https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545549/the-writing-is-on-the-wall-for-some-leaders-on-campaign-trail
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2026-04-17
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
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No, you only need to watch the news and see our politicians in action—many of them lost in live renditions of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, from the rooftops of their luxury cars.
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545551/broad-based-government-that-chokes-citizens-voice-bad-for-democracy
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2026-04-17
'Broad-based government' that chokes citizens' voice bad for democracy
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When opposition figures accept Cabinet appointments, they do not merely change their personal circumstances but shake the foundation of accountability that the election was designed to build.
'Broad-based government' that chokes citizens' voice bad for democracy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545556/judiciary-is-most-efficient-when-handling-government-cases
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2026-04-17
Judiciary is most efficient when handling government cases
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There is a worrying trend where the Judiciary is glaringly effective only in cases where the government is the appellant, but that rarely will a matter filed under urgency be dealt with as such.
Judiciary is most efficient when handling government cases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001545563/shujaa-begin-journey-back-to-the-top-at-hong-kong-sevens
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2026-04-17
Shujaa begin journey back to the top at Hong Kong Sevens
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Kenya’s Shujaa begin their bid to regain top-tier sevens status at the Hong Kong Sevens with tough pool matches against Australia, New Zealand and the USA.
Shujaa begin journey back to the top at Hong Kong Sevens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545564/what-africa-should-do-to-boost-health-sovereignty
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2026-04-17
What Africa should do to boost health sovereignty
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It is not merely about how resources are mobilised, but whether health systems are structurally designed to deliver sustainable, efficient, and resilient outcomes over time.
What Africa should do to boost health sovereignty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545571/goon-attacks-senators-summon-murkomen
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2026-04-17
Goon attacks: Senators summon Murkomen
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Kipchumba Murkomen and Douglas Kanja have been summoned to personally appear before a Senate committee to address escalating politically motivated attacks after failing to attend an earlier session.
Goon attacks: Senators summon Murkomen
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545576/mirror-or-the-lab-judge-orders-dna-retest-in-unusual-paternity-battle
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2026-04-17
Mirror or the lab? Judge orders DNA retest in unusual paternity battle
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Court orders a second DNA test to be done by the government chemist, after the first test done at the Lancet Kenya ruled out that the man code-named NJM was the father of the minor.
Mirror or the lab? Judge orders DNA retest in unusual paternity battle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545579/poison-at-the-pump-cofek-alleges-sale-of-toxic-petroleum
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2026-04-17
Poison at the pump? Cofek alleges sale of toxic petroleum
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Cofek claims that tests done by two laboratories on different samples showed that fuel in Kenya allegedly contains excess halogen-based elements.
Poison at the pump? Cofek alleges sale of toxic petroleum
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545583/from-factory-to-table-how-raw-industrial-sugar-is-being-repackaged-for-the-kitchen
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2026-04-17
From factory to table: How raw industrial sugar is being repackaged for the kitchen
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A Sh1.5 billion consignment of industrial sugar meant for processing has allegedly been repackaged and sold for household consumption.
From factory to table: How raw industrial sugar is being repackaged for the kitchen
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545584/ruling-party-uda-accuses-uhuru-of-plotting-to-fund-mass-protests
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2026-04-17
Ruling party UDA accuses Uhuru of plotting to fund mass protests
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As political tensions rise over fuel prices, Uhuru’s name has been drawn into the debate by UDA, which accuses him of covertly bankrolling opposition efforts to destabilise the government.
Ruling party UDA accuses Uhuru of plotting to fund mass protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545587/experts-warn-rutos-roadside-directive-on-fuel-tax-cut-illegal
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2026-04-17
Experts warn Ruto's roadside directive on fuel tax cut illegal
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Experts warn that Ruto’s directive to halve fuel VAT may be unlawful, raising legal concerns despite temporary relief at the pump.
Experts warn Ruto's roadside directive on fuel tax cut illegal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545591/stocks-rise-as-optimism-over-mideast-war-takes-hold
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2026-04-17
Stocks rise as optimism over Mideast war takes hold
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Global stock markets have surged to record highs as optimism over a Middle East ceasefire raises hopes of easing oil disruptions and inflation pressures.
Stocks rise as optimism over Mideast war takes hold
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545474/of-sh171m-gold-scandal-deported-zambian-and-battle-for-lovers-child
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2026-04-16
Of Sh171m gold scandal, deported Zambian and battle for lover's child
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Chipando Bupe alias Elena filed a case before the Constitutional Court, claiming that he is a prolific businessman who was maliciously deported for reasons he did not know.
Of Sh171m gold scandal, deported Zambian and battle for lover's child
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001545477/states-affordable-housing-project-why-kenyans-are-sceptical
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2026-04-16
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
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State’s affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545478/government-backs-touristtap-in-drive-to-formalise-revenues
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2026-04-16
Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise revenues
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Kenya has endorsed the newly launched TouristTap platform, an innovation which aims to transform the industry towards digital tourism economy.
Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise revenues
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545479/kenyans-hit-as-fuel-prices-push-up-transport-costs
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2026-04-16
Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs
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Economic shock hit Kenyans across the country on Wednesday as the latest fuel price hike triggered a sharp rise in the cost of basic goods and services
Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545481/why-kenya-must-rethink-how-food-systems-are-delivered
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2026-04-16
Why Kenya must rethink how food systems are delivered
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Kenya launched a review of its National Agricultural Investment Plan in December 2024 to align it with national, regional and global priorities.
Why Kenya must rethink how food systems are delivered
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545482/regulators-tighten-grip-on-predatory-lending-practices
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2026-04-16
Regulators tighten grip on predatory lending practices
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Commercial banks, Saccos and digital lenders in the country that have built fortunes on rushed auctions and fire-sale seizures face a sweeping regulatory crackdown.
Regulators tighten grip on predatory lending practices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545483/cornered-ruto-caught-between-a-rock-and-hard-place-over-fuel-vat-rollback
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2026-04-16
Cornered: Ruto caught between a rock and hard place over fuel VAT rollback
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Government’s decision to cut VAT on fuel by three per cent is expected to have a negative ripple effect on the country’s revenues.
Cornered: Ruto caught between a rock and hard place over fuel VAT rollback
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545484/experts-say-ruto-is-driving-economy-to-the-ground-over-rising-fuel-prices
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2026-04-16
Experts say Ruto is driving economy to the ground over rising fuel prices
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President William Ruto is walking a tightrope as the fuel crisis threatens to revive the cost-of-living pressures that nearly crippled his administration during the 2024 Gen Z demonstrations.
Experts say Ruto is driving economy to the ground over rising fuel prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545486/tsc-halts-kewota-deductions-as-offices-broken-into-in-night-raid
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2026-04-16
TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid
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TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid.
TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001545487/death-trap-how-kenyan-drivers-maiden-trip-to-congo-turned-tragic
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2026-04-16
Death trap: How Kenyan driver's maiden trip to Congo turned tragic
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For Kenyan truck driver Edwin Ngugi Njuguna, what was meant to be a promising first trip outside the country after he secured a new job ended in tragedy.
Death trap: How Kenyan driver's maiden trip to Congo turned tragic
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545488/why-epras-pricing-formula-is-under-scrutiny
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2026-04-16
Why EPRA's pricing formula is under scrutiny
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Fuel prices defied a Sh6.2 billion subsidy and a cut in VAT to report a record breaking jump, a shocker that analysts say Kenyans are not ready for.
Why EPRA's pricing formula is under scrutiny
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545489/double-speak-master-ruto-eats-own-words-embraces-uhurus-playbook-on-fuel-crisis
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2026-04-16
Double-speak master? Ruto eats own words, embraces Uhuru's playbook on fuel crisis
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President William Ruto now echoes Uhuru-era excuses he once dismissed as cartel lies. From embracing G-to-G deals, subsidies and VAT reductions, Ruto adopts Uhuru playbook.
Double-speak master? Ruto eats own words, embraces Uhuru's playbook on fuel crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545490/young-learners-display-on-stage-key-cbe-pillars-principles
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2026-04-16
Young learners display on stage key CBE pillars principles
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The Kenya National Drama and Film Festival has captured the transition of the education system from the 8-4-4, with learners showcasing the need to learn and grow holistically.
Young learners display on stage key CBE pillars principles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545491/trio-file-petition-over-halal-label-on-food-products
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2026-04-16
Trio file petition over 'Halal' label on food products
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Lawyer John Khaminwa argues that the private classification started with meat, which retailers label as Halal, and the trend has now allegedly illegally spread to almost all food items.
Trio file petition over 'Halal' label on food products
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001545492/harambee-starlets-fall-to-matildas-in-fifa-series-final
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2026-04-16
Harambee Starlets fall to Matildas in Fifa Series final
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Kenyans miss many chances against the star-studded Australia side.
Harambee Starlets fall to Matildas in Fifa Series final
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001545494/new-kifwa-team-takes-office-after-chaotic-polls
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2026-04-16
New Kifwa team takes office after chaotic polls
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The Kifwa elections were marred by chaos after the outgoing branch chairman Rajab Hamisi and vice chairman Musa Mbira ordered everyone to leave the venue.
New Kifwa team takes office after chaotic polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001545495/beyond-mombasa-why-kenya-must-rethink-its-port-strategy
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2026-04-16
Beyond Mombasa: Why Kenya must rethink its port strategy
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Focusing too much on the Port of Mombasa has made Kenya overlook the potential of its smaller coastal ports.
Beyond Mombasa: Why Kenya must rethink its port strategy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001545497/dock-worker-owuor-ousts-sang-ends-20-year-rule-at-union
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2026-04-16
Dock worker Owuor ousts Sang, ends 20-year rule at union
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Sulman Owuor beat Simon Sang to take over as secretary general in a controversial election that has triggered divisions within the organisation.
Dock worker Owuor ousts Sang, ends 20-year rule at union
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545500/maina-named-vision-2030-acting-director
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2026-04-16
Maina named Vision 2030 acting director
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Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) has appointed James Maina as the acting director general.
Maina named Vision 2030 acting director
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545501/kenyan-firms-eye-caribbean-footprint-as-afreximbank-seals-st-kitts-trade-forum-deal
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2026-04-16
Kenyan firms eye Caribbean footprint as Afreximbank seals St Kitts trade forum deal
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Afreximbank has signed a hosting agreement with the government of St. Kitts and Nevis for the fifth edition of the ACTIF2026
Kenyan firms eye Caribbean footprint as Afreximbank seals St Kitts trade forum deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545504/judiciary-lists-court-annexed-mediation-achievements-10-years-after-introduction
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2026-04-16
Judiciary lists court-annexed mediation achievements 10 years after introduction
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The Judiciary outlined plans to ensure the achievements of the Court-Annexed Mediation are exercised in all court stations across the country by July, 2026.
Judiciary lists court-annexed mediation achievements 10 years after introduction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545506/first-lady-rachel-urges-medics-to-focus-on-prevention-of-diseases
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2026-04-16
First Lady Rachel urges medics to focus on prevention of diseases
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First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for a fundamental shift in Kenya’s healthcare approach
First Lady Rachel urges medics to focus on prevention of diseases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001545509/ruto-hails-starlets-after-fifa-series-runners-up-finish
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2026-04-16
Ruto hails Starlets after FIFA series runners-up finish
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President William Ruto has congratulated the Harambee Starlets following their historic runners-up finish at the FIFA Series Women’s Tournament.
Ruto hails Starlets after FIFA series runners-up finish
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001545510/controversy-as-ruto-recommissions-stalled-road-fires-contractor
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2026-04-16
Controversy as Ruto recommissions stalled road, fires contractor
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President William Ruto has come under scrutiny after relaunching a stalled road project he had initially commissioned in 2018 while serving as Deputy President.
Controversy as Ruto recommissions stalled road, fires contractor
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001545512/machakos-county-government-launches-a-youth-empowerment-programme
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2026-04-16
Machakos County Government launches a youth empowerment programme
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Machakos County Government on Wednesday launched a youth empowerment programme targeting 3000 youths
Machakos County Government launches a youth empowerment programme
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545514/family-seeks-justice-for-slain-riat-college-student
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2026-04-16
Family seeks justice for slain RIAT college student
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The family of 21-year-old RIAT College student Rose Apondi is seeking justice following her brutal killing
Family seeks justice for slain RIAT college student
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545516/eadb-ag-oduor-accuse-tuju-of-abusing-court-process-in-new-submissions
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2026-04-16
EADB, AG Oduor accuse Tuju of abusing court process in new submissions
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EADB argued that Tuju subjected himself to the same regulations, and only found fault when he had lost in a string of cases which were determined by different courts.
EADB, AG Oduor accuse Tuju of abusing court process in new submissions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001545517/government-to-clear-sh-4-billion-debt-owed-to-hospitals-by-next-week
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2026-04-16
Government to clear Sh 4 billion debt owed to hospitals by next week
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The government has committed to clearing the Sh4 B debt that the defunct National Health Insurance Fund has by next week.
Government to clear Sh 4 billion debt owed to hospitals by next week
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545518/nyoro-cut-fuel-prices-to-avert-the-ripple-effect
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2026-04-16
Nyoro: Cut fuel prices to avert the ripple effect
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Nyoro asserted that the government could cushion Kenyans by reducing fuel prices by up to Sh27 per liter
Nyoro: Cut fuel prices to avert the ripple effect
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cricket/article/2001545519/cricket-kenya-why-captains-and-coaches-back-gohil-for-top-job
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2026-04-16
Cricket Kenya: Why captains and coaches back Gohil for top job
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The Nairobi Gymkhana Cricket Club boss and Kenyan legend Tom Tikolo are the two rival horses for the Cricket Kenya Chairman’s post at the elections set for Sunday.
Cricket Kenya: Why captains and coaches back Gohil for top job
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001545520/rice-doesnt-care-about-arsenal-critics-after-reaching-champions-league-semis
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2026-04-16
Rice 'doesn't care' about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis
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Declan Rice said reaching another Champions League semi-final was "an amazing achievement" for Arsenal despite failing to silence critics in a 0-0 draw at home to Sporting Lisbon
Rice 'doesn't care' about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001545521/ceasefire-buys-time-not-trust-in-us-iran-standoff
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2026-04-16
Ceasefire buys time, not trust, in US-Iran standoff
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A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused hostilities, but analysts warn it has not built the trust needed to prevent conflict from resuming
Ceasefire buys time, not trust, in US-Iran standoff
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001545522/kane-lauds-diaz-moment-of-magic-after-bayern-knock-out-real-madrid
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2026-04-16
Kane lauds Diaz 'moment of magic' after Bayern knock out Real Madrid
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Harry Kane praised Luis Diaz's late "moment of magic" which delivered the killer blow as Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals
Kane lauds Diaz 'moment of magic' after Bayern knock out Real Madrid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001545523/france-boss-deschamps-confirms-ekitike-to-miss-world-cup
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2026-04-16
France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup
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Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain
France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001545525/bungoma-man-claims-he-died-met-jesus-came-back-with-powers
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2026-04-16
Bungoma man claims he died, met Jesus, came back with powers
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Bishop Zakayo Ingana claims to have met Jesus Christ at least five times in his lifetime.
Bungoma man claims he died, met Jesus, came back with powers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001545526/china-unveils-package-of-policies-measures-to-boost-ties-with-taiwan
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2026-04-16
China unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan
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The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade, and culture
China unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545527/crackdown-on-illegal-guards-drives-shift-to-tech-led-security
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2026-04-16
Crackdown on illegal guards drives shift to tech-led security
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Kenya’s private security sector is facing a significant transition after authorities shut down 27 unlicensed firms.
Crackdown on illegal guards drives shift to tech-led security
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545529/sudan-enters-third-year-of-war-amid-crisis-fragile-recovery-hopes
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2026-04-16
Sudan enters third year of war amid crisis, fragile recovery hopes
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Sudan's conflict enters its third year, and the country remains trapped in a protracted crisis with no immediate resolution in sight.
Sudan enters third year of war amid crisis, fragile recovery hopes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545530/julius-malema-sentenced-to-five-years-in-jail
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2026-04-16
Julius Malema sentenced to five years in jail
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A South African court sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail on Thursday for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.
Julius Malema sentenced to five years in jail
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001545531/civil-servants-union-threatens-legal-action-over-sha-benefits-rejects-psc-structure
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2026-04-16
Civil Servants Union threatens legal action over SHA benefits, rejects PSC structure
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The Union of Kenya Civil Servants has threatened legal action against the Social Health Authority
Civil Servants Union threatens legal action over SHA benefits, rejects PSC structure
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545534/kindiki-waiguru-rally-mt-kenya-support-for-ruto-re-election
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2026-04-16
Kindiki, Waiguru rally Mt Kenya support for Ruto re-election
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and governor Anne Waiguru rally Mt Kenya support for Ruto re-election
Kindiki, Waiguru rally Mt Kenya support for Ruto re-election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545535/fuel-subsidy-wont-survive-prolonged-iran-war-expert-warns
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2026-04-16
Fuel subsidy won't survive prolonged Iran war, expert warns
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Kenyans could pay more for fuel if tensions in the Middle East persist, threatening to drain the country's Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund.
Fuel subsidy won't survive prolonged Iran war, expert warns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545536/uda-opposition-trade-blame-over-fuel-crisis
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2026-04-16
UDA, opposition trade blame over fuel crisis
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He added that Kenya, like many other countries, was feeling the effects of global oil market disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
UDA, opposition trade blame over fuel crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545537/why-kenya-is-facing-a-shortage-of-marriage-certificates
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2026-04-16
Why Kenya is facing a shortage of marriage certificates
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Kenya is facing an apparent shortage of marriage certificates, clergy now say.
Why Kenya is facing a shortage of marriage certificates
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001545538/meghan-markle-claims-to-be-most-trolled-person-in-world
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2026-04-16
Meghan Markle claims to be 'most trolled person' in world
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Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle claimed Thursday she has been "bullied and attacked" on social media every day for a decade and was "the most trolled person in the entire world".
Meghan Markle claims to be 'most trolled person' in world
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545539/court-deals-blow-to-turkish-tycoon-as-witness-interference-case-proceeds
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2026-04-16
Court deals blow to turkish tycoon as witness interference case proceeds
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Court of Appeal in Mombasa has declined to stop the prosecution of Turkish billionaire Elsek Osman, who is facing charges of interfering with witnesses in a defilement case.
Court deals blow to turkish tycoon as witness interference case proceeds
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001545540/tension-as-10000-acres-land-faces-illegal-sale-in-kilifi-ranch-dispute
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2026-04-16
Tension as 10,000 acres land faces illegal sale in Kilifi ranch dispute
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The land dispute has sparked outrage following accusations of fraud, abuse of office, and attempts to dispossess the community of its ancestral land.
Tension as 10,000 acres land faces illegal sale in Kilifi ranch dispute
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545541/blow-to-family-as-shooting-case-against-top-police-officer-is-withdrawn
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2026-04-16
Blow to family as shooting case against top police officer is withdrawn
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The former Nakuru OCS had been charged with grievous harm for allegedly shooting Ruth Waithera on June 12, 2022, then 18 years old.
Blow to family as shooting case against top police officer is withdrawn
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545544/savula-leads-western-leaders-in-defense-of-wandayi-over-fuel-crisis
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2026-04-16
Savula leads Western leaders in defense of Wandayi over fuel crisis
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The leaders say the fuel price surge is a consequence of international instability and disruptions in global oil supply chains rather than domestic policy failure.
Savula leads Western leaders in defense of Wandayi over fuel crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001545546/teacher-dies-after-fight-over-land-dispute-in-narok-north
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2026-04-16
Teacher dies after fight over land dispute in Narok North
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The teacher was reportedly attacked during an altercation with a neighbour that escalated into violence over a disputed 15-acre piece of land.
Teacher dies after fight over land dispute in Narok North
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001545550/stop-rogue-tourists-from-smuggling-our-insects-and-other-animals
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2026-04-16
Stop rogue tourists from smuggling our insects and other animals
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The critical role of ants in the ecosystem cannot be ignored. Unsustainable harvesting could push some populations toward extinction.
Stop rogue tourists from smuggling our insects and other animals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545553/jubilee-will-field-a-candidate-in-ol-kalou-by-election-kioni-says
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2026-04-16
Jubilee will field a candidate in Ol Kalou by-election, Kioni says
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Jubilee party deputy leader Jeremiah Kioni dismissed claims that Jubilee has withdrawn from the Ol Kalou by-election.
Jubilee will field a candidate in Ol Kalou by-election, Kioni says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545555/iebc-suspends-voter-registration-in-ol-kalou-constituency
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2026-04-16
IEBC suspends voter registration in Ol Kalou constituency
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The IEBC has suspended the ECVR exercise in Ol Kalou Constituency following the death of area Member of Parliament David Kiaraho.
IEBC suspends voter registration in Ol Kalou constituency
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001545559/five-kenyan-athletes-bid-to-represent-turkiye-blocked-by-world-athletics-panel
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2026-04-16
Five Kenyan athletes' bid to represent Turkiye blocked by World Athletics Panel
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World Athletics’ Nationality Review Panel has refused the applications of 11 athletes seeking to transfer their allegiance to Türkiye.
Five Kenyan athletes' bid to represent Turkiye blocked by World Athletics Panel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545560/matatu-operators-to-revise-fares-after-pump-prices-drop
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2026-04-16
Matatu operators to revise fares after pump prices drop
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Matatu operators will announce revised fares after consulting members following the government’s decision to lower fuel prices through VAT reduction.
Matatu operators to revise fares after pump prices drop
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545561/elimu-bora-group-condemns-kewota-deductions-demands-probe
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2026-04-16
Elimu Bora group condemns KEWOTA deductions, demands probe
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Elimu Bora lobby groups calls out KEWOTA for what it terms unlawful deductions from teachers push for investigations to protect female educators.
Elimu Bora group condemns KEWOTA deductions, demands probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001545562/leadership-wrangles-at-four-ways-junction-now-under-police-probe
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2026-04-16
Leadership wrangles at Four Ways Junction now under police probe
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The leadership wrangles at Four Ways Junction estate that have been dragging on for several months are now under police probe.
Leadership wrangles at Four Ways Junction now under police probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545565/catholic-bishops-raise-alarm-over-state-protected-goons-undermining-stability
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2026-04-16
Catholic Bishops raise alarm over State-protected goons undermining stability
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The Catholic Bishops have raised concerns over the rise of goons in the country, disrupting events, including those being held in places of worship.
Catholic Bishops raise alarm over State-protected goons undermining stability
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001545566/woman-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-for-swindling-a-carpenter-sh200000
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2026-04-16
Woman sentenced to two years in prison for swindling a carpenter Sh200,000
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A court in Eldoret handed down a two-year jail sentence to a middle-aged woman, without the option of a fine
Woman sentenced to two years in prison for swindling a carpenter Sh200,000
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545567/fuel-hike-sparks-fear-of-higher-school-fees-transport-costs
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2026-04-16
Fuel hike sparks fear of higher school fees, transport costs
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Hiked fuel prices risks affecting back to school transport and school fees as the new term draws near.
Fuel hike sparks fear of higher school fees, transport costs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001545568/arteta-relax-we-are-in-the-champions-league-semi-finals
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2026-04-16
Arteta: Relax, we are in the Champions League semi-finals
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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s tense run to the Champions League semi-finals shows they have the resilience to handle pressure and chase a long-awaited trophy.
Arteta: Relax, we are in the Champions League semi-finals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545569/what-to-expect-at-the-africa-france-summit-in-may
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2026-04-16
What to expect at the Africa-France summit in May
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In the in-tray are discussions on energy transition, access to electricity, digital technology, artificial intelligence, youth inclusion, infrastructure, and others.
What to expect at the Africa-France summit in May
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545570/new-2030-plan-targets-billions-in-financing-for-farmers-and-msmes
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2026-04-16
New 2030 plan targets billions in financing for farmers and MSMEs
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The plan comes at a time when small businesses and farmers are grappling with limited access to credit, volatile markets and the mounting effects of climate change that slow down growth.
New 2030 plan targets billions in financing for farmers and MSMEs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545572/kindiki-warns-against-politicising-fuel-prices
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2026-04-16
Kindiki warns against politicising fuel prices
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Kindiki emphasized that demonstrations would not resolve the fuel issue.
Kindiki warns against politicising fuel prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545573/grade-11-textbook-printing-cleared-after-ministry-releases-tender-letters
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2026-04-16
Grade 11 textbook printing cleared after ministry releases tender letters
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Ministry of Education has released award letters to publishers, clearing the way for the printing of Grade 11 textbooks after weeks of uncertainty and delays.
Grade 11 textbook printing cleared after ministry releases tender letters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545574/odm-demands-respect-from-uda-amid-tension-in-broad-based-pact
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2026-04-16
ODM demands respect from UDA amid tension in broad-based pact
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ODM warned that the party expects mutual respect within the broad-based partnership.
ODM demands respect from UDA amid tension in broad-based pact
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545581/learners-sportlight-societys-deepest-truths-in-drama-festival
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2026-04-16
Learners sportlight society's deepest truths in drama festival
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University students have tackled themes of greed, exploitation, gender-based violence, youth unemployment, digital deception and resilience issues deeply embedded in contemporary society.
Learners sportlight society's deepest truths in drama festival
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001545588/trump-says-israel-lebanon-agree-to-ceasefire
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2026-04-16
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire
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US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire Thursday, and said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001545589/guinea-bloggers-slam-reported-social-media-blackout
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2026-04-16
Guinea bloggers slam reported social media blackout
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A group of bloggers in Guinea denounced what it called a "targeted" blockage of social media sites by the West African country's authoritarian government of President Mamady Doumbouya.
Guinea bloggers slam reported social media blackout
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545590/benin-activist-wanted-for-inciting-rebellion-arrested-in-south-africa
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2026-04-16
Benin activist wanted for 'inciting rebellion' arrested in South Africa
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Police in South Africa said Thursday they had arrested anti-Western activist Kemi Seba, who is wanted in Benin for "inciting rebellion" after he supported a foiled coup in December.
Benin activist wanted for 'inciting rebellion' arrested in South Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001545592/cuba-ready-for-possible-us-attack-president
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2026-04-16
Cuba 'ready' for possible US attack: president
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday his country was "ready" for a possible US attack on the communist island following months of mounting pressure from President Donald Trump.
Cuba 'ready' for possible US attack: president
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545593/pope-slams-tyrants-on-cameroon-conflict-visit-after-spat-with-trump
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2026-04-16
Pope slams 'tyrants' on Cameroon conflict visit after spat with Trump
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Pope Leo XIV on Thursday criticised the "tyrants" ransacking the world, on a high-security visit to a "bloodstained" region of Cameroon following a war of words with US President Donald Trump.
Pope slams 'tyrants' on Cameroon conflict visit after spat with Trump
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545594/murkomen-kanja-to-appear-before-mps-over-political-violence-concerns
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2026-04-16
Murkomen, Kanja to appear before MPs over political violence concerns
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Murkomen, Kanja to appear before National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security over rising cases of political violence.
Murkomen, Kanja to appear before MPs over political violence concerns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001545595/curry-stars-as-warriors-see-off-la-clippers
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2026-04-16
Curry stars as Warriors see off LA Clippers
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Stephen Curry’s late heroics powered the Warriors past the Clippers to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Curry stars as Warriors see off LA Clippers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001545596/real-hit-out-at-unbelievable-red-card-after-bayern-defeat
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2026-04-16
Real hit out at 'unbelievable' red card after Bayern defeat
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Real Madrid blasted the “unbelievable” red card shown to Eduardo Camavinga as a turning point in their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich.
Real hit out at 'unbelievable' red card after Bayern defeat
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545597/three-kenyan-startups-picked-for-africa-eye-health-accelerator
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2026-04-16
Three Kenyan startups picked for Africa eye health accelerator
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Dot Glasses, Zuri Health and Mamy Eyewear are among eight organisations chosen for the Africa Eye Health Accelerator, a programme on quality eye care services.
Three Kenyan startups picked for Africa eye health accelerator
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545598/osotsi-why-i-will-not-challenge-odm-removal
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2026-04-16
Osotsi: Why I will not challenge ODM removal
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Speaking on KTN, Osotsi said he has chosen to move on despite having grounds to question the process.
Osotsi: Why I will not challenge ODM removal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545599/kenha-warns-of-flooding-on-mai-mahiu-suswa-narok-road
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2026-04-16
KeNHA warns of flooding on Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road
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KeNHA warns of flooding and silt on sections of Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok (B7) road near Kedong Ranch, advises motorists to use Narok-Njoro-Nakuru (B18) route.
KeNHA warns of flooding on Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545600/crme-de-la-crme-learners-take-bold-social-stand-at-state-concert
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2026-04-16
Crme de la crme: Learners take bold social stand at State Concert
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After two weeks of gripping performances and stiff competition at the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival 2026 held at Kagumo Teachers College.
Crme de la crme: Learners take bold social stand at State Concert
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001545449/nairobi-set-for-new-sh672m-urban-greening-initiative
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2026-04-16
Nairobi set for new Sh672m urban greening initiative
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Nairobi has launched a Sh672.6 million greening initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development and improving living conditions in informal settlements.
Nairobi set for new Sh672m urban greening initiative
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545450/artemis-iis-lunar-flyby-is-important-for-present-and-future-generations
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2026-04-16
Artemis II's Lunar Flyby is important for present and future generations
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The successful navigation into deep space and return is a solid indicator that humans are finally prepared for daring, complex forays, and consequent reaping of benefits of space exploration.
Artemis II's Lunar Flyby is important for present and future generations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545451/investing-in-women-is-smart-economics-that-transforms-lives
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2026-04-16
Investing in women is smart economics that transforms lives
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According to the World Bank, women-owned businesses account for nearly half of all MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa but they continue to face a disproportionately large financing gap
Investing in women is smart economics that transforms lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001545453/what-opposition-should-do-besides-criticising-government
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2026-04-16
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
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If the opposition seeks to become a serious contender against the incumbent, it needs to move beyond criticism and define a signature rallying call that speaks directly to citizens frustrations.
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545454/baidoa-raid-why-federalism-requires-discipline-in-somalia
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2026-04-16
Baidoa 'raid': Why federalism requires discipline in Somalia
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Somalia’s earlier model concentrated power, narrowed consultation, and created a culture in which decisions travelled downward faster than concerns travelled upward.
Baidoa 'raid': Why federalism requires discipline in Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001545456/i-will-not-resign
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2026-04-16
I will not resign!
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I will not resign!
I will not resign!
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
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