https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559407/8th-day-how-strikes-staffing-threaten-kenyas-uhc-push 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 8th Day: How Strikes, staffing threaten Kenya's UHC push https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xoeVt9TzKy5Kw507JLDa6J44IalI1VY5IXnQqF0b.jpg UHC cannot be achieved through health insurance reforms, equipment and financing alone; it also requires a stable, adequately staffed and properly supported healthcare workforce. 8th Day: How Strikes, staffing threaten Kenya's UHC push Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559408/the-rise-and-rise-of-sifuna-to-a-presidential-candidate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 The rise and rise of Sifuna to a Presidential candidate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XWMvYYZP4waaO8EsBMqirUl64n1PbGdVoi1G9GlS.jpg Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rise to a Presidential candidate under the Equitable Party (TEP) ticket was accelerated after he was kicked out as the ODM Party Secretary General. The rise and rise of Sifuna to a Presidential candidate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559411/end-of-long-wait-as-linda-mwananchi-gets-sifunas-2027-vehicle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-05 End of long wait as Linda Mwananchi gets Sifuna's 2027 vehicle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0qnftvyqg88AaeVRBpXil5ph6oVnNqXQa0c9Y8Sf.jpg Linda Mwananchi has finally found a political home for its 2027 presidential bid, taking over the leadership of The Equitable Party, with Senator Sifuna being the presidential candidate. End of long wait as Linda Mwananchi gets Sifuna's 2027 vehicle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-05 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559300/world-bank-tips-kenya-on-jobs-to-reverse-flagging-economic-fortunes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 World Bank tips Kenya on jobs to reverse flagging economic fortunes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KCCd3lGy3bk2z08N1ZlEay3C3XQTH1hpSxXWqq8p.jpg Roughly one million Kenyans enter the labour market each year, but only about 100,000 are absorbed into formal jobs. World Bank tips Kenya on jobs to reverse flagging economic fortunes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559302/rutos-army-keeps-kalonzos-troops-busy-in-his-ukambani-backyard 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Ruto's army keeps Kalonzo's troops busy in his Ukambani backyard https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DyGfMod5mh5SoSryaM6n2KRfvBJ2vdW4x1Ic1i2u.jpg President William Ruto appears to be leaving nothing to chance as he strives to frustrate Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s political grip on the lower Eastern region. Ruto's army keeps Kalonzo's troops busy in his Ukambani backyard Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559304/our-weakness-should-not-silence-our-values-conversation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Our weakness should not silence our values conversation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pggvzVfgnSiMyIYEvYxgjOSt23bUbXRZlqJjyaAC.jpg The language of billions should not be used to command people to bow! Economic transformation must not require moral deafness. Our weakness should not silence our values conversation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001559305/lamu-oil-refinery-have-african-investors-finally-come-of-age 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Lamu oil refinery: Have African investors finally come of age? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/afS43e1OBrlQD8wcyx8m1SmCNhbP1QUQAizrv2zX.jpg Dangote has given Panafricanism an economic lifetime. Pan-africanists thought that with political freedom, economic prosperity would follow. Evidence seems to suggest otherwise. Lamu oil refinery: Have African investors finally come of age? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001559309/chivayo-ruto-and-the-porous-boundaries-of-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Chivayo, Ruto and the porous boundaries of power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CFutSeyhkjZQtB1owQLylN6aLtz9dAUaRfhKBWhm.jpg Chivayo cuts the image of an absentee Spanish landlord on the rare visit to one of his haciendas in South America, chatting away with his faithful farm manager. Chivayo, Ruto and the porous boundaries of power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559310/gachagua-warned-us-omtatah-sued-now-account-for-sha-billions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Gachagua warned us, Omtatah sued, now account for SHA billions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zHuFz3oqKLp4jiA5eafT1ynv52XOnOrczGx5f98A.jpg Healthcare reform must protect the sick, not protect officials from scrutiny. Gachagua warned us, Omtatah sued, now account for SHA billions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559311/science-technology-key-to-reviving-kenyas-coffee-sector 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Science, technology key to reviving Kenya's coffee sector https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JhTxVusTKMaTsRwf50AsfHIyxlE5HJSlYKjzLXk9.jpg Kenya’s coffee sector needs greater investment in science, technology, climate-resilient varieties and farmer-centred policies to revive production and increase value for growers. Science, technology key to reviving Kenya's coffee sector Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559315/who-is-the-fool-ruto-gachagua-trade-barbs-over-mrima-hill-mineral-deposits 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Who is the fool? Ruto, Gachagua trade barbs over Mrima Hill mineral deposits https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/k3x72dMSLwLfw4cloUi1BbfJWaKXWjEW3gShIy58.jpg President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, have traded barbs over the Mrima mineral deposits, with the two now accusing each other of being a ‘fool’. Who is the fool? Ruto, Gachagua trade barbs over Mrima Hill mineral deposits Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559316/report-kenyas-elections-cost-three-times-higher-than-global-benchmark-figure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Report: Kenya's elections cost three times higher than global benchmark figure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fnBDHkqHbOX9vz9k3ej1TH27gXD6PAyi88937hUD.jpg The cost of Kenyan elections is three times higher than the global average cost, a new report has revealed. Report: Kenya's elections cost three times higher than global benchmark figure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559317/inside-details-of-kalonzo-and-muthama-meeting-last-thursday 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Inside details of Kalonzo and Muthama meeting last Thursday https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RNHzGVz7Wm7Tgj38Ik3ZFnOjOts5JylekrRNk44u.jpg Wiper chairman Jamleck Kamau has now revealed that he convened the meeting as part of efforts to bring the former UDA chairman back into the opposition fold. Inside details of Kalonzo and Muthama meeting last Thursday Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559318/universities-mess-questions-mount-over-new-university-funding-model 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Universities mess: Questions mount over new university funding model https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3icJ4bC6EYqBUq7vxudqlIzJnupLggemChrwVNAV.jpg Sources familiar with the proposals said the Ministry of Education was pushing to have the new system implemented as early as January. Universities mess: Questions mount over new university funding model Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559319/why-ugandas-otunnu-is-the-man-need-to-revive-the-un 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Why Uganda's Otunnu is the man need to revive the UN https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/R8EwEGUUeWb92FulPG8sDr0phjuyq6punaUkXogO.jpg If Council member states end up feeling that one of the men is the most qualified but a woman is almost as well qualified, then that woman should be elected, in my view. Why Uganda's Otunnu is the man need to revive the UN Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559321/punching-bag-why-ruto-has-picked-on-sifuna-in-direct-responses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Punching bag: Why Ruto has picked on Sifuna in direct responses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ojkT0oB9nIWN9LoG5IfUzV7hJcbQ3I9TLcInC0Ae.jpg Ruto’s apparent focus on Sifuna has opened a new front in the contest over who gets to shape the national political conversation. Punching bag: Why Ruto has picked on Sifuna in direct responses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559322/consequential-elections-bill-sails-through-second-reading 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Consequential Elections Bill sails through second reading https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2jXLxdcUCBmnl74CNPXpLFYfGM1Sggqv2nh3CptY.jpg If given the nod by the House, the Bill will also impact the constitutionally provided process of recalling a Member of Parliament. Consequential Elections Bill sails through second reading Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559325/above-the-law-how-rutos-administration-has-defied-courts-on-key-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Above the law? How Ruto's administration has defied courts on key projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZORn44k4VUFBkz4bOeewCddJtcBJNP7OsjCcT7Lo.jpg President Ruto’s administration has repeatedly faced accusations of launching projects before complying with mandatory legal safeguards and court orders. Above the law? How Ruto's administration has defied courts on key projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559331/unite-or-watch-state-house-ambition-go-up-in-flames-uhuru-tells-opposition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Unite or watch State House ambition go up in flames, Uhuru tells Opposition https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DURKwz9uKBeVUF9JO9hdbpuraZR9o6kzb8Vuouzb.jpg Uhuru said the outcome of the last General Election should serve as a lesson ahead of the 2027 contest. Unite or watch State House ambition go up in flames, Uhuru tells Opposition Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559332/betraying-baba-constitutional-violations-cloud-railas-first-anniversary 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Betraying Baba: Constitutional violations cloud Raila's first anniversary https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mzZ97kcF8xbyiDCosr6gsmdFTKqD6wOm9jDrD7JD.jpg Raila’s political career was closely associated with Kenya’s struggle for multiparty democracy, constitutional reform and greater political freedoms. Betraying Baba: Constitutional violations cloud Raila's first anniversary Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559333/with-dangote-government-has-shown-its-hand 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 With Dangote, government has shown its hand https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TRYEsVcOc63wvkpx5BcIgX0CF0Lrr7jUbD9n4GbR.jpg The African renaissance is here with us, and it has come in the form and shape of the unassuming Aliko Dangote, one of a handful of African dollar billionaires. With Dangote, government has shown its hand Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001559334/how-will-next-president-govern-after-seemingly-violent-2027-poll 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 How will next President govern after seemingly violent 2027 poll? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FEvnjl78MfzErxaU1Sp1OmU3sXhJLhWdctNnUoXH.jpg A confident incumbent does not cut across the country daily, shelling his competitors with angry political invective. He knows his performance speaks for him. How will next President govern after seemingly violent 2027 poll? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559335/fraud-proof-by-design-ais-role-in-fighting-economic-crime 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Fraud-proof by design: AI's role in fighting economic crime https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wO5sHudwADVyryU24Rb5zv4Vv6PhB5avr5gmiJqV.jpg AI can reduce the control and discretion that give human agents opportunities to offend. Fraud-proof by design: AI's role in fighting economic crime Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559336/what-trumps-ukraine-turn-must-teach-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 What Trump's Ukraine turn must teach Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qFldKiDlKJmhpujplBN8QwdBCbwpw4BYdxzRSui8.jpg Trump has repeatedly framed the war in terms of American interests, the cost of prolonged involvement and the need to bring the conflict to an end. What Trump's Ukraine turn must teach Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559337/china-africa-mining-pact-a-path-to-shared-prosperity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 China-Africa mining pact a path to shared prosperity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eIb29MpMLFcIV6w5izIBuJDcW4r4ks5VKWSAqBIX.jpg China-Africa cooperation should be viewed not simply through the lens of mineral extraction, but as part of a broader industrial partnership. China-Africa mining pact a path to shared prosperity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559338/lets-restore-role-of-chiefs-in-grassroots-governance-and-intelligence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Let's restore role of chiefs in grassroots governance and intelligence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nzYTf62Bv59DuqCPNemlgB7ClHFPukPMuUlJdVAo.jpg A chief who lacks basic operational support cannot reasonably be expected to deliver effective administration or community coordination. Let's restore role of chiefs in grassroots governance and intelligence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559341/university-church-condemn-students-recorded-bullying-mate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 University, church condemn students recorded bullying mate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pqohzJfGX84S5o9d4wofFB7VprmnA9AWmWt3Uj1N.jpg A viral video of two girls seen bullying their comrade has elicited uproar on various platforms, with calls for a probe into what led to the scuffle. University, church condemn students recorded bullying mate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559344/sakaja-leads-citys-clean-up-campaign-in-fresh-bid-to-tackle-garbage-menace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Sakaja leads City's clean-up campaign in fresh bid to tackle garbage menace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Fls3heBuuuV1xZY8HTI3bpXUIaOGcQ0zlDLusECD.jpg Nairobi currently collects about 3,200 tonnes of garbage daily, with the Green Army playing a central role in waste collection and environmental clean-up. Sakaja leads City's clean-up campaign in fresh bid to tackle garbage menace Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559345/governor-wavinya-ndeti-calls-on-ruto-to-end-lecturers-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Governor Wavinya Ndeti calls on Ruto to end lecturers' strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Kz6k446shqmKxdeICfirzbcEP97kdh2f8q2E99mO.jpg Governor Wavinya Ndeti said it is urgent for President William Ruto to streamline the funding challenges in the country's higher education. Governor Wavinya Ndeti calls on Ruto to end lecturers' strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001559346/aviator-grand-flight-puts-sh25m-up-for-grabs-as-sportpesa-spotlights-big-winners 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Aviator Grand Flight puts Sh2.5m up for grabs as SportPesa spotlights big winners https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/34uAkiQD7Ih7PQpiClgVEB6AclR7Aktr4dX38x6H.jpg Running from 28 Sept to 4 Oct 2026, the promotion puts a Sh2.5 million prize pool at its centre while the wider Aviator campaign also spotlights really big-winner moments. Aviator Grand Flight puts Sh2.5m up for grabs as SportPesa spotlights big winners Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559347/integrity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Integrity... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xIn325nhCZjTgQebvfxusPyHgpJO422XuQiQTsDv.jpg Integrity... Integrity... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559348/kehphpu-challenges-elgeyo-marakwet-public-health-recruitment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 KEHPHPU challenges Elgeyo Marakwet public health recruitment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a2z0IHNdyZN9wWpnF2fcaUMqOAMhNRl4YBXZAFDQ.jpg The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) has secured interim orders from the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret. KEHPHPU challenges Elgeyo Marakwet public health recruitment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559352/germanys-merz-in-kyiv-for-talks-with-zelensky 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Kipm460AMdO5GGzxVrbA5osQI8grw9k8HjtxCJJQ.jpg German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia. Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559355/bosnia-votes-with-wartime-divisions-still-dominating 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Bosnia votes with wartime divisions still dominating https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G8Ltx59COwfj9n9LT4IJ9iq2sqjhumqAFC9oSQws.jpg Bosnia was heading to the polls on Sunday after a general election campaign dominated by parties that identify closely with the ethnic divisions of its 1990s war. Bosnia votes with wartime divisions still dominating Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559357/myanmar-migrants-returned-to-war-torn-nation-from-malaysia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3eyTtZ8YYpavlV6XCHJjLHDz1C3DgB5kRW5MIqi7.jpg Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia returned to their war-ravaged home country under an opaque repatriation scheme that rights monitors say cannot assure their safety. Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559358/kcse-materials-arrive-setting-pace-for-exams 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 KCSE materials arrive, setting pace for exams https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AYuJxgOUHbIzVpACcsDQ158Dlhp6otY2wxApNZMA.jpg Preparations for the 2026 national examinations have entered a critical phase after a consignment of KCSE examination materials arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Greece. KCSE materials arrive, setting pace for exams Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559360/mudavadi-urges-africa-to-deepen-economic-integration-amid-global-trade-pressures 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Mudavadi urges Africa to deepen economic integration amid global trade pressures https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4AiRhePuW27ajjZ8t5bE06VDX64jKLJxLMNcayr4.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger economic integration, regional trade and cross-border cooperation among African countries. Mudavadi urges Africa to deepen economic integration amid global trade pressures Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559361/ruto-allies-hit-out-at-opposition-over-dangote-refinery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Ruto allies hit out at opposition over Dangote refinery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vD84OIqFud6h2O0KgBgOVF7qr3flw7fDZzROP8FT.jpg President William Ruto's political allies have continued their attacks on the opposition leaders over the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery. Ruto allies hit out at opposition over Dangote refinery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559363/sonko-wins-court-battle-as-judge-rejects-the-states-bid-to-seize-sh28-million 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Sonko wins court battle as judge rejects the State's bid to seize Sh28 million https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kGJa8W4xMbMbW2Kij3A2oAgc3ysVz6AXw0kVZuCn.jpg Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko got a major reprieve after the High Court rejected an attempt by the Assets Recovery Agency to seize Sh28 million held in various bank accounts. Sonko wins court battle as judge rejects the State's bid to seize Sh28 million Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559365/salama-crash-autopsies-set-for-17-pilgrims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Salama crash: Autopsies set for 17 pilgrims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/smKWzszEmZJhpJauZHKjRzRu2jEqzf8QIY22orwb.jpg 17 people killed and seven others injured in head-on collision involving a PSV and lorry at Salama hill on Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, Makueni County Commander Kirima confirms. Salama crash: Autopsies set for 17 pilgrims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001559367/im-still-expecting-a-miracle-railas-friend-struggles-with-his-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 "I'm still expecting a miracle:" Raila's friend struggles with his death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3zJ1I053faCy53npLTaHX6xqTQnZCLjJuWZel9UK.jpg Nyabola still struggles with grief following the death of a man whom he knew not as a national political figure but as a personal friend with whom they shared dreams, secrets and brotherhood. "I'm still expecting a miracle:" Raila's friend struggles with his death Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001559368/bandits-kill-eight-people-steal-over-300-cattle-and-goats-in-samburu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Bandits kill eight people, steal over 300 cattle and goats in Samburu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ghjb8Pzw9jqIPYE8OH0cr0To95yTupZp5lqRuEqx.jpg Tension is high in Samburu County after suspected bandits raided Lolmolog and Morijo villages, killing eight people. Bandits kill eight people, steal over 300 cattle and goats in Samburu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559369/experts-urge-elderly-people-to-take-charge-of-their-health 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Experts urge elderly people to take charge of their health https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RlKsBPnMkK3WjGqewOHixYFVGsy5LXi6bE3RZ86G.jpg Elderly people have been urged to take greater responsibility for their health and wellbeing as lifestyle-related diseases continue to pose a challenge to healthy ageing Experts urge elderly people to take charge of their health Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559370/gachagua-dismisses-uhuru-sponsorship-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Gachagua dismisses Uhuru sponsorship claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xYsyHDi8fFz3jASCXgS8utbdCvicSub71vfBQZTq.jpg Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed suggestions that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is financing the opposition. Gachagua dismisses Uhuru sponsorship claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001559371/petition-seeks-regulation-of-quad-bike-tourism 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Petition seeks regulation of quad-bike tourism https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nhEONvdOhouhrNeGYNFqMzwxQa39R1Rx7DnXNk1k.jpg A community organisation in Kilifi has petitioned the Senate to urgently regulate quad-bike tourism on the coastal sand dunes of Mamburi-Magarini. Petition seeks regulation of quad-bike tourism Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559372/protests-in-buru-buru-over-alleged-bullying-of-riara-university-student 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Protests in Buru Buru over alleged bullying of Riara University student https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/41Wzt431XnFi3kNKbkyCGWeYkZf79HKoCGSQgZYo.jpg The demonstrators called for action against those involved in the incident, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media. Protests in Buru Buru over alleged bullying of Riara University student Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559373/dci-tightens-security-measures-in-nairobi-ahead-of-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 DCI tightens security measures in Nairobi ahead of 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YAgDgiDToyUCdiVtsqR5hwmlrYAdTCTsNqxxjYqx.jpg The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has stepped up security measures in Nairobi as Kenya begins preparations for the 2027 General Election. DCI tightens security measures in Nairobi ahead of 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559376/russia-war-victims-face-compensation-hurdle-under-kenyas-foreign-enlistment-law 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Russia war victims face compensation hurdle under Kenya's foreign-enlistment law https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5ZrZStoFbBqDeC4SV71WkhN97h2Eqh4dMto0TAmM.jpg Section 68 of the Penal Code, makes it an offence for a Kenyan to accept an engagement in a foreign armed force without written presidential authority. Russia war victims face compensation hurdle under Kenya's foreign-enlistment law Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001559377/a-taste-of-korea-in-nairobi-as-k-lifestyle-showcase-courts-kenyan-consumers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 A taste of Korea in Nairobi as K-Lifestyle Showcase courts Kenyan consumers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zqWRmSTXS0vSRS2uzpCWuopXSgdc573HpYw3muoF.jpg The K-Lifestyle Showcase brought together business representatives alongside Korean brands and Kenyan consumers, creating a platform where cultural exchange met commercial opportunity. A taste of Korea in Nairobi as K-Lifestyle Showcase courts Kenyan consumers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559380/wetangula-urges-uhuru-to-embrace-statesman-role-and-help-hold-country-together 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Wetang'ula urges Uhuru to embrace statesman role and help hold country together https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NAfuuU6Gg3MV0eNWGIF7MEp2wWUHtx05JP2QKZEn.jpg National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to embrace his role as a retired head of state and use his influence to promote peace. Wetang'ula urges Uhuru to embrace statesman role and help hold country together Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001559381/leaders-urged-to-shun-political-rhetoric-step-up-war-on-illicit-liquor 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Leaders urged to shun political rhetoric, step up war on illicit liquor https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0Ui3uXcYMXGrTiWA9C1942v4rC0GFnUWsLAgTGgA.jpg Leaders have been urged to shun political rhetoric and instead focus on fighting illicit liquor in the Mt Kenya region, amid concerns over alcoholism. Leaders urged to shun political rhetoric, step up war on illicit liquor Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559382/sifuna-unveils-equitable-party-as-leaders-promise-to-unite-kenyans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Sifuna unveils Equitable Party as leaders promise to unite Kenyans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pEQ7weU76uKzING9b3BRJD9tz6PdALpzU8tGNYJH.jpg Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has unveiled Equitable Party as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election. Sifuna unveils Equitable Party as leaders promise to unite Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559388/duale-claims-kenyatta-family-owns-shares-in-nairobi-expressway 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Duale claims Kenyatta family owns shares in Nairobi Expressway https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7RqCQqn788uK0wcWX1ChuY5a9TU4BfZUE6qRvhoY.jpg Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has claimed that the Kenyatta family has shares in the Nairobi Expressway and owns aircraft leased to Kenya Airways. Duale claims Kenyatta family owns shares in Nairobi Expressway Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559390/thunder-shift-focus-to-bal-2027-after-sealing-historic-three-peat 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Thunder shift focus to BAL 2027 after sealing historic three-peat https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qL0GIRLxOcpwlU8uwGsI6OjE4ZB3GeTMzYKdkcw8.jpg Nairobi City Thunder were challenged, bruised and pushed into corners they hadn’t seen in over three years, proving that absolute dominance is not a gift but a brutal test of survival. Thunder shift focus to BAL 2027 after sealing historic three-peat Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559391/police-bullets-and-ulinzi-starlets-maintain-unbeaten-run-in-wpl-title-battle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Police Bullets and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten run in WPL title battle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sZuIvL5cVEwxLvaDyPhBnRUNzF2Dt8psol2NGwBp.jpg Reigning Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets and their archrivals Ulinzi Starlets won their respective matches to extend their winning streaks. Police Bullets and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten run in WPL title battle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559393/stage-set-for-2026-in-classic-golf-tournament 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Stage set for 2026 IN Classic golf tournament https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0mLRMkEYr9ua1qSo5nA8Jon3RxEoDno4FO5MRtvI.jpg Organisers of the I&N Partners Classic golf tournament are leaving nothing to chance in their preparations for the third edition of the prestigious competition at Sigona Golf Club on October 9-10. Stage set for 2026 IN Classic golf tournament Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559394/abraham-mutai-the-controversial-ak-official-speaks-on-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Abraham Mutai, the controversial AK official speaks on reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XD0ouDsrsLKIqMjezdUeWfe1oa4jzAEfWzuFhmd4.jpg Abraham Mutai was suspended as the AK Central Rift regional chairman in an announcement delivered by his secretary, Kennedy Tanui, during a media briefing in Eldoret. Abraham Mutai, the controversial AK official speaks on reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001559395/gazebo-fire-raises-concerns-over-investment-in-mambrui 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Gazebo fire raises concerns over investment in Mambrui https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fPY4AEOYF14pRn16eCeJCfqcV55psjBMvj2PNC6E.jpg Concerns over insecurity and the safety of tourism and community investments in Mambrui, Malindi, have intensified following the latest burning of a beach gazebo. Gazebo fire raises concerns over investment in Mambrui Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559397/muthiga-rules-vet-memorial-tourney 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Muthiga rules Vet memorial tourney https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yVjrfJTG0IT9gPlkQPJEKwYnD0E6RRIJmQs1XYbx.jpg A studded field of over 150 golfers gathered on Friday at the Vet Labs Sports Club during the inaugural Dr Francis Wahome Memorial tournament. Muthiga rules Vet memorial tourney Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001559398/how-to-respond-after-a-dog-bite-vets-guide-to-prevent-rabies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 How to respond after a dog bite: Vet's guide to prevent rabies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/32QPTDFoaMVRPZ8nO2aF8Z849WSMKvKxToBRj4mf.png A dog bite that looks minor can become deadly if the victim waits for rabies symptoms before seeking treatment, a veterinary professional warns. How to respond after a dog bite: Vet's guide to prevent rabies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559399/youths-clash-with-police-during-protest-over-bullying-of-student 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Youths clash with police during protest over bullying of student https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aKpR2Cg949rdKBSzOGv8qNg6Xfts5tAzlzZnWUGP.jpg Youths protested outside Redeemed gospel church in Buru Buru in Nairobi to demand justice for Jahenda, days after a video showing her being bullied in a club restroom went viral on social media. Youths clash with police during protest over bullying of student Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559401/state-pledges-to-enact-older-persons-bill-by-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 State pledges to enact Older Persons Bill by 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7wsa517w5HvkIM94gzO4zBbz4gM7KWRaZ6mM2r7E.jpg The government has pledged to enact the Older Persons Bill, 2024, before the end of 2027 as Kenya confronts a rapidly ageing population and gaps in healthcare and social protection. State pledges to enact Older Persons Bill by 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559402/mbadi-hits-out-at-sifuna-says-opposition-lacks-economic-agenda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Mbadi hits out at Sifuna, says opposition lacks economic agenda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JPIYTnGDNoOmANgB6mG4n1Xo0T15PWB6L4pIk29j.jpg The National Treasury CS John Mbadi has hit out at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna saying that criticising President William Ruto should not be an agenda for a presidential candidate. Mbadi hits out at Sifuna, says opposition lacks economic agenda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559405/sifuna-even-if-they-close-a-door-we-have-options 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Sifuna: Even if they close a door, we have options https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JCo0y7kBuB4hyoVfoGujR8LA6QpHLaeKT9sLjlBb.jpg Linda Mwananchi presidential candidate Edwin Sifuna formally unveils The Equitable Party, his vehicle for the 2027 General Election; he is seeking to unseat President Ruto. Sifuna: Even if they close a door, we have options Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559406/sifuna-moves-to-turn-equitable-party-into-linda-mwananchi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Sifuna moves to turn Equitable Party into Linda Mwananchi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FSSJ7Gc0xtMxfvioHSaaq5UtgutEwzD6ZvDTUszF.jpg Sifuna plans to rename The Equitable Party as the Linda Mwananchi Movement after a tribunal ruling cleared the name's reservation, paving the way for the political outfit's rebranding. Sifuna moves to turn Equitable Party into Linda Mwananchi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559414/how-kalro-turned-waterbuck-scent-into-a-shield-against-tsetse-flies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 How KALRO turned waterbuck scent into a shield against tsetse flies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l2puAulXQvRJvHBEifbNiKBFutjP4LXDJEpgI8T7.jpg A scent that helps waterbuck avoid tsetse flies could soon help protect livestock and people from the insects that transmit serious diseases. How KALRO turned waterbuck scent into a shield against tsetse flies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-04 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559416/chiggai-women-must-do-more-than-fill-leadership-rooms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-04 Chiggai: Women must do more than fill leadership rooms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eDAeP7aKioqpCsJPBwRhdHqWLdHyA2Lqt16Jz3rK.jpg More than 300 women gathered in Nairobi for a forum that challenged women in leadership to influence decisions rather than simply occupy positions. 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