https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554801/billions-drained-in-state-house-spending-spree
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2026-08-12
Billions drained in State House spending spree
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Ruto has consistently defended the meetings, dismissing critics who argue that State House has been reduced to a political mobilization centre.
Billions drained in State House spending spree
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555068/sifuna-is-changing-kenyan-politics-from-all-corners
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2026-08-12
Sifuna is changing Kenyan politics from all corners
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Many dismissed Edwin Sifuna’s emergence as a serious contender largely because none of us saw it coming. I doubt even Sifuna saw it coming.
Sifuna is changing Kenyan politics from all corners
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555070/what-kenya-should-do-to-gain-fully-from-duty-china-duty-free-trade
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2026-08-12
What Kenya should do to gain fully from duty China duty-free trade
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In March 2026, Kenya flagged off the first consignment of Kenyan exports to China under the Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement.
What Kenya should do to gain fully from duty China duty-free trade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555072/resurgent-ethnic-nationalism-a-threat-to-democracy
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2026-08-12
Resurgent ethnic nationalism a threat to democracy
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The national elections of 2022 were widely regarded as a coming-of-age moment for Kenya’s democracy. Issue-driven politics appeared to matter more than the parochial ethnic loyalties of the past
Resurgent ethnic nationalism a threat to democracy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555093/small-traders-oppose-kras-planned-28pc-customs-hike
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2026-08-12
Small traders oppose KRA's planned 28pc customs hike
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Kenya’s small traders have opposed a planned 28 per cent increase in consolidated cargo that is set to take effect on August 21.
Small traders oppose KRA's planned 28pc customs hike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555102/how-diversification-from-fruit-farming-boosts-income-for-queens-of-the-convent
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2026-08-12
How diversification from fruit farming boosts income for queens of the convent
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Until three years ago, Mount Carmel Convent Farm produced only passion fruit for the Sisters’ consumption. However, the Sisters realised that the high-value 0.9-acre farm was not being fully utilised
How diversification from fruit farming boosts income for queens of the convent
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555104/consumption-vs-production-digital-lenders-struggle-to-transform-sector
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2026-08-12
Consumption vs production: Digital lenders struggle to transform sector
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For an economy struggling not only to create new jobs but also to improve incomes, the solace for many has been digital loans. And, for this reason, the digital lending business has thrived
Consumption vs production: Digital lenders struggle to transform sector
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555105/the-hidden-tax-burdens-that-keep-menstrual-hygiene-products-out-of-the-price-range
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2026-08-12
The hidden tax burdens that keep menstrual hygiene products out of the price range
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Kenya’s sanitary towel tax policy is under renewed scrutiny, with a new NAYA Kenya and UNFPA report calling for menstrual products to be zero-rated for VAT.
The hidden tax burdens that keep menstrual hygiene products out of the price range
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555106/governors-reject-senate-fiscal-performance-ranking-say-it-overlooked-key-realities
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2026-08-12
Governors reject Senate fiscal performance ranking, say it overlooked key realities
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The Council of Governors (CoG) has challenged the methodology used by the Senate to rank counties on fiscal performance.
Governors reject Senate fiscal performance ranking, say it overlooked key realities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555109/kenya-power-decries-downside-of-increased-solar-wind-power-supply
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2026-08-12
Kenya Power decries downside of increased solar, wind power supply
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Kenya Power has expressed concern over the growing share of energy supplied to the national grid from wind and solar sources, saying it is increasingly undermining the quality of electricity supply
Kenya Power decries downside of increased solar, wind power supply
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555112/uganda-military-gives-turkana-herders-14-days-to-return-cattle-allegedly-stolen-from-uganda
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2026-08-12
Uganda military gives Turkana herders 14 days to return cattle allegedly stolen from Uganda
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The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has given Turkana pastoralists a 14-day ultimatum to recover and return 12 cattle allegedly stolen from Dodoth communities in Uganda.
Uganda military gives Turkana herders 14 days to return cattle allegedly stolen from Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555113/millers-brace-for-wheat-price-hikes-amid-imports-impasse
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2026-08-12
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
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The association that represents the grain milling industry, is warning that continued delays in the release of C60 wheat import approvals could soon lead to an increase in the price of wheat flour
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555114/cbk-retains-benchmark-rate-at-875pc
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2026-08-12
CBK retains benchmark rate at 8.75pc
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CBK has maintained the benchmark lending rate at 8.75 per cent for the third consecutive time since February, citing a positive outlook on the country's economic growth.
CBK retains benchmark rate at 8.75pc
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555117/inside-a-tense-broad-based-parliamentary-group-meeting-that-led-to-a-walkout-by-mt-kenya-mps-in-defence-of-kindiki
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2026-08-12
Inside a tense Broad-Based parliamentary group meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs in defence of Kindiki
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In the Broad-Based Government, the meeting escalated into a walkout after Mt Kenya leaders protested in defence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Inside a tense Broad-Based parliamentary group meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs in defence of Kindiki
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555119/kaptagat-grannies-football-squads-scoring-goals-for-forest-conservation
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2026-08-12
Kaptagat grannies football squads scoring goals for forest conservation
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On paper, most of them are over 60 years old. In motion, however, advanced age becomes almost impossible to believe.
Kaptagat grannies football squads scoring goals for forest conservation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555120/mbadi-ichungwah-and-junet-tell-off-gachagua-over-ruto-promises
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2026-08-12
Mbadi, Ichungwah and Junet tell off Gachagua over Ruto promises
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Rigathi Gachagua yesterday stirred a storm in political circles over his heavy criticism of President William Ruto's scorecard at four years, where he accused him of state capture.
Mbadi, Ichungwah and Junet tell off Gachagua over Ruto promises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555122/gachagua-bombshell
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2026-08-12
Gachagua bombshell
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of going against the very promises he made to Kenyans as he sought office.
Gachagua bombshell
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555124/from-10-point-agenda-to-2027-can-the-broad-based-alliance-sell-its-record
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2026-08-12
From 10-point agenda to 2027: Can the broad-based alliance sell its record?
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Kenya’s broad-based government is increasingly being shaped into a political vehicle for next year's General Election.
From 10-point agenda to 2027: Can the broad-based alliance sell its record?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555126/iebc-kicks-off-tendering-process-for-election-technology-amid-intense-political-scrutiny
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2026-08-12
IEBC kicks off tendering process for election technology amid intense political scrutiny
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IEBC has officially opened the tendering process for the multi-billion-shilling election technology and materials, exactly one year ahead of the decisive August 10, 2027 polls.
IEBC kicks off tendering process for election technology amid intense political scrutiny
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555128/music-faith-and-culture-take-centre-stage-as-kenyas-finest-showcase-creativity
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2026-08-12
Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity
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The Kenya Music Festival Winners’ Concert in Bungoma showcased young talent while promoting cultural and social values through music and dance.
Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555129/court-calls-out-ruto-team-for-removing-abduction-victims-from-kcnhr-list
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2026-08-12
Court calls out Ruto team for removing abduction victims from KCNHR list
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High Court orders Makau Mutua’s panel to set aside Sh105 million for 35 Gen-Z abduction victims.
Court calls out Ruto team for removing abduction victims from KCNHR list
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555130/petition-on-pensions-scheme
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2026-08-12
Petition on pensions scheme
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Government rejects merging Kenya’s old DB pension scheme with PSSS, citing financial and legal challenges.
Petition on pensions scheme
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001554983/loans
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2026-08-11
Loans
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Loans
Loans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554994/court-detains-officer-rider-and-driver-linked-to-dr-victoria-mutisos-murder
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2026-08-11
Court detains officer, rider and driver linked to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
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Three suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso’s murder will remain in custody for 30 days as detectives pursue more suspects, firearms and forensic evidence.
Court detains officer, rider and driver linked to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554995/counties-must-move-beyond-bureaucracy-to-deliver-for-kenyans
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2026-08-11
Counties must move beyond bureaucracy to deliver for Kenyans
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Kenya’s 13-year devolution journey has improved services in marginalised regions, but counties must strengthen financial management and service delivery to fully realise its promise.
Counties must move beyond bureaucracy to deliver for Kenyans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554996/family-of-slain-mt-elgon-politician-wasama-demands-justice
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2026-08-11
Family of slain Mt Elgon politician Wasama demands justice
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Family of slain businessman Nathan Wasama Masai wants investigators to probe his killing, including possible political motives, as police pursue leads.
Family of slain Mt Elgon politician Wasama demands justice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554997/kenyans-must-play-central-role-in-imagining-their-future
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2026-08-11
Kenyans must play central role in imagining their future
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Kenya’s proposed post-Vision 2030 national conversation offers an opportunity to rethink the country’s future, but meaningful progress requires more than ambitious targets.
Kenyans must play central role in imagining their future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554998/concern-over-wanton-spending-in-state-house-visits
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2026-08-11
Concern over wanton spending in State House visits
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Ruto’s frequent State House delegations are raising questions over public spending, political mobilisation and promises made as the 2027 election approaches.
Concern over wanton spending in State House visits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001555000/mudavadi-wetangula-political-stock-trading-at-an-all-time-low
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2026-08-11
Mudavadi, Wetang'ula political stock trading at an all-time low
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President William Ruto’s political standing in Western Kenya is weakening as voter frustration grows over poor leadership, stalled development, and economic hardship.
Mudavadi, Wetang'ula political stock trading at an all-time low
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555002/goons-threaten-credible-polls-as-police-unmoved
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2026-08-11
Goons threaten credible polls as police unmoved
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Political goonism is raising fears over Kenya’s 2027 elections, with rights groups and security experts questioning police readiness to curb violence.
Goons threaten credible polls as police unmoved
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555004/game-of-numbers-how-ruto-and-rivals-can-win-the-2027-poll
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2026-08-11
Game of numbers: How Ruto and rivals can win the 2027 poll
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One year to the 2027 election, Ruto leads polls but faces a fragmented opposition as regional alliances, coalitions and voter turnout shape the race.
Game of numbers: How Ruto and rivals can win the 2027 poll
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001555005/what-economists-can-learn-from-golf
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2026-08-11
What economists can learn from golf
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Taxation, subsidies, devolution and affirmative action can help level unequal starting points and build a fairer, more inclusive Kenyan society.
What economists can learn from golf
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555006/high-profile-mt-kenya-leaders-skip-critical-odm-uda-meeting-in-naivasha
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2026-08-11
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODM, UDA meeting in Naivasha
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UDA-ODM talks face fresh tensions as key Mt Kenya leaders skip the Naivasha retreat, exposing divisions over 2027 power-sharing and the Deputy President position.
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODM, UDA meeting in Naivasha
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001555007/selling-off-public-assets-only-offers-temporary-relief-to-debt-crisis-says-world-bank
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2026-08-11
Selling off public assets only offers temporary relief to debt crisis, says World Bank
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The World Bank has criticised the government’s strategy of off-loading lucrative public assets, warning that selling these prized businesses only offers short-term relief to the country’s debt crisis.
Selling off public assets only offers temporary relief to debt crisis, says World Bank
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555008/one-year-to-the-polls-iebc-battles-leadership-gaps-funding-crunch
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2026-08-11
One year to the polls: IEBC battles leadership gaps, funding crunch
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IEBC has released its 2027 election roadmap, setting deadlines for public officers, parties and candidates while highlighting voter registration and leadership vacancies.
One year to the polls: IEBC battles leadership gaps, funding crunch
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555009/millions-sink-into-stalled-governors-residences-despite-srcs-deadline-that-lapsed-4-years-ago
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2026-08-11
Millions sink into stalled governors' residences despite SRC's deadline that lapsed 4 years ago
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Counties are spending millions on governors’ residences despite stalled projects, cost overruns and abandoned works, with audits raising concerns over value for money.
Millions sink into stalled governors' residences despite SRC's deadline that lapsed 4 years ago
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001555010/kenya-has-ninety-days-to-price-the-rain
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2026-08-11
Kenya has ninety days to price the rain
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Kenya’s forecast El Niño conditions could raise business costs and disrupt energy, logistics and infrastructure, making climate risk a financial issue that requires proactive planning and investment.
Kenya has ninety days to price the rain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555012/more-than-630000-bags-of-coffee-traded-in-the-year
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2026-08-11
More than 630,000 bags of coffee traded in the year
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Kenya has managed to auction 637,444 bags of coffee in the last 10 months, making up to Sh38.3 billion.
More than 630,000 bags of coffee traded in the year
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555013/broad-based-pg-puts-fence-sitters-on-notice-as-scramble-for-defectors-intensifies
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2026-08-11
Broad based PG puts fence sitters on notice as scramble for defectors intensifies
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UDA and ODM are racing to consolidate parliamentary numbers ahead of 2027, wooing defectors and warning fence-sitters as talks on zoning and power-sharing intensify.
Broad based PG puts fence sitters on notice as scramble for defectors intensifies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555014/shafdb-approved-to-issue-bonds-to-raise-funds-for-housing-project
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2026-08-11
ShafDB approved to issue bonds to raise funds for housing project
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Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) has received a nod to issue bonds as a way of mobilising capital to fund its housing project in Africa.
ShafDB approved to issue bonds to raise funds for housing project
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555015/two-thirds-gender-rule-will-2027-finally-be-the-year
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2026-08-11
Two-thirds gender rule: Will 2027 finally be the year?
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Kenya’s two-thirds gender rule remains largely unfulfilled 15 years after the Constitution, with women underrepresented as Parliament considers new reforms.
Two-thirds gender rule: Will 2027 finally be the year?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555016/rutos-uhc-promise-check-as-2027-polls-nears
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2026-08-11
Ruto's UHC promise check as 2027 polls nears
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UHC remains unfinished a year before the 2027 election, with experts citing SHA gaps, funding challenges, medicine shortages and weak implementation.
Ruto's UHC promise check as 2027 polls nears
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555017/a-credible-iebc-must-be-voter-centric-not-politician-centric
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2026-08-11
A credible IEBC must be voter-centric, not politician-centric
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Kenya must strengthen the IEBC’s preparedness, transparency and electoral systems to ensure voters remain at the centre of the 2027 General Election.
A credible IEBC must be voter-centric, not politician-centric
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555018/kenya-swimming-team-buoyant-ahead-of-east-africa-challenge
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2026-08-11
Kenya swimming team buoyant ahead of East Africa challenge
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Kenya’s swimmers to this year’s East Africa School Games are plunging back into the regional arena wiser and hungrier than ever before.
Kenya swimming team buoyant ahead of East Africa challenge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001555019/njoroge-wins-sixth-pgk-equator
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2026-08-11
Njoroge wins sixth PGK Equator
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Pro Samuel Njoroge delivered a sterling 12-under-par 280 total gross over 72-holes to triumph in the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at the Nakuru Golf Club layout.
Njoroge wins sixth PGK Equator
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555020/ai-personnel-tally-questions-linger-over-2027-polls
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2026-08-11
AI, personnel, tally questions linger over 2027 polls
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Kenya’s 2027 election faces legal challenges over Bomas tallying, diaspora voting and AI-driven electoral manipulation, with key cases pending before the courts.
AI, personnel, tally questions linger over 2027 polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555021/the-13th-parliament-has-been-accused-of-being-the-house-of-bribery-and-outright-corruption
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2026-08-11
The 13th parliament has been accused of being the house of bribery and outright corruption
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Parliament faces mounting bribery and corruption allegations, with lawmakers and leaders making claims of cash-for-votes and extortion in legislative and oversight processes.
The 13th parliament has been accused of being the house of bribery and outright corruption
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555022/its-down-to-prayers-after-nairobi-bids-to-host-world-athletics-event
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2026-08-11
It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event
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Nairobi has officially entered the race to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after Athletics Kenya (AK) submitted the country’s formal bid to host the global showpiece.
It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555023/kenya-tops-in-africa-finishes-second-in-the-world-at-u20-show
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2026-08-11
Kenya tops in Africa, finishes second in the world at U20 show
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Kenya once again showed Africa the way when it emerged top on the continent and second globally at the World Under-20 Championships yesterday.
Kenya tops in Africa, finishes second in the world at U20 show
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001555026/kenya-tops-in-africa-winds-up-second-in-the-world-at-u20-show
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2026-08-11
Kenya tops in Africa, winds up second in the world at U20 show
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Kenya once again showed Africa the way when it emerged top on the continent and second globally at the World U-20 Championships, which concluded in Eugene, Oregon, USA
Kenya tops in Africa, winds up second in the world at U20 show
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001555027/njoroge-triumphs-in-sixth-pgk-equator-tour
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2026-08-11
Njoroge triumphs in sixth PGK Equator Tour
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Pro Samuel Njoroge delivered a sterling 12-under-par 280 total gross over 72-holes to triumph in the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at the Nakuru Golf Club layout
Njoroge triumphs in sixth PGK Equator Tour
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555028/will-champions-kisii-school-survive-east-africas-ultimate-battle
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2026-08-11
Will champions Kisii School survive East Africa's ultimate battle?
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History is a notoriously heavy burden in schools’ sports where defending a title is a feat that more often than not borders on the impossible.
Will champions Kisii School survive East Africa's ultimate battle?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555029/kenya-swimming-team-buoyant-ahead-of-east-africa-schools-contests
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2026-08-11
Kenya swimming team buoyant ahead of East Africa schools contests
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Pained by last year’s narrow miss, Kenya’s swimmers to this year’s East Africa School Games are plunging back into the regional arena wiser and hungrier than ever before.
Kenya swimming team buoyant ahead of East Africa schools contests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/daisy-maritim/article/2001555030/school-games-newbies-ack-chepsaita-eye-memorable-east-africa-debut
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2026-08-11
School games: Newbies ACK Chepsaita eye memorable East Africa debut
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After bagging silver at this year’s National Term Two games, ACK Chepsaita are now keen to excel at the 2026 East Africa games that begin on Friday in Morogoro, Tanzania.
School games: Newbies ACK Chepsaita eye memorable East Africa debut
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001555031/ouma-links-up-with-sichenje-as-charlton-athletic-opens-new-chapter-for-kenyan-midfielder
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2026-08-11
Ouma links up with Sichenje as Charlton Athletic opens new chapter for Kenyan midfielder
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Timothy Ouma has begun a new chapter in England with a familiar face waiting for him at Charlton Athletic.
Ouma links up with Sichenje as Charlton Athletic opens new chapter for Kenyan midfielder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001555032/its-down-to-prayers-after-nairobi-bids-to-host-world-athletics-event
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2026-08-11
It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event
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Nairobi has officially entered the race to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after Athletics Kenya (AK) submitted the country’s formal bid to host the global showpiece.
It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics event
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001555033/court-freezes-plan-to-hike-gambling-casino-licence-fees
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2026-08-11
Court freezes plan to hike gambling, casino licence fees
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The High Court sitting in Nairobi has granted betting firms and casinos a major reprieve after freezing new licensing fees.
Court freezes plan to hike gambling, casino licence fees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001555034/world-has-changed-and-african-states-must-rethink-how-they-grow-economies
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2026-08-11
World has changed and African States must rethink how they grow economies
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The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks.
World has changed and African States must rethink how they grow economies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555035/russian-barrage-on-ukraine-kills-9-wounds-dozens
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2026-08-11
Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens
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Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, after Kyiv warned that Moscow had received more ballistic missiles from North Korea.
Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001555038/schools-closed-as-indonesia-battles-wildfires
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2026-08-11
Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires
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Dozens of Indonesian schools were closed for a second day amid the spreading haze of wildfires plaguing the archipelago at the start of a long and intense dry season worsened by El Nino.
Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555039/trump-says-would-be-terrible-mistake-to-oust-embattled-infantino
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2026-08-11
Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino
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US President Trump says it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors.
Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555040/matiangi-dismisses-mole-claims-hits-back-at-gachagua
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2026-08-11
Matiang'i dismisses 'mole' claims, hits back at Gachagua
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Matiangi denied having any links to Ruto’s UDA, while acknowledging that he has no personal problem with the President.
Matiang'i dismisses 'mole' claims, hits back at Gachagua
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555041/gachagua-rallies-maasai-voters-against-ruto-in-narok
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2026-08-11
Gachagua rallies Maasai voters against Ruto in Narok
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Gachagua urged the Maasai and Mount Kenya communities living in Narok to unite and vote out President William Ruto and his allies in next year’s General Election.
Gachagua rallies Maasai voters against Ruto in Narok
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555043/fikirinis-bodyguard-granted-bail-extension-pending-ballistics-report
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2026-08-11
Fikirini's bodyguard granted bail extension pending ballistics report
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A police bodyguard linked to the fatal shooting of a youth mobiliser has been given ten more days to remain free on bond as investigators await a crucial ballistic report.
Fikirini's bodyguard granted bail extension pending ballistics report
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555044/ebola-closes-in-on-2000-deaths-as-drc-outbreak-tests-limits-of-response
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2026-08-11
Ebola closes in on 2,000 deaths as DRC outbreak tests limits of response
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The numbers expose the scale of an outbreak that has already become the largest Ebola epidemic recorded in the DRC.
Ebola closes in on 2,000 deaths as DRC outbreak tests limits of response
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555050/kenya-railways-md-philip-mainga-barred-from-office
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2026-08-11
Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga barred from office
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Employment court blocks Philip Mainga from exercising powers as Kenya Railways MD and CEO.
Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga barred from office
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555053/oil-prices-jump-further-as-hopes-for-hormuz-deal-fade
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2026-08-11
Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
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Donald Trump said he would seek conflict compensation from Iran as part of any peace negotiations
Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001555054/ogiek-community-urged-to-turn-rich-culture-into-tourism-opportunities
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2026-08-11
Ogiek community urged to turn rich culture into tourism opportunities
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The Ogiek community has been urged to embrace cultural and eco-tourism as sustainable ways of generating income, preserving its rich heritage and protecting ancestral land.
Ogiek community urged to turn rich culture into tourism opportunities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555056/oburu-oginga-resigns-as-senate-energy-committee-chair
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2026-08-11
Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair, replaced by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang.
Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555057/syria-sentences-bashar-al-assad-to-death-in-absentia-over-atrocities
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2026-08-11
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities
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More than half a million people were killed and millions displaced, while tens of thousands of people disappeared, many into the country's brutal prison system.
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555058/nakuru-county-officials-face-jail-for-failing-to-pay-sh83m-legal-fees
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2026-08-11
Nakuru County officials face jail for failing to pay Sh83m legal fees
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The officials have until September 16 to ensure the Sh83.86 million debt, including interest and costs, is settled to avoid facing the court over the alleged disobedience.
Nakuru County officials face jail for failing to pay Sh83m legal fees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555059/stop-branding-rivals-moles-kioni-cautions-opposition-leaders
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2026-08-11
Stop branding rivals 'moles', Kioni cautions opposition leaders
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Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni has urged the opposition to close ranks and present a united front against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 general election.
Stop branding rivals 'moles', Kioni cautions opposition leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555061/gachagua-to-ruto-cushion-the-payslip-by-suspending-housing-levy
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2026-08-11
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua calls on State to review PAYE tax bands and suspend Housing Levy, says workers' payslips are burdened by taxes.
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001555062/voter-registration-drive-gains-momentum-in-mandera-ahead-of-2027
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2026-08-11
Voter registration drive gains momentum in Mandera ahead of 2027
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The voter mobilisation campaign comes against the backdrop of growing political activity in Mandera County,
Voter registration drive gains momentum in Mandera ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555063/why-kenyan-students-risk-deeper-debt-under-new-university-funding-model
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2026-08-11
Why Kenyan students risk deeper debt under new university funding model
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Kenyan students face renewed uncertainty over how they will finance their education as the government moves toward a new higher education funding system.
Why Kenyan students risk deeper debt under new university funding model
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001555064/ku-blak-blad-inspired-to-go-for-jugular-in-kabeberi-sevens
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2026-08-11
KU Blak Blad inspired to go for jugular in Kabeberi Sevens
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Kenyatta University Blak Blad RFC have declared their intention to lift the 37th edition of the Kabeberi Sevens, set for this weekend at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
KU Blak Blad inspired to go for jugular in Kabeberi Sevens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001555065/somali-referee-denied-world-cup-proud-to-oversee-uefa-super-cup
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2026-08-11
Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super Cup
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Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied refereeing at the World Cup after being refused entry to the USA, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa
Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001555066/young-musicians-get-new-platform-to-showcase-talent-and-earn
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2026-08-11
Young musicians get new platform to showcase talent and earn
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Participants will be required to show their dance moves to win flash prizes starting from Sh2,000 up to Sh250,000, depending on the strength of creativity and the work put in a live rap challenge.
Young musicians get new platform to showcase talent and earn
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555067/oswago-kenya-risks-repeating-election-mistakes-without-reforms
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2026-08-11
Oswago: Kenya risks repeating election mistakes without reforms
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Former IEBC CEO James Oswago calls for a national conversation on how Kenya funds, prepares for and conducts elections, warning country risks repeating same mistakes every five years.
Oswago: Kenya risks repeating election mistakes without reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555069/flower-farm-worker-dies-by-suicide-in-naivasha
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2026-08-11
Flower farm worker dies by suicide in Naivasha
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A flower farm worker in Naivasha died by suicide in what relatives suspect could be due to financial frustration.
Flower farm worker dies by suicide in Naivasha
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001555074/kijabe-bar-closure-sparks-debate-over-church-influence-liquor-regulation
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2026-08-11
Kijabe bar closure sparks debate over church influence, liquor regulation
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A simmering dispute in Kijabe village has erupted into a confrontation pitting religious influence against government regulation following the revocation of a newly issued liquor licence.
Kijabe bar closure sparks debate over church influence, liquor regulation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555077/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-kills-more-than-2000
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2026-08-11
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills more than 2,000
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The case fatality rate of the current outbreak is estimated by Congolese health authorities to be 45.9 percent.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills more than 2,000
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555078/you-have-failed-kenyans-gachagua-tells-ruto
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2026-08-11
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto
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“Kenyans are not safe, our children are not safe, investors are not safe and foreigners are not safe. Foreigners are not safe, Investors are not safe, no one in Kenya is safe.”
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555079/stakeholders-demand-action-against-political-goon-networks-ahead-of-polls
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2026-08-11
Stakeholders demand action against political goon networks ahead of polls
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Kenya risks sliding into another cycle of election-related violence if the growing trend of political goonism is not confronted early, stakeholders have warned.
Stakeholders demand action against political goon networks ahead of polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555083/sha-enrollment-hits-322-million-but-only-5-million-pay-premiums
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2026-08-11
SHA enrollment hits 32.2 million but only 5 million pay premiums
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Health CS Duale noted that 32.2 million Kenyans are SHA registered members, with Mombasa leading in registration, having achieved an 80 per cent registration rate.
SHA enrollment hits 32.2 million but only 5 million pay premiums
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555084/gachagua-ruto-has-presided-over-lawlessness-and-anarchy
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2026-08-11
Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
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According to the DCP leader some figures in the security sector were the financiers and planners of goons and were presiding over the cover-up of killings on Ruto’s behalf.
Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555085/three-missing-indian-nationals-rescued-in-ruiru
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2026-08-11
Three missing Indian nationals rescued in Ruiru
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A Kenyan minor, who was allegedly working as a house help, was also found at the premises.
Three missing Indian nationals rescued in Ruiru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555086/road-carnage-costs-kenya-sh15-trillion-of-gdp-annually
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2026-08-11
Road carnage costs Kenya Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually
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Taxpayers are losing an estimated Sh1.5 trillion of the country's Gross Domestic Product every year to road carnage, representing eight per cent of the income.
Road carnage costs Kenya Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555089/18-killed-including-children-in-egypt-workers-pick-up-crash
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2026-08-11
18 killed including children in Egypt workers' pick-up crash
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Egypt's health ministry had earlier said there were 47 casualties, including some 30 injured in the crash.
18 killed including children in Egypt workers' pick-up crash
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001555091/tough-times-for-nairobi-county-employees-as-salaries-delay
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2026-08-11
Tough times for Nairobi county employees as salaries delay
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Nairobi City County Government employees have gone for two months without salaries, forcing some to abscond duties.
Tough times for Nairobi county employees as salaries delay
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555094/safaricom-launches-pata-more-campaign-to-ease-burden-for-traders
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2026-08-11
Safaricom launches Pata More campaign to ease burden for traders
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Safaricom has launched ‘Pata More’ in Rift Valley region to give its customers, especially small-scale traders value for money across its products and services.
Safaricom launches Pata More campaign to ease burden for traders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555095/water-firms-seek-cheaper-electricity-tariffs-amid-rising-operating-costs
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2026-08-11
Water firms seek cheaper electricity tariffs amid rising operating costs
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Water companies have urged the government to stop charging them commercial electricity tariffs, saying the high cost of power is driving up the cost of providing essential water services to Kenyans.
Water firms seek cheaper electricity tariffs amid rising operating costs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001555097/us-existing-home-sales-drop-in-july-as-mortgage-rates-weigh-on-buying
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2026-08-11
US existing home sales drop in July as mortgage rates weigh on buying
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Sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped in July, industry data released on Tuesday showed, as high mortgage rates -- and fears of further rate hikes -- weighed on activity.
US existing home sales drop in July as mortgage rates weigh on buying
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555098/us-rights-groups-sue-trump-over-icc-sanctions
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2026-08-11
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
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Rights groups on Tuesday sued US President Donald Trump over his sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, saying the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice.
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555099/myanmar-escalating-aerial-attacks-on-civilians-un-probe
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2026-08-11
Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe
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The Myanmar military has escalated its aerial attacks against civilians, with the conflict ravaging the country showing no signs of abating, UN investigators said Tuesday.
Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555101/ballot-2027
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2026-08-11
Ballot 2027...
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Ballot 2027...
Ballot 2027...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555110/dci-hits-back-at-gachagua-over-abduction-incompetence-claims
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2026-08-11
DCI hits back at Gachagua over abduction, incompetence claims
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DCI said it does not sanction, facilitate, conceal, or participate in criminal conduct.
DCI hits back at Gachagua over abduction, incompetence claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555111/lamus-marubu-ditches-uda-cites-frustrations-from-timamy
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2026-08-11
Lamu's Marubu ditches UDA, cites frustrations from Timamy
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“The intention is hereby withdrawn. Neither I, my team nor my political allies will participate in further UDA mobilisation grassroots elections or party activities.”
Lamu's Marubu ditches UDA, cites frustrations from Timamy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555116/blow-to-ruto-as-gatundu-south-lamu-mps-quit-uda
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2026-08-11
Blow to Ruto as Gatundu South, Lamu MPs quit UDA
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Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe and Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu Monicah, announced their withdrawal from the UDA party, citing unfulfilled promises
Blow to Ruto as Gatundu South, Lamu MPs quit UDA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-11
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