https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001559447/a-kalonzo-ticket-could-easily-clear-the-path-for-rutos-re-election-in-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 A Kalonzo ticket could easily clear the path for Ruto's re-election in 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qgBLIbkoLmglCNS7xKkHgaG4Z9ucHTOj1STF7ew8.jpg While Kalonzo offers the Opposition unity and stability, his establishment profile, cautious style, and regional limitations give Ruto the exact opponent he is structurally equipped to defeat. A Kalonzo ticket could easily clear the path for Ruto's re-election in 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559449/environmental-havoc-caused-by-war-is-not-collateral-damage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 Environmental havoc caused by war is not collateral damage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dZSJGC2QBSjsPhDwvGudepmphBCbLdfqKf4UGdS1.jpg The fact that Gaza remains under military pressure also means that the environmental destruction of the past three years has been significant. Environmental havoc caused by war is not collateral damage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559450/its-time-for-kenya-to-stagger-out-of-moral-intoxication 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 It's time for Kenya to stagger out of moral intoxication https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jBelO3wADfimxLTQPZ7kA2WatVw5UjRZY0gXv2yE.jpg A sober society condemns wrongdoing even when the offender is politically useful, while an intoxicated society changes its definition of wrongdoing depending on who is accused It's time for Kenya to stagger out of moral intoxication Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559451/odm-should-honour-raila-by-supporting-ruto-to-the-end 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 ODM should honour Raila by supporting Ruto to the end https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9JQbMY2xuFpfLlzskrQw6IWvPZ6SZpjowBYBn68E.jpg Raila Odinga’s support base has settled comfortably in President William Ruto’s political basket, and the broad-based government has made significant inroads into the opposition bastion. ODM should honour Raila by supporting Ruto to the end Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001559455/kenyas-public-finance-reforms-stir-regional-interest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 Kenya's public finance reforms stir regional interest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OhMMHhlKGQBdooVvuxUDiid745UjW5K5pXhvkO5m.jpg Public financial management is important because it determines how tax revenue is turned into clinics, roads and schools. Kenya's public finance reforms stir regional interest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001559456/how-state-blunders-cost-kwale-decade-long-titanium-boom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 How State blunders cost Kwale decade-long titanium boom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3b4GlRSip0TgiOUYeNitUIOXUBhUNZRdvNtWoNAw.jpg Base Titanium mining operations appear to have done little for the local community despite the billions the government received in taxes and royalties. How State blunders cost Kwale decade-long titanium boom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559460/kenyas-energy-transition-will-be-won-at-the-last-mile 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 Kenya's energy transition will be won at the last mile https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8E6peqXAfx7AoiaIX1fMVD77TDRHXS6bjDeXfrAJ.jpg Kenya's energy transition can do more than reduce emissions, lower the cost of doing business, strengthen food systems, create youth opportunities and build climate resilience from the ground up. Kenya's energy transition will be won at the last mile Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559462/afdb-family-bank-sign-sh1297b-trade-deal-to-support-kenyan-businesses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 AfDB, Family Bank sign Sh1.297b trade deal to support Kenyan businesses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OFIV1YNlyOMN9x2VThHIkq5EJf0VdbGs0MMexsbc.jpg The African Development Bank and Family Bank have signed a Sh1.297 billion trade finance facility aimed at expanding access to foreign currency and financing for Kenyan businesses. AfDB, Family Bank sign Sh1.297b trade deal to support Kenyan businesses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559465/sifunas-meteoric-rise-in-the-middle-of-opposition-wilderness-and-the-work-ahead 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 Sifuna's meteoric rise in the middle of opposition wilderness and the work ahead https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DqxMJ8L67tBhMLkuaiIPsD3QAKOFW20H3uoaE9Ww.jpg Circumstances have placed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in a landscape that was yearning for his kind of political conviction, moral courage, unblemished public record, and gift of the gab. Sifuna's meteoric rise in the middle of opposition wilderness and the work ahead Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559467/rutos-pledges-teacher-promotions-amid-funding-and-reform-questions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 Ruto's pledges teacher promotions amid funding and reform questions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C33Hbus3Ry4QByMc65Uf97CfrK9FIGRaEZhW5Ne5.jpg President William Ruto has unveiled a fresh package of promises to teachers, expanding promotion slots, pledging more funding for career progression and better welfare. Ruto's pledges teacher promotions amid funding and reform questions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559468/goat-intestines-ritual-postpones-circumcision-party-for-keiyo-boys 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 Goat intestines ritual postpones circumcision party for Keiyo boys https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xS7br01ElK6jo7qzRC4ILropCWAH42U5NM6hyDcp.jpg The Keiyo Council of Elders in Elgeyo Marakwet County has called off this year's traditional circumcision for boys, citing food scarcity. Goat intestines ritual postpones circumcision party for Keiyo boys Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559470/how-sifunas-tep-took-centre-stage-after-contentious-party-registration-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 How Sifuna's TEP took centre stage after contentious party registration row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/z29k2pdwkGIszgSU2vVz05CRue8wTCYficbrrdK6.jpg Behind the launch of The Equitable Party, associated with Sifuna, lies a political and legal battle that has once again put the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties under scrutiny. How Sifuna's TEP took centre stage after contentious party registration row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559472/duale-summons-governors-ahead-of-hospital-hims-rollout-deadline 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 Duale summons governors ahead of hospital HIMS rollout deadline https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oDww9yfbzdwtoKaodlOIvot3p9BgSV3kcdonR13l.jpg The Ministry of Health and the Social Health Authority held a crisis meeting with governors to push counties to integrate their hospitals into Health Management Information Systems. Duale summons governors ahead of hospital HIMS rollout deadline Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559475/knec-deploys-smart-padlocks-as-record-36m-set-to-sit-exams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-06 KNEC deploys smart padlocks as record 3.6m set to sit exams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rzluyCjsh6qUiybscFmmZbuwkjbFG5SOBjhoo6St.jpg KNEC is set to handle its biggest examination and assessment yet, with over 3.4 million learners registered, as the council rolls out smart padlocks at examination materials storage containers. KNEC deploys smart padlocks as record 3.6m set to sit exams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559379/canada-pms-popularity-has-grown-for-leading-revolt-against-trump 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Canada PM's popularity has grown for leading revolt against Trump https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3oHoUsdUmT5L5zfKAi0GOyuWck1cGUN6wUVO9Gjk.jpg Canada is an important diplomatic actor between major powers and the Global South. Canada PM's popularity has grown for leading revolt against Trump Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559383/how-us-trip-delay-in-naming-of-candidate-will-boost-gachagua 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 How US trip, delay in naming of candidate will boost Gachagua https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/50iqKB189jXiedWgtRGBsHlNRGN9ntEK8tDwhYYV.jpg 2027 presidential contest is already being shaped by strategic positioning, alliances, counter-strategies and competition for leadership within the opposition. How US trip, delay in naming of candidate will boost Gachagua Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559385/the-most-meaningful-results-may-not-always-appear-on-mark-sheets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 The most meaningful results may not always appear on mark sheets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QOWO3uMRCiw8DDq8Ksr62936NksLUIQQjI3OM7V6.jpg Teaching is fundamentally an investment in the future and teachers pass practical wisdom to younger colleagues The most meaningful results may not always appear on mark sheets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559386/ethiopia-cannot-afford-another-deadly-war 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Ethiopia cannot afford another deadly war https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1G71XmEivwK5NepGjnqTxpcfcXaSfD0pixeFKxHR.jpg Examination on the renewed conflict in Ethiopia and the growing risk of a wider Horn of Africa crisis following the breakdown of the fragile peace established by the 2022 Pretoria Agreement. Ethiopia cannot afford another deadly war Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559389/if-ruto-must-go-all-other-leaders-whove-failed-must-go-too 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 If Ruto must go, all other leaders who've failed must go too https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6hcFtefftZxauKFf7Jmxqxc56IAucgxQJr4ASdvX.jpg removing a president without changing the quality of leadership beneath the presidency will not fundamentally transform the country. If Ruto must go, all other leaders who've failed must go too Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559392/song-and-dance-as-world-anti-doping-agency-boss-comes-calling 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Song and dance as World Anti-Doping Agency boss comes calling https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MzfQrMwJ2Wgyq5R53RKJqp6Ja2tA3ZG0vuI7BTtO.jpg World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka arrived yesterday to evaluate Kenya's ongoing reforms on anti-doping. Song and dance as World Anti-Doping Agency boss comes calling Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559396/susan-maintains-ladies-dominance-at-nyali 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Susan maintains ladies' dominance at Nyali https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ENglHFhjYTmEHU9oQiJufREi4qnKQcrbYQ03N6Fq.jpg A week after lady golfer Joyce Kamau floored 204 players, colleague Susan Stokes continued with ladies’ dominance, beating a team of 180 players at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa Susan maintains ladies' dominance at Nyali Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559400/patrick-kanjuki-raids-the-bar-in-thika 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Patrick Kanjuki raids the bar in Thika https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vlobmflDuVMOQNXWCgWg9ReZtH5S3seUd3rxtEnT.jpg The Thika Sports Club roared to life as a stacked field of over 250 golfers descended on the fairways for the fourth edition of the Wakili Golf Day. Patrick Kanjuki raids the bar in Thika Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559403/rutos-healthcare-gamble-healthcare-reforms-must-impact-lives-of-all-kenyans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Ruto's healthcare gamble: Healthcare reforms must impact lives of all Kenyans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qLzMEPFWHUPhtWF7izi0qpqePELrJwHgLHxX7oAb.jpg Insurance reform cannot substitute for functional public hospitals and examines challenges around provider reimbursement, tariffs, claims processing and facility capacity. Ruto's healthcare gamble: Healthcare reforms must impact lives of all Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559404/rutos-uhc-promise-big-reforms-unfinished-business 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Ruto's UHC promise: Big reforms, unfinished business https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vGxs5eEVTzc5rcGJItqhflt364jc6YJctYIZ9fET.jpg Universal Health Coverage was one of the flagship promises of President William Ruto’s administration, but it has being accompanied by many challenges. Ruto's UHC promise: Big reforms, unfinished business Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559407/how-strikes-staffing-threaten-universal-health-coverage-push 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 How strikes, staffing threaten Universal Health Coverage push https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xoeVt9TzKy5Kw507JLDa6J44IalI1VY5IXnQqF0b.jpg UHC cannot be achieved through health insurance reforms, equipment and financing alone; it also requires a stable, adequately staffed and properly supported healthcare workforce. How strikes, staffing threaten Universal Health Coverage push Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559408/this-man-edwin-sifuna-from-a-lawyer-to-senator-and-presidential-candidate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 This man Edwin Sifuna: From a lawyer, to Senator and Presidential candidate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Vnlgz4va47sV1YOeCzyWkh68Q0gXxvyJY3FsJSzI.jpg Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rise to a Presidential candidate under the Equitable Party (TEP) ticket was accelerated after he was kicked out as the ODM Party Secretary General. This man Edwin Sifuna: From a lawyer, to Senator and Presidential candidate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559409/pulpit-bandits-how-shadowy-syndicate-is-looting-nairobis-houses-of-worship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Pulpit bandits: How shadowy syndicate is looting Nairobi's houses of worship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Gr1oiyAmwwdW0sAmptSNXEEBoSAX2edOlwsnEW0t.jpg A trail of CCTV footage, undercover operations and court confessions expose syndicate targeting Kenya churches. Pulpit bandits: How shadowy syndicate is looting Nairobi's houses of worship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559410/north-eastern-coast-regions-put-on-high-alert-as-october-rains-loom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 North Eastern, Coast regions put on high alert as October rains loom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yS0njZc5p6OlA6EpW0aUnHoqdNt0GyacEp7By2yT.webp North Eastern and Coast regions have been put on high alert as Kenya braces for above-average October rains North Eastern, Coast regions put on high alert as October rains loom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559411/new-dawn-end-of-long-wait-as-linda-mwananchi-gets-sifunas-2027-vehicle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 New dawn: End of long wait as Linda Mwananchi gets Sifuna's 2027 vehicle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lvNOvslWw0FQOsh2YktVt6teyIH96UswAQdILrnO.jpg Linda Mwananchi has finally found a political home for its 2027 presidential bid, taking over the leadership of The Equitable Party, with Senator Sifuna being the presidential candidate. New dawn: End of long wait as Linda Mwananchi gets Sifuna's 2027 vehicle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559412/childbirth-when-nicu-becomes-an-agonising-wait-of-anxiety-prayers-and-fragile-hope 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Childbirth: When NICU becomes an agonising wait of anxiety, prayers and fragile hope https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EUb1XKbJVTFvU3Dr9yfc1Cs3As1luTC5x1k6UCon.jpg Discharge from the NICU is not the end of the journey. Premature babies may require long-term monitoring of growth, nutrition, development, hearing, vision and lung health. Childbirth: When NICU becomes an agonising wait of anxiety, prayers and fragile hope Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559413/nyanza-steps-up-fight-against-newborn-deaths-as-preterm-babies-face-care-gaps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Nyanza steps up fight against newborn deaths as preterm babies face care gaps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oUXB5r1lcRo2JuYBj4PttRzZohEQTV8H4kQ2ZB7b.jpg Kenya is to the efforts to reduce neonatal deaths and improve care for premature and critically ill newborns. Nyanza steps up fight against newborn deaths as preterm babies face care gaps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001559415/medicine-matters-how-to-store-read-and-use-your-drugs-safely 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Medicine matters: How to store, read, and use your drugs safely https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YSypO11uH5VsY9q21hwSQFmn2wpicy0brCjkTy34.jpg It is important to consistentley use medication for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma. Medicine matters: How to store, read, and use your drugs safely Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559417/media-siege 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Media siege... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zIqlCxjUq7rNEmut30ekE07xnrM3gWrk4T7bnAGy.jpg Media Under Siege... Media siege... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559419/maraga-vows-to-crack-down-on-corruption-if-elected-president 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Maraga vows to crack down on corruption if elected president https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CJ8TVsmBkqsixAJTULlU21iYMVEVG9Q3T7xRydiQ.jpg “I will not steal from you, my family to steal from you or those I work with to steal from you,” Maraga said. Maraga vows to crack down on corruption if elected president Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559420/study-second-hand-smoking-on-the-rise-in-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Study: Second-hand smoking on the rise in Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F4bHGramdp8qmvoDTPsUKhLXTobbkd1YDgweA6Kx.jpg In sub-saharan Africa, the number of people exposed to second-hand smoke increased by 98.5 per cent between 1990 and 2023, although it had fallen 20.2 per cent globally/. Study: Second-hand smoking on the rise in Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559421/africas-broken-promise-to-women-as-femicide-claims-more-lives 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Africa's broken promise to women as femicide claims more lives https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IcuQvLANop6qxwP6V2YVlcdrcXzbSbSg05yI32uL.jpg Five years after the African governments pledged stronger action, women continue to die at the hands of inmate partners, relatives and other prepetrators. Act say governments must move beyond laws. Africa's broken promise to women as femicide claims more lives Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559423/ovarian-cancer-fight-three-years-between-hope-and-heartbreak 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Ovarian cancer fight: Three years between hope and heartbreak https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nFy1rv9vvP9EaFWoAU2KveilM6KUX8UO8yd8MoBW.jpg After losing her mother to ovarian cancer, Former Agriculture CAS Anne Nyaga reflects on their extraordinary bond, a three year treatment journey, grief and lessons about resillience. Ovarian cancer fight: Three years between hope and heartbreak Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-and-environment/article/2001559424/turkanas-water-crisis-what-private-actors-can-do 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Turkana's water crisis: What private actors can do https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/93qMaOoHzTAqKPM0qFrgBshCvvJFTxc4ROTdWWo2.jpg Turkana is facing a growing water crisis as drought, failing boreholes and the threat of El Niño-driven flooding put pressure on already strained water systems in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Turkana's water crisis: What private actors can do Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001559425/us-arrests-woman-accused-of-spying-for-china-on-taiwan-leaders-family 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's family https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7C1oImWlQyyb4ovWvh3vNyg3eZlhB7GgnwN9mf9G.jpg Zhang is expected to make her initial appearance in federal court on Monday. US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's family Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559426/hackers-get-personal-info-on-8-million-people-in-denmark-govt-data-leak 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Hackers get personal info on 8 million people in Denmark govt data leak https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iAWltppZn5fjHx2fubCldmBR8fZLuCz00AAcpz3h.jpg Denmark has a population of around six million. Hackers get personal info on 8 million people in Denmark govt data leak Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559427/private-sector-lending-drags-as-banks-lean-on-state-securities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Private sector lending drags as banks lean on State securities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nKsWCOPHO8cFGbmyyDtVmApHGmv8zfje0moQh0Xf.jpg Kenyan banks increased their investment in government securities significantly in 2025, with the amount invested growing much faster than loans to customers. Private sector lending drags as banks lean on State securities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559428/from-power-to-court-davis-chelogois-battle-for-the-sh135-billion-lower-kabete-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 From power to court: Davis Chelogoi's battle for the Sh1.35 billion Lower Kabete land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bccazHKfOQX9lQMGvaKl2EQw4TOvlf8dc4WgyXbE.jpg Chelogoi now finds himself locked in an intense, high-stakes battle over a multi-billion-shilling parcel of land in Lower Kabete, contending that his life is under threat. From power to court: Davis Chelogoi's battle for the Sh1.35 billion Lower Kabete land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559429/tsc-warns-of-its-ceo-impersonation-on-facebook 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 TSC warns of its CEO impersonation on Facebook https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zghA8BlUiyt0aDuAkCYeqIcCUab89LSGJiY1WGvy.jpg TSC warns of a fake Facebook page impersonating acting CEO Evaleen Mitei, allegedly targeting job seekers with false employment promises. TSC warns of its CEO impersonation on Facebook Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559435/iebc-to-enforce-two-thirds-gender-rule-in-2027-election-candidate-lists 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 IEBC to enforce Two-thirds gender rule in 2027 election candidate lists https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8llyNIvQha2awh8sxWJhNKLoMMtNarnvqCoCJ4Q8.jpg IEBC has said it will keenly scrutinise party lists submitted to them ahead of next year's elections to ensure it complies with the two-thirds gender principle. IEBC to enforce Two-thirds gender rule in 2027 election candidate lists Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559436/eu-commits-sh590-million-to-strengthen-kenyas-carbon-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 EU commits Sh590 million to strengthen Kenya's carbon market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DhKs4RFPdr6oZzsKZ1XPOA7Pa9BxG5OsMc6sUK0a.jpg The European Union has committed Sh590 million to help Kenya strengthen its carbon market through improved monitoring, reporting and verification systems. EU commits Sh590 million to strengthen Kenya's carbon market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559437/ogamba-calls-on-university-dons-to-resume-duty 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Ogamba calls on university dons to resume duty https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hmFTwqxajYbLl7eTliwxbMiWBWIhgEUiVlg8EI0Z.jpg Govt urges lecturers to return to work saying all arrears under 2017-2021 and 2021-2025 CBAs are fully cleared, pledges timely talks on the 2025-2029 CBA. Ogamba calls on university dons to resume duty Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559438/iebc-renews-push-for-gender-rule 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 IEBC renews push for gender rule https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3FRca1PD9klk651q3M0bxnTUqRB0TJdMIf5Be6TR.jpg Ann Nderitu said the commission intends to ensure that political parties' lists meet the minimum gender requirement, as part of increasing the number of women on the ballot papers. IEBC renews push for gender rule Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559439/africa-urged-to-harmonise-drug-regulation-to-boost-access-to-safe-medicines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Africa urged to harmonise drug regulation to boost access to safe medicines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/obWua0HwfFnWu4uGytTJg2jrWy7ddiOWEmdu34kA.jpg The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) urges stronger African cooperation to improve access to safe, quality and affordable health products. Africa urged to harmonise drug regulation to boost access to safe medicines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559440/ruto-directs-tsc-to-raise-teacher-promotions-to-50000 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Ruto directs TSC to raise teacher promotions to 50,000 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AdDhpqozbFfzqP7bnmqCIix83wuQEJtoeBB3YPT2.jpg Education Ministry to review school capitation from Sh2,000 for primary, Sh15,000 for JSS and Sh22,000 for secondary schools to boost resources; review last done in 2016. Ruto directs TSC to raise teacher promotions to 50,000 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559441/kathomi-boardroom-politics-losing-grip-as-voters-take-back-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Kathomi: Boardroom politics losing grip as voters take back power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9JwZQ1iLZTLtll8ZDb3dosoaokIhnBm5SDsucGjt.jpg Political Analyst Mary Kathomi said political boardrooms arrangement are going to be a thing of the past, urges politicians to listen to the electorates. Kathomi: Boardroom politics losing grip as voters take back power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559443/teachers-unions-demand-ecde-promotions-and-p1-recruitment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Teachers' unions demand ECDE promotions and P1 recruitment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/42BLGIFIFWoysllEIkVBWKTTtMh7V0gJpj0vG855.jpg Govt to ensure teachers and civil servants receive benefits within 10 days after retirement; new payment timeline set to take effect within three months. Teachers' unions demand ECDE promotions and P1 recruitment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559444/kenya-tourism-records-growth-despite-faces-infrastructure-gaps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Kenya tourism records growth despite faces infrastructure gaps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AAenL8lva22L0cUONSJ68R1DYjViLjmNdpVoGqxV.jpg Kenya’s tourism sector is recording strong growth but remains below its potential, with the country now seeking to diversify its attractions, improve infrastructure and increase earnings. Kenya tourism records growth despite faces infrastructure gaps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559445/four-hours-to-a-new-life-inside-knhs-high-stakes-heart-surgeries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Four hours to a new life: Inside KNH's high-stakes heart surgeries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CqIPZ6G0DOIjVf7PEnVsLvJgF9ehJ7edBRpHFZDw.jpg A five-day cardiac surgery mission at Kenyatta National Hospital successfully performed 10 complex heart operations, including valve repairs and coronary artery bypass grafting. Four hours to a new life: Inside KNH's high-stakes heart surgeries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001559446/conflict-emerges-in-lake-victoria-over-cage-fish-farming 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Conflict emerges in Lake Victoria over cage fish farming https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/glM1PwtgbJ9VLLdmLzUfDTK2RBsql9W63KdTPzgC.jpg A serious conflict has ensued in Homa Bay County over cage fish farming in Lake Victoria. Conflict emerges in Lake Victoria over cage fish farming Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559448/can-african-women-fight-back 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Can African Women fight back? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XK1NXII0j13JDKd7Djh12t2dCdLrrGKSXo0twjmD.jpg African women are asked to answer an urgent call. The call is clear: collectively push back against anti-human rights attacks, or be ‘pushed back to the kitchen.’ Can African Women fight back? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559452/more-african-children-enter-school-yet-nine-in-10-cannot-read 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 More African children enter school, yet nine in 10 cannot read https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HWEjs4pa7Dog02OVl6Gc5ku4LYTZEx5xrHrWQKxv.jpg Nine in 10 children in sub-Saharan Africa face learning poverty, with the World Bank estimating that 89 per cent cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10. More African children enter school, yet nine in 10 cannot read Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559453/sha-gives-counties-30-days-to-secure-health-facility-contracts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 SHA gives counties 30 days to secure health facility contracts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BucZMYOouSmS0Ongjn0Y10LsokeaA8ohPc9eBKgL.jpg MOH, CoG and SHA agree on county facility contracts, 90-day payment for clean claims and a 30-day moratorium on five compliance documents as new contracting starts Monday. SHA gives counties 30 days to secure health facility contracts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559454/dangote-to-africa-you-have-to-put-that-potential-into-reality 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Dangote to Africa: 'You have to put that potential into reality' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gjJHIsDbgCKNrE72uLnOVeLT0KIuOVg86xTWwsqV.jpg Dangote has warned African countries to create jobs and invest in industries for the continent’s young population or risk losing the economic gains of its demographic strength. Dangote to Africa: 'You have to put that potential into reality' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559463/ogamba-no-mercy-for-exam-cheats-in-2026-national-exams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Ogamba: 'No mercy' for exam cheats in 2026 national exams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Jo6fIUoPBfeQ0NNrkJ5mIWQiCNB1oyML8ku2WjHZ.jpg Education CS Ogamba launches the 2026 national examinations and assessments season, warns strict measures will be taken against candidates and officials who compromise on integrity. Ogamba: 'No mercy' for exam cheats in 2026 national exams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559464/how-knec-plans-to-stop-cheating-in-2026-exams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 How KNEC plans to stop cheating in 2026 exams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vQbspuyg2H6717zZbOpkQlvdpkROztgyKRS9eq8k.jpg All examination containers to be secured and monitored remotely using smart padlocks, Knec CEO Dr David Njegere says technology used last year in 250 centres. How KNEC plans to stop cheating in 2026 exams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559466/leaders-hail-teachers-selfless-service 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 Leaders hail teachers' selfless service https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BYY7F0UsB6cBnZkFSCvmkOvy6GCqlaUcvE1seYfY.jpg Govt to ensure teachers and civil servants receive benefits within 10 days after retirement; new payment timeline set to take effect within three months. Leaders hail teachers' selfless service Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001559469/how-100-portraits-will-tell-different-stories-of-identity-across-five-countries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 How 100 portraits will tell different stories of identity across five countries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jsHRwUAZhnjHBmRu2RS6kPKVrxyHRs96hjygxfqz.jpg A global portrait project will document the lives and identities of 100 people across Kenya, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Brazil, beginning with artist Angélica Dass in Nairobi. 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