https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560966/kenya-becomes-regional-abduction-hub 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-28 Kenya becomes regional abduction hub https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f034rKziW2Cs35ncAlh3cKufEIyoiDTkXNl5iZbW.jpg Kenya has long been a beacon of hope for those fleeing conflict and repression in the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa. That beacon is now dead. Kenya becomes regional abduction hub Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560968/timelines-and-processes-that-have-defined-the-controversial-elections-bill 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-28 Timelines and processes that have defined the controversial Elections Bill https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2NAhk2BGMFOWzCxZuYhokG0kGWXke7d1zqd6SZEG.jpg The Senate Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs conducted public participation on the Bill between July 8 and July 22, 2024. Timelines and processes that have defined the controversial Elections Bill Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560969/kjsea-how-new-exam-rules-are-easing-learners-anxiety 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-28 KJSEA: How new exam rules are easing learners' anxiety https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AsyUe1u0g4Ll8eVOymfLjKYyEzQZAbisoX4EYKAz.jpg The exam has eased the environment around which examinations were conducted in the past 8-4-4, which was characterised by anxiety and tight security. KJSEA: How new exam rules are easing learners' anxiety Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560972/personal-branding-of-taxpayer-funded-projects-is-illegal-court-finds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-28 Personal branding of taxpayer-funded projects is illegal, court finds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E1JsL2E1ApGPFSnPNw2G7z4hv8SF4V7A8baZB72b.jpg  The court heard that in some instances, the writings and the image dwarfed the essential information needed on the projects. Personal branding of taxpayer-funded projects is illegal, court finds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560974/national-treasury-taking-its-role-in-e-citizen-ps-kiptoo-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-28 National Treasury taking its role in e-Citizen, PS Kiptoo says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/07TUcbvvUbjhgRWU05FZ1e4fxsyeywEwe7npgTFZ.jpg Kiptoo said they now have an advanced revenue assurance system which will help the department see whatever is being collected in e-citizen service. National Treasury taking its role in e-Citizen, PS Kiptoo says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001560903/enforce-traffic-rules-to-avert-needless-deaths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Enforce traffic rules to avert needless deaths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Np7ME3EpEGZQcuhzBqC7S7AAgrbsSoGoxsSYaWnZ.jpg The government must enforce traffic laws consistently, eliminate corruption and hold negligent officials accountable to prevent avoidable road deaths on Kenya’s highways. Enforce traffic rules to avert needless deaths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560904/kenyans-in-the-ukraine-war-await-answers-as-ruto-heads-to-moscow 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Kenyans in the Ukraine war await answers as Ruto heads to Moscow https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tQLYwzctU51fN82KcHRlenLB3M7dJP8XtAd7PcxB.jpg Families of Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia demand answers and the safe return of their relatives. Kenyans in the Ukraine war await answers as Ruto heads to Moscow Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560908/eastleigh-building-kin-in-anguish-as-blame-game-over-tragedy-rages 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Eastleigh building: Kin in anguish as blame game over tragedy rages https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NTbVxSWMWAzLgEJo3ihlBxz8D9GXxWa99vWlHJJB.jpg Nairobi leaders trade blame over the Eastleigh building collapse as families search for missing relatives and survivors struggle with medical bills. Eastleigh building: Kin in anguish as blame game over tragedy rages Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560909/smooth-start-to-national-exams-as-new-security-measures-rolled-out 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Smooth start to national exams as new security measures rolled out https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P1tOi5h5filfbErdoJlUM8zkRBsPxxf11Cr5RRrO.jpg Over 2.58 million primary learners began KPSEA and KJSEA assessments smoothly, with tight security and no major incidents reported. Smooth start to national exams as new security measures rolled out Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560910/refugee-teachers-committed-to-job-trapped-in-poor-work-conditions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Refugee teachers: Committed to job, trapped in poor work conditions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XqrJIZVGssyu7udzWxgGi9wtvOs5bCjvbP6IMev4.jpg Refugee teachers in Kenya face low pay, insecure contracts and poor working conditions despite strong commitment to their learners. Refugee teachers: Committed to job, trapped in poor work conditions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560911/closing-ranks-political-traffic-at-wamunyoro-intensifies-as-gachagua-hosts-kalonzo-wamalwa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Closing ranks: Political traffic at Wamunyoro intensifies as Gachagua hosts Kalonzo, Wamalwa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/h6Y0JVPiyWkJQYNSHpncG31n8k9NhW1FqyQc4aRn.jpg Gachagua, Kalonzo and Wamalwa hold talks on opposition unity, agreeing to name a 2027 presidential candidate early next year. Closing ranks: Political traffic at Wamunyoro intensifies as Gachagua hosts Kalonzo, Wamalwa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560912/boat-used-to-ferry-drugs-handed-to-maritime-agency 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Boat used to ferry drugs handed to maritime agency https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QECxeTRCgZQTltgIyujAPJKNsQiRS3jiZwEbcebc.jpg The High Court has ordered the forfeiture of a vessel intercepted with Sh8.2 billion worth of crystal meth to the State. Boat used to ferry drugs handed to maritime agency Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560913/rutos-claims-of-uhurus-state-capture-come-back-to-haunt-him 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Ruto's claims of Uhuru's State capture come back to haunt him https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sYy7bKWgkZCIHPmOGB9bJkSXDBoXmxdLYXtocJ00.jpg Ndindi Nyoro and Rigathi Gachagua have accused President Ruto of having personal interests in public ventures, echoing his past criticism of Uhuru Kenyatta. Ruto's claims of Uhuru's State capture come back to haunt him Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560914/lecturers-fury-as-state-slashes-salary-proposal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Lecturers' fury as State slashes salary proposal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tMeolor3cIA2QR19IK8ywfHWsbd54iUsDlUa0xqa.jpg University lecturers vow to intensify their strike after the government cuts its pay offer to Sh11.95 billion, prolonging disruptions in public universities. Lecturers' fury as State slashes salary proposal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001560915/how-president-ruto-has-piled-up-debt-in-race-to-complete-legacy-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 How President Ruto has piled up debt in race to complete legacy projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hc7SIZe6fF7K6Bo9eH3KIu0OnIpTtxz5FMD47orD.jpg Ruto’s mega infrastructure projects face scrutiny over rising costs, opaque financing and mounting public debt. How President Ruto has piled up debt in race to complete legacy projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001560916/public-debt-hits-1348-trillion-a-few-months-to-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Public debt hits 13.48 trillion a few months to 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ME24Vf31SoVEyPMDJnLDxrEPWT02JUyXwIvBgSQ4.jpg Kenya’s public debt hit Sh13.475 trillion in August 2026, intensifying concerns over debt repayments and borrowing ahead of the 2027 elections. Public debt hits 13.48 trillion a few months to 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560917/of-usawa-ni-sawa-endless-campaigns-and-the-2027-budget-policy-statement 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Of usawa ni sawa, endless campaigns and the 2027 budget policy statement https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aWdSlveGthOvnRD5izZ7ngk00a6XyX4wzd0uvt0h.jpg Ruto’s “Usawa ni Sawa” slogan faces scrutiny over rising spending, reduced development funding, public debt and concerns about accountability ahead of the 2027 election. Of usawa ni sawa, endless campaigns and the 2027 budget policy statement Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001560918/key-alternative-indicators-of-kenyas-economic-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Key alternative indicators of Kenya's economic growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pWGABgscscKQfG37dWRC4G2kbqwcHWNpIptzRyTX.jpg Everyday signs such as savings, debt and spending habits may reveal Kenya’s economic reality better than GDP growth alone. Key alternative indicators of Kenya's economic growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001560919/bridging-cultural-differences-is-critical-to-stronger-africa-china-ties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Bridging cultural differences is critical to stronger Africa, China ties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3ByTuGdn12fACb0GGbjr9zN2uleUJjHbISHe8lE6.jpg Stronger Africa–China ties require China to understand and respond to African communities’ concerns, rather than relying on patience and endurance. Bridging cultural differences is critical to stronger Africa, China ties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560920/gor-lay-early-marker-as-league-race-picks-pace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Gor lay early marker as league race picks pace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WgWBOjkQE1H82S73IxgqksjjtgJXyy8pXJsJJsmM.jpg Gor Mahia lead the SportPesa Premier League by four points after winning their opening three matches, while newly promoted sides and traditional rivals chase early momentum. Gor lay early marker as league race picks pace Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560921/from-underdogs-to-giant-slayers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 From underdogs to giant slayers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hBqV8cCKjvvGR65TcofE6mZoXRlKeAadBdETud4O.jpg Kenya’s schoolgirls won bronze at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in China after defeating several top teams, with preparations already planned for the 2028 tournament. From underdogs to giant slayers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560922/kane-beats-yamal-and-mbappe-to-taste-ballon-dor-glory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d'Or glory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3VkOXAxxAtyw7MBcniDxAQi8dUGPQ5iulZfNiiuL.jpg Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d'Or glory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560923/754-months-since-independence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 754 months since Independence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VQYXTqEX1CbUCmPVaLKNy3EsQ0NGIHnbexWQtH5S.jpg 754 months since Independence 754 months since Independence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001560925/dont-use-overdrafts-to-buy-long-term-assets-hfcb-chief-warns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Don't use overdrafts to buy long-term assets, HFCB chief warns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7h0SwN6b6k3X9bz1XfE8V6HQJiyV8OLOZRQmH65s.jpg Mugeni cautioned that using short-term credit to acquire long-term assets could leave businesses struggling to meet repayment obligations before those investments become profitable. Don't use overdrafts to buy long-term assets, HFCB chief warns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560926/court-orders-tiktoker-to-undergo-mental-assessment-in-sh500000-extortion-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Court orders TikToker to undergo mental assessment in Sh500,000 extortion case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Nmi32dXVh7kFfwfXG0XwHQxmDDvyZm2fc1iIGUYJ.jpg TikToker and street activist Joseph Gitonga Kihanya alias Gitonga Archives, has been ordered by a Nairobi court to undergo a mental assessment in a Sh500,000 extortion case. Court orders TikToker to undergo mental assessment in Sh500,000 extortion case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560927/i-will-not-apologise-babu-owino-tells-sakaja-over-eastleigh-building-collapse 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 'I will not apologise', Babu Owino tells Sakaja over Eastleigh building collapse https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cSQ1DokWCt9R4F0QFAkugnxWcJZM58i2NpiDvfoU.jpg Owino, through his lawyers, says he would not be intimidated into silence over the tragedy that has raised questions about building approvals and regulatory oversight. 'I will not apologise', Babu Owino tells Sakaja over Eastleigh building collapse Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560929/shakahola-how-followers-were-deceived-to-buy-land-of-death-for-sh1000 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Shakahola: How followers were deceived to buy land of death for Sh1,000 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vXXDdBjSVgFOSBjU7AkX59IPpADR9LNSpy0GkI05.jpg Court testimony in the Shakahola massacre trial has revealed how Pastor Paul Makenzie allegedly sold land to followers for as little as Sh1,000 an acre, luring them into an isolated settlement. Shakahola: How followers were deceived to buy land of death for Sh1,000 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001560930/bungoma-politics-heats-up-as-didmus-breaks-ranks-with-wetangula 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Bungoma politics heats up as Didmus breaks ranks with Wetang'ula https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FCjVwdia47CNjr6NCKpUAnYWBKO1Tts7tD0lzsxh.jpg Didmus Barasa has withdrawn his political support for Moses Wetang’ula over his alleged backing of Tim Wanyonyi in the Bungoma governorship race. Bungoma politics heats up as Didmus breaks ranks with Wetang'ula Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560933/video-too-good-for-his-age-three-year-olds-football-talent-turns-childrens-game-into-police-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 VIDEO: Too good for his age? Three-year-old's football talent turns children's game into police case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kAihy0O9QJfHSKPX1K2OAW0CiMLfF3xgq9WLHkYR.jpg Police were called to a youth soccer game after a dispute involving a three-year-old boy whose impressive performances against older children attracted widespread attention on social media. VIDEO: Too good for his age? Three-year-old's football talent turns children's game into police case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560934/two-kjsea-candidates-gave-birth-in-bomet-county 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Two KJSEA candidates gave birth in Bomet County https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d5DEEVfSC4qnLXudElyihoQfYRjaouiu8SVoLVma.jpg Two KJSEA candidates in Bomet gave birth while sitting their national examinations, with both reported to be stable and set to continue their papers. Two KJSEA candidates gave birth in Bomet County Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560936/no-incidents-reported-as-25-million-sit-kpsea-kjsea 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 No incidents reported as 2.5 million sit KPSEA, KJSEA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uQZloYt3YaEHOKWJh7cGSQ2AI806J0IvGDCVsEBe.jpg The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has reported no incidents on the second day of national assessments being taken by 2,586,491 Grade 6 and Grade 9 learners across the country. No incidents reported as 2.5 million sit KPSEA, KJSEA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560937/african-prisoners-of-war-make-call-to-the-russia-africa-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 African prisoners of war make call to the Russia-Africa Summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oV7rCaXsMEGqGbjPac9BzjQcKLFND6Zkj0fjga0G.jpg African Prisoners of War captured fighting for Russia urge their governments to raise their plight at the Russia-Africa Summit. African prisoners of war make call to the Russia-Africa Summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560940/civil-debt-or-fraud-inside-multi-million-shilling-battle-pitting-lawyer-against-dpp-dci-and-nepalese-envoy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Civil debt or fraud? Inside multi-million-shilling battle pitting lawyer against DPP, DCI and Nepalese envoy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gO2BCceyAItrH7Ua2cCIh37s7yOQnMx7WREr6Mex.jpg A court has declined to treat a Sh12.5 million dispute between a lawyer and Nepal’s honorary consul as purely civil, allowing criminal prosecution questions to be determined at trial. Civil debt or fraud? Inside multi-million-shilling battle pitting lawyer against DPP, DCI and Nepalese envoy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560941/eastleigh-building-collapse-20-people-still-unaccounted-for-five-days-on 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Eastleigh building collapse: 20 people still unaccounted for five days on https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LZ5e5aAotjAqplRwRnUbID1TWMySABcPjsq4nsyP.jpg Twenty people remain unaccounted for in the collapsed Eastleigh building, with rescue operations 65 per cent complete on day five, authorities say Eastleigh building collapse: 20 people still unaccounted for five days on Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560943/five-charged-with-murder-of-lawyer-kyalo-mbobu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Five charged with murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yZZEwsqoKui0sbl388agDSpoImHNKqvup0Sy2vbI.jpg Five suspects, including two police officers, have denied murdering lawyer Matthew Kyalo Mbobu, with a bail hearing set for November 24, 2026. Five charged with murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560945/fire-destroys-20-shops-in-bomet 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Fire destroys 20 shops in Bomet https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vx56veWa70H7X048CNFY5mkKUVkEsoajufenmR8I.jpg Fires destroyed 20 shops in two Bomet trading centres, causing losses worth millions of shillings, with no casualties reported. Fire destroys 20 shops in Bomet Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560946/ruto-launch-a-sh70-b-cement-plant-in-kitui 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Ruto launch a Sh70 B cement plant in Kitui https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RLLXHHFfMafBTMNRNuAKBIjwa3TzA274FWx7MEPo.jpg President William Ruto has broken ground for a Sh70 billion clinker and cement manufacturing plant in Ngaaie, Mwingi North, Kitui County. Ruto launch a Sh70 B cement plant in Kitui Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560950/waititu-wife-plead-for-leniency-in-sh588m-money-laundering-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Waititu, wife plead for leniency in Sh588m money laundering case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F7BsI0puw09hpFzbcF4AegX6QvVGaMohKlW0asVY.jpg Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife have pleaded for leniency in their Sh588 million money laundering case ahead of sentencing on November 2. Waititu, wife plead for leniency in Sh588m money laundering case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cricket/article/2001560951/cricket-kenya-women-players-poised-for-decent-contracts-medical-coverage-with-national-teams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Cricket Kenya: Women players poised for decent contracts, medical coverage with national teams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4xnDX6CvLBiOChomGxgyjk05Nls65uQtGrg2RvO2.jpg The federation is out to secure more competitive international fixtures for the national teams with proposed triangular series involving Kuwait and the UAE among the options Cricket Kenya: Women players poised for decent contracts, medical coverage with national teams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560952/ronaldo-in-line-for-portugal-return-after-fallout-with-coach 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KKyBYnsnvtzHpUqbAI0opinNpll3WqevqihvGqld.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, opening the door to an international return after his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560953/chinese-brands-drop-mbappe-for-offending-national-sentiments-on-ex-leader-mao-zedong 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Chinese brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments' on ex-leader Mao Zedong https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nhQGzBxts40QBLEGQioZQPdSzZTErRlZ4V6AjsMJ.jpg Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong. Chinese brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments' on ex-leader Mao Zedong Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560954/kane-says-ballon-dor-win-feels-like-a-dream-as-tributes-pour-in 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X5wdt4e1xNqNLm2qNEeQ4hbN6ADUrly3vlKXe52i.jpg Harry Kane says his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a generation. Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001560955/politicians-told-to-stop-polarising-the-luo-council-of-elders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Politicians told to stop polarising the Luo Council of Elders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Jz9wSquyQ9xcBIVCuZKnOWXEBDqandhgl7h4tSkM.jpg Luo elders have accused politicians of fuelling divisions in their council and called for unity and political non-interference. Politicians told to stop polarising the Luo Council of Elders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560957/kagwe-courts-investors-to-unlock-idle-public-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Kagwe courts investors to unlock idle public land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RIV3nGQkL238pmwXkZAWiWWRjCBqjQnyDplzI1Vr.jpg Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has challenged investors to tap into Kenya’s potato industry by establishing processing factories. Kagwe courts investors to unlock idle public land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001560958/carrick-to-remain-manchester-united-boss-for-chelsea-clash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Carrick to remain Manchester United boss for Chelsea clash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fGrP0agnLl6F32wZbWQfEEyiAhdJ4yxHS9mIq8hc.jpg Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports Carrick to remain Manchester United boss for Chelsea clash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560959/regional-body-backs-intensified-ebola-screening-at-four-kenyan-entry-points 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Regional body backs intensified Ebola screening at four Kenyan entry points https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EdqWMZiC2XRH3JzdMI0O5MYp06JJEKPGbKZ7tyzs.jpg Kenya is intensifying Ebola screening at JKIA, Busia, Malaba and Lwakhakha following an imported case and infections among contacts. Regional body backs intensified Ebola screening at four Kenyan entry points Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560961/not-so-fast-court-blocks-bomas-expansion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Not so fast! Court blocks Bomas expansion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tjRhKCHrCAflnAY4oy2yqDKZW5hYNUThhtQ7u0WJ.jpg Contractors hired are barred from clearing vegetation, cutting trees, excavating, grading, fencing, constructing routes, and undertaking any works at the disputed site. Not so fast! Court blocks Bomas expansion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001560962/county-speaker-omar-endorsed-to-run-for-mandera-east-mp-seat 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 County Speaker Omar endorsed to run for Mandera East MP seat https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jkMP3j065BIuf9W1JQnIFgWZo6DgG5hHRXLVvP4g.jpg Former Mandera East MP Omar Maalim has received a community endorsement to contest the seat in the 2027 General Election. County Speaker Omar endorsed to run for Mandera East MP seat Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560964/ezekiel-mutua-to-pay-nonini-sh3m-over-defamatory-posts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Ezekiel Mutua to pay Nonini Sh3m over defamatory posts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dvurLdaPYhqbwx1n5obK1Wpx8MtceW5q5UepYMNb.jpg Former MCSK chief executive Ezekiel Mutua has been ordered to pay musician Nonini Sh3 million for defamatory remarks portraying him as a fugitive evading the law. Ezekiel Mutua to pay Nonini Sh3m over defamatory posts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560965/maraga-warns-of-2027-election-rigging-demands-urgent-iebc-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Maraga warns of 2027 election rigging, demands urgent IEBC reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uAdG4zDWYlGswSaIIwbNrnVRmj7Z5bxidUBcurA2.jpg Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned of possible electoral fraud in 2027, urging reforms to safeguard vote counting and transmission. Maraga warns of 2027 election rigging, demands urgent IEBC reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560967/affordable-housing-push-opens-new-market-for-electrical-firms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Affordable housing push opens new market for electrical firms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SDEu93SYzTRJjbpTgJf743IrpIO5G2RrlRY6g2JA.png Kenya’s housing drive is creating opportunities for electrical suppliers. Himel says it supplied equipment for five projects covering 4,657 homes and 104 shops under the affordable housing programme. Affordable housing push opens new market for electrical firms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001560976/how-ai-is-shaping-future-of-kenyas-e-commerce 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 How AI is shaping future of Kenya's e-commerce https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Bhme4Ms1ikEyyH5kf8wH5ogoXZPIRSR5Pf6HujJu.jpg Artificial intelligence, digital marketplaces and changing consumer habits are reshaping how businesses reach customers and how shoppers access everyday products. How AI is shaping future of Kenya's e-commerce Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560977/president-william-ruto-leaves-the-country-for-russia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 President William Ruto leaves the country for Russia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EKodAMkgAvcywcXgRzM7Qnetd4xxzjuWJxbMnDxq.jpg President Ruto departs for Russia, to attend the third Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum; to position Kenya for commercial partnerships and address security challenges. President William Ruto leaves the country for Russia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560978/dr-congo-president-accuses-ex-leader-kabila-of-being-a-rwanda-proxy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 DR Congo president accuses ex-leader Kabila of being a Rwanda 'proxy' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6IKAa3WkMDXmSMTxpKMkBkSBu0w02yTaoJ65Ju5B.jpg In a speech broadcast on X by the Congolese presidency on Tuesday, President Felix Tshisekedi branded his predecessor "a big coward". DR Congo president accuses ex-leader Kabila of being a Rwanda 'proxy' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560979/deadly-al-shabaab-ambush-strikes-somali-army-as-security-crisis-mounts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Deadly Al-Shabaab ambush strikes Somali army as security crisis mounts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4RvtMZqux64MTu7AGfjMznuntsq5uUjdycPEDXxD.jpg Al-Shabaab claimed to have killed 321 troops and taken prisoners, weapons and vehicles during the three-hour ambush. Deadly Al-Shabaab ambush strikes Somali army as security crisis mounts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560980/africa-ebola-outbreak-passes-10000-cases-mostly-in-dr-congo 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CXWCcYQNjUEHMELyus3iHKwxrFEJUs59PTTxHTPv.jpg DRC says 10,060 people have been infected and 4,887 have died since the virus was first detected in May in the vast central African country's deadliest outbreak in its history. Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560981/sudan-drone-strikes-kill-21-cause-mass-outages-in-east 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-27 Sudan drone strikes kill 21, cause mass outages in east https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6K3R7aM5JD0O9NgsMyHRIqCK8OZPPJbkfQDc0tT3.jpg One Nyala resident said a market in the city's north was struck by a drone on Monday around 8:00 pm (1800 GMT). 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