https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546827/atwoli-12-per-cent-pay-rise-is-general-wage-not-minimum-wage
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2026-05-03
Atwoli: 12 per cent pay rise is general wage, not minimum wage
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Atwoli clarifies the 12% pay rise is a general wage increase for all workers, not a minimum wage adjustment, with only agricultural workers receiving a 15% minimum wage boost.
Atwoli: 12 per cent pay rise is general wage, not minimum wage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546833/when-systems-are-not-trusted-agency-finds-another-path
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2026-05-03
When systems are not trusted, agency finds another path
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Voter registration drives, decentralised civic networks, and issue-based organising are less visible than protest, but potentially more consequential.
When systems are not trusted, agency finds another path
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546754/2026-economic-data-shows-growth-comes-from-reforms-not-speeches
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2026-05-02
2026 economic data shows growth comes from reforms, not speeches
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Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment from the top to rein it in.
2026 economic data shows growth comes from reforms, not speeches
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001546758/bees-shape-up-kenyas-food-security-agenda
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2026-05-02
Bees shape up Kenya's food security agenda
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Nearly 75 per cent of major food crops depend on pollinators, making bees essential for agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable livelihoods.
Bees shape up Kenya's food security agenda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001546759/strategies-for-marketing-your-poultry
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2026-05-02
Strategies for marketing your poultry
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Selling too cheaply can create losses, while charging too much without added value may drive customers away.
Strategies for marketing your poultry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546761/can-a-judge-err-in-reasoning-what-is-remedy
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2026-05-02
Can a judge err in reasoning, what is remedy?
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The Constitution does not permit a judge to adopt any single school of legal reasoning as a fixed position.
Can a judge err in reasoning, what is remedy?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546762/xenophobia-ruto-ramaphosa-have-a-new-task
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2026-05-02
Xenophobia: Ruto, Ramaphosa have a new task
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Each time attacks take tribal, religious, or even political dimensions to an extent where people are killed, transport is disrupted and businesses are looted, you know there’s a problem.
Xenophobia: Ruto, Ramaphosa have a new task
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001546763/registration-of-26m-new-voters-is-an-indicator-of-political-awareness
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2026-05-02
Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness
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The 2.6 million new voters bring the register to 24.7 million. It marks one of the fastest expansions in Kenya’s history.
Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546765/we-must-give-voter-registration-numbers-same-dignity-as-taxes
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2026-05-02
We must give voter registration numbers same dignity as taxes
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Parliament and the IEBC have a rare opportunity to send a powerful message: voting is not secondary to paying taxes or renewing a licence. It is the supreme act of citizenship.
We must give voter registration numbers same dignity as taxes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546766/why-kenyas-digital-future-should-be-built-in-all-our-47-counties
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2026-05-02
Why Kenya's digital future should be built in all our 47 counties
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Young people are earning income online. Farmers are accessing better markets. These are early but powerful signals of what county-led digital transformation can achieve.
Why Kenya's digital future should be built in all our 47 counties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546767/microfinance-lenders-seek-law-review-on-capital-requirements
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2026-05-02
Microfinance lenders seek law review on capital requirements
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They say the 20 per cent cash or near-cash liquidity ratio threshold under the Microfinance Act and reporting standards has affected their cash flows.
Microfinance lenders seek law review on capital requirements
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001546768/why-workers-have-little-to-celebrate-this-labour-day
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2026-05-02
Why workers have little to celebrate this Labour Day
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For the average worker, payslips tell a painful story. Wages are stagnating or worse, dwindling in real terms while the cost of living hits the roof.
Why workers have little to celebrate this Labour Day
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546769/grieving-mother-sues-knh-state-over-sons-death
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2026-05-02
Grieving mother sues KNH, State over son's death
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The mother is arguing that the infant’s life would have been saved were it not for the country’s ailing emergency care system.
Grieving mother sues KNH, State over son's death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001546770/world-relays-action-kicks-off-in-gaborone
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2026-05-02
World Relays action kicks off in Gaborone
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World Athletics Relays that are kicking off in Gaborone, Botswana, this afternoon are high-stakes battles for honours and qualifications for upcoming international shows.
World Relays action kicks off in Gaborone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/kamotho-waiganjo/article/2001546771/justice-warsame-fits-the-bill-for-our-progressive-supreme-court
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2026-05-02
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
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There is no doubt that Justice Warsame is one of the Judiciary’s good minds. He has been known for delivering pragmatic but progressive decisions.
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546773/report-fuel-imports-rose-122pc-in-2025-on-increased-demand
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2026-05-02
Report: Fuel imports rose 12.2pc in 2025 on increased demand
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The Economic Survey 2026 shows that a total of Sh528.8 billion was spent on the import of petroleum products last year amid low crude oil prices.
Report: Fuel imports rose 12.2pc in 2025 on increased demand
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546774/ktda-factories-net-sh13b-at-the-weekly-auction
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2026-05-02
KTDA factories net Sh1.3b at the weekly auction
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The smallholder tea factories in the weekly tea market fetched Sh 1.37 billion after the auction of 4.1 million kilograms of tea at the Mombasa Tea Auction.
KTDA factories net Sh1.3b at the weekly auction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546776/why-kenyans-are-risking-their-lives-for-jobs-abroad
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2026-05-02
Why Kenyans are risking their lives for jobs abroad
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict has laid bare the risks desperate jobless Kenyans take to surmount unemployment.
Why Kenyans are risking their lives for jobs abroad
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546777/businesswoman-mary-wambui-wants-google-to-bury-fraud-stories
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2026-05-02
Businesswoman Mary Wambui wants Google to bury fraud stories
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Businesswoman Mary Wambui has sued technology giant Google in a landmark case over the right to be forgotten.
Businesswoman Mary Wambui wants Google to bury fraud stories
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546778/blood-on-volatile-border-grief-rage-and-residents-fragile-search-for-peace
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2026-05-02
Blood on volatile border: Grief, rage and residents' fragile search for peace
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For decades, the bloodletting along the porous border has seen the death of hundreds of people, sometimes out of retaliatory attacks, and resulted in mass displacement of people.
Blood on volatile border: Grief, rage and residents' fragile search for peace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546779/tutam-the-shame-of-turning-national-holiday-into-campaign-rally
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2026-05-02
'Tutam': The shame of turning national holiday into campaign rally
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National holiday made a campaign rally for upcoming 2027 General Election. Leaders hail President Ruto's performance, put workers welfare at back banner.
'Tutam': The shame of turning national holiday into campaign rally
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546780/let-down-atwoli-ruto-ignore-workers-calls-for-higher-wages-tax-relief-and-job-security
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2026-05-02
Let-down: Atwoli, Ruto ignore worker's calls for higher wages, tax relief and job security
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Instead of addressing workers' demands, the President and other leaders delved into campaigns. Ruto's speech dwelt largely on his score card as Cotu's Atwoli sang the president's praises.
Let-down: Atwoli, Ruto ignore worker's calls for higher wages, tax relief and job security
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001546781/sofapaka-staring-at-relegation-as-gor-mahia-eye-title-charge
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2026-05-02
Sofapaka staring at relegation as Gor Mahia eye title charge
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K’Ogalo will move nine points clear if they beat Homeboyz in Mumias.
Sofapaka staring at relegation as Gor Mahia eye title charge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001546782/nairobi-utd-tusker-and-police-chase-fkf-cup-semi-final-spots
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2026-05-02
Nairobi Utd, Tusker and Police chase FKF Cup semi-final spots
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Nairobi United will be hoping to keep their title defence alive when they face a tough test against KCB tomorrow at Ulinzi Sports Complex
Nairobi Utd, Tusker and Police chase FKF Cup semi-final spots
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001546783/champions-police-bullets-clash-with-vihiga-queens
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2026-05-02
Champions Police Bullets clash with Vihiga Queens
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Gideon Starlets will battle for survival against Ulinzi Starlets.
Champions Police Bullets clash with Vihiga Queens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546784/gachagua-cautions-motorists-over-low-quality-fuel
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2026-05-02
Gachagua cautions motorists over low-quality fuel
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Gachagua claimed that excessive sulphur content in imported fuel could have devastating mechanical effects, warning of “national crisis” in the near future.
Gachagua cautions motorists over low-quality fuel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001546786/kingi-onyinkwa-star-at-labour-day-boxing-championships
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2026-05-02
Kingi, Onyinkwa star at Labour Day Boxing Championships
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Elijah Kingi defeated Kalande Bilali on a unanimous points decision to scoop the super-light heavyweight title of the Labour Day Boxing Championships
Kingi, Onyinkwa star at Labour Day Boxing Championships
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546787/uhuru-i-will-continue-to-politic-on-national-issues
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2026-05-02
Uhuru: I will continue to politic on national issues
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has signalled his intention to remain an influential voice in Kenya’s political arena
Uhuru: I will continue to politic on national issues
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546788/overnight-rains-leave-city-residents-stuck-in-floods
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2026-05-02
Overnight rains leave city residents stuck in floods
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The heavy overnight rains rendered the city’s major roads impassable, paralysing movement across Nairobi as motorists remained stranded for hours
Overnight rains leave city residents stuck in floods
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ken-opalo/article/2001546789/give-agriculture-and-manufacturing-more-policy-attention-now
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2026-05-02
Give agriculture and manufacturing more policy attention now
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It is worrying that the two sectors have seen their growth rates decelerate substantially over the last few years.
Give agriculture and manufacturing more policy attention now
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001546790/strathmore-blades-see-off-anu-wolfpacks-as-thunder-stop-umoja
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2026-05-02
Strathmore Blades see off ANU Wolfpacks as Thunder stop Umoja
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Strathmore University Blades beat African Nazarene University 64-47 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Men’s Premier League match
Strathmore Blades see off ANU Wolfpacks as Thunder stop Umoja
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001546791/birds-of-a-feather
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2026-05-02
Birds of a Feather
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Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001546794/25-years-and-counting
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2026-05-02
25 years and counting...
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25 years and counting...
25 years and counting...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546795/letter-from-mogadishu-scramble-for-the-traditional-elders-attention
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2026-05-02
Letter from Mogadishu: Scramble for the traditional elder's attention
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With just two weeks before his four-year mandate comes to an end, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has gone on a charm offensive to woo Somalia’s clan elders to his corner.
Letter from Mogadishu: Scramble for the traditional elder's attention
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546796/lobby-groups-seeks-withdrawal-of-sovereign-wealth-fund-bill
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2026-05-02
Lobby groups seeks withdrawal of Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
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The groups say that before passing the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, parliament has an obligation to the Kenyan people to provide clear, satisfactory answers.
Lobby groups seeks withdrawal of Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546797/the-first-bookless-bookstore-opens-in-new-york
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2026-05-02
The first "bookless bookstore" opens in New York
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The pop-up store labeled as a "bookless bookstore" is dedicated to audiobooks.
The first "bookless bookstore" opens in New York
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546798/trump-says-not-satisfied-with-new-iran-proposal
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2026-05-02
Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal
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US President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.
Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546799/trump-is-an-idiot-californians-fume-over-soaring-petrol-prices
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2026-05-02
'Trump is an idiot': Californians fume over soaring petrol prices
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Despite the overwhelming might of the US military, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a global trade artery used to transport a fifth of the world's oil and gas.
'Trump is an idiot': Californians fume over soaring petrol prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001546800/the-latest-developments-of-the-war-in-the-middle-east
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2026-05-02
The latest developments of the war in the Middle East:
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The Pentagon said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.
The latest developments of the war in the Middle East:
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001546801/lebanon-says-13-killed-in-israeli-strikes-in-south
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2026-05-02
Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
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Israel has kept up deadly strikes on Lebanon despite the April 17 ceasefire that sought to halt more than six weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001546803/rebels-take-key-military-base-in-malis-north
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2026-05-02
Rebels take key military base in Mali's north
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Rebels killed Mali's defence minister and took the crucial northern town of Kidal.
Rebels take key military base in Mali's north
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001546804/dr-congo-ex-president-kabila-condemns-blacklisting-by-us
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2026-05-02
DR Congo ex-president Kabila condemns blacklisting by US
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Washington's move was "profoundly unjustified, politically motivated and based on unsubstantiated accusations", Kabila said in a statement sent to AFP.
DR Congo ex-president Kabila condemns blacklisting by US
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546805/lost-your-id-you-have-until-october-30-to-replace-it-for-free
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2026-05-02
Lost your ID? You have until October 30 to replace it for free
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Government extends waiver on ID replacement fees by six months to October 30, 2026, to allow more Kenyans to register for IDs, Interior CS Murkomen says.
Lost your ID? You have until October 30 to replace it for free
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001546806/tanzania-shuts-camp-housing-thousands-of-burundi-refugees
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2026-05-02
Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees
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As of late 2025, there were an estimated 142,000 Burundian refugees housed in two Tanzanian camps -- Nduta and Nyarugusu, according to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR).
Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001546807/iran-military-official-says-renewed-war-with-us-likely
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2026-05-02
Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'
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The war, launched by the United States and Israel in late February, has been on hold since April 8, with one failed round of peace talks having taken place in Pakistan since then.
Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546808/10-people-killed-as-heavy-rains-floods-hit-parts-of-kenya
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2026-05-02
10 people killed as heavy rains, floods hit parts of Kenya
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10 people killed amid ongoing heavy rains and flooding, Eastern region records highest fatalities; police say rescue efforts underway in other parts of the country.
10 people killed as heavy rains, floods hit parts of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546810/trump-says-us-navy-acting-like-pirates-during-iran-blockade
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2026-05-02
Trump says US Navy acting like 'pirates' during Iran blockade
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Trump's comparison of US naval activity to piracy comes as legal experts raise alarms about Iran's blockade of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says US Navy acting like 'pirates' during Iran blockade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546811/turkey-releases-arrested-may-1-protesters
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2026-05-02
Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters
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Police cracked down on Friday's demonstrations, firing tear gas to break them up and arresting hundreds of people.
Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001546812/in-vietnam-japan-pm-vows-more-effort-to-keep-asia-free-and-open
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2026-05-02
In Vietnam, Japan PM vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'
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Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to do more to ensure a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
In Vietnam, Japan PM vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546817/tributes-stream-in-for-nairobi-hospital-director-dr-job-obwaka
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2026-05-02
Tributes stream in for Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka
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“We did not hear from you when the doctor was abducted and detained for a weekend. Your condolences are morbid and cynical,” Havi said.
Tributes stream in for Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001546819/police-arrest-woman-over-death-of-dr-job-obwaka
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2026-05-02
Police arrest woman over death of Dr Job Obwaka
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A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka.
Police arrest woman over death of Dr Job Obwaka
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546820/i-dont-need-big-english-to-deliver-omanyo-tells-linda-mwananchi
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2026-05-02
I don't need "big English" to deliver, Omanyo tells Linda Mwananchi
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Omanyo accused individuals aligned to the “Linda Mwananchi” faction associated with Sifuna of attempting to intimidate her
I don't need "big English" to deliver, Omanyo tells Linda Mwananchi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001546821/dr-aggrey-school-closed-over-mysterious-dormitory-fire
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2026-05-02
Dr Aggrey School closed over mysterious dormitory fire
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Newly elevated Dr Aggrey National School closed indefinitely to pave way for investigations into frequent fire outbreaks.
Dr Aggrey School closed over mysterious dormitory fire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001546822/govt-highlights-nairobis-role-as-global-consensus-hub-ahead-of-africa-forward-summit
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2026-05-02
Govt. highlights Nairobi's role as global consensus hub ahead of Africa Forward Summit
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Kenya is positioning Nairobi as a global deal-making hub ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, with a focus on partnerships in health, agriculture, and technology.
Govt. highlights Nairobi's role as global consensus hub ahead of Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001546824/nairobi-to-host-igaming-africa-summit-as-sector-eyes-growth-regulation
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2026-05-02
Nairobi to Host iGaming africa summit as sector eyes growth, regulation
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Nairobi will host the iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, bringing together industry leaders and regulators to discuss growth, innovation, and responsible gaming in Africa.
Nairobi to Host iGaming africa summit as sector eyes growth, regulation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546832/fresh-twist-as-police-detain-woman-over-dr-obwakas-death
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2026-05-02
Fresh twist as police detain woman over Dr Obwaka's death
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Tributes pour in for Dr Job Obwaka as leaders honour his legacy, while his death takes a new twist with the arrest of a woman linked to his final moments.
Fresh twist as police detain woman over Dr Obwaka's death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546839/lobby-group-protests-plan-to-relax-fuel-standards
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2026-05-02
Lobby group protests plan to relax fuel standards
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Mtetezi has raised fresh concerns about the government's plans to relax fuel quality standards, warning that the move could expose Kenyans to health risks and undermine regulatory systems.
Lobby group protests plan to relax fuel standards
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546846/behave-like-a-statesman-cheruiyot-slams-uhuru-over-political-involvement
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2026-05-02
'Behave like a statesman': Cheruiyot slams Uhuru over political involvement
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Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has taken a swipe at former President Uhuru Kenyatta, questioning his continued involvement in public political debates.
'Behave like a statesman': Cheruiyot slams Uhuru over political involvement
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546749/let-fiction-writers-chronicle-our-lives-for-generations-to-come
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2026-05-02
Let fiction writers chronicle our lives for generations to come
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Works of literary art do not just teach and entertain. They expand our minds and compress realities other than our own that may have been lived for decades.
Let fiction writers chronicle our lives for generations to come
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546751/this-is-how-to-rescue-poetry-from-shackles-of-classrooms
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2026-05-02
This is how to rescue poetry from shackles of classrooms
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Poetry must be returned to life. It must leave the exam paper and re-enter the gathering, the school club, and the community hall.
This is how to rescue poetry from shackles of classrooms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-02
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