https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001548046/mixed-results-for-top-boxers-as-police-kdf-lead-after-first-leg
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2026-05-18
Mixed results for top boxers as Police, KDF lead after first leg
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Defending champions Kenya Police and Kenya Defence Forces shared the lead after the opening leg of the National Boxing League in Nakuru, as several top boxers suffered surprise defeats.
Mixed results for top boxers as Police, KDF lead after first leg
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548059/east-africas-fuel-pricing-variance-exposes-region-to-global-shocks-expert-says
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2026-05-18
East Africa's fuel pricing variance exposes region to global shocks, expert says
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East African fuel prices differ sharply due to varying regulation and procurement systems, with Uganda deregulated and Kenya subsidised, leading to uneven exposure to global oil price changes.
East Africa's fuel pricing variance exposes region to global shocks, expert says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548060/fuel-crisis-sparks-transport-shutdown
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2026-05-18
Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdown
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Transport operators across Kenya have announced a nationwide shutdown, citing rising fuel prices, heavy taxation, and unsustainable operating costs.
Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548062/she-fled-trauma-now-fights-to-save-children-living-it
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2026-05-18
She fled trauma, now fights to save children living it
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Liberian humanitarian Mercy Hinneh, CEO of God Blue Prints Foundation, is working across East Africa to support vulnerable children affected by trauma.
She fled trauma, now fights to save children living it
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548064/unbothered-top-officials-bury-their-heads-in-the-sand-as-high-fuel-costs-spark-anger
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2026-05-18
Unbothered: Top officials bury their heads in the sand as high fuel costs spark anger
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Senior Kenyan leaders, including President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi, face criticism for their muted response to rising fuel prices and inflation.
Unbothered: Top officials bury their heads in the sand as high fuel costs spark anger
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548065/fuel-price-hike-pushes-up-cost-of-basic-goods
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2026-05-18
Fuel price hike pushes up cost of basic goods
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Rising fuel prices in Kenya have triggered a sharp increase in the cost of basic commodities, with traders reporting higher transport costs that are being passed on to consumers.
Fuel price hike pushes up cost of basic goods
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548068/no-closure-for-genocide-victims-as-kabuga-dies-before-trial-ends
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2026-05-18
No closure for genocide victims as Kabuga dies before trial ends
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The death of Félicien Kabuga before the conclusion of his genocide trial has left victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide without closure.
No closure for genocide victims as Kabuga dies before trial ends
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001548033/partial-closure-on-ngong-road-as-kura-finalises-sh38-b-junction-mall-viaduct
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2026-05-17
Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaduct
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Motorists using the busy Ngong Road and Naivasha Road corridor in Nairobi should brace for temporary traffic disruptions during evening hours.
Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaduct
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548034/ruto-faces-renewed-headache-over-shifting-western-kenya-backing
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2026-05-17
Ruto faces renewed headache over shifting Western Kenya backing
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President William Ruto is increasingly facing political headwinds in Western Kenya, a region once viewed as a critical pillar in his re-election strategy 9358569
Ruto faces renewed headache over shifting Western Kenya backing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548036/rutos-budget-limbo-deepens-as-imf-digs-in-on-bailout-conditions
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2026-05-17
Ruto's budget limbo deepens as IMF digs in on bailout conditions
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The government’s fiscal planning has entered a precarious holding pattern after talks between President Ruto and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva ended without a breakthrough.
Ruto's budget limbo deepens as IMF digs in on bailout conditions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001548040/universities-turn-to-global-partnerships-amid-funding-crisis
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2026-05-17
Universities turn to global partnerships amid funding crisis
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Both public and private universities in the country are increasingly turning to foreign partnerships, donor-backed infrastructure projects and international academic collaborations.
Universities turn to global partnerships amid funding crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548041/kenya-on-high-alert-over-ebola-outbreak-in-drc
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2026-05-17
Kenya on high alert over Ebola outbreak in DRC
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Ministry of Health issues advisory following Ebola outbreak in DRC, urges counties to enhance preparedness and surveillance.
Kenya on high alert over Ebola outbreak in DRC
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001548042/why-kenya-feels-like-1895-all-over-again
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2026-05-17
Why Kenya feels like 1895 all over again
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Today, Kenya is getting new owners through sale agreements facilitated by lawyers and stock markets.
Why Kenya feels like 1895 all over again
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548043/kenyas-cybersecurity-skills-gap-persists-despite-training-efforts
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2026-05-17
Kenya's cybersecurity skills gap persists despite training efforts
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A growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals with practical skills continues to hit the country despite more than 1,000 young people graduating under the Cyber Shujaa Programme.
Kenya's cybersecurity skills gap persists despite training efforts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548044/aladwa-slams-gachagua-for-criticism-of-africa-forward-summit
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2026-05-17
Aladwa slams Gachagua for criticism of Africa Forward Summit
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Aladwa has criticised Gachagua over remarks on the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, saying this undermined Kenya’s image before international leaders and investors.
Aladwa slams Gachagua for criticism of Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548045/government-launches-construction-of-114-solar-mini-grids-in-14-counties
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2026-05-17
Government launches construction of 114 solar mini grids in 14 counties
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Villagers from 14 underserved counties have reason to smile following the launch of the construction of 114 solar mini-grids in the region.
Government launches construction of 114 solar mini grids in 14 counties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548048/police-launch-probe-after-gospel-artiste-set-ablaze-in-mwiki
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2026-05-17
Police launch probe after gospel artiste set ablaze in Mwiki
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Police have launched a probe after a woman was doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani on Friday evening.
Police launch probe after gospel artiste set ablaze in Mwiki
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001548049/borana-leaders-call-for-release-of-elders-arrested-during-moyale-protests
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2026-05-17
Borana leaders call for release of elders arrested during Moyale protests
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Borana community leaders have called for the release of two elders arrested during protests against the construction of a disputed government multi-agency security camp in Moyale constituency.
Borana leaders call for release of elders arrested during Moyale protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548051/activist-files-petition-to-block-fuel-price-hike-seeks-conservatory-orders
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2026-05-17
Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders
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A consumer rights activist has moved to the High Court seeking to suspend fuel prices announced for May and June, argues increases unconstitutional, economically harmful.
Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001548053/teachers-laud-presidential-awards-for-supporting-cbe
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2026-05-17
Teachers laud Presidential Awards for supporting CBE
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Presidential Awards Kenya has been hailed by teachers as a strong pillar and support for the Competency Based Education.
Teachers laud Presidential Awards for supporting CBE
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001548054/fernandes-equals-assist-record-as-man-utd-edge-forest-thriller
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2026-05-17
Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller
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Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548056/gideon-moi-promises-to-reveal-details-of-talks-with-ruto
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2026-05-17
Gideon Moi promises to reveal details of talks with Ruto
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Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi described the issues as sensitive and weighty and promised to address them publicly at the right moment.
Gideon Moi promises to reveal details of talks with Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001548057/who-declares-international-emergency-as-ebola-kills-more-than-80-in-dr-congo
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2026-05-17
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills more than 80 in DR Congo
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WHO declares an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 80 and for which there is no vaccine.
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills more than 80 in DR Congo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548063/matiangi-faults-government-over-fuel-hike
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2026-05-17
Matiangi faults government over fuel hike
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Jubilee presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has faulted the government over rising fuel prices, blaming corruption, cartels, and the government-to-government oil import deal.
Matiangi faults government over fuel hike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001548072/ps-inyangala-universities-expand-access-amid-funding-strain
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2026-05-17
PS Inyangala: Universities expand access amid funding strain
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Kenya’s higher education sector is expanding access and lowering fees even as it faces funding pressures across government allocations, loans and university debt.
PS Inyangala: Universities expand access amid funding strain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548073/transport-sector-calls-nationwide-fuel-shutdown-from-midnight
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2026-05-17
Transport sector calls nationwide fuel shutdown from midnight
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Matatus will from midnight begin a nationwide shutdown after 14 industry groups declared that no vehicle will move until the government reverses fuel price hikes pushing pump prices to record highs.
Transport sector calls nationwide fuel shutdown from midnight
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548074/police-put-matatu-operators-on-notice-over-fuel-strike
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2026-05-17
Police put matatu operators on notice over fuel strike
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NPS put transport sector agitators on notice ahead of a planned matatu strike on Monday, May 18, warning that any disruptive conduct will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law.
Police put matatu operators on notice over fuel strike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001547975/ai-boom-raises-pressure-for-clean-energy-transition
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2026-05-17
AI boom raises pressure for clean energy transition
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The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is accelerating global electricity demand.
AI boom raises pressure for clean energy transition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547995/for-somalia-youth-opportunity-is-the-best-path-to-stability
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2026-05-17
For Somalia youth, opportunity is the best path to stability
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Too often, conversations about Somalia are framed solely through the lens of humanitarian need.
For Somalia youth, opportunity is the best path to stability
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547998/delusion-when-guests-mistake-african-hospitality-for-hegemony
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2026-05-17
Delusion: When guests mistake African hospitality for hegemony
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The recent “Africa Forward Summit” in Nairobi was marketed as the dawn of a “new model of partnership” between France and Africa.
Delusion: When guests mistake African hospitality for hegemony
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001547999/fury-after-elon-musk-questions-lupita-nyongos-role-in-new-film
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2026-05-17
Fury after Elon Musk questions Lupita Nyong'o's role in new film
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Elon Musk sparks backlash after criticising Lupita Nyong’o’s casting in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey.
Fury after Elon Musk questions Lupita Nyong'o's role in new film
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001548000/state-should-do-what-it-takes-to-lower-fuel-prices
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2026-05-17
State should do what it takes to lower fuel prices
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Kenyans have been pushed to the edge by runaway fuel prices that continue to trigger pain across every sector of the economy.
State should do what it takes to lower fuel prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001548001/why-europes-visit-to-africa-will-always-arouse-grave-suspicion
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2026-05-17
Why Europe's visit to Africa will always arouse grave suspicion
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The old historical debate about Africa and Europe refuses to go away, despite repeated dramas of friendship and brotherhood.
Why Europe's visit to Africa will always arouse grave suspicion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548002/the-paradox-of-success-in-africa-forward-summit
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2026-05-17
The paradox of success in Africa Forward Summit
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Co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, the inaugural summit marked a deliberate pivot in France-Africa relations.
The paradox of success in Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548003/the-50-per-cent-plus-1-headache-for-ruto-and-the-opposition
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2026-05-17
The 50 per cent plus 1 headache for Ruto and the opposition
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A new TIFA poll shows President William Ruto leading a fragmented 2027 race as opposition unity emerges as the biggest threat to his re-election bid.
The 50 per cent plus 1 headache for Ruto and the opposition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548004/kenya-is-over-politicised-while-systems-are-routinely-ignored
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2026-05-17
Kenya is over-politicised while systems are routinely ignored
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Parliament is prepared for another heated debate over taxes and the Finance Bill.
Kenya is over-politicised while systems are routinely ignored
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548005/50-per-cent-plus-1-pipedream-why-the-president-should-be-a-worried-man
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2026-05-17
50 per cent plus 1 pipedream: Why the President should be a worried man
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Rising fuel costs, falling poll numbers and growing public frustration are piling pressure on President Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections.
50 per cent plus 1 pipedream: Why the President should be a worried man
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548006/bring-out-the-chinaware-guests-are-coming
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2026-05-17
Bring out the chinaware, guests are coming
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Instead of Emmanuel Macron and 30 African heads of state, the tables had been turned in my dream
Bring out the chinaware, guests are coming
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548007/political-tsunami-opposition-races-to-build-mega-coalition-against-ruto-in-2027
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2026-05-17
Political Tsunami? Opposition races to build mega coalition against Ruto in 2027
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Opposition leaders are forming a united anti-Ruto coalition ahead of 2027, hoping to weaken his re-election bid.
Political Tsunami? Opposition races to build mega coalition against Ruto in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548008/eldonets-and-stanbic-aces-win-as-uon-strathmore-students-falter
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2026-05-17
Eldonets and Stanbic Aces win as UoN, Strathmore students falter
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Eldonets rallied from behind to beat University of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites 67-48, while the bankers defeated Strathmore University Swords 56-46.
Eldonets and Stanbic Aces win as UoN, Strathmore students falter
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548009/inside-calculated-plan-to-weaken-the-opposition-ahead-of-polls
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2026-05-17
Inside calculated plan to weaken the opposition ahead of polls
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President William Ruto is accused of dividing opposition strongholds to weaken rivals ahead of the 2027 election.
Inside calculated plan to weaken the opposition ahead of polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548010/kipyegon-storms-to-victory-in-dl-opener
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2026-05-17
Kipyegon storms to victory in DL opener
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Double Olympic champion and world record holder Faith Kipyegon made a powerful statement at the opening leg of the 2026 Diamond League season
Kipyegon storms to victory in DL opener
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548012/pressure-on-gor-mahia-as-ingwe-close-gap-at-the-top
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2026-05-17
Pressure on Gor Mahia as Ingwe close gap at the top
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Gor must edge Murang’a Seal to restore a four-point lead.
Pressure on Gor Mahia as Ingwe close gap at the top
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548013/rutos-icc-judge-gamble-could-backfire
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2026-05-17
Ruto's ICC Judge gamble could backfire
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William Ruto risks embarrassment as Kenya pushes dual international court bids for Njoki Ndung’u and Phoebe Okowa.
Ruto's ICC Judge gamble could backfire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548015/athena-revels-in-her-success-at-global-showpiece
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2026-05-17
Athena revels in her success at global showpiece
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Kenya’s teenage sensation, Athena Diamantidis, has expressed her delight after claiming gold and bronze medals
Athena revels in her success at global showpiece
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548016/ex-cs-adan-mohamed-front-runner-for-kra-top-job-despite-age-limit-hitch
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2026-05-17
Ex-CS Adan Mohamed front runner for KRA top job despite age limit hitch
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KRA Board Set To Interview Seven Candidates As Former CS Adan Mohamed Emerges Among Front-Runners To Replace Humphrey Wattanga.
Ex-CS Adan Mohamed front runner for KRA top job despite age limit hitch
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001548017/kenya-basks-in-10000m-glory-at-african-senior-athletics-event
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2026-05-17
Kenya basks in 10,000m glory at African Senior Athletics event
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Diana Wanza made it a 10,000m double gold for the country when she oozed class in the women’s 25-lap contest on Friday evening.
Kenya basks in 10,000m glory at African Senior Athletics event
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001548019/mass-ukraine-drone-barrage-kills-3-in-russia-moscow
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2026-05-17
Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills 3 in Russia: Moscow
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A huge wave of more than 500 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region, authorities said on Sunday.
Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills 3 in Russia: Moscow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001548020/german-chemical-town-fears-impact-of-industrial-decline
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2026-05-17
German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline
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Germany's industrial decline is taking a painful toll on communities that have long relied on local manufacturing titans for jobs, prosperity and a sense of a secure future.
German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001548021/who-declares-international-emergency-as-ebola-kills-over-80-in-dr-congo
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2026-05-17
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo
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An Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the WHO declared an international health emergency.
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001548024/shame-of-security-lapses-scuffles-at-high-profile-african-summit
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2026-05-17
Shame of security lapses, scuffles at high-profile African summit
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At some point, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda was stranded outside for a minutes before he was allowed in, while Chief Executives of some global companies were locked out.
Shame of security lapses, scuffles at high-profile African summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548027/india-africa-ties-must-move-towards-investment-driven-growth-capacity-building
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2026-05-17
India-Africa ties must move towards investment-driven growth, capacity building
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India’s approach, unlike traditional donors, emphasises capacity building as a long-term investment rather than short-term project delivery.
India-Africa ties must move towards investment-driven growth, capacity building
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001548028/operation-sindoor-reflections-on-future-defence-posture-for-india
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2026-05-17
Operation Sindoor: Reflections on future defence posture for India
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Operation Sindoor reflected the ‘New Normal’ approach of India that it would retaliate against any acts of cross-border terrorism, irrespective of nuclear blackmail by its adversary.
Operation Sindoor: Reflections on future defence posture for India
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548030/emurua-dikirr-why-uda-rivals-should-assess-poll-with-caution
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2026-05-17
Emurua Dikirr: Why UDA, rivals should assess poll with caution
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The election of David Kipsang Keter as the new Emurua Dikirr MP has triggered political debate over the future of President Ruto’s influence in the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 elections.
Emurua Dikirr: Why UDA, rivals should assess poll with caution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001548031/youre-too-inexperienced-to-advise-me-mbadi-tells-winnie-odinga
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2026-05-17
You're too inexperienced to advise me, Mbadi tells Winnie Odinga
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The political feud between Mbadi and members of the late Raila Odinga’s family escalated as the CS said he cannot allow Winnie to drag him into what he described as juvenile politics.
You're too inexperienced to advise me, Mbadi tells Winnie Odinga
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-17
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