https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559553/next-72-hours-critical-in-fight-against-ebola-virus
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2026-10-07
Next 72 hours critical in fight against Ebola virus
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As Kenyans mull over what could have gone wrong, experts say the next 72 hours are a do-or-die moment in the management of the disease.
Next 72 hours critical in fight against Ebola virus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559555/travelers-cross-busia-border-without-visible-ebola-screening-despite-surveillance-claims
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2026-10-07
Travelers cross Busia border without visible Ebola screening despite surveillance claims
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Our investigation found travellers and border staff moving through the main crossing without undergoing visible temperature checks, routine health screening or symptom declarations.
Travelers cross Busia border without visible Ebola screening despite surveillance claims
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559564/drama-in-court-as-former-mp-lawyer-face-off-in-a-sh30-million-property-case-in-eldoret
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2026-10-07
Drama in court as former MP, lawyer face off in a Sh30 million property case in Eldoret
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The former MP was apparently upset by the number of questions the lawyer asked him during cross-examination.
Drama in court as former MP, lawyer face off in a Sh30 million property case in Eldoret
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559543/kicd-warns-schools-over-unauthorised-textbooks-as-distribution-of-grade-11-books-begin
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2026-10-07
KICD warns schools over unauthorised textbooks as distribution of Grade 11 books begin
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Publishers have said that they will work with the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and law enforcement agencies to pursue offenders.
KICD warns schools over unauthorised textbooks as distribution of Grade 11 books begin
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559548/kenyas-first-ebola-case-raises-concerns-over-trade-barriers-in-eac
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2026-10-07
Kenya's first Ebola case raises concerns over trade barriers in EAC
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EAC is considered among the most integrated regional economic blocs in Africa due to the ease of movement of people and goods.
Kenya's first Ebola case raises concerns over trade barriers in EAC
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559550/ebola-where-did-kenya-drop-the-ball
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2026-10-07
Ebola: Where did Kenya drop the ball?
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The patient travelled by road from the DRC to Kampala, Uganda, before boarding a JamboJet flight to Nairobi.
Ebola: Where did Kenya drop the ball?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-07
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001559552/emerging-stars-survive-tanzania-attack-to-book-ivory-coast-in-afcon-u-23-qualifiers
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2026-10-06
Emerging Stars survive Tanzania attack to book Ivory Coast in AFCON U-23 qualifiers
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The result saw Kenya advance 5-4 on aggregate after their commanding 4-1 victory in the first leg at Nyayo National Stadium last week.
Emerging Stars survive Tanzania attack to book Ivory Coast in AFCON U-23 qualifiers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559554/who-backs-kenya-drc-and-uganda-in-ebola-response
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2026-10-06
WHO backs Kenya, DRC and Uganda in Ebola response
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The support includes contact tracing, surveillance, screening and other response measures.
WHO backs Kenya, DRC and Uganda in Ebola response
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559557/youth-challenged-to-turn-creativity-into-business-opportunities
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2026-10-06
Youth challenged to turn creativity into business opportunities
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Young Kenyans should harness their creativity to develop solutions to everyday challenges and transform those ideas into sustainable businesses.
Youth challenged to turn creativity into business opportunities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559559/kmpdu-calls-for-arrests-over-sneaked-ebola-patient-cites-security-risk
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2026-10-06
KMPDU calls for arrests over 'sneaked' Ebola patient, cites security risk
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KMPDU demands investigation, arrest and prosecution of those who allegedly sneaked Ebola patient into Kenya, says it poses serious public health risk.
KMPDU calls for arrests over 'sneaked' Ebola patient, cites security risk
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559561/ruto-orders-enhanced-ebola-response
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2026-10-06
Ruto orders enhanced Ebola response
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Contact tracing has also been extended to passengers who travelled on the same flight as the deceased after entering the country.
Ruto orders enhanced Ebola response
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559562/oburu-oginga-is-not-dead-secretariat-and-governor-wanga-say
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2026-10-06
Oburu Oginga is not dead, secretariat and governor Wanga say
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We wish to assure the general public, members of ODM, the people of Siaya County, and the entire nation that Dr Oburu Oginga is well, safe, and in good spirits.
Oburu Oginga is not dead, secretariat and governor Wanga say
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559563/boy-10-dies-in-house-fire-in-molo
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2026-10-06
Boy, 10, dies in house fire in Molo
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A ten-year-old boy died on Monday night in a house fire incident reported in Turi Farm in Molo, Nakuru County.
Boy, 10, dies in house fire in Molo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559566/assure-kenyans-on-their-safety-dr-kalebi-says
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2026-10-06
Assure Kenyans on their safety, Dr Kalebi says
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“We as healthcare workers, we in the public, we need some element of assurance from the government that we have mechanisms to stop another case,” said Kalebi.
Assure Kenyans on their safety, Dr Kalebi says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001559567/tree-planting-enters-survival-test-as-government-tracks-millions-of-trees
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2026-10-06
Tree planting enters survival test as Government tracks millions of trees
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Planting millions of trees will not be enough this week as the Government prepares to track their survival months after the campaign ends.
Tree planting enters survival test as Government tracks millions of trees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001559568/unilever-invests-sh70m-in-solar-to-cut-energy-costs
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2026-10-06
Unilever invests Sh70m in solar to cut energy costs
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The investment is part of the consumer goods manufacturer’s efforts to increase renewable energy use across its operations and reduce reliance on conventional fuels.
Unilever invests Sh70m in solar to cut energy costs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559570/we-are-not-serious-about-ebola-contact-tracing-doctors-says
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2026-10-06
We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says
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“This patient left the airport directly to the hospital and for these two or three days he was receiving visitors and they were all going back somewhere,” said Miskellah.
We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559571/sell-your-ideas-without-insulting-anyone-oginde-warns-politicians
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2026-10-06
'Sell your ideas without insulting anyone,' Oginde warns politicians
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Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission accuses political leaders of teaching young people abusive language through their conduct and rhetoric.
'Sell your ideas without insulting anyone,' Oginde warns politicians
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559418/the-divorce-will-be-messy
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2026-10-06
The divorce will be messy...
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The divorce will be messy...
The divorce will be messy...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/alexander-chagema/article/2001559447/a-kalonzo-ticket-could-easily-clear-the-path-for-rutos-re-election-in-2027
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2026-10-06
A Kalonzo ticket could easily clear the path for Ruto's re-election in 2027
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While Kalonzo offers the Opposition unity and stability, his establishment profile, cautious style, and regional limitations give Ruto the exact opponent he is structurally equipped to defeat.
A Kalonzo ticket could easily clear the path for Ruto's re-election in 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559449/environmental-havoc-caused-by-war-is-not-collateral-damage
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2026-10-06
Environmental havoc caused by war is not collateral damage
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The fact that Gaza remains under military pressure also means that the environmental destruction of the past three years has been significant.
Environmental havoc caused by war is not collateral damage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559450/its-time-for-kenya-to-stagger-out-of-moral-intoxication
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2026-10-06
It's time for Kenya to stagger out of moral intoxication
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A sober society condemns wrongdoing even when the offender is politically useful, while an intoxicated society changes its definition of wrongdoing depending on who is accused
It's time for Kenya to stagger out of moral intoxication
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559451/odm-should-honour-raila-by-supporting-ruto-to-the-end
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2026-10-06
ODM should honour Raila by supporting Ruto to the end
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Raila Odinga’s support base has settled comfortably in President William Ruto’s political basket, and the broad-based government has made significant inroads into the opposition bastion.
ODM should honour Raila by supporting Ruto to the end
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001559455/kenyas-public-finance-reforms-stir-regional-interest
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2026-10-06
Kenya's public finance reforms stir regional interest
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Public financial management is important because it determines how tax revenue is turned into clinics, roads and schools.
Kenya's public finance reforms stir regional interest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001559456/how-state-blunders-cost-kwale-decade-long-titanium-boom
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2026-10-06
How State blunders cost Kwale decade-long titanium boom
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Base Titanium mining operations appear to have done little for the local community despite the billions the government received in taxes and royalties.
How State blunders cost Kwale decade-long titanium boom
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001559457/risks-of-kenyas-off-book-debt-as-state-ramps-up-securitisation-drive
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2026-10-06
Risks of Kenya's off-book debt as State ramps up securitisation drive
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Kenyans will continue grappling with the high tax regime as the government continues pledging future tax collections to lenders in return for new off-balance-sheet loans.
Risks of Kenya's off-book debt as State ramps up securitisation drive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559458/the-four-quadrants-from-photo-ops-to-realities-of-dangote-oil-refinery-project
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2026-10-06
The four quadrants: From photo-ops to realities of Dangote oil refinery project
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The bulk of this Sh2 trillion-odd investment is private risk capital to which the government has been invited to take up a minority equity stake, as have our regional neighbours.
The four quadrants: From photo-ops to realities of Dangote oil refinery project
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001559459/kenyas-culture-of-jobs-for-sale-only-fuels-vicious-cycle-of-poverty
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2026-10-06
Kenya's culture of jobs for sale only fuels vicious cycle of poverty
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Recent media reports that public service jobs in teaching, policing, and defending the country from external aggression can be sold were not surprising.
Kenya's culture of jobs for sale only fuels vicious cycle of poverty
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559460/kenyas-energy-transition-will-be-won-at-the-last-mile
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2026-10-06
Kenya's energy transition will be won at the last mile
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Kenya's energy transition can do more than reduce emissions, lower the cost of doing business, strengthen food systems, create youth opportunities and build climate resilience from the ground up.
Kenya's energy transition will be won at the last mile
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559461/ifc-backs-quickmart-ipo-with-sh19bn-investor-commitment
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2026-10-06
IFC backs Quickmart IPO with Sh1.9bn investor commitment
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The International Finance Corporation has moved early to lock in a cornerstone stake in Quickmart, committing approximately Sh1.94 billion to the IPO as the share sale opened on Monday.
IFC backs Quickmart IPO with Sh1.9bn investor commitment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559462/afdb-family-bank-sign-sh1297b-trade-deal-to-support-kenyan-businesses
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2026-10-06
AfDB, Family Bank sign Sh1.297b trade deal to support Kenyan businesses
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The African Development Bank and Family Bank have signed a Sh1.297 billion trade finance facility aimed at expanding access to foreign currency and financing for Kenyan businesses.
AfDB, Family Bank sign Sh1.297b trade deal to support Kenyan businesses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559465/sifunas-meteoric-rise-in-the-middle-of-opposition-wilderness-and-the-work-ahead
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2026-10-06
Sifuna's meteoric rise in the middle of opposition wilderness and the work ahead
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Circumstances have placed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in a landscape that was yearning for his kind of political conviction, moral courage, unblemished public record, and gift of the gab.
Sifuna's meteoric rise in the middle of opposition wilderness and the work ahead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559467/rutos-pledges-teacher-promotions-amid-funding-and-reform-questions
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2026-10-06
Ruto's pledges teacher promotions amid funding and reform questions
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President William Ruto has unveiled a fresh package of promises to teachers, expanding promotion slots, pledging more funding for career progression and better welfare.
Ruto's pledges teacher promotions amid funding and reform questions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559468/goat-intestines-ritual-postpones-circumcision-party-for-keiyo-boys
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2026-10-06
Goat intestines ritual postpones circumcision party for Keiyo boys
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The Keiyo Council of Elders in Elgeyo Marakwet County has called off this year's traditional circumcision for boys, citing food scarcity.
Goat intestines ritual postpones circumcision party for Keiyo boys
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559470/state-puppet-registrar-of-political-parties-in-the-spot-over-contentious-registration-row
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2026-10-06
State puppet? Registrar of political parties in the spot over contentious registration row
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Behind the launch of The Equitable Party, associated with Sifuna, lies a political and legal battle that has once again put the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties under scrutiny.
State puppet? Registrar of political parties in the spot over contentious registration row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559471/ex-ipoa-boss-njeru-launches-state-house-bid-with-promise-of-clean-hands
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2026-10-06
Ex-IPOA boss Njeru launches State House bid with promise of clean hands
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The number of presidential candidates who have declared interest in running for the 2027 General Election continues to rise, with the latest entrant being Advocate Macharia Njeru.
Ex-IPOA boss Njeru launches State House bid with promise of clean hands
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559472/duale-summons-governors-ahead-of-hospital-hmis-rollout-deadline
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2026-10-06
Duale summons governors ahead of hospital HMIS rollout deadline
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The Ministry of Health and the Social Health Authority held a crisis meeting with governors to push counties to integrate their hospitals into Health Management Information Systems.
Duale summons governors ahead of hospital HMIS rollout deadline
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559473/contraceptive-shortage-exposes-kenyas-family-planning-funding-crisis
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2026-10-06
Contraceptive shortage exposes Kenya's family planning funding crisis
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Thousands of women seeking family planning services in public health facilities are facing disruptions as Kenya grapples with shortages of essential contraceptives.
Contraceptive shortage exposes Kenya's family planning funding crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559474/4150-police-officers-promoted-after-years-of-stagnation-ordered-back-to-class
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2026-10-06
4,150 police officers promoted after years of stagnation, ordered back to class
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The promotion on merit programme has ignited discontent within the National Police Service where some of them are questioning the requirement that they have to undergo training
4,150 police officers promoted after years of stagnation, ordered back to class
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559475/knec-deploys-smart-padlocks-as-record-36m-set-to-sit-exams
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2026-10-06
KNEC deploys smart padlocks as record 3.6m set to sit exams
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KNEC is set to handle its biggest examination and assessment yet, with over 3.4 million learners registered, as the council rolls out smart padlocks at examination materials storage containers.
KNEC deploys smart padlocks as record 3.6m set to sit exams
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559476/coffee-societies-net-sh41-billion-in-one-year
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2026-10-06
Coffee societies net Sh41 billion in one year
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The Nairobi Coffee Exchange earned Sh41 billion from the auction of 47 million kilogrammes of coffee in the year 2025/2026.
Coffee societies net Sh41 billion in one year
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559477/man-in-tuk-tuk-arrested-trying-to-force-way-into-state-house
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2026-10-06
Man in tuk-tuk arrested trying to force way into State House
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A man is being held after attempting to force his way into State House, demanding to meet President William Ruto.
Man in tuk-tuk arrested trying to force way into State House
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559480/court-orders-audit-of-rutos-bloated-team-of-advisers
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2026-10-06
Court orders audit of Ruto's 'bloated' team of advisers
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This is after the High Court ordered an audit report on the number of advisers who have been employed so far and how much taxpayers pay to keep them in office.
Court orders audit of Ruto's 'bloated' team of advisers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559481/worthy-investment
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2026-10-06
Worthy investment?
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Worthy investment?
Worthy investment?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559482/petition-filed-seeking-removal-of-kura-boss-kinoti-over-alleged-expired-term
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2026-10-06
Petition filed seeking removal of KURA boss Kinoti over alleged expired term
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Petitioners have asked the High Court to remove KURA director-general Silas Kinoti, arguing his term expired on June 18, 2026, unless the authority can produce a valid instrument extending his tenure.
Petition filed seeking removal of KURA boss Kinoti over alleged expired term
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559484/presidential-ballot-verification-re-tallying-dispute-escalates-to-appeals-court
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2026-10-06
Presidential ballot verification, re-tallying dispute escalates to Appeals Court
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The battle over verification and re-tallying of presidential election results transmitted from constituencies at the National Tallying Centre has escalated to the Court of Appeal.
Presidential ballot verification, re-tallying dispute escalates to Appeals Court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559487/odinga-family-endorsement-of-oparanya-fuels-speculation-over-odm-succession
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2026-10-06
Odinga family endorsement of Oparanya fuels speculation over ODM succession
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The Odinga family’s endorsement of Wycliffe Oparanya and calls for closer Luo-Luhya ties have intensified speculation that he could play a central role in ODM’s succession.
Odinga family endorsement of Oparanya fuels speculation over ODM succession
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559489/23-year-old-suspect-arrested-over-molo-students-murder
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2026-10-06
23-year-old suspect arrested over Molo student's murder
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old Form Four student at Molo Secondary School.
23-year-old suspect arrested over Molo student's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001559490/kenya-targets-1724-million-trees-as-mazingira-week-drive-takes-root
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2026-10-06
Kenya targets 17.24 million trees as Mazingira Week drive takes root
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Kenya will target 17.24 million trees during National Mazingira Week, with the Government shifting its focus from planting numbers to the survival and long-term economic value of trees.
Kenya targets 17.24 million trees as Mazingira Week drive takes root
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001559492/dp-kindiki-inspects-major-road-market-projects-in-lari
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2026-10-06
DP Kindiki inspects major road, market projects in Lari
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DP Kithure Kindiki inspected major road and market projects in Lari, including the 15-kilometre Nyambari–Uplands–Kambaa–Githunguri Road and the 70%-complete Nyambari ESP Market.
DP Kindiki inspects major road, market projects in Lari
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001559493/ebola-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-virus
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2026-10-06
Ebola 101: What you need to know about the virus
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Kenya confirms first-ever imported Ebola case in citizen who travelled from DRC via Kampala aboard Jambojet; patient has since died, Health CS Duale confirms.
Ebola 101: What you need to know about the virus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559494/list-109-criminal-gangs-on-governments-radar
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2026-10-06
List: 109 criminal gangs on government's radar
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Government identifies at least 109 criminal gangs across the country as crackdown intensifies, Internal Security PS Omollo warns financiers and gang leaders will face the law.
List: 109 criminal gangs on government's radar
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559495/patient-zero-kenya-confirms-first-ever-ebola-case
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2026-10-06
Patient zero: Kenya confirms first ever Ebola case
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Kenya confirms first-ever imported Ebola case in citizen who travelled from DRC via Kampala aboard Jambojet; patient has since died, Health CS Duale confirms.
Patient zero: Kenya confirms first ever Ebola case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001559496/matiangi-calls-for-transparency-in-dangote-deal-as-kadu-asili-backs-his-2027-bid
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2026-10-06
Matiang'i calls for transparency in Dangote deal as Kadu-Asili backs his 2027 bid
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Jubilee presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i has called for parliamentary scrutiny of agreements linked to the Dangote refinery while receiving Kadu-Asili’s endorsement ahead of 2027 polls.
Matiang'i calls for transparency in Dangote deal as Kadu-Asili backs his 2027 bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559499/cost-of-cardiac-care-leaves-kenyan-patients-struggling-for-treatment
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2026-10-06
Cost of cardiac care leaves Kenyan patients struggling for treatment
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High costs, limited specialist services and uneven access to cardiac care are leaving many Kenyan patients struggling to afford and access lifesaving heart treatment.
Cost of cardiac care leaves Kenyan patients struggling for treatment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559501/the-21-day-clock-what-happens-after-exposure-to-ebola
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2026-10-06
The 21-day clock: What happens after exposure to Ebola?
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The countdown is not necessarily tied to the day a person first met an infected patient. If there was another exposure later, the clock may be reset from that most recent exposure.
The 21-day clock: What happens after exposure to Ebola?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559503/magistrate-orders-detention-of-suspect-in-grievous-harm-case
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2026-10-06
Magistrate orders detention of suspect in grievous harm case
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A Limuru court has authorised police to detain Shadrack Kibet Rotich for 10 days as they investigate allegations that he was involved in causing grievous harm to a woman inside his car.
Magistrate orders detention of suspect in grievous harm case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559504/sh1b-sewerage-projects-completed-as-west-pokot-boosts-sanitation
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2026-10-06
Sh1b sewerage projects completed as West Pokot boosts sanitation
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West Pokot has completed two sewerage projects worth Sh1.01 billion and launched a Sh12 million exhauster to improve sanitation as the county awaits full commissioning of the systems.
Sh1b sewerage projects completed as West Pokot boosts sanitation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559505/woman-two-accomplices-arrested-over-husbands-murder
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2026-10-06
Woman, two accomplices arrested over husband's murder
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Police in Homa Bay have arrested a 42-year-old woman, her 24-year-old son and another man over the alleged murder of her husband, John Nyakundi Okoko.
Woman, two accomplices arrested over husband's murder
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559506/dutchman-sues-kenyan-ex-girlfriend-over-sh24-million-swindle
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2026-10-06
Dutchman sues Kenyan ex-girlfriend over Sh2.4 million swindle
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Rukia Suleiman, however, denies the deal to marry the Dutchman, saying the ex-boyfriend only sent her money meant for airtime and lunch.
Dutchman sues Kenyan ex-girlfriend over Sh2.4 million swindle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559507/ebola-science-race-vaccines-and-drugs-tested-against-bundibugyo-virus
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2026-10-06
Ebola science race: Vaccines and drugs tested against Bundibugyo virus
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Scientists are testing experimental vaccines and antiviral treatments against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus as the DRC battles its worst outbreak of the disease.
Ebola science race: Vaccines and drugs tested against Bundibugyo virus
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559509/no-disruption-at-nairobi-hospital-after-ebola-patients-death
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2026-10-06
No disruption at Nairobi Hospital after Ebola patient's death
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The hospital’s CEO, Dr Felix Osano, said that the patient was isolated and quarantined at a Covid-19 facility across the road from the main hospital immediately after presenting with symptoms.
No disruption at Nairobi Hospital after Ebola patient's death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001559510/muranga-gears-up-for-one-hour-tree-planting-challenge
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2026-10-06
Murang'a gears up for one-hour tree planting challenge
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Murang’a will plant more than 250,000 tree seedlings in a one-hour challenge involving 6,700 participants as part of the national Mazingira Day environmental restoration drive.
Murang'a gears up for one-hour tree planting challenge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559511/jss-teachers-demand-reinstatement-of-administrators-transfers
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2026-10-06
JSS teachers demand reinstatement of administrators, transfers
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JSS teachers are demanding reinstatement to administrative roles, transfers for those who have overstayed at their stations and distinct consideration in promotions under the new education structure.
JSS teachers demand reinstatement of administrators, transfers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559512/how-income-social-divides-are-reshaping-trust-in-kenya
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2026-10-06
How income, social divides are reshaping trust in Kenya
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Kenya’s trust gap is widening, with higher-income citizens reporting greater trust in institutions than lower-income groups, while 66 per cent hesitate to trust people who differ from them socially.
How income, social divides are reshaping trust in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559513/how-kenya-courted-ebola-the-virus-that-came-close-eventually-entered-the-border
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2026-10-06
How Kenya courted Ebola: The virus that came close, eventually entered the border
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The threat began thousands of kilometres away in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but geography and human movement steadily pulled it closer.
How Kenya courted Ebola: The virus that came close, eventually entered the border
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559514/kenyans-can-now-buy-into-dangotes-sh207-billion-ipo-after-cma-nod
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2026-10-06
Kenyans can now buy into Dangote's Sh207 billion IPO after CMA nod
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The move marks the first transaction of its kind since Kenya issued its Policy Guidance Note on Global Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Notes
Kenyans can now buy into Dangote's Sh207 billion IPO after CMA nod
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559515/protest-erupts-in-naivasha-as-dust-from-quarry-sparks-health-concerns
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2026-10-06
Protest erupts in Naivasha as dust from quarry sparks health concerns
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More than 300 residents in Kedong, Naivasha, protested against a quarrying operation they accuse of causing dust and noise pollution despite alleged stop orders from NEMA and the Ministry of Mining.
Protest erupts in Naivasha as dust from quarry sparks health concerns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001559517/makokha-reigns-supreme-in-teafield-trophy-meet
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2026-10-06
Makokha reigns supreme in Teafield Trophy meet
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Isaac Makokha of Kenya Railway Golf Club won the 2026 Teafields Trophy at Kericho Golf Club with a score of 228, finishing two shots ahead of Daniel Mwangi and Ken Serem.
Makokha reigns supreme in Teafield Trophy meet
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001559518/kenya-lionesses-lie-in-wait-as-they-hunt-down-safari-sevens-trophy
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2026-10-06
Kenya Lionesses lie in wait as they hunt down Safari Sevens trophy
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Kenya Lionesses captain Sheila Chajira says the team is ready to defend its Safari Sevens women’s title when the 28th edition kicks off at Nyayo Stadium on Friday.
Kenya Lionesses lie in wait as they hunt down Safari Sevens trophy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001559519/otuoma-opens-44-point-lead-in-busia-governor-race-poll-shows
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2026-10-06
Otuoma opens 44-point lead in Busia governor race, poll shows
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Governor Paul Otuoma leads the Busia 2027 governor race with 66 per cent support, 44 points ahead of Arthur Osia at 22 per cent, according to a new poll.
Otuoma opens 44-point lead in Busia governor race, poll shows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559520/how-kenya-prepared-for-the-ebola-threat
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2026-10-06
How Kenya prepared for the Ebola threat
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Kenya’s first confirmed Ebola case has revived fears that prompted opposition to a US-backed quarantine facility in Laikipia, as authorities race to trace contacts and prevent wider transmission.
How Kenya prepared for the Ebola threat
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001559521/ngetich-sawe-nominated-for-2026-world-athlete-year-honours
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2026-10-06
Ngetich, Sawe nominated for 2026 World Athlete Year honours
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Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe and Agnes Ngetich nominated for 2026 World Athlete of the Year awards; they both smashed world records in London and Copenhagen, respectively.
Ngetich, Sawe nominated for 2026 World Athlete Year honours
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001559522/the-last-dance-football-prepares-for-emotional-farewell-as-lionel-messi-plays-final-argentina-game
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2026-10-06
The Last Dance: Football prepares for emotional farewell as Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game
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A defining era in modern sports reaches its curtain call tonight at the Estadio Mâs Monumental, as 39-year-old captain Lionel Messi leads Argentina out one final time
The Last Dance: Football prepares for emotional farewell as Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559523/mbithe-children-and-four-others-seek-bail-in-mutiso-murder-case
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2026-10-06
Mbithe, children and four others seek bail in Mutiso murder case
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Seven suspects, including Rose Mbithe and her two children, have asked the High Court to grant them bail after being charged afresh with the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
Mbithe, children and four others seek bail in Mutiso murder case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559524/safaricom-unveils-shariah-compliant-ziidi-mmf
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2026-10-06
Safaricom unveils Shari'ah compliant Ziidi MMF
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CMA says that in the recent past, Kenya has seen increasing interest in such faith-based financial instruments, an area that is also gaining momentum globally.
Safaricom unveils Shari'ah compliant Ziidi MMF
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559525/jambojet-supports-ebola-contact-tracing-after-kenya-reports-first-case
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2026-10-06
Jambojet supports Ebola contact tracing after Kenya reports first case
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Jambojet says working with Health Ministry to identify and manage passengers and crew who may have come into contact with the deceased Ebola patient.
Jambojet supports Ebola contact tracing after Kenya reports first case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559526/illegal-school-levies-push-learners-out-of-school
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2026-10-06
Illegal school levies push learners out of school
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Illegal school levies are increasingly forcing learners out of school, exposing a widening gap between the constitutional promise of free and compulsory basic education
Illegal school levies push learners out of school
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559528/residents-contain-ethanol-tanker-fire-along-nakuru-eldoret-highway
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2026-10-06
Residents contain ethanol tanker fire along Nakuru-Eldoret highway
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Residents of Mukinyai helped contain a fire after an ethanol tanker overturned and exploded along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, with no deaths reported.
Residents contain ethanol tanker fire along Nakuru-Eldoret highway
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559530/kenya-seeks-private-investors-to-fund-61-per-cent-of-sh598bn-irrigation-plan
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2026-10-06
Kenya seeks private investors to fund 61 per cent of Sh598bn irrigation plan
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Kenya is seeking private-sector financing for 61 per cent of its Sh598 billion irrigation plan as it targets more than 1.5 million irrigated acres by 2035.
Kenya seeks private investors to fund 61 per cent of Sh598bn irrigation plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001559531/kwale-residents-reject-title-deeds-over-disputed-land-sizes
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2026-10-06
Kwale residents reject title deeds over disputed land sizes
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Kwale residents have rejected newly issued title deeds, claiming the documents grant them smaller parcels than their ancestral land and demanding fresh adjudication based on traditional boundaries.
Kwale residents reject title deeds over disputed land sizes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559532/ruto-unveils-sh390bn-geely-electric-mobility-plan
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2026-10-06
Ruto unveils Sh390bn Geely electric mobility plan
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The investment plan also includes 1,000 solar-powered charging hubs.
Ruto unveils Sh390bn Geely electric mobility plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559534/mutiso-murder-ndetei-says-life-in-danger-opposes-bail-for-ex-wife-mbithe-and-children
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2026-10-06
Mutiso murder: Ndetei says life in danger, opposes bail for ex-wife Mbithe and children
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In his affidavit, Ndetei claimed that he had been intimidated by Mbithe and their children for more than 30 years.
Mutiso murder: Ndetei says life in danger, opposes bail for ex-wife Mbithe and children
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559535/germany-arrests-ex-spy-chief-on-suspicion-of-giving-secrets-to-foreign-powers
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2026-10-06
Germany arrests ex-spy chief on suspicion of giving secrets to foreign powers
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August Hanning, who ran Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005, is accused of espionage, treason and working for foreign intelligence services.
Germany arrests ex-spy chief on suspicion of giving secrets to foreign powers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001559536/what-the-expanded-world-cup-format-meant-for-betting-strategies-in-2026
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2026-10-06
What the expanded World Cup format meant for betting strategies in 2026
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With more teams, matches and group-stage fixtures, there were additional opportunities for surprises.
What the expanded World Cup format meant for betting strategies in 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559537/iranians-spied-on-london-based-journalists-on-behalf-of-tehran-uk-prosecutor
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2026-10-06
Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor
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Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, Farhad Manesh, 46, and Shapoor Noori, 57, who have all pleaded not guilty, appeared at a court in London accompanied by translators.
Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559539/kenya-slovenia-step-up-fight-against-drug-resistant-infections
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2026-10-06
Kenya, Slovenia step up fight against drug-resistant infections
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Kenya and Slovenia are deepening scientific cooperation on antimicrobial resistance, with researchers exploring bacteriophages as a potential treatment for drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Kenya, Slovenia step up fight against drug-resistant infections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559540/zambia-to-sign-deal-for-15-bn-in-us-health-funding
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2026-10-06
Zambia to sign deal for $1.5 bn in US health funding
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Washington has been pursuing one-on-one health aid deals with various African countries after President Donald Trump shut down the USAID agency last year.
Zambia to sign deal for $1.5 bn in US health funding
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559541/kmpdu-demands-urgent-protection-of-healthcare-workers-after-ebola-case
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2026-10-06
KMPDU demands urgent protection of healthcare workers after Ebola case
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“We cannot afford gaps in information when dealing with a disease of this nature,” KMPDU stated.
KMPDU demands urgent protection of healthcare workers after Ebola case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001559542/paramount-completes-warner-bros-takeover-creating-skydance
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2026-10-06
Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover, creating Skydance
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"Today is a historic day, not just for Skydance but for our entire industry," said Ellison, whose ultra-wealthy family has ties to US President Donald Trump.
Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover, creating Skydance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001559544/video-ugly-scenes-as-fans-attack-referee-after-controversial-penalty-in-sharks-mombasa-playoff
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2026-10-06
VIDEO: Ugly scenes as fans attack referee after controversial penalty in Sharks-Mombasa playoff
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The Kariobangi Sharks-Mombasa United promotion-relegation playoff descended into ugly scenes after angry fans stormed the pitch following the award of a penalty to the visitors
VIDEO: Ugly scenes as fans attack referee after controversial penalty in Sharks-Mombasa playoff
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559547/africa-cdc-team-to-visit-kenya-after-first-ebola-case-death
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2026-10-06
Africa CDC team to visit Kenya after first Ebola case, death
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“I thank the Kenyan authorities for the rapid measures already put in place and reiterate Africa CDC’s full support,” said Dr Kaseya.
Africa CDC team to visit Kenya after first Ebola case, death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559551/nairobi-hospital-reassures-public-after-ebola-patient-dies
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2026-10-06
Nairobi Hospital reassures public after Ebola patient dies
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Nairobi Hospital said emergency services, maternity, theatres, wards and outpatient services were continuing as normal.
Nairobi Hospital reassures public after Ebola patient dies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-06
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