https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550908/to-eat-or-not-to-eat-the-science-and-politics-of-lake-nakuru-fish 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 To eat or not to eat? The science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tVs48RleWus1lQzOUlXvqOPpfbhi1K8Dwx4X6E9B.jpg The battle over Lake Nakuru’s fish has become a flashpoint where climate displacement, public health concerns, conservation enforcement and allegations of elite-controlled illegal fishing collide. To eat or not to eat? The science and politics of Lake Nakuru fish Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550914/in-six-months-how-rutos-deadlines-have-failed-to-match-delivery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 In six months: How Ruto's deadlines have failed to match delivery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GJUpm0hiapki65aZC0VXjZIGyok3Y8h8ED5sGqzz.jpg A review of President Ruto’s major pledges reveals a recurring gap between ambitious six-month promises and actual delivery. In six months: How Ruto's deadlines have failed to match delivery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550918/taita-taveta-sh11-billion-steel-plant-to-unlock-its-iron-ore-sector 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 Taita Taveta Sh11 billion steel plant to unlock its iron ore sector https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZBnhtZQjb5Hx2zz0yQXZh6KEArI1ocATKe9B18fc.jpg The launch of iron ore deliveries to a new Sh11 billion steel plant in Taita Taveta County marks a major step towards industrialisation. Taita Taveta Sh11 billion steel plant to unlock its iron ore sector Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550938/ruto-set-to-assent-to-the-finance-bill-today 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 Ruto set to assent to the Finance Bill today https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/loqEa8AgCPdiUdnyf81h8UcW1U4BZfmYF6YMjvOd.jpg President William Ruto is set to sign the Finance Bill, 2026, as he defends the government’s fiscal agenda, urges youth responsibility ahead of Gen Z protest commemorations. Ruto set to assent to the Finance Bill today Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550944/fathers-day-men-speak-out-on-silent-crisis-of-neglect-pressure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 Father's Day: Men speak out on 'silent crisis' of neglect, pressure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iCQh6dDc3a0CRuZpVQe6w9J10aqFhqGlewUjlYm9.jpg On Father’s Day, men and family experts highlighted growing concerns over emotional neglect, financial pressure and shifting family roles, with calls for greater appreciation of fathers. Father's Day: Men speak out on 'silent crisis' of neglect, pressure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550946/kindiki-warns-against-chaos-in-june-25-protests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 Kindiki warns against chaos in June 25 protests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AHRbfDPyOolbWYtCPg2uuBlVjrduAHoVc9FENWUj.jpg DP Kithure Kindiki has warned against violence during the planned June 25 Gen-Z commemorative protests, saying police will be deployed to maintain order and protect property. Kindiki warns against chaos in June 25 protests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550950/49-kenyans-killed-by-police-this-year-lobby-group-reveals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 49 Kenyans killed by police this year, lobby group reveals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hlQM0OYZPM6fcNtB6cwJnW14eGI6XEVMgHTxhuE8.jpg A human rights group says 49 people have been shot dead by police this year and fears more violence during upcoming Gen Z anniversary protests. 49 Kenyans killed by police this year, lobby group reveals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550952/africa-trade-gap-persists-despite-afcfta-push-to-rev-up-markets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-22 Africa trade gap persists despite AfCFTA push to rev up markets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gXq2J6Zfvo3GOFEPmXw9KdGZYBgjYzeiA5ctSzhD.jpg Experts say poor infrastructure, costly logistics and fragmented systems continue to limit intra-African trade despite the promise of AfCFTA. Africa trade gap persists despite AfCFTA push to rev up markets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-22 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550848/how-counties-will-utilise-multi-billion-budgets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 How counties will utilise multi-billion budgets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C3Zvpo97pUMmN4btnjAVMLnkEzbyHa4ZXqg6Gx67.jpg Counties have unveiled 2026/27 budgets prioritising health, education, infrastructure and ward projects, with billions allocated to development and service delivery. How counties will utilise multi-billion budgets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001550849/political-aspirants-deserve-equal-opportunities-elders-told 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Political aspirants deserve equal opportunities, elders told https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uq5bbtu5bqY8ESyBlbismZ8qMrzrjo8Y50LixpmU.jpg Garissa stakeholders urged elders to make negotiated democracy more inclusive, saying all aspirants should be allowed to compete in free and fair elections. Political aspirants deserve equal opportunities, elders told Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550850/coast-counties-unveil-sh156-billion-blue-economy-plan-to-drive-sustainable-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Coast counties unveil Sh156 billion blue economy plan to drive sustainable growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1dhoFSRMUcd4t7fsKx3a5ImxtgeTrHYjZCahlKBo.jpg Coastal counties have launched a Sh156 billion blue economy plan to boost fisheries, tourism, ports, green energy and jobs through 2030. Coast counties unveil Sh156 billion blue economy plan to drive sustainable growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550851/first-time-governors-on-the-edge-as-one-term-euphoria-rock-counties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 First time governors on the edge as one-term euphoria rock counties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4zI8qy1AyxknUHdBnflSZFsWNwpmjkSUPIpgbIeS.jpg Many first-term governors face growing scrutiny over performance, corruption claims and service delivery as they fight for survival ahead of 2027 polls. First time governors on the edge as one-term euphoria rock counties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550853/gangland-impunity-security-agencies-watch-as-goons-storm-churches-schools-and-funerals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Gangland impunity: Security agencies watch as goons storm churches, schools and funerals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WLQ1s3vLsRIpzqfNERtiEiqyljv5CNEtQUk1mMTg.jpg Allegations of rising political goon violence in Kenya spark fears over security, protests, and alleged state-linked intimidation ahead of key political events. Gangland impunity: Security agencies watch as goons storm churches, schools and funerals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550854/study-day-care-expansion-eases-womens-unpaid-care-load-in-low-income-settings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Study: Day care expansion eases women's unpaid care load in low-income settings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Pna93aKHfhqiEav2BfPM5iZ5s8VEwgNwPNQFLfNh.jpg Study in Nairobi shows social-franchise daycare reduces unpaid care work, improves child outcomes and boosts women’s ability to work and earn income. Study: Day care expansion eases women's unpaid care load in low-income settings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550855/kenya-names-big-shots-in-team-for-commonwealth-games 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Kenya names big shots in team for Commonwealth Games https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A1BZUI8sAXLScG0i981lPGmpYg9EAIoSUREhvkkY.jpg Kenya has named a strong athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after national trials led by champions Kinyamal, Odira and Omanyala. Kenya names big shots in team for Commonwealth Games Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550856/ruto-allies-opposition-turn-lempaka-burial-into-political-battlefield 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Ruto allies, opposition turn Lempaka burial into political battlefield https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m3gW0Xw4bNa9k1or7IZWxIQY1YRfqP0mqZ0l8lZW.jpg Lempaka’s burial in Narok turned into a heated 2027 political showdown as opposition and Kenya Kwanza leaders clashed over Ruto’s future and regional power battles. Ruto allies, opposition turn Lempaka burial into political battlefield Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550857/wetangula-urges-kenyans-to-reject-tribal-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Wetang'ula urges Kenyans to reject tribal politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FQQDDu2mKfV2ZZnSV2BPRvBDD0CTkKV5s1sVPFyB.jpg Wetang’ula urged Kenyans to reject tribal politics and embrace unity during a Likoni fundraiser, with leaders backing national cohesion and inclusive development. Wetang'ula urges Kenyans to reject tribal politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001550858/end-of-an-era-as-controversial-father-pesa-buried 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 End of an era as controversial Father Pesa buried https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/weqjihQpdeSshPC1CDJErT2zRxu84jTXjFO8bAz4.jpg Controversial cleric Father John Juma Pesa was laid to rest in Kisumu, closing a decades-long religious journey marked by faith, mystery, and influence. End of an era as controversial Father Pesa buried Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550859/burdening-weight-of-men-as-expectations-rise 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Burdening weight of men as expectations rise https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zQD3IgwXa2HvSwfopBo5aBXZJrPBPUEhKEcQNDs5.jpg A story from Laikipia explores shifting gender roles and rising marital tensions in modern Kenya, highlighting emotional strain and evolving domestic expectations. Burdening weight of men as expectations rise Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550861/school-games-ngiya-girls-and-yala-retain-siaya-county-basketball-3x3-titles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 School Games: Ng'iya Girls and Yala retain Siaya County basketball 3x3 titles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Jt9q0hpxxfIrjIY6dbR8jkV27u45bkxb11G6HTnN.jpg Ng'iya Girls and Yala retained their Siaya County basketball 3x3 titles, while Chianda and Lwak Girls emerged as new rugby and football champions. School Games: Ng'iya Girls and Yala retain Siaya County basketball 3x3 titles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550862/school-games-nyabondo-and-sigoti-complex-crowned-kisumu-county-rugby-sevens-champions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 School Games: Nyabondo and Sigoti Complex crowned Kisumu County rugby sevens champions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ReaoqktGWLF8nyaqDeCvzFMSTH2331mbsfBoKcno.jpg Nyabondo ended a 15-year wait to win the Kisumu rugby sevens title, while Sigoti Complex claimed the girls’ crown at the county school games. School Games: Nyabondo and Sigoti Complex crowned Kisumu County rugby sevens champions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550869/japan-stroll-to-victory-over-tunisia-in-world-cups-1000th-game 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fGFXcL7Gns8np0R7S5LS4UTKDzsNFNQVk2Ot7zwy.jpg Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550870/traders-count-losses-after-fire-rips-through-gikomba-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Traders count losses after fire rips through Gikomba market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UHLq7NhsNolG024WzMpVHHGV6Ymj56Na5U0rM7tD.jpg Fire destroys property at Gikomba market, Kenya Red Cross says multi-agency teams responding as assessments continue into the 4am incident. Traders count losses after fire rips through Gikomba market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550871/germany-into-world-cup-last-32-after-late-comeback-curacao-shock-ecuador 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock Ecuador https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nXrO59cSBLt06rb2axlfOs0KCAzVhL9QfxfMwm9Z.jpg Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a dramatic injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday. Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock Ecuador Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550872/us-and-iran-set-for-new-talks-after-delay-and-deadly-strikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nYLo9eOLvbfpR17NeMr6Ev8Diud6TLesB3s4XbMZ.jpg A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday as Iranian negotiators and US Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Swiss host city. US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550873/fifa-draws-criticism-as-infantino-clocks-up-air-miles-at-world-cup 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LUFCISJydqEtbczmAVvLkv4z315p7VFwJwwbhFiJ.jpg FIFA president Gianni Infantino's unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change. FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550874/government-urged-to-find-lasting-solution-to-school-unrest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Government urged to find lasting solution to school unrest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4IlM14jcRkGXduf77wCPr24C6OCK8UZn4NNPgkpO.jpg Kajiado County Knut Secretary Erick Kolingo says the wave of school unrest has raised concerns over the safety of learning institutions and the well-being of learners. Government urged to find lasting solution to school unrest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550875/morans-put-goons-on-notice-ahead-of-planned-june-25-protests-in-kajiado 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Morans put goons on notice ahead of planned June 25 protests in Kajiado https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lQVt6wckpZEad9dCMivZ8i5FGwdL95oVRcD4YDM0.jpg A section of Maasai morans from Kajiado County has vowed to protect businesses during the planned June 25th Gen Z commemoration protests. Morans put goons on notice ahead of planned June 25 protests in Kajiado Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550876/middle-east-conflict-deal-why-economics-not-us-or-iran-won 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Middle East conflict deal: Why economics, not US or Iran, won https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pDYhhXhk7hZPzaUMpJXAcxmurI2UYpPc3m59XIbx.jpg The closing of the Strait of Hormuz made the Iran war become a global war on the economic front and it looped into the peace deal, the war in Lebanon pitting Israel against Hezbollah Middle East conflict deal: Why economics, not US or Iran, won Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550878/claims-of-police-involvement-in-criminal-activities-are-alarming 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Claims of police involvement in criminal activities are alarming https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kh5Mdwjuv7Me4IzDB369xQLyNTBmBXqfhqvNAQmS.jpg A man interviewed on TV alleged that some police officers operate alongside criminal gangs while dressed in plain clothes and were even involved in the All Saints Cathedral attack. Claims of police involvement in criminal activities are alarming Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550880/from-g7-to-kenyas-classrooms-debate-on-child-online-safety-rages 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 From G7 to Kenya's classrooms, debate on child online safety rages https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s2WPfwLYhNinirh5O8xBfqAtzdEsfkitamuM9owK.jpg Global debate on child online safety gained renewed attention following remarks by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer advocating stronger measures to shield children from harmful digital content. From G7 to Kenya's classrooms, debate on child online safety rages Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550882/ageing-and-ailing-the-rising-cost-of-growing-old 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Ageing and ailing: The rising cost of growing old https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D00wgSj0ORwqpARkNZdksLx22i7aKYj6hOb7WhSK.jpg Even as Kenya pushes towards universal health coverage, many senior citizens continue to shoulder a significant portion of their medical expenses, often forcing families into debt. Ageing and ailing: The rising cost of growing old Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550884/captured-house-parliament-fails-to-rein-in-growing-executive-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e83TrgU5aaOmXoqLkTN71Q6VaWWUus4ww1dr98Vb.jpg The Finance Bill 2026 sailed through Parliament with an overwhelming majority of the cast vote, even as more than half of the MPs absconded. Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550885/ruto-urges-parents-to-uphold-responsibility-warns-youth-against-criminal-activities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Ruto urges parents to uphold responsibility, warns youth against criminal activities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WxZjBRjta1Y8CHlQypbLFUE5RAZbatIGp5m95LrR.jpg Govt donates 1 acre land in Upper Hill to St John's Ambulance to put up headquarters, President Ruto says Parliament will pay Sh300m in exchange for land near Bunge Towers. Ruto urges parents to uphold responsibility, warns youth against criminal activities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550886/ndindi-nyoro-the-quiet-unraveling-of-rising-star 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Ndindi Nyoro: The quiet unraveling of rising star https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z6oPh714ArK4yFhrN4nAj3HQ0IuSA3k7DSxmXxHP.jpg Once celebrated as a charismatic and visionary leader who commanded strong public support for his bold political positions, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has seen his image shift dramatically. Ndindi Nyoro: The quiet unraveling of rising star Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550888/ruto-pledges-land-sh200m-for-st-johns-ambulance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Ruto pledges land, Sh200m for St John's Ambulance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bWs6GOIYzzmvNzsAjcnbrdCIbnZyVDbYcfGuWe72.jpg Govt donates 1 acre land in Upper Hill to St John's Ambulance to put up headquarters, President Ruto says Parliament will pay Sh300m in exchange for land near Bunge Towers. Ruto pledges land, Sh200m for St John's Ambulance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550891/dig-lagat-assures-of-security-ahead-of-june-25-gen-z-anniversary-protests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 DIG Lagat assures of security ahead of June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pKYPjk5Ag5GIZDxjbbTekABX0MzQvIzZUjdAeq6Z.jpg Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has assured Kenyans of adequate security ahead of the planned June 25 demonstrations. DIG Lagat assures of security ahead of June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550893/why-kalonzos-calm-resolve-and-sifunas-fire-are-the-winning-bet 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Why Kalonzo's calm resolve and Sifuna's fire are the winning bet https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gbiJIzjFOhbng9UHGK0H4UdXDD8wNfWZe1x8XrMw.jpg The prospect of Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna ticket bringing together youth and energy on the one hand, and age and experience on the other, is inspiring. Why Kalonzo's calm resolve and Sifuna's fire are the winning bet Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550894/omanyala-leads-kenyan-squad-for-glasgow-commonwealth-games 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nqAIDbyXxz9ERKIgCOeQh8dM7OnHfbRLlgklbtZI.jpg Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot will spearhead Kenya’s medal hunt at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001550897/political-violence-do-not-return-kenya-to-dark-corners-of-history 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Political violence: Do not return Kenya to dark corners of history https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3zSobaqyspZ6LXw5C1utlogyt5TEh21pMKsXsYxg.jpg Even as the Anglican Church of Kenya contemplates yet another cleansing and sanctification of the All Saints, observers will note that it is now the trend to desecrate places of prayer and worship. Political violence: Do not return Kenya to dark corners of history Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550898/before-we-celebrate-fathers-lets-endeavour-to-understand-them 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Before we celebrate fathers, let's endeavour to understand them https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5YZZJuiiCfJ0bUNcOscXZpXl9a2uaTqb57U0Fahe.jpg The modern father is competing not only with the cost of living but also with comparison, social media, unrealistic expectations, and a world where children are influenced by countless voices. Before we celebrate fathers, let's endeavour to understand them Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550899/of-kickbacks-and-spectre-of-stalled-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Of kickbacks and spectre of stalled projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vucVmehrrodPEqGnWkUu7kSI7sxFoA0EoJ5w9gRQ.jpg Remember a pink line that was painted on the outer lane that was supposed to be for the Bus Rapid Transport, yet today, not even a smudge of it can be seen anywhere. Of kickbacks and spectre of stalled projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001550901/two-killed-in-gikomba-market-fire-tragedy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VyX8sdmm2C0C1yN6f39M6X8ljI5EaeJvJUEQBD7C.jpg Two people have been confirmed dead, several others injured and thousands of traders counting massive losses after one of the country’s largest trading hubs was engulfed in flames on Sunday Morning. Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001550903/africa-must-treat-infectious-diseases-as-a-security-issue 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Africa must treat infectious diseases as a security issue https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gkkUXxRoCxVAS95XLOaqigeBYEMheER2ONRkmb3B.jpg The next infectious disease outbreak in Africa will not arrive politely through a hospital gate, and by the time an official statement is released, fear may already be moving faster than the disease. Africa must treat infectious diseases as a security issue Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550905/kenya-faces-dilemma-on-online-ban-for-minors 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Kenya faces dilemma on online ban for minors https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ayr22sfLb34yyCFLvgvAOyCNeMqwXWMGxnst3gKY.jpg Australia has implemented a world-first law banning under-16s from major social media platforms with stiff penalties for companies that fail to comply and the UK is preparing similar restrictions Kenya faces dilemma on online ban for minors Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550909/why-nairobi-has-become-the-centre-of-global-dialogue 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Why Nairobi has become the centre of global dialogue https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PeeG12holoTmm0jrOUdNXeQ4PfuqbRsI7WxEG312.jpg Nairobi is a place where governments, investors, development partners, innovators, and civil society can come together to address shared challenges and identify common opportunities. Why Nairobi has become the centre of global dialogue Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550910/church-rooted-in-the-cross-refuses-to-be-silenced-by-unchecked-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Church rooted in the cross refuses to be silenced by unchecked power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N4cgAXgNvnpyKIPIh542c9homFPCfRIo73eWTAfG.jpg When All Saints Cathedral opened its doors for a public forum on the national budget, it was doing what the church has always done, gathering people around truth. Church rooted in the cross refuses to be silenced by unchecked power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550911/no-bed-no-shelter-patients-sleep-outside-referral-hospitals-as-costs-bite 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 No bed, no shelter: patients sleep outside referral hospitals as costs bite https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cvo83mME1U6svghWkGNGQ4ekxmYu38gNOoqv6C4E.jpg Patients travelling to major referral hospitals are sleeping outside facility grounds or crowding into makeshift shelters, unable to afford long stays during treatment. No bed, no shelter: patients sleep outside referral hospitals as costs bite Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550912/preparations-for-second-edition-of-run-4-seniors-in-top-gear 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Preparations for second edition of 'Run 4 Seniors' in top gear https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8dt2cUvRldcPzpd5i7HYZN4HdoYTvnQFHmV1jd7A.jpg Preparations for the second edition of Run 4 Seniors are gathering pace after Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) held a successful mock run at Karura Forest. Preparations for second edition of 'Run 4 Seniors' in top gear Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550915/more-than-5500-cyclists-expected-for-sixth-jubilee-live-free-race 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 More than 5,500 cyclists expected for sixth Jubilee Live Free Race https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/axtyFnXKXorJRVPOVniP9KRWoGIOs3qnsoiIq9LZ.jpg For the first time, participants will race along a redesigned route on the Southern Bypass, offering a fresh challenge and smoother competition. More than 5,500 cyclists expected for sixth Jubilee Live Free Race Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550917/new-conservation-initiative-targets-upper-tana-to-secure-nairobis-water-supply 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 New conservation initiative targets Upper Tana to secure Nairobi's water supply https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6I5j9nIBnJgRhsW3E4OQqBBSewlfatx9pdRTxIc0.jpg Nairobi's water future may depend as much on the health of farms hundreds of kilometers upstream as it does on the taps and treatment plants serving the city. New conservation initiative targets Upper Tana to secure Nairobi's water supply Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550919/govt-warns-against-violence-as-gen-z-protest-anniversary-nears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Govt warns against violence as Gen Z protest anniversary nears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AODY5qPteTh3KhZt4XZxs2mnr5C86d3x3sY9FCEq.jpg DP Kithure Kindiki warns against violent protests ahead of June 25 Gen-Z anniversary demos, says police will protect lives, property Govt warns against violence as Gen Z protest anniversary nears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550924/agency-calls-for-innovation-to-accelerate-water-infrastructure-development 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Agency calls for innovation to accelerate water infrastructure development https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1S3zc4zoyeGRcDag8sq2mXwfcrjFdC4QK91hujoN.jpg The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority has called for greater innovation, teamwork and proactive planning to accelerate the development of water infrastructure projects. Agency calls for innovation to accelerate water infrastructure development Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550925/sudanese-parties-accuse-egypt-of-deadly-airstrikes-on-gold-mines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Sudanese parties accuse Egypt of deadly airstrikes on gold mines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9ibPhOEpZpsYLKIFmyiB2iaNH9AmHhTL9qJYuwin.jpg Dozens of artisanal gold miners were killed and wounded after airstrikes hit mining sites in eastern Sudan, eyewitnesses have claimed. Sudanese parties accuse Egypt of deadly airstrikes on gold mines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001550927/trump-wishes-uk-pm-starmer-well-amid-reports-of-resignation-plans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Trump wishes UK PM Starmer well amid reports of resignation plans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mHaaxf1McA0H4LRjfukeaORwvvJ8uarXWttzALBa.jpg US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he wished UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer well amid reports he plans to resign. Trump wishes UK PM Starmer well amid reports of resignation plans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001550928/britains-king-charles-to-reveal-personal-tax-bill-palace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yM5c2EpnCGcGVw4VjQE6GpetdxIbCY1IUPzdSXLr.jpg King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace confirmed to AFP on Sunday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny in Britain. Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550931/political-inaction-blocks-fight-against-global-illegal-fishing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Political inaction blocks fight against global illegal fishing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1dzreFn3LtMdkkA0loSPYM7MMDYR2vMTsHFyXHe0.jpg Illegal fishing drains up to $50 billion (Sh6.47 trillion) from the world economy every year, yet the tools needed to stop it cost governments nothing to deploy. Political inaction blocks fight against global illegal fishing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550937/ethiopian-pms-party-secures-win-in-national-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a50f3RPhkPgr4MwtUijJ6u9sdBW4UF5BckQg0fCJ.jpg Voters queue to cast their ballots outside a polling station at Shalla Park in Addis Ababa, on June 1, 2026, during the 2026 Ethiopian parliamentary elections. Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550940/vihiga-posts-90pc-project-delivery-as-funding-delays-bite 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Vihiga posts 90pc project delivery as funding delays bite https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DdrXxyaKHWTs9ezWp5m1gRsjdmaVu6AcDh8BlUS3.jpg Vihiga to fast-track key development projects as a mid-term review shows 90 per cent delivery of planned targets, with funding delays threatening the final year of Governor Ottichilo's tenure. Vihiga posts 90pc project delivery as funding delays bite Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001550941/europe-sweats-through-new-heatwave-with-worse-to-come 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lWVjGZIKHZfVilRiWLHefvXcj7IR3H2Pu9nDQiC0.jpg France banned alcohol in red-alert areas on Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled sports events, and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe sweltered through a heatwave. Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550945/yamal-scores-on-injury-return-as-spain-thrash-saudi-arabia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aI08PwSjRhBKGEDQ8IDXXAu54Ff1smLiAIq45zaa.jpg Lamine Yamal's return sparked Spain's World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta. Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550753/out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Out of the frying pan into the fire... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DbBUjbWkM7i00qzPG4J9rlhVoC0dj3qzbhOzJAlr.jpg Out of the frying pan into the fire... Out of the frying pan into the fire... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550843/mp-in-gun-drama-goes-missing-as-questions-emerge-over-youth-mobilisation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 MP in gun drama goes missing as questions emerge over youth mobilisation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NPl766blOfHpyZZ3Fj46UAVSnO2Q3W7aAqRqBWRj.jpg Police are hunting Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after violent clashes at a Nakuru rally left three people injured by gunfire and 56 suspects arrested. MP in gun drama goes missing as questions emerge over youth mobilisation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550844/how-kenya-lost-billions-wanjigi-links-debt-crisis-to-2014-law-change 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 How Kenya lost billions: Wanjigi links debt crisis to 2014 law change https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nZVJGe7OamITSOcMWJB5WRAM8pjyBwiao11lUBnx.jpg Wanjigi argued that the best way to solve Kenya's debt problem is by cancelling debts that were taken out of the country’s constitutional framework. How Kenya lost billions: Wanjigi links debt crisis to 2014 law change Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550846/wetangula-declare-former-cs-nakhumicha-as-kenya-kwanza-candidate-to-face-natembeya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-21 Wetangula declare former CS Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza candidate to face Natembeya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CnrYcdJppkMpmvkSVWZLWEaJToLAHM0BG9Z83TsL.jpg Ford Kenya has endorsed Susan Nakhumicha for the Trans Nzoia governor race in 2027, setting up an early political battle with Governor George Natembeya. 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