https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550595/country-stares-at-acute-food-crisis-as-severe-drought-hits-grain-basket
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2026-06-18
Country stares at acute food crisis as severe drought hits grain basket
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Farmers in Kenya’s grain basket are staring at huge losses as maize fields go dry following a prolonged dry spell, a situation that is likely to cause a major food crisis.
Country stares at acute food crisis as severe drought hits grain basket
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550597/eacc-raises-concerns-over-increased-sophisticated-digital-graft
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2026-06-18
EACC raises concerns over increased 'sophisticated' digital graft
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The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as the new emerging graft trend gobbling billions of taxpayers money.
EACC raises concerns over increased 'sophisticated' digital graft
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550602/rutos-fiscal-plan-faces-fresh-acid-test-as-mps-poke-holes-in-tax-proposals
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2026-06-18
Ruto's fiscal plan faces fresh acid test as MPs poke holes in tax proposals
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The National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning has broken ranks with Presiden Ruto’s administration, systematically poking holes in a raft of aggressive tax measures.
Ruto's fiscal plan faces fresh acid test as MPs poke holes in tax proposals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550604/finance-bill-fireworks-opposition-government-mps-clash-over-taxes
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2026-06-18
Finance Bill fireworks: Opposition, government MPs clash over taxes
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It was a day of drama, in Parliament as MPs once again clashed over alleged hidden tax increases in the Finance Bill 2026 and its swift progression through the House.
Finance Bill fireworks: Opposition, government MPs clash over taxes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550605/major-shake-up-in-promotions-to-see-return-of-powerful-classroom-teachers
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2026-06-18
Major shake-up in promotions to see return of powerful classroom teachers
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Kenya’s teachers face a new promotion system that restores academic qualifications, merges job groups, and introduces a Teacher 9–1 grading structure.
Major shake-up in promotions to see return of powerful classroom teachers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550606/ag-defence-council-defend-military-deployment-during-2024-gen-z-protests
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2026-06-18
AG, Defence Council defend military deployment during 2024 Gen Z protests
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The Attorney General and the Defence Council have clashed with the Law Society of Kenya over the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to contain the youth-led 2024 protests.
AG, Defence Council defend military deployment during 2024 Gen Z protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550609/kuppet-warns-more-teachers-seeking-transfer-amid-rising-by-election-tension
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2026-06-18
Kuppet warns more teachers seeking transfer amid rising by-election tension
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At least 61 teachers in Nyandarua seek transfers over rising Ol Kalou by-election tensions, with Kuppet citing intimidation and safety concerns in schools.
Kuppet warns more teachers seeking transfer amid rising by-election tension
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550566/why-more-and-more-global-leaders-are-turning-to-beijing
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2026-06-18
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
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From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550569/scapegoating-teachers-will-not-make-our-schools-safer
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2026-06-18
Scapegoating teachers will not make our schools safer
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When disaster strikes in schools, teachers become the first suspects and public discourse shifts from seeking facts to finding individuals to blame.
Scapegoating teachers will not make our schools safer
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550571/most-opposition-leaders-are-not-the-reformers-they-purport-to-be
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2026-06-18
Most opposition leaders are not the reformers they purport to be
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Many politicians simply learn to speak the language that resonates with public frustration, win public sympathy, and then return to their factory settings once power or personal interests are secured.
Most opposition leaders are not the reformers they purport to be
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001550594/nyandarua-women-groups-to-benefit-from-sh264m
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2026-06-17
Nyandarua women groups to benefit from Sh26.4m
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Some 60 women groups in Nyandarua county are set to benefit from Sh26.4 million Women Enterprise Fund to uplift their livelihood.
Nyandarua women groups to benefit from Sh26.4m
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550596/g7-moves-to-secure-critical-minerals-supply-chains
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2026-06-17
G7 moves to secure critical minerals supply chains
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The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen and diversify global supply chains for critical minerals.
G7 moves to secure critical minerals supply chains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550598/gachoka-questions-court-over-change-in-safaricom-shares-case
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2026-06-17
Gachoka questions court over change in Safaricom shares case
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Businessman Tony Gachoka and 9 others have petitioned the Court of Appeal seeking clarification over what they term as an unusual alteration to the proposed sale of government shares in Safaricom PLC.
Gachoka questions court over change in Safaricom shares case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550600/who-releases-first-guidelines-for-treating-ebola-and-marburg-disease
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2026-06-17
WHO releases first guidelines for treating Ebola and Marburg disease
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WHO has issued its first guidelines for Ebola and Marburg treatment, aiming to improve survival as DRC and Uganda battle an ongoing Bundibugyo outbreak.
WHO releases first guidelines for treating Ebola and Marburg disease
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550601/new-safety-partnership-aims-to-protect-kenyas-growing-army-of-food-delivery-riders
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2026-06-17
New safety partnership aims to protect Kenya's growing army of food delivery riders
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The collaboration will provide Glovo's network of independent riders with access to AURA's digitised emergency response system, offering support during medical emergencies.
New safety partnership aims to protect Kenya's growing army of food delivery riders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550603/kenya-to-benefit-from-g7-backed-financial-reforms-ruto-says
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2026-06-17
Kenya to benefit from G7-backed financial reforms, Ruto says
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“Pay attention to Africa. The future of global growth will be shaped there,” Ruto stated.
Kenya to benefit from G7-backed financial reforms, Ruto says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550607/treasury-defends-economic-resilience-debt-strategy-and-public-finance-reforms
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2026-06-17
Treasury defends economic resilience, debt strategy and public finance reforms
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The National Treasury has defended Kenya’s economic performance, debt management strategy and public finance accountability systems
Treasury defends economic resilience, debt strategy and public finance reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001550614/single-gunshot-ended-nanyuki-teen-life-autopsy-revealed
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2026-06-17
Single gunshot ended Nanyuki teen life, autopsy revealed
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A postmortem examination has confirmed that 17-year-old student Sylvester Muigai died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility.
Single gunshot ended Nanyuki teen life, autopsy revealed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550615/knh-surgeons-remove-4kg-liver-tumor-in-landmark-surgery
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2026-06-17
KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumor in landmark surgery
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Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a massive 4-kilogram liver tumour from a patient in a complex seven-hour operation.
KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumor in landmark surgery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550616/mps-clash-as-finance-bill-2026-pass-second-reading
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2026-06-17
MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 pass Second Reading
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Opposition MPs accused the government of using its numerical strength in Parliament to push through controversial tax proposals without giving legislators sufficient time to examine the 124-page Bill
MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 pass Second Reading
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001550478/jkia-state-yet-to-learn-from-adani-mistakes
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2026-06-17
JKIA: State yet to learn from Adani mistakes
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From the look of things, this important tender of national importance was rushed as the bids were submitted, evaluated and awarded in a record 20 days if not less.
JKIA: State yet to learn from Adani mistakes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550480/for-kenyans-whats-wrong-is-right-and-whats-right-is-wrong
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2026-06-17
For Kenyans, what's wrong is right and what's right is wrong
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Societies rarely decline because perfect people no longer exist. They decline when people fail to distinguish between imperfection and wrongdoing.
For Kenyans, what's wrong is right and what's right is wrong
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001550481/a-barber-engineer-whose-work-mimics-germany-apprentice-system
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2026-06-17
A barber engineer whose work mimics Germany apprentice system
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We can’t learn everything in school, and some people are not made for the school system.
A barber engineer whose work mimics Germany apprentice system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/leonard-khafafa/article/2001550484/national-budget-mirrors-every-familys-tough-tradeoffs
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2026-06-17
National budget mirrors every family's tough tradeoffs
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Of the government’s Sh4.82 trillion budget, roughly Sh1.5 trillion is earmarked for the Consolidated Fund.
National budget mirrors every family's tough tradeoffs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550486/victims-of-wagalla-massacre-deserve-compensation-as-well
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2026-06-17
Victims of Wagalla massacre deserve compensation as well
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The Wagalla Massacre remains unpaid for, unprosecuted, and unacknowledged as a crime against humanity.
Victims of Wagalla massacre deserve compensation as well
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550490/not-for-beginners-why-new-market-entrants-quit-easily
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2026-06-17
Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
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If you model your business on an existing one in the hope of dislodging it from the market and “inheriting” its customer base, put your foot on the brake.
Not for beginners: Why new market entrants quit easily
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550492/nairobi-champions-gear-up-for-sub-regional-battle
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2026-06-17
Nairobi champions gear up for sub-regional battle
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Defending Nairobi Region champions across various disciplines are aiming to secure regional qualification as the KSSSA sub-regional games get underway in Nairobi.
Nairobi champions gear up for sub-regional battle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001550493/why-kra-has-changed-tack-in-revenue-collections
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2026-06-17
Why KRA has changed tack in revenue collections
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KRA has implemented several reforms aimed at improving the taxpayer experience and reducing compliance burdens.
Why KRA has changed tack in revenue collections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001550497/how-to-use-digital-platforms-without-losing-business-identity
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2026-06-17
How to use digital platforms without losing business identity
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Many businesses make a critical mistake; they confuse access to customers with ownership of customers
How to use digital platforms without losing business identity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001550498/anatomy-of-a-loan-default-and-what-it-will-cost-you
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2026-06-17
Anatomy of a loan default and what it will cost you
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The demand letter from a lender is not the real problem. Ignoring it is.
Anatomy of a loan default and what it will cost you
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550499/ruto-hits-out-at-global-lenders-calls-for-africas-inclusion
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2026-06-17
Ruto hits out at global lenders, calls for Africa's inclusion
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Ruto regretted that Africa was not at the table when some of the financial and governance institutions were set up after the Second World War in 1945.
Ruto hits out at global lenders, calls for Africa's inclusion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550500/mungaro-throws-kingi-under-the-bus-over-sh1b-kilifi-audit-queries
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2026-06-17
Mung'aro throws Kingi under the bus over Sh1b Kilifi audit queries
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Kilifi’s Sh1 billion revenue deal is under Senate scrutiny, with EACC set to probe payments to Raindrops Limited and summon former county officials.
Mung'aro throws Kingi under the bus over Sh1b Kilifi audit queries
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550501/budget-reality-check-moodys-warns-kenya-of-fiscal-pain-ahead
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2026-06-17
Budget reality check: Moody's warns Kenya of fiscal pain ahead
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Rating firm warns austerity measures unlikely to yield much amid revenue shortfalls. It also cites country’s heightened debt risks, potentially raising the cost of external borrowing.
Budget reality check: Moody's warns Kenya of fiscal pain ahead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550502/security-and-liberalised-skies-key-to-growth-of-aviation-sector-in-africa
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2026-06-17
Security and liberalised skies key to growth of aviation sector in Africa
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Enhancing security in the African skies will create safety and strengthen the sector which will potentially be of great economic benefit to African countries.
Security and liberalised skies key to growth of aviation sector in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550503/wetangula-orders-national-response-over-rising-lake-waters
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2026-06-17
Wetang'ula orders national response over rising lake waters
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MPs have warned of a humanitarian crisis as rising Rift Valley lake waters displace families, destroy schools and livelihoods, and increase disease risks.
Wetang'ula orders national response over rising lake waters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550504/monopoly-of-sh1000-note-and-why-kenyas-economy-runs-on-it
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2026-06-17
Monopoly of Sh1,000 note and why Kenya's economy runs on it
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Every Sh1,000 note in circulation is a vote for a product Kenya should be manufacturing, a hospital that should be fully stocked, and a nurse who should be working here.
Monopoly of Sh1,000 note and why Kenya's economy runs on it
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550505/couple-seeks-to-access-bank-accounts-in-probe-on-sh200m-us-federal-scam
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2026-06-17
Couple seeks to access bank accounts in probe on Sh200m US federal scam
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A couple is challenging the freezing of over Sh200 million in assets as ARA and DCI investigate alleged links to a US student aid fraud scheme.
Couple seeks to access bank accounts in probe on Sh200m US federal scam
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550506/duale-contradicts-self-in-court-over-ebola-quarantine-facility-deal
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2026-06-17
Duale contradicts self in court over Ebola quarantine facility deal
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Duale says Kenya halted a US-funded Ebola facility project, but Katiba Institute argues construction continues despite court orders stopping it.
Duale contradicts self in court over Ebola quarantine facility deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550508/inside-all-saints-day-goons-invaded-a-sacred-space
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2026-06-17
Inside All Saints: Day goons invaded a sacred space
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Panic erupted at an All Saints Cathedral budget forum after a group of youths disrupted proceedings, leaving participants shaken and some phones stolen.
Inside All Saints: Day goons invaded a sacred space
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550509/ex-cj-maraga-blasts-ruto-government-declares-2027-presidential-bid
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2026-06-17
Ex-CJ Maraga blasts Ruto government, declares 2027 presidential bid
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Maraga argued that corruption denies citizens essential services and opportunities, despite the country having sufficient resources.
Ex-CJ Maraga blasts Ruto government, declares 2027 presidential bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550510/blood-money-will-compensation-heal-a-bleeding-nation-end-police-cruelty
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2026-06-17
Blood money: Will compensation heal a bleeding nation, end police cruelty?
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Rights groups say compensating police brutality victims without an apology or prosecutions risks shielding perpetrators and undermining justice.
Blood money: Will compensation heal a bleeding nation, end police cruelty?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550511/inside-mps-clash-over-finance-bill-tax-proposals
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2026-06-17
Inside MPs clash over Finance Bill tax proposals
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MPs clashed in National Assembly over Finance Bill 2026, debating new tax measures, KRA data use, and rental income provisions amid concerns over rising tax burden.
Inside MPs clash over Finance Bill tax proposals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001550512/im-banks-on-thunder-with-sh10m
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IM banks on Thunder with Sh10m
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National Men’s Basketball Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder secured a Sh10m sponsorship from I&M Bank Limited yesterday.
IM banks on Thunder with Sh10m
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550513/why-kenyans-in-diaspora-are-not-sending-money-gifts
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2026-06-17
Why Kenyans in diaspora are not sending money, gifts
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CBK 2025 report shows Sh931.8bn remittances into Kenya, mostly cash, with gender, education and migration ties shaping how money and in-kind support flow.
Why Kenyans in diaspora are not sending money, gifts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550514/femicide-as-content-how-media-algorithms-shape-public-attention
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2026-06-17
Femicide as content: How media, algorithms shape public attention
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TikTok GBV trend shows how algorithms amplify trauma visuals in Kenya, while femicide cases fade from attention despite rising incidents and weak follow-up reporting.
Femicide as content: How media, algorithms shape public attention
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550515/former-us-top-envoy-kerry-joho-lead-global-leaders-in-oceans-talks
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2026-06-17
Former US top envoy Kerry, Joho lead global leaders in oceans talks
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World leaders in Mombasa’s Our Ocean Conference urged stronger marine protection, funding and enforcement against illegal fishing under the High Seas Treaty framework.
Former US top envoy Kerry, Joho lead global leaders in oceans talks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550516/france-and-two-goal-mbappe-roar-into-world-cup
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2026-06-17
France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup
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Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against Senegal
France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550517/norway-coach-hails-haaland-after-world-cup-double
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2026-06-17
Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double
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Norway coach Stale Solbakken said star striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him as he scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday.
Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550518/magical-messi-equals-world-cup-goals-record-as-argentina-win
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2026-06-17
Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
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Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer as Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles
Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550519/austria-beat-jordan-3-1-in-world-cup-group-game
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2026-06-17
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group game
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Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group game
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550521/kakamega-moves-to-sustain-hiv-tb-services-as-path-project-transitions
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2026-06-17
Kakamega moves to sustain HIV-TB services as PATH project transitions
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Kakamega County is developing a sustainability and transition plan with PATH Kenya's Nuru Ya Mtoto project to ensure uninterrupted HIV/TB services.
Kakamega moves to sustain HIV-TB services as PATH project transitions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550522/never-again
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2026-06-17
Never again...
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Never again...
Never again...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550525/havi-questions-police-brutality-compensation-report
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2026-06-17
Havi questions police brutality compensation report
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The report recommending compensation for victims of police brutality may not be constitutionally valid because it did not follow the normal legal process for establishing who was responsible.
Havi questions police brutality compensation report
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550526/court-upholds-20-year-sentence-for-man-claiming-to-be-late-governor-gachaguas-son
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2026-06-17
Court upholds 20-year sentence for man claiming to be late Governor Gachagua's son
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The High Court has upheld a 20-year jail sentence for Jackson Kihara, rejecting his bid for a sentence review and ruling that his application lacked legal merit.
Court upholds 20-year sentence for man claiming to be late Governor Gachagua's son
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550529/g7-leaders-launch-ports-network-to-curb-global-drug-trafficking
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2026-06-17
G7 leaders launch ports network to curb global drug trafficking
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G7 leaders agree to launch a new international ports network and joint action plans to combat global drug trafficking networks that threaten national security and economic stability.
G7 leaders launch ports network to curb global drug trafficking
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550530/family-conducts-prayers-for-kenyan-driver-who-died-in-uganda
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2026-06-17
Family conducts prayers for Kenyan driver who died in Uganda
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The family of Kenyan long-distance driver Daniel Kiberenge Obiro, who is believed to have drowned in Uganda, has held prayer sessions in Bungoma as they seek government help to recover his body.
Family conducts prayers for Kenyan driver who died in Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550531/reprieve-as-former-jm-kariukis-dancers-get-90-acre-land-despite-losing-court-case
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2026-06-17
Reprieve as former JM Kariuki's dancers get 90-acre land despite losing court case
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Former dancers who recently lost a land case against the family of JM Kariuki, the former Nyandarua North MP, have gotten a reprieve after the family gifted them part of the 808-acre land.
Reprieve as former JM Kariuki's dancers get 90-acre land despite losing court case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001550532/agricultural-show-in-meru-to-promote-cbe
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2026-06-17
Agricultural show in Meru to promote CBE
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The ASK Meru show has opened with a focus on promoting Competency-Based Education by offering learners hands-on agricultural experiences aligned with climate-smart farming and skills development.
Agricultural show in Meru to promote CBE
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550533/kenya-joins-g7-in-renewed-pledge-against-migrant-smuggling
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2026-06-17
Kenya joins G7 in renewed pledge against migrant smuggling
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Kenya has joined leaders of the Group of Seven nations and South Korea in a declaration pledging tougher action against organised networks behind migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
Kenya joins G7 in renewed pledge against migrant smuggling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550535/g7-backs-iran-deal-as-hormuz-reopens-to-shipping
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2026-06-17
G7 backs Iran deal as Hormuz reopens to shipping
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G7 countries welcome agreement between the United States and Iran that clears the way for ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz, the corridor through which a fifth of the world's oil passes.
G7 backs Iran deal as Hormuz reopens to shipping
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550536/ombudsman-appoints-naisiae-tobiko-as-new-chief-executive
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2026-06-17
Ombudsman appoints Naisiae Tobiko as new chief executive
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The Commission on Administrative Justice has appointed Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as chief executive officer and commission secretary following a competitive recruitment process.
Ombudsman appoints Naisiae Tobiko as new chief executive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550538/church-leaders-blame-state-warn-political-thuggery-could-lead-to-violence
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2026-06-17
Church leaders blame State, warn political thuggery could lead to violence
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Church leaders and the NCCK have condemned rising violent disruptions in places of worship, blaming political actors and warning that the trend could trigger wider instability.
Church leaders blame State, warn political thuggery could lead to violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550539/fresh-blow-for-sifuna-in-senate-reshuffle
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2026-06-17
Fresh blow for Sifuna in Senate reshuffle
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Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has replaced Sifuna in changes announced by Cheruiyot on the floor of the House.
Fresh blow for Sifuna in Senate reshuffle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001550540/ride-out-of-poverty-how-a-widow-built-wealth-through-boda-boda-business
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2026-06-17
Ride out of poverty: How a widow built wealth through boda boda business
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Widow Jane Kemunto Makori has transformed her life from poverty to financial stability by investing in a boda boda business that now supports her children’s education.
Ride out of poverty: How a widow built wealth through boda boda business
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550542/kuppet-demands-protection-for-teachers-amid-threats-in-nyandarua
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2026-06-17
KUPPET demands protection for teachers amid threats in Nyandarua
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KUPPET demands protection for teachers in Nyandarua amid threats against non-local staff during Ol Kalou campaigns; chair Milemba says 61 teachers have sought transfers.
KUPPET demands protection for teachers amid threats in Nyandarua
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550543/school-games-kisumu-boys-maseno-and-nyakach-girls-eye-kisumu-county-titles
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2026-06-17
School games: Kisumu Boys, Maseno and Nyakach Girls eye Kisumu County titles
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Kisumu Boys, Maseno School and Nyakach Girls will be seeking to dominate football, basketball and rugby when the Kisumu County Term Two games kick off at Onjiko High School
School games: Kisumu Boys, Maseno and Nyakach Girls eye Kisumu County titles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550545/g7-leaders-applaud-iran-ukraine-progress-ahead-of-tackling-ai
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2026-06-17
G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI
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France, whose President Emmanuel Macron is chairing the G7, published a communique overnight that said all the leaders had agreed on key geopolitical issues.
G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550546/uk-pm-says-russian-warships-warning-shots-reckless-not-sinister
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2026-06-17
UK PM says Russian warship's warning shots 'reckless' not 'sinister'
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"I think it's reckless," Starmer said following the incident, which came after UK commandos intercepted and boarded a suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel on Sunday in the same part of the Channel.
UK PM says Russian warship's warning shots 'reckless' not 'sinister'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550547/not-historic-rights-defenders-push-back-on-kenyas-sh2bn-reparations
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2026-06-17
'Not historic'- rights defenders push back on Kenya's Sh2bn reparations
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Human rights defenders have accused the government of shielding police officers behind a Sh2bn compensation plan that pays victims without naming their killers.
'Not historic'- rights defenders push back on Kenya's Sh2bn reparations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550548/global-data-declaration-targets-illegal-fishing
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2026-06-17
Global data declaration targets illegal fishing
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The issue is existential for local fishermen just a few kilometres up the Kenyan coast, who accuse large, foreign-crewed trawlers of destroying fish stocks and damaging the marine environment.
Global data declaration targets illegal fishing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550549/school-games-st-marys-yala-ngiya-girls-ready-to-dominate-siaya-county-finals
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2026-06-17
School Games: St Mary's Yala, Ng'iya Girls ready to dominate Siaya County finals
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Defending champions St Mary’s School Yala and Ng’iya Girls High School will be among the teams to watch when the Siaya County Secondary School Games Term Two finals get underway
School Games: St Mary's Yala, Ng'iya Girls ready to dominate Siaya County finals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550550/dr-congo-president-clears-hurdle-to-seek-third-term
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2026-06-17
DR Congo president clears hurdle to seek third term
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In office since 2019, Tshisekedi comes to the end of his second -- and, under the current constitution, final -- five-year term in 2028.
DR Congo president clears hurdle to seek third term
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001550551/asal-regions-embrace-climate-smart-agriculture-to-beat-perennial-hunger
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2026-06-17
ASAL regions embrace climate-smart agriculture to beat perennial hunger
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Farmers in Kenya’s ASAL regions are adopting climate-smart agriculture technologies such as ripping, zai pits and crop diversification to boost resilience and food production.
ASAL regions embrace climate-smart agriculture to beat perennial hunger
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cricket/article/2001550552/masai-mara-tuskers-win-regular-and-over-forty-divisions-of-south-indian-premier-league
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2026-06-17
Masai Mara Tuskers win regular and over-forty divisions of South Indian Premier League
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Masai Mara Tuskers had two reasons to celebrate as they won the regular and over-forty divisions of the South Indian Premier League after victories over Coast Super Kings in the final
Masai Mara Tuskers win regular and over-forty divisions of South Indian Premier League
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550553/south-africa-president-warns-against-scapegoating-migrants
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2026-06-17
South Africa president warns against 'scapegoating' migrants
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One of Africa's largest economies, South Africa has long attracted migrant workers from across the continent, both legally and illegally.
South Africa president warns against 'scapegoating' migrants
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550554/we-have-always-won-ebola-pioneer-still-on-front-line-at-84
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2026-06-17
'We have always won': Ebola pioneer still on front line at 84
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Fifty years later, and now aged 84, Muyembe is still on the front line against a virus he helped uncover as the DRC battles its 17th deadly outbreak.
'We have always won': Ebola pioneer still on front line at 84
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550555/five-uasin-gishu-students-arrested-over-inferno-plot
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2026-06-17
Five Uasin Gishu students arrested over inferno plot
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Three students from the list were questioned over the plot and gave the names of two of the would-be co-conspirators who were also arrested by police.
Five Uasin Gishu students arrested over inferno plot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550556/technology-collaboration-key-in-graft-fight-oginde-says
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2026-06-17
Technology, collaboration key in graft fight, Oginde says
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“It used to be that money was carried physically from wherever it was stolen. These days it is at the click of a button sent across the world,” he said.
Technology, collaboration key in graft fight, Oginde says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550557/africas-anti-graft-chiefs-meet-in-nairobi-as-eacc-warns-of-sophisticated-corruption-networks
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2026-06-17
Africa's anti-graft chiefs meet in Nairobi as EACC warns of sophisticated corruption networks
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African anti-corruption leaders meeting in Nairobi have warned that graft networks are becoming more sophisticated and tech-driven, calling for stronger cross-border cooperation.
Africa's anti-graft chiefs meet in Nairobi as EACC warns of sophisticated corruption networks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001550559/why-the-rugby-africa-sevens-has-been-postponed
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2026-06-17
Why the Rugby Africa Sevens has been postponed
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The 2026 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Championship, which was set to kick off this weekend in Mauritius, has been postponed due to public health concerns linked to Ebola
Why the Rugby Africa Sevens has been postponed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550560/cotu-hails-landmark-court-ruling-protecting-outsourced-workers
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2026-06-17
COTU hails landmark court ruling protecting outsourced workers
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COTU has welcomed a court ruling granting outsourced workers the right to join trade unions and benefit from workplace collective bargaining agreements.
COTU hails landmark court ruling protecting outsourced workers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550562/faith-joins-linda-mwananchi-camp
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2026-06-17
Faith joins Linda Mwananchi camp...
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Faith joins Linda Mwananchi camp...
Faith joins Linda Mwananchi camp...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550564/bungoma-allocates-sh197-million-for-maternal-unit-overhaul
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2026-06-17
Bungoma allocates Sh19.7 million for maternal unit overhaul
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Bungoma County has allocated Sh19.7 million to renovate and equip its maternal and newborn units, aiming to improve maternal healthcare.
Bungoma allocates Sh19.7 million for maternal unit overhaul
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001550567/engineers-challenged-on-road-designs
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2026-06-17
Engineers challenged on road designs
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Engineers have been urged to design and build roads that address challenges brought about by the effects of climate change, including floods and drainage.
Engineers challenged on road designs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550570/trump-threatens-dropping-bombs-if-iran-doesnt-behave
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2026-06-17
Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'
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US President Donald Trump says he is ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war.
Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550572/im-the-boss-trump-tells-g7-counterparts
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2026-06-17
'I'm the boss', Trump tells G7 counterparts
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Amid laughter, Macron appeared to take the comment with good humour. "How are you?" the French president asked.
'I'm the boss', Trump tells G7 counterparts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001550574/jilk-construction-loses-bid-to-halt-sh340bn-eabl-shares-sale
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2026-06-17
JILK construction loses bid to halt Sh340bn EABL shares sale
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Although the court left room for the underlying constitutional petition to be heard later, Justice Mutai found no link between JILK's complaint and the transaction it sought to freeze.
JILK construction loses bid to halt Sh340bn EABL shares sale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001550576/boost-for-national-sevens-circuit-as-sportpesa-injects-sh34-million
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2026-06-17
Boost for National Sevens Circuit as SportPesa injects Sh34 million
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A total of Sh4.14 million has been allocated for rewards, up from the Sh1 million prize pool offered last season.
Boost for National Sevens Circuit as SportPesa injects Sh34 million
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550577/malala-wants-kakamega-governor-arrested-over-alleged-gang-links
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2026-06-17
Malala wants Kakamega governor arrested over alleged gang links
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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) DP Leader Cleophas Malala has called for the arrest of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa over alleged ties to criminal gangs.
Malala wants Kakamega governor arrested over alleged gang links
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550578/sweet-revenge-solidarity-sink-jobo
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2026-06-17
Sweet Revenge! Solidarity sink JOBO
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It was sweet revenge when St Anthony's Boys, popularly known as Solidarity, beat rivals St Joseph's Boys (JOBO) to the county soccer title.
Sweet Revenge! Solidarity sink JOBO
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550579/lebanon-president-says-negotiations-with-israel-independent-of-us-iran-deal
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2026-06-17
Lebanon president says negotiations with Israel 'independent' of US-Iran deal
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the US-Iran deal to bring an end to the Middle East conflict.
Lebanon president says negotiations with Israel 'independent' of US-Iran deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550580/g7-kenya-and-partners-call-for-safer-digital-spaces-for-minors
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2026-06-17
G7, Kenya, and partners call for safer digital spaces for minors
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The leaders stressed the importance of helping young users distinguish between authentic and AI-generated content.
G7, Kenya, and partners call for safer digital spaces for minors
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550582/graduates-to-get-access-to-start-up-capital-under-new-programme
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2026-06-17
Graduates to get access to start-up capital under new programme
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The Zinduka Graduate Enterprise Programme is designed to enable students to access affordable accommodation through unsecured housing loans and start-up capital.
Graduates to get access to start-up capital under new programme
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550588/kindiki-calls-for-global-action-to-combat-land-degradation
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2026-06-17
Kindiki calls for global action to combat land degradation
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The event was held under the theme, “Rangelands: Recognize, Respect, Restore.”
Kindiki calls for global action to combat land degradation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550589/us-investors-push-sh258bn-african-investment-drive
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2026-06-17
US investors push Sh258bn African investment drive
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American investors pursue deals worth about $2 billion across Africa after a four-country tour yielded agreements to fund five renewable energy projects.
US investors push Sh258bn African investment drive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550591/wilson-airport-upgrade-faces-delays-shrinking-expansion-space
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2026-06-17
Wilson Airport upgrade faces delays, shrinking expansion space
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Wilson Airport management has raised concerns over delays in the implementation of key infrastructure projects, saying this has led to loss of revenue.
Wilson Airport upgrade faces delays, shrinking expansion space
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
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