https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001558132/homa-bay-youth-graduates-spark-green-poultry-revolution
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Homa Bay youth graduates spark green poultry revolution
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Homa Bay youth are using solar-powered brooders to cut poultry costs, reduce chick losses and support more environmentally friendly farming.
Homa Bay youth graduates spark green poultry revolution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558136/three-men-die-several-injured-in-fuel-tanker-night-explosion
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2026-09-19
Three men die, several injured in fuel tanker night explosion
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Three people have died and others remain critically injured after a fuel tanker exploded in Turbo, Eldoret, as people gathered around the overturned vehicle.
Three men die, several injured in fuel tanker night explosion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558143/uhurus-jibe-former-president-ignores-rutos-political-duel-laughs-off-sponyo-moniker
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2026-09-19
Uhuru's jibe: Former President ignores Ruto's political duel, laughs off 'Sponyo' moniker
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta avoided a direct political response to President William Ruto’s recent attacks but appeared to mock the “Sponyo” label during a funeral in Murang’a.
Uhuru's jibe: Former President ignores Ruto's political duel, laughs off 'Sponyo' moniker
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558144/healthcare-providers-given-12-days-to-sign-new-sha-contracts
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2026-09-19
Healthcare providers given 12 days to sign new SHA contracts
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Healthcare providers have 12 days to transition to SHA’s new 2026–2029 contracting framework, amid concerns from private and faith-based hospitals over contract terms and payment risks.
Healthcare providers given 12 days to sign new SHA contracts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558146/public-private-partnership-deals-face-more-checks-after-court-ruling
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2026-09-19
Public-Private Partnership deals face more checks after court ruling
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The High Court has declared key provisions of Kenya’s PPP Act unconstitutional, requiring parliamentary approval where PPP projects create public expenditure, borrowing and guarantees.
Public-Private Partnership deals face more checks after court ruling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558147/courts-emerge-as-new-battleground-months-before-general-election
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2026-09-19
Courts emerge as new battleground months before General Election
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A growing number of court cases over IEBC operations, ballot procurement, tallying procedures and election technology could shape how Kenya conducts the 2027 General Election.
Courts emerge as new battleground months before General Election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558148/spl-conundrum-premier-league-kickoff-in-jeopardy
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2026-09-19
SPL conundrum: Premier league kickoff in jeopardy
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The 2026/27 SportPesa Premier League kickoff has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the High Court ordered that Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United play a promotion-relegation playoff.
SPL conundrum: Premier league kickoff in jeopardy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558150/tariff-regime-slows-kenya-power-revenue-growth-despite-sh25b-profit
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2026-09-19
Tariff regime slows Kenya Power revenue growth despite Sh25b profit
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Kenya Power’s profit rose to Sh24.99 billion in the year to June 2026, but revenue growth lagged behind a sharp increase in electricity sales, with the utility blaming the existing tariff regime.
Tariff regime slows Kenya Power revenue growth despite Sh25b profit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558046/safaricom-deal-state-has-shot-itself-in-the-foot-again
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2026-09-18
Safaricom deal: State has shot itself in the foot again
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High Court’s decision to declare the Kenyan government’s 15% Safaricom stake sale null and void, is another setback for Kenya Kwanza administration.
Safaricom deal: State has shot itself in the foot again
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558048/kenyas-counties-have-rich-identities-and-poor-strategies
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2026-09-18
Kenyas counties have rich identities and poor strategies
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Kenya’s counties possess powerful natural, cultural and economic assets but have failed to turn those assets into coherent development strategies.
Kenyas counties have rich identities and poor strategies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558051/time-to-shut-down-commissions-that-are-sucking-us-dry
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2026-09-18
Time to shut down commissions that are sucking us dry
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The 2010 Constitution created several constitutional deities that it elevated above everyone else by giving them the lofty title of independent commissions.
Time to shut down commissions that are sucking us dry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558054/the-runway-to-resilience-runs-through-labour-relations
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2026-09-18
The runway to resilience runs through labour relations
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A look at how sustained investment in industrial relations has helped Kenya Airways maintain operational resilience during widespread aviation-sector strikes.
The runway to resilience runs through labour relations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558055/leaders-demand-action-as-isiolo-bandit-attack-claims-five-lives
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2026-09-18
Leaders demand action as Isiolo bandit attack claims five lives
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Leaders have condemned the bandit attack in Gotu, Isiolo County, which left five people dead and called on security agencies to scale up security measures to address the rising insecurity cases.
Leaders demand action as Isiolo bandit attack claims five lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558056/how-recorded-private-calls-can-easily-land-you-into-trouble
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2026-09-18
How recorded private calls can easily land you into trouble
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An examination of the legal and constitutional implications of secretly recording private conversations in Kenya.
How recorded private calls can easily land you into trouble
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558057/historic-world-championships-hosting-continues-to-excite-athletics-fraternity
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2026-09-18
Historic World Championships hosting continues to excite athletics fraternity
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The historic decision to award Kenya the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships continues to ignite excitement among distance running stars and legends.
Historic World Championships hosting continues to excite athletics fraternity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558058/kenyan-youngsters-set-for-12-goal-tournament
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2026-09-18
Kenyan youngsters set for 12-Goal tournament
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Some of Kenya’s talented youngsters face the might of experienced Argentina and South African players in the 12-Goal-Kenya International Polo Tournament at Timau Sports Club today.
Kenyan youngsters set for 12-Goal tournament
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558059/of-new-contracts-and-payment-terms-inside-sha-hospitals-clash
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2026-09-18
Of new contracts and payment terms; inside SHA-hospitals clash
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Contracted hospitals have raised concerns over the contracts drafted by the SHA, particularly provisions on payment of claims, deductions and obligations placed on healthcare providers.
Of new contracts and payment terms; inside SHA-hospitals clash
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558061/kenya-mulls-raising-sh24-trillion-to-power-green-energy-deals-by-2030
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2026-09-18
Kenya mulls raising Sh2.4 trillion to power green energy deals by 2030
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Kenya aims to mobilise in excess of Sh2.4 trillion largely through public private partnerships to build power infrastructure in its bid to power the national grid with renewable energy by 2030.
Kenya mulls raising Sh2.4 trillion to power green energy deals by 2030
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558062/teachers-to-wait-longer-for-new-tsc-boss-as-court-orders-fresh-recruitment
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2026-09-18
Teachers to wait longer for new TSC boss as court orders fresh recruitment
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Justice Dolla Chepkwony, in her judgment, said that the commission violated its own rules on the timelines set for a recruitment process.
Teachers to wait longer for new TSC boss as court orders fresh recruitment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558064/high-logistics-costs-threaten-east-africa-horticulture-competitiveness
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2026-09-18
High logistics costs threaten East Africa horticulture competitiveness
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Horticulture stakeholders to meet in Nairobi next week to examine the trade and logistics bottlenecks affecting the movement of East Africa’s horticultural products.
High logistics costs threaten East Africa horticulture competitiveness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558066/driver-of-killer-matatu-finally-charged
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2026-09-18
Driver of killer matatu finally charged
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Emotions ran high as the driver of a killer matatu that was operating along Komarock, Nairobi County, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Driver of killer matatu finally charged
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558068/didmus-barasa-in-the-spot-over-degree-profile-as-jkuat-disowns-him
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2026-09-18
Didmus Barasa in the spot over Degree profile as JKUAT disowns him
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Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa finds himself in the court of public opinion and deep in the throes of a credibility question, thanks to a damning revelation by the JKUAT.
Didmus Barasa in the spot over Degree profile as JKUAT disowns him
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558069/ruto-to-blame-sifuna-allies-link-presidents-camp-to-linda-mwananchi-woes
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2026-09-18
Ruto to blame? Sifuna, allies link president's camp to Linda Mwananchi woes
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Linda Mwananchi has linked Ruto to their frustrations, ranging from being stopped from addressing students to blocking registration of their political outfit and causing divisions among leaders.
Ruto to blame? Sifuna, allies link president's camp to Linda Mwananchi woes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558071/revealed-how-pcea-cleric-was-killed-by-men-in-military-attire
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2026-09-18
Revealed: How PCEA cleric was killed by men in 'military' attire
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Reverend Julius Ndumia of Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Tabuga, Lanet, Nakuru County, was allegedly attacked and killed by four hooded men in ‘military’ attire.
Revealed: How PCEA cleric was killed by men in 'military' attire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558072/why-kuppet-wants-education-bills-stopped
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2026-09-18
Why Kuppet wants education Bills stopped
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Teachers have called for the suspension of public participation on two education Bills, warning that the proposed laws fail to give the Government enforceable mandate to fully finance education.
Why Kuppet wants education Bills stopped
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558073/raila-family-plans-week-long-national-events-to-honour-babas-life
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2026-09-18
Raila family plans week-long national events to honour Baba's life
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The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has constituted a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of his death.
Raila family plans week-long national events to honour Baba's life
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558074/farmers-widow-brother-deny-murder-charges
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2026-09-18
Farmer's widow, brother deny murder charges
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The widow and brother of the slain farmer and businessman Joseph Njenga alias Njuguna have pleaded not guilty to his murder.
Farmer's widow, brother deny murder charges
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558075/from-55bob-contribution-to-presidential-bid-why-sifuna-has-been-sued
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2026-09-18
From 55bob contribution to presidential bid: Why Sifuna has been sued
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A man has moved to court seeking orders to compel Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to go for the presidency and nothing else.
From 55bob contribution to presidential bid: Why Sifuna has been sued
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001558077/as-judgement-draws-nigh-for-obado-co-it-seems-truth-stranger-than-fiction
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2026-09-18
As judgement draws nigh for Obado Co, it seems truth stranger than fiction
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Tt’s been one of the most consequential criminal cases in recent memory, and its denouement this week wasn’t any less dramatic as former Migori governor Okoth Obado sat in the dock.
As judgement draws nigh for Obado Co, it seems truth stranger than fiction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001558078/slowing-down-folks-on-the-expressway-paves-for-way-for-healthy-collections
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2026-09-18
Slowing down folks on the expressway paves for way for healthy 'collections'
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I received a text message from the National Transport Safety Association claiming that I had exceeded a speed limit and there was a fine to be paid.
Slowing down folks on the expressway paves for way for healthy 'collections'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001558079/the-nanyuki-road-is-getting-paved-on-paper-but-that-wont-stop-you-from-getting-stuck
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2026-09-18
The Nanyuki road is getting paved, on paper, but that won't stop you from getting stuck
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I have no doubt that those shouting from the sunroof of their SUVs are speaking the truth when they enumerate the numbers of kilometres that have been paved in recent years.
The Nanyuki road is getting paved, on paper, but that won't stop you from getting stuck
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558082/eldoret-webuye-highway-tanker-explosion-leaves-two-dead
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2026-09-18
Eldoret-Webuye Highway tanker explosion leaves two dead
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According to the police boss, preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been triggered when someone attempted to remove the battery from the tanker.
Eldoret-Webuye Highway tanker explosion leaves two dead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-nairobian/article/2001558083/new-genes-why-we-should-allow-burundians-to-stay-put
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2026-09-18
New genes: Why we should allow Burundians to stay put
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One advantage of allowing immigrants into the country is the diversification of the gene pool.
New genes: Why we should allow Burundians to stay put
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558085/nairobi-must-find-a-way-to-fix-its-waste-management-crisis
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2026-09-18
Nairobi must find a way to fix its waste management crisis
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Nairobi City generates about 3,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily. At least 20 per cent of this waste is plastic.
Nairobi must find a way to fix its waste management crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558086/what-kenya-could-gain-for-hosting-the-2029-world-athletics-championships
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2026-09-18
What Kenya could gain for hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships
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The economy of the city and the country as a whole is set to benefit greatly from the World Championships coming to Nairobi, both directly and indirectly.
What Kenya could gain for hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558088/florence-nyagah-six-months-on-family-waits-for-justice-after-murder
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2026-09-18
Florence Nyagah: Six months on, family waits for justice after murder
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Florence Nyagah was allegedly stabbed to death inside the home she shared with Daniel Mburu Macharia along Lumumba Drive in Kasarani.
Florence Nyagah: Six months on, family waits for justice after murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558089/man-who-threw-beer-bottle-at-matatu-set-free-after-one-year
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2026-09-18
Man who threw beer bottle at matatu set free after one year
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The High Court in Kisii has set free a man who spent more than a year in prison for hurling a bottle of alcohol at a moving passenger vehicle.
Man who threw beer bottle at matatu set free after one year
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558090/a-rising-star-of-kenyan-politics-channels-gen-z-anger
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2026-09-18
A rising star of Kenyan politics channels Gen-Z anger
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Sifuna earned goodwill among Kenya's young "Gen-Z" voters when he actively sought to stop police violence during the biggest protests in June 2024.
A rising star of Kenyan politics channels Gen-Z anger
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558091/court-orders-woman-to-allow-governor-access-to-child-as-her-urgent-case-fails
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2026-09-18
Court orders woman to allow governor access to child as her urgent case fails
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The orders have emerged from two separate court cases involving the governor and the woman over the care, maintenance and access to their daughter.
Court orders woman to allow governor access to child as her urgent case fails
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558092/seven-patients-in-critical-condition-after-oil-tanker-explosion
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2026-09-18
Seven patients in critical condition after oil tanker explosion
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Hospital Chief Executive Officer Philip Kirwa on Friday said the seven who are currently in critical condition were among 22 casualties received at the facility on the fateful night.
Seven patients in critical condition after oil tanker explosion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558093/us-aid-cuts-are-killing-kenyan-sex-workers
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2026-09-18
US aid cuts are killing Kenyan sex workers
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The number of deaths is likely far higher, and NGOs say there is already a huge spike in HIV infections among sex workers that will likely spark a "catastrophic" case rise in the general population.
US aid cuts are killing Kenyan sex workers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558095/nakuru-bomet-identify-high-risk-areas-ahead-of-the-el-nino-rains
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2026-09-18
Nakuru, Bomet identify high-risk areas ahead of the El Nino rains
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Authorities in the counties have stepped up preparedness for the anticipated above-average rainfall in the coming months
Nakuru, Bomet identify high-risk areas ahead of the El Nino rains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558096/ogamba-adequate-funding-and-teacher-deployment-key-to-fixing-education-sector
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2026-09-18
Ogamba: Adequate funding and teacher deployment key to fixing education sector
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The issue is not simply how much money is allocated, but how effectively those resources are distributed and whether they reach the areas of greatest need.
Ogamba: Adequate funding and teacher deployment key to fixing education sector
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558098/inside-the-financial-rot-of-top-national-schools
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2026-09-18
Inside the financial rot of top national schools
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Top national schools are facing scrutiny over the management of public funds.
Inside the financial rot of top national schools
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558099/dr-congo-opposition-says-one-dead-in-rally-clashes
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2026-09-18
DR Congo opposition says one dead in rally clashes
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Demonstrations against the proposed change took place across the country, with the rally in the capital Kinshasa swiftly descending into chaos.
DR Congo opposition says one dead in rally clashes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558100/thirty-seven-suspected-illegal-miners-die-in-custody-in-nigeria
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2026-09-18
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria
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Niger state -- which is more than twice the size of Belgium -- is rich in minerals and attracts thousands of artisanal miners, most of them lured by the hope of striking gold.
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558101/sudanese-women-hold-fast-to-threatened-henna-body-art
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2026-09-18
Sudanese women hold fast to threatened henna body art
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"I apply henna for brides as it is an integral part of the bride's joy. For me, it is both a passion and a source of livelihood."
Sudanese women hold fast to threatened henna body art
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001558102/the-mara-reserve-man-on-a-mission-to-save-it-from-illegal-developments
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2026-09-18
The Mara Reserve: Man on a mission to save it from illegal developments
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The battle over who gets to decide the future of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve has moved from the sprawling savannah into the courtroom.
The Mara Reserve: Man on a mission to save it from illegal developments
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558103/russia-seizes-assets-of-nestle-french-firms
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2026-09-18
Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms
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A decree signed by President Putin transferred the Russian operations of Nestle, French retailer Auchan and the former Leroy Merlin DIY chain, now known as Lemana Pro.
Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558105/kajiados-digital-land-reforms-praised-for-strengthening-ownership-curbing-corruption
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2026-09-18
Kajiado's digital land reforms praised for strengthening ownership, curbing corruption
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Digital reforms in Kajiado County’s land sector have helped curb corruption and reduce land ownership disputes over the past decade, county officials have said.
Kajiado's digital land reforms praised for strengthening ownership, curbing corruption
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558114/taxi-man-fighting-to-rebuild-livelihood-after-car-torched-in-homa-bay-violence
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2026-09-18
Taxi man fighting to rebuild livelihood after car torched in Homa Bay violence
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For taxi driver Steven Otieno, the August 16 violence in Homa Bay has left him nursing injuries and the loss of the vehicle that was his source of livelihood.
Taxi man fighting to rebuild livelihood after car torched in Homa Bay violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558115/free-heart-surgery-at-knh-as-global-medical-professionals-collaborate-with-regional-physicians
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2026-09-18
Free heart surgery at KNH as global medical professionals collaborate with regional physicians
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Free, life-saving heart surgery will be available at Kenyatta National Hospital from 20–30 September 2026.
Free heart surgery at KNH as global medical professionals collaborate with regional physicians
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558116/inside-parliaments-probe-into-secondary-school-fees-and-capitation
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2026-09-18
Inside Parliament's probe into secondary school fees and capitation
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MPs questioned disparities between capitation disbursements and the actual number of students in schools, which principals said had contributed to underfunding.
Inside Parliament's probe into secondary school fees and capitation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558117/kra-intercepts-smuggled-goods-worth-ksh468-million-in-eldoret
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2026-09-18
KRA intercepts smuggled goods worth KSh46.8 million in Eldoret
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KRA intercepts goods worth Sh46.8 million in suspected smuggling operation at Kenya-Uganda border, aboard a Simba Coach bus en route to Nairobi.
KRA intercepts smuggled goods worth KSh46.8 million in Eldoret
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558119/its-coming-home
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2026-09-18
It's coming home...
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It's coming home...
It's coming home...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558120/kenya-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-demands-cessation-of-hostilities
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2026-09-18
Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demands cessation of hostilities
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Kenya condemns escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, demands immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis.
Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demands cessation of hostilities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001558121/why-genotype-testing-matters-before-marriage
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2026-09-18
Why genotype testing matters before marriage
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Beyond love and commitment, experts now advise couples to consider genotype testing before marriage to understand the risk of passing inherited blood disorders to their children.
Why genotype testing matters before marriage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558124/kenya-school-of-law-unveils-ultra-modern-library-moot-courts-to-strengthen-legal-training
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2026-09-18
Kenya School of Law unveils ultra-modern library, moot courts to strengthen legal training
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The library is designed to provide students with modern spaces for independent study, legal research, digital learning and collaborative discussions.
Kenya School of Law unveils ultra-modern library, moot courts to strengthen legal training
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558125/defending-information-integrity-in-a-digital-democracy
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2026-09-18
Defending information integrity in a digital democracy
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Election season in Kenya takes over ordinary life. Campaigns swallow weekends, moving from churches to rallies to entertainment spots and, more than ever, to social media.
Defending information integrity in a digital democracy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558126/government-to-expand-police-mental-health-psychosocial-support
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2026-09-18
Government to expand police mental-health, psychosocial support
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“Courage does not make an officer immune to trauma, and seeking help must never be mistaken for weakness,” Ruto said on Friday.
Government to expand police mental-health, psychosocial support
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558128/lobby-distributes-sh436-million-in-royalties-to-creatives
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2026-09-18
Lobby distributes Sh43.6 million in royalties to creatives
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The collective management organisation distributed Sh24 million to creatives in the previous financial year, representing an increase of about 82 per cent in the latest period.
Lobby distributes Sh43.6 million in royalties to creatives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558129/why-the-nairobi-river-regeneration-project-must-get-it-right-this-time
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2026-09-18
Why the Nairobi River regeneration project must get it right this time
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A city’s rivers must be integrated into its urban plan. To achieve the most from the unique blend of land, built infrastructure, and water bodies requires careful planning.
Why the Nairobi River regeneration project must get it right this time
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001558130/the-silent-pandemic-why-kenya-must-act-on-mental-health-crisis-among-police-officers-and-frontline-workers
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2026-09-18
The silent pandemic: Why Kenya must act on mental health crisis among police officers and frontline workers
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Mental illness is increasingly emerging as one of the most serious public-health and governance challenges of our time. Yet it often remains hidden behind silence and stigma.
The silent pandemic: Why Kenya must act on mental health crisis among police officers and frontline workers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558135/letter-from-mogadishu-us-offers-bounty-for-minnesota-food-for-stamps-scam-man-hiding-in-somalia
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2026-09-18
Letter from Mogadishu: US offers bounty for Minnesota food-for-stamps scam man hiding in Somalia
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The column examines three major developments involving Somalia and their potential implications for Kenya, from US fugitive pursuits to terrorism concerns and deportations from Turkey.
Letter from Mogadishu: US offers bounty for Minnesota food-for-stamps scam man hiding in Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558137/state-working-to-expand-tertiary-education-financing-cs-ogamba-says
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2026-09-18
State working to expand tertiary education financing, CS Ogamba says
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Education CS Ogamba has said the government is working to expand access to tertiary education by changing how students are financed.
State working to expand tertiary education financing, CS Ogamba says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558138/clinical-officers-strike-continues-in-15-counties-over-cba
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2026-09-18
Clinical officers' strike continues in 15 counties over CBA
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Clinical officers’ strike to continue in 15 counties over governors failure to sign CBA, KUCO SG Gibore faults them for failing to honour the return-to-work timeline.
Clinical officers' strike continues in 15 counties over CBA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558139/court-battle-erupts-over-nlc-finance-directors-appointment
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2026-09-18
Court battle erupts over NLC Finance Director's appointment
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A court has been asked to block the appointment of NLC Finance Director Benard Kibet Cherutich over claims concerning Sh7 million allegedly refunded to EACC.
Court battle erupts over NLC Finance Director's appointment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558140/how-kenya-ethiopia-are-turning-textile-waste-into-jobs
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2026-09-18
How Kenya, Ethiopia are turning textile waste into jobs
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Kenya and Ethiopia are integrating green and circular-economy skills into vocational training to equip young people with skills to turn textile waste into marketable products and businesses.
How Kenya, Ethiopia are turning textile waste into jobs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558142/girls-call-for-inclusion-in-decision-making-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-09-18
Girls call for inclusion in decision-making ahead of 2027 polls
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Adolescent girls and young women call for greater inclusion in decisions affecting their lives and communities as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Girls call for inclusion in decision-making ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558145/report-reveals-what-led-to-samburu-helicopter-crash-that-killed-seven
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2026-09-18
Report reveals what led to Samburu helicopter crash that killed seven
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Samburu helicopter crash that killed seven people struck a rock formation near Mount Ololokwe summit during low-level flight before descending the mountainside, report shows.
Report reveals what led to Samburu helicopter crash that killed seven
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558149/youth-urged-to-be-innovative-amid-job-scarcity
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2026-09-18
Youth urged to be innovative amid job scarcity
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Youth have been urged to rethink their approach to employment and look beyond the traditional white-collar jobs as unemployment continues to challenge graduates.
Youth urged to be innovative amid job scarcity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09-18
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