https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553153/cracks-widen-in-rift-as-factions-clash-over-ruto-succession
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2026-07-19
Cracks widen in Rift as factions clash over Ruto succession
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UDA wrangles that have been bottling up in Rift Valley have now snowballed into bitter exchange of words.
Cracks widen in Rift as factions clash over Ruto succession
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553156/how-ol-kalou-defeat-has-forced-ruto-back-to-the-drawing-board
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2026-07-19
How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board
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Despite spending heavily in Ol Kalaou, in what Gachagua claims amounted to Sh1.2 billion of handouts, Ruto’s UDA only managed a paltry 5,000 votes.
How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553161/how-uda-lost-ol-kalou
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2026-07-19
How UDA lost Ol Kalou
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The lead-up to the Ol Kalou by-election was highly tense, marked by chaotic campaign trails and alleged intimidation.
How UDA lost Ol Kalou
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553165/bleak-future-for-kindiki-after-ol-kalou-defeat
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2026-07-19
Bleak future for Kindiki after Ol Kalou defeat
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The man who had been tipped to be President William Ruto’s safe pair of hands in Mt Kenya region is rapidly spiralling into a shaky pair of hands.
Bleak future for Kindiki after Ol Kalou defeat
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553166/how-rebellious-ol-kalou-voters-have-frustrated-previous-regimes
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2026-07-19
How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes
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Ol Kalou constituency has followed in the footsteps of the political martyr, who dared to speak truth to power without being cowed by State influence and intimidation.
How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553141/inside-wetangula-and-mudavadis-battle-for-western-kenya
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2026-07-19
Inside Wetang'ula and Mudavadi's battle for Western Kenya
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For more than a year, Wetang'ula has aggressively occupied the political space across Western Kenya. In contrast, Mudavadi has largely remained absent from grassroots mobilisation.
Inside Wetang'ula and Mudavadi's battle for Western Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001553152/restaurant-evicted-from-uchumis-langata-branch-despite-earlier-court-orders
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2026-07-18
Restaurant evicted from Uchumi's Lang'ata branch despite earlier court orders
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The latest development has exposed conflicting court orders, with the restaurant arguing that the eviction violated existing judicial protections
Restaurant evicted from Uchumi's Lang'ata branch despite earlier court orders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553163/government-admits-state-house-website-hacked
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2026-07-18
Government admits State House website hacked
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The government has admitted that President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, was hacked.
Government admits State House website hacked
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553170/messi-and-yamal-behind-footballs-prophetic-full-circle-moment
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2026-07-18
Messi and Yamal: Behind football's 'prophetic' full-circle moment
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According to Monfort, the biggest challenge was persuading the shy young Argentine to relax while holding and bathing the baby.
Messi and Yamal: Behind football's 'prophetic' full-circle moment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motorsport/article/2001553171/new-stars-emerge-at-msfk-national-season-opener
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2026-07-18
New stars emerge at MSFK national season opener
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MSFK hosted round one of the 2026 Kenya National Motocross Championship at Jamhuri MX Track, showcasing the power of collaboration in Kenyan motorcycling.
New stars emerge at MSFK national season opener
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001553176/glock-pistol-laptop-stolen-from-businessman-in-nairobi
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2026-07-18
Glock pistol, laptop stolen from businessman in Nairobi
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A licensed firearm holder has reported the theft of his Glock 19 pistol and laptop after they allegedly disappeared from his wife's car.
Glock pistol, laptop stolen from businessman in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553049/obvious-investigations
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2026-07-18
Obvious investigations
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Obvious investigations
Obvious investigations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553060/why-andrew-kibe-cannot-be-explained-by-fatherhood-alone
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2026-07-18
Why Andrew Kibe cannot be explained by fatherhood alone
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Andrew Kibe did not become influential simply because fathers became less influential. He became influential because society itself changed.
Why Andrew Kibe cannot be explained by fatherhood alone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553062/jothams-fable-and-the-mistake-of-electing-the-wrong-leaders
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2026-07-18
Jotham's fable and the mistake of electing the wrong leaders
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We should not be asking where all the good leaders have gone. The better question is whether we have done enough to identify, persuade, protect and retain our olive trees.
Jotham's fable and the mistake of electing the wrong leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553064/of-faustian-contracts-goons-and-the-small-voice-we-find-it-cool-to-ignore
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2026-07-18
Of Faustian contracts, goons and the small voice we find it cool to ignore
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A goon is any man or woman who trades their conscience, values, principles or better judgement to another person for survival.
Of Faustian contracts, goons and the small voice we find it cool to ignore
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553066/how-the-economics-of-the-whiteman-destroyed-the-entrepreneurial-spirit-of-the-coast-region
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2026-07-18
How the economics of the Whiteman destroyed the entrepreneurial spirit of the Coast Region
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Kwale is one of the poorest counties in the country, according to official data, despite being endowed valuable natural resources.
How the economics of the Whiteman destroyed the entrepreneurial spirit of the Coast Region
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553069/lameness-in-livestock-the-causes-treatment-and-prevention
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2026-07-18
Lameness in livestock: The causes, treatment and prevention
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Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of lameness in cattle and can spread rapidly within a herd if not managed timely and effectively.
Lameness in livestock: The causes, treatment and prevention
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553071/kenyas-governance-as-a-living-crop-needs-constant-watering
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2026-07-18
Kenya's governance as a living crop needs constant watering
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In agronomy, plants require 17 essential nutrients to thrive, 6 macronutrients in larger quantities and 11 micronutrients in trace amounts.
Kenya's governance as a living crop needs constant watering
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553073/why-mcas-boycotted-murkomens-event-in-trans-nzoia
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2026-07-18
Why MCAs boycotted Murkomen's event in Trans Nzoia
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Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) allied with Governor George Natembeya, led by Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale, boycotted the ceremony held on
Why MCAs boycotted Murkomen's event in Trans Nzoia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553074/high-court-shatters-rutos-sh115b-railway-project-orders-fresh-tender
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2026-07-18
High Court shatters Ruto's Sh11.5b railway project, orders fresh tender
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Justice Gregory Mutai faulted the government over the project's funding, procurement and implementation.
High Court shatters Ruto's Sh11.5b railway project, orders fresh tender
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553075/kengens-ambitious-5500-mw-plan-to-deal-with-rising-demand-for-electricity
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2026-07-18
KenGen's ambitious 5,500 MW plan to deal with rising demand for electricity
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KenGen has announced plans to pump an extra 5,500 Mega Watts of electricity into the national grid to deal with the rising demand for electricity
KenGen's ambitious 5,500 MW plan to deal with rising demand for electricity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553078/why-ol-kalou-is-methus-napoleon-moment
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2026-07-18
Why Ol Kalou is Methu's Napoleon moment
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Methu is free to criticise Kenya Kwanza. But he should remember that Mt Kenya votes alone can’t produce a president.
Why Ol Kalou is Methu's Napoleon moment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion-sports/article/2001553081/football-as-national-therapy-in-conflict-torn-states
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2026-07-18
Football as national therapy in conflict-torn states
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The 2026 World Cup has also reminded us that football can become national therapy for countries carrying wounds of war, political crisis, displacement, sanctions or post-conflict memory.
Football as national therapy in conflict-torn states
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553087/digital-livestock-tracking-at-heart-of-kenyas-sh1-trillion-meat-industry-ambition
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2026-07-18
Digital livestock tracking at heart of Kenya's Sh1 trillion meat industry ambition
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The Agriculture and Livestock Development ministry has launched a digital platform that seeks to strengthen animal health systems that will help in meeting meat export requirements.
Digital livestock tracking at heart of Kenya's Sh1 trillion meat industry ambition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001553088/why-the-real-loser-in-ol-kalou-contest-is-the-state
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2026-07-18
Why the real loser in Ol Kalou contest is the State
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While elections produce both winners and losers, the real loser in Ol Kalou was not UDA's candidate but the State itself.
Why the real loser in Ol Kalou contest is the State
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ken-opalo/article/2001553090/ol-kalou-results-will-reverberate-into-the-future
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2026-07-18
Ol Kalou results will reverberate into the future
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Good political entrepreneurs will want to execute their own “Ol Kalou strategies.” And I bet Gachagua and his team will be delighted to support them.
Ol Kalou results will reverberate into the future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553091/from-war-to-fear-children-seeking-asylum-still-at-risks-at-kakuma-refugees-camp
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2026-07-18
From war to fear: Children seeking asylum still at risks at Kakuma refugees camp
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Lucy cradles her six-month-old son against her chest, her thin arms wrapped around him as if he were the only anchor left in her fractured world.
From war to fear: Children seeking asylum still at risks at Kakuma refugees camp
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553092/why-public-servants-have-less-than-a-month-to-update-pension-records
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2026-07-18
Why public servants have less than a month to update pension records
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Government has directed all public servants to update their records with the Public Service Superannuation Fund by August 14, 2026, in the latest step towards modernising pension administration.
Why public servants have less than a month to update pension records
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553093/how-treasury-diverted-sh30-billion-eurobond-money-to-cover-domestic-debt
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2026-07-18
How Treasury diverted Sh30 billion Eurobond money to cover domestic debt
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The National Treasury is under the spotlight for diverting Sh30 billion that had been borrowed through issuance of a Eurobond last year to cover shortfalls in domestic borrowing.
How Treasury diverted Sh30 billion Eurobond money to cover domestic debt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553095/senate-approves-conferment-of-city-status-to-thika-municipality
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2026-07-18
Senate approves conferment of city status to Thika Municipality
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The Senate has approved the conferment of city status to Thika Municipality.
Senate approves conferment of city status to Thika Municipality
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553096/kamukuji-police-station-named-as-headquarters-of-nairobi-metropolitan-police-unit
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2026-07-18
Kamukuji police station named as headquarters of Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
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Kamukunji police station has been proposed as the headquarters of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit that is currently being formed to tackle crime in Nairobi.
Kamukuji police station named as headquarters of Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553097/kenya-records-80-per-cent-increase-in-hpv-vaccination-among-girls
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2026-07-18
Kenya records 80 per cent increase in HPV vaccination among girls
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Kenya has recorded an over 80 per cent increase in the number of adolescent girls receiving the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the first half of 2026.
Kenya records 80 per cent increase in HPV vaccination among girls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553098/we-are-allowed-by-constitution-to-campaign-wetangula-and-kingi-tell-court
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2026-07-18
We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court
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The legal fight over whether Parliament's Speakers can openly campaign for political parties took centre stage Friday as lawyers clashed before the High Court
We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553099/prof-ayub-gitau-takes-over-as-uon-vc-ending-two-years-of-leadership-vacuum
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2026-07-18
Prof Ayub Gitau takes over as UoN VC ending two years of leadership vacuum
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The new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, Prof. Ayub Gitau, has unveiled an ambitious plan to rebuild Kenya’s premier university.
Prof Ayub Gitau takes over as UoN VC ending two years of leadership vacuum
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553100/linda-mwananchi-vows-to-strengthen-grassroots-network
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2026-07-18
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
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Linda Mwananchi takes over ODM officials and vows to strengthen grassroots network as Sifuna criticizes ODM leadership
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553101/why-ol-kalous-dcp-win-is-a-manifestation-of-what-awaits-ruto-in-2027
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2026-07-18
Why Ol Kalou's DCP win is a manifestation of what awaits Ruto in 2027
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Rigathi Gachagua, has termed his party's resounding victory in the just-concluded Ol Kalou by-election as a preview of what awaits President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Why Ol Kalou's DCP win is a manifestation of what awaits Ruto in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553102/ol-kalou-chronicles-of-kikuyu-songs-rutos-response-and-trending-headline
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2026-07-18
Ol Kalou chronicles: Of Kikuyu songs, Ruto's response and trending headline
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The Ol Kalou Constituency by-election in Nyandarua County was marked by all kinds of humour, drama and reactions before, during and after the poll.
Ol Kalou chronicles: Of Kikuyu songs, Ruto's response and trending headline
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553104/against-all-odds-how-ol-kalou-guarded-the-vote
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2026-07-18
Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the vote
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According to DCP leaders, the party had anticipated violence similar to that witnessed during last year's by-elections in Mbeere North and Malava.
Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the vote
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553105/prisons-detain-champions-pipeline-to-take-lead-in-title-race
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2026-07-18
Prisons detain champions Pipeline to take lead in title race
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Kenya Prisons yesterday beat defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the final of the 2025-2026 season of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League
Prisons detain champions Pipeline to take lead in title race
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553107/forget-ol-kalou-loss-and-focus-on-development-ruto-tells-leaders
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2026-07-18
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
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President William Ruto has sought to shift attention from the political fallout of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election by urging leaders to focus on development
Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553108/what-helps-women-eat-well-control-over-money-time-and-decisions-matters
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2026-07-18
What helps women eat well? Control over money, time and decisions matters
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Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don’t get enough of at least one micronutrient.
What helps women eat well? Control over money, time and decisions matters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553109/the-farmer-who-blended-ancient-wisdom-with-modern-science
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2026-07-18
The farmer who blended ancient wisdom with modern science
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For nearly a decade, Winfrida Kasambu Muvea fought a losing battle with her cotton. Bollworms chewed through her crop. Pesticides ate into her already thin margins.
The farmer who blended ancient wisdom with modern science
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553114/ol-kalous-warning-that-kenya-must-not-ignore
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2026-07-18
Ol Kalou's warning that Kenya must not ignore
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A by-election is to a general election what the first crack is to a collapsing dam.
Ol Kalou's warning that Kenya must not ignore
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553117/president-rutos-official-website-down-in-second-suspected-hack-within-a-year
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2026-07-18
President Ruto's official website down in second suspected hack within a year
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President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, was down on Saturday after hackers allegedly took control of the homepage and replaced it with a ransom message.
President Ruto's official website down in second suspected hack within a year
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553118/young-man-to-serve-20-years-for-defiling-classmate-in-kwale
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2026-07-18
Young man to serve 20 years for defiling classmate in Kwale
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Hassan Athuman will be serving 20 years in prison after he allegedly defiled his classmate, a 15 years old student (FLH) by coercing her to sleep with him in 2022.
Young man to serve 20 years for defiling classmate in Kwale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553121/after-ol-kalou-mini-poll-setback-kenya-kwanza-mps-urge-ruto-to-pick-western-running-mate
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2026-07-18
After Ol-Kalou mini-poll setback, Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Ruto to pick Western running mate
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Kenya Kwanza leaders have intensified calls for President William Ruto to pick a running mate from Western Kenya.
After Ol-Kalou mini-poll setback, Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Ruto to pick Western running mate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553122/aviation-workers-issue-seven-day-strike-notice-over-labour-disputes
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2026-07-18
Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over labour disputes
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Aviation workers have issued a fresh seven-day strike notice effective Monday, vowing to ground operations at all airports across the country.
Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over labour disputes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553123/un-to-list-more-sites-as-in-danger-from-conflict-or-climate-change
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2026-07-18
UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change
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The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat, including from war or climate change.
UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553124/seafarer-groups-unite-to-push-for-jobs-reforms
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2026-07-18
Seafarer groups unite to push for jobs, reforms
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Kenya’s maritime stakeholders have signed an agreement to unite seafarer organisations under a single platform and strengthen advocacy for employment, welfare and policy implementation
Seafarer groups unite to push for jobs, reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553125/kenyans-race-for-top-honours-at-london-diamond-league-meeting
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2026-07-18
Kenyans race for top honours at London Diamond League meeting
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The men’s 800m is touted as the major highlight in the London Diamond League when a super-fast field converges at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park today, in a race for glory.
Kenyans race for top honours at London Diamond League meeting
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001553126/us-launches-7th-night-of-strikes-as-iran-attacks-military-sites
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2026-07-18
US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites
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Bombing intensified in Middle East for the seventh consecutive night, with Iran threatening a "full-scale offensive" in response to American strikes.
US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553127/boost-for-gor-as-fan-initiative-targets-champions-league-campaign
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2026-07-18
Boost for Gor as fan initiative targets Champions League campaign
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Gor Mahia have received a timely boost ahead of their return to the CAF Champions League after sponsors Kansai Plascon Kenya unveiled a new fan-driven initiative
Boost for Gor as fan initiative targets Champions League campaign
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553128/activist-ademba-freed-on-sh20000-bail-after-ol-kalou-by-election-arrest
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2026-07-18
Activist Ademba freed on Sh20,000 bail after Ol Kalou by-election arrest
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Activist Allans Ademba released on Sh20,000 cash bail after arrest in Ol Kalou, Defenders Coalition says camera and mobile phone still in police custody.
Activist Ademba freed on Sh20,000 bail after Ol Kalou by-election arrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553129/kilifi-opens-first-safe-house-for-gbv-survivors
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2026-07-18
Kilifi opens first safe house for GBV survivors
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Women and children fleeing gender-based violence in Kilifi will no longer spend nights in police stations or return to abusive homes after the county opened its first safe house.
Kilifi opens first safe house for GBV survivors
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553131/campaigns-for-next-months-dwu-election-hit-the-road
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2026-07-18
Campaigns for next month's DWU election hit the road
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Thousands of Mombasa port workers are in an election mood as aspirants intensify campaigns for various positions ahead of the giant Dock Workers Union (DWU) polls slated for August 13.
Campaigns for next month's DWU election hit the road
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553134/deschamps-set-for-bittersweet-ending-to-france-reign-as-zidane-waits
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2026-07-18
Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
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Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off.
Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553136/england-carry-scars-of-world-cup-exit-says-tuchel
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2026-07-18
England carry 'scars' of World Cup exit, says Tuchel
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Thomas Tuchel said Friday that England's players carry the "scars" of a painful World Cup exit, admitting there was still a gap to close to the top nations.
England carry 'scars' of World Cup exit, says Tuchel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553137/uk-visa-squeeze-shutters-kenyan-fathers-dream
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2026-07-18
UK visa squeeze shutters Kenyan father's dream
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Shock. Disbelief. Anger and a plea for review. The emotions came spilling out on X last week from a Kenyan father denied a UK visa to attend his son's graduation on July 27, 2026.
UK visa squeeze shutters Kenyan father's dream
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553138/mental-health-conditions-that-are-trivialised-and-misunderstood
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2026-07-18
Mental health conditions that are trivialised and misunderstood
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Mental health conditions can affect people from any background and manifest differently from one person to another.
Mental health conditions that are trivialised and misunderstood
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001553142/uganda-school-bus-crash-toll-rises-to-24-police
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2026-07-18
Uganda school bus crash toll rises to 24: police
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The death toll from a school bus crash in Uganda has risen to 23 children and one adult, and all school field trips have been cancelled, police said on Friday night.
Uganda school bus crash toll rises to 24: police
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001553144/vietnam-floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-4
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2026-07-18
Vietnam floods and landslides kill at least 4
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Severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains kills at least four people in Vietnam, state media reports.
Vietnam floods and landslides kill at least 4
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553145/former-speaker-loses-firearm-after-encounter-with-nairobi-ladies
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2026-07-18
Former speaker loses firearm after encounter with Nairobi ladies
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The former Speaker claims that he had traveled to Nairobi when he met two women on Friday night along Wabera Street.
Former speaker loses firearm after encounter with Nairobi ladies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553147/kabogo-no-sensitive-data-accessed-after-presidents-website-hack
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2026-07-18
Kabogo: No sensitive data accessed after President's website hack
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The government has confirmed hackers took over the President's official website on Saturday, defacing its homepage and demanding a Sh41.3 million ransom.
Kabogo: No sensitive data accessed after President's website hack
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553149/odm-uda-begin-joint-manifesto-talks-as-leaders-rally-behind-rutos-re-election-bid
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2026-07-18
ODM, UDA begin joint manifesto talks as leaders rally behind Ruto's re-election bid
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ODM and UDA have begun negotiations on a joint manifesto, signalling a deepening political partnership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
ODM, UDA begin joint manifesto talks as leaders rally behind Ruto's re-election bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-18
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