https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560610/inside-ndeteis-explosive-testimony-against-rose-mbithe-children 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Inside Ndetei's explosive testimony against Rose Mbithe, children https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/79bOk2G9Hvp7b6j2e5BF5ElcwiQnQnVczZ6naPX4.jpg Professor David Ndetei said his ex-wife and children had repeatedly threatened him, leaving him fearing for his life. Inside Ndetei's explosive testimony against Rose Mbithe, children Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560612/gachagua-sifuna-eye-joint-presidential-strategy-against-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Gachagua, Sifuna eye joint presidential strategy against Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BmbaJqFq5kRVCJTxfDw1j0CQh56UU3bFv8DaTu2c.jpg Fresh details emerging from a meeting held at Wamunyoro on Tuesday indicate that a series of joint meetings between the two camps will continue in the coming weeks. Gachagua, Sifuna eye joint presidential strategy against Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560618/mosiria-sacked-as-city-hall-power-struggle-intensifies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Mosiria sacked as City Hall power struggle intensifies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OohMxOnIO9Ymzd9akQSjdupSmiG44IvbRo2VwfW9.jpg The changes came barely a fortnight after Mosiria declared his bid for the Nairobi governor’s seat. Mosiria sacked as City Hall power struggle intensifies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560620/inside-treasurys-calculation-on-rutos-stamp-duty-waiver 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Inside Treasury's calculation on Ruto's stamp duty waiver https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1S4VAEMhnu6RwcfXIxguwgvAkFg7y72eDAjRezgJ.jpg President William Ruto’s plan to scrap stamp duty on land transactions valued at Sh1 million or less could save ordinary buyers up to Sh40,000 per deal. Inside Treasury's calculation on Ruto's stamp duty waiver Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560625/kenyas-rising-debt-burden-threatens-public-services-amnesty-report-finds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-22 Kenya's rising debt burden threatens public services, Amnesty report finds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pKI1NMOR8nG0OWjqOuVv6Cein1hOiHU29NFQD9nq.jpg Debt repayments are projected to consume nearly four out of every five shillings collected in government revenue in the current financial year. Kenya's rising debt burden threatens public services, Amnesty report finds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560576/former-moh-accountant-loses-land-houses-as-eacc-recovers-sh207m-in-unexplained-wealth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Former MoH accountant loses land, houses as EACC recovers Sh207m in unexplained wealth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bAiRKAUrvwDvkQRBtLYuMggj915ylktLFB4EOI4r.jpg The assets include two five-storey apartment blocks and a five-bedroom townhouse in Mtwapa, several parcels of land in Mombasa and Bungoma, and bank deposits. Former MoH accountant loses land, houses as EACC recovers Sh207m in unexplained wealth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001560578/uk-govt-approves-drilling-in-jackdaw-gas-field 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 UK govt approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hWjN7YYtMtLvf5AkjuoFuJLHPigGk1lsvPD9L5Pl.jpg The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy. UK govt approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001560579/rome-hospital-taps-culture-to-help-heal-cancer-patients 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Rome hospital taps culture to help heal cancer patients https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/csxJF7wtcODuy9PzZhjK07dbH2ToIp2VDtq4z29e.jpg With art-filled treatment areas, museum tours and even ancient temple ruins on its grounds, a Rome hospital is hoping culture therapy will boost its cancer patients' "desire for life". Rome hospital taps culture to help heal cancer patients Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001560580/south-korea-launches-new-bid-to-guide-crowd-pulling-shark-to-sea 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 South Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling shark to sea https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HLwWcvENNYMaJzraFtgxXfoLdZYxQjZADcbWUBZj.jpg South Korean authorities began a new attempt to coax a shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling temperatures in the Busan canal where it is stranded raising concerns for its survival. South Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling shark to sea Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001560582/cma-chairperson-ugas-sheikh-ebs-faults-negotiated-democracy-calls-it-a-failed-system 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 CMA chairperson Ugas Sheikh EBS faults negotiated democracy, calls it a failed system https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tp8dHUL6dWy9iRJs3z6oCu51u4l8M8zNbYB07vEU.jpg CMA Chairperson Ugas Sheikh Mohamed has criticised negotiated democracy as a failed system amid Wajir’s 2027 gubernatorial race. CMA chairperson Ugas Sheikh EBS faults negotiated democracy, calls it a failed system Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560586/my-remarks-were-a-figure-of-speech-hassan-omar-tells-iebc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 'My remarks were a figure of speech,' Hassan Omar tells IEBC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DRi681BfJPUjdbkMmTSrC8ZdwWXvtgwQABuUSvKl.jpg UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar asks IEBC to dismiss charges over his September 11 remarks, argues that if found liable, he should receive only a warning. 'My remarks were a figure of speech,' Hassan Omar tells IEBC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560588/willis-otieno-opposition-needs-more-than-slogans-to-challenge-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Willis Otieno: Opposition needs more than slogans to challenge Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rl2H3p5Q9wVXbECnGJSWLa3b8fPV0KWyAHSW4z4g.png Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno has challenged opposition leaders to offer economic solutions beyond removing President William Ruto from office. Willis Otieno: Opposition needs more than slogans to challenge Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560590/lenku-presses-government-over-amboseli-handover-magadi-factory-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Lenku presses government over Amboseli handover, Magadi factory crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rSXsTKKC4tuXgGZPRRFUZVLV1yXCl2tLZilfbq48.jpg Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku demands action on the delayed Amboseli handover, Tata Chemicals Magadi dispute and Kibiko land grievances. Lenku presses government over Amboseli handover, Magadi factory crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001560592/linda-mwananchi-demands-probe-into-attack-on-mwangaza 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Linda Mwananchi demands probe into attack on Mwangaza https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aoShYU9KZMqnYOEekQ6vOd7PEk1gmhmOpM9OcxQy.png Linda Mwananchi National Secretariat has condemned an attack on former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Meru County. Linda Mwananchi demands probe into attack on Mwangaza Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560595/judge-quits-sh1-billion-estate-dispute-involving-late-mps-family 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Judge quits Sh1 billion estate dispute involving late MP's family https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NnFlA8TrW4rnBYXVazxdIxK9NGJF63aB4rXr0vY5.jpg A judge has withdrawn from a Sh1 billion estate dispute involving late MP Phillip Kamau’s family. Judge quits Sh1 billion estate dispute involving late MP's family Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560596/uk-tightens-student-visa-rules-as-costs-rise-for-applicants 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 UK tightens student visa rules as costs rise for applicants https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K871suErFbB8ijt70OJv4W8uUsdAdKDV71PEfP3P.jpg The UK plans to raise student visa financial requirements from November 30, 2026, increasing costs for Kenyan and other international applicants. UK tightens student visa rules as costs rise for applicants Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560597/nakurus-glass-walled-nightclub-at-the-centre-of-noise-pollution-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Nakuru's glass-walled nightclub at the centre of noise pollution row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/g93junqP3I5toKT0l2qqVgyB7xAv6q0B89mPzb3z.jpg Nakuru residents demand soundproofing or closure of Alcapone nightclub over noise pollution complaints. Nakuru's glass-walled nightclub at the centre of noise pollution row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560598/who-warns-ebola-is-outpacing-response-as-us-issues-travel-advisory-for-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 WHO warns Ebola is outpacing response as US issues travel advisory for Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xS4Hcu72ngarMvUvjmIinDWGVEBMawWck1bR54b4.jpg WHO warns conflict is hampering Ebola containment in the DRC as Kenya confirms a ninth case and the US issues travel advice. WHO warns Ebola is outpacing response as US issues travel advisory for Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560599/public-health-officers-protest-as-92-day-strike-raises-ebola-surveillance-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Public health officers protest as 92-day strike raises Ebola surveillance concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DVYYKHdjyKBcwq2a5HSQFRJG70e6Vh4rsd0jiSbE.jpg Public health officers protest their 92-day strike as Kenya records nine Ebola cases, warning of gaps in disease surveillance and border screening. Public health officers protest as 92-day strike raises Ebola surveillance concerns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001560600/kenyan-feted-among-2026-top-agri-food-pioneers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Kenyan feted among 2026 top agri-food pioneers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LA4vVc0jHYU8RqythPnkxCiXSOfuEHOU4nBhZxF8.jpg Kenyan academic Dr Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg has been named among 40 global agri-food pioneers for advancing food security and African women’s leadership in science. Kenyan feted among 2026 top agri-food pioneers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560601/linda-mwananchi-faces-fresh-hurdle-over-party-name-change 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Linda Mwananchi faces fresh hurdle over party name change https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ht1ckzpGhL0X1Ab1uPZ7VNG1rA5sxIJsN6zVKcAS.png Chepalungu MP aspirant Ruto Festus challenges The Equitable Party’s name change to Linda Mwananchi Movement, cites lack of delegates’ approval. Linda Mwananchi faces fresh hurdle over party name change Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560602/my-ex-wife-is-a-pathological-liar-prof-ndetei-tells-court-in-mutiso-murder-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 My ex-wife is a 'pathological liar', Prof Ndetei tells court in Mutiso murder case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AzSUUV20rJtepreR5Ivo7xyX5dFiRZjTqvHzN6Ml.jpg Ndetei confirmed that he personally swore the affidavit on October 5, 2026, insisting that its contents were truthful and that he feared for his safety and that of his family. My ex-wife is a 'pathological liar', Prof Ndetei tells court in Mutiso murder case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001560603/kenyan-ai-innovators-win-us10000-at-inaugural-meta-ai-academy-pitchathon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Kenyan AI innovators win US$10,000 at inaugural Meta AI Academy Pitchathon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zmS3JzgrjJVGHPNkJWocOEmB5pkwfyVHYQiER0Re.jpg Kenyan AI startups Neural Labs Africa and Me-Nasoma have won US$10,000 combined at Meta’s inaugural Kenya Pitchathon. Kenyan AI innovators win US$10,000 at inaugural Meta AI Academy Pitchathon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560604/nairobis-luxury-market-draws-global-watch-brands 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Nairobi's luxury market draws global watch brands https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gD4RUSQYJFw9OneRyCsfLsdLqnafiI9bY9uBsfOq.jpg Nairobi's luxury retail market is attracting international brands seeking to reach wealthy consumers, with high-end watches emerging as one of the categories competing for a share of premium spending. Nairobi's luxury market draws global watch brands Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560605/former-presidential-escort-offers-sh200000-reward-for-missing-wife 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Former presidential escort offers Sh200,000 reward for missing wife https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1D0W8m0m0h277ijsVSoLI6bwsBUgpBL8GwYmMI6i.jpg Former presidential escort Michael Kimutai is offering Sh200,000 for information on his missing wife and a pistol as police investigate. Former presidential escort offers Sh200,000 reward for missing wife Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560606/back-to-sender-geofrey-mosiria-fired-with-immediate-effect 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Back to sender: Geofrey Mosiria fired with immediate effect https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/frjdb1g0GCDlVZyy0fgdfSHhTWhkHFS7maNxORVP.jpg The move comes a few days after Mosiria declared interest in challenging Sakaja for the governor’s seat in the forthcoming 2027 General Election. Back to sender: Geofrey Mosiria fired with immediate effect Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560607/shock-over-mass-failure-in-teaching-colleges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Shock over mass failure in teaching colleges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gBeOphAfpVbTACPvmVOy1WGLedK6MOHaA90ecKNe.jpg Shock has gripped teacher training colleges after thousands of students pursuing the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education failed to qualify for graduation. Shock over mass failure in teaching colleges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560608/breast-cancer-awareness-campaign-targets-kenyan-women 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Breast cancer awareness campaign targets Kenyan women https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cHewZzIv1UYWFGpaf3yyUP7XAgMUjS5vUigdsV8a.jpg Kenyan women affected by breast cancer are the focus of a campaign at Kenyatta National Hospital aimed at encouraging early detection and offering support to patients and their families. Breast cancer awareness campaign targets Kenyan women Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001560609/the-hard-questions-facing-biodiversity-negotiators-and-why-cop17-matters-to-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 The hard questions facing biodiversity negotiators and why COP17 matters to Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ko9Mu1fbLbg6TA8bBjVI7jXrrzzXBBJFbrOAQHlq.jpg For the first time since the Framework was adopted in 2022, countries are jointly assessing progress towards its 23 targets, shifting the focus from commitments to measurable results. The hard questions facing biodiversity negotiators and why COP17 matters to Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560611/mutunga-warns-kenyas-constitution-risks-remaining-on-paper 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Mutunga warns Kenya's Constitution risks remaining on paper https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CaYbmI0KhJi0X0WAJzaVbJ2UXPTstnfIJXacfzxy.png Kenya’s constitutional promises risk remaining on paper unless public institutions act on citizens’ demands for accountability and meaningful participation, former CJ Willy Mutunga warns. Mutunga warns Kenya's Constitution risks remaining on paper Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560614/drama-in-church-after-mudavadi-wetangula-walk-out-as-sifuna-speaks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Drama in church after Mudavadi, Wetang'ula walk out as Sifuna speaks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HMiuBsEWgYN8imKFXVbL1sATf3CQSyuLhfLNzZ22.jpg Sifuna appeared to acknowledge the departure with "this is Nairobi" quip that drew laughter from mourners. Drama in church after Mudavadi, Wetang'ula walk out as Sifuna speaks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560615/kindiki-kingi-kangata-khaminwa-in-race-for-prestigious-senior-counsel-title 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Kindiki, Kingi, Kang'ata, Khaminwa in race for prestigious Senior Counsel title https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/u8hlxWA35OItwbgwy7uzI7CP2un2DCUla1rP3XYI.jpg Also seeking the rank are former LSK president Faith Odhiambo, lawyers Donald B. Kipkorir, Ekuru Aukot, and veteran advocate Dr John Khaminwa. Kindiki, Kingi, Kang'ata, Khaminwa in race for prestigious Senior Counsel title Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560617/sifunas-bid-to-rename-tep-faces-fresh-hurdle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Sifuna's bid to rename TEP faces fresh hurdle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9M8CTgtwWeY14GXbSfnDXoZng4vJhM2H7hdvPMKZ.jpg He has also asked the Registrar to verify whether any such meeting complied with requirements on notice, delegates, quorum and voting. Sifuna's bid to rename TEP faces fresh hurdle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560619/leaders-mourn-ex-minister-burudi-nabwera-calls-for-political-tolerance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Leaders mourn Ex-Minister Burudi Nabwera, calls for political tolerance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yrs3kjV1fpc8sq8Zm8dQLdPL18Qy6t4kWeTYnudm.jpg Political leaders have called for tolerance, mutual respect and national unity, urging Kenyans to embrace mature politics and shun insults. Leaders mourn Ex-Minister Burudi Nabwera, calls for political tolerance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560622/parliament-passes-bill-to-protect-education-rights-of-sexual-offence-victims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Parliament passes Bill to protect education rights of sexual offence victims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VLqaZpQIcC31wn5KI5XHxYwKsJpXW2EF7BCzoRBS.jpg National Assembly passes Sexual Offences Amendment Bill, 2023, aimed at boosting public awareness and protecting victims’ education rights, including teen mothers. Parliament passes Bill to protect education rights of sexual offence victims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560623/frances-macron-lands-in-riyadh-on-surprise-solidarity-visit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RfKRAjH3suXpJos8aZtoIwViha4LjL4Iz3NUDGT7.jpg The unannounced trip sent a strong signal to his oil-rich Saudi ally as Riyadh comes under near-daily attack. France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560624/junior-starlets-seek-revival-against-usa-as-fkf-holds-talks-with-fifa-on-womens-football 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Junior Starlets seek revival against USA as FKF holds talks with FIFA on women's football https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LbtuLknE112rj6J5T4BYX6QCFyxPJxwrfkKRrvRV.jpg Junior Starlets face a daunting test against the US on Thursday as they seek to revive their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign after opening their Group E account with a 3-0 defeat to China Junior Starlets seek revival against USA as FKF holds talks with FIFA on women's football Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560628/government-moves-to-tighten-noose-on-illicit-alcohol-cartels 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Government moves to tighten noose on illicit alcohol cartels https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z9cXM6BtUjBu6tBXPeRQHt1otXY8AUArIVKt8NHS.jpg Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared illicit alcohol and drug abuse among the three biggest threats to Kenya’s future. Government moves to tighten noose on illicit alcohol cartels Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560630/ruto-arrives-in-harare-ahead-of-comesa-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Ruto arrives in Harare ahead of COMESA summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IptHLSbRi6n8lvo8MMTpqLEj6a6xIlVSypNw9D3p.jpg President Ruto arrives in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the 25th COMESA Heads of State Summit; to advance regional integration, peace and security, and accelerate implementation of AfCFTA. Ruto arrives in Harare ahead of COMESA summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560631/mama-rachel-ruto-hands-homes-to-deadly-chesongoch-mudslide-victims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Mama Rachel Ruto hands homes to deadly Chesongoch mudslide victims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fWNFqN1CrzItjIbzmw8qCOV7170MLb8lBlS9wEis.jpg First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has urged families affected by the devastating Chesongoch mudslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County to embrace hope. Mama Rachel Ruto hands homes to deadly Chesongoch mudslide victims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560520/bad-loans-hit-sh60b-as-sacco-regulator-blames-non-remittance-of-dues 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Bad loans hit Sh60b as Sacco regulator blames non-remittance of dues https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zSycq6XTsRgTwzuopoydh0CgYjqNqWEiNUFNvnjp.jpg In the report, unremitted funds related to loan payments have almost doubled from Sh1.68 billion in 2023 to Sh3.04 billion in 2025. Bad loans hit Sh60b as Sacco regulator blames non-remittance of dues Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560521/untold-story-of-makenzis-push-against-vaccination-huduma-number 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Untold story of Makenzi's push against vaccination, Huduma number https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m8j5dkCFUczDNKSpBuM0mggny2w8zAa8BKz3Ztg5.jpg Text messages from Shakahola cult leader Paul Makenzi’s mobile phones paint a man who was keen on having his followers follow his directives without question. Untold story of Makenzi's push against vaccination, Huduma number Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001560526/a-decade-of-tea-sector-reforms-that-left-farmers-with-bitter-taste 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 A decade of tea sector reforms that left farmers with bitter taste https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/L6W6r7mzoRNwwufsiFbopTlU1ZE2wpM80KWU448b.jpg Nearly six years later, the tea industry appears to be resisting the changes intended to turn the tide in favour of farmers. A decade of tea sector reforms that left farmers with bitter taste Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560537/kenyans-mark-the-63rd-mashujaa-day-with-pomp-and-colour-in-eldoret 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Kenyans mark the 63rd Mashujaa Day with pomp and colour in Eldoret https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J4tznRdNHz5yCoZ00sFltljCpJseNkjeAcuvJ1xk.jpg Marking the first time the national holiday was hosted in the North Rift region, the event was uniquely co-hosted by three counties: Uasin Gishu, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet. Kenyans mark the 63rd Mashujaa Day with pomp and colour in Eldoret Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560539/2027-hots-up-as-gachagua-sifuna-plot-alliance-against-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 2027 hots up as Gachagua-Sifuna plot alliance against Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Q2dL2LJseU68xXuZfLyjYJT6MA0iQ44zOX3zpSAm.jpg Malala has repeatedly indicated that Gachagua supports the idea of working with Sifuna. 2027 hots up as Gachagua-Sifuna plot alliance against Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560541/ruto-natembeya-feud-flares-as-2027-politics-takes-shape 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Ruto-Natembeya feud flares as 2027 politics takes shape https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EgOy9qOOAgWDL7JZx1taq6NYYFXZnoM2LFMNUYU5.jpg Ruto and Natembeya clash over development projects and political control ahead of the 2027 elections. Ruto-Natembeya feud flares as 2027 politics takes shape Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560542/from-tax-relief-to-cheaper-phones-and-internship-rutos-plan-to-woo-kenyans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 From tax relief to cheaper phones and internship: Ruto's plan to woo Kenyans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Sz6rLEcXXbc61e1tshLah3zO7N5UKiKiI1KZzBJc.jpg The President said the Government was upgrading the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, which would eventually be extended to Malaba. From tax relief to cheaper phones and internship: Ruto's plan to woo Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560544/rutos-tax-cut-plan-a-relief-for-workers-but-revenue-headache-for-treasury 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Ruto's tax cut plan a relief for workers but revenue headache for Treasury https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SQ8O5uPA0hM08qTjdTYrpcRErZ14fLX918WAtycK.jpg A relief on PAYE, while noble to workers already cash-trapped due to new or enhanced taxes, raises questions about which other ways the hole will be filled. Ruto's tax cut plan a relief for workers but revenue headache for Treasury Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560545/reading-between-the-lines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Reading between the lines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/saJ3zQoKMO8t6gfyTPeYkC2PrdwwXix5VYfDqD5f.jpg Reading between the lines Reading between the lines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560547/murkomen-natembeya-rivalry-deepens-over-border-voter-registration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Murkomen-Natembeya rivalry deepens over border voter registration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dmiDSLxCy1k4qV3Df2TzZcYnhhdTq2jrcn9IRloT.jpg At the centre of the dispute between Natembeya and Murkomen is a contentious question: who qualifies to obtain Kenyan identity cards and participate in the 2027 General Election? Murkomen-Natembeya rivalry deepens over border voter registration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560551/anne-waigurus-dp-bid-exposes-political-dilemma-facing-outgoing-governors 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Anne Waiguru's DP bid exposes political dilemma facing outgoing governors https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rGxAZQRfGh7BsNLHiS1HQV9Tin8MdORpzKIGKYWD.jpg Some are seeking national office, others eyeing Parliament, while many risk political oblivion after relinquishing the power and influence of the governor’s office. Anne Waiguru's DP bid exposes political dilemma facing outgoing governors Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560552/human-rights-activists-journalist-arrested-during-fuel-cost-demos 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Human rights activists, journalist arrested during fuel cost demos https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yIVhxF8XNYowMlEEeAq9ZNutLGD9Sd2HRHAGlpz6.jpg Two human rights activists, a journalist and a street boy were arrested on Tuesday in Nairobi during cost-of-fuel demonstrations in Nairobi. Human rights activists, journalist arrested during fuel cost demos Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560553/fresh-management-row-erupts-at-nairobi-hospital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Fresh management row erupts at Nairobi Hospital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8dbqEKYc8xvLQbKXKjgEGWG7fmDKZiVQUVrpARcM.jpg A fresh row over the management of Nairobi Hospital has erupted, with a new bid to remove the current board. Fresh management row erupts at Nairobi Hospital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560554/what-next-after-kalonzo-muthama-secret-meeting 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 What next after Kalonzo-Muthama secret meeting https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LLQ025FZJ6bHc976JNrQlGzlnPxalEV0meT6ieND.jpg The meeting has led to assumptions that President William Ruto might be using Muthama to reach out to Kalonzo What next after Kalonzo-Muthama secret meeting Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560555/revealed-scammers-demand-sh60000-for-fake-kcse-papers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Revealed: Scammers demand Sh60,000 for fake KCSE papers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YCPLnBdXnY5tcQe9U79IkXiDBso275bjMgYxeIkd.jpg Over 3.6 million learners are set to take part in the three tests with 1,380,463 registered for KPSEA, 1,206,028 for KJSEA and 1,048,355 for KCSE. Revealed: Scammers demand Sh60,000 for fake KCSE papers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560557/the-festive-sales-trap-your-january-cash-crisis-is-already-taking-shape 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 The festive sales trap: Your January cash crisis is already taking shape https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UWia39Iwnl2ZFXiUewg4HMvBa6QM4PPVtjoQaPBT.jpg Accounts already past 60 days should be escalated today, internally or to a professional recovery partner. The festive sales trap: Your January cash crisis is already taking shape Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560558/if-not-keen-your-revenue-growth-can-destroy-a-business 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 If not keen, your revenue growth can destroy a business https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iCZjj5NgdOXB1Jjq2MTJqzl76GZnhoCmP9MrXycv.jpg Remember that, growth is a number. But scaling is a structure you survive on. Growth means getting bigger, more revenue, more customers, more work. If not keen, your revenue growth can destroy a business Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560559/house-committee-reignites-gay-rights-storm-push-for-strict-enforcement-of-penal-code 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 House committee reignites gay rights storm, push for strict enforcement of Penal Code https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A9zaNGnNd5LEwR8UbrUIdUK3BrgVkjmTjU03On2b.jpg The Supreme Court held that denial of registration on the basis of these sections of the penal code was discriminatory and unconstitutional. House committee reignites gay rights storm, push for strict enforcement of Penal Code Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560564/natembeya-among-kenyans-who-kept-off-mashujaa-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Natembeya among Kenyans who kept off Mashujaa Day https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NpZzP0kMtwCv0vnWTsZmtseCCV3GmsWmQJuHPmyb.jpg Governor George Natembeya was among the leaders who skipped Mashujaa Day celebrations as Rift Valley administrators urged respect for President William Ruto. Natembeya among Kenyans who kept off Mashujaa Day Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560565/from-babu-to-sakaja-aladwa-and-winnie-odinga-nairobi-race-crowded-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 From Babu to Sakaja, Aladwa and Winnie Odinga: Nairobi race crowded ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/scNndpB4MDunqSpGMmkJtfkTPatFC8QXmIQ3w59D.jpg Nairobi’s 2027 governor and senator races are heating up, with several politicians declaring bids. From Babu to Sakaja, Aladwa and Winnie Odinga: Nairobi race crowded ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560566/uganda-denies-link-to-nigerias-first-ebola-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Uganda denies link to Nigeria's first Ebola case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/i1KZN87jCfWajCkjcQwn3owyceqlrnzxdwEoaKv9.jpg Uganda denies Ebola link, says Nigerian woman who tested positive had no symptoms while transiting through the country. Uganda denies link to Nigeria's first Ebola case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001560567/beehive-of-activity-in-lamu-as-second-batch-of-refinery-equipment-arrives 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Beehive of activity in Lamu as second batch of refinery equipment arrives https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SPswC9eBhN7eWM0LybTLYFn53ZHMyYLvs4E1G7yv.jpg Lamu Port has received a second shipment of more than 154 machines for the planned Dangote oil refinery. Beehive of activity in Lamu as second batch of refinery equipment arrives Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001560568/african-ministers-back-regional-shipping-plan-to-cut-trade-costs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 African ministers back regional shipping plan to cut trade costs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/f9QcIyB15Adw8mvW4EHx75YRjykd3FOg7VsBzuxD.jpg African ministers endorse a regional shipping framework to cut freight costs and boost intra-African trade. African ministers back regional shipping plan to cut trade costs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001560574/meet-a7-international-an-innovative-global-platform-designed-to-reinvent-the-international-payments-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 Meet A7 International, an innovative global platform designed to reinvent the international payments market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/txVjy6NWNtrrdH7tj0Sr7Nv0u3iE7LNA6meoB3y7.jpg The services that A7 offered domestically sparked interest among businesses from other countries, prompting the company to come up with a new product for foreign clients. Meet A7 International, an innovative global platform designed to reinvent the international payments market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560575/drc-on-the-brink-as-kabila-led-rebel-movement-challenges-tshisekedis-government 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-21 DRC on the brink as Kabila-led rebel movement challenges Tshisekedi's government https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tlYMZTHxlwBl3pLIrVwTgm2Z4wDbne1JNvEzQiR0.jpg Joseph Kabila’s leadership of a new resistance movement deepens tensions with President Félix Tshisekedi amid conflict in eastern DRC. 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