https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552710/the-irony-ministry-of-clowns
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2026-07-14
The irony: Ministry of clowns
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Critics say Kenya's Interior Ministry has failed to curb rising insecurity, accusing its leadership of allowing organised crime, political violence and alleged state complicity to flourish.
The irony: Ministry of clowns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001552712/plans-to-visit-us-backed-ebola-in-laikipia-postponed
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2026-07-14
Plans to visit US-backed Ebola in Laikipia postponed
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A planned parliamentary visit to the US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base has been postponed as health experts urge Kenya to strengthen Ebola preparedness.
Plans to visit US-backed Ebola in Laikipia postponed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552713/questions-over-respect-for-court-orders-as-kenyas-top-leaders-face-judicial-scrutiny
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2026-07-14
Questions over respect for court orders as Kenya's top leaders face judicial scrutiny
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A series of disputes involving senior state officials has reignited concerns over respect for court orders, with legal experts warning that perceived non-compliance risks undermining the rule of law.
Questions over respect for court orders as Kenya's top leaders face judicial scrutiny
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552715/your-bread-biscuits-could-contain-harmful-fats-experts-warn
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2026-07-14
Your bread, biscuits could contain harmful fats, experts warn
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Health experts are warning that commonly consumed processed foods such as bread, biscuits and pastries may contain harmful industrial trans fats.
Your bread, biscuits could contain harmful fats, experts warn
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552718/ol-kalou-by-election-final-submissions-amid-rising-political-tensions
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2026-07-14
Ol Kalou by-election final submissions amid rising political tensions
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Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaigns ended amid allegations of voter intimidation and electoral malpractice, as rights groups called for investigations ahead of Thursday's vote.
Ol Kalou by-election final submissions amid rising political tensions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552723/world-bank-millions-unable-to-afford-sh387-daily-spent-amid-joblessness
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2026-07-14
World Bank: Millions unable to afford Sh387 daily spent amid Joblessness
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The World Bank warns that rising fuel costs, weak job creation and widespread informal employment could push up to 2.4 million more Kenyans into poverty in 2026.
World Bank: Millions unable to afford Sh387 daily spent amid Joblessness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-14
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552640/kangatas-driver-shot-at-linda-mwananchi-rally
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2026-07-13
Kang'ata's driver shot at Linda Mwananchi rally
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Political tensions have risen in Nyandarua ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after a rally was disrupted, leaving a driver to Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata injured.
Kang'ata's driver shot at Linda Mwananchi rally
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552641/un-charter-needs-to-be-amended-to-reflect-a-global-face
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2026-07-13
UN Charter needs to be amended to reflect a global face
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UN has struggled to fulfil its core mission of maintaining international peace and security since it's founding 80 years ago
UN Charter needs to be amended to reflect a global face
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552643/teenager-joseph-stuns-seniors-with-sterling-performance-at-nyali
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2026-07-13
Teenager Joseph stuns seniors with sterling performance at Nyali
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Junior golfer Aryan Joseph displayed maturity beyond his age after flooring seniors and veteran players at Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
Teenager Joseph stuns seniors with sterling performance at Nyali
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552644/madness-of-a-nation-murkomen-omollo-silent-as-armed-goons-take-over-streets
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2026-07-13
Madness of a nation: Murkomen, Omollo silent as armed goons take over streets
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Violence surrounding the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has intensified political tensions in Kenya, with rival factions trading accusations.
Madness of a nation: Murkomen, Omollo silent as armed goons take over streets
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552645/mwangi-rules-duracoat-golf-masters-in-nanyuki
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2026-07-13
Mwangi rules Duracoat Golf Masters in Nanyuki
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The easily deceiving but tough-playing nine-hole Nanyuki Sports Club layout played host to a thrilling fourth leg of the 2026 Duracoat Golf Masters series over the weekend.
Mwangi rules Duracoat Golf Masters in Nanyuki
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552646/from-harry-thuku-to-gen-zs-how-youths-have-raised-hope-during-difficult-times
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2026-07-13
From Harry Thuku to Gen Zs: How youths have raised hope during difficult times
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Kenyan youth activism in resisting oppression and shaping the country's political development has been very vital over the years.
From Harry Thuku to Gen Zs: How youths have raised hope during difficult times
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552648/economy-rebounds-to-grow-at-53-per-cent-in-first-quarter
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2026-07-13
Economy rebounds to grow at 5.3 per cent in first quarter
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Kenya’s economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong growth in sectors including hospitality, construction, manufacturing and finance despite ongoing global risks.
Economy rebounds to grow at 5.3 per cent in first quarter
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552649/how-unemployment-is-driving-youths-into-politics-and-activism
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2026-07-13
How unemployment is driving youths into politics and activism
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High youth unemployment in Kenya is pushing some young people towards political mobilisation and activism as a source of income and influence.
How unemployment is driving youths into politics and activism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552650/the-new-funding-model-killing-universities-without-closing-them
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2026-07-13
The New Funding Model! Killing universities without closing them
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Kenya's New Funding Model for higher education,has shifted universities away from their traditional role as centres of learning and research toward operating like businesses.
The New Funding Model! Killing universities without closing them
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001552652/survival-why-more-workers-are-turning-to-affordable-digital-salary-advances
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2026-07-13
Survival: Why more workers are turning to affordable digital salary advances
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More Kenyan workers are turning to digital salary advance platforms to manage financial pressures, as demand grows for quick, affordable and structured access to emergency funds.
Survival: Why more workers are turning to affordable digital salary advances
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552654/curbing-hiv-transmission
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2026-07-13
Curbing HIV Transmission
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Bungoma County has recorded a significant drop in HIV/AIDS mother-to-child transmissions from 14 per cent to 8 per cent over the past year.
Curbing HIV Transmission
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552655/journalists-at-risk-of-burnout-as-mck-pushes-for-better-mental-health-reporting-and-support
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2026-07-13
Journalists at risk of burnout as MCK pushes for better mental health reporting and support
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Journalists urged to strengthen ethical reporting on mental health while also prioritising their own mental well-being, as Kenya prepares for the next General Election.
Journalists at risk of burnout as MCK pushes for better mental health reporting and support
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001552657/how-communities-are-saving-kenyas-rarest-cloud-forests
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2026-07-13
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
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Communities living around Iyale Hills Forest in Taita Taveta County are combining biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods.
How communities are saving Kenya's rarest cloud forests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552662/mulling-ban-eu-gets-expert-verdict-on-social-media-for-children
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2026-07-13
Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children
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Greece, France and Spain led a push last year for limiting minors' access to social media, with pressure intensifying on the EU executive to establish a bloc-wide ban like Australia did in December.
Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552663/ukraine-allies-to-gather-in-paris-to-step-up-pressure-on-russia
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2026-07-13
Ukraine allies to gather in Paris to step up pressure on Russia
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Allies of Ukraine will gather in Paris on Monday with the war-torn country's leader Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia.
Ukraine allies to gather in Paris to step up pressure on Russia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552664/us-hits-iran-as-gulf-states-targeted-in-flareup-over-hormuz
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2026-07-13
US hits Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
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The United States struck Iran Monday for a second day running, drawing Tehran's reprisals against US allies in the Gulf as the foes battle over the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
US hits Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552667/spaniards-rare-skin-disorder-ups-danger-of-summer-heat
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2026-07-13
Spaniard's rare skin disorder ups danger of summer heat
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Alberto Gomez has a rare genetic skin disorder that leaves him unable to sweat properly -- and therefore unable to cool himself naturally during extreme heat.
Spaniard's rare skin disorder ups danger of summer heat
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552668/ol-kalou-by-election-lsk-raises-concerns-over-alleged-electoral-malpractice
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2026-07-13
Ol Kalou by-election: LSK raises concerns over alleged electoral malpractice
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LSK says it will deploy accredited election observers to monitor the Ol Kalou by-election.
Ol Kalou by-election: LSK raises concerns over alleged electoral malpractice
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552671/lenku-to-appear-for-contempt-hearing-as-court-bars-county-from-taking-over-amboseli-national-park
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2026-07-13
Lenku to appear for contempt hearing as court bars county from taking over Amboseli National Park
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The latest orders arise from a contempt application filed in an ongoing constitutional petition challenging the legality of transferring the management of Amboseli National Park.
Lenku to appear for contempt hearing as court bars county from taking over Amboseli National Park
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552672/wambuas-fight-with-brain-tumor-blurry-vision-and-sh25m-bill
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2026-07-13
Wambua's fight with brain tumor, blurry vision and Sh2.5m bill
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In March 2024, Paul Wambua’s life took a tragic turn after he started experiencing severe headaches.
Wambua's fight with brain tumor, blurry vision and Sh2.5m bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001552676/kenyan-businesses-ready-to-electrify-but-grid-constraints-slow-progress
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2026-07-13
Kenyan businesses ready to electrify, but grid constraints slow progress
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Behind factory walls and warehouse compounds, diesel generators rumble into life, providing backup power to businesses that cannot afford to stop production when the grid fails.
Kenyan businesses ready to electrify, but grid constraints slow progress
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552677/over-2700-may-have-died-due-to-england-heatwaves-researchers
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2026-07-13
Over 2,700 may have died due to England heatwaves: researchers
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The UK and most of Europe experienced two unprecedented heatwaves in May and June.
Over 2,700 may have died due to England heatwaves: researchers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552678/ruto-allies-accuse-gachagua-of-divisive-politics-over-ol-kalou-remarks
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2026-07-13
Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of divisive politics over Ol Kalou remarks
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Allies of President William Ruto have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of promoting divisive politics.
Ruto allies accuse Gachagua of divisive politics over Ol Kalou remarks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552679/sonko-gifts-junior-starlets-sh1-million-after-qualifying-for-u-17-world-cup
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2026-07-13
Sonko gifts Junior Starlets Sh1 million after qualifying for U-17 World Cup
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The Junior Starlets booked their place at the World Cup after defeating South Africa's Bantwana 3-1 in the second leg of the final qualifying round, completing a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory.
Sonko gifts Junior Starlets Sh1 million after qualifying for U-17 World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552680/dpp-warns-school-arson-suspects-could-face-life-imprisonment
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2026-07-13
DPP warns school arson suspects could face life imprisonment
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irector of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has warned students against arson attacks targeting school property, saying those found responsible will face the full force of the law.
DPP warns school arson suspects could face life imprisonment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552681/nakuru-town-mp-gikaria-snubs-iebc-summoned-to-appear-in-person
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2026-07-13
Nakuru Town MP Gikaria snubs IEBC, summoned to appear in person
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IEBC has summoned Nakuru Town West MP David Gikaria to appear before the commission at exactly 1.30pm today after he failed to appear at 9am on Monday morning.
Nakuru Town MP Gikaria snubs IEBC, summoned to appear in person
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552682/ex-university-of-nairobi-student-leader-declares-presidential-bid
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2026-07-13
Ex-University of Nairobi student leader declares presidential bid
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Irene Kendi, a former Students Organisation of the University of Nairobi (SONU) deputy president, has declared interest in the 2027 presidential race.
Ex-University of Nairobi student leader declares presidential bid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001552683/ukrainian-and-russian-strikes-kill-several-in-both-countries
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2026-07-13
Ukrainian and Russian strikes kill several in both countries
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Ukraine said Russia had hit a cargo ship in a deadly attack, killing three.
Ukrainian and Russian strikes kill several in both countries
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552430/how-drug-prescriptions-inflict-pain-cost-lives
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2026-07-13
How drug prescriptions inflict pain, cost lives
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Kenya's heavy reliance on imported medicines contributes to high drug prices and limits access to affordable healthcare.
How drug prescriptions inflict pain, cost lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552687/peoples-empowerment-party-backs-campaign-finance-rules
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2026-07-13
People's Empowerment Party backs campaign finance rules
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The party also urged IEBC to adopt a more flexible compliance framework for smaller political parties.
People's Empowerment Party backs campaign finance rules
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001552688/middle-east-rocked-by-heaviest-attacks-since-iran-us-ceasefire
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2026-07-13
Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire
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The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts.
Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552689/kenyas-goons-a-world-of-political-violence-and-desperation
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2026-07-13
Kenya's goons: a world of political violence and desperation
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Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day, as poverty and ruthless political competition threaten to unleash uncontrollable violence ahead of elections.
Kenya's goons: a world of political violence and desperation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552434/comfort-and-consequences-the-rise-of-ai-confidants
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2026-07-13
Comfort and Consequences: The Rise of AI Confidants
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There is a growing use of AI chatbots as sources of emotional support, companionship, and mental health guidance among young people in Kenya.
Comfort and Consequences: The Rise of AI Confidants
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552690/atwoli-claims-uhuru-is-funding-sifuna-to-split-western-vote
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2026-07-13
Atwoli claims Uhuru is funding Sifuna to split Western vote
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Atwoli has launched a scathing attack on Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi brigade, warning that he cannot ascend to the presidency through the support of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Atwoli claims Uhuru is funding Sifuna to split Western vote
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552691/high-court-suspends-iebcs-sh15-million-fine-against-kipipiri-mp
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2026-07-13
High Court suspends IEBC's Sh1.5 million fine against Kipipiri MP
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Kipipiri MP has received a major reprieve after the High Court suspended the IEBC decision to impose a Sh1.5 million fine on her over alleged breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
High Court suspends IEBC's Sh1.5 million fine against Kipipiri MP
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001552692/ex-south-korea-leader-yoon-jailed-2-years-over-illegal-polling
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2026-07-13
Ex-South Korea leader Yoon jailed 2 years over illegal polling
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A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polls in exchange for political support.
Ex-South Korea leader Yoon jailed 2 years over illegal polling
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552693/ps-omollo-urges-churches-to-reject-divisive-politics-promote-peace
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2026-07-13
PS Omollo urges churches to reject divisive politics, promote peace
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Interior PS Raymond Omollo has urged religious leaders to safeguard the sanctity of church pulpits by ensuring they are used to promote peace, rather than political intolerance.
PS Omollo urges churches to reject divisive politics, promote peace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552694/south-sudan-intensifies-preparedness-as-drc-ebola-outbreak-surges
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2026-07-13
South Sudan intensifies preparedness as DRC Ebola outbreak surges
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South Sudan is scrambling to keep the deadly Ebola virus from crossing its borders, warning that conflict, mass displacement and porous frontiers have left the country dangerously exposed.
South Sudan intensifies preparedness as DRC Ebola outbreak surges
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552695/wetangula-risks-jail-over-alleged-breach-of-court-orders-on-political-campaigns
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2026-07-13
Wetang'ula risks jail over alleged breach of court orders on political campaigns
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The High Court has certified as urgent a contempt application seeking to have Speaker Moses Wetang'ula jailed for at least one month or fined Sh725,017 for each political engagement.
Wetang'ula risks jail over alleged breach of court orders on political campaigns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001552696/man-united-complete-signing-of-brazilian-andrey-santos-from-chelsea
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2026-07-13
Man United complete signing of Brazilian Andrey Santos from Chelsea
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Manchester United have completed the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth 50million pounds. (Sh8.6 billion)
Man United complete signing of Brazilian Andrey Santos from Chelsea
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552697/kalonzo-im-best-placed-to-beat-ruto-but-ill-support-any-opposition-candidate
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2026-07-13
Kalonzo: I'm best placed to beat Ruto, but I'll support any opposition candidate
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says the opposition is determined to give the country a suitable presidential candidate who will defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Kalonzo: I'm best placed to beat Ruto, but I'll support any opposition candidate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001552698/vihiga-banks-on-new-strategy-to-unlock-economic-growth
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2026-07-13
Vihiga banks on new strategy to unlock economic growth
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Vihiga County has accelerated the implementation of its five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming trade, while addressing longstanding challenges that have slowed economic growth.
Vihiga banks on new strategy to unlock economic growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001552699/muranga-school-joins-kenyas-national-read-aloud-world-record-attempt
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2026-07-13
Murang'a School Joins Kenya's National Read Aloud World Record attempt
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The 600 learners at the Kaharati Comprehensive School have been enrolled in the National Read Aloud 2026 World Record Attempt initiative in Kenya
Murang'a School Joins Kenya's National Read Aloud World Record attempt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001552701/served-and-full
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2026-07-13
Served and full
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Served and full
Served and full
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552702/ndma-unveils-sh1308m-drive-to-tackle-drought-crisis-in-four-counties
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2026-07-13
NDMA unveils Sh130.8m drive to tackle drought crisis in four counties
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The National Drought Management Authority has unveiled a nationwide road race campaign to raise Sh130.8 million to support climate resilience and water projects in four counties.
NDMA unveils Sh130.8m drive to tackle drought crisis in four counties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552703/patients-demand-answers-over-expired-arvs
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2026-07-13
Patients demand answers over expired ARVs
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People living with HIV are demanding answers over how expired antiretroviral (ARV) medicines got to be distributed in public hospitals.
Patients demand answers over expired ARVs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001552704/sh300m-plan-to-empower-women-in-peace-building-ahead-of-polls
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2026-07-13
Sh300m plan to empower women in peace building ahead of polls
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A Sh300 million Denmark-funded programme has been launched across 10 Kenyan counties to boost women's role in peacebuilding and election preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Sh300m plan to empower women in peace building ahead of polls
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552451/why-kenyan-mothers-are-still-dying-despite-record-hospital-deliveries
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2026-07-13
Why Kenyan mothers are still dying despite record hospital deliveries.
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Shortages of healthcare workers, blood supplies, essential medicines, emergency obstetric services, and referral capacity continue to contribute to preventable maternal mortality.
Why Kenyan mothers are still dying despite record hospital deliveries.
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001552707/one-killed-as-controversial-watamu-beach-project-collapses
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2026-07-13
One killed as controversial Watamu beach project collapses
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One construction worker was killed, and several others were injured after part of a controversial five-storey building under construction at Watamu's Twiga Beach collapsed.
One killed as controversial Watamu beach project collapses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552708/beyond-tyranny-of-numbers-why-kenyas-forgotten-frontier-holds-the-key-to-the-nation
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2026-07-13
Beyond tyranny of numbers: Why Kenya's forgotten frontier holds the key to the nation
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For decades the frontier counties have been discussed through the language of insecurity, drought and marginalisation but are rarely viewed through the lens of democratic opportunity.
Beyond tyranny of numbers: Why Kenya's forgotten frontier holds the key to the nation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552714/police-kill-man-involved-in-westlands-restaurant-robbery
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2026-07-13
Police kill man 'involved' in Westlands restaurant robbery
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Suspect allegedly involved in robbery at a restaurant in Spring Valley gunned down after a shootout with police in Joska, Machakos county.
Police kill man 'involved' in Westlands restaurant robbery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552717/we-are-fighting-goons-murkomen-says
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2026-07-13
We are 'fighting' goons, Murkomen says
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"Let's not start pretending like the police are not doing anything about this. Over 20 people have been arrested so far in connection to yesterday's incidents," claimed Murkomen.
We are 'fighting' goons, Murkomen says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552720/eala-mp-kanini-kega-attacked-vehicle-vandalised-after-dcp-rally-in-nyandarua
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2026-07-13
EALA MP Kanini Kega attacked, vehicle vandalised after DCP rally in Nyandarua
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EALA MP Kanini Kega has alleged that he was attacked and his vehicle vandalised after attending a DCP rally in Nyandarua, with calls for investigations into the incident.
EALA MP Kanini Kega attacked, vehicle vandalised after DCP rally in Nyandarua
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552729/eu-uk-hit-russia-with-joint-sanctions-over-cyber-attacks
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2026-07-13
EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks
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The move comes as Western officials warn Russia has stepped up its "hybrid" campaign to destabilise Europe over four years into the war on Ukraine.
EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001552731/twelve-us-states-sue-to-block-paramounts-warner-bros-takeover
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2026-07-13
Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros takeover
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"California and our sister states are fighting for free and fair markets, not rigged markets. America has no kings in government or our economy."
Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros takeover
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001552733/us-vows-campaign-to-end-icc-threat-to-americans
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2026-07-13
US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans
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US said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from ICC, marking a sharp escalation in their effort to isolate the Hague-based institution and starve it of political and financial support.
US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/tech-innovation/article/2001552625/beyond-social-media-when-governments-regulate-the-wrong-thing
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2026-07-13
Beyond social media: When governments regulate the wrong thing
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The piece argues governments should shift from regulating "social media" as a category to regulating harmful digital design practices across the entire online ecosystem.
Beyond social media: When governments regulate the wrong thing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552626/stop-the-annual-jitters-how-regular-finance-bills-are-killing-economic-growth
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2026-07-13
Stop the annual jitters: How regular finance bills are killing economic growth
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Regular fianance bills are making Kenya an unattractive place to invest.
Stop the annual jitters: How regular finance bills are killing economic growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552628/look-at-the-mark-halaand-has-left-on-norway
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2026-07-13
Look at the mark Halaand has left on Norway
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To book a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, England pulled off something in Miami that no defence had even come close to achieving: nullifying Erling Haaland.
Look at the mark Halaand has left on Norway
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001552629/the-price-of-surival-how-cancer-is-driving-kenyan-families-into-debt
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2026-07-13
The price of surival: How cancer is driving Kenyan families into debt
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The article examines how high treatment costs, late diagnoses and gaps in Kenya's health financing are driving many families into debt despite expanded insurance coverage.
The price of surival: How cancer is driving Kenyan families into debt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001552631/oburus-benevolent-dictatorship-outburst-causes-stir
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2026-07-13
Oburu's 'benevolent dictatorship' outburst causes stir
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Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has criticised Dr Oburu Odinga's call for a "benevolent dictatorship", urging him to apologise and defending Kenya's democratic ideals.
Oburu's 'benevolent dictatorship' outburst causes stir
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552632/how-revolutionary-national-infrastructure-fund-will-change-kenya
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2026-07-13
How revolutionary National Infrastructure Fund will change Kenya
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The National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), capitalised with Sh347 billion (US$2.7 billion), has the potential to transform Kenya's infrastructure financing.
How revolutionary National Infrastructure Fund will change Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552633/how-italian-quack-lawyer-drafted-charges-against-malindi-based-investors
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2026-07-13
How Italian 'quack lawyer' drafted charges against Malindi-based investors
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A Kilifi court has heard allegations that an unqualified Italian posing as a lawyer helped draft fraud charges against two Malindi-based Italian investors.
How Italian 'quack lawyer' drafted charges against Malindi-based investors
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001552635/lake-victorias-choking-crisis-how-pollution-is-turning-winam-gulf-into-a-stinking-hazard
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2026-07-13
Lake Victoria's choking crisis: How pollution is turning Winam Gulf into a stinking hazard
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Pollution, sewage discharge, agricultural runoff and climate change are driving eutrophication in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf, threatening ecosystems.
Lake Victoria's choking crisis: How pollution is turning Winam Gulf into a stinking hazard
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001552636/inside-lake-victorias-smelly-affair
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2026-07-13
Inside Lake Victoria's smelly affair
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Pollution, sewage discharge, agricultural runoff and climate change are driving eutrophication in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf, threatening ecosystems and public health.
Inside Lake Victoria's smelly affair
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001552637/police-seize-illicit-ethanol-contraband-cigarettes-in-thika
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2026-07-13
Police seize illicit ethanol, contraband cigarettes in Thika
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Police in Thika have arrested seven suspects and seized thousands of litres of suspected illicit ethanol and contraband cigarettes in a crackdown on an illegal distribution network in Kiambu County.
Police seize illicit ethanol, contraband cigarettes in Thika
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001552638/public-participation-forum-on-imenti-forest-project-was-a-sham
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2026-07-13
Public participation forum on Imenti Forest project was a sham
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Public participation over the proposed construction of the Imenti State Lodge, airstrip, and golf course in Upper Imenti Forest was manipulated.
Public participation forum on Imenti Forest project was a sham
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001552639/kasarani-youth-and-sombea-boxing-clubs-set-to-rewrite-history-books
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2026-07-13
Kasarani Youth and Sombea Boxing clubs set to rewrite history books
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Kasarani Youth and Sombea Boxing Clubs pose a great threat to the ambitions of league champions Kenya Police and Kenya Open champions Kenya Defence Forces.
Kasarani Youth and Sombea Boxing clubs set to rewrite history books
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-07-13
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