https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001554580/sh24bn-project-fuels-lukenyas-rise-as-education-investment-hub
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2026-08-06
Sh2.4bn project fuels Lukenya's rise as education investment hub
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Beyond student housing, the project is expected to create jobs, support local businesses and strengthen Lukenya’s position as an emerging investment destination.
Sh2.4bn project fuels Lukenya's rise as education investment hub
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001554614/car-importers-and-dealers-given-60-days-to-register-their-units
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2026-08-06
Car importers and dealers given 60 days to register their units
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Car importers and dealers have a grace period of 60 days to register all motor vehicles in their showrooms and yards, or have them seized by the NTSA.
Car importers and dealers given 60 days to register their units
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001554616/slow-infrastructure-rollout-stalls-dongo-kundu-sez-dream
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2026-08-06
Slow infrastructure rollout stalls Dongo Kundu SEZ dream
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More than two decades after it was conceived as Kenya's flagship industrial hub, Mombasa's Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is showing fresh signs of life.
Slow infrastructure rollout stalls Dongo Kundu SEZ dream
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554623/court-detains-city-lawyer-over-alleged-sh357-million-fake-gold-scam-pending-bail-ruling
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2026-08-06
Court Detains City Lawyer Over Alleged Sh35.7 Million Fake Gold Scam Pending Bail Ruling
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A city advocate Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe spent the night in custody after he was charged yesterday with multiple counts of allegedly defrauding foreign investors of more than Sh35.7 million
Court Detains City Lawyer Over Alleged Sh35.7 Million Fake Gold Scam Pending Bail Ruling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554627/inside-rutos-university-funding-grand-plan
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2026-08-06
Inside Ruto's university funding grand plan
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Under the proposal, majority of government-sponsored students will receive loans, while scholarships would only go to top-performing students and those from poor and vulnerable families.
Inside Ruto's university funding grand plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554633/rutos-trial-and-error-presidency
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2026-08-06
Ruto's trial-and-error presidency
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A wave of uncertainty is sweeping across President William Ruto’s regime as frequent political and policy flip-flops expose an underlying fragility in his administration.
Ruto's trial-and-error presidency
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554639/government-to-reorganise-state-offices-in-bid-to-cut-costs-improve-public-access
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2026-08-06
Government to reorganise State offices in bid to cut costs, improve public access
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The government has announced plans to reorganise the location of State offices across the country in a major efficiency drive aimed at bringing public services closer to citizens.
Government to reorganise State offices in bid to cut costs, improve public access
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554644/eric-otieno-killing-family-demands-release-of-cctv-clips-at-muthaiga-police-station
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2026-08-06
Eric Otieno killing : Family demands release of CCTV clips at Muthaiga police station
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The family of the slain Eric Otieno and human rights activist were yesterday mounting pressure on the National Police Service to release CCTV footages from Muthaiga police station.
Eric Otieno killing : Family demands release of CCTV clips at Muthaiga police station
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554645/court-orders-npsc-to-pay-ex-commissioner-sh-45-million-for-withholding-his-salary-benefits-after-he-fell-ill
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2026-08-06
Court orders NPSC to pay ex-commissioner Sh 45 million for withholding his salary, benefits after he fell ill
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A decision by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) to discontinue a former commissioner’s salary and benefits has cost taxpayers Sh 45 million.
Court orders NPSC to pay ex-commissioner Sh 45 million for withholding his salary, benefits after he fell ill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554647/state-house-billions-and-the-campaign-funding-question
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2026-08-06
State House, billions and the campaign funding question
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As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Election, State House has increasingly become a focal point—not only for government business but also for engagements
State House, billions and the campaign funding question
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554649/kalonzo-meets-uhuru-to-resolve-turmoil-in-opposition
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2026-08-06
Kalonzo meets Uhuru to resolve turmoil in Opposition
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper Patriotic Front (WFP) leader Kalonzo Musyoka held a crisis meeting to resolve the internal wrangles rocking the ‘United’ Alternative Government
Kalonzo meets Uhuru to resolve turmoil in Opposition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554652/taxi-driver-remanded-for-21-days-over-fatal-stabbing-near-nyayo-stadium
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2026-08-06
Taxi driver remanded for 21 days over fatal stabbing near Nyayo Stadium
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A taxi driver accused of fatally stabbing a man near Nyayo Stadium after a road altercation will remain in custody for 21 days pending further investigations.
Taxi driver remanded for 21 days over fatal stabbing near Nyayo Stadium
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554658/new-linda-party-challenges-sifuna-movements-push-for-registration
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2026-08-06
New 'Linda' party challenges Sifuna movements push for registration
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A fresh dispute over political identity has emerged after a new group moved to register a political party bearing the ‘Linda’ name and donning colors similar to the Linda Mwananchi movement's
New 'Linda' party challenges Sifuna movements push for registration
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554511/man-sentenced-to-death-for-the-murder-of-a-teenager
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2026-08-05
Man sentenced to death for the murder of a teenager
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A man has been sentenced to life in prison after the High Court in Kakamega convicted him for the murder of a 16-year-old teenager.
Man sentenced to death for the murder of a teenager
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554514/dead-elephants-are-a-public-health-warning
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2026-08-05
Dead elephants are a public health warning
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The recent deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem raise urgent concerns about pesticide contamination, environmental governance, and food safety.
Dead elephants are a public health warning
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554515/students-outcry-over-rent-increase
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2026-08-05
Students' outcry over rent increase
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A row has erupted over rent hikes around the University of Eldoret, with students questioning the move arguing that they pay more for houses that remain poorly maintained.
Students' outcry over rent increase
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554517/kws-ranger-implicates-himself-in-fishermans-abduction
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2026-08-05
KWS Ranger implicates himself in fisherman's abduction
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KWS ranger charged with abducting missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo at Lake Nakuru National Park on January 18, 2025, has implicated himself in the incident.
KWS Ranger implicates himself in fisherman's abduction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001554518/why-kenyan-footbridges-are-the-new-markets-and-parks
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2026-08-05
Why Kenyan footbridges are the new markets and parks
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Traders know through observation that the few footbridges have lots of traffic, a good market, and they are some of the few public places one can idle around.
Why Kenyan footbridges are the new markets and parks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001554521/from-experiment-to-huge-earnings-borana-traditional-huts-that-net-income-for-locals
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2026-08-05
From experiment to huge earnings: Borana traditional huts that net income for locals
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In 2008, unemployed youth built traditional Borana manyattas, convinced that tourists visiting Meru National Park would be interested in experiencing their culture and would pay for it.
From experiment to huge earnings: Borana traditional huts that net income for locals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554522/do-you-think-the-sifuna-wave-is-a-threat-to-kalonzos-presidential-dream
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2026-08-05
Do you think the Sifuna wave is a threat to Kalonzo's presidential dream?
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It is clear that Sifuna now seems to command a larger constituency of supporters
Do you think the Sifuna wave is a threat to Kalonzo's presidential dream?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001554523/when-credit-is-not-the-right-solution-for-your-business
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2026-08-05
When credit is not the right solution for your business
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For many business owners, whenever there is a cash crunch, the instinctive response is to borrow.
When credit is not the right solution for your business
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554524/sifunas-political-test-turning-his-rise-into-a-national-movement
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2026-08-05
Sifuna's political test: Turning his rise into a national movement
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There is a very good chance that Edwin Sifuna could become Kenya’s President from August next year. The pollsters speak of a meteoric rise, and a steady surging of numbers.
Sifuna's political test: Turning his rise into a national movement
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554525/of-corporate-debt-collection-and-boardrooms-that-borrow-nairobis-street-tactics
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2026-08-05
Of corporate debt collection and boardrooms that borrow Nairobi's street tactics
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The only real difference between a corporate debtor and the neighbour who borrowed Sh500 in the estate is the quality of the stationery used to make excuses.
Of corporate debt collection and boardrooms that borrow Nairobi's street tactics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554526/survivors-of-sexual-violence-sue-state-over-weak-forensic-systems
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2026-08-05
Survivors of sexual violence sue state over weak forensic systems
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Every time a girl is defiled, or a woman is raped, the police and courts often rely on physical examination and accounts from the victims.Rarely do they use DNA science to nab the perpetrators
Survivors of sexual violence sue state over weak forensic systems
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001554527/asset-financier-injects-sh44-billion-in-new-investments-in-kenyas-economy
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2026-08-05
Asset financier injects Sh44 billion in new investments in Kenya's economy
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Financier, Mogo Kenya, has injected more than Sh44 billion into Kenya's economy over the past seven years, supporting more than 500,000 Kenyans in accessing productive assets.
Asset financier injects Sh44 billion in new investments in Kenya's economy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554528/tension-high-in-homa-bay-as-six-youth-arrested-for-attacking-linda-mwananchi-proponents
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2026-08-05
Tension high in Homa Bay as six youth arrested for attacking Linda Mwananchi proponents
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There was tension in Homa Bay Town on Tuesday when police arrested six youth believed to have attacked four people associated with Linda Mwananchi Movement in Homa Bay Town.
Tension high in Homa Bay as six youth arrested for attacking Linda Mwananchi proponents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001554529/quitting-tomorrow-why-your-top-talent-is-leaving
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2026-08-05
Quitting tomorrow: Why your top talent is leaving
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The businesses I watch that retain their strongest talent are the ones where a manager can describe an employee's next three years with more precision than a competitor's offer letter.
Quitting tomorrow: Why your top talent is leaving
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554530/donor-cuts-hit-family-planning-as-contraceptives-shortage-bites
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2026-08-05
Donor cuts hit family planning as contraceptives shortage bites
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Kenya is reporting stock out of family planning devices risking abortions and unwanted pregnancies.
Donor cuts hit family planning as contraceptives shortage bites
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554531/why-visibility-is-the-first-requirement-for-regional-growth
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2026-08-05
Why visibility is the first requirement for regional growth
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A local manufacturer of natural skincare products spent years perfecting her formulations and building a loyal customer base at home.
Why visibility is the first requirement for regional growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554535/learners-showcase-leadership-culture-and-creativity-at-the-national-kenya-music-festival
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2026-08-05
Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at the National Kenya Music Festival
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Leadership skills came to the fore on day one at the 2026 National Kenya Music Festival, as young learners demonstrated that music, dance can also shape future leaders
Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at the National Kenya Music Festival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554536/lecturers-shock-as-psc-slashes-university-dons-retirement-age-by-up-to-15-years
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2026-08-05
Lecturers shock as PSC slashes university dons' retirement age by up to 15 years
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The changes would affect professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, tutorial fellows, graduate assistants and research scientists.
Lecturers shock as PSC slashes university dons' retirement age by up to 15 years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554537/mt-kenya-never-had-a-king-party-leaders-tell-gachagua-over-his-calls-to-dissolve
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2026-08-05
Mt Kenya never had a king, party leaders tell Gachagua over his calls to dissolve
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The unity within the United Opposition appears to have hit a snag after cracks emerge as a section of the leaders now pull from different directions
Mt Kenya never had a king, party leaders tell Gachagua over his calls to dissolve
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554539/government-defends-taifa-care-digital-fee-amid-claims-row
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2026-08-05
Government defends Taifa Care digital fee amid claims row
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MoH has defended the controversial service fee charged on claims processed through the National Digital Health System, insisting the levy is lawful
Government defends Taifa Care digital fee amid claims row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554541/nairobi-revives-78-year-old-metro-plan-in-bid-to-end-traffic-nightmare
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2026-08-05
Nairobi revives 78-year-old metro plan in bid to end traffic nightmare
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What started as long term plan that was birthed 48 years ago and left to gather dust in the Archives of City Hall is now being proposed to unlock Nairobi's transport congestion mess.
Nairobi revives 78-year-old metro plan in bid to end traffic nightmare
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554544/inside-president-rutos-bag-of-goodies-for-village-elders
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2026-08-05
Inside President Ruto's bag of goodies for village elders
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At least 106,000 village elders across the country will enjoy monthly stipend, free smartphones, training and health insurance cover, the government has announced.
Inside President Ruto's bag of goodies for village elders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554545/drama-as-kaguchia-disappears-from-court-only-to-reappear-under-police-escort
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2026-08-05
Drama as Kaguchia disappears from court only to reappear under police escort
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It was a day of drama as Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was presented in court yesterday over alleged offensive and inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.
Drama as Kaguchia disappears from court only to reappear under police escort
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554546/court-rejects-dpp-bid-to-overturn-the-acquittal-of-businessman-brian-yongo
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2026-08-05
Court rejects DPP bid to overturn the acquittal of businessman Brian Yongo
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DPP has suffered a major blow after the High Court rejected its bid to overturn the acquittal of city businessman Brian Yongo Otuba over a Sh4 million forgery and fraud case.
Court rejects DPP bid to overturn the acquittal of businessman Brian Yongo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554547/suspects-in-the-murder-of-dr-victoria-mutiso-to-remain-in-custody-for-14-days
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2026-08-05
Suspects in the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso to remain in custody for 14 days
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Two suspects believed to be persons of interest in the investigations regarding the killings of of Dr Victoria Nthunya will remain in custody for 14 days.
Suspects in the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso to remain in custody for 14 days
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554548/family-demands-answers-after-kin-dies-following-arrest-by-police
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2026-08-05
Family demands answers after kin dies following arrest by police
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Kenyans are once again, mourning the death of another young man, Eric Otieno, beaten by police and left for dead.
Family demands answers after kin dies following arrest by police
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554550/grief-and-uncertainty-as-kenyan-families-seek-answers-on-relatives-killed-missing-in-russia-ukraine-war
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2026-08-05
Grief and uncertainty as Kenyan families seek answers on relatives killed, missing in Russia-Ukraine war
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His family has lived in agonising uncertainty. They have been trapped between hope and grief, clinging to unanswered emails while desperately searching for answers that never arrive.
Grief and uncertainty as Kenyan families seek answers on relatives killed, missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554552/can-sifuna-deliver-more-than-inspiring-political-rhetoric
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2026-08-05
Can Sifuna deliver more than inspiring political rhetoric?
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To those recently acquainted with Kenyan politics, Sifuna appears to be an insurgent; an unconventional figure disrupting a long-settled political order.
Can Sifuna deliver more than inspiring political rhetoric?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554554/court-hands-glee-hotel-owner-lifeline-in-sh8b-equity-debt-row
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2026-08-05
Court hands Glee Hotel owner lifeline in Sh8b Equity debt row
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The High Court has handed businesswoman Mary Wambui a lifeline in the Sh8 billion debt row with Equity Bank.
Court hands Glee Hotel owner lifeline in Sh8b Equity debt row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554555/state-backs-kwale-cane-venture-revival
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2026-08-05
State backs Kwale cane venture revival
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The government has moved to boost sugarcane farming at the Coast by launching an ambitious plan to revive the fortunes of the multi-billion shilling Kwale International Sugar Company KISCOL
State backs Kwale cane venture revival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554560/azimio-seeks-to-unite-opposition-as-president-entices-village-elders
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2026-08-05
Azimio seeks to unite Opposition as President entices village elders
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Barely 12 months to the General Election, leaders are already in overdrive in their pursuit for power.
Azimio seeks to unite Opposition as President entices village elders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554561/fugitive-bangladesh-ex-pm-still-casting-a-shadow
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2026-08-05
Fugitive Bangladesh ex-PM still casting a shadow
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Her voice is that of a frail, elderly woman, but ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina still has the power to incite from exile, vowing to return home despite facing the gallows.
Fugitive Bangladesh ex-PM still casting a shadow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554562/trump-warns-iran-to-open-hormuz-or-get-hit-very-hard
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2026-08-05
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
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US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554563/ruto-returns-to-the-pulpit-as-2027-top-race-gathers-pace
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2026-08-05
Ruto returns to the pulpit as 2027 top race gathers pace
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Before and after the 2022 presidential elections, Ruto used the pulpit to endear himself to the clergy and the faithful, where he made huge donations to churches to entice them.
Ruto returns to the pulpit as 2027 top race gathers pace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554564/taiwan-begins-military-drills-as-china-pressure-grows
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2026-08-05
Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows
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Taiwan's largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.
Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554566/nurses-strike-leaves-patients-waiting-for-hours-as-hospitals-seek-ways-to-cope
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2026-08-05
Nurses' strike leaves patients waiting for hours as hospitals seek ways to cope
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Patients were left waiting for hours on Tuesday as the ongoing nurses’ strike put pressure on available healthcare workers attending to the large number of people seeking treatment.
Nurses' strike leaves patients waiting for hours as hospitals seek ways to cope
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554567/starlets-knocked-out-as-morocco-algeria-advance-to-wafcon-quarters
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2026-08-05
Starlets knocked out as Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarters
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Hosts Morocco topped Group A at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) despite failing to score from a twice-taken penalty in a 0-0 draw with Senegal on Monday.
Starlets knocked out as Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001554568/stage-set-for-nakuru-junior-boxing-tourney
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2026-08-05
Stage set for Nakuru junior boxing tourney
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Same age and weight sets rule will apply in the inaugural Under-19 Boxing Championships at New Ziwani Market Hall in Nakuru this weekend.
Stage set for Nakuru junior boxing tourney
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554569/school-games-clash-of-titans-as-last-four-fight-for-east-africa-slots
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2026-08-05
School games: Clash of titans as last four fight for East Africa slots
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After three days of gruelling encounters, the battle is now down to the last four as this year’s Secondary Schools National Term Team games enter the penalty stage today
School games: Clash of titans as last four fight for East Africa slots
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001554570/what-happens-when-ai-agents-drive-your-revenue
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2026-08-05
What happens when AI agents drive your revenue?
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Rise of AI agents as software purchasers creates a new kind of revenue risk that traditional financial reporting fails to capture.
What happens when AI agents drive your revenue?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/volleyball-and-handball/article/2001554571/school-games-kwanthanze-and-kesogon-renew-rivalry
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2026-08-05
School games: Kwanthanze and Kesogon renew rivalry
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There will be no love lost when familiar foes Kwanthanze and Kesogon lock horns in the semi-finals of girls’ volleyball at the National Term Two games today
School games: Kwanthanze and Kesogon renew rivalry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554572/infantinos-problems-mount-as-wenger-and-key-fifa-ally-turn-on-him
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2026-08-05
Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him
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Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino has intensified, with opposition emerging from within as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal
Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001554573/arsenal-step-up-bid-to-sign-newcastles-brazilian-midfielder-bruno-guimaraes
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2026-08-05
Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
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Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday.
Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554574/dpp-urges-court-to-dismiss-kaguchias-bid-to-block-prosecution-says-charges-are-lawful
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2026-08-05
DPP urges court to dismiss Kaguchia's bid to block prosecution, says charges are lawful
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DPP has urged the Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections raised by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct.
DPP urges court to dismiss Kaguchia's bid to block prosecution, says charges are lawful
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001554575/on-the-fence
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2026-08-05
On the fence
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On the fence
On the fence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554577/why-kenya-captain-gondaria-has-reason-to-be-hopeful-after-series-against-bahrain
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2026-08-05
Why Kenya captain Gondaria has reason to be hopeful after series against Bahrain
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Captain Dhiren Gondaria says the Men’s T20 International and 50 Overs Bilateral Series between Kenya and Bahrain was a golden opportunity to take the country back to world cricket.
Why Kenya captain Gondaria has reason to be hopeful after series against Bahrain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554582/why-school-food-poisoning-outbreaks-keep-happening-in-kenya
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2026-08-05
Why school food poisoning outbreaks keep happening in Kenya
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As food poisoning conitue to recure in schools, health experts warn that schools are increasingly investing in treatment while neglecting prevention.
Why school food poisoning outbreaks keep happening in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001554583/kenya-pays-tribute-to-14-rangers-killed-in-line-of-duty
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2026-08-05
Kenya pays tribute to 14 rangers killed in line of duty
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World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate rangers killed and injured in the line of duty.
Kenya pays tribute to 14 rangers killed in line of duty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001554584/cane-farmers-in-kwale-county-gear-up-for-sh66-million-pay-as-kiscol-revives-plant
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2026-08-05
Cane farmers in Kwale County gear up for sh66 million pay as KISCOL revives plant
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The Sugar cane farmers in Kwale County are set to receive Sh66 million in outstanding arrears as Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) gears up for reopening after nine years of closure.
Cane farmers in Kwale County gear up for sh66 million pay as KISCOL revives plant
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554585/psc-warns-over-rising-mental-health-crisis-among-public-servants
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2026-08-05
PSC warns over rising mental health crisis among public servants
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Mental health remains one of the biggest challenges facing Kenya's public service, with the PSC citing depression, substance abuse and financial difficulties as the issues affecting civil servants.
PSC warns over rising mental health crisis among public servants
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554587/torture-has-no-place-in-a-democracy-rights-groups-demand-justice-for-otieno
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2026-08-05
'Torture has no place in a democracy': Rights groups demand justice for Otieno
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Social Justice Centres Working Group demands accountability over Erick Otieno's death following detention at Muthaiga Police Station, says deaths in custody erode public trust in law enforcement.
'Torture has no place in a democracy': Rights groups demand justice for Otieno
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001554588/esim-providers-eye-kenyas-growing-diaspora-market
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2026-08-05
eSIM providers eye Kenya's growing diaspora market
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For many Kenyan families, one of their greatest fears is losing contact with a loved one working abroad, especially when communication suddenly stops without explanation.
eSIM providers eye Kenya's growing diaspora market
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554589/decline-in-lake-naivasha-fish-stocks-sparks-calls-for-annual-fishing-ban
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2026-08-05
Decline in Lake Naivasha fish stocks sparks calls for annual fishing ban
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Annual fish landings in the lake have dropped from 3,400 metric tonnes in 2019 to about 1,050 metric tonnes last year, largely due to overfishing and illegal fishing activities.
Decline in Lake Naivasha fish stocks sparks calls for annual fishing ban
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/news/article/2001554590/iebc-appoints-new-acting-ceo-as-sunkulis-term-ends
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2026-08-05
IEBC appoints new acting CEO as Sunkuli's term ends
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IEBC appoints Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO and Commission Secretary for two months, replacing Moses Ledama Sunkuli, whose tenure ended.
IEBC appoints new acting CEO as Sunkuli's term ends
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554593/police-hunt-for-hospital-staff-over-alleged-defilement
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2026-08-05
Police hunt for hospital staff over alleged defilement
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Police in Uasin Gishu County have intensified their search for a cleaner at a private hospital who is accused of defiling a minor patient.
Police hunt for hospital staff over alleged defilement
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554595/how-farming-is-taming-banditry-in-volatile-kerio-valley
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2026-08-05
How farming is taming banditry in volatile Kerio Valley
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For many years, Kerio Valley in the North Rift region has been known for rampant cases of insecurity, which have led to the loss of many lives.
How farming is taming banditry in volatile Kerio Valley
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554596/mps-decry-slow-digitisation-of-lands-system-claim-cartels-behind-delay
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2026-08-05
MPs decry slow digitisation of Lands system, claim cartels behind delay
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Lawmakers have criticised the delayed digitisation of the Lands Management Information System, claiming powerful individuals were frustrating the process to ensure corruption thrives.
MPs decry slow digitisation of Lands system, claim cartels behind delay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001554597/ntsa-steps-up-footbridge-crackdown-arrests-50-pedestrians
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2026-08-05
NTSA steps up footbridge crackdown, arrests 50 pedestrians
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National Transport and Safety Authority arrests 50 pedestrians for failing to use Allsops footbridge on Thika Road, arraigned before Milimani Law Courts.
NTSA steps up footbridge crackdown, arrests 50 pedestrians
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554598/court-stops-construction-of-controversial-ngong-forest-eco-lodge
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2026-08-05
Court stops construction of controversial Ngong Forest eco-lodge
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Originally gazetted in 1932 at approximately 2,850 hectares, Ngong forest has been reduced to about 1,224 hectares following multiple excisions.
Court stops construction of controversial Ngong Forest eco-lodge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001554599/how-nature-related-risks-could-expose-company-directors-to-legal-liability
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2026-08-05
How nature-related risks could expose company directors to legal liability
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Company directors in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria could face legal liability for failing to manage nature-related risks, a report says, linking environmental governance to directors' duties.
How nature-related risks could expose company directors to legal liability
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554600/462-learners-processed-over-school-unrest-as-government-seeks-lasting-solutions
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2026-08-05
462 learners processed over school unrest as government seeks lasting solutions
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A total of 462 learners were arrested, investigated, arraigned in court, bonded, remanded, counselled or processed in connection with student unrest incidents countrywide as at June 16.
462 learners processed over school unrest as government seeks lasting solutions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554602/ruto-rolls-out-sharia-compliant-housing-financing-for-muslims
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2026-08-05
Ruto rolls out Sharia-compliant housing financing for Muslims
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President William Ruto announces an interest-free, Sharia-compliant financing model under the Affordable Housing Programme, allowing Muslims to buy homes without violating Islamic principles.
Ruto rolls out Sharia-compliant housing financing for Muslims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554605/high-court-suspends-expansion-of-non-dentists-dental-roles
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2026-08-05
High Court suspends expansion of non-dentists' dental roles
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High Court suspends implementation of administrative decisions seeking to expand scope of dental practice for non-dentists, pending hearing and determination of petition challenging the move
High Court suspends expansion of non-dentists' dental roles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554607/gor-mahia-coach-akonnor-impressed-with-his-side-ahead-of-champions-league-battle
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2026-08-05
Gor Mahia coach Akonnor impressed with his side ahead of Champions League battle
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Akonnor said the tournament has been important in helping his players improve as they prepare for bigger continental assignments.
Gor Mahia coach Akonnor impressed with his side ahead of Champions League battle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554608/kivutha-warns-a-repeat-of-2007-post-election-violence-if-politics-remains-divisive
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2026-08-05
Kivutha warns a repeat of 2007 post election violence if politics remains divisive
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Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana warns that Kenya risks a repeat of the 2007 post-election crisis if leaders continue to prioritise the pursuit of power over the needs of citizens.
Kivutha warns a repeat of 2007 post election violence if politics remains divisive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554609/religious-leaders-condemn-homa-bay-violence-warn-against-use-of-goons
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2026-08-05
Religious leaders condemn Homa Bay violence, warn against use of goons
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Religious leaders have condemned the violence that erupted in Homa Bay Town targeting Linda Mwananchi Movement proponents, where police arrested six youth on Tuesday afternoon.
Religious leaders condemn Homa Bay violence, warn against use of goons
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554610/ipoa-commences-probe-into-death-of-mathare-boda-boda-rider-in-police-custody
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2026-08-05
IPOA commences probe into death of Mathare boda boda rider in police custody
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Nyaga confirmed that IPOA had now assumed full responsibility for the investigation.
IPOA commences probe into death of Mathare boda boda rider in police custody
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554611/high-court-orders-striking-nurses-back-to-work
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2026-08-05
High Court orders striking nurses back to work
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Nurses across the 47 counties have been ordered to report back to work immediately or face legal action from the counties.
High Court orders striking nurses back to work
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554612/wetangula-challenges-ncic-to-rebuild-public-trust-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-08-05
Wetang'ula challenges NCIC to rebuild public trust ahead of 2027 polls
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Wetang'ula urged NCIC to play a more active role in promoting national unity throughout the electoral cycle.
Wetang'ula challenges NCIC to rebuild public trust ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554615/israeli-forces-raid-palestinian-refugee-camp-near-jerusalem
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2026-08-05
Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
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Israeli army has arrested at least 20 people and taken up positions on the roofs of some houses inside the camp.
Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554617/kenyan-creatives-eye-bigger-payday-as-ugandan-film-awards-go-continental
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2026-08-05
Kenyan creatives eye bigger payday as Ugandan film awards go continental
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Kenyan filmmakers are positioning themselves for a bigger slice of Africa's $5 billion (Sh650 billion) film industry as a Ugandan awards ceremony expands across the continent.
Kenyan creatives eye bigger payday as Ugandan film awards go continental
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001554620/when-africa-leads-the-science-africa-must-share-the-cure
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2026-08-05
When Africa leads the Science, Africa must share the cure
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African scientists are no longer merely participating in global health research; they are designing it, leading it and interpreting it.
When Africa leads the Science, Africa must share the cure
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554622/ceos-of-three-top-banks-to-be-charged-in-sh363m-money-laundering-probe
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2026-08-05
CEOs of three top banks to be charged in Sh363M money laundering probe
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The charges arise from investigations into the alleged theft of more than Sh363.4 million from First Assurance Investment Company Limited.
CEOs of three top banks to be charged in Sh363M money laundering probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554624/tharaka-nithi-nurses-to-resume-work-on-thursday-after-court-order
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2026-08-05
Tharaka Nithi nurses to resume work on Thursday after court order
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Nurses in Tharaka Nithi County have resolved to resume work on Thursday morning in compliance with a court order.
Tharaka Nithi nurses to resume work on Thursday after court order
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001554625/explosive-drone-found-near-ukrainian-plane-at-german-airport
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2026-08-05
Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
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The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) had been found on the tarmac.
Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554626/coffee-market-fetches-sh994-million-in-weekly-auction
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2026-08-05
Coffee market fetches Sh994 million in weekly auction
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The Coffee market fetched Sh994 million at the auction after the sale of 18,089 bags weighing a total of 1,115,430 kg.
Coffee market fetches Sh994 million in weekly auction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001554629/783-kitui-boda-boda-operators-receive-smart-licences
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2026-08-05
783 Kitui boda boda operators receive smart licences
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More than 700 boda boda operators in Kitui County on Wednesday graduated from a county sponsored training programme and received smart driving licences aimed at improving road safety.
783 Kitui boda boda operators receive smart licences
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554630/alonso-hails-emotional-mudryk-return-in-1-0-loss-to-juventus
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2026-08-05
Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus
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Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus.
Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554631/embattled-fifa-chief-infantino-in-emergency-talks-suffers-figo-blow
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2026-08-05
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow
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President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554632/who-chief-in-dr-congo-for-talks-on-ebola-reponse
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2026-08-05
WHO chief in DR Congo for talks on Ebola reponse
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The head of the WHO has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi, as the Ebola epidemic intensifies, the UN agency said on Wednesday.
WHO chief in DR Congo for talks on Ebola reponse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001554635/kindiki-calls-for-long-term-vision-to-drive-africas-economic-transformation
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2026-08-05
Kindiki calls for long-term vision to drive Africa's economic transformation
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged African nations to adopt long-term development strategies that will transform the continent into a globally competitive economy.
Kindiki calls for long-term vision to drive Africa's economic transformation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554638/mps-pushing-funding-governance-overhaul
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2026-08-05
MPs pushing funding, governance overhaul
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Parliament Departmental Committee on Education has begun a consultative review of four key education reform Bills aimed at restructuring student funding.
MPs pushing funding, governance overhaul
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554641/government-moves-to-secure-schools-land-to-curb-grabbing
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2026-08-05
Government moves to secure schools' land to curb grabbing
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The government has intensified efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating the issuance of title deeds and undertaking fresh surveys.
Government moves to secure schools' land to curb grabbing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554653/mps-raise-concerns-over-rising-ethnic-profiling
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2026-08-05
MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profiling
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Members of Parliament have raised concern over increasing cases of ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric.
MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profiling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554655/special-needs-learners-call-for-inclusive-learning-at-kenya-music-festival
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2026-08-05
Special Needs learners call for inclusive learning at Kenya Music Festival
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Learners with disabilities have used the 98th Kenya Music Festival national edition to champion inclusive education.
Special Needs learners call for inclusive learning at Kenya Music Festival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554656/green-commandos-st-marys-yala-set-for-school-mashemeji-derby-in-ksssa-national-football-final
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2026-08-05
Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final
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A classic western Kenya football rivalry will take centre stage on Thursday when Kakamega High School and St. Mary’s School Yala clash.
Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554657/striking-nurses-defy-court-order
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2026-08-05
Striking nurses defy court order
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The nationwide nurses’ strike entered a fresh standoff on Wednesday after nurses maintained their industrial action despite a court order directing them to return to work.
Striking nurses defy court order
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-05
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