https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547077/suluhus-crackdown-call-on-gen-z-rights-activists-puts-ruto-on-spot
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2026-05-06
Suluhu's crackdown call on Gen Z, rights activists puts Ruto on spot
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President Suluhu stated that the dissenting youth should be ‘punished’, arguing that they risk destabilising governments.
Suluhu's crackdown call on Gen Z, rights activists puts Ruto on spot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547078/rutos-diplomatic-gaffes-as-suluhu-puts-a-new-twist
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2026-05-06
Ruto's diplomatic gaffes as Suluhu puts a new twist
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President William Ruto’s series of embarrassing diplomatic gaffes jumped a notch higher during his State visit to Tanzania.
Ruto's diplomatic gaffes as Suluhu puts a new twist
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547079/suluhu-questions-ruto-over-plans-to-construct-oil-refinery-in-tanga
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2026-05-06
Suluhu questions Ruto over plans to construct oil refinery in Tanga
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President Suluhu appeared to reprimand President Ruto, who announced plans to build a refinery in Tanga.
Suluhu questions Ruto over plans to construct oil refinery in Tanga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547083/smartmatic-sues-iebc-over-sh500m-debt
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2026-05-06
Smartmatic sues IEBC over Sh500m debt
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In its case filed before the Commercial High Court, Smartmatic claims the commission decided to pay for the contract in Kenyan shillings, instead of the agreed US dollars.
Smartmatic sues IEBC over Sh500m debt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547084/fuel-crisis-bites-in-nairobi-as-motorists-drivers-count-losses
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2026-05-06
Fuel crisis bites in Nairobi as motorists, drivers count losses
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Diesel supplies most affected, grounding heavy trucks and passenger vehicles. City residents urge government to act fast to restore normal operations.
Fuel crisis bites in Nairobi as motorists, drivers count losses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547085/borrow-smart-or-not-at-all
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2026-05-06
Borrow smart or not at all
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Debt is shaping Kenya’s economy but knowing when to borrow or walk away can determine financial survival or collapse.
Borrow smart or not at all
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547091/del-montes-growing-footprint-in-kenyas-farm-economy
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2026-05-06
Del Monte's growing footprint in kenya's farm economy
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Del Monte Kenya drives jobs, taxes, and exports but faces land disputes, climate pressures, and shifting consumer demand.
Del Monte's growing footprint in kenya's farm economy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547093/consumption-outpacing-recycling-of-waste-data-shows
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2026-05-06
Consumption outpacing recycling of waste, data shows
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Kenya’s e-waste surges as consumption outpaces recycling, exposing gaps in disposal systems and rising pressure on a fragile circular economy.
Consumption outpacing recycling of waste, data shows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547095/spl-teams-battle-for-safety-and-position-in-tight-league-run-in
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2026-05-06
SPL: Teams battle for safety and position in tight league run-in
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SPL enters decisive stage as teams battle for top spots and survival, with four key matches shaping the run-in.
SPL: Teams battle for safety and position in tight league run-in
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001547008/climate-funds-reach-millions-as-counties-post-87pc-performance-rate
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2026-05-05
Climate funds reach millions as counties post 87pc performance rate
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National Treasury reports strong uptake of climate funds, with counties achieving an 87% performance rate and millions benefiting from adaptation projects.
Climate funds reach millions as counties post 87pc performance rate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001546753/it-was-not-my-car-ps-imbunya-says-after-kisumu-theft-incident
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2026-05-05
It was not my car, PS Imbunya says after Kisumu theft incident
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Kisumu Central Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer Joseph Wambua said the driver and cameraman had recorded statements as persons of interest.
It was not my car, PS Imbunya says after Kisumu theft incident
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001547010/how-nairobi-bourse-got-its-groove-back
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2026-05-05
How Nairobi bourse got its groove back
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange is experiencing a major shift as rising local retail participation is reducing reliance on foreign investors and stabilising the market.
How Nairobi bourse got its groove back
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547013/world-leaders-pressure-iran-as-ceasefire-on-brink
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2026-05-05
World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink
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World leaders on Tuesday piled pressure on Tehran to stick to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war, after a salvo of attacks in the region left a ceasefire crumbling.
World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547014/romanian-pro-eu-pm-faces-no-confidence-motion
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2026-05-05
Romanian pro-EU PM faces no-confidence motion
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Romania's parliament on Tuesday will vote on a motion of no confidence that could oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, deepening political turmoil in the country.
Romanian pro-EU PM faces no-confidence motion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547015/zack-polanski-eco-populist-eyeing-big-gains-for-uk-greens
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2026-05-05
Zack Polanski: 'Eco-populist' eyeing big gains for UK Greens
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Zack Polanski, a pugnacious, self-styled "eco-populist" and one-time hypnotherapist, hopes to lead the Green Party to a landmark political breakthrough in British local elections on Thursday.
Zack Polanski: 'Eco-populist' eyeing big gains for UK Greens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001547017/what-is-hantavirus-the-disease-that-has-killed-3-cruise-ship-passengers
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2026-05-05
What is hantavirus, the disease that has killed 3 cruise ship passengers?
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Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
What is hantavirus, the disease that has killed 3 cruise ship passengers?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547020/eacc-seeks-to-recover-sh13b-kbc-land-grabbed-by-private-investors
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2026-05-05
EACC seeks to recover Sh1.3b KBC land grabbed by private investors
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The 20.17-acre land in Karen was acquired by the government in 1966 for the Voice of Kenya, now the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), as a transmission station.
EACC seeks to recover Sh1.3b KBC land grabbed by private investors
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547022/uda-dcp-to-face-off-in-four-by-elections
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2026-05-05
UDA, DCP to face off in four by-elections
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The upcoming parliamentary and civic by-elections will be a litmus test for political leaders ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
UDA, DCP to face off in four by-elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547023/end-of-an-era-as-veteran-editor-andy-kagwa-retires-from-standard-group
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2026-05-05
End of an era as veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires from Standard Group
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Veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires from the Standard Group
End of an era as veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires from Standard Group
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547025/former-kenya-lionesses-head-coach-felix-oloo-is-dead
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2026-05-05
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is dead
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Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is dead following a tragic road accident in the United States of America
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is dead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547027/journalists-safety-in-the-spotlight-as-trust-in-media-wavers
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2026-05-05
Journalists' safety in the spotlight as trust in media wavers
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Calls for the safety of journalists took centre stage during this year’s World Press Freedom Day
Journalists' safety in the spotlight as trust in media wavers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547028/desist-from-attacking-uhuru-saboti-mp-tells-ruto-allies
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2026-05-05
Desist from attacking Uhuru, Saboti MP tells Ruto allies
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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta over allegations of funding the opposition to destabilise the government.
Desist from attacking Uhuru, Saboti MP tells Ruto allies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547030/businessman-seeks-courts-protection-in-sh-18-million-gold-scam-saga
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2026-05-05
Businessman seeks court's protection in Sh 18 million gold scam saga
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A businessman has moved to court, seeking to block any arrest over the Sh 18 million gold scam saga involving Swiss national Stephane Pierre Harder.
Businessman seeks court's protection in Sh 18 million gold scam saga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547031/nakuru-the-city-of-potholes
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2026-05-05
Nakuru, the city of potholes
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Motorists in Nakuru have been faced with headaches trying to meander along the busy roads with some causing accidents and damages to their vehicles, motorcycles, among others.
Nakuru, the city of potholes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547033/bill-seeks-to-streamline-referendum-process
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2026-05-05
Bill seeks to streamline referendum process
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A Bill that seeks to consolidate the laws on the conduct of a referendum, provides for a transparent and fair process in order to obtain a clear expression of the will of the people.
Bill seeks to streamline referendum process
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547034/ncds-now-kenyas-leading-health-burden-as-new-data-signals-deepening-crisis
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2026-05-05
NCDs now Kenya's leading health burden as new data signals deepening crisis
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NCDs have emerged as Kenya’s leading healthcare burden, accounting for the majority of hospital admissions and a growing share of deaths
NCDs now Kenya's leading health burden as new data signals deepening crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547036/intense-lobbying-for-kenya-seed-company-chair-post-kicks-off
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2026-05-05
Intense lobbying for Kenya Seed Company chair post kicks off
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The exit of Kenya Seed Company (KSC) board chairperson Purity Ngirici has sparked intense lobbying for her replacement.
Intense lobbying for Kenya Seed Company chair post kicks off
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547037/if-they-come-to-you-flog-them-suluhus-blunt-message-to-ruto-on-protesters
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2026-05-05
'If they come to you, flog them': Suluhu's blunt message to Ruto on protesters
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Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has told President William Ruto to flog anti-government protesters with canes, pledging a joint cross-border C
'If they come to you, flog them': Suluhu's blunt message to Ruto on protesters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547039/senator-karanja-puts-governor-kihika-to-task-over-sha-payment-claims
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2026-05-05
Senator Karanja puts Governor Kihika to task over SHA payment claims
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Senator Karanja has dismissed Governor Kihika's claims that the poor service delivery at the Naivasha Level IV Hospital was due to the accrued debt by the SHA.
Senator Karanja puts Governor Kihika to task over SHA payment claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001547041/what-is-hantavirus-and-can-it-spread-between-humans
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2026-05-05
What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?
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So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low.
What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547042/amnesty-accuses-is-linked-fighters-of-eastern-dr-congo-war-crimes
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2026-05-05
Amnesty accuses IS-linked fighters of eastern DR Congo war crimes
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Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Amnesty accuses IS-linked fighters of eastern DR Congo war crimes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547044/what-ruto-told-tanzania-mps
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2026-05-05
What Ruto told Tanzania MPs
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President William Ruto has told Tanzania's Parliament that mistrust, not infrastructure or policy, is East Africa's biggest barrier to integration, and the region cannot afford another collapse.
What Ruto told Tanzania MPs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547045/joy-as-school-for-the-deaf-gets-mobile-laboratory
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2026-05-05
Joy as school for the deaf gets mobile laboratory
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Ngala School for the Deaf in Nakuru County has a reason to celebrate after it received a mobile laboratory to facilitate science practicals for Grade 7, 8, and 9 learners.
Joy as school for the deaf gets mobile laboratory
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547048/sports-committee-grills-embattled-fkf-boss-hussein-mohammed-over-chan-2024-scandal
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2026-05-05
Sports Committee grills embattled FKF boss Hussein Mohammed over CHAN 2024 scandal
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Embattled FKF President Hussein Mohammed today had questions to answer, appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee for Sports, Culture and Tourism.
Sports Committee grills embattled FKF boss Hussein Mohammed over CHAN 2024 scandal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547050/pastors-decry-attacks-targeting-churches-after-colleagues-murder
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2026-05-05
Pastors decry attacks targeting churches after colleague's murder
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Nakuru’s Lanet-Umoja Pastors Fellowship has expressed concerns over violent crimes targeting churches, following the murder of Pastor Julius Ndumia on May 4.
Pastors decry attacks targeting churches after colleague's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001547051/truck-drivers-have-protested-delays-at-the-webuye-weighbridge
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2026-05-05
Truck drivers have protested delays at the Webuye weighbridge
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Truck drivers have protested delays at the Webuye weighbridge, along a section of the Eldoret –Malaba Highway, occasioned by machine failure after being left stranded for several days.
Truck drivers have protested delays at the Webuye weighbridge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547052/all-square-all-to-play-for-arsenal-atletico-battle-for-champions-league-final-spot
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2026-05-05
All square, all to play for: Arsenal, Atletico battle for Champions League final spot
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Arsenal host Atletico Madrid tonight in a blockbuster UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg.
All square, all to play for: Arsenal, Atletico battle for Champions League final spot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547053/ruto-poverty-joblessness-are-the-only-enemies-of-kenya-and-tanzania
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2026-05-05
Ruto: Poverty, joblessness are the only enemies of Kenya and Tanzania
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Kenya and Tanzania remain allies united against poverty, joblessness and underdevelopment, President William Ruto has said, urging deeper integration that goes beyond policy frameworks.
Ruto: Poverty, joblessness are the only enemies of Kenya and Tanzania
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001547054/fisherman-killed-in-row-over-fishing-ground-in-homa-bay
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2026-05-05
Fisherman killed in row over fishing ground in Homa Bay
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Authorities have launched investigations into the brutal murder of a fisherman in Homa Bay following a dispute over fishing ground.
Fisherman killed in row over fishing ground in Homa Bay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547055/row-erupts-over-who-qualifies-to-mediate-disputes-in-kenya
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2026-05-05
Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya
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He added that mediation complements litigation, with each serving different roles.
Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547056/ethiopia-and-sudan-accuse-each-other-of-attacks
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2026-05-05
Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks
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Ethiopia's foreign ministry accused Sudan's army of supporting "mercenaries" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front, who fought a civil war against the federal government from 2020 to 2022.
Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547057/race-to-find-port-for-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship
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2026-05-05
Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
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So far, two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and there have been five other suspected cases among the 147 people who were on the cruise ship.
Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547059/court-gives-dpp-final-chance-to-decide-fate-of-42-youth-arrested-over-protests
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2026-05-05
Court gives DPP final chance to decide fate of 42 youth arrested over protests
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A court in Thika has given the DPP a final mention date to decide whether to withdraw a case involving 42 youths arrested during the Saba Saba protests in Juja.
Court gives DPP final chance to decide fate of 42 youth arrested over protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547060/ruto-defends-tanga-refinery-plan-after-samia-says-she-was-kept-in-the-dark
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2026-05-05
Ruto defends Tanga refinery plan after Samia says she was kept in the dark
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President William Ruto has defended his announcement of a proposed regional oil refinery in Tanga after Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan said she was not consulted.
Ruto defends Tanga refinery plan after Samia says she was kept in the dark
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547062/odm-alleges-orengo-acted-pro-bono-in-fund-case-later-asked-for-pay
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2026-05-05
ODM alleges Orengo acted pro bono in fund case, later asked for pay
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ODM accuses Siaya Governor James Orengo of shifting a pro bono legal arrangement in the Political Parties Fund case into a paid deal, claims Sh40 million was later paid in fees.
ODM alleges Orengo acted pro bono in fund case, later asked for pay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547063/tribunal-bars-odm-from-removing-sifuna-as-secretary-general
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2026-05-05
Tribunal bars ODM from removing Sifuna as secretary general
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ODM has suffered a major blow after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal issued fresh orders temporarily blocking it from removing Edwin Sifuna as the party’s secretary general.
Tribunal bars ODM from removing Sifuna as secretary general
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001547064/when-i-do-breaks-the-growing-trend-of-spouses-disappearing-when-illness-challenges-strike
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2026-05-05
When "I Do" breaks: The growing trend of spouses disappearing when illness, challenges strike
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Kenyan marriages are being tested by illness and crisis, with some spouses withdrawing or disappearing when support is needed most, as highlighted by Kamene Goro’s near-death experience.
When "I Do" breaks: The growing trend of spouses disappearing when illness, challenges strike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001547065/roysambu-mca-charged-over-marurui-demolition-protest
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2026-05-05
Roysambu MCA charged over Marurui demolition protest
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Roysambu MCA Sospeter Githahu Mumbi and two others were arraigned before Makadara Law Courts for allegedly causing obstruction contrary to the Nairobi City County Public Nuisance Act, 2021.
Roysambu MCA charged over Marurui demolition protest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547067/autopsy-reveals-cause-of-dr-job-obwakas-death
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2026-05-05
Autopsy reveals cause of Dr Job Obwaka's death
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An autopsy has confirmed that Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest linked to an underlying heart condition, with further toxicology tests pending.
Autopsy reveals cause of Dr Job Obwaka's death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001547068/isiolo-woman-rep-criticises-leaders-behind-guyos-failed-impeachment-bid
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2026-05-05
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
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Isiolo Woman Rep Mumina Bonaya has accused leaders behind the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Guyo of working to undermine service delivery in the county.
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547071/gachagua-slams-rutos-economic-policies
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2026-05-05
Gachagua slams Ruto's economic policies
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Gachagua alleged that officials who release data deemed unfavourable by the administration could face disciplinary action.
Gachagua slams Ruto's economic policies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547073/uk-slaps-sanctions-on-individuals-leading-recruitment-for-russian-army-in-kenya
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2026-05-05
UK slaps sanctions on individuals leading recruitment for Russian army in Kenya
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The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on individuals, including Mikhail Lyapin, accused of trafficking Kenyans into Russia’s war in Ukraine through deceptive recruitment schemes.
UK slaps sanctions on individuals leading recruitment for Russian army in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547074/tsc-cracks-whip-on-alliance-girls-principal-over-illegal-fees
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2026-05-05
TSC cracks whip on Alliance Girls principal over illegal fees
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This comes after an uproar in a case that has reignited concerns over rising costs in public education.
TSC cracks whip on Alliance Girls principal over illegal fees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547076/how-cbe-learners-are-discovering-hidden-talents-in-cbe
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2026-05-05
How CBE Learners are discovering hidden talents in CBE
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Competency-Based Education system is beginning to bear fruit, with learners uncovering hidden talents and embracing skills-driven pathways beyond traditional exam performance.
How CBE Learners are discovering hidden talents in CBE
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/work-life/article/2001547082/why-formal-jobs-remain-out-of-reach-for-africas-youth
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2026-05-05
Why formal jobs remain out of reach for Africa's youth
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Africa creates about three million formal jobs annually, against up to 12 million young people entering the labour market each year, widening unemployment and distrust in public institutions.
Why formal jobs remain out of reach for Africa's youth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547089/why-kenyas-public-service-must-rethink-power-accountability-and-the-human-workplace
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2026-05-05
Why Kenya's public service must rethink power, accountability and the human workplace
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Institutions must also confront the underlying issues whether they be excessive workloads, unclear mandates, or environments where employees feel unheard.
Why Kenya's public service must rethink power, accountability and the human workplace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547090/why-ai-and-biometrics-will-be-key-to-stopping-fraud-in-digital-economy
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2026-05-05
Why AI and biometrics will be key to stopping fraud in digital economy
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AI strengthens verification by identifying inconsistencies, detecting manipulations, and adapting to emerging fraud patterns in real time.
Why AI and biometrics will be key to stopping fraud in digital economy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547092/cbe-shift-cultivates-critical-thinkers-and-innovators
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2026-05-05
CBE shift cultivates critical thinkers and innovators
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Kenya’s transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is steadily redefining learning, with a growing emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and practical skills over rote memorisation.
CBE shift cultivates critical thinkers and innovators
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547094/kenha-announces-southern-bypass-closure-for-nairobi-marathon
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2026-05-05
KeNHA announces Southern Bypass closure for Nairobi Marathon
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Traffic in Nairobi will be interrupted on Sunday May 10 to facilitate the planned 2026 Nairobi Marathon.
KeNHA announces Southern Bypass closure for Nairobi Marathon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547096/kenya-prepared-to-host-afcon-2027-fkf-assures
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2026-05-05
Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assures
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Kenya has reaffirmed its preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even as internal wrangles within the football leadership cast a shadow over the country’s ambitious plans.
Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assures
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546969/prof-raphael-munavu-the-man-who-never-harboured-disciplinary-chauvinism
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2026-05-05
Prof Raphael Munavu: the man who never harboured disciplinary chauvinism
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Prof.Munavu helped us to understand that different disciplines complement each other,that there is a need to expose learners to the social sciences as well as to STEM disciplines.
Prof Raphael Munavu: the man who never harboured disciplinary chauvinism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001546973/why-ruto-is-at-odds-with-treasury-numbers
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2026-05-05
Why Ruto is at odds with Treasury numbers
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William Ruto is under pressure after new data showed Kenya’s economic growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025, raising concerns over his tax policies.
Why Ruto is at odds with Treasury numbers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001546976/rogue-cable-firms-and-isps-face-jail-terms-hefty-fines
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2026-05-05
Rogue cable firms and ISPs face jail terms, hefty fines
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Communications Authority of Kenya has introduced strict rules forcing ISPs to share infrastructure, with rogue firms risking jail, fines and license loss for non-compliance.
Rogue cable firms and ISPs face jail terms, hefty fines
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001546979/competition-can-make-us-fulfil-the-kenyan-dream-of-being-sawe
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2026-05-05
Competition can make us fulfil the Kenyan dream of being Sawe
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Sebastian Sawe’s London Marathon triumph highlights how competition and equal opportunity can help more Kenyans excel across all fields.
Competition can make us fulfil the Kenyan dream of being Sawe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001546981/voter-apathy-in-rift-valley
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2026-05-05
Voter apathy in Rift Valley
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Voter apathy in the Rift Valley.
Voter apathy in Rift Valley
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546983/why-rutos-wage-increase-pledge-rings-hollow-for-private-security-workers
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2026-05-05
Why Ruto's wage increase pledge rings hollow for private security workers
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William Ruto’s 12% wage increase pledge is criticised as ineffective for private security workers due to poor enforcement and widespread non-compliance.
Why Ruto's wage increase pledge rings hollow for private security workers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001546984/ruto-must-look-beyond-dishonest-handlers-likely-to-bring-him-down
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2026-05-05
Ruto must look beyond dishonest handlers likely to bring him down
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William Ruto is warned that misleading advice from allies like Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula could undermine his 2027 re-election prospects in Western Kenya.
Ruto must look beyond dishonest handlers likely to bring him down
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001546986/saka-sparks-arsenal-attack-into-life-ahead-of-atletico-showdown
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2026-05-05
Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown
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Bukayo Saka has reignited Arsenal’s attack ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546988/sbm-bank-signals-turnaround-with-profit-jump
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2026-05-05
SBM Bank signals turnaround with profit jump
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SBM Bank Kenya has reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profits, signalling strong progress in its turnaround strategy.
SBM Bank signals turnaround with profit jump
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546990/roads-dominate-development-budget-in-treasury-estimates
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2026-05-05
Roads dominate development budget in Treasury estimates
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William Ruto’s 2026/27 budget plans heavily prioritise roads, which will take 21% of development spending as he moves to deliver infrastructure pledges ahead of the 2027 elections.
Roads dominate development budget in Treasury estimates
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546992/of-love-affair-and-last-meal-police-probe-poisoning-in-dr-obwaka-death
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2026-05-05
Of love affair and last meal: Police probe poisoning in Dr Obwaka death
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Investigators are probing a possible poisoning case after Dr Job Obwaka died suddenly at a Kitengela home.
Of love affair and last meal: Police probe poisoning in Dr Obwaka death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546993/banker-sues-loan-app-over-harassment-claims
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2026-05-05
Banker sues loan app over harassment claims
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A banker has sued mobile lender Linker-Mkopa Limited over a Sh35,000 loan, alleging harassment, contact misuse and cyberbullying during debt recovery.
Banker sues loan app over harassment claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546994/horror-as-pcea-preacher-is-killed-inside-church-compound-in-lanet
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2026-05-05
Horror as PCEA preacher is killed inside church compound in Lanet
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Presbyterian Church of East Africa preacher Rev Julius Ndumia was killed inside the Lanet church compound in a suspected targeted attack.
Horror as PCEA preacher is killed inside church compound in Lanet
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001546995/cbe-nightmare-151691-pioneer-learners-drop-out-before-reaching-grade-10
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2026-05-05
CBE nightmare: 151,691 pioneer learners drop out before reaching Grade 10
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A new KNEC report shows that over 151,000 pioneer Competency-Based Education learners have dropped out before Grade 10, raising concerns about retention in the new system.
CBE nightmare: 151,691 pioneer learners drop out before reaching Grade 10
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546997/revealed-nairobi-city-leads-in-crime-cases
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2026-05-05
Revealed: Nairobi City leads in crime cases
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Nairobi County recorded the highest crime cases in Kenya despite a national 5.1% drop, prompting new security measures, including the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit.
Revealed: Nairobi City leads in crime cases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546998/from-defections-to-wantam-chorus-the-making-of-rutos-mt-kenya-headache
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2026-05-05
From defections to 'wantam' chorus: The making of Ruto's Mt Kenya headache
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William Ruto is facing growing political pressure in Mt Kenya as former allies defect and analysts warn of weakening support ahead of the 2027 election.
From defections to 'wantam' chorus: The making of Ruto's Mt Kenya headache
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546999/bad-precedent-why-ruto-allies-want-uhuru-kenyattas-perks-stripped
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2026-05-05
Bad precedent? Why Ruto allies want Uhuru Kenyatta's perks stripped
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William Ruto allies have launched a bid to strip Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits over alleged involvement in active politics.
Bad precedent? Why Ruto allies want Uhuru Kenyatta's perks stripped
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547000/package-uda-wants-to-withdraw-from-uhuru
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2026-05-05
Package UDA wants to withdraw from Uhuru
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Uhuru Kenyatta faces threats from United Democratic Alliance allies to withdraw his retirement benefits over alleged involvement in active politics.
Package UDA wants to withdraw from Uhuru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547001/this-man-cherarkey-the-loud-unapologetic-ruto-loyalist
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2026-05-05
This man Cherarkey: The loud, unapologetic Ruto loyalist
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Samson Kiprotich Cherarkey has built a reputation as a vocal and controversial ally of William Ruto, known for his combative style and bold political positions.
This man Cherarkey: The loud, unapologetic Ruto loyalist
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547002/standard-group-remains-a-trusted-source-of-news
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2026-05-05
Standard Group remains a trusted source of news
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Standard Group PLC remains a trusted news source in Kenya despite shifting audience habits and declining print readership, according to a new media report.
Standard Group remains a trusted source of news
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547003/from-sh12b-party-funds-to-dp-slot-inside-odms-tough-demands-for-2027-coalition-talks-with-uda
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2026-05-05
From Sh12b party funds to DP slot: Inside ODM's tough demands for 2027 coalition talks with UDA
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ODM leaders at a Mombasa retreat are pushing the government to release Sh12 billion in party funds before talks with President Ruto.
From Sh12b party funds to DP slot: Inside ODM's tough demands for 2027 coalition talks with UDA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001547004/kenya-france-military-pact-have-we-learnt-nothing-from-batuk
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2026-05-05
Kenya-France military pact: Have we learnt nothing from Batuk?
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Kenya’s new military pact with France has sparked concern over sovereignty and accountability, with critics citing past abuses linked to the British Army Training Unit Kenya.
Kenya-France military pact: Have we learnt nothing from Batuk?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001547005/political-goodwill-needed-to-end-illicit-brews
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2026-05-05
Political goodwill needed to end illicit brews
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Illicit brews continue to devastate communities in Central Kenya due to weak enforcement and a lack of political goodwill, despite clear solutions to curb the trade.
Political goodwill needed to end illicit brews
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547007/is-kangatas-decision-to-ditch-uda-a-smart-move
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2026-05-05
Is Kang'ata's decision to ditch UDA a smart move?
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Irungu Kang’ata’s decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance is seen as a strategic move to align with shifting political sentiment in Mt Kenya.
Is Kang'ata's decision to ditch UDA a smart move?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05
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