https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557777/eldoret-european-cemetery-where-the-dead-cannot-rest-in-peace 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-15 Eldoret European Cemetery where the dead cannot rest in peace https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E5qZ1u3WCXbAFVBKZCqJYTs6Vdug4eRI07bP4Wgp.jpg Eldoret’s European Cemetery is being ravaged by grave robbers, encroachment and neglect, threatening a historic war memorial and the preservation of Kenya’s heritage. Eldoret European Cemetery where the dead cannot rest in peace Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557786/family-odm-differ-on-plans-to-honour-raila 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-15 Family, ODM differ on plans to honour Raila https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7029anXbCvnlJDLbDq2pXLgorzovWwPoCJPlEirA.jpg Raila Odinga’s first anniversary has exposed differing approaches between his family and ODM. Family, ODM differ on plans to honour Raila Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557791/by-all-means-rigging-claims-cast-long-shadow-over-next-years-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-15 By all means: Rigging claims cast long shadow over next year's election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PohlsbbUtQlKbWoq8ZyFBv9QcU2GieXmK8ro0rLl.jpg A series of remarks by politicians suggesting votes could be manipulated or the 2027 election outcome predetermined is fuelling fears over electoral integrity. By all means: Rigging claims cast long shadow over next year's election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557794/rutos-coattailers-politicians-who-cannot-afford-a-2027-election-loss 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-15 Ruto's coattailers: Politicians who cannot afford a 2027 election loss https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Nu5UUkneJ5K3Mr6pu96S7UqtJrgK31RdsdJT6GTt.jpg A growing group of politicians, including senior government officials, former governors and ODM leaders, are tying their political fortunes to President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. Ruto's coattailers: Politicians who cannot afford a 2027 election loss Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557796/are-confrontation-threats-rutos-new-strategy-of-doing-business 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-15 Are confrontation, threats Ruto's new strategy of doing business? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1zuPlGfJyN9857l5AW46mKqEOQJTg5xPBM4jyZvW.jpg President William Ruto’s increasingly confrontational public approach towards investors and foreign businesses has raised concerns that presidential authority is being used as a negotiating tool. Are confrontation, threats Ruto's new strategy of doing business? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557800/hired-hecklers-odm-uda-supremacy-battles-rock-rutos-nyanza-tour 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-15 Hired hecklers, ODM-UDA supremacy battles rock Ruto's Nyanza tour https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eoeWcrOpPqiQW8l1vpASZzFt5DzjJe1zK7HmTHIO.jpg Ruto’s Kisumu tour exposed growing ODM-UDA tensions, with party rivalry and heckling highlighting the fragility of their 2027 alliance. Hired hecklers, ODM-UDA supremacy battles rock Ruto's Nyanza tour Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557759/grief-as-five-family-members-perish-in-kikopey-road-crash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-15 Grief as five family members perish in Kikopey road crash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rIsyg9xNJspyTVsipByIae6US6ZvMoreqzGWPFiX.jpg Five members of a family returning to Nairobi from a burial in Kisumu were killed in a head-on collision with an Easy Coach bus at Kikopey, leaving one family member critically injured. Grief as five family members perish in Kikopey road crash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-15 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001557760/mombasa-hotels-decry-acute-water-shortage-as-tourist-season-beckons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Mombasa hotels decry acute water shortage as tourist season beckons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1kGkgRQ1MwYXpeOhr2JtEFeM4VmhLjhAdQh4AhJq.jpg Tourist establishments in Mombasa are grappling with an acute water shortage that has disrupted operations as the high tourist season beckons. Mombasa hotels decry acute water shortage as tourist season beckons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001557761/ambale-lukusi-and-mauve-named-in-shujaas-provisional-squad-for-safari-sevens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Ambale, Lukusi and Mauve named in Shujaa's provisional squad for Safari Sevens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QFECle77wDPezpRx5KhnimjQQgBrJ85XYMO74Cn0.jpg Rayvone Ambale and Michael Lukusi have been rewarded for their impressive sevens season with Kabras Sugar after earning places in Shujaa’s provisional squad for the Safari Sevens. Ambale, Lukusi and Mauve named in Shujaa's provisional squad for Safari Sevens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557763/awendo-and-plateau-queens-crowned-nyanza-region-chapa-dimba-champions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Awendo and Plateau Queens crowned Nyanza Region Chapa Dimba champions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Euy42zSYcADD3VjolcPVInGLySgeINlB24jpkHmr.jpg Awendo Football Academy thrashed Indomitable Soldiers from Siaya 4-0 at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu. Awendo and Plateau Queens crowned Nyanza Region Chapa Dimba champions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557764/this-year-i-deserve-ballon-dor-barcas-yamal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dxdqSOvGlRFghRZgE9hkdZR6oC6naCrqaxgKcfoe.jpg Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557765/women-dominate-hr-exams-as-enrolment-hits-record-high 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Women dominate HR exams as enrolment hits record high https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tFtizyp6IIrJSolV0MHW8kCrl7BBcakR1r4ezd1g.jpg Women accounted for nearly four in every five candidates who sat Kenya’s latest professional human resource examinations, highlighting their growing dominance in the profession. Women dominate HR exams as enrolment hits record high Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557766/awendo-plateau-queens-crowned-chapa-dimba-nyanza-region-champions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Awendo, Plateau Queens crowned Chapa Dimba Nyanza Region champions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KdpiEw8f6LPizZX0yb5xq3O1DoUZZHVJDZOpIjm2.jpg Awendo Football Academy and Plateau Queens have been crowned Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza regional champions after dominant 4-0 victories in the boys’ and girls’ finals. Awendo, Plateau Queens crowned Chapa Dimba Nyanza Region champions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557767/sha-extends-deadline-for-hospitals-to-review-proposed-contracts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 SHA extends deadline for hospitals to review proposed contracts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0mbFuwPBl8kvOg4Z8iKstCFEnIXenFnmuRKQLA7L.jpg SHA has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to submit views on proposed contracts after private and faith-based hospitals asked for more time to review the documents. SHA extends deadline for hospitals to review proposed contracts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557768/ahmedfiqis-plan-for-somalia-as-presidential-race-takes-shape 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Ahmedfiqi's plan for Somalia as Presidential race takes shape https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/azzYP8eknT7kHeZG3obW72BjwIjU1dRD9oZuOZtr.jpg A free and fair process would strengthen public confidence, reinforce state institutions and provide a stronger foundation for economic development and regional cooperation. Ahmedfiqi's plan for Somalia as Presidential race takes shape Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001557769/farmers-count-losses-as-swine-flu-outbreak-kills-pigs-in-seven-counties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Farmers count losses as Swine Flu outbreak kills pigs in seven counties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8QosF7E0lEgoo6JwPd6H9TE45ADCoxKlV5Cwh67n.jpg Pig farmers in the country are calling for urgent measures to address the swine flu outbreak that has ravaged their stocks and left farmers counting losses running into millions of shillings. Farmers count losses as Swine Flu outbreak kills pigs in seven counties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557770/what-kenyans-will-pay-for-fuel-in-cities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 What Kenyans will pay for fuel in cities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ie0zVbEZD8BUBisqI0wPS8hN8L4JWlDW2nFHoatF.jpg Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA monthly review; petrol, diesel and kerosene to retail at Sh214.08, Sh217.86 and Sh191.38 respectively in Nairobi. What Kenyans will pay for fuel in cities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001557773/meru-land-cec-bags-continental-cybersecurity-award 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Meru Land CEC bags continental cybersecurity award https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IqFI7lKLtKaWOC25pK4MT06sk2FXKYSG3T3ls6h1.jpg Meru Land CEC Joy Karwitha has been named at theCyber Security Woman of the Year, at the 11th Africa Digital Economy Awards 2026, in recognition of her contribution in the cybersecurity sector. Meru Land CEC bags continental cybersecurity award Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557774/wetangula-urges-mps-to-push-kenyas-agenda-at-commonwealth-conference 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Wetang'ula urges MPs to push Kenya's agenda at Commonwealth conference https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XDkrOVIUvcJ5s8GQUCoWfLjfOF3EwOESImvQnqxF.jpg National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged MPs to advance Kenya’s interests and share parliamentary experiences with Commonwealth member states. Wetang'ula urges MPs to push Kenya's agenda at Commonwealth conference Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557785/ebola-watch-the-virus-has-no-passportjust-like-its-cousin-covid-19 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Ebola watch: The virus has no passportjust like its cousin COVID 19 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hrcCGgp8dYY1a0I6ZEsXL7FBnE63EK0IgmO4VRbo.jpg A fatal Bundibugyo Ebola case that crossed multiple borders before reaching north-western DRC underscores the need for Kenya and its neighbours to maintain strong surveillance. Ebola watch: The virus has no passportjust like its cousin COVID 19 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001557789/juja-couples-surprise-blessing-of-five-babies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Juja couple's surprise blessing of five babies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5LVu7cKox1FoHRI7jkPYXkXBkElmE92hxzA4uz3o.jpg A Juja couple expecting quadruplets were surprised by the birth of five premature babies, whose extremely low birth weights now require specialised neonatal care and intensive medical support. Juja couple's surprise blessing of five babies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001557667/public-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Public debt... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/077z0dTAzXuw9qVU1LVpuRjFSUfM1oHcRCl5CRKR.jpg Public debt... Public debt... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557689/lets-stop-normalising-political-violence-now 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Let's stop normalising political violence now https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a1h70kNpder4KJxmoV35qIGRmm0oIFBUvjuA7FBs.jpg The increased rate of political violence in Kenya should alarm every Kenyan who still believe in the rule of law. Let's stop normalising political violence now Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557690/when-professors-return-to-class-who-is-really-confused 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 When professors return to class, who is really confused? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TeKA5pK5XnifePGdAvWn85wfmk2kSkd4OQ5zbS6P.jpg Returning to teaching is not a fall from power but a return to vocation. When professors return to class, who is really confused? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557692/america-in-sorry-state-despite-trumps-pledges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 America in sorry State despite Trump's pledges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6mUlOcZoAr0Qj4DzMw3hJUxKG8aH8k9oMyhXxpWD.jpg Promises of lower inflation, secure borders, peace abroad and restored American prestige have collided with economic hardship, immigration crackdowns, wars and declining international credibility. America in sorry State despite Trump's pledges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557693/why-kalonzo-stands-best-chance-of-winning-the-next-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Why Kalonzo stands best chance of winning the next elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZvnkcK8HyfFsqdweqpBZ7hSXlCUA3kdMmn4v5FZk.jpg A presentation of Kalonzo Musyoka as a potential compromise presidential candidate and imagines a broad-based government drawing talent from across Kenya’s political spectrum. Why Kalonzo stands best chance of winning the next elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557694/why-more-women-in-northern-kenya-might-be-elected-in-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Why more women in Northern Kenya might be elected in 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pY03lqY0B0dmMJdc58vQiJzJ19VnyK59GYqkhJKz.jpg Women should be considered for MCA, MP, senator and governor positions, rather than being routinely channelled toward the Woman Representative seat. Why more women in Northern Kenya might be elected in 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557695/el-nio-why-kenyan-businesses-must-consider-taking-insurance-against-predicted-floods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 El Nio: Why Kenyan businesses must consider taking insurance against predicted floods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1RBNPgW72ROm2hEiWJp8hRo9r8oAEs2RZUfJQ9WJ.jpg Under-preparedness can turn a natural disaster into a business-ending financial crisis. El Nio: Why Kenyan businesses must consider taking insurance against predicted floods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557698/sickle-cell-a-strange-malaria-advantage-but-not-immunity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Sickle Cell: A strange malaria advantage, but not immunity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fcAYoW9pSYngGore8sgmuJCB90yfi9vuBjZm4H4l.jpg Some sickle cell warriors in malaria-endemic Kisumu say they rarely test positive for malaria. Sickle Cell: A strange malaria advantage, but not immunity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557700/born-too-soon-inside-siayas-race-to-save-preterm-babies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Born too soon: Inside Siaya's race to save preterm babies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IWI4cVlWltAErvxDoK1csKw26mx5KOCMBHttBsVg.jpg At Siaya County Referral Hospital, tiny babies born weighing less than a kilogram are fighting for survival. Born too soon: Inside Siaya's race to save preterm babies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557702/the-silent-mental-health-burden-of-motherhood 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 The silent mental health burden of motherhood https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CkcGjdh0TurdEfdLQqW1Pv1orMQtS6kYeuu3DbO0.jpg Motherhood has being hectic for some women as others struggle mentally. The silent mental health burden of motherhood Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001557703/usas-voluntary-conservation-farming-policy-lessons-kenya-can-adopt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 USA's voluntary conservation farming policy: Lessons Kenya can adopt https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ansLNzJtP2VGVr3LtpTm3GW69SjdAGk0JrWDhckh.jpg American farmers are proving that profitable agriculture and environmental conservation can coexist. USA's voluntary conservation farming policy: Lessons Kenya can adopt Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557704/stakeholders-call-for-government-intervention-in-fertility-treatment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Stakeholders call for government intervention in fertility treatment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/akGex651A1uIgyaVK89dCuJXZYwM1cPZECnpUq2L.jpg At a time when Kenya's fertility rates are on a decline, stakeholders have called for the government's interventions to reverse the trend. Stakeholders call for government intervention in fertility treatment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557706/book-serialisation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Book serialisation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YQbz96o0UETpUf1GrDixHDAtXIhMbVEnAc3cbQri.jpg Ramogi Achieng' Oneko paid the price for Kenya’s freedom twice; first under colonial rule and later after independence. Book serialisation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557707/reprieve-for-thousands-of-learners-pursuing-higher-education-alternatives 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Reprieve for thousands of learners pursuing higher education alternatives https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E8lFl5j1WOmB2PXHFK203Ac3WWYnCUucfrn0JHAO.jpg Education stakeholders urge university applicants to think of alternative routes to higher education. Reprieve for thousands of learners pursuing higher education alternatives Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557708/inside-kenyas-sh13-trillion-debt-bomb 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Inside Kenya's Sh13 trillion debt bomb https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/on6209jqmfGjn2FhTNbUb9fiib97pIyDFOyZc0T0.jpg Kenya’s public debt crossed the Sh13 trillion mark in June, Treasury data shows Inside Kenya's Sh13 trillion debt bomb Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557709/ole-ntimamas-memorial-blured-by-land-fight-maasai-unity-and-ruto-re-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Ole Ntimama's memorial blured by land fight, Maasai unity and Ruto re-election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BqAckavZq3IikpYXObWkROq8c6JcXUCXvI2I2czv.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi calling for a peaceful, petition-free re-election of President William Ruto and overnor Joseph Ole Lenku urged the Maa community to back the President. Ole Ntimama's memorial blured by land fight, Maasai unity and Ruto re-election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557712/of-passion-support-and-pacing-up-the-science-ladder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Of passion, support, and pacing up the science ladder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xpTkEVrOfPty1I1H1AOSJ47sMqF2WNgF00zdtHh5.jpg Driven by passion, mentorship and a commitment to service, Prof Isabella Oyier has risen to the leadership of one of Kenya’s leading research institutions. Of passion, support, and pacing up the science ladder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557713/leaders-challenge-governors-to-implement-devolution-properly-to-benefit-citizens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Leaders challenge governors to implement devolution properly to benefit citizens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fobd0W2c4HBos3bdBzdUBm132JEGsDIVEn41dTGG.webp A section of Nyanza leaders have challenged governors to implement devolution to transform the lives of Kenyans as envisioned by one of the architects of devolution, the late Odhiambo Mbai. Leaders challenge governors to implement devolution properly to benefit citizens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557714/five-hour-capture-how-sifuna-stormed-city-in-bold-show-of-strength 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Five-hour capture: How Sifuna stormed city in bold show of strength https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/16Ak5xKgVaMmW6nr61uWkWqTcSy9c920b8MXYHYn.jpg Linda Mwananchi movement turned the capital into a stage for an open challenge to President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election Five-hour capture: How Sifuna stormed city in bold show of strength Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557715/relative-calm-as-police-beef-up-security-in-cbd 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Relative calm as police beef up security in CBD https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o2kNyHlUrWF4adErQ4mPaV1ukbfTtpfgCFqMDgAt.png Police eased planned restrictions on access to Nairobi's CBD on Sunday, allowing Linda Mwananchi leaders and supporters to proceed with their rallies amid heavy security deployment. Relative calm as police beef up security in CBD Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557716/state-is-misusing-emergency-law-to-fund-day-to-day-operations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 State is misusing emergency law to fund day-to-day operations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CVtMNE4QjzEnLGbmyATnpQk6wip6talVSzUClhFE.jpg Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango has raised concerns over the misuse of an emergency law by the National Treasury to access billions from the Consolidated Fund. State is misusing emergency law to fund day-to-day operations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557717/from-baba-to-sifuna-how-sifuna-defines-nairobi-politics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 From Baba to Sifuna: How Sifuna defines Nairobi politics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wuG1SEtP6wjDm0LiOMM1wRS2aPRyaPZdQLahUyMP.jpg For Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Sunday’s show of political strength carried significance beyond the Linda Mwananchi rally From Baba to Sifuna: How Sifuna defines Nairobi politics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557718/mt-kenya-leaders-threaten-ruto-with-ballot-punishment-over-witima-attack 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Mt Kenya leaders threaten Ruto with ballot punishment over Witima attack https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mDnMQkKr0riKOWJoa5caIJ2EUDwpm31FD1PhCY9F.jpg Mt Kenya political leaders have threatened to punish President William Ruto at the ballot over the unresolved attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Mt Kenya leaders threaten Ruto with ballot punishment over Witima attack Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001557726/wave-blockade 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Wave Blockade https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tbJM2584IirMc8XGyX6r8rDrcxXLUAMlMUFitibG.jpg Wave Blockade Wave Blockade Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001557729/how-var-robbed-manchester-united-in-derby-defeat-at-old-trafford 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 How VAR 'robbed' Manchester United in derby defeat at Old Trafford https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rhmtDI9AAKU9SbTmd6Y8GBQNYtJB5zPU7MZokLDJ.jpg Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) issued an official statement admitting an "error of judgment" after Erling Haaland’s match-winning goal was incorrectly allowed to stand How VAR 'robbed' Manchester United in derby defeat at Old Trafford Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557730/pyramids-send-gor-mahia-crashing-out-of-champions-league-with-5-1-thrashing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Pyramids send Gor Mahia crashing out of Champions League with 5-1 thrashing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YQHfQgW7TToQD9y23a11hicMwFA1JOAA2DZuvbpL.jpg Gor Mahia’s CAF Champions League journey ended in painful fashion on Sunday as reigning African champions Pyramids FC completed a 7-1 aggregate rout with a commanding 5-1 victory in Cairo. Pyramids send Gor Mahia crashing out of Champions League with 5-1 thrashing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001557731/haaland-revels-in-man-citys-contentious-win-over-man-utd 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Haaland revels in Man City's contentious win over Man Utd https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jDYKQ8EKAjyaokzePtWF3RcMNA6fe8hEJL9sVS62.jpg Erling Haaland said it was a "great feeling" to seal Man City's controversial 1-0 win at Man United after the Norway striker's goal survived a contentious VAR review. Haaland revels in Man City's contentious win over Man Utd Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001557732/carrick-worried-by-decision-to-award-man-city-winner 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FUgtrRKQeHNYwn3NrtLaTHNWE1eEiFcqHiI9SBYI.jpg Man United manager Michael Carrick said it was "worrying" a team of officials came to the conclusion Erling Haaland's winner should stand as 10-man Man City stunned Old Trafford. Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001557733/arteta-blasts-unacceptable-sunderland-penalty-despite-arsenal-win 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gVAif42YOqByoOQVXeoU3KndZ5PmrOasZUIS6WsT.jpg Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Premier League title, even though his side emerged 2-0 winners at the Stadium of Light Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557735/foreign-nationals-targeted-in-safricas-extortion-explosion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Foreign nationals targeted in S.Africa's extortion explosion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AvMzenwIFTWM4iJbL00pGe4aNpXIpn5Q4mE1dcmg.jpg A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Foreign nationals targeted in S.Africa's extortion explosion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001557736/in-dr-congo-streets-ex-hoods-get-tough-on-litter-and-locals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 In DR Congo streets, ex-hoods get tough on litter -- and locals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IomsgOIUWqxDLokp3NZg4exBHLJTzbiZpOQCTtvl.jpg Brooms in hand and faces covered in tattoos, the cleaning crew got hard to work clearing the rubbish that choked a boulevard in central Kinshasa. In DR Congo streets, ex-hoods get tough on litter -- and locals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001557737/police-close-in-on-gangs-terrorising-butere-residents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Police close in on gangs terrorising Butere residents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LIymYqgGgUK24lmsyoogH0WUtSYkyqf2EsrhGCpV.jpg “We have made good progress, and you will soon see them arraigned in court,” Butere OCPD said. Police close in on gangs terrorising Butere residents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001557738/five-killed-in-head-on-accident-on-nairobi-nakuru-highway 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Five killed in head-on accident on Nairobi-Nakuru highway https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8jkJMFPmklLz3Y0vPPuP5KIAsZ3DeRjJIbSNvXbJ.jpg Five people, including two women, died on the spot in a road accident involving a bus and a private car along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Five killed in head-on accident on Nairobi-Nakuru highway Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557740/edwin-sifuna-rides-gen-z-anger-as-he-takes-aim-at-ruto-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Edwin Sifuna rides Gen-Z anger as he takes aim at Ruto ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hG4o8a79jVIeBVboyYiojeoRUFNt4mYE00lX8nek.jpg A 44-year-old senator, Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as a rising challenger to President William Ruto ahead of next year's election as he channels anger over political violence and corruption. Edwin Sifuna rides Gen-Z anger as he takes aim at Ruto ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557741/adhiambo-and-kiptoo-all-smiles-after-nyanza-golf-club-victories 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Adhiambo and Kiptoo all smiles after Nyanza Golf Club victories https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aHoI5Vxh490sKv6zVDX8hxnsrIODFUTFeLDuO5BA.jpg Dennis Kiptoo produced an impressive display to win the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry golf tournament at Nyanza Golf Club on Saturday. Adhiambo and Kiptoo all smiles after Nyanza Golf Club victories Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001557742/home-boy-wamatu-marches-to-victory-at-vetlab 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Home boy Wamatu marches to victory at VetLab https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uOpmGNphU9lojJAt9VUQlbA0PobYJVbeJsv584vF.jpg Home golfer, Brian Wamatu surged through a crowded field of 237 golfers to claim the highly anticipated Hackers and Whackers (Kurutus) golf day overall title at Vet Lab Sports Club over the weekend. Home boy Wamatu marches to victory at VetLab Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557743/bendur-forte-triumph-in-kenya-international-tournament-in-timau 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Bendur Forte triumph in Kenya International tournament in Timau https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kY3HHSI0sm4w5CHzkogzGBZAqe6Kd13bDKGVw2ir.jpg Bendur Forte whipped Infinito 6.5-2 to emerge the overall winners of the three-day-Six-Goal competition at Northern Kenya Polo Club in Timau over the weekend. Bendur Forte triumph in Kenya International tournament in Timau Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001557744/kcb-retain-national-title-as-oilers-win-christie-7s 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 KCB retain national title as Oilers win Christie 7s https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SREKfF2qP7gZb7IRBFZIus5R9RHiMf3TDetrSP0A.jpg KCB retained the National Sevens Circuit title despite being knocked out in the Cup semi-finals at the Christie 7s, while Menengai Oilers won the season-ending tournament at RFUEA Grounds. KCB retain national title as Oilers win Christie 7s Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557746/paramilitary-drones-attack-sudans-blue-nile-state-capital-near-ethiopia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Paramilitary drones attack Sudan's Blue Nile state capital near Ethiopia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aBlH1D7UK0xnoDsrt46nr8a1VZKuBDwiZiwfWII5.jpg Paramilitary drone strikes overnight Monday rocked Al-Damazin, the capital of Sudan's Blue Nile state, which borders Ethiopia, witnesses and the state government reported. Paramilitary drones attack Sudan's Blue Nile state capital near Ethiopia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001557747/philippine-muslim-enclave-heads-to-polls-after-deadly-shooting 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Philippine Muslim enclave heads to polls after deadly shooting https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZQFfGjP1iROcgv6rq1dvmEgYt6QITrKxxY9Gkzy4.jpg Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead. Philippine Muslim enclave heads to polls after deadly shooting Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557748/ruto-warns-critics-against-stopping-flagship-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Ruto warns critics against stopping flagship projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HGR2eX1LDtwegZ4eU3EEN0FDWKgufKB8PFPcuPXZ.jpg Ruto said that about 1.1 million Kenyans had secured jobs through the housing programme in the country. Ruto warns critics against stopping flagship projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557750/experts-warn-of-hidden-diabetes-crisis-as-obesity-and-chronic-disease-rise 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Experts warn of hidden diabetes crisis as obesity and chronic disease rise https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6kZpHc5wYJTDwhLF2BpRYGO2ZjspSDPmtPDilCv5.jpg Kenya could be facing a hidden diabetes crisis, with up to six in every 10 people living with the disease unaware of their condition, health experts have warned. Experts warn of hidden diabetes crisis as obesity and chronic disease rise Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001557752/leaders-and-activists-demand-release-of-abducted-lamu-businessman 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Leaders and activists demand release of abducted Lamu businessman https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TXy7sQq2gQALbiXFeFH7Wxb3TZ8PN38pchNPGsjU.jpg A section of leaders and human rights groups has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Lamu-based businessman Mohamed Muse Mire, who was abducted on Thursday. Leaders and activists demand release of abducted Lamu businessman Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001557753/three-acre-bhang-plantation-worth-sh60-million-unearthed-in-mwingi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Three-acre bhang plantation worth Sh60 million unearthed in Mwingi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qEYsalxle5999DOFuEAJGGsST5ZAiD1oavi1JOxF.jpg Assorted personal documents suspected to belong to the cultivators were also found at the scene. Three-acre bhang plantation worth Sh60 million unearthed in Mwingi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001557755/pastoralist-communities-in-kilifi-decry-discrimination-in-issuance-of-ids 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Pastoralist communities in Kilifi decry discrimination in issuance of IDs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HJLFGTqB0JUbFp19K8K105bLtf7ioIjvLnpa5Ib1.jpg The pastoralist communities in Kilifi County have accused the Office of the Registrar of Persons of subjecting them to rigorous vetting contrary to President William Ruto's recent directive. Pastoralist communities in Kilifi decry discrimination in issuance of IDs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557757/silverstein-decorated-cardiologist-who-shaped-kenyas-heart-care-dies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Silverstein: Decorated cardiologist who shaped Kenya's heart care dies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xSyJ78tGZnO9PQxvsd6x8HqU2gXY5wwds58xQpoh.jpg Dr David Morton Silverstein, the American-born cardiologist was a long-term personal doctor of former President Daniel Arap Moi. Silverstein: Decorated cardiologist who shaped Kenya's heart care dies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-14 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557758/mother-who-strangled-daughter-gets-five-year-non-custodial-sentence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-14 Mother who strangled daughter gets five-year non-custodial sentence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PKyoaQt4fGjGsmWjS7mNOObXlwiKOQcUXi0goDGT.jpg Josephine Ndunge strangled her six year old daughter (AMK) with her bare hands for failing to wake up after coming back from school tired. 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