https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001547723/the-trouble-with-tanzanian-presidents-mikwaju-proposal
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2026-05-14
The trouble with Tanzanian president's 'mikwaju' proposal
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President Samia Suluhu recently said Tanzanian and Kenyan youth should be caned if they dare to protest under the pretext of democracy.
The trouble with Tanzanian president's 'mikwaju' proposal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547725/why-ruto-ouattara-meeting-is-important-for-kenya-and-cte-divoire
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2026-05-14
Why Ruto, Ouattara meeting is important for Kenya and Cte d'Ivoire
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Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire are dominant economies of their respective regions, yet they have operated for decades without direct ambassadorial representation in each other's capitals.
Why Ruto, Ouattara meeting is important for Kenya and Cte d'Ivoire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547728/what-frances-renewed-focus-means-for-anglophone-africa
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2026-05-14
What France's renewed focus means for Anglophone Africa
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France is Europe’s third-largest economy and represents a major potential investment and trade opportunity for Kenya, which has traditionally focused on the USA and the UK.
What France's renewed focus means for Anglophone Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547729/kenya-must-speed-up-reforms-to-improve-food-safety
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2026-05-14
Kenya must speed up reforms to improve food safety
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In recent months, Kenya has been gripped by recurring food safety scares that have reminded citizens of the decades-old systemic gaps in consumer protection.
Kenya must speed up reforms to improve food safety
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001547732/kenya-eyes-green-finance-to-boost-climate-smart-construction
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2026-05-14
Kenya eyes green finance to boost climate-smart construction
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Environmentally, green buildings, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, help reduce energy consumption through efficient designs that lower electricity and fuel use.
Kenya eyes green finance to boost climate-smart construction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001547737/westgate-mall-bets-on-improved-security-new-activities-to-up-foot-traffic
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2026-05-14
Westgate Mall bets on improved security, new activities to up foot traffic
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Westgate Mall traffic is driven by heightened security measures, expansion of recreational activities and spaces, and the entry of new luxury retail and restaurant openings.
Westgate Mall bets on improved security, new activities to up foot traffic
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547742/co-op-bank-posts-sh841-billion-profit-amid-tough-economy
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2026-05-14
Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion profit amid tough economy
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Co-op Bank has reported a record 21.3 per cent jump in first-quarter net profit, as a surge in earnings from its non-banking subsidiaries helped the lender defy a broader economic slowdown.
Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion profit amid tough economy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547745/trump-vows-to-push-xi-to-open-up-china-at-superpower-summit
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2026-05-14
Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit
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US President Donald Trump says he will urge Xi Jinping to open China further to American businesses during a high-stakes Beijing summit expected to address trade, Taiwan and the Iran conflict.
Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001547747/transporters-turn-to-tech-to-stop-fuel-theft
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2026-05-14
Transporters turn to tech to stop fuel theft
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The haulage sector is increasingly adopting digital fuel monitoring systems to reduce fuel theft, improve accountability, and lower operational costs amid high fuel prices.
Transporters turn to tech to stop fuel theft
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547749/security-beefed-up-as-residents-vote-today-in-emurua-dikirr-by-election
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2026-05-14
Security beefed up as residents vote today in Emurua Dikirr by-election
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Security has been heightened in Emurua Dikirr as residents vote in a by-election following the death of MP Johana Ngeno, with authorities warning against violence and electoral disruption.
Security beefed up as residents vote today in Emurua Dikirr by-election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547750/what-registration-of-new-motorsports-body-means-for-the-sport-in-the-country
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2026-05-14
What registration of new motorsports body means for the sport in the country
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It’s a new dawn! Motorsports Kenya Federation (MKF) has finally been registered by the Sports Registrar as the legitimate motorsport governing body in the country.
What registration of new motorsports body means for the sport in the country
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547751/the-tough-questions-on-gachaguas-impeachment-process
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2026-05-14
The tough questions on Gachagua's impeachment process
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Critical to the case is the question about Gachagua’s health status during the impeachment in the Senate.
The tough questions on Gachagua's impeachment process
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547753/ousted-but-vocal-gachaguas-bold-persona-after-impeachment
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2026-05-14
Ousted but vocal: Gachagua's bold persona after impeachment
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The former Deputy President has cultivated a bold and fearless style, confronting issues head-on
Ousted but vocal: Gachagua's bold persona after impeachment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547754/leopards-claw-gap-on-leaders-gor-mahia-after-disarming-ulinzi
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2026-05-14
Leopards claw gap on leaders Gor Mahia after disarming Ulinzi
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AFC Leopards boosted their Sportpesa Premier League title hopes after beating Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in a rescheduled midweek match played at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday
Leopards claw gap on leaders Gor Mahia after disarming Ulinzi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001547755/kenyans-kick-off-african-athletics-meet-with-promise-to-bag-medals
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2026-05-14
Kenyans kick off African athletics meet with promise to bag medals
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Kenyan stars kicked off the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana with high expectations at the preliminary stages.
Kenyans kick off African athletics meet with promise to bag medals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547756/top-state-house-official-pushed-dr-obwaka-to-his-death-says-widow
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2026-05-14
Top State House official 'pushed' Dr Obwaka to his death, says widow
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The family of the late Dr Job Obwaka, a former director at the Nairobi Hospital, has put the blame on a senior State House official for his tribulations.
Top State House official 'pushed' Dr Obwaka to his death, says widow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547757/diplomatic-blunder-why-french-summit-may-expose-kenya-to-isolation
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2026-05-14
Diplomatic blunder? Why French summit may expose Kenya to isolation
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Anti-French sentiments have been growing in its former colonies in West and Central Africa. Experts argue Francophone Africa might view Ruto and Macron embrace as betrayal.
Diplomatic blunder? Why French summit may expose Kenya to isolation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547763/ruto-faces-scrutiny-amid-concerns-on-undermined-countrys-sovereignty
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2026-05-14
Ruto faces scrutiny amid concerns on 'undermined' country's sovereignty
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In Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, military juntas have severed ties with Paris and moved toward new security partnerships.
Ruto faces scrutiny amid concerns on 'undermined' country's sovereignty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547766/ps-urges-africa-to-invest-in-data-generation
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2026-05-14
PS urges Africa to invest in data generation
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African countries have been asked to invest in generating local data, warning that the continent still relies heavily on foreign-generated evidence to make critical policy and health decisions.
PS urges Africa to invest in data generation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547776/the-veteran-envoys-leading-lebanon-israel-direct-talks
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2026-05-13
The veteran envoys leading Lebanon-Israel direct talks
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While Lebanon is seeking to consolidate a ceasefire in the latest war and to obtain the withdrawal of Israeli troops, Israel wants to ensure Hezbollah is disarmed.
The veteran envoys leading Lebanon-Israel direct talks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547777/sha-owes-health-facilities-more-than-sh77-billion-official-says
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2026-05-13
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
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“As at our last checking in August last year before they shut down transparency we were at Sh44 billion on SHA and Sh33 billion on NHIF, and remember SHA did not stop accumulating debts it continues.”
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547778/village-elders-may-soon-get-sh3000-stipend
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2026-05-13
Village elders may soon get Sh3,000 stipend
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Village elders will soon receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 for village elders across the country if the government proposal will be approved parliament.
Village elders may soon get Sh3,000 stipend
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001547779/somalia-border-still-closed-ruto-says
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2026-05-13
Somalia border still closed, Ruto says
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President William Ruto defends Kenya’s decision to keep the Kenya–Somalia border closed, citing renewed instability in Somalia and escalating regional security concerns.
Somalia border still closed, Ruto says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001547609/come-back
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2026-05-13
Come back
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Come back
Come back
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547630/waiguru-apologises-to-mt-kenya-residents-over-gachaguas-impeachment
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2026-05-13
Waiguru apologises to Mt Kenya residents over Gachagua's impeachment
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has apologised to the Mt Kenya region over the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Waiguru apologises to Mt Kenya residents over Gachagua's impeachment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547644/western-leaders-face-political-hurdles-in-bid-to-mobilise-support-for-ruto
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2026-05-13
Western leaders face political hurdles in bid to mobilise support for Ruto
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Efforts by a section of Western leaders to rally support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid are facing headwinds amid political realignments and ODM wrangles.
Western leaders face political hurdles in bid to mobilise support for Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547645/why-african-leadership-must-stop-chasing-bandwidth-and-start-fixing-ping
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2026-05-13
Why African Leadership Must Stop Chasing "Bandwidth" and Start Fixing "Ping"
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The issue with African development is not a shortage of commitments made. It is the long delays between commitment and delivery.
Why African Leadership Must Stop Chasing "Bandwidth" and Start Fixing "Ping"
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547646/senator-richard-onyonka-a-man-with-two-fathers
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2026-05-13
Senator Richard Onyonka: A man with two fathers
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Kisii Senator Richard Momoima Onyonka, traces his childhood in two villages and from two fathers: The foster and the biological one.
Senator Richard Onyonka: A man with two fathers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001547649/why-pricing-of-medical-costs-defy-economic-laws
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2026-05-13
Why pricing of medical costs defy economic laws
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That interplay between supply and demand will determine the cost from consultation to drugs. You are likely to pay more to see a neurosurgeon than a general practitioner.
Why pricing of medical costs defy economic laws
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547650/gachagua-calls-out-macron-over-sh7-billion-payout
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2026-05-13
Gachagua calls out Macron over Sh7 billion payout
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Gachagua accuses Ruto and Macron of corruption and rights abuses, dismissing the Africa Forward Summit as political PR.
Gachagua calls out Macron over Sh7 billion payout
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547653/the-rent-a-stress-economy-blowing-into-a-full-scale-economic-liquidity-crisis
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2026-05-13
The rent-a-stress economy blowing into a full-scale economic liquidity crisis
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Behind the relentless “hustle” lies a brutal reality where both the State and the lending ecosystem have created a trap rather than a springboard for wealth.
The rent-a-stress economy blowing into a full-scale economic liquidity crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001547654/boxers-ready-for-battle-in-nakuru
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2026-05-13
Boxers ready for battle in Nakuru
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Boxers are eager to catch the eyes of national selectors in the first leg of the National Boxing League at Old Town Hall in Nakuru.
Boxers ready for battle in Nakuru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/leonard-khafafa/article/2001547655/kenyas-debt-burden-to-blame-for-painful-tax-measures
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2026-05-13
Kenya's debt burden to blame for painful tax measures
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The government’s determination to widen the tax base reflects an attempt to curb excessive borrowing and restore fiscal stability.
Kenya's debt burden to blame for painful tax measures
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547656/senate-pokes-holes-in-dr-gikonyos-health-findings-on-gachagua
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2026-05-13
Senate pokes holes in Dr Gikonyo's health findings on Gachagua
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Senate questions Gachagua’s hospital records as court battle over his impeachment and health claims intensifies.
Senate pokes holes in Dr Gikonyo's health findings on Gachagua
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547658/how-startups-are-using-tech-to-solve-farmers-biggest-challenges
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2026-05-13
How startups are using tech to solve farmers' biggest challenges
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Inside startups using tech to solve farmers’ biggest challenges
How startups are using tech to solve farmers' biggest challenges
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547659/mai-mahiu-flood-disaster-not-an-act-of-god-court-rules
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2026-05-13
"Mai Mahiu flood disaster not an act of God": Court rules
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Court orders safety tests on Kijabe’s ‘Dark Tower’ bridge after deadly mudslides linked to blocked railway tunnel.
"Mai Mahiu flood disaster not an act of God": Court rules
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547660/why-state-is-in-rush-to-push-job-creation-in-cotton-value-chain
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2026-05-13
Why State is in rush to push job creation in cotton value chain
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AFA Chairman Cornelly Serem challenged Kenyans to support locally manufactured fabrics by purchasing clothes made within the country instead of relying on imports.
Why State is in rush to push job creation in cotton value chain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547661/from-cooking-ugali-to-jogging-and-podium-rebuke-the-light-side-of-macron
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2026-05-13
From cooking ugali to jogging and podium rebuke, the light side of Macron
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French President Macron caught many by surprise during morning run with marathon star Kipchoge displayed his love for football and culinary skills with Dennis Ombachi.
From cooking ugali to jogging and podium rebuke, the light side of Macron
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547662/revealed-how-smes-are-losing-millions-to-lack-of-circular-economy-certification-rules
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2026-05-13
Revealed: How SMEs are losing millions to lack of circular economy certification rules
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A significant 93 per cent of SMEs report difficulties accessing stable and reliable markets, limiting their ability to plan, invest and scale.
Revealed: How SMEs are losing millions to lack of circular economy certification rules
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547663/inside-william-rutos-challenge-to-global-financial-status-quo
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2026-05-13
Inside William Ruto's challenge to global financial status quo
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Ruto urges fair global financing for Africa, calling for investment-based partnerships at the Africa Forward Summit.
Inside William Ruto's challenge to global financial status quo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547664/kenyas-trade-deficit-widens-to-sh16tr-on-raised-maize-imports
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2026-05-13
Kenya's trade deficit widens to Sh1.6tr on raised maize imports
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New data shows the value of imports in 2025 rose to Sh2.8 trillion, up from Sh2.7 trillion in 2024.
Kenya's trade deficit widens to Sh1.6tr on raised maize imports
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547665/this-man-bitok-education-ps-at-centre-of-secret-passport-pipeline-linking-kenya-to-sudans-militia-fighters
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2026-05-13
This man Bitok: Education PS at centre of secret passport pipeline linking Kenya to Sudan's militia fighters
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Former Immigration PS Julius Bitok linked to alleged scheme issuing Kenyan IDs and passports to RSF fighters and suspected criminals.
This man Bitok: Education PS at centre of secret passport pipeline linking Kenya to Sudan's militia fighters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547667/conservation-pays-how-protecting-rivers-has-built-a-rural-economy
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2026-05-13
Conservation pays: How protecting rivers has built a rural economy
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Farmers living along the upper Tana have improved their livelihoods within the last 10 years by protecting Kenya’s largest river.
Conservation pays: How protecting rivers has built a rural economy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547668/smart-applications-ai-app-to-reduce-claims-fraud-up-quality
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2026-05-13
Smart Applications AI app to reduce claims fraud, up quality
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The solution analyses claims both before and after submission to identify risks, improve accuracy, and enhance decision-making.
Smart Applications AI app to reduce claims fraud, up quality
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547670/understanding-the-career-options-under-the-cbe-system
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2026-05-13
Understanding the career options under the CBE system
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A key principle of CBE is structured specialization, where learners select three related subjects within a track to deepen competence and strengthen career alignment.
Understanding the career options under the CBE system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547671/africas-invoice-is-now-being-written-to-those-who-owe-it
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2026-05-13
Africa's invoice is now being written to those who owe it
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West Africa supplies over 60 per cent of the world‘s cocoa beans. Yet, Switzerland and Belgium make the chocolate and keep the margin.
Africa's invoice is now being written to those who owe it
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547673/oburu-moves-to-calm-branch-tensions-amid-uda-linda-mwananchi-pressure
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2026-05-13
Oburu moves to calm branch tensions amid UDA, Linda Mwananchi pressure
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ODM moves to resolve Kakamega internal rifts as leaders clash over unity, defections, and rising UDA influence.
Oburu moves to calm branch tensions amid UDA, Linda Mwananchi pressure
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547674/police-investigator-describes-samidoh-nephews-death-scene
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2026-05-13
Police investigator describes Samidoh nephew's death scene
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Fresh questions emerge as a senior detective tells an inquest there were no visible signs of struggle at the Roysambu apartment window linked to the death of Jeff Mwathi.
Police investigator describes Samidoh nephew's death scene
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547676/two-rivers-sez-trific-lists-sh48b-green-building-fund-on-nse
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2026-05-13
Two Rivers SEZ TRIFIC lists Sh4.8b green building fund on NSE
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TRIFIC launches Sh4.8B green dollar REIT at Two Rivers SEZ to fund sustainable commercial towers and attract global investors.
Two Rivers SEZ TRIFIC lists Sh4.8b green building fund on NSE
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547686/fkf-crisis-deepens-as-firm-sues-federation-over-sh64m-chan-bill
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2026-05-13
FKF crisis deepens as firm sues federation over Sh64m CHAN bill
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The crisis currently engulfing FKF took yet another turn after a logistics company moved to court seeking to recover an alleged unpaid Sh64 million debt linked to the 2024 CHAN
FKF crisis deepens as firm sues federation over Sh64m CHAN bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547687/house-team-demands-answers-on-sh15b-industrial-sugar-import
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2026-05-13
House team demands answers on Sh1.5b industrial sugar import
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The National Assembly Trade Committee has demanded answers over the importation of 27,000 metric tonnes of industrial sugar worth Sh1.5 billion.
House team demands answers on Sh1.5b industrial sugar import
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001547689/syokimau-residents-warned-to-remain-vigilant-over-suspected-hyena-invasion
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2026-05-13
Syokimau residents warned to remain vigilant over suspected hyena invasion
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Residents of Syokimau have been urged to remain calm but vigilant following reports of a hyena sighting near residential estates on Sunday evening.
Syokimau residents warned to remain vigilant over suspected hyena invasion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547692/lewa-trains-school-boards-to-improve-performance
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2026-05-13
Lewa trains school boards to improve performance
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Over 300 school board members and education leaders have been trained by Lewa Conservancy to strengthen school leadership and improve academic performance across Meru, Isiolo and Laikipia.
Lewa trains school boards to improve performance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547693/summit-billions-little-relief-economist-questions-africa-forward-gains
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2026-05-13
Summit billions, little relief: economist questions Africa Forward gains
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Kenya may leave the Africa Forward Summit with political gains for its leaders but little relief for struggling households, economist XN Iraki has warned.
Summit billions, little relief: economist questions Africa Forward gains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001547696/leaders-demands-state-ends-cattle-rustling-and-killings-in-meru-and-isiolo-counties-or-sue-it
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2026-05-13
Leaders demands State ends cattle rustling and killings in Meru and Isiolo counties or sue it
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Leaders have demanded that the State must end cattle rustling and killings in Meru and Isiolo counties.
Leaders demands State ends cattle rustling and killings in Meru and Isiolo counties or sue it
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547697/concerns-over-chp-kits
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2026-05-13
Concerns over CHP kits
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The Ministry of Health is seeking Sh2.3 billion to replace expired kits used by more than 102,000 Community Health Promoters across Kenya.
Concerns over CHP kits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001547699/free-maternity-care-still-unclear-despite-new-sha-package
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2026-05-13
Free maternity care still unclear despite new SHA package
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Patients with chronic conditions want the Ministry of Health to make systems work and clarify enhanced services offered under the newly gazetted benefit package.
Free maternity care still unclear despite new SHA package
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547700/governors-demand-pfm-act-changes-to-unlock-sh757-billion-grant-bonus
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2026-05-13
Governors demand PFM Act changes to unlock Sh75.7 billion grant bonus
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Governors are pushing for amendments to the Public Finance Management Act to speed up the release of Sh75.7 billion in conditional county allocations.
Governors demand PFM Act changes to unlock Sh75.7 billion grant bonus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547701/rights-groups-move-to-supreme-court-over-cyber-law-surveillance-powers
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2026-05-13
Rights groups move to Supreme Court over cyber law surveillance powers
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Four civil society groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to strike out sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that govern surveillance, citing privacy violations.
Rights groups move to Supreme Court over cyber law surveillance powers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547702/iebc-in-the-spot-over-sh74-billion-election-budget
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2026-05-13
IEBC in the spot over Sh74 billion election budget
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Lawmakers have questioned IEBC’s revised Sh78.4 billion budget for the 2027 General Election, citing concerns over rising costs and plans to buy 60,000 new KIEMS kits.
IEBC in the spot over Sh74 billion election budget
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001547703/musevenis-seventh-heaven
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2026-05-13
Museveni's seventh heaven...
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Museveni's seventh heaven...
Museveni's seventh heaven...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547704/female-mps-allied-to-ruto-campaign-in-narok
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2026-05-13
Female MPs allied to Ruto campaign in Narok
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Five women Members of Parliament camped in Narok County on Tuesday as part of a coordinated political tour that combined early campaigns for President William
Female MPs allied to Ruto campaign in Narok
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547705/three-arrested-as-eacc-tightens-grip-on-fake-academic-certificate-crackdown
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2026-05-13
Three arrested as EACC tightens grip on fake academic certificate crackdown
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Three people have been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in the ongoing crackdown on the use of forged academic certificates.
Three arrested as EACC tightens grip on fake academic certificate crackdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547706/mcas-oppose-new-coffee-buyer-in-kericho-amid-legal-dispute
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2026-05-13
MCAs oppose new coffee buyer in Kericho amid legal dispute
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Kericho MCAs oppose a new coffee buyer, citing legal concerns and threats to cooperative societies.
MCAs oppose new coffee buyer in Kericho amid legal dispute
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547707/iebc-pushed-to-make-degree-mandatory-for-political-aspirants
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2026-05-13
IEBC pushed to make degree mandatory for political aspirants
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Pressure is mounting on IEBC to reinstate degree requirements for MP and MCA aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election.
IEBC pushed to make degree mandatory for political aspirants
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001547708/uproar-as-public-health-officer-is-killed
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2026-05-13
Uproar as Public Health officer is killed.
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Angry residents of Musikoma in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, have protested the murder of a Public Health officer identified as Pascal Wakafura.
Uproar as Public Health officer is killed.
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547709/government-opens-up-power-sector-to-competition-reduces-kplc-monopoly
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2026-05-13
Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopoly
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The government has officially gazetted new electricity market regulations that are set to overhaul how power is generated, traded and distributed in the country.
Government opens up power sector to competition, reduces KPLC monopoly
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547710/tala-strengthens-customer-id-checks-to-protect-borrowers-from-fraud
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2026-05-13
Tala strengthens customer ID checks to protect borrowers from fraud
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Tala has tightened customer identity checks by requiring users to submit IDs and live selfies to curb fraud and meet new lending regulations.
Tala strengthens customer ID checks to protect borrowers from fraud
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001547711/ruiru-struggles-to-meet-rising-demand-for-school-bursaries
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2026-05-13
Ruiru struggles to meet rising demand for school bursaries
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Ruiru struggles to meet soaring bursary demand as population growth strains education funding and school infrastructure.
Ruiru struggles to meet rising demand for school bursaries
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547714/future-of-art-technology-and-kenyas-creative-economy-in-job-creation
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2026-05-13
Future of art, technology and Kenya's creative economy in job creation
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Government says Kenya’s creative economy, highlighted at the WITIA Creative Show 2026, can drive youth job creation by linking art, technology and innovation.
Future of art, technology and Kenya's creative economy in job creation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547715/insurance-penetration-slips-as-firms-target-underserved-groups
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2026-05-13
Insurance penetration slips as firms target underserved groups
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Kenya's private insurance market continues to shrink as a share of the economy even as providers expand into segments long considered difficult to underwrite.
Insurance penetration slips as firms target underserved groups
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001547717/how-gor-mahia-legend-allan-thigo-earned-90-minute-man-nickname
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2026-05-13
How Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo earned '90-minute man' nickname
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Allan Thigo is a man who played in all positions but started as a midfielder. He could tirelessly create impossible scoring opportunities into goals
How Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo earned '90-minute man' nickname
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547718/kenya-backs-njoki-ndungu-for-icc-judge-position
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2026-05-13
Kenya backs Njoki Ndung'u for ICC judge position
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Kenya will be rallying support from State Parties to the Rome Statute ahead of the ICC elections.
Kenya backs Njoki Ndung'u for ICC judge position
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001547726/khamala-pushes-for-oparanya-to-get-a-senior-odm-role-amid-party-wrangles
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2026-05-13
Khamala pushes for Oparanya to get a senior ODM role amid party wrangles
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Lurambi MP Titus Khamala has urged ODM to give Wycliffe Oparanya a senior party role to strengthen Luhya representation and help stabilise the party amid growing internal wrangles.
Khamala pushes for Oparanya to get a senior ODM role amid party wrangles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547727/africas-skills-crisis-blocking-development-capital-pmi-warns-ahead-of-summit
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2026-05-13
Africa's skills crisis blocking development capital, PMI warns ahead of summit
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Sub-Saharan Africa faces a 75 per cent surge in demand for project professionals by 2035, as a skills shortage locks the continent out of development capital, the Project Management Institute warns.
Africa's skills crisis blocking development capital, PMI warns ahead of summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547731/degrees-no-longer-guarantee-jobs-for-kenyas-youth
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2026-05-13
Degrees no longer guarantee jobs for Kenya's youth
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Graduates are increasingly struggling to secure stable employment as most new jobs are created in the informal sector.
Degrees no longer guarantee jobs for Kenya's youth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547734/dr-gikonyo-defends-gachagua-medical-report-in-impeachment-case
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2026-05-13
Dr Gikonyo defends Gachagua medical report in impeachment case
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Cardiologist Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo on Wednesday defended the medical assessment he prepared for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Dr Gikonyo defends Gachagua medical report in impeachment case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001547735/narok-leaders-civil-society-claim-victory-after-olkiombo-ranch-ruling
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2026-05-13
Narok leaders, civil society claim victory after Olkiombo Ranch ruling
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Narok leaders and civil society groups have hailed the Court of Appeal’s decision to restore Olkiombo Ranch to public ownership.
Narok leaders, civil society claim victory after Olkiombo Ranch ruling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001547738/why-you-could-start-paying-less-for-electricity
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2026-05-13
Why you could start paying less for electricity
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KenGen says strong water levels at key hydro dams could lead to lower electricity tariffs and a stable power supply for Kenyan households and businesses.
Why you could start paying less for electricity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001547740/mwalimu-sacco-eyes-informal-sector-financing-with-kncci-pact
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2026-05-13
Mwalimu Sacco eyes informal sector financing with KNCCI pact
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The Sacco reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the business ecosystem by providing innovative financial products and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of SMEs.
Mwalimu Sacco eyes informal sector financing with KNCCI pact
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001547743/africa-forward-summit-closes-with-dance-drumbeats-and-dazzle
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2026-05-13
Africa Forward Summit closes with dance, drumbeats and dazzle
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The Africa Forward Summit Conference ended with a vibrant Kasarani concert celebrating the continent's music, fashion and creativity.
Africa Forward Summit closes with dance, drumbeats and dazzle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547752/all-systems-go-for-may-14-by-elections
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2026-05-13
All systems go for May 14, by-elections
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that preparations for the by-elections scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026 are on track.
All systems go for May 14, by-elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547759/teacher-accuses-njoro-boys-principal-of-assault-intimidation
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2026-05-13
Teacher accuses Njoro Boys principal of assault, intimidation
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A teacher at Njoro Boys High School has accused his principal of assault, intimidation, and victimisation.
Teacher accuses Njoro Boys principal of assault, intimidation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547760/court-releases-on-bond-woman-at-centre-of-obwaka-death-probe
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2026-05-13
Court releases on bond woman at centre of Obwaka death probe
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Wangari had moved to the High Court seeking to overturn the detention order, arguing that it violated her constitutional right to liberty.
Court releases on bond woman at centre of Obwaka death probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547761/why-may-15-marks-a-moment-of-somalias-institutional-renewal
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2026-05-13
Why May 15 marks a moment of Somalia's institutional renewal
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The writer argues that May 15 is more than a constitutional deadline; it is a test of whether Somalia can finally place institutions above personalities.
Why May 15 marks a moment of Somalia's institutional renewal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001547764/tycoon-moves-to-court-to-block-sale-of-sh70-million-land
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2026-05-13
Tycoon moves to court to block sale of Sh70 million land
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A City businessman has moved to the Land’s Court seeking orders to stop the sale or transfer of a disputed Sh70 million property in Nairobi’s upmarket area.
Tycoon moves to court to block sale of Sh70 million land
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001547767/bitok-seeks-sh717-b-to-avert-education-funding-crisis
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2026-05-13
Bitok seeks Sh71.7 B to avert education funding crisis
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Education PS Julius Bitok seeks Sh71.7B for capitation, exams, textbooks, school feeding plan and Grade 9 classrooms as govt plans comprehensive schools.
Bitok seeks Sh71.7 B to avert education funding crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547768/underfunding-exerts-pressure-on-labour-sector-and-public-service-programmes
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2026-05-13
Underfunding exerts pressure on labour sector and public service programmes
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Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under the Departmental Committee on Labour have appealed to Parliament for additional funding in the 2026/27 financial year.
Underfunding exerts pressure on labour sector and public service programmes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001547769/french-prosecutors-demand-seven-year-sentence-for-sarkozy
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2026-05-13
French prosecutors demand seven-year sentence for Sarkozy
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French prosecutors on requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in an appeal trial on charges that he sought illegal Libyan financing for his 2007 election.
French prosecutors demand seven-year sentence for Sarkozy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001547770/tech-global-university-leader-in-employability-tops-the-ranking-with-the-highest-number-of-graduates-placed-professionally
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2026-05-13
TECH Global University: Leader in employability, tops the ranking with the highest number of graduates placed professionally
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TECH Global University achieves the figure of 99% of its graduates getting a job after completing their studies and a similar number improving their professional position
TECH Global University: Leader in employability, tops the ranking with the highest number of graduates placed professionally
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001547772/parliament-defends-gachagua-impeachment-says-process-met-threshold
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2026-05-13
Parliament defends Gachagua impeachment, says process met threshold
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Parliament has defended the impeachment process that led to the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in October 2024.
Parliament defends Gachagua impeachment, says process met threshold
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001547773/kq-resumes-flights-to-and-from-dubai-after-two-months
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2026-05-13
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
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“We will operate daily frequencies between Nairobi and Dubai, with additional frequencies to be introduced progressively in line with demand and operational requirements.”
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547774/msf-slams-political-failure-to-end-sudan-war-fund-vital-aid
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2026-05-13
MSF slams 'political failure' to end Sudan war, fund vital aid
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Medical charity Doctors Without Borders decried Wednesday the collective "political failure" to end Sudan's civil war and to also fund vital aid for millions hit by the devastation.
MSF slams 'political failure' to end Sudan war, fund vital aid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001547775/un-urges-independent-probes-into-deadly-nigeria-chad-airstrikes
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2026-05-13
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad airstrikes
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The UN rights chief on Wednesday demanded independent investigations into reports that separate airstrikes by the Nigerian and Chadian armies in northern Nigeria killed dozens of civilians.
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad airstrikes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-13
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