https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001554230/reaping-the-best-out-of-hides-and-skins 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Reaping the best out of hides and skins https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w4xAdCG5humMXCoZj2sXyIgIobYlV9V8VRfGFvvf.jpg In livestock production, farmers often focus on meat, milk, eggs, and reproduction, yet one of the most valuable and important parts of an animal is frequently overlooked – the skin. Reaping the best out of hides and skins Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001554233/farmers-urged-to-embrace-climate-resilient-sorghum-to-fight-hunger 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Farmers urged to embrace climate-resilient sorghum to fight hunger https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ssPl3kf3GSRUNg0tnGtVLAQGnZj2VLwgO1RPiPl9.jpg Local farmers have been urged to embrace climate-resilient crops such as sorghum to strengthen household food security while reducing the growing burden of diet-related diseases. Farmers urged to embrace climate-resilient sorghum to fight hunger Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554234/danger-of-tribal-metaphors-in-political-discourse 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Danger of tribal metaphors in political discourse https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w5OT3gHyTA9mlD6Dt7JIyJy8DUajkbPcQYJt5gpt.jpg The most dangerous weapons in a democracy are not always carried in the hand. Sometimes they are carried on the tongue. Nations rarely descend into division overnight. Danger of tribal metaphors in political discourse Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554238/graduates-who-never-read-and-do-all-that-appertains-to-their-degrees 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Graduates who never read and do all that appertains to their degrees https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WPNUYN6f000u2abdrYaSOIWc1PWXEvSeylzb6UTQ.jpg A teacher who does not read cannot produce readers. Inspiration is rarely transmitted through instruction alone. It is transmitted through example. Period. Graduates who never read and do all that appertains to their degrees Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554239/rutos-special-address-was-a-reflection-of-his-years-at-kenyas-political-theatre 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Ruto's special address was a reflection of his years at Kenya's political theatre https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LeuHPGjLEX5jADQtH4leXUHERv1hd0CKgLgYlYru.jpg The president unambiguously confirmed that we missed almost all the targets under vision 2030. Ruto's special address was a reflection of his years at Kenya's political theatre Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554241/company-ordered-to-pay-ex-employee-for-menses-humiliation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Company ordered to pay ex-employee for menses humiliation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZVwk2ufQEMBNzQCIb4kR8n2IpS3ANwXeIlzGzKy7.jpg For five years, Caroline, whose name we have redacted to reduce stigma, happily worked at Sun Power Products Limited (Brown’s Food Company). Company ordered to pay ex-employee for menses humiliation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554242/deputy-ocs-three-officers-arrested-in-connection-with-kidnapping-demanding-1-million-shillings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Deputy OCS, three officers arrested in connection with kidnapping, demanding 1 million shillings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3gfidWxkFQsHahOkTJaWJh758plsf3tHLcluI8Md.jpg A deputy OCS in Nairobi North Sub-region and three other officers were arrested on Thursday in connection with kidnapping with intent to commit a felony. Deputy OCS, three officers arrested in connection with kidnapping, demanding 1 million shillings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554247/how-stigma-fuels-hepatitis-b-in-endemic-zones 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 How stigma fuels Hepatitis B in endemic zones https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/46orYuzGrWkGd7onknLzYGJyNLGibwQftOlxZck9.jpg Nelson once moved without fear. He shared meals, laughter, and closeness with those he loved. At sixteen, everything changed. Diagnosed with Hepatitis B How stigma fuels Hepatitis B in endemic zones Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554248/state-house-leaks-gachaguas-moles-embarassing-president-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 State House Leaks-Gachagua's moles embarassing president Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QTl9POz9NX1eycN8FPYAGe8PswnCiUMdNEZ866jx.jpg Rigathi Gachagua has frequently pre-empted official state announcements, predicting President William Ruto's national addresses, leaking details regarding long-term policy targets State House Leaks-Gachagua's moles embarassing president Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554252/witnesses-on-kwa-binzaro-starvation-case-tell-harrowing-tales-following-makenzis-persuasion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Witnesses on Kwa Binzaro starvation case tell harrowing tales following Makenzis persuasion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SX8lJZB845euKAQ2HUBE3IysZMk7yIzvFUaKBbbK.jpg Followers of Paul Makenzi recounted harrowing experiences of prolonged starvation, confinement and psychological manipulation at the Kwa Binzaro settlement in Kilifi County. Witnesses on Kwa Binzaro starvation case tell harrowing tales following Makenzis persuasion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554254/inside-rutos-vision-2063-grand-road-map 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Inside Ruto's Vision 2063 grand road map https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mSaD7Eb6SIlvzMQpJQQVfoyheYHfbFBFzNv5uVRt.jpg President William Ruto has launched an ambitious bid to craft Kenya's next long-term development blueprint Inside Ruto's Vision 2063 grand road map Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554255/the-men-behind-rutos-next-big-plan-for-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 The men behind Ruto's next big plan for Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EblOpFyoglpW3XkygvdrFk4DleoMy2WYmXNKNcLg.jpg The men behind Ruto’s next big plan for Kenya The men behind Ruto's next big plan for Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554257/city-lawyer-presidential-aspirant-mother-linked-to-dr-mutiso-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 City Lawyer, Presidential Aspirant Mother Linked to Dr. Mutiso Murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sJ0QY46P9H0Ry6ksLTTqJDb8eUUISKdeuUjFikza.jpg Fresh details emerged in court yesterday linking a city lawyer and his presidential aspirant mother to the murder of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. City Lawyer, Presidential Aspirant Mother Linked to Dr. Mutiso Murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554258/hospitals-struggle-to-cope-as-nurses-strike-disrupts-services 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-01 Hospitals struggle to cope as nurses strike disrupts services https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uGC3ZkRF1JaW7OO4S9LgpvzBHfBSIYhIM9bjByVb.jpg Healthcare services across the country were disrupted on Friday as the nationwide nurses' strike forced some public hospitals to shut down while others struggled to operate with few staff Hospitals struggle to cope as nurses strike disrupts services Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-01 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554177/were-back-to-the-dark-ages-even-as-the-sun-shines-brightly-on-this-our-great-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 We're back to the 'Dark Ages,' even as the sun shines brightly on this our great land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sZkG7gOczoqBBW6ElgC5uAcJsub3l40LtlCr7sKK.jpg Kenya should accelerate the adoption of solar energy and other renewable energy sources to improve electricity reliability and reduce dependence on the national grid. We're back to the 'Dark Ages,' even as the sun shines brightly on this our great land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554178/kalonzo-to-ruto-i-wont-join-you-stop-the-overtures-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Kalonzo to Ruto: I won't join you, stop the overtures ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NnbSzZj456YIXaCOIVehyvBK4g1WLeieWITmPbdd.jpg Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has claims that President William Ruto has been using emissaries to persuade him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration. Kalonzo to Ruto: I won't join you, stop the overtures ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554179/rutos-last-ditch-effort-to-steer-goonverment-as-el-nino-floods-loom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Ruto's last-ditch effort to steer 'goonverment' as El-Nino floods loom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/07ftSemfEaIGSBzxFQpfmXzgaFIrgfO76JOCiP2F.jpg Through parody, the author questions Ruto's administration's handling of economic challenges, political criticism, and disaster preparedness while commenting on Kenya's broader political landscape. Ruto's last-ditch effort to steer 'goonverment' as El-Nino floods loom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554180/gianni-infantinos-world-cup-stake-sale-triggers-revolt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Gianni Infantino's World Cup stake sale triggers revolt https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UTl6qXTeh0D289vkqqYKyIalK9ys4p1Plda8Tr5Z.jpg Just 24 hours after FIFA dropped a bombshell proposal to sell off a private stake in the World Cup, the global football fraternity is locked in an escalating civil war. Gianni Infantino's World Cup stake sale triggers revolt Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554181/quality-of-power-supply-queried-as-kenya-suffers-major-blackout 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Quality of power supply queried as Kenya suffers major blackout https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RLfXwBvFpd4o5B2jILGesbGRf4YSremdH6kqeQBG.jpg A nationwide power failure on Wednesday night brought critical sectors of the Kenyan economy to a standstill, as the quality of electricity supply was brought to question once again. Quality of power supply queried as Kenya suffers major blackout Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554182/when-independent-commissions-fail-to-live-up-to-the-special-name 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 When independent commissions fail to live up to the special name https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iBYJDe5Fl80V2ZykwOrwmkysflgfej0KT2xeZrxZ.jpg The credibility of Kenya's constitutional commissions and independent offices depends not only on legal autonomy but also on public confidence in their impartiality. When independent commissions fail to live up to the special name Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554183/ol-kalou-and-the-road-to-2027-general-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Ol Kalou and the Road to 2027 General Election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YmuxvJq371FdT0UbUxBapzGtBIsNZtY6cGV79QNq.jpg Ol Kalou by-election should be viewed as an important test of Kenya's readiness for the 2027 General Election. Ol Kalou and the Road to 2027 General Election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554185/dr-vijoo-rattansi-uon-mourns-towering-figure-in-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Dr Vijoo Rattansi: UoN mourns towering figure in education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dow0AyiLUN8rw4S6VfM13vO4EAob0WWibNhwjyKs.jpg Dr Vijoo Rattansi's decade-long leadership and lifelong commitment to education, philanthropy and social service transformed the lives of thousands of students across Kenya. Dr Vijoo Rattansi: UoN mourns towering figure in education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001554186/nairobi-county-residents-clash-over-apartments-height 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Nairobi county, residents clash over apartments height https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JqSMhIYT7UPN4C7hRtMl4qxiDNtvf0JOiWx5hsYt.jpg Nairobi County has been approving unregulated high-rise apartments using a draft that was only passed into law last month, the Supreme Court was told on Thursday Nairobi county, residents clash over apartments height Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554187/kenya-must-act-now-to-avert-famine 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Kenya must act now to avert famine https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kO2qLjelPdkPyzAJ1iPGufsb3ySDS4iGatD6MWNo.jpg Kenya faces a looming food crisis due to failed rains, crop losses, Fall Armyworm infestations, and a high-intensity El Niño threat. Kenya must act now to avert famine Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554188/nurses-strike-paralyses-healthcare-services-in-rift-valley-counties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Nurses strike paralyses healthcare services in Rift Valley counties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8bdru9l5mgYe5n1lzr0VDYRSlkNmWmON9Lj0GdoH.jpg Public health services in three Rift Valley counties were paralysed as nurses and clinical officers downed their tools over unresolved grievances affecting their work. Nurses strike paralyses healthcare services in Rift Valley counties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554189/nairobis-flood-crisis-driven-by-poor-planning-not-just-heavy-rain 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Nairobi's flood crisis driven by poor planning, not just heavy rain https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iHN9IIW5IvtAF48TpOgJArcJ7uWGMn540F6Aw9Zk.jpg Nairobi’s worsening floods are driven not only by heavy rainfall but also by poor urban planning, environmental degradation, weak governance, and inadequate climate resilience measures. Nairobi's flood crisis driven by poor planning, not just heavy rain Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554190/kenyans-dismiss-president-rutos-national-address-as-hollow 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Kenyans dismiss President Ruto's national address as 'hollow' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m7NThOo4pc9sx3g3yq94V1QivmKBh1LcVFA1Mlgv.jpg The President focused largely on his scorecard and his vision of transforming Kenya from a developing to a developed country, rather than addressing challenges facing Kenyans. Kenyans dismiss President Ruto's national address as 'hollow' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554192/rutos-vision-out-with-bottom-up-in-with-the-development-charter 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Ruto's vision: Out with bottom up, in with the development charter https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FdWDhCJQDTFplWFlFi1EMV6jfMqdlVp0cijAxHFC.jpg President William Ruto has introduced a new vision for the country centred on national development and economic prosperity as the end of vision 2030 nears its horizon. Ruto's vision: Out with bottom up, in with the development charter Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554194/dear-sifuna-do-not-fly-too-close-to-the-sun-or-too-low 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Dear Sifuna, do not fly too close to the sun, or too low https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iGranlCneEsHUD2DjRvvstzPDvVC6GiPxWtZbQUA.jpg Sifuna must remember that too much confidence, especially the confidence built by praise singers, can easily blind him to the realities that he must circumvent to get to the top. Dear Sifuna, do not fly too close to the sun, or too low Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554197/six-killed-including-three-students-in-lessos-road-accident 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Six killed including three students in Lessos road accident https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/r1twJGMoijEvfgYA5rbxsTzzGZumwplqvFqZInmV.jpg Six people including three students have been killed in a road accident at Lessos Junction in the Mlima Punda area. Six killed including three students in Lessos road accident Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554198/crime-city-slain-psychologist-dr-victoria-mutiso-had-reported-that-her-life-was-in-danger 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Crime city? Slain psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso had reported that her life was in danger https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oTEoXYQIwledCyNdIIMwCOM9DCOsDCxoH5zuUeGU.jpg The fatal shooting of Dr Victoria Mutiso on Wednesday has triggered questions on whether security agencies are doing enough in the capital city. Crime city? Slain psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso had reported that her life was in danger Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554199/ruto-unveils-new-development-vision-as-hustlers-struggle-with-living-costs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Ruto unveils new development vision as 'hustlers' struggle with living costs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NhCj5LwlcwSEb0iyIzmDXtWYFv1ZVfZIMhmQEtsl.jpg Ruto acknowledged that Vision 2030's ambition of making Kenya an upper-middle-income country by 2030 remains "off target". Ruto unveils new development vision as 'hustlers' struggle with living costs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554200/fifa-vows-to-go-ahead-with-private-investor-proposal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JZ2mOqFs0sJo20IpWjXEVAbl7kkFBu2LSAlWvt2u.jpg Private investors would be allowed under the proposal to acquire stakes in the company but would remain minority shareholders. FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554201/legendary-italian-football-defender-franco-baresi-dies-aged-66 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies aged 66 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CAcKC8DsvTt8w1YKUteYjk2yRGMRqUHPQLC1zT45.jpg A World Cup winner with Italy in 1982 and a finalist at the 1994 World Cup, Baresi is regarded as one of the greatest sweepers in football history. Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies aged 66 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554202/hamas-agrees-to-disarm-under-trump-plan-but-no-word-from-israel 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MA1p5vbCIqVCTmtKzZHrPAzn4shnEZ5tAjNIFv6N.jpg The group said it expected mediators and the Board of Peace to ensure Israel complied with the deal's terms, which include Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554203/court-urged-to-dismiss-kangema-magistrates-bid-to-block-prosecution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Court urged to dismiss Kangema magistrate's bid to block prosecution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6BeGk1A9t2dBn69nRDWhKilVR26UGpdExXSNlSTI.jpg The three claimed that Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua is trying to evade his day in court without providing evidence that his rights have been violated. Court urged to dismiss Kangema magistrate's bid to block prosecution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001554204/five-killed-in-marsabit-dawn-crash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Five killed in Marsabit dawn crash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gXrUozI41Iklo4AhMO1HIcHg9LrDVsvJxQKK4onN.jpg Five people have died and another seriously injured early Friday following a dawn road crash involving two transit goods trucks along the Marsabit–Isiolo Highway. Five killed in Marsabit dawn crash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554207/matiangi-holds-talks-with-french-ambassador 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Matiang'i holds talks with French Ambassador https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/losixHeN2AYZ5jf0E4xBBH3GY58z54HqSn8OolBc.jpg The discussions centred on enhancing economic cooperation and fostering an environment that attracts greater foreign investment into the country. Matiang'i holds talks with French Ambassador Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554209/legal-tug-of-war-as-2007-sexual-violence-survivors-plead-for-justice-before-supreme-court 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme Court https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HIOBVJwjAgkR1zQBdvhpxzTR7e7oNCnEWEUZcLpr.jpg The 2007-2008 post-election sexual violence victims clashed with the government for failure to compensate them and prosecute the perpetrators. Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme Court Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554210/crystal-asige-loses-senate-committee-seat-amid-odm-shake-up 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Crystal Asige loses Senate committee seat amid ODM shake-up https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2QgUpEXfaw6V8fBI13D8PeJcd48bjE6aB00Rdu8G.jpg Nominated Senator Crystal Asige removed from Senate Committee on Roads,Transport and Housing, says move is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities. Crystal Asige loses Senate committee seat amid ODM shake-up Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554212/sh4k-monthly-income-not-an-excuse-to-avoid-child-support-father-told 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Sh4K monthly income not an excuse to avoid child support, father told https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nmc0McLcCD9iOFmHGFVgcYafOgaaYX2h808q4AlS.jpg Claiming poverty is no defence against parental responsibility, the court ruled, ordering a father to meet his child's educational and medical expenses. Sh4K monthly income not an excuse to avoid child support, father told Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554213/iebc-proposes-new-campaign-financing-rules-ahead-of-2027-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Wiz1Ayeqgk3Vcq1F963jVoK3pXqDg2YQpcIfqnRV.jpg IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules requiring politicians, political parties to declare and account for donations received from Kenyans, says move to promote transparency. IEBC proposes new campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/the-nairobian/article/2001554214/house-help-lover-charged-over-sh1m-theft-from-boss 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 House help, lover charged over Sh1m theft from boss https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4vYxIB9oVXi743qFqtUKKuevl6bjCqXPvHOR9Lgs.jpg A house help who allegedly stole Sh1 million from her employer and shared the proceeds with her boyfriend has been charged with theft and handling proceeds of crime. House help, lover charged over Sh1m theft from boss Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001554215/deputy-ocs-three-officers-arrested-over-alleged-kidnapping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Deputy OCS, three officers arrested over alleged kidnapping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z7PEnbqiEOA7VjSfF1bCCWlY48k9bmK766wlQHuC.jpg Deputy OCS of Drive In Police Post in Nairobi North arrested over alleged links to a kidnapping syndicate following abduction of couple in Babadogo and demand of Sh1 million ransom. Deputy OCS, three officers arrested over alleged kidnapping Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554216/odpp-seeks-fresh-review-of-lawyers-murder-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 ODPP seeks fresh review of lawyer's murder case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LvsNJL3NwBEr0SQAphAEbw0rLfOJbOiqGKx94tT5.jpg The latest postponement comes months after the prosecution had already started presenting witnesses and forensic evidence. ODPP seeks fresh review of lawyer's murder case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554217/in-pictures-kindiki-arrives-in-uganda-for-aussom-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM Summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tQN6s1G00xd0hmTlpEeAZK21CfA1xVpvWnJFfOMc.jpg DP Kindiki arrives in Entebbe, Uganda for the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM Summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554219/court-declines-to-suspend-lsk-boycott 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Court declines to suspend LSK boycott https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tFcIxOyQTpzPIVNz0fpoxuwyMXR4nTQwPsBnFJ46.jpg The court instead deferred the matter to Monday, August 3, 2026 for mention and further directions. Court declines to suspend LSK boycott Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001554220/explained-why-governments-are-shifting-from-terror-bans-to-financial-crackdowns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Explained: Why governments are shifting from terror bans to financial crackdowns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NGt3UhU6aFHgZy8mSW9e6G3QExAAROHV2Omq4Ppt.png Governments are increasingly shifting their counterterrorism strategies from banning organisations and targeting individuals to dismantling the financial networks that sustain their operations. Explained: Why governments are shifting from terror bans to financial crackdowns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001554222/thousands-cross-into-spains-north-africa-enclave-in-new-migrant-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Thousands cross into Spain's north Africa enclave in new migrant crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/I0xyf8am1G1eYVYnUw9C8lFBdih9p4QtLcXpJZHi.jpg Thousands of migrants crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave, police source said, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez moves to manage latest migrant crisis on the border. Thousands cross into Spain's north Africa enclave in new migrant crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001554225/kcb-eye-back-to-back-dala-7s-victory-in-kisumu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 KCB eye back-to-back Dala 7s victory in Kisumu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AZDKupfGJuBzyKMPnBmc4X89vkNfGvnCY1jFDLax.jpg Defending Dala 7s champions KCB Rugby Club will be out to retain their title when the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit kicks off at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu. KCB eye back-to-back Dala 7s victory in Kisumu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001554226/impala-rugby-buoyant-ahead-of-dala-7s-in-kisumu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Impala Rugby buoyant ahead of Dala 7s in Kisumu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/75uxnUv4RI5MGBGLji2zmcZ9lymZGXhFkQjFS1Qx.jpg Impala Rugby Club is confident of bouncing back when the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Dala 7s, gets underway this weekend at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu. Impala Rugby buoyant ahead of Dala 7s in Kisumu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554227/10-man-gor-mahia-survive-to-storm-cecafa-kagame-cup-semi-finals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 10-man Gor Mahia survive to storm CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-finals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l2kOAuwFCkYHENBzjxgXcd1IPRnCJow4XZU1PfP6.jpg 10-man Gor Mahia booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after edging Djibouti's Garde Republicaine 1-0 in their final Group A match 10-man Gor Mahia survive to storm CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-finals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554228/dci-seeks-detention-of-suspects-in-dr-mutiso-killing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 DCI seeks detention of suspects in Dr Mutiso killing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VC2mGuK9pZPIb40KvoQ9nZ9XCiwMztDbSLZSGu2V.webp  Two suspects linked to the murder of prominent psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts. DCI seeks detention of suspects in Dr Mutiso killing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554229/tiktoker-mauti-changes-plea-freed-on-bail-in-case-involving-rutos-children 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Tiktoker Mauti changes plea, freed on bail in case involving Ruto's children https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UqnfpO4QZCicYHG2C9QH6gtT3irHiKqFL9HzzHCq.jpg Mauti, who had initially pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday, changed his plea after his lawyer Cliff Ombeta applied for the matter to be reopened and for the charge to be read again. Tiktoker Mauti changes plea, freed on bail in case involving Ruto's children Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554231/infantinos-most-senior-advisor-resigns-distances-self-from-controversial-fifa-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Infantino's most senior advisor resigns, distances self from controversial FIFA plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rVbj2dz9HDxr2AiqzfXaWSnRzShLfI8pSzP5Q0Y2.jpg His resignation and the AFC statement came hours after FIFA vowed to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on the plan. Infantino's most senior advisor resigns, distances self from controversial FIFA plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554236/ig-kanjas-powers-expanded-in-new-police-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 IG Kanja's powers expanded in new police reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JiIlTveC6c8gzxHNMTTL2HOk0PWyEsinsliiTjoJ.jpg National Police Service overhauls internal structure, centralising authority under the Inspector-General; to establish, merge or dissolve police units. IG Kanja's powers expanded in new police reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554237/lsk-holds-firm-on-judges-boycott-amid-access-to-justice-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 LSK holds firm on judges' boycott amid access to justice concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hWxnm58ym9oQCR9RCa6mkVGmjWM62QLOPU4rtjwK.jpg LSK defends its boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, saying the action will remain in force until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) addresses their concerns. LSK holds firm on judges' boycott amid access to justice concerns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001554243/kenya-has-no-system-to-track-lost-pets-despite-rising-cases-vets-say 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Kenya has no system to track lost pets despite rising cases, vets say https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/avhoNK1W3aLjKm9LULs0cRxYdAMsxmTZx1cAY3gS.jpg Kenya has no centralised register for lost dogs and cats, even as veterinary clinics and animal welfare groups report a steady rise in missing pet cases, industry professionals say. Kenya has no system to track lost pets despite rising cases, vets say Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554244/court-rebukes-man-for-choosing-sisters-children-over-own-six-year-old-son-yearning-for-his-love 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Court rebukes man for choosing sister's children over own six-year-old son yearning for his love https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dOKgXAmVbfnUuXGToCn7qiFsWJNLguq1swNaqQAK.jpg Despite being absolved from paying sh66,581 monthly upkeep and allowed visitation by the mother and the courts, the man still is too busy for his six year old son Court rebukes man for choosing sister's children over own six-year-old son yearning for his love Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554245/appeals-court-bars-woman-charged-in-child-porn-case-from-accessing-evidence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Appeals Court Bars Woman Charged in Child Porn Case from Accessing Evidence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Fm5aJABEdm2USwoCWvhELCUk3eDG97ueiLBty6W4.jpg The Court of appeal in Mombasa has stopped the supply of child pornographic evidence materials to Noel Ndinyo charged with perpetrating child pornography. Appeals Court Bars Woman Charged in Child Porn Case from Accessing Evidence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554246/agok-betting-industry-pays-more-tax-than-it-gets-credit-for 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 AGOK: Betting industry pays more tax than it gets credit for https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/72lw5goaODUnkMc4umFlxQB5eyacpZQov5YQLQZ2.jpg Kenya's betting industry says it pays more tax than it gets credit for. Licensed operators contributed Sh24 billion to the exchequer in 2024, according to the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya. AGOK: Betting industry pays more tax than it gets credit for Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554249/why-kenyan-parents-are-reshaping-the-private-education-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Why Kenyan parents are reshaping the private education market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HHHfhadSDXSk7HjG9KfZkr0P77pF6SjFxbRTJ1fv.jpg Kenya's private schools are expanding international curricula as demand from local parents grows, reshaping competition and attracting new investment into the education sector. Why Kenyan parents are reshaping the private education market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001554250/state-of-the-nation-address 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 State of the Nation Address https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BanZxUn1kSS3RIW2jTnomPdrgqQoy1aEKgMMkyfW.jpg State of the Nation Address State of the Nation Address Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554251/letter-from-mogadishu-summit-to-shape-somalias-future-held-in-kampala 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Letter From Mogadishu: Summit to shape Somalia's future held in Kampala https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ezdZeuzJho7Wymy35EX2WjWIJUxStkUqroz0QN9z.jpg Uganda is playing host to three meetings for Troop Contributing Countries to AUSSOM which will culminate in the heads of state summit. Letter From Mogadishu: Summit to shape Somalia's future held in Kampala Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554256/ruku-gachaguas-problem-is-with-ruto-not-mt-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Ruku: Gachagua's problem is with Ruto, not Mt. Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FFcvaZHTqqjRdKcXC1cXQkNg93CIMLdBAUAcfNyF.jpg Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku rebukes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is "not a son of a lesser God" and deserves respect. Ruku: Gachagua's problem is with Ruto, not Mt. Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554152/kenya-eyes-5m-visitors-as-magical-kenya-travel-expo-targets-record-attendance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Kenya eyes 5m visitors as Magical Kenya travel expo targets record attendance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kNZwhGdP8DB5HnzRmrgXpYtqPIJqGw05ylmXcqT4.jpg Kenya is set to host more than 10,000 delegates from 40 countries during this year's Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), as the country steps up efforts to grow tourism. Kenya eyes 5m visitors as Magical Kenya travel expo targets record attendance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554156/more-kenyans-ditch-money-market-funds-for-higher-yielding-special-schemes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 More Kenyans ditch money market funds for higher-yielding special schemes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JC20Kvnrg2MsZwPinOkGEwvOHgXt2cPFIDpFKqIJ.jpg Although MMFs remain the largest investment category, their market dominance has fallen significantly as special funds and fixed income funds gain market share. More Kenyans ditch money market funds for higher-yielding special schemes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554159/st-josephs-keen-to-reclaim-national-sevens-trophy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 St Joseph's keen to reclaim national Sevens trophy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pk2XN32PFPrCfbyJRvhXN6pBUp1Ue92ztoQBJU9h.jpg Former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions St Joseph’s Girls Senior School Kitale are on a mission to reclaim their trophy at this year's National Term Two games. St Joseph's keen to reclaim national Sevens trophy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554160/kenya-eyes-zambia-scalp 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Kenya eyes Zambia scalp https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gKOc0vGoWHutAaIshTjT6QiH5B4AYdMDsKfAeI0o.jpg After Kenya floored Zimbabwe last weekend at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, it's the turn for Zambia to get to the slaughterhouse. Kenya eyes Zambia scalp Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554162/kenyas-okaka-falls-to-englands-shittu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ngpbfhPlo2gdwQgZsJgEpZrA8Pmoiicc5ABExa7r.jpg Kenya's last boxing hope, Robert Okaka, has bowed out of the Commonwealth Games Boxing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554164/how-dr-victoria-mutisos-killing-is-linked-to-lawyer-kyalo-mbobu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 How Dr Victoria Mutiso's killing is linked to lawyer Kyalo Mbobu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BlizFOCyx6R62p122R1FrwTY6gEa9sLOxWbzoV00.jpg The brutal assassination of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu and the targeted killing of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso are two murders that may be linked by a common thread. How Dr Victoria Mutiso's killing is linked to lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554165/nairobi-to-host-africa-commerce-summit-in-october-amid-calls-to-push-for-increase-in-intra-africa-trade 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Nairobi to host Africa commerce summit in October amid calls to push for increase in intra-Africa trade https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jFsMn5BTNGUXUzDFBANT8RzjAZympfX4OIu1B5SE.jpg Nairobi will host the second ACIS 2026 from October 14–16, 2026, bringing together more than 5,000 delegates, 350 exhibitors, and representatives from over 50 countries. Nairobi to host Africa commerce summit in October amid calls to push for increase in intra-Africa trade Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554166/iebc-proposes-bill-to-guide-recall-of-mps-remove-need-to-livestream 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 IEBC proposes Bill to guide recall of MPs, remove need to livestream https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FahpQzbxI9biiupMvXxzAQr3Wp3qug2vPQmBZlr1.jpg The IEBC has proposed a Bill with far-reaching consequences which, if approved, will impact how the 2027 General Election is going to be conducted. IEBC proposes Bill to guide recall of MPs, remove need to livestream Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554170/jowie-monicas-family-in-a-legal-showdown-over-the-death-penalty-handed-to-him 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Jowie, Monica's family in a legal showdown over the death penalty handed to him https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rBQ29e2ZCPra0JOgFfq97EjlPSYYGz4MjHZ6KmRI.jpg A legal showdown is looming between the family of Monica Nyawira Kimani and her killer, Joseph Kuria Irungu (Jowie), in the case challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty.  Jowie, Monica's family in a legal showdown over the death penalty handed to him Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554171/why-kenyas-next-vision-needs-a-lock-not-a-launch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Why Kenya's next vision needs a lock, not a launch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pt0HGU2s1NVpkxsKDIV83Lo8NPKogcJpC6IQPCJp.jpg Kenya's greatest development challenge is not the absence of ambitious national plans but the lack of policy continuity across successive governments. Why Kenya's next vision needs a lock, not a launch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554173/parliament-kindiki-battle-gachagua-over-dcj-powers-to-empanel-bench 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Parliament, Kindiki battle Gachagua over DCJ powers to empanel bench https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MfgPvIp0LLXLF0moVHGb5u0qZvogOaow53VMPzcP.jpg Parliament and Deputy President Kindiki clashed with Gachagua on Thursday in a row over whether the Deputy Chief Justice has powers to empanel a bench Parliament, Kindiki battle Gachagua over DCJ powers to empanel bench Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554174/correction-and-clarification-on-the-inauguration-of-ngugi-arts-centre 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-31 Correction and clarification on the inauguration of Ngugi arts centre https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yyHIHu70WYBpObbT4sm5VZuiwhxXOJAsEeoJfzZv.jpg Ngũgĩ’s global literary influence, his decades-long exile, and his unwavering focus on Kenya in his writings despite living abroad. 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