https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556499/never-ending-wars-on-election-technology 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-30 Never ending wars on election technology https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AUONm7V6VXV5w5rfuXZRWo9RxW4RomxDXBFY3uTe.jpg From 2013 to 2022, Kenya’s Presidential election have centered on the integrity of technology, tallying discrepancies, and compliance of electoral laws. Never ending wars on election technology Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556503/jirongos-complex-legacy-wealth-debts-and-family-revealed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-30 Jirongo's Complex Legacy: wealth, debts, and family revealed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d8SRY38gU70vSpmiDKHn4SFQxbheyhOzO0afrbir.jpg A retrospective on the dramatic rise and financial struggles of former Lugari MP and politician Cyrus Jirongo Jirongo's Complex Legacy: wealth, debts, and family revealed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556506/edwin-sifuna-rigathi-gachagua-stephen-kalonzo-faces-to-watch 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-30 Edwin Sifuna, Rigathi Gachagua, Stephen Kalonzo, faces to watch https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8oSjwdtqWGLCP4Gd8htcK53fdQEX5oV6Q8D2FaGM.jpg As the country gears towards next year’s general elections, Gachagua, Sifuna and Kalonzo have emerged potential opposition figures to produce a presidential candidate or a running mate of one of them. Edwin Sifuna, Rigathi Gachagua, Stephen Kalonzo, faces to watch Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556507/desperate-william-ruto-all-out-in-battle-for-western-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-30 Desperate William Ruto all out in battle for Western Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ByQXHzQ9DFdBrkZoA6FOPwm4yhfFkMZ8KMFfvJ91.jpg President William Ruto has turned his attention to Western Kenya in an increasingly aggressive campaign to reclaim political grassroots support ahead of the 2027 General Election, Desperate William Ruto all out in battle for Western Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556519/this-man-alusala-the-richest-teacher-in-the-country-and-supply-police-uniform 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-30 This man, Alusala, the richest teacher in the country and supply police uniform https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vgpeokqpujpVZB4i046aD5llfwBrG6SUDfoY1Yop.jpg Fresh links between the Sh2.8 billion police uniform supplier and a businessman linked to President Ruto have raised questions over its ownership and control. This man, Alusala, the richest teacher in the country and supply police uniform Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001556481/at-least-27-dead-after-russian-strike-on-warehouse-near-kyiv 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 At least 27 dead after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mqINvAyigcWzaFGvDv76EDa18KbYEpCi3cOhVYql.jpg At least 27 killed near Ukraine capital Kyiv, Regional Governor Tymur Tkachenko says Russian drone struck a warehouse sparking fire and explosion. At least 27 dead after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556482/kenya-calls-for-united-african-front-against-costly-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Kenya calls for united African front against costly debt https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0sAxcz0oh0ScNEtzSttOJwCYEMYt8mPQLlmABYTa.jpg Kenya has called on African nations to unite and negotiate as one bloc, arguing the continent pays $75 billion (Sh9.7 trillion) a year in inflated interest as a "trust tax." Kenya calls for united African front against costly debt Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001556483/kondele-swoop-nets-suspect-with-32-stolen-phones-hacking-tools 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Kondele swoop nets suspect with 32 stolen phones, hacking tools https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w7ot7c1L1jajhn89SgisI7Cmn5W525lpmOZQMBDr.jpg Police in Kisumu have arrested a man linked to a suspected phone theft and hacking syndicate after recovering 32 mobile phones, laptops and suspected hacking tools. Kondele swoop nets suspect with 32 stolen phones, hacking tools Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001556484/homa-bay-steps-up-fight-against-hiv-teenage-pregnancies-and-gbv 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Homa Bay steps up fight against HIV, teenage pregnancies and GBV https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GyYuhVmWuhVrGiY5DkKrnhJrNw8g1Dd8bmQ7nUnd.jpg A new programme has been launched in Homa Bay to tackle the “triple threat” of HIV infections, teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence among adolescents. Homa Bay steps up fight against HIV, teenage pregnancies and GBV Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/volleyball-and-handball/article/2001556485/malkia-strikers-face-nigeria-in-crucial-african-championship-knockout-clash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in crucial African Championship knockout clash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bq7P2exxqIYcXJuo9n1DKyd2gECSUeOcYHHjpSiG.jpg Kenya’s Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in a crucial Round of 16 clash at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship, aiming to maintain their unbeaten run and secure a place in the quarter-finals. Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in crucial African Championship knockout clash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556486/media-should-heed-hungarys-cautionary-tale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Media should heed Hungary's cautionary tale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pNYyvI86Za4iilzkqP0HwZ1xI6IPBqkoavaFCVFW.jpg The article warns Kenya’s publicly funded media, particularly KBC, to strengthen editorial independence and credibility ahead of the 2027 elections, citing Hungary as a cautionary example. Media should heed Hungary's cautionary tale Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556487/nairobi-hospital-boardroom-battle-ends-as-onyambu-retains-chair 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Nairobi Hospital boardroom battle ends as Onyambu retains chair https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Cyg0ifrGzDikSaa7ArBjWtXJGq3VFLUszPvt8ZFt.jpg The Nairobi Hospital announces change of management at Kenya Hospital Association board, chairman Dr Barcley Onyambu says move follows resolutions of AGM held on Aug 25. Nairobi Hospital boardroom battle ends as Onyambu retains chair Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556488/jubaland-leaders-push-for-inclusive-governance-liberation-of-middle-juba 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Jubaland leaders push for inclusive governance, liberation of Middle Juba https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hMPYsBNBSZ9ZPCtKmWnC5QHeEeiASlVCS8o1dKHs.jpg Jubaland leaders in Mogadishu have called for inclusive governance and intensified efforts to liberate and stabilise Middle Juba and parts of Lower Juba still under Al-Shabaab control. Jubaland leaders push for inclusive governance, liberation of Middle Juba Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001556491/from-exhibition-to-dealroom-nairobi-trade-fairs-new-pitch-to-investors 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 From exhibition to dealroom: Nairobi trade fair's new pitch to investors https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yXA3iSRaMtjjuIGo0SfhmKbuPmOlFHEm3vDlL2HG.png Agricultural Society of Kenya is recasting Nairobi International Trade Fair as a marketplace for investment, exports and partnerships. From exhibition to dealroom: Nairobi trade fair's new pitch to investors Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556492/kindiki-camp-fighting-two-battles-mount-kenya-unity-and-the-dp-seat 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Kindiki camp fighting two battles: Mount Kenya unity and the DP seat https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CYYkgdicI0egyPBvOgrX8UVfFjSsDGrRcYFf62QS.jpg Kithure Kindiki’s allies are navigating a dual political battle ahead of 2027: maintaining Mount Kenya unity while consolidating support for Kindiki to retain the Deputy President’s position. Kindiki camp fighting two battles: Mount Kenya unity and the DP seat Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556493/vc-clashes-with-mps-over-audit-queries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 VC clashes with MPs over audit queries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jcUdOM2uGf8rutXPKboSLjnJhWh93ZnM4Sfh95Xx.jpg Maasai Mara University VC Prof Penninah Aloo-Obudho clashed with MPs during a parliamentary hearing over unresolved audit queries. VC clashes with MPs over audit queries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556494/state-denies-harassment-claims-of-small-lpg-traders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 State denies harassment claims of small LPG traders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4dCAaysKAouyejkRrGc52wT1QDf049XNz1ChgxRz.jpg Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by some opposition leaders of a deliberate government campaign to frustrate small-scale liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) traders. State denies harassment claims of small LPG traders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556497/prolonged-labour-why-it-is-key-in-congenital-disabilities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Prolonged labour: Why it is key in congenital disabilities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QxI8gfGu7Hed7kcqBhhOR1wjZx53Vidlk7w4q0Cv.jpg A Nakuru family’s experience highlights the serious risks associated with prolonged labour, including complications such as cerebral palsy and limb deformities. Prolonged labour: Why it is key in congenital disabilities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556498/why-kenyas-education-reforms-are-struggling-to-deliver 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Why Kenya's education reforms are struggling to deliver https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ORfwpSja1LdzjDqMGy45zmwiXhbQUYVj5xRsxKaR.jpg Kenya’s shift to competency-based education has expanded access to schooling but continues to struggle with learning outcomes. Why Kenya's education reforms are struggling to deliver Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556500/how-delayed-standards-harmonisation-threatens-africas-trade-ambitions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 How delayed standards harmonisation threatens Africa's trade ambitions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OH2AuTeKdk6GOUCcrotbKmdCvSelTXqMl34pZjSf.jpg Delays in adopting and implementing harmonised standards are slowing intra-African trade by forcing businesses to undergo repeated testing and certification. How delayed standards harmonisation threatens Africa's trade ambitions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556504/survey-guaranteed-information-access-for-kenyan-citizens-still-a-challenge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Survey: Guaranteed information access for Kenyan citizens still a challenge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/INM5TPcXUFSL0dIkGq0n64T6RLt1YyNZVAaNWHzK.jpg Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees every citizen the fundamental right to access information held by the State or by private entities when needed to protect or exercise a right. Survey: Guaranteed information access for Kenyan citizens still a challenge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556516/cotu-treasurer-albert-njeru-is-dead 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 COTU Treasurer Albert Njeru is dead https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5XRMote0i1DQCOS0KVE7RwLdkEn0qMq6gfy0vIU2.jpg COTU Treasurer and KUDHEIHA Secretary General Albert Njeru Obed dies following a short illness, union confirms. COTU Treasurer Albert Njeru is dead Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556521/malkia-strikers-steamroll-nigeria-storm-championship-quarters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Malkia Strikers steamroll Nigeria, storm Championship quarters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D2L8OEG5PgpOqiSjp52FK9NAuYPUfOW6f9uGU0J0.jpg Defending champions Kenya’s Malkia Strikers powered into the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship. Malkia Strikers steamroll Nigeria, storm Championship quarters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001556331/samia-vs-new-constitution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Samia vs New Constitution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vhmzEJeyER6Y7gTwn1ZFGBgQg2GAn6gmLYx78E6Y.jpg Samia vs New Constitution Samia vs New Constitution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001556428/misplaced 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Misplaced! https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ENplwqjDuivohGqQIF8pKMfT0ogUqm7lunhyH0zX.jpg Misplaced! Misplaced! Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556438/why-court-has-stopped-burial-of-kcb-executive-rosemary-chemutai 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Why court has stopped burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WQUUbvAmFH0LP6c4VR2qtyfVatodqtDuU5ozdx3y.jpg The burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu has been halted after her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, moved to court seeking to be involved in her funeral arrangements. Why court has stopped burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556444/devolved-health-system-delivers-gains-but-remains-dogged-by-strikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Devolved health system delivers gains but remains dogged by strikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Vq9wCzURoDHyVnyq8fegankdeX4fZy0EJbNSoeIJ.jpg Kenya’s 16 years of devolved healthcare have brought services closer to communities and expanded infrastructure, but persistent strikes and staffing gaps continue to undermine quality and access. Devolved health system delivers gains but remains dogged by strikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556449/victims-of-police-brutality-pour-cold-water-on-rutos-apology-accuse-him-of-hypocrisy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Victims of police brutality pour cold water on Ruto's apology, accuse him of hypocrisy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TnajNbCSYLF2SURfQTQTryLIxwkNG2ymd0Vcg9Jq.jpg Victims of police brutality have dismissed President Ruto’s apology over protest-related abuses as hypocrisy, demanding independent investigations, prosecutions and justice. Victims of police brutality pour cold water on Ruto's apology, accuse him of hypocrisy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556452/state-backed-gulf-energy-bags-sh9368b-oil-storage-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 State-backed Gulf Energy bags Sh93.68b oil storage deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cW0nNCOEWQS3WOIrwSn1ZfUZLYFgr48pcAnRGhA5.jpg KPC has signed a 25-year crude oil storage and handling deal projected to generate Sh93.68 billion, raising concerns over the firm’s growing control of Kenya’s oil value chain. State-backed Gulf Energy bags Sh93.68b oil storage deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556456/mugithi-stars-samidoh-wa-jane-face-legal-battle-over-jb-maina-hits 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Mugithi stars Samidoh, Wa Jane face legal battle over JB Maina hits https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/15KoTy6smJW0bOONLMV4JZVttrQwMUOtYgxjoV9A.jpg Mugithi star JB Maina has sued Samidoh and Waithaka wa Jane for allegedly using his copyrighted songs without permission, seeking damages of more than Sh23 million. Mugithi stars Samidoh, Wa Jane face legal battle over JB Maina hits Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556457/dolly-partons-life-and-the-desire-to-save-children-from-the-tyranny-of-the-screen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Dolly Parton's life and the desire to save children from the tyranny of the screen https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Rva33ud3oxl710JQYDa4TdwAy1PO8bVsaFiXcee7.jpg Dolly Parton’s lifelong love of books offers a lesson for parents to balance children’s screen time with reading, helping them develop patience, imagination and sustained attention. Dolly Parton's life and the desire to save children from the tyranny of the screen Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001556458/farmers-at-the-heart-of-antimicrobial-resistance-fight 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Farmers at the heart of antimicrobial resistance fight https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LRpsJlhr7MtU0TWmrfxynuBLLLpbHCiSvGDLi6Dm.jpg Farmers can help curb antimicrobial resistance by using medicines responsibly, strengthening biosecurity, improving animal and crop health, and prioritising prevention over unnecessary treatment. Farmers at the heart of antimicrobial resistance fight Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556459/linda-party-row-casts-doubt-on-independence-of-registrars-office 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Linda party row casts doubt on independence of registrar's office https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8XThlu7vVzsmSocQN9HATR6BRLaLhVcBIX0OS9aY.jpg The Linda Mwananchi registration dispute has intensified scrutiny of the ORPP, with opposition leaders accusing the Registrar of State interference while the matter awaits determination. Linda party row casts doubt on independence of registrar's office Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556460/legislators-express-fear-of-missing-billions-amid-nemis-data-gaps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Legislators express fear of missing billions amid NEMIS data gaps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HLECgmlA3aHNdCDovlnMLmNh4j4xvuj2jQ3EiNqI.jpg MPs have raised concerns over billions of shillings in school capitation funds amid questions about the accuracy of learner data in NEMIS, as the government prepares to transition to KEMIS. Legislators express fear of missing billions amid NEMIS data gaps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001556461/universities-need-funds-urgently-not-another-policy-reset 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Universities need funds urgently, not another policy reset https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cHRT5FUcXVzhOwcacowWxDOUc6jHmVNi76hBhXu1.jpg Ruto’s student-centred university funding model was meant to fix higher education financing, but persistent funding shortfalls and growing university debts suggest the crisis has worsened. Universities need funds urgently, not another policy reset Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556462/and-tender-goes-to-rutos-family-linked-to-sh28-billion-police-uniform-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 And tender goes to...: Ruto's family linked to Sh2.8 billion police uniform deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZV0nhamj11w4sWmAWXcV5txDzC4mOKfQ07koN3zp.jpg Questions mount over police uniform supplier Nalitex after its office could not be traced and its registered address links to businesses associated with Ruto’s family. And tender goes to...: Ruto's family linked to Sh2.8 billion police uniform deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001556463/sentencing-of-sharons-killers-will-test-if-justice-protects-the-powerless 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Sentencing of Sharon's killers will test if justice protects the powerless https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AFzl2SJCXJV7nJ4ySIM3Z0aCTDSEVCKf1PrnRfqt.jpg The sentencing of Okoth Obado and his co-convicts for Sharon Otieno’s murder will test Kenya’s commitment to justice, equality before the law and protection of vulnerable victims. Sentencing of Sharon's killers will test if justice protects the powerless Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001556464/on-katiba-day-we-should-audit-promises-kept-and-those-broken 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 On Katiba Day, we should audit promises kept and those broken https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ngyHTQMVIsy6CX5jE2ulQI0AcfDlihJ3Lz793HS3.jpg 16 years after the promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, Katiba Day offers an opportunity to celebrate gains in devolution, judicial independence and rights. On Katiba Day, we should audit promises kept and those broken Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556465/resolution-of-citizens-complaints-is-a-public-service-leadership-responsibility 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Resolution of citizens' complaints is a public service leadership responsibility https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zj1Pkrdli7tlzPBybdeSrQoDj77wOXTcSO2J7ecu.jpg The Ombudsman is urging public institutions to take greater responsibility for resolving citizens’ complaints, improving service delivery and restoring public trust. Resolution of citizens' complaints is a public service leadership responsibility Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556466/south-africas-xenophobic-resurgence-is-a-test-of-our-collective-conscience 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 South Africa's xenophobic resurgence is a test of our collective conscience https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7O2Noci2A4VmwWcwHcar8NeczF38XL7yZBNc42Km.jpg South Africa’s renewed xenophobic violence challenges Africa to confront prejudice, protect migrants and uphold the principles of Pan-African unity, human dignity and lawful governance. South Africa's xenophobic resurgence is a test of our collective conscience Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556467/two-arrested-prescription-drugs-seized-as-nacada-cracks-down-on-abuse 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Two arrested, prescription drugs seized as Nacada cracks down on abuse https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MDYv9ttMwl2dfv4YySMFLIVQ4m7tulN5GaeGJT5T.jpg Two people have been arrested in Nairobi’s South B area as the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse cracks down on drug abuse. Two arrested, prescription drugs seized as Nacada cracks down on abuse Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556468/ruto-orders-police-to-pursue-sponsors-of-political-violence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Ruto orders police to pursue sponsors of political violence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5x7RjyL4rmGNPoKlcoglso5tIyS0QDKVycFctylG.jpg President William Ruto has ordered Kenya’s security agencies to pursue and hold accountable individuals who finance, organise, recruit or transport youths for political violence. Ruto orders police to pursue sponsors of political violence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001556469/linda-mwananchi-returns-to-homa-bay-as-orengo-declares-presidential-bid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Linda Mwananchi returns to Homa Bay as Orengo declares presidential bid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2HS07UYg2iDjI4eq09DKOBVSXqnvxFGGof24JikT.jpg Siaya Governor James Orengo returned to Homa Bay with Linda Mwananchi leaders and declared his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. Linda Mwananchi returns to Homa Bay as Orengo declares presidential bid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556471/dp-kindiki-laughs-off-kalonzo-over-presidential-bid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 DP Kindiki laughs off Kalonzo over presidential bid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/psHBAlqGj7w9eWoT4cZXb1IEB5fWMuDLmP9qPXE6.jpg Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s 2027 presidential ambitions, questioning his development record. DP Kindiki laughs off Kalonzo over presidential bid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556473/ruto-pays-tribute-to-norways-king-harald-v 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Ruto pays tribute to Norway's King Harald V https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zsmN8qtYBlDftv4EXJjNaamBwjdWYUBgGt2IH1da.jpg President Ruto mourns King Harald V of Kingdom of Norway as an exceptional monarch whose life was defined by duty, dignity, humility and unwavering devotion. Ruto pays tribute to Norway's King Harald V Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556474/mwangaza-calls-on-police-protection-as-sifunas-meru-rallies-face-violence-fears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Mwangaza calls on police protection as Sifuna's Meru rallies face violence fears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZGJ3KSYSwPr5MfvINea4ahIrJvcD8FZgdGhNSgSK.jpg Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for police protection ahead of Edwin Sifuna’s Meru rallies after youths threatened to bar her from accompanying the Linda Mwananchi leader. Mwangaza calls on police protection as Sifuna's Meru rallies face violence fears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001556477/first-year-university-students-protest-rent-hikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 First-year university students protest rent hikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/edZot3GMfW2pnAJt25vY0uRn83UObjR5qjNW8XyE.jpg First-year students at Tharaka University have protested steep private hostel rent increases, with landlords agreeing to reduce the rates within 14 days. First-year university students protest rent hikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556479/ruto-allies-hit-back-at-gachagua-over-iebc-tender-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Ruto allies hit back at Gachagua over IEBC tender concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/R2bGqzHYhnpcnSq5SPliCjxrDu3PCvUYrV2tlTUz.jpg President William Ruto’s allies have criticised former DP Rigathi Gachagua and the Opposition over their concerns about the IEBC’s IEMS tender. 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