormitory-at-ofafa-jericho-high-school
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2026-06-20
122 students affected as fire guts dormitory at Ofafa Jericho High School
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Fire breaks out at Ofafa Jericho High School in Makadara, Nairobi, destroying a dormitory; cause yet to be established.
122 students affected as fire guts dormitory at Ofafa Jericho High School
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550752/blood-money
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2026-06-20
Blood money...
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Blood money...
Blood money...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550767/children-are-paying-the-price-for-kenyas-worrying-gbv-crisis
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2026-06-20
Children are paying the price for Kenya's worrying GBV crisis
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As GBV rises in Kenya, children remain the overlooked victims, suffering trauma, fear, grief, and disrupted education from violence within their homes.
Children are paying the price for Kenya's worrying GBV crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550768/why-tanzanians-still-side-eye-kenyans-in-modern-day-era
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2026-06-20
Why Tanzanians still side-eye Kenyans in modern day era
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A look at how the Njonjo-Nyerere rivalry shaped Kenya-Tanzania relations, influencing regional politics, integration, and enduring stereotypes.
Why Tanzanians still side-eye Kenyans in modern day era
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550769/court-told-state-has-not-released-sh17b-ebola-facility-deal
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2026-06-20
Court told state has not released Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal
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The government is yet to make public the Sh1.7 billion deal with the American counterpart for the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility.
Court told state has not released Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550771/refugee-day-from-solidarity-to-shared-prosperity
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2026-06-20
Refugee Day: From solidarity to shared prosperity
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World Refugee Day highlights the need to move beyond aid, empowering refugees and host communities through inclusion, self-reliance, and economic opportunity.
Refugee Day: From solidarity to shared prosperity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001550772/tackling-pesky-livestock-warts-in-your-dairy-herd
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2026-06-20
Tackling pesky livestock warts in your dairy herd
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Cattle warts caused by Bovine Papillomavirus are usually harmless but highly contagious. Good hygiene and disinfecting equipment help prevent spread.
Tackling pesky livestock warts in your dairy herd
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550774/trumps-ebola-remarks-revive-questions-about-africas-role-in-global-health-security
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2026-06-20
Trump's Ebola remarks revive questions about Africa's role in global health security
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When US President Donald Trump spoke about Ebola during discussions at the G7 summit, his remarks appeared to be a defence of American global health assistance.
Trump's Ebola remarks revive questions about Africa's role in global health security
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550775/legislators-should-be-serious-about-parliaments-power-of-the-purse
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2026-06-20
Legislators should be serious about Parliament's power of the purse
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Only 162 of 349 MPs attended the Finance Bill vote, sparking criticism over absenteeism, accountability, and Parliament’s role in budget oversight.
Legislators should be serious about Parliament's power of the purse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550778/africas-world-cup-revolution
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2026-06-20
Africa's World Cup revolution
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African teams have risen from underdogs to global contenders, with Cameroon, Senegal and Morocco redefining World Cup history and expectations.
Africa's World Cup revolution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550779/judge-to-matara-no-more-excuses-in-wahu-murder-trial
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2026-06-20
Judge to Matara: No more excuses in Wahu murder trial
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Justice Alexander Muteti adjourned the defence hearing to July 17, warning that no further delays would be tolerated when the matter resumes next month.
Judge to Matara: No more excuses in Wahu murder trial
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550781/hope-and-doubt-in-state-compensation-plan
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2026-06-20
Hope and doubt in state compensation plan
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Kenya’s reparations plan is welcomed but raises questions on fairness, funding, and whether justice for state violence victims will truly be achieved.
Hope and doubt in state compensation plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550782/standard-golf-classic-tanui-kiprono-lead-fairway-fight
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2026-06-20
Standard golf classic: Tanui, Kiprono lead fairway fight
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Over 200 golfers compete at Eldoret Club for the 2026 Standard County Golf Classic, with Kiprono eyeing victory in a competitive field.
Standard golf classic: Tanui, Kiprono lead fairway fight
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550784/falling-crude-oil-prices-raise-hope-of-relief-at-the-pump
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2026-06-20
Falling crude oil prices raise hope of relief at the pump
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News of a deal to end the Iran-US war earlier this week has seen prices fall to below $100 per barrel for the first time in months.
Falling crude oil prices raise hope of relief at the pump
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001550785/rutos-bold-g7-appeal-rings-hollow-without-concrete-action-at-home
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2026-06-20
Ruto's bold G7 appeal rings hollow without concrete action at home
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If African leaders want their speeches to have any meaningful impact at such high-level forums, they have no choice but to fix their economies at home.
Ruto's bold G7 appeal rings hollow without concrete action at home
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eve-woman/article/2001550786/hip-dips-what-are-they-and-can-you-really-get-rid-of-them
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2026-06-20
Hip dips: what are they and can you really get rid of them?
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Hip dips are shaped by bone structure and genetics. Exercise can build muscle but cannot remove them, and surgery carries risks and temporary results.
Hip dips: what are they and can you really get rid of them?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550787/odm-plot-to-remove-sifuna-as-deputy-minority-whip
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2026-06-20
ODM plot to remove Sifuna as deputy minority whip
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Sifuna has already been removed from the Senate Energy Committee, a decision attributed to ODM’s internal parliamentary nomination processes.
ODM plot to remove Sifuna as deputy minority whip
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550788/which-african-teams-will-fight-their-way-to-the-knockout-stage
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2026-06-20
Which African teams will fight their way to the knockout stage?
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African teams impress at the expanded World Cup, with DR Congo, Morocco and others pushing for knockout stages as Kenya watches from afar.
Which African teams will fight their way to the knockout stage?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550791/parliaments-tax-verdict-what-to-expect-from-the-proposed-law
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2026-06-20
Parliament's tax verdict: What to expect from the proposed law
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The amendments appear to be a delicate balancing act between immense political pressure from a heavily taxed public and the government's pressing fiscal necessities.
Parliament's tax verdict: What to expect from the proposed law
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550792/betrayers-irony-of-187-mps-skipping-crucial-finance-bill-vote
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2026-06-20
Betrayers? Irony of 187 MPs skipping crucial Finance Bill vote
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Over 180 MPs failed to attend decisive vote due to political caution and campaigns.
Betrayers? Irony of 187 MPs skipping crucial Finance Bill vote
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001550793/organic-farming-takes-root-in-kiambu-and-muranga
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2026-06-20
Organic farming takes root in Kiambu and Murang'a
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Farmers in Kiambu and Murang’a adopt agroecology as training promotes organic farming, value addition and chemical-free practices for better yields and soil health.
Organic farming takes root in Kiambu and Murang'a
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550795/battle-for-school-games-honours-continues-across-counties-today
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2026-06-20
Battle for school games honours continues across counties today
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Schools battle across counties in Term Two games as finals and semis heat up in football, basketball, rugby and netball competitions nationwide.
Battle for school games honours continues across counties today
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550796/street-children-turn-to-risky-sexual-behaviour-and-drugs-for-survival
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2026-06-20
Street children turn to risky sexual behaviour and drugs for survival
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The 2025 census reveals early sexual activity, drug abuse and harsh living conditions among street children.
Street children turn to risky sexual behaviour and drugs for survival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550797/ruto-warns-on-june-25-demos-as-opposition-families-mobilise
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2026-06-20
Ruto warns on June 25 demos as Opposition, families mobilise
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President Ruto issued a strong warning over the planned demonstrations scheduled for June 25, the anniversary of the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.
Ruto warns on June 25 demos as Opposition, families mobilise
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550798/ntsa-suspends-issuance-of-psv-licences-for-two-years
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2026-06-20
NTSA suspends issuance of PSV licences for two years
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NTSA suspends licensing of new matatu SACCOs for two years and freezes new or expanded routes for 12 months, cites non-compliance and road safety concerns.
NTSA suspends issuance of PSV licences for two years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550799/why-many-secondary-school-students-struggle-to-read-well
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2026-06-20
Why many secondary school students struggle to read well
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Kenyan secondary schools face a hidden literacy crisis as many learners struggle to read, exposing deep gaps in early education and urgent need for intervention.
Why many secondary school students struggle to read well
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550800/coalition-politics-cannot-defeat-ruto-in-2027-says-wanjigi
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2026-06-20
Coalition politics cannot defeat Ruto in 2027, says Wanjigi
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Wanjigi said the emerging opposition realignments risk reproducing the same political culture that has repeatedly failed to address issues of debt, taxation and unemployment.
Coalition politics cannot defeat Ruto in 2027, says Wanjigi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550801/ideas-belong-to-all-once-they-enter-the-public-conversation
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2026-06-20
Ideas belong to all once they enter the public conversation
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Kenya’s political noise reflects weak discourse, urging a shift from personal attacks to idea-based debate, drawing lessons from literary criticism and authorship.
Ideas belong to all once they enter the public conversation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550803/why-pope-leo-is-the-only-true-friend-of-africa
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2026-06-20
Why Pope Leo is the only true friend of Africa
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The article argues that migration is a symptom of poor governance in Africa as Europe tightens borders, leaving migrants facing growing risks and uncertainty.
Why Pope Leo is the only true friend of Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550804/usa-beat-australia-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts
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2026-06-20
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
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United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation.
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550805/saibari-early-strike-gives-morocco-world-cup-win-over-scotland
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2026-06-20
Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland
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Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 on Friday to close in on a place in the knockout rounds.
Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550806/brazil-cruise-past-haiti-to-re-ignite-world-cup-campaign
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2026-06-20
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
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Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32.
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550807/ebola-at-the-gates-why-kenya-must-stay-alert-and-not-panic
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2026-06-20
Ebola at the gates: Why Kenya must stay alert and not panic.
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Health officials urge Kenya to remain vigilant as Ebola cases rise in DRC and Uganda, stressing symptom screening and early detection as key defenses.
Ebola at the gates: Why Kenya must stay alert and not panic.
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550811/no-pay-no-work-isiolo-doctors-extend-strike
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2026-06-20
No Pay, no work: Isiolo doctors extend strike
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KMPDU officials say the strike will continue until the county government settles all outstanding salary arrears and remits statutory deductions owed to doctors.
No Pay, no work: Isiolo doctors extend strike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550813/cpj-calls-for-release-of-ethiopian-journalist
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2026-06-20
CPJ calls for release of Ethiopian journalist
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged Ethiopian authorities to release journalist Salsawit Baynesagn, detained without charge by officials since early June, according to family.
CPJ calls for release of Ethiopian journalist
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550814/paraguay-save-world-cup-skins-with-win-over-eliminated-turkey
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2026-06-20
Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated Turkey
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Ten-man Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday, a result that kept their hopes alive and also guaranteed that co-hosts the USA win Group D.
Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated Turkey
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550816/paraguays-almiron-sent-off-under-new-fifa-mouth-covering-rule
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2026-06-20
Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation
Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550817/alarm-over-rising-hiv-cases-among-kenyan-youth
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2026-06-20
Alarm over rising HIV cases among Kenyan youth
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Data from the council shows that young people aged between 15 and 24 years accounted for 41 per cent of all new HIV infections in 2025.
Alarm over rising HIV cases among Kenyan youth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001550818/kenya-to-host-global-military-ai-summit-a-first-for-africa
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2026-06-20
Kenya to host global military AI Summit, a first for Africa
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Kenya has secured the rights to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit, the first African country to host the meeting.
Kenya to host global military AI Summit, a first for Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550819/germany-meet-ivory-coast-in-high-stakes-world-cup-clash-sweden-face-dutch
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2026-06-20
Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch
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High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket.
Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550828/sakaja-seeks-senate-support-to-unlock-sh63-billion-revenue-potential
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2026-06-20
Sakaja seeks Senate support to unlock Sh63 billion revenue potential
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Sakaja argued that with stronger enforcement provisions and support from Parliament, Nairobi could generate up to Sh63 billion annually.
Sakaja seeks Senate support to unlock Sh63 billion revenue potential
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550831/meru-police-take-school-unrest-fight-to-classrooms-with-mentorship-drive
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2026-06-20
Meru police take school unrest fight to classrooms with mentorship drive
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The officers warned learners against participating in strikes, destruction of property and other forms of indiscipline.
Meru police take school unrest fight to classrooms with mentorship drive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550832/standard-group-journalists-shine-at-inaugural-hiv-reporting-awards
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2026-06-20
Standard Group journalists shine at inaugural HIV reporting awards
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The awards recognise journalists whose reporting has advanced public understanding of HIV and STIs while helping combat stigma and misinformation.
Standard Group journalists shine at inaugural HIV reporting awards
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001550834/tension-in-ol-kalou-as-residents-stop-buses-over-id-cards-auction-claims
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2026-06-20
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
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Videos shared on X showed angry residents surrounding the buses, blocking their passage and demanding answers about the trip.
Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550835/bolivian-president-declares-state-of-emergency-after-weeks-of-protests
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2026-06-20
Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation.
Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550840/africa-can-launch-a-new-era-in-ocean-governance
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2026-06-20
Africa can launch a new era in ocean governance
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So many African nations are built around the movement of people, goods and ideas across the Indian Ocean. If that was true then, it is even truer today.
Africa can launch a new era in ocean governance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550842/ruto-allies-defend-foreign-trips-term-them-as-strategic
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2026-06-20
Ruto allies defend foreign trips, term them as strategic
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Farouk Kibet said President Ruto's foreign engagements have helped unlock investment opportunities and strengthen Kenya's relations with development partners across the world.
Ruto allies defend foreign trips, term them as strategic
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550844/how-kenya-lost-billions-wanjigi-links-debt-crisis-to-2014-law-change
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2026-06-20
How Kenya lost billions: Wanjigi links debt crisis to 2014 law change
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Wanjigi argued that the best way to solve Kenya's debt problem is by cancelling debts that were taken out of the country’s constitutional framework.
How Kenya lost billions: Wanjigi links debt crisis to 2014 law change
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550845/tambach-teachers-college-upgraded-to-university
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2026-06-20
Tambach teachers college upgraded to University
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Tambach TTC will be upgraded into Kerio Valley University College, with admissions expected in September, ending years of lobbying for a university in Elgeyo Marakwet.
Tambach teachers college upgraded to University
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
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