https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558752/state-oil-firm-nock-mired-in-leadership-dispute-amid-ruto-oil-production-push 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 State oil firm NOCK mired in leadership dispute amid Ruto oil production push https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OnpUNiZxMcTxfohfE99nKClWSvGF7M4nzS2O1siU.jpg At the centre of the row is a simple question of who has the power to appoint the people who run NOCK? State oil firm NOCK mired in leadership dispute amid Ruto oil production push Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558754/uhurus-game-plan-questioned 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Uhuru's game-plan questioned https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0lV0XBEkp36u4HCBCX3cGCJr9TeLVgJoU4eXHJiK.jpg While Uhuru has formally endorsed Fred Matiang’i, whom he appointed as his successor as the Jubilee Party leader, for the presidency, he has supported other factions within the Opposition. Uhuru's game-plan questioned Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558763/ruto-splashes-goodies-in-coast-tour 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ruto splashes goodies in Coast tour https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6vXWGAccCfeNcpRY55cM89hHCGeBSNoTZdTj1Ges.jpg President Ruto is also expected to commission completed development projects, inspect ongoing ones and launch new projects in the six counties. Ruto splashes goodies in Coast tour Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558769/abducted-activist-collins-otieno-recounts-torture-ordeal-before-roadside-dumping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Abducted activist Collins Otieno recounts torture ordeal before roadside dumping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NPVB0EO3WfYwaGIY9vdE1JZbGNOLEBebeyGwlIYr.jpg His left thigh was heavily bandaged, bearing injuries he says were inflicted during an ordeal that began with his abduction Abducted activist Collins Otieno recounts torture ordeal before roadside dumping Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558774/rutos-unga-message-collides-with-reality-at-home 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-27 Ruto's UNGA message collides with reality at home https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wtKlppNUYWKGHpOwkzPJcPdWhNprwS7QM6RqWmsV.jpg Ruto used his address at the UNGA to strongly advocate for sweeping reforms to global governance and financial systems, particularly emphasising Africa’s exclusion from the UN Security Council. Ruto's UNGA message collides with reality at home Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-27 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558683/players-go-slow 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Players' go slow... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zigKB8NyDzCYX9V0eX34d3YGDXCBLD9ktBIO5hwn.jpg Players' go slow... Players' go slow... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558684/ndindi-at-work 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Ndindi at work https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dpjt0ivkdC7nHS5iJHlRYFn4Q434RhrIH0MmdJRa.jpg Ndindi at work Ndindi at work Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558692/harambee-stars-face-eritrea-after-troubled-build-up 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Harambee Stars face Eritrea after troubled build up https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3ocirHSDCgdoYzl24hwEzWXKvGS8yxjGRBDxoiFO.jpg Kenya go into the Group F match looking to build momentum and establish a clear competitive identity ahead of the 2027 Afcon finals Harambee Stars face Eritrea after troubled build up Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558693/killer-police-web-inside-the-deadly-squad-linked-to-mbobu-and-mutiso-killings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Killer police web: Inside the deadly squad linked to Mbobu and Mutiso killings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lk8PaP2HKa0hJJY6NrqxDLlB1kNEteX01XV4cp4Q.jpg Two assassinations, eleven months apart, both allegedly rooted in the same Sh1.5 billion Mlolongo, Athi River, land dispute. Killer police web: Inside the deadly squad linked to Mbobu and Mutiso killings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558694/ruto-shines-at-global-stage-yet-many-questions-linger-over-sincerity-of-arguments 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Ruto shines at global stage, yet many questions linger over sincerity of arguments https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4vvrGxmMj8wmg7glQfq9Mgv2ohWkHA8av80LuAw6.jpg While Ruto’s arguments are plausible to a great extent, I am afraid that he may have grossly underestimated the depths of the pre-existing multilateral system. Ruto shines at global stage, yet many questions linger over sincerity of arguments Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558695/when-the-next-great-writer-comes-knocking 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 When the next great writer comes knocking https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QHqJBhDglZargdH2luNPuSNzCkQatPQ1L1oOgFu9.jpg Kenya is a literary powerhouse in Africa. Some of the finest writers from the continent have come from here. When the next great writer comes knocking Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558696/fred-obachi-machoka-and-the-art-of-bewitching-a-nation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Fred Obachi Machoka and the art of bewitching a nation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Q7596bc8RP3X2yeHKk7Vm7dve8tU02lVmsJaCRnr.jpg Fred Obachi Machoka is the grand storyteller who mediates this dialogue by employing a variety of strategies to execute his mandate. Fred Obachi Machoka and the art of bewitching a nation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558697/interdicted-officers-are-danger-to-public-court-rules-as-suspects-detained-for-21-days 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Interdicted officers are danger to public, court rules, as suspects detained for 21 days https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aPUdoNM94VXtQ40VIvfMVix23HLUICUwbiZR1P4B.jpg Senior Principal Magistrate E.M.M. Wamae granted detectives from Kasarani 21 days to detain the suspects. Interdicted officers are danger to public, court rules, as suspects detained for 21 days Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558698/kindiki-intensifies-forays-into-mt-kenya-west-preaches-unity-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Kindiki intensifies forays into Mt Kenya West, preaches unity ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qQD8gaXyz8iNg1s8ZC6mJ0bNJb2RbeNwUCcx8Pvt.jpg Kindiki’s forays to the West also come following sustained criticism from political observers who questioned his choice to camp in the East. Kindiki intensifies forays into Mt Kenya West, preaches unity ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558699/kenya-must-choose-substance-over-scapegoats-to-prosper 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Kenya must choose substance over scapegoats to prosper https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/InFKPkv1Ne9Ug8PrasQJCw8w7zKgSSmHZ7OnkvfC.jpg Kenya’s young, ambitious population does not need the false comfort of blaming outsiders for domestic failures in governance, corruption, or job creation. Kenya must choose substance over scapegoats to prosper Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558700/two-courts-different-orders-in-governor-mutai-woman-child-dispute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Two courts, different orders in Governor Mutai, woman child dispute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2QCKdHTAj48KYevwr6WDmJpLemEZOlg7BwZ5K0Ag.jpg The High Court in Nakuru ordered Mutai to stop communicating with the woman or commenting publicly about the dispute. Two courts, different orders in Governor Mutai, woman child dispute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001558701/diplomacy-is-not-luxury-paid-for-by-kenyans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Diplomacy is not luxury paid for by Kenyans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N2B0pEGl8eb5jlvW8yRYZmQOeUEa8mG6sZnEnvoX.jpg Kenya cannot afford a culture in which official travel becomes an entitlement rather than a carefully justified public investment. Diplomacy is not luxury paid for by Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558702/the-abduction-squad-inside-john-kiriamitis-return 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 The abduction squad: Inside John Kiriamiti's return https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0giEmg7ua0XxWRUmC2r8NrRWlx9qEaZ7qVo0Uv6F.jpg John Kiriamiti has returned with a new book, The Abduction Squad. The abduction squad: Inside John Kiriamiti's return Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558704/appeals-court-upholds-housing-levy-and-affordable-housing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Appeals Court upholds housing levy and affordable housing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xy2FxZ9f70uvXBXn1xdpUHrIQl0IrmnVpzv95uFJ.jpg The Court of Appeal has declined to scrap the Affordable Housing Programme and the accompanying Housing Levy deductions. Appeals Court upholds housing levy and affordable housing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558705/iebc-interior-ministry-accused-of-working-in-cahoots-over-id-and-voter-enlisting 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 IEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ToLDjOzIJk0o8rmVhm7s1RvMuqYtzJQ9vjenCjCf.jpg IEBC and NRB have been accused of selectively registering voters and issuing national identity cards in regions perceived to be supportive of the government. IEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558706/karua-uganda-lawyers-sue-musevenis-government-over-june-deportation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Karua, Uganda lawyers sue Museveni's government over June deportation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VnSIhfM7s6TaJiDLEyK2D6SrfHomhCCCq8zJh883.jpg People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has sued the Ugandan government following her deportation in June this year. Karua, Uganda lawyers sue Museveni's government over June deportation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558707/supreme-court-reverses-recusal-order-allows-tuju-to-prosecute-sh19-billion-loan-dispute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Supreme Court reverses recusal order, allows Tuju to prosecute Sh1.9 billion loan dispute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P7MIMdLxcdacriZEzkKRuBHCC75efp4kX9zF0DhR.jpg EADB accused Tuju of attempting to reopen the debt dispute despite it having already been determined. Supreme Court reverses recusal order, allows Tuju to prosecute Sh1.9 billion loan dispute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558708/teachers-to-earn-promotion-points-for-nurturing-learners-talents-under-new-tsc-rules 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Teachers to earn promotion points for nurturing learners' talents under new TSC rules https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HBP1K3P34BLhCM5yMiZJchKl93jwZ2bIa70PsS16.jpg Teachers involved in co-curricular activities will earn additional marks during promotion interviews. Teachers to earn promotion points for nurturing learners' talents under new TSC rules Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001558711/documents-translation-delays-mention-of-bp-toxic-waste-dumping-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Documents' translation delays mention of BP toxic waste dumping case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Cautk6BlduHcsjfdaiG5OU8mwePfJ4jgJPsD9Riu.jpg A lawsuit pitting Kenyan pastoralists against British oil multinational giant BP over alleged toxic waste dumping has hit a snag over document translation. Documents' translation delays mention of BP toxic waste dumping case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558712/ksg-chief-urges-public-servants-to-embrace-ai-or-be-rendered-redundant 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 KSG chief urges public servants to embrace AI or be rendered redundant https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e593uaXkXW9BAXu84o7ApBoFyQ2HorihrVOz70GH.jpg Public servants who do not want to learn how to use Artificial Intelligence in their daily work will soon become irrelevant. KSG chief urges public servants to embrace AI or be rendered redundant Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001558714/cycling-events-turn-focus-to-climate-action-and-safer-urban-mobility 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Cycling events turn focus to climate action and safer urban mobility https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YC6IEyJZMR5bnbYlKobuB4b8sFiVBrUN765lt0oy.jpg The environmental focus is part of a wider discussion on the sustainability of cycling events. Cycling events turn focus to climate action and safer urban mobility Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558716/benni-mccarthy-players-dont-want-to-come-to-a-sinking-ship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Benni McCarthy: Players don't want to come to a sinking ship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gUU1tIGYL9ZopF8u3KrsANy5oMEt6U0C1EpOX4Bb.jpg Kenyan national team head coach Benni McCarthy yesterday offered an unfiltered, critical view of the off-field chaos holding back the Harambee Stars. Benni McCarthy: Players don't want to come to a sinking ship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001558721/homes-flooded-roads-submerged-bangkok-declares-disaster-over-heavy-rains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1vkuWSoXUmQzC4KdpOcPaekyudKdwF2Uluje4bOD.jpg Bangkok authorities declared flood disaster across Thai capital after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through deep water. Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001558723/wheat-and-chaff-kenyas-wheat-problem-goes-beyond-food 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Wheat and chaff: Kenya's wheat problem goes beyond food https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wiQ4I41qMKzlNT4U9j51qjEV7BQkepN6ZZKSFfFO.jpg Kenya’s growing dependence on imported wheat exposes a food-security challenge driven by climate change, disease, high production costs and weak farm economics. Wheat and chaff: Kenya's wheat problem goes beyond food Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558725/ebola-cases-near-8000-as-outbreak-pushes-across-drc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Ebola cases near 8,000 as outbreak pushes across DRC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hBjFUcmgVlXTKtOveon4K1W7c21oZFf2KU4B6vFM.jpg The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached nearly 8,000 confirmed cases and continues to spread across health zones. Ebola cases near 8,000 as outbreak pushes across DRC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558727/rights-activist-collins-otieno-found-alive-days-after-he-went-missing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Rights activist Collins Otieno found alive days after he went missing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/px6J3Fl2oOfAskThc6V8h2lmNuz5A9eHvFEvS9GQ.jpg Human rights activist Collins Otieno has been found alive days after he was reported missing. Rights activist Collins Otieno found alive days after he went missing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001558728/kindiki-says-operationalisation-of-nyambene-game-reserve-will-boost-security-against-banditry 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Kindiki says operationalisation of Nyambene Game Reserve will boost security against banditry https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wzHtf2xSXTjoZLWBlNxhV5LPhNYl9N30WWzrHDPb.jpg DP Kithure Kindiki says the deployment of KWS personnel to the Nyambene Game Reserve will help block routes used by cattle rustlers and bandits while supporting wildlife conservation. Kindiki says operationalisation of Nyambene Game Reserve will boost security against banditry Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558730/killer-brew-claims-three-lives-in-kitengela 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Killer brew claims three lives in Kitengela https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xLTiqZdkEQgK1pTWvHCOWlyqbqphlzDyOk1Lby6Z.jpg At least three people have died in Kitengela after allegedly consuming illicit alcohol, while two others are reportedly fighting for their lives. Killer brew claims three lives in Kitengela Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001558731/nepal-tunnel-survivor-wants-to-help-post-flood-rebuild 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Nepal tunnel survivor wants to help post-flood rebuild https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TJcYLHhmSKTIgDz02eRrbzhphxWYxP6WeCSH0VDt.jpg Pulled alive 10 days after catastrophic floods trapped him in a tunnel, Nepali hydropower worker Kabir Maharjan is determined to help rebuild his country despite his own harrowing ordeal. Nepal tunnel survivor wants to help post-flood rebuild Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558732/no-passaris-women-are-still-asleep-at-the-wheel 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 No, Passaris, women are still asleep at the wheel https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C9IMaq1T7Wzlb5EOFUBMitVBiv56KRqyS5zb20lt.jpg Women leaders face political challenges but must push harder for greater representation. No, Passaris, women are still asleep at the wheel Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558734/teen-mothers-left-stranded-as-sha-maternity-cover-falls-short 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Teen mothers left stranded as SHA maternity cover falls short https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QnpBpll5CrofUNnab9gNWewacrcDdIN8NqtIIuhz.jpg Teenage mothers and other vulnerable women are facing unpaid maternity bills and delays in discharge, exposing gaps and confusion in Kenya’s transition to the SHA health financing system. Teen mothers left stranded as SHA maternity cover falls short Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558736/kebs-urges-manufacturers-to-make-quality-a-daily-business-priority 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 KEBS urges manufacturers to make quality a daily business priority https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9uB4pQXKw0TJZPfRzBUxpBsL96sb8HRXzIxrKqdo.jpg KEBS is urging Kenyan manufacturers to make quality a continuous part of their operations to improve competitiveness, protect consumers and expand access to regional and global markets. KEBS urges manufacturers to make quality a daily business priority Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001558738/mukhtar-salat-welcomes-progress-on-madogashe-mandera-road 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Mukhtar Salat welcomes progress on Madogashe, Mandera Road https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mv7bPC6J8hlEQA9YN62WbfU1cYZnispPza5fS2t6.jpg Lafey parliamentary aspirant Mukhtar Billow Salat has welcomed progress on the Madogashe–Mandera road, saying the project could improve transport, trade and access to services in North Eastern Kenya. Mukhtar Salat welcomes progress on Madogashe, Mandera Road Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558740/lusaka-cautions-western-leaders-against-early-succession-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Lusaka cautions Western leaders against early succession politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P5753cWjACh7MweGVG7QHdGnWrjUZGStyNkHUMdk.jpg Western Kenya leaders have also demanded that the region be considered for the Deputy President position if Ruto wins a second term. Lusaka cautions Western leaders against early succession politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001558741/homa-bay-ncd-patients-call-for-reliable-access-to-essential-medicines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Homa Bay NCD patients call for reliable access to essential medicines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sGNCAU1HackEk1R0g0DPyFjHzFxfw4CKu0YTZnos.jpg NCD patients in Homa Bay are calling for dedicated county funding to ensure reliable access to essential medicines across all public health facilities. Homa Bay NCD patients call for reliable access to essential medicines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558742/ole-lenku-defends-record-as-he-marks-10-years-in-office 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Ole Lenku defends record as he marks 10 years in office https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cYNh2g9Z5Doxah7tKPGygNfyjMalYIYTBCuop8pq.jpg Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has defended his administration’s 10-year record, highlighting gains in healthcare, education, water, roads and land reforms while acknowledging challenges ahead. Ole Lenku defends record as he marks 10 years in office Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558743/people-with-hearing-disability-demand-sign-language-services-in-public-institutions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 People with hearing disability demand sign language services in public institutions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EnS7dHJJs92pj5zPgkCMjMO1LZDGIPY8un2S48IA.jpg People with hearing disability have called on the government to ensure public institutions provide adequate Kenyan Sign Language services People with hearing disability demand sign language services in public institutions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558744/autopsy-points-to-neck-compression-in-anthony-otienos-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Autopsy points to neck compression in Anthony Otieno's death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sYdTdKj4zJNlubNhOVlcbKSGfXF2HZ919dh1XAnd.jpg An autopsy has identified possible neck compression in the death of Nairobi resident Anthony Otieno, while his family is demanding answers and rejecting claims that he was a robber. Autopsy points to neck compression in Anthony Otieno's death Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558745/tenth-woman-found-dead-in-south-africas-string-of-killings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3U0uqHGeoAiWiRt7Zjm5TdQCjVtDHlcKOXvEWtNQ.jpg South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months. Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001558747/at-least-seven-killed-in-russian-and-ukrainian-strikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 At least seven killed in Russian and Ukrainian strikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qHcpyQFJgoyGze7M28AH8SgOYGYBTB3lZMBmVkyA.jpg Russian and Ukrainian strikes killed at least seven people in both countries Saturday, as the war between the neighbours raged well into its fifth year. At least seven killed in Russian and Ukrainian strikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558748/ngunjiri-calls-for-peaceful-politics-ahead-of-farmers-party-launch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Ngunjiri calls for peaceful politics ahead of Farmers Party launch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AMa7UDFAU1DVyUjuIdCiGhYzZO6dXwUcXgDTCdHy.jpg Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has urged political leaders to embrace peaceful and respectful politics as the Farmers Party prepares to launch in Nakuru ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ngunjiri calls for peaceful politics ahead of Farmers Party launch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558750/wife-pleads-for-return-of-abducted-lamu-businessman 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Wife pleads for return of abducted Lamu businessman https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f1DF8MyxnGIUEv4qE6J9JXUURIf0cqy3PLWgQwdY.jpg The wife of abducted Lamu businessman Mohamed Muse Mire is appealing for his return after two weeks of uncertainty, saying his disappearance has left his family traumatised and desperate for answers. Wife pleads for return of abducted Lamu businessman Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558751/inside-rutos-bag-of-goodies-in-his-coast-tour 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Inside Ruto's bag of goodies in his coast tour https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KiqRC8VQKcH5sttFaDQXAvvLjVXioKOxqmOWOgPT.jpg Ruto promised to have the road from Wundanyi town to the college tarmacked and ensure reliable access to water and electricity for the institution and the local community. Inside Ruto's bag of goodies in his coast tour Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558753/kusu-issues-seven-day-strike-notice-over-delayed-cba 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 KUSU issues seven-day strike notice over delayed CBA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/45YdY2mkWFYOEhNEOzO3u70BuXD0nHxBfDpUlS3I.jpg KUSU has issued a seven-day strike notice over delays in concluding and implementing the 2025–2029 CBA, with industrial action set to begin on October 2 if the dispute remains unresolved. KUSU issues seven-day strike notice over delayed CBA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558756/south-african-women-runners-arm-themselves-after-string-of-killings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 South African women runners arm themselves after string of killings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vqQIVctncNYKejQUI8At7AlVaVmf1RGxyMVMdRly.jpg "Our runner was brutally killed. I needed a way to protect myself because I am a woman and also a runner," Masha, 39, who usually runs alone, told AFP. South African women runners arm themselves after string of killings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558758/guinea-opposition-figure-former-pm-dies-in-paris 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Guinea opposition figure, former PM, dies in Paris https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UaPo2ZzzPWI4oMgby1I9P96cZalhVRZ4EXoE34ST.jpg Toure had been leading one of the country's major opposition parties, the Union of Republican Forces (UFR), from exile in Ivory Coast. Guinea opposition figure, former PM, dies in Paris Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558759/heavy-fighting-telecoms-disruption-as-ethiopia-conflict-rages 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Heavy fighting, telecoms disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KnvoqqZ6HXd0ZvKtQZKBjeJPrkFGWlQz8PAJ7Sia.jpg Tigrayans rushed to buy alternative sim cards as phone networks and the internet experienced near-total disruption. Heavy fighting, telecoms disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001558761/busia-steps-up-contraception-drive-as-teenage-pregnancies-remain-high 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Busia steps up contraception drive as teenage pregnancies remain high https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SdlRy1lkGXeGDqupDfg76sAfQNwJ4XHifJx5ft0z.jpg Busia County is intensifying efforts to reduce teenage pregnancies by expanding access to contraception, reproductive health information and youth-friendly services. Busia steps up contraception drive as teenage pregnancies remain high Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558764/nyoro-defends-uhuru-demands-disclosure-of-dangote-refinery-shareholders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 Nyoro defends Uhuru, demands disclosure of Dangote refinery shareholders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LPDYQRkqBI5CGGOEefmyPRnb4ZpeFUy1M6eum0FX.jpg Nyoro recalled the political differences between Ruto and Uhuru during their time in government and said the President should respect the former Head of State. Nyoro defends Uhuru, demands disclosure of Dangote refinery shareholders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558772/odm-delegates-reject-sakaja-using-the-party-for-gubernatorial-bid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 ODM delegates reject Sakaja using the party for gubernatorial bid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C6329exsm1gSRa1GnhMx59sAMFQhK1sUQ1HkV9a5.jpg They insisted ODM should not allow an outsider to join the party and use its ticket to contest for the gubernatorial seat ODM delegates reject Sakaja using the party for gubernatorial bid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001558773/how-united-nations-has-failed-africa-on-stability-and-peace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-26 How United Nations has failed Africa on stability and peace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Km4ZjAd7JkC1bMzV7VMdlmhAWAdrNXeNZXxML3lK.jpg The article argues that the UN’s structure, peacekeeping record and development model have failed to adequately address Africa’s security and development needs. 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