https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001549836/parliament-orders-probe-into-the-fuel-subsidy-fund
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2026-06-09
Parliament orders probe into the fuel subsidy fund
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Parliament has ordered a review of Kenya’s fuel price stabilisation framework following a period of unprecedented volatility that saw pump prices hit record highs in May.
Parliament orders probe into the fuel subsidy fund
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549848/win-for-farmers-as-fertiliser-subsidy-gets-sh18b-in-budget
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2026-06-09
Win for farmers as fertiliser subsidy gets Sh18b in budget
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Farmers are set to benefit from a major increase in fertiliser support after the government more than doubled funding for the subsidy programme to Sh18 billion in the 2026/27 budget.
Win for farmers as fertiliser subsidy gets Sh18b in budget
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549857/court-upholds-gachaguas-ouster-awards-him-sh50m
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2026-06-09
Court upholds Gachagua's ouster, awards him Sh50m
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The High Court awarded former DP Rigathi Gachagua Sh50 million for violation of his rights during impeachment proceedings but declined to reinstate him.
Court upholds Gachagua's ouster, awards him Sh50m
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549858/court-shuts-door-on-gachaguas-revival-bid
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2026-06-09
Court shuts door on Gachagua's revival bid
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The High Court has upheld Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, blocking his immediate return to public office and prompting him to announce plans to appeal the decision.
Court shuts door on Gachagua's revival bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549814/why-ruto-allies-are-desperate-to-have-uhuru-out-of-2027-gameplan
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2026-06-09
Why Ruto, allies are desperate to have Uhuru out of 2027 gameplan
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President William Ruto and his allies remain wary of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's potential influence in the 2027 elections.
Why Ruto, allies are desperate to have Uhuru out of 2027 gameplan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549816/boys-step-up-to-end-period-stigma-restore-dignity-for-girls-in-slum
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2026-06-09
Boys step up to end period stigma, restore dignity for girls in slum
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In Nairobi’s informal settlements, boys are increasingly helping to break menstrual stigma by supporting girls, promoting menstrual health education and advocating for dignity.
Boys step up to end period stigma, restore dignity for girls in slum
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549819/education-crisis-worsens-as-more-schools-close-over-student-unrest
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2026-06-09
Education crisis worsens as more schools close over student unrest
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A growing wave of student unrest has forced the closure of several secondary schools across Kenya, causing widespread property destruction, arrests and disruptions to learning.
Education crisis worsens as more schools close over student unrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-09
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549824/barasa-urges-western-leaders-to-back-ruto-set-sights-on-2032-presidential-bid
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2026-06-08
Barasa urges Western leaders to back Ruto, set sights on 2032 presidential bid
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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa discourages Western leaders from bargaining for the Deputy President position in 2027, saying the region will instead support President Ruto.
Barasa urges Western leaders to back Ruto, set sights on 2032 presidential bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549827/back-ruto-to-secure-development-projects-wetangula-tells-western-residents
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2026-06-08
Back Ruto to secure development projects, Wetang'ula tells Western residents
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Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says Western region would continue benefiting from government development programmes if President Ruto secures a second term in office.
Back Ruto to secure development projects, Wetang'ula tells Western residents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549830/musingu-high-school-closed-indefinitely
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2026-06-08
Musingu High School closed indefinitely
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Musingu High School has been closed indefinitely, with management citing external threats and escalating tension.
Musingu High School closed indefinitely
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549831/no-show-gachagua-skips-landmark-court-ruling-on-impeachment
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2026-06-08
No show: Gachagua skips landmark court ruling on impeachment
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua skipped his own landmark court ruling on Monday, watching from his Karen home alongside opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa.
No show: Gachagua skips landmark court ruling on impeachment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001549834/kakamega-county-assembly-gives-nod-to-sh680-billion-gold-mining-project
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2026-06-08
Kakamega county assembly gives nod to Sh680 billion gold mining project
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Kakamega County Assembly has cleared the way for the proposed Sh680 billion gold mining project in Ikolomani constituency, paving the path for large-scale extraction by Shanta Gold Kenya.
Kakamega county assembly gives nod to Sh680 billion gold mining project
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001549841/conservationist-sounds-alarm-over-kenyas-worsening-environmental-crisis
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2026-06-08
Conservationist sounds alarm over Kenya's worsening environmental crisis
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A conservationist has warned that the government's failure to enforce environmental laws threatens the country's food security, public health and economic survival.
Conservationist sounds alarm over Kenya's worsening environmental crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001549845/this-is-not-a-land-grab-kws-says-nairobi-park-upgrade-is-critical-for-wildlife-survival
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2026-06-08
'This is not a land grab': KWS says Nairobi Park upgrade is critical for wildlife survival
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The Kenya Wildlife Service has defended the planned Nairobi National Park development, saying the upgrade of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage is a necessary conservation intervention.
'This is not a land grab': KWS says Nairobi Park upgrade is critical for wildlife survival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549854/high-court-upholds-rigathi-gachagua-impeachment
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2026-06-08
High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua impeachment
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High Court upholds Gachagua's impeachment, orders Senate to pay former DP Sh50m for violating his rights during the ouster process.
High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua impeachment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549856/kenya-screens-77000-travellers-as-ebola-preparedness-tightens
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2026-06-08
Kenya screens 77,000 travellers as Ebola preparedness tightens
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Kenya has screened more than 77,000 travellers at entry points as authorities intensify measures to block Ebola from entering the country, with 37 people currently in quarantine.
Kenya screens 77,000 travellers as Ebola preparedness tightens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549733/consider-sending-students-home-for-early-mid-term-break
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2026-06-08
Consider sending students home for early mid-term break
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The current wave of unrest has claimed the lives of 16 students and led to the closure of more than 30 secondary schools.
Consider sending students home for early mid-term break
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001549735/operation-jumbo-untold-story-of-kenyas-elephant-capture-unit
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2026-06-08
Operation Jumbo: Untold story of Kenya's elephant capture unit
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KWS relocated five conflict-prone elephants from Meru and Rapsu to Tsavo after repeated crop raids and fence breaches highlighted growing human-elephant conflict.
Operation Jumbo: Untold story of Kenya's elephant capture unit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549737/africa-should-stop-betting-on-fossil-fuels-in-the-age-of-clean-energy
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2026-06-08
Africa should stop betting on fossil fuels in the age of clean energy
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The recent fuel-price protests in East Africa are a symptom of a deeper problem: the region's heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Africa should stop betting on fossil fuels in the age of clean energy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549739/cancer-survivors-inspire-hope-amid-emotional-financial-toll
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2026-06-08
Cancer survivors inspire hope amid emotional, financial toll
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Cancer survivor Derick Omondi shared his battle with recurrent sarcoma, highlighting the emotional, physical and financial toll of the disease as survivors and doctors urged early detection.
Cancer survivors inspire hope amid emotional, financial toll
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549741/from-mwenda-mbijiwe-to-bongoko-and-wamuyu-how-probe-gaps-and-state-silence-shroud-missing-persons-cases
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2026-06-08
From Mwenda Mbijiwe to Bongoko and Wamuyu: How probe gaps and State silence shroud missing persons cases
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Five years after the disappearance of former air force officer and security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, a court dismissed his family's habeas corpus application.
From Mwenda Mbijiwe to Bongoko and Wamuyu: How probe gaps and State silence shroud missing persons cases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549743/gone-without-a-trace-unresolved-disappearances-haunt-kenyans
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2026-06-08
Gone without a trace: Unresolved disappearances haunt Kenyans
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The unresolved disappearances of prominent Kenyans, including Mwenda Mbijiwe, Bogonko Bosire and Dafton Mwitiki, continue to fuel concerns over missing persons cases.
Gone without a trace: Unresolved disappearances haunt Kenyans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001549744/the-last-stripes-the-long-road-to-saving-kenyas-rarest-antelopes
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2026-06-08
The last stripes: The long road to saving Kenya's rarest antelopes
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Deep in Mount Kenya’s forests, conservationists are racing to save the critically endangered mountain bongo.
The last stripes: The long road to saving Kenya's rarest antelopes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549745/omtatah-flags-illegalities-in-affordable-housing-land-deals
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2026-06-08
Omtatah flags illegalities in affordable housing land deals
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Senators clashed over the affordable housing programme after concerns were raised about projects allegedly developed on public and community land without proper documentation.
Omtatah flags illegalities in affordable housing land deals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001549749/rising-above-the-tides-to-global-recognition-senator-karanja-among-100-honoured
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2026-06-08
Rising above the tides to global recognition: Senator Karanja among 100 honoured
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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja was among 100 Africans honoured in Kigali for leadership and entrepreneurship.
Rising above the tides to global recognition: Senator Karanja among 100 honoured
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549750/new-non-drug-therapy-transforms-cancer-care
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2026-06-08
New non-drug therapy transforms cancer care
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A new health study based on five years of hands-on work at the KNH has unveiled a non-pharmacological approach to help cancer patients recover without additional medication.
New non-drug therapy transforms cancer care
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549751/impeachment-verdict-will-it-be-tears-or-triumph-for-gachagua-and-kindiki
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2026-06-08
Impeachment verdict: Will it be tears or triumph for Gachagua and Kindiki?
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The High Court is set to rule on the legality of Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment and Kithure Kindiki’s appointment as Deputy President.
Impeachment verdict: Will it be tears or triumph for Gachagua and Kindiki?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001549752/every-drop-counts-africas-fight-to-fix-its-broken-blood-systems
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2026-06-08
Every drop counts: Africa's fight to fix its broken blood systems
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Blood supply should be treated as a public health emergency and a core part of healthcare infrastructure in Africa, requiring greater investment, stronger policies, and public awareness to save lives.
Every drop counts: Africa's fight to fix its broken blood systems
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549753/dci-hunts-analo-over-fatal-south-c-building-collapse
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2026-06-08
DCI hunts Analo over fatal South C building collapse
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Suspended City Hall chief officer Patrick Analo faces fresh arrest and prosecution over alleged corruption and negligence linked to the South C Manzil Towers collapse that killed two people.
DCI hunts Analo over fatal South C building collapse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001549754/stakeholders-call-for-overhaul-of-city-urban-planning-docket
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2026-06-08
Stakeholders call for overhaul of city urban planning docket
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Stakeholders have called for sweeping reforms in Nairobi’s urban planning department following corruption allegations and the arrest of Patrick Analo.
Stakeholders call for overhaul of city urban planning docket
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001549755/inside-race-to-save-shrinking-ngong-forest-amid-rapid-urban-expansion
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2026-06-08
Inside race to save shrinking Ngong Forest amid rapid urban expansion
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Ngong Forest is struggling to preserve what remains of one of the city’s most important green spaces because of Nairobi's urbanisation.
Inside race to save shrinking Ngong Forest amid rapid urban expansion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549756/muranga-turns-to-satellite-tech-for-healthcare-service-boost
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2026-06-08
Murang'a turns to satellite tech for healthcare service boost
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Technology is being used to modernise healthcare services, improve access to specialist care, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Murang’a County.
Murang'a turns to satellite tech for healthcare service boost
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001549758/youths-in-meru-receive-sh30m-business-loans-from-shofco
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2026-06-08
Youths in Meru receive Sh30m business loans from Shofco
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Hundreds of young entrepreneurs in Meru have received Sh30 million in business loans through Shofco Sacco.
Youths in Meru receive Sh30m business loans from Shofco
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549760/may-turns-deadliest-month-for-police-killings-this-year
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2026-06-08
May turns deadliest month for police killings this year
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Police-related killings surged in May, making it the deadliest month of 2026 so far, with 24 deaths largely linked to protest policing and growing concerns over accountability and custodial deaths.
May turns deadliest month for police killings this year
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549761/inside-senators-fight-for-easy-faster-reversal-of-money-sent-to-wrong-recipient
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2026-06-08
Inside Senators' fight for easy, faster reversal of money sent to wrong recipient
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Senators are pushing for faster mechanisms to reverse erroneous mobile money transfers, citing consumer losses, regulatory gaps and delays in recovering funds sent to wrong recipients.
Inside Senators' fight for easy, faster reversal of money sent to wrong recipient
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549762/closing-the-gap-bungoma-assembly-leads-drive-to-boost-blood-supplies
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2026-06-08
Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood supplies
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Bungoma County Assembly is spearheading a blood donation campaign to boost blood reserves in the county’s hospitals
Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood supplies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549764/living-with-painful-memories-of-sexual-violence
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2026-06-08
Living with painful memories of sexual violence
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Many survivors of sexual violence live with scars that are invisible to the eye, permanently etched into their hearts and minds.
Living with painful memories of sexual violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549765/why-antenatal-care-remains-best-defence-against-preeclampsia
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2026-06-08
Why antenatal care remains best defence against preeclampsia
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While Preeclampsia cannot always be prevented, most severe outcomes can be avoided through early antenatal care, timely diagnosis and close monitoring throughout pregnancy.
Why antenatal care remains best defence against preeclampsia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549766/why-speaker-wetangula-has-ordered-fresh-debate-on-tea-bill
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2026-06-08
Why Speaker Wetangula has ordered fresh debate on Tea Bill
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The National Assembly will revisit the Tea (Amendment) Bill after Speaker Moses Wetang’ula ruled that MP Gabriel Kagombe failed to declare a conflict of interest during debate.
Why Speaker Wetangula has ordered fresh debate on Tea Bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549767/when-mother-universities-cry-how-kenya-failed-academic-giants
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2026-06-08
When mother universities cry: How Kenya failed academic giants
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A reflective critique traces the decline of Kenya’s once-great public universities, arguing that chronic underfunding, mismanagement and unchecked expansion have weakened the institutions.
When mother universities cry: How Kenya failed academic giants
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549768/the-burning-question-why-term-two-brings-school-fire-chaos
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2026-06-08
The burning question: Why Term Two brings school fire chaos
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A reflection on recurring school fires in Kenya links the crises to mounting academic pressure, calling for reforms in the education system to prioritise student well-being and safety.
The burning question: Why Term Two brings school fire chaos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549769/new-procedure-cuts-pain-recovery-time-for-haemorrhoids-patients
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2026-06-08
New procedure cuts pain, recovery time for haemorrhoids patients
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KNH is adopting Transanal Haemorrhoidal Dearterialisation (THD), a minimally invasive technology designed to treat haemorrhoids with greater precision while minimising tissue damage.
New procedure cuts pain, recovery time for haemorrhoids patients
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549770/stable-jobs-why-public-sector-worker-purchasing-power-is-dropping
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2026-06-08
Stable jobs? Why public sector worker purchasing power is dropping
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A KNBS report shows that despite stable job growth and modest salary increases, public sector workers in Kenya experienced a decline in real purchasing power in 2025.
Stable jobs? Why public sector worker purchasing power is dropping
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001549771/fear-fury-as-deadly-gangs-tighten-grip-on-garissa
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2026-06-08
Fear, fury as deadly gangs tighten grip on Garissa
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Fear and anger have gripped Garissa following a surge in gang attacks and killings, prompting leaders and residents to demand urgent security action.
Fear, fury as deadly gangs tighten grip on Garissa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549772/chinese-wildlife-trafficking-kingpin-nabbed-at-jkia
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2026-06-08
Chinese wildlife trafficking kingpin nabbed at JKIA
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A Chinese national previously jailed for wildlife trafficking was arrested at JKIA after attempting to re-enter Kenya, amid ongoing efforts to combat transnational ivory smuggling networks.
Chinese wildlife trafficking kingpin nabbed at JKIA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549773/invisible-and-overlooked-the-hidden-toll-of-intestinal-worms-and-bilharzia
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2026-06-08
Invisible and overlooked: The hidden toll of intestinal worms and bilharzia
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Despite millions of people remaining at risk in western Kenya, significant progress has been made with the goal of eliminating bilharzia and intestinal worms as public health problems by 2030.
Invisible and overlooked: The hidden toll of intestinal worms and bilharzia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549774/preeclampsia-the-silent-pregnancy-threat-claiming-mothers-and-children
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2026-06-08
Preeclampsia: The silent pregnancy threat claiming mothers and children
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Preeclampsia continues to threaten the lives of mothers and newborns in Kenya, underscoring the need for early detection and quality antenatal care.
Preeclampsia: The silent pregnancy threat claiming mothers and children
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549775/stay-stronger-for-longer-why-your-legs-feel-weaker-with-age-and-what-you-can-do
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2026-06-08
Stay stronger for longer: Why your legs feel weaker with age and what you can do
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Older adults should stay active and adopt healthy lifestyle habits to preserve mobility, independence, and overall well-being as they age.
Stay stronger for longer: Why your legs feel weaker with age and what you can do
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549776/daikyo-heroes-condemn-hapless-greensharks-to-fifth-defeat
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2026-06-08
Daikyo Heroes condemn hapless Greensharks to fifth defeat
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Daikyo Heroes thrashed Greensharks 3-1 in a Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League match played yesterday at Aryans Ground, Mombasa.
Daikyo Heroes condemn hapless Greensharks to fifth defeat
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549777/kipkemboi-kemuma-rule-streets-of-nairobi
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2026-06-08
Kipkemboi, Kemuma rule streets of Nairobi
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Kemuma says she will use the Sh3.5m proceeds to buy land and build a house, while Kipkemboi from Iten breezed to the tape in 2:09:32 to win in the men's category.
Kipkemboi, Kemuma rule streets of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001549778/khanili-fairest-in-thika-as-arsenal-fans-celebrate-in-ruiru-and-vet-lab
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2026-06-08
Khanili fairest in Thika as Arsenal fans celebrate in Ruiru and Vet Lab
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It was a weekend of top-notch action as various courses across the country hosted different tournaments.
Khanili fairest in Thika as Arsenal fans celebrate in Ruiru and Vet Lab
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549779/denmarks-eriksen-doing-well-after-collapsing-during-friendly
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2026-06-08
Denmark's Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly
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Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but was later able to walk off the field, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Euros.
Denmark's Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motorsport/article/2001549780/antonelli-wins-fifth-straight-in-interrupted-monaco-grand-prix
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2026-06-08
Antonelli wins fifth straight in interrupted Monaco Grand Prix
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Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a commanding and nerveless victory in a protracted, incident-hit Monaco Grand Prix
Antonelli wins fifth straight in interrupted Monaco Grand Prix
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001549781/putin-and-xi-vs-trump
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2026-06-08
Putin and Xi Vs Trump
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Putin and Xi Vs Trump
Putin and Xi Vs Trump
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549782/ederson-to-replace-injured-wesley-in-brazil-world-cup-squad
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2026-06-08
Ederson to replace injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad
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The Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced injured full-back Wesley will be replaced in the World Cup squad by midfielder Ederson.
Ederson to replace injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549784/nigerian-mega-highway-faces-down-rising-seas-protected-forests
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2026-06-08
Nigerian mega-highway faces down rising seas, protected forests
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The rise in sea levels poses a major threat to Nigerian coastal areas, and several entire communities have already been swallowed up by th
Nigerian mega-highway faces down rising seas, protected forests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549786/as-climate-shifts-malaria-gains-ground-in-southern-africa
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2026-06-08
As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa
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In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking the walls with anti-mosquito insecticide.
As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001549788/yemens-houthis-declare-total-ban-on-israeli-ships-in-red-sea
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2026-06-08
Yemen's Houthis declare 'total ban' on Israeli ships in Red Sea
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a missile attack on Israel and declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, raising the spectre of a return to major disruption on the key route.
Yemen's Houthis declare 'total ban' on Israeli ships in Red Sea
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549789/ps-bitok-says-schools-will-not-close-early-despite-unrest
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2026-06-08
PS Bitok says schools will not close early despite unrest
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The government insists that learning will proceed despite the wave of student unrest that has led to deaths and destruction of property in schools.
PS Bitok says schools will not close early despite unrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549790/kapenguria-boys-closed-indefinitely-as-wave-of-unrest-spreads
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2026-06-08
Kapenguria Boys closed indefinitely as wave of unrest spreads
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Kapenguria Boys High School has been closed indefinitely following student unrest on Sunday night, where a dormitory, a mattress store and the library were set on fire.
Kapenguria Boys closed indefinitely as wave of unrest spreads
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549793/perez-re-elected-at-real-madrid-paving-way-for-mourinho-return
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2026-06-08
Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return
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Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager.
Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549794/midwives-on-the-edge-holding-the-thin-line-between-life-and-death
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2026-06-08
Midwives on the edge: Holding the thin line between life and death
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For the first time in 13 years, mothers in this corner of Baringo will no longer have to make exhausting journeys to Marigat or Kabarnet in search of maternity services
Midwives on the edge: Holding the thin line between life and death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549797/wetangula-tightens-grip-on-western-as-mudavadi-stays-away-from-local-politics
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2026-06-08
Wetang'ula tightens grip on Western as Mudavadi stays away from local politics
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Wetang’ula is increasingly emerging as the dominant political figure in Western, steadily consolidating his influence and positioning himself as a potential presidential contender in 2032
Wetang'ula tightens grip on Western as Mudavadi stays away from local politics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549799/david-maraga-arrested-at-nairobi-park-protest
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2026-06-08
David Maraga arrested at Nairobi Park protest
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Maraga was bundled into a police vehicle shortly after joining demonstrators near the park.
David Maraga arrested at Nairobi Park protest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549802/mps-call-for-strict-controls-to-prevent-ebola-spread-through-lake-victoria-trade
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2026-06-08
MPs call for strict controls to prevent Ebola spread through Lake Victoria trade
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MPs from Nyanza want the government to put in place measures to prevent the spread of Ebola through trade on Lake Victoria.
MPs call for strict controls to prevent Ebola spread through Lake Victoria trade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549804/malala-denies-rift-with-gachagua-amid-tension-in-dcp
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2026-06-08
Malala denies rift with Gachagua amid tension in DCP
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Malala has dismissed reports of a rift between him and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting the two remain united despite speculation of divisions within the party.
Malala denies rift with Gachagua amid tension in DCP
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549806/ruto-woos-belgian-investors-to-kenya
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2026-06-08
Ruto woos Belgian investors to Kenya
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President William Ruto has challenged European investors to abandon outdated perceptions of Africa as a continent dependent on aid and instead embrace it as the world's next frontier for investment.
Ruto woos Belgian investors to Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549807/amnesty-international-condemns-arrests-of-nairobi-national-park-protesters
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2026-06-08
Amnesty International condemns arrests of Nairobi National Park protesters
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Amnesty International has called for transparency and accountability over any proposals, agreements, or plans affecting Nairobi National Park
Amnesty International condemns arrests of Nairobi National Park protesters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549808/eric-omondi-freed-on-sh100000-personal-bond-in-traffic-obstruction-case
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2026-06-08
Eric Omondi freed on Sh100,000 personal bond in traffic obstruction case
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Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after denying a charge of obstructing traffic during protests over rising fuel prices last month.
Eric Omondi freed on Sh100,000 personal bond in traffic obstruction case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549809/migori-youth-crowned-national-super-league-champions
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2026-06-08
Migori Youth crowned National Super League champions
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Migori Youth have been crowned FKF National Super League champions and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League.
Migori Youth crowned National Super League champions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001549810/heartbreak-as-shujaa-miss-hsbc-svns-division-one-promotion
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2026-06-08
Heartbreak as Shujaa miss HSBC SVNS Division One promotion
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Kenya, for the third straight season, will be playing in the second tier of the World Rugby Sevens Series after failing to qualify for the 2026-2027 HSBC SVNS Division One
Heartbreak as Shujaa miss HSBC SVNS Division One promotion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549811/yamal-available-for-spains-world-cup-opener-after-injury
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2026-06-08
Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury
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Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15
Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549812/stakeholders-push-for-urgent-dialogue-on-schools-unrest
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2026-06-08
Stakeholders push for urgent dialogue on schools' unrest
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Pressure is mounting on the Ministry of Education to urgently convene a national stakeholders’ meeting following a surge in school unrest.
Stakeholders push for urgent dialogue on schools' unrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549813/kakamega-launches-digital-platform-to-streamline-development-approvals
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2026-06-08
Kakamega launches digital platform to streamline development approvals
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The platform enables developers to submit applications, track approvals, and access services online, significantly improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in service delivery.
Kakamega launches digital platform to streamline development approvals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549815/karua-accuses-govt-of-over-taxing-kenyans
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2026-06-08
Karua accuses govt of over-taxing Kenyans
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People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused the government of overtaxing citizens while failing to address corruption, wasteful spending, and poor service delivery.
Karua accuses govt of over-taxing Kenyans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549820/kakamega-county-urges-traders-to-tap-revolving-fund-to-grow-businesses
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2026-06-08
Kakamega county urges traders to tap revolving fund to grow businesses
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Traders in Kakamega County have been encouraged to take advantage of the revolving fund to expand their businesses, create wealth and improve their livelihoods.
Kakamega county urges traders to tap revolving fund to grow businesses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-08
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