https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555905/sifuna-the-president-and-his-allies-are-in-panic-mode
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2026-08-22
Sifuna: The president and his allies are in panic mode
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto and his allies of panicking over declining support, while criticising the government’s record ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sifuna: The president and his allies are in panic mode
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-22
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555906/kindiki-pushes-back-says-he-will-defend-his-position
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2026-08-22
Kindiki pushes back, says he will defend his position
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DP Kithure Kindiki has firmly rejected calls for the DP position to be handed to ODM, insisting that his position is secure, non-negotiable and that he will defend his place.
Kindiki pushes back, says he will defend his position
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-22
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555909/let-the-games-begin-iebc-gazettes-2027-election-calendar-amid-opposition-concerns-over-preparedness
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2026-08-22
Let the games begin: IEBC gazettes 2027 election calendar amid opposition concerns over preparedness
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IEBC has gazetted the 2027 election calendar, setting key deadlines for voter registration, party primaries, nominations and campaigns.
Let the games begin: IEBC gazettes 2027 election calendar amid opposition concerns over preparedness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-22
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555911/strike-pushes-more-patients-to-knh-as-congestion-mounts
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2026-08-22
Strike pushes more patients to KNH as congestion mounts
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An ongoing nurses’ strike has pushed more patients to Kenyatta National Hospital, causing increased congestion, longer waiting times and added pressure on the national referral facility.
Strike pushes more patients to KNH as congestion mounts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-22
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555912/man-spends-days-atop-rock-to-raise-awareness-of-rare-disease
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2026-08-22
Man spends days atop rock to raise awareness of rare disease
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Brian Kiptoo Kositany has spent days atop a rock in Uasin Gishu to raise awareness about motor neurone disease and seek support for his bedridden mother with the rare condition.
Man spends days atop rock to raise awareness of rare disease
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-22
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555913/beyond-the-finish-line-harrowing-violence-crisis-facing-female-athletes
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2026-08-22
Beyond the finish line: Harrowing violence crisis facing female athletes
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The deaths and abuse of female athletes in Kenya, including Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, expose a wider crisis of intimate partner violence, exploitation and inadequate support systems.
Beyond the finish line: Harrowing violence crisis facing female athletes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-22
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555801/digital-skills-programme-targets-15000-women-traders-in-three-counties
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2026-08-21
Digital skills programme targets 15,000 women traders in three counties
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Women running small businesses could reach more customers, manage their finances better and increase their income through digital tools under a new programme.
Digital skills programme targets 15,000 women traders in three counties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555806/land-fraud-an-existential-risk-to-financial-institutions-and-economic-growth
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2026-08-21
Land fraud an existential risk to financial institutions and economic growth
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It cannot be that innocent purchasers have no recourse except to pursue the fraudsters for refund of money when the land titles are eventually nullified.
Land fraud an existential risk to financial institutions and economic growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555808/university-transition-demands-urgent-collaboration-and-clear-leadership
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2026-08-21
University transition demands urgent collaboration and clear leadership
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The first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum is preparing to exit high school, and with that comes a critical challenge of ensuring their smooth entry into university.
University transition demands urgent collaboration and clear leadership
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555809/watched-and-unaware-why-we-must-guard-against-digital-snooping
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2026-08-21
Watched and unaware: Why we must guard against digital snooping
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Governments, often in the name of security or service delivery, are investing heavily in technologies that allow them to monitor what citizens say, do, and access online.
Watched and unaware: Why we must guard against digital snooping
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555810/some-of-the-youthful-css-are-a-liability-to-rutos-government
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2026-08-21
Some of the youthful CSs are a liability to Ruto's government
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Gen Z and our so-called ‘young faces in leadership’ must show that they can lead and lead well.
Some of the youthful CSs are a liability to Ruto's government
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001555811/homa-bay-offers-vital-lesson-on-mainstreaming-goons-to-national-security-apparatus
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2026-08-21
Homa Bay offers vital lesson on mainstreaming 'goons' to national security apparatus
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The Homa Bay goons did not even try donning hoods and masks to disguise their identity, they considered their work proper and necessary job, so there was no need to hide.
Homa Bay offers vital lesson on mainstreaming 'goons' to national security apparatus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001555812/congratulations-to-dennis-and-zakia-on-this-furahi-day-with-a-difference
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2026-08-21
Congratulations to Dennis and Zakia on this 'Furahi' day with a difference
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I have been assigned the role of chief “goon,” which means providing security to the groom, just in case he has a change of mind and tries to sneak away.
Congratulations to Dennis and Zakia on this 'Furahi' day with a difference
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001555815/irony-of-rutos-packed-town-hall-to-answer-own-questions-as-patients-wait-for-miracle
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2026-08-21
Irony of Ruto's packed 'town hall' to answer own questions, as patients wait for miracle
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President Ruto has been preaching about the miracles of SHA and his government’s performance in delivering healthcare, yet some patients are suffering after incurring huge bills.
Irony of Ruto's packed 'town hall' to answer own questions, as patients wait for miracle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555819/from-police-to-dci-ipoa-ncic-and-parliament-why-kenyans-are-on-their-own
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2026-08-21
From police to DCI, IPOA, NCIC and Parliament: Why Kenyans are on their own
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Political violence and by-elections have left several people injured or dead, yet the independent institutions mandated to prevent and address such incidents have failed to act.
From police to DCI, IPOA, NCIC and Parliament: Why Kenyans are on their own
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555820/gachagua-woos-kalonzo-into-the-mt-kenya-gema-affiliation
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2026-08-21
Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliation
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DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday unveiled high-level negotiations to advance a partnership between his DCP and Wiper to boost the Mt Kenya voice within the United Opposition ranks.
Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555821/political-violence-may-land-top-leaders-at-icc-warn-experts
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2026-08-21
Political violence may land top leaders at ICC, warn experts
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Legal experts say that failure to act on goons and ethnic balkanisation by politicians is a red flag that can invoke the complementary justice system of the ICC.
Political violence may land top leaders at ICC, warn experts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555823/kenya-kwanza-allies-unsettled-by-odms-power-sharing-demands
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2026-08-21
Kenya Kwanza allies unsettled by ODM's power-sharing demands
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Tension has flared within the broad-based government after ODM declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums."
Kenya Kwanza allies unsettled by ODM's power-sharing demands
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555825/investigators-close-in-on-cause-of-ecuador-spy-chiefs-chopper-crash
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2026-08-21
Investigators close in on cause of Ecuador spy chief's chopper crash
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The ill-fated chopper went up in flames at the foot of Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing Ecuador’s head of intelligence Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, four Americans and the pilot.
Investigators close in on cause of Ecuador spy chief's chopper crash
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555827/ruto-state-did-not-pay-sh104b-for-sha-system
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2026-08-21
Ruto: State did not pay Sh104b for SHA system
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President William Ruto has dismissed reports that the government procured the Social Health Authority (SHA) digital superhighway at a cost of Sh104 billion.
Ruto: State did not pay Sh104b for SHA system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555828/lamu-refinery-plan-gets-boost-with-dangotes-sh130b-underwriting
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2026-08-21
Lamu refinery plan gets boost with Dangote's Sh130b underwriting
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President William Ruto's ambitious plan for a second Dangote refinery in Lamu has received a major boost after the successful completion of a $1 billion (Sh130 billion) underwriting.
Lamu refinery plan gets boost with Dangote's Sh130b underwriting
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555829/road-crashes-claim-2150-lives-in-six-months
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2026-08-21
Road crashes claim 2,150 lives in six months
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Road crashes have claimed at least 2,150 lives in Kenya in the first six months of 2026, translating to an average of about 12 deaths every day, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society.
Road crashes claim 2,150 lives in six months
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555831/revealed-senior-school-dropout-rate-threat-to-cbe-rollout
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2026-08-21
Revealed: Senior school dropout rate threat to CBE rollout
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An emerging pattern of learners dropping out as they transition to Senior School is raising concerns over the ability of the new education structure to retain children beyond Junior School.
Revealed: Senior school dropout rate threat to CBE rollout
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555833/why-infrastructure-fund-will-only-fund-economically-viable-projects
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2026-08-21
Why Infrastructure Fund will only fund economically viable projects
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State projects unable to demonstrate economic viability will be locked out of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), in line with a new Investment Policy Statement introduced by Treasury.
Why Infrastructure Fund will only fund economically viable projects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555834/why-former-minister-waiyakis-family-has-been-ordered-out-of-posh-apartments
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2026-08-21
Why former Minister Waiyaki's family has been ordered out of posh apartments
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Two companies linked to the former powerful Minister for Agriculture Lawrence Munyua Waiyaki have been ordered to surrender four apartments in an upscale neighbourhood in Gigiri.
Why former Minister Waiyaki's family has been ordered out of posh apartments
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555835/banks-ditch-hustlers-for-treasury-bonds-amid-worsening-debt-crisis
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2026-08-21
Banks ditch hustlers for Treasury bonds amid worsening debt crisis
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Commercial banks are turning their backs on small businesses and households, pouring record amounts of cash into government securities instead.
Banks ditch hustlers for Treasury bonds amid worsening debt crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555838/emblem-like
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2026-08-21
Emblem-like
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Emblem-like
Emblem-like
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555840/selection-of-transaction-advisor-paves-way-for-national-lottery-rollout
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2026-08-21
Selection of transaction advisor paves way for national lottery rollout
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Kenyans will be able to participate in the national lottery starting April 2027, if plans by the National Lottery Board to procure an operator remain on schedule.
Selection of transaction advisor paves way for national lottery rollout
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555841/mombasa-centre-of-golf-attraction-this-weekend
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2026-08-21
Mombasa centre of golf attraction this weekend
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Over 300 players are expected to light up Mombasa when they split for a double-header challenge at Nyali Golf & Country Club and Seafront Mombasa Golf Club.
Mombasa centre of golf attraction this weekend
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555842/ruto-moves-to-mend-ties-with-the-church-a-year-to-elections
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2026-08-21
Ruto moves to mend ties with the church a year to elections
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He rose to power on the wings of the church but inside four years, President William Ruto's relationship with the church has been very sour to say the least.
Ruto moves to mend ties with the church a year to elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555843/no-arrests-yet-after-daylight-robbery-at-former-gsu-commanders-residence
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2026-08-21
No arrests yet after daylight robbery at former GSU Commander's residence
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Police are yet to make any arrest following the daring daylight robbery at the Kitengela residence of retired Senior Assistant Inspector General Renson Lolmodooni.
No arrests yet after daylight robbery at former GSU Commander's residence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555844/gachaguas-emurua-dikirr-tour-faces-challenges-amid-heightened-tension
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2026-08-21
Gachagua's Emurua Dikirr tour faces challenges amid heightened tension
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday, August 21, has sparked heightened political tension, and fears of confrontation
Gachagua's Emurua Dikirr tour faces challenges amid heightened tension
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555845/sharon-otienos-ghosts-hound-obado-as-family-demands-sh35-million-house-and-car
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2026-08-21
Sharon Otieno's ghosts hound Obado as family demands Sh3.5 million, house and car
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The family of Sharon Otieno is seeking a Sh3.5 million house, a car and millions of shillings they say former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado promised her before her death
Sharon Otieno's ghosts hound Obado as family demands Sh3.5 million, house and car
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001555846/early-calf-nutrition-and-management
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2026-08-21
Early calf nutrition and management
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Successful calf rearing does not begin at birth; it begins with how well the pregnant cow is managed during the pregnancy, especially in the last trimester (7-9months).
Early calf nutrition and management
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555848/how-chinese-drones-cameras-are-sharpening-maasai-maras-wildlife-protection
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2026-08-21
How Chinese drones, cameras are sharpening Maasai Mara's wildlife protection
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Live footage allows teams on the ground to spot potential threats, assess the situation, and decide how to respond.
How Chinese drones, cameras are sharpening Maasai Mara's wildlife protection
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555849/family-rejects-luo-burial-traditions-for-ex-nis-officer-opiyo
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2026-08-21
Family rejects Luo burial traditions for ex-NIS officer Opiyo
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A potential clash is looming between the family of Elvis Opiyo and Luo traditionalists over how the late National Intelligence Service (NIS) employee should be buried
Family rejects Luo burial traditions for ex-NIS officer Opiyo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001555852/police-arrest-two-suspected-gang-members-recover-firearm-in-kisumu
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2026-08-21
Police arrest two suspected gang members, recover firearm in Kisumu
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Police in Kisumu have arrested two suspected gang members believed to be behind a series of criminal activities in the area.
Police arrest two suspected gang members, recover firearm in Kisumu
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555853/knh-urges-non-emergency-patients-to-seek-care-elsewhere-as-strike-strains-hospital
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2026-08-21
KNH urges non-emergency patients to seek care elsewhere as strike strains hospital
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KNH urges patients seeking non-emergency care to consider other hospitals amid congestion following strikes in other counties.
KNH urges non-emergency patients to seek care elsewhere as strike strains hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555855/how-young-kenyans-are-quietly-fighting-with-social-awkwardness
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2026-08-21
How young Kenyans are quietly fighting with social awkwardness
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Social awkwardness is the moment your mind goes blank mid-sentence. The pause that lasts one second too long. The urge to check your phone instead of meeting someone’s eyes
How young Kenyans are quietly fighting with social awkwardness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555857/boarding-schools-are-no-longer-sustainable
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2026-08-21
Boarding schools are no longer sustainable
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The Children Act banned corporal punishment. We cannot casually bring back the cane. The law gives children rights, just as it gives adults rights.
Boarding schools are no longer sustainable
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555858/ncba-bank-ordered-to-reimburse-sh18-million-after-unauthorised-reversal-to-nairobi-chapel
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2026-08-21
NCBA Bank ordered to reimburse Sh1.8 million after unauthorised reversal to Nairobi Chapel
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In October 2019, NCBA Bank Limited reversed Sh1,875, 000 from Harriet Were’s account without her knowledge at the request of her former employer, Nairobi Chapel.
NCBA Bank ordered to reimburse Sh1.8 million after unauthorised reversal to Nairobi Chapel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001555859/nema-orders-immediate-closure-of-213-lavington-club
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2026-08-21
NEMA orders immediate closure of 213 Lavington club
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NEMA orders immediate closure of 213 Lavington club over noise pollution
NEMA orders immediate closure of 213 Lavington club
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555860/billions-at-stake-as-kenyas-mandatory-visitor-health-insurance-faces-legal-challenge
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2026-08-21
Billions at Stake as Kenya's Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance Faces Legal Challenge
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Kenya’s plan to require foreign visitors to have mandatory health insurance worth at least 50,000 US dollars has triggered legal and accountability concerns
Billions at Stake as Kenya's Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance Faces Legal Challenge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001555862/african-players-to-watch-in-the-202627-english-premier-league
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2026-08-21
African players to watch in the 202627 English Premier League
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Salah has left Liverpool. Several of the continent's established stars have moved on, while a new generation is arriving with something to prove.
African players to watch in the 202627 English Premier League
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555863/can-kenyas-land-reforms-protect-ordinary-citizens
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2026-08-21
Can Kenya's Land Reforms Protect Ordinary Citizens?
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Kenya’s push to unlock the economic value of land is raising a critical question: can the country pursue redevelopment and economic growth without displacing communities
Can Kenya's Land Reforms Protect Ordinary Citizens?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001555864/court-allows-kilifi-county-to-table-new-evidence-in-former-dgs-sh63-million-allowance-case
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2026-08-21
Court allows Kilifi County to table new evidence in former DG's Sh6.3 million allowance case
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Fawzia Omar told Justice Monica Mbaru that his late husband was never paid his house allowance dues from 2013 to 2017 when he served as the deputy governor.
Court allows Kilifi County to table new evidence in former DG's Sh6.3 million allowance case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555866/from-wealth-to-land-and-power-why-purko-trust-is-at-crossroads
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2026-08-21
From wealth to land and power: Why Purko Trust is at crossroads
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The Purko Development Trust traces its roots to 1956, when it was established as the Purko Sheep Ranch, principally for livestock breeding and sales to the community
From wealth to land and power: Why Purko Trust is at crossroads
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001555868/the-men-with-the-whistle-who-are-the-premier-league-referees-now-who-has-left
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2026-08-21
The men with the whistle: Who are the Premier League referees now, who has left?
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For years, Premier League refereeing had its own cast of familiar faces. Mike Dean, Martin Atkinson, Jonathan Moss, Kevin Friend, Andre Marriner, Lee Mason and most recently, Anthony Taylor.
The men with the whistle: Who are the Premier League referees now, who has left?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555869/goonverment
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2026-08-21
Goonverment...
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Goonverment...
Goonverment...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555870/south-africa-police-bust-major-drugs-lab-arrest-two-mexicans
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2026-08-21
South Africa police bust major drugs lab, arrest two Mexicans
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Security forces raided the laboratory late Thursday and seized drugs and equipment worth around 600 million rand ($37 million), they said in a statement.
South Africa police bust major drugs lab, arrest two Mexicans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555871/kenyas-retinal-care-faces-access-and-continuity-gaps
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2026-08-21
Kenya's retinal care faces access and continuity gaps
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The country also has only about 10 to 11 specialists trained to manage these conditions.
Kenya's retinal care faces access and continuity gaps
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555872/zambia-police-summon-opposition-leader-after-disputed-vote
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2026-08-21
Zambia police summon opposition leader after disputed vote
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Mundubile finished second in the August 13 vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term and has vowed to challenge the results in court.
Zambia police summon opposition leader after disputed vote
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001555873/new-season-same-madness-kenyan-fans-deliver-unfiltered-verdicts-for-the-premier-league
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2026-08-21
New season, same madness: Kenyan fans deliver unfiltered verdicts for the Premier League
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In Nairobi, Arsenal faithful are radiating the unshakeable posture of reigning champions. Arteta is now the longest-serving manager in the top flight, a great example of how much of the Gunners’
New season, same madness: Kenyan fans deliver unfiltered verdicts for the Premier League
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555874/tanzania-court-rules-opposition-leader-has-case-to-answer-in-treason-trial
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2026-08-21
Tanzania court rules opposition leader has case to answer in treason trial
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"The court rules that the prosecution established a case which the accused needs to answer," said judge Dunstan Ndunguru.
Tanzania court rules opposition leader has case to answer in treason trial
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/work-life/article/2001555876/givans-odawa-agronomist-turning-bees-into-money-making-machine
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2026-08-21
Givans Odawa: Agronomist turning bees into money making machine
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In Kenya, farmers and conservation stakeholders have similarly raised concerns regarding the implications of pesticides as well as herbicides on bees.
Givans Odawa: Agronomist turning bees into money making machine
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555877/kakamegas-sikuli-market-gets-power-as-government-targets-40000-households
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2026-08-21
Kakamega's Sikuli Market gets power as government targets 40,000 households
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Implemented by REREC under the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, the project is set to connect electricity to approximately 125 rural households, local businesses, and public facilities.
Kakamega's Sikuli Market gets power as government targets 40,000 households
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555878/playing-with-danger-how-kenyan-parents-are-struggling-to-pull-children-from-roblox
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2026-08-21
Playing with danger: How Kenyan parents are struggling to pull children from Roblox
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One platform increasingly at the centre of these concerns is Roblox, a popular online gaming platform that allows users to create, play and interact with others.
Playing with danger: How Kenyan parents are struggling to pull children from Roblox
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001555879/australia-charges-man-over-trying-to-inform-russia-of-ukrainian-military-activities
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2026-08-21
Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities
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Australian police said Friday a man has been charged with foreign interference for allegedly seeking to inform Russia about Ukrainian military activities.
Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/dr-pesa/article/2001555881/entitlement-vs-financial-literacy-when-celebs-content-creators-turn-to-followers-for-help
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2026-08-21
Entitlement Vs financial literacy: When celebs, content creators turn to followers for help
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At what point does generosity become an expectation? And have social media followers, almost without realising it, become an informal emergency fund for the people they watch every day?
Entitlement Vs financial literacy: When celebs, content creators turn to followers for help
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555883/why-khalwale-blocked-president-ruto-from-attending-wifes-burial
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2026-08-21
Why Khalwale blocked President Ruto from attending wife's burial
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President Ruto had informed him of his intention to attend the funeral and later sent his personal assistant, Farouk Kibet, to seek coordinates for the presidential aircraft to land.
Why Khalwale blocked President Ruto from attending wife's burial
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555885/will-nderitu-muriithi-manage-to-swim-against-the-dominant-dcp-wave-in-laikipia
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2026-08-21
Will Nderitu Muriithi manage to swim against the dominant DCP wave in Laikipia
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As a governor, he put Laikipia on everybody lips when he announced that the devolved unit would be floating a seven-year infrastructure bond to finance smart towns, water and other public projects
Will Nderitu Muriithi manage to swim against the dominant DCP wave in Laikipia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555886/inadequate-funding-to-blame-for-healthcare-crisis-unions-say
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2026-08-21
Inadequate funding to blame for healthcare crisis, unions say
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Kenya’s healthcare challenges are largely due to inadequate and delayed financing, health union officials have said.
Inadequate funding to blame for healthcare crisis, unions say
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555889/eldoret-human-rights-defenders-raise-concerns-over-police-misconduct
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2026-08-21
Eldoret human rights defenders raise concerns over police misconduct
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Human rights defenders in Uasin Gishu County have called for an independent investigation into the professional conduct of senior police officers in the North Rift.
Eldoret human rights defenders raise concerns over police misconduct
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001555891/back-to-where-it-began-joyce-wambua-returns-with-literary-triumph
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2026-08-21
Back to where it began: Joyce Wambua returns with literary triumph
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Never one to shy away from controversy, Joyce Wambua Osborne often describes her life as a series of escape rooms. Not games or adventures, but seasons that required strategy.
Back to where it began: Joyce Wambua returns with literary triumph
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001555893/engineers-urge-full-implementation-of-the-technology-act
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2026-08-21
Engineers urge full implementation of the Technology Act
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The Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians (IET-K) has called on the government to expedite the appointment and operationalisation of the Engineering Technology Board
Engineers urge full implementation of the Technology Act
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555895/ruto-allies-forced-to-declare-support-for-sifuna-at-khalwale-wifes-funeral
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2026-08-21
Ruto allies forced to declare support for Sifuna at Khalwale wife's funeral
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The funeral service, held at Malinya Grounds in Malinya, Ikolomani Constituency, provided a stark reflection of the shifting political undercurrents in the Western region.
Ruto allies forced to declare support for Sifuna at Khalwale wife's funeral
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555896/kenya-expands-gbv-response-shifting-focus-to-prevention-survivor-support
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2026-08-21
Kenya expands GBV response, shifting focus to prevention, survivor support
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Kenya is expanding its GBV and femicide response by strengthening survivor support, reporting channels, justice systems and economic empowerment.
Kenya expands GBV response, shifting focus to prevention, survivor support
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555897/experts-urge-government-to-fix-quality-of-care-to-curb-maternal-newborn-deaths
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2026-08-21
Experts urge Government to fix quality of care to curb maternal, newborn deaths
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Experts have called for better quality care in hospitals to curb maternal and newborn deaths in the country.
Experts urge Government to fix quality of care to curb maternal, newborn deaths
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555898/10000-new-police-officers-to-bolster-security-ahead-of-2027-polls
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2026-08-21
10,000 new police officers to bolster security ahead of 2027 polls
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Kenya is deploying 10,000 newly trained police officers ahead of the 2027 General Election to address staffing gaps, strengthen security operations and respond to emerging threats.
10,000 new police officers to bolster security ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555899/kcaa-clarifies-new-wilson-airport-flight-procedures
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2026-08-21
KCAA clarifies new Wilson Airport flight procedures
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KCAA clarifies new flight procedures introduced at Wilson Airport were issued to facilitate the reopening of Runway 07/25 and were not prompted by two aircraft incidents reported earlier this year.
KCAA clarifies new Wilson Airport flight procedures
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555900/high-court-dismisses-fake-canadian-embassy-officials-bid-to-stop-sh79m-visa-fraud-prosecution
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2026-08-21
High Court dismisses fake Canadian Embassy official's bid to stop Sh7.9m visa fraud prosecution
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The High Court has dismissed Brian Reeves Obare’s petition seeking to stop his prosecution over allegations that he fraudulently obtained Sh7.9 million.
High Court dismisses fake Canadian Embassy official's bid to stop Sh7.9m visa fraud prosecution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001555902/city-hall-in-rush-to-expand-drainage-system-ahead-of-el-nino
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2026-08-21
City Hall in rush to expand drainage system ahead of El Nino
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Governor Johnson Sakaja, while calling on city residents to remain alert and proactive, said City Hall has intensified preparations and accelerated identification of hotspots.
City Hall in rush to expand drainage system ahead of El Nino
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555903/mukumu-girls-fined-sh300000-for-sharing-minors-photo-without-consent
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2026-08-21
Mukumu Girls fined Sh300,000 for sharing minor's photo without consent
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The order was issued by DPC Immaculate Kassait in a determination arising from a complaint over the unauthorised release of a Form Four student's photograph.
Mukumu Girls fined Sh300,000 for sharing minor's photo without consent
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001555904/ruiru-prison-farm-to-grow-coffee-on-100-acres-under-sh73m-irrigation-project
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2026-08-21
Ruiru Prison Farm to grow coffee on 100 acres under Sh73m irrigation project
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A Sh73 million irrigation project at Ruiru Prison Farm in Kiambu County will put 100 acres under coffee and more than 20 acres under horticulture, boosting food production and generating income.
Ruiru Prison Farm to grow coffee on 100 acres under Sh73m irrigation project
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555907/report-six-out-of-10-women-suffer-physical-and-sexual-violence
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2026-08-21
Report: Six out of 10 women suffer physical and sexual violence
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The Judiciary and the Children’s Department have called for stronger community and institutional action to tackle sexual and gender-based violence in Bungoma.
Report: Six out of 10 women suffer physical and sexual violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-21
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