https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554904/working-mothers-are-finding-innovative-ways-to-breastfeed-and-bond-with-their-babies
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2026-08-10
Working mothers are finding innovative ways to breastfeed and bond with their babies
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Innovative breastfeeding spaces in Kenya are helping working mothers, including casual labourers, continue exclusive and extended breastfeeding despite economic and workplace challenges.
Working mothers are finding innovative ways to breastfeed and bond with their babies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554925/uda-odm-retreat-opens-new-battle-over-2027-power-sharing-deal
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2026-08-10
UDA, ODM retreat opens new battle over 2027 power-sharing deal
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UDA and ODM leaders head to Naivasha for talks on the 2027 election, with the Deputy President slot, zoning and competing ambitions likely to test their alliance.
UDA, ODM retreat opens new battle over 2027 power-sharing deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554927/election-euphoria-revisited
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2026-08-10
Election euphoria revisited
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Article compares Sifuna and Gachagua’s political momentum to the Matiba-Jaramogi era, warning that overconfidence could repeat the opposition’s 1992 mistakes.
Election euphoria revisited
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554933/inside-rutos-delayed-and-unfulfilled-grand-promises-nearly-four-years-into-his-presidency
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2026-08-10
Inside Ruto's delayed and unfulfilled grand promises nearly four years into his presidency
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Nearly four years into President Ruto’s term, rising prices, taxes and unfulfilled campaign pledges have intensified pressure on Kenyan households, a review shows.
Inside Ruto's delayed and unfulfilled grand promises nearly four years into his presidency
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554934/mystery-of-whereabouts-of-rogue-officers-linked-to-researchers-murder
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2026-08-10
Mystery of whereabouts of rogue officers linked to researcher's murder
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Two police officers linked to the killing of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso remain at large as detectives investigate an alleged land-related murder plot.
Mystery of whereabouts of rogue officers linked to researcher's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554935/gachagua-close-kikuyu-police-station
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2026-08-10
Gachagua: Close Kikuyu police station
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Gachagua alleges Kikuyu police station is linked to assassinations as Atwoli warns against security leaks and urges Kenyans to maintain peace ahead of 2027.
Gachagua: Close Kikuyu police station
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554936/rutos-education-gamble-faces-tough-test-before-2027
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2026-08-10
Ruto's education gamble faces tough test before 2027
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With a year to the 2027 election, Ruto faces mounting education challenges, from university funding and school capitation to teacher shortages and stalled promotions.
Ruto's education gamble faces tough test before 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554937/the-race-to-state-house-how-kenyas-2027-front-runners-are-shaping-up
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2026-08-10
The Race to State House: How Kenya's 2027 Front-Runners Are Shaping Up
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Kenya’s 2027 presidential race is taking shape, with Ruto facing opposition contenders as coalition talks and political realignments intensify.
The Race to State House: How Kenya's 2027 Front-Runners Are Shaping Up
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554938/iebc-sets-sh61-billion-as-presidential-election-spending-limit
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2026-08-10
IEBC sets Sh6.1 billion as presidential election spending limit
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IEBC has gazetted 2027 campaign spending limits, capping presidential expenditure at Sh6.1 billion and political parties at Sh24.4 billion.
IEBC sets Sh6.1 billion as presidential election spending limit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554939/batuk-training-resumes-despite-kenya-uk-dca-standoff-as-58-sexual-offences-cases-pile-pressure-on-kenya-uk-defence-deal
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2026-08-10
BATUK training resumes despite Kenya-UK DCA standoff, as 58 sexual offences cases pile pressure on Kenya-UK defence deal
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Kenya is investigating 58 alleged sexual offences involving British soldiers as Parliament presses the UK to address accountability concerns before approving the defence pact.
BATUK training resumes despite Kenya-UK DCA standoff, as 58 sexual offences cases pile pressure on Kenya-UK defence deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-10
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554944/mudavadi-winning-presidency-is-not-a-walk-in-the-park
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2026-08-09
Mudavadi: Winning presidency is not a walk in the park
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned opposition leaders seeking to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Mudavadi: Winning presidency is not a walk in the park
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554945/kindiki-urges-mt-kenya-to-reject-divisive-politics
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2026-08-09
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite growing political differences ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554946/netanyahu-rejects-gaza-plan-in-new-break-from-trump
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2026-08-09
Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas.
Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554947/five-dead-in-new-russia-ukraine-strikes
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2026-08-09
Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes
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Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday.
Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554948/nba-champion-player-and-historic-coach-nelson-dead-at-86
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2026-08-09
NBA champion player and historic coach Nelson dead at 86
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Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday, his family announced.
NBA champion player and historic coach Nelson dead at 86
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554846/ruto-cabinet-puts-politics-ahead-of-service-delivery
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2026-08-09
Ruto Cabinet puts politics ahead of service delivery
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When CSs spend more time defending political interests than explaining measurable results in their ministries, the distinction between governing and campaigning becomes dangerously blurred.
Ruto Cabinet puts politics ahead of service delivery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554848/muturi-why-i-disagree-with-gachaguas-political-approach
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2026-08-09
Muturi: Why I disagree with Gachagua's political approach
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Despite Muturi’s ideological differences with Gachagua, Muturi described him as humble, listening and reasonable while appearing in closed-door meetings.
Muturi: Why I disagree with Gachagua's political approach
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554849/digital-zombies-the-hidden-cost-of-kenyas-digital-revolution
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2026-08-09
Digital zombies: The hidden cost of Kenya's digital revolution
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37 per cent of AI users believe the technology has already reduced their own thinking, creativity or effort.
Digital zombies: The hidden cost of Kenya's digital revolution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554851/railas-dream-lives-on-in-rutos-vision-2060
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2026-08-09
Raila's dream lives on in Ruto's Vision 2060
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Raila Odinga may never have lived to implement his lofty ideas as president, but his influence, it seems, is outlasting long after he passed on.
Raila's dream lives on in Ruto's Vision 2060
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554852/ruto-unmoved-by-public-outcry
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2026-08-09
Ruto unmoved by public outcry
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There is no empirical evidence that Ruto subscribes to any Christian principles or values at all. The one thing William Ruto does well is pretend.
Ruto unmoved by public outcry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554853/mount-kenyas-political-door-has-kept-turning-since-1992-polls
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2026-08-09
Mount Kenya's political door has kept turning since 1992 polls
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While Mt Kenya is known to sneer at its senior leaders' micromanaging choices at lower levels, no other perceived kingpin has ever publicly adopted the campaign stance employed by Gachagua.
Mount Kenya's political door has kept turning since 1992 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554854/wantam-wave-tests-ruto-regime-political-strength
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2026-08-09
Wantam wave tests Ruto regime political strength
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Senior government officials and MPs are now finding themselves heckled, chased away or forced to cut short public meetings as frustrated citizens openly express their anger.
Wantam wave tests Ruto regime political strength
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554855/scramble-for-dp-post-creates-tension-in-political-camps
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2026-08-09
Scramble for DP post creates tension in political camps
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The Deputy President's office has evolved into one of Kenya's most strategic bargaining chips, symbolising regional inclusion, executive influence and succession planning.
Scramble for DP post creates tension in political camps
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554860/police-officer-in-dr-mutiso-murder-had-character-issues-colleagues-say
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2026-08-09
Police officer in Dr Mutiso murder had character issues, colleagues say
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A peek into the lives of the three officers suspected to have played a part in Dr Victoria Mutiso's killing shows all was not well for years.
Police officer in Dr Mutiso murder had character issues, colleagues say
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554861/sifuna-tightens-grip-on-western-as-presidential-bid-gathers-steam
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2026-08-09
Sifuna tightens grip on Western as presidential bid gathers steam
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Sifuna appealed to Oparanya to bless his presidential ambitions and support the emerging generation of leaders even if he differs from his kind of politics
Sifuna tightens grip on Western as presidential bid gathers steam
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001554862/killer-police-officers-must-be-exposed-quickly
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2026-08-09
Killer police officers must be exposed quickly
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The shocking revelations surrounding the assassination of Dr Victoria Mutiso point to something far more sinister than an ordinary murder.
Killer police officers must be exposed quickly
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554863/gachagua-barks-at-opposition-rivals-while-ruto-waits-for-spoils
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2026-08-09
Gachagua barks at Opposition rivals while Ruto waits for spoils
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Gachagua could be the ultimate incarnation of unbridled political arrogance in Kenya is not in question.
Gachagua barks at Opposition rivals while Ruto waits for spoils
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554864/state-house-race-on-ethekon-team-must-be-above-suspicion
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2026-08-09
State House race on, Ethekon team must be above suspicion
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The presidential election in Kenya is gunpowder. Whenever it is touched off, the blast rocks the country. It did so, 19 years ago.
State House race on, Ethekon team must be above suspicion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554866/the-opposition-must-break-away-from-the-past-to-unveil-kenyas-future
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2026-08-09
The opposition must break away from the past to unveil Kenya's future
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If the Opposition wants to represent change, it must be seen to break with the past. Kenyan politics has entered a defining moment.
The opposition must break away from the past to unveil Kenya's future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554867/putting-kenyas-long-term-development-above-partisan-interests
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2026-08-09
Putting Kenya's long-term development above partisan interests
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Mature democracies assess ideas based on their merit instead of the political identity of the proposer.
Putting Kenya's long-term development above partisan interests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001554868/vision-2060-putting-new-wine-into-old-wineskins
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2026-08-09
Vision 2060: Putting new wine into old wineskins?
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On paper, 2060 looks far, but 2030 did too.
Vision 2060: Putting new wine into old wineskins?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554869/is-the-church-ready-for-the-election-year
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2026-08-09
Is the church ready for the election year?
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Is the Church ready for this election year? No. Not more ready than the last cycle, not measurably more trusted, not visibly braver.
Is the church ready for the election year?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554870/we-have-a-chance-to-de-tribalise-kenya
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2026-08-09
We have a chance to de-tribalise Kenya
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You cannot put entire communities in buckets, crunch numbers and come up with likely winning combinations for this or that person from my tribe.
We have a chance to de-tribalise Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554871/we-should-rewrite-the-story-of-drc-conflict
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2026-08-09
We should rewrite the story of DRC conflict
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African leaders should seek to understand why the AFC/M23 rebellion exists and persists despite previous peace agreements and repeated military campaigns against it.
We should rewrite the story of DRC conflict
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001554874/kariuki-secures-victory-in-ruiru
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2026-08-09
Kariuki secures victory in Ruiru
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Dazzling Elias Kariuki carded 39 stablefold points to take the coveted Overall Gross Winner title at the Unicolour Golf Day held at the Ruiru Sports Club over the weekend.
Kariuki secures victory in Ruiru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554877/sifuna-takes-linda-mwananchi-campaign-to-four-kakamega-constituencies
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2026-08-09
Sifuna takes Linda Mwananchi campaign to four Kakamega constituencies
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The final leg of the tour will take the leaders to Lugari Constituency at 4 pm.
Sifuna takes Linda Mwananchi campaign to four Kakamega constituencies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554878/messi-absent-after-fathers-death-as-miami-lose-in-leagues-cup
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2026-08-09
Messi absent after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
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Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina.
Messi absent after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554879/infantino-denies-allegations-of-affair-favouritism-while-at-uefa-report
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2026-08-09
Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has been accused by a British newspaper of paying off an alleged lover while at UEFA.
Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554882/flight-cancellations-evacuations-in-china-as-typhoon-dolphin-looms
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2026-08-09
Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms
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China's densely populated eastern coast was preparing Sunday for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which has triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, and evacuations.
Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554883/afghanistans-gold-rush-upends-lives-and-landscapes
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2026-08-09
Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes
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In Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed.
Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001554885/japan-nuclear-debate-unnerves-proponents-of-pacifism
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2026-08-09
Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism
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As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.
Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554886/former-us-president-bidens-cancer-has-spread
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2026-08-09
Former US President Biden's cancer has spread
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Former US president Joe Biden's cancer has metastasized further, according to his son Hunter Biden, who shared the update in a recent interview with the BBC.
Former US President Biden's cancer has spread
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motoring/article/2001554888/angers-mounts-in-us-over-vast-network-of-car-license-plate-cams
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2026-08-09
Angers mounts in US over vast network of car license plate cams
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In only a few years, the surveillance start-up Flock has installed more than 100,000 license plate reader cameras across the United States.
Angers mounts in US over vast network of car license plate cams
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554890/inside-kenyas-bold-plan-to-end-gaping-tvet-graduate-skills-mismatch
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2026-08-09
Inside Kenya's bold plan to end gaping TVET graduate skills mismatch
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Kenya is seeking to bridge the skills gap in the horticulture export sector by deepening partnerships between TVET institutions and industry.
Inside Kenya's bold plan to end gaping TVET graduate skills mismatch
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554891/thailand-teen-shooter-once-brought-bb-gun-to-school-police
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2026-08-09
Thailand teen shooter once brought BB gun to school: police
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A 14-year-old boy who shot dead the grandparents who raised him before killing six others at his school in Thailand had watched violent videos online
Thailand teen shooter once brought BB gun to school: police
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001554892/vision-2063-is-kenya-putting-new-wine-into-old-wineskins
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2026-08-09
Vision 2063: Is Kenya putting new wine into old wineskins?
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As Kenya prepares to develop a successor to Vision 2030, the debate centres on whether Vision 2063 can deliver more than economic growth and infrastructure.
Vision 2063: Is Kenya putting new wine into old wineskins?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554893/kenyas-borders-should-build-not-burn-soft-power
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2026-08-09
Kenya's borders should build not burn soft power
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A foreign leader who chooses to retain Kenyan citizenship or a Kenyan passport embodies an enduring connection to Kenya and a potential bridge for diplomacy.
Kenya's borders should build not burn soft power
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554894/putting-kenyas-long-term-growth-above-partisan-political-interests
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2026-08-09
Putting Kenya's long-term growth above partisan political interests
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Kenya’s proposed development vision beyond 2030 should be judged on its national value rather than partisan politics.
Putting Kenya's long-term growth above partisan political interests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554895/shas-2-per-cent-hospital-deduction-sparks-court-battle-over-digital-project
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2026-08-09
SHA's 2 per cent hospital deduction sparks court battle over digital project
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Hospitals are challenging a two per cent deduction from their Social Health Authority (SHA) claims, which goes towards funding the Sh104 billion digital superhighway.
SHA's 2 per cent hospital deduction sparks court battle over digital project
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554897/gritty-kenyans-keen-to-weather-tanzania-storm-in-fight-for-glory
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2026-08-09
Gritty Kenyans keen to weather Tanzania storm in fight for glory
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As the 2026 Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games, begin on Friday in Morogoro, Kenyan teams are gearing up for battle against their neighbours.
Gritty Kenyans keen to weather Tanzania storm in fight for glory
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001554900/glitz-glamour-grandeur-at-alisha-khoslas-star-studded-nikkah
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2026-08-09
Glitz, glamour, grandeur at Alisha Khosla's star-studded nikkah
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Access was strictly by invitation, with guests ushered into a magnificent, beautifully decorated marquee.
Glitz, glamour, grandeur at Alisha Khosla's star-studded nikkah
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554903/new-hiv-research-offers-hope-amid-drug-resistance-and-transmission-challenges
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2026-08-09
New HIV research offers hope amid drug resistance and transmission challenges
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Kenyan-led HIV research offers new evidence on drug resistance, treatment and preventing mother-to-child transmission.
New HIV research offers hope amid drug resistance and transmission challenges
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554908/mau-mau-veterans-welcome-village-elders-recognition-push-for-historical-justice
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2026-08-09
Mau Mau veterans welcome village elders recognition, push for historical justice
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Mau Mau war veterans described the recognition of village elders as a major milestone in strengthening grassroots governance, saying they serve as a link between communities and the government
Mau Mau veterans welcome village elders recognition, push for historical justice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554910/who-chief-says-warehouse-hit-in-ukraine
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2026-08-09
WHO chief says warehouse hit in Ukraine
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A World Health Organization warehouse stocking medical supplies in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has been destroyed, the WHO chief said Sunday.
WHO chief says warehouse hit in Ukraine
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554911/wildfire-forces-20000-evacuations-in-western-canada
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2026-08-09
Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada
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Canada declares state of emergency as wildfire in British Columbia forces thousands to flee, with flames spreading across 103 sq km.
Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554912/kindiki-defends-governments-development-agenda-in-mt-kenya
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2026-08-09
Kindiki defends government's development agenda in Mt Kenya
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensure equitable development.
Kindiki defends government's development agenda in Mt Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554913/bidens-cancer-battle-highlights-growing-concern-over-prostate-cancer-in-kenya
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2026-08-09
Biden's cancer battle highlights growing concern over prostate cancer in Kenya
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Most Kenyan men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at an advanced stage, when the disease may already have metastasised.
Biden's cancer battle highlights growing concern over prostate cancer in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554915/dr-kipngetich-warns-against-education-marginalisation-in-northern-kenya
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2026-08-09
Dr Kipngetich warns against education marginalisation in northern Kenya
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Former Kenya Wildlife Service Director, Julius Kipngetich has challenged the government and education stakeholders to urgently address the stark inequalities in access to education
Dr Kipngetich warns against education marginalisation in northern Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554916/lonyangapuo-backs-ruto-says-voters-will-choose-development-over-popularity
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2026-08-09
Lonyangapuo backs Ruto, says voters will choose development over popularity
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Former West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo has declared support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid and warned leaders against premature campaigns.
Lonyangapuo backs Ruto, says voters will choose development over popularity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554919/south-africas-xenophobic-attacks-expose-continents-disjointed-agenda
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2026-08-09
South Africa's Xenophobic attacks expose continent's disjointed agenda
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The opinion piece condemns xenophobia in South Africa, warning that anti-immigrant violence threatens Pan-African unity and urging leaders to uphold the rule of law.
South Africa's Xenophobic attacks expose continent's disjointed agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554921/court-orders-mental-assessment-for-two-murder-suspects
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2026-08-09
Court orders mental assessment for two murder suspects
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A court has ordered two suspects linked to the murder of an employee of a British businessman in Mombasa to undergo mental assessment to determine if they are fit to stand trial.
Court orders mental assessment for two murder suspects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554926/workplace-lactation-rooms-help-mothers-sustain-exclusive-breastfeeding
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2026-08-09
Workplace lactation rooms help mothers sustain exclusive breastfeeding
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For close to one year, the staff’s lactation room at Nakuru Level Five Hospital has become almost like a kitchen to Mercy Wanjiru.
Workplace lactation rooms help mothers sustain exclusive breastfeeding
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001554928/trump-vs-ayatollah
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2026-08-09
Trump vs Ayatollah
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Trump vs Ayatollah
Trump vs Ayatollah
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554930/letter-from-mogadishu-queries-on-kenyas-passport-integrity-as-somali-minister-surrenders-id-documents
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2026-08-09
Letter From Mogadishu: Queries on Kenya's passport integrity as Somali minister surrenders ID documents
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The integrity of the Kenyan citizenship documents, including the passport, will be under scrutiny in the coming days after a Somali minister surrendered Kenyan papers in Mogadishu last week.
Letter From Mogadishu: Queries on Kenya's passport integrity as Somali minister surrenders ID documents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554932/caleb-amisis-peoples-renaissance-movement-set-for-launch-on-tuesday
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2026-08-09
Caleb Amisi's People's Renaissance Movement set for launch on Tuesday
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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi says that the party is moving the Gen Z-led street revolution to the ballot.
Caleb Amisi's People's Renaissance Movement set for launch on Tuesday
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554940/knh-clarifies-bullet-recovered-from-16-year-old-shooting-victim
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2026-08-09
KNH clarifies bullet recovered from 16-year-old shooting victim
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KNH say a bullet recovered during the treatment of a patient injured in a shooting incident in Pipeline, Nairobi, was handed over to detectives for further investigation.
KNH clarifies bullet recovered from 16-year-old shooting victim
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554941/university-students-challenged-to-drive-social-change-embrace-innovation
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2026-08-09
University students challenged to drive social change, embrace innovation
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Learners in higher learning institutions have been challenged to move beyond academic achievement and become drivers of social transformation, ethical leadership.
University students challenged to drive social change, embrace innovation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554942/iebc-gazettes-new-campaign-financing-rules
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2026-08-09
IEBC gazettes new campaign financing rules
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted new regulations governing campaign financing ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
IEBC gazettes new campaign financing rules
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554943/godhana-endorsed-to-lead-fpk-as-coast-political-realignment-shape
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2026-08-09
Godhana endorsed to lead FPK as Coast political realignment shape
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Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to take over as party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK).
Godhana endorsed to lead FPK as Coast political realignment shape
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-09
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