https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551104/follow-the-constitution-activists-tell-govt-ahead-of-gen-z-anniversary 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Follow the Constitution,' activists tell govt ahead of Gen Z anniversary https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hlptkqDHG1QI0ITVl2sIwzHL71cPEFnK8ZI5UKdq.jpg Rights activists have defied police over planned June 25 demonstrations, insisting the protests will proceed despite concerns from security agencies and citing right for assembly and expression. Follow the Constitution,' activists tell govt ahead of Gen Z anniversary Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001551105/meru-governor-fires-land-cec-amid-cracks-in-cabinet 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Meru Governor fires Land CEC amid cracks in cabinet https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/I9pCCanhOPpm9KjIWiLAhoe872XdQ1RcqALtqUA3.jpg Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has sacked the Lands Executive Joy Karwitha weeks after the resignation of Marias Maranya as the Legal Affairs CEC. Meru Governor fires Land CEC amid cracks in cabinet Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001551106/kenyans-injured-in-qatar-gas-plant-explosion-13-killed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenyans injured in Qatar gas plant explosion, 13 killed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MyHsteLhJVSl3NA8eQQJ0mSdlyKgI9skZMkVdrHt.jpg Kenyans are among dozens injured following a devastating explosion and fire at a gas processing facility in Qatar. Kenyans injured in Qatar gas plant explosion, 13 killed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551107/headless-body-of-a-woman-found-dumped-by-the-roadside-in-naivasha 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Headless body of a woman found dumped by the roadside in Naivasha https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mp0S1kEle1OL8DilFlrtKoeHn7fb4yFDUOYeGwgI.jpg Residents of Kinungi, Naivasha, are trying to come to terms with a bizarre incident where a decapitated body of a woman was found dumped off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Headless body of a woman found dumped by the roadside in Naivasha Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551108/eabl-seeks-cjs-intervention-over-conflicting-court-orders-in-sh300b-share-sale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 EABL seeks CJ's intervention over conflicting court orders in Sh300b share sale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/La4C29CUxkUIeXD3yjLFgXl2EF0H73zMuGqWNBsm.jpg EABL has written to the Chief Justice seeking intervention over conflicting High Court orders surrounding the proposed Sh300 billion sale of Diageo Plc's controlling stake to Asahi Group. EABL seeks CJ's intervention over conflicting court orders in Sh300b share sale Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551110/university-students-shine-on-global-stage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 University students shine on global stage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VZcoBcIq9Z2PdSYgLucGDgjGjWDEUhab5tYI7ZTv.jpg Kenyan universities are increasingly cementing their place on the global innovation map, with students and researchers delivering award-winning solutions in technology, health, and engineering. University students shine on global stage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551113/kccb-condemns-all-saints-attack-warns-against-rising-goonism 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 KCCB condemns All Saints attack, warns against rising 'goonism' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gAaG1FfooGkaBi2dI2gEWkdc23zCja5o7f9E00s7.jpg KCCB has condemned the recent attack and disruption of a meeting at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi. KCCB condemns All Saints attack, warns against rising 'goonism' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551115/lawyers-seek-to-scrap-finance-act-2026 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Lawyers seek to scrap Finance Act 2026 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/O4jMRNecVNA6OUpk0xeQXEXrSp2WtJlhJG9R4iu0.jpg ‎‎According to the petition, the Speaker announced the results of the vote as 122 votes in favour and 40 against, with no abstentions recorded. Lawyers seek to scrap Finance Act 2026 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551120/matatu-owners-assure-normal-operations-on-june-25 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Matatu Owners assure normal operations on June 25 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cA6QKxHAW1h2M1nfsVw7y7zsL9GQFRRWlwpoe5Vr.jpg The Matatu Owners Association has assured commuters that public transport services will continue to operate normally across the country. Matatu Owners assure normal operations on June 25 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551121/without-a-trace-calls-for-accountability-and-reforms-to-end-enforced-disappearance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Without a trace: calls for accountability and reforms to end enforced disappearance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EEAmy3sKZLIRx3jZ9RG0E8VpYlaqON7ZIHb2uk6Q.jpg “One of the primary reasons for prioritizing VPB operationalization is to ensure the effective delivery of comprehensive victim support services." Without a trace: calls for accountability and reforms to end enforced disappearance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551124/i-deported-her-myself-muhoozi-claims-role-in-karuas-detention 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 'I deported her myself': Muhoozi claims role in Karua's detention https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9Oe1cfOplWitW6pSNyp1QVoGfFHHGw63R3UR1AIh.jpg “Do not blame my great father for this decision. I deported her myself. She's no longer allowed in our country,” posted Muhoozi. 'I deported her myself': Muhoozi claims role in Karua's detention Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551126/dpp-approves-murder-charges-in-utumishi-girls-inferno 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 DPP approves murder charges in Utumishi girls inferno https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rnqnKANsmBez5JfZ1yOmmQtpCeYPxjQ3bG3hlCDZ.jpg “The DPP notes with concern the recent increase in reported incidents of arson and other acts of criminal conduct in educational institutions across the country.” DPP approves murder charges in Utumishi girls inferno Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001551128/green-economy-to-generate-26m-jobs-by-2050 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Green economy to generate 2.6m jobs by 2050 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/V6yVjvOg3gJIAeRKa5EXMPL48JfF0aZtLbRtKf75.jpg Kenya‘s green economy could create up to 2.6 million jobs by 2050, offering one of the country‘s biggest employment and investment opportunities in the coming decades. Green economy to generate 2.6m jobs by 2050 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551132/ronaldo-scores-at-sixth-world-cup-as-portugal-run-riot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3Z1XqCAuiR283xnSa6mIcYNUD0UodhlbmqLPgUNy.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday. Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551134/stay-in-your-lane-kindiki-tells-gachagua 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Stay in your lane, Kindiki tells Gachagua https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/v0ubD6oZlxddkztk0zDpu8qI5QqY8d19vdswO4r4.jpg “Your comparative advantage is in matters insults, division. Stay in your lane,” he posted. Stay in your lane, Kindiki tells Gachagua Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551135/hezbollah-chief-demands-full-timetabled-israeli-withdrawal-from-lebanon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/L0lWiSo3nYw47l8GAsWwMCkG413W5k92fpmEOqpJ.jpg "We now have a ceasefire. The withdrawal must take place according to a timetable. Israel has no choice but to fully withdraw from all Lebanese territory, without retaining an inch." Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551136/crbc-signs-sh154b-jkia-expansion-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 CRBC signs Sh154b JKIA expansion deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vtkBVW15AfyRBAscH25aiXdnWdgRWCZ6HmxDGr47.jpg Kenya and China Road and Bridge Corporation sign Sh154.2 billion JKIA modernisation deal, Transport CS Davis Chirchir says. CRBC signs Sh154b JKIA expansion deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550993/court-halts-kipkorirs-sh1m-payout-orders-muthaiga-club-to-release-sh500000 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Court halts Kipkorir's Sh1m payout, orders Muthaiga Club to release Sh500,000 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HFJvBsb7GtPZ6G0Zwv4FQ4HKRSXHIJ4CicdkQIcQ.jpg The High Court has suspended the full Sh1 million compensation payout to Donald Kipkorir in his dispute with Muthaiga Country Club, ordering the club to pay Sh500,000 immediately. Court halts Kipkorir's Sh1m payout, orders Muthaiga Club to release Sh500,000 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550996/stop-destruction-of-imenti-forest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Stop destruction of Imenti Forest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YTr9fcJmjQI6jTAY1F3z8yWmm1zh0r0ZAT8mzQH7.jpg Kenyan government's ongoing construction of a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course inside the Imenti Forest in Meru County ignores public opposition, conservation concerns, and a court order. Stop destruction of Imenti Forest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550997/beyond-the-budget-kenya-needs-an-economic-story-not-just-a-fiscal-one 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e0UIdI7fKyqtnR5iDOGvfAj8U2MkYVwiqkkFncWV.jpg The piece argues that Kenya needs a clear long-term economic vision focused on wealth creation, accountability and productivity. Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550999/communicators-should-take-note-of-growing-ai-fatigue 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Communicators should take note of growing AI fatigue https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vu7WYHvTNZmhI3NTZhnVYjZmRkZT1kRPC1piSci6.jpg While Artificial Intelligence is beneficial in automating tasks and supporting creative work, excessive reliance on AI-generated content can feel disconnected from human creativity. Communicators should take note of growing AI fatigue Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551000/why-africa-is-struggling-to-grow-its-capital-markets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Why Africa is struggling to grow its capital markets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qk0uw4gILzw84oEXR5k6caO2QWR42IITB8jqWo0q.jpg African capital markets continue to struggle with fragmentation, regulatory differences, currency barriers and investor confidence concerns. Why Africa is struggling to grow its capital markets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551001/why-terrorist-organisations-are-increasingly-recruiting-women 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Why terrorist organisations are increasingly recruiting women https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kw57pG5I5Tz0jrR8hBGSpSUjnvvmSU8AllXokfxf.png Gender stereotypes have allowed women to operate within terror networks with less scrutiny, undertaking critical roles in intelligence gathering, weapons smuggling, and terrorism financing. Why terrorist organisations are increasingly recruiting women Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551002/more-families-feel-the-pinch-as-diaspora-inflows-shrink 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 More families feel the pinch as diaspora inflows shrink https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TUytnh2sOB8oxqy7BmCFTWqjYC02bfwMqx7bGpci.jpg Declining diaspora remittances, driven by global conflict, inflation and job losses abroad, are squeezing Kenyan households already burdened by rising local living costs. More families feel the pinch as diaspora inflows shrink Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001551003/how-mps-plotted-to-kill-kras-enforcement-powers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 How MPs plotted to 'kill' KRA's enforcement powers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SLPIrkL2snj8aLWFJMN5MldmLwG93d076MPwuFzV.jpg Repeated attempts by Kenya’s Treasury to expand KRA’s enforcement powers have again been blocked by MPs, reflecting ongoing tensions between aggressive revenue collection and taxpayer rights. How MPs plotted to 'kill' KRA's enforcement powers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551004/yala-and-maseno-crowned-football-champs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Yala and Maseno crowned football champs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a6JRfbKNl5nrT2TnXKMhYj313SrI06Vc125m9pu5.png St Mary’s School, Yala, and Maseno School were crowned Siaya and Kisumu County football champions, respectively, after winning their rescheduled finals. Yala and Maseno crowned football champs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551005/kenyan-shareholders-unwittingly-bankroll-companies-own-downfall 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenyan shareholders unwittingly bankroll companies' own downfall https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7XFGCv8xLDKyBAzJiaSo94MwoVKZFHKBT9YPcMPk.jpg The piece argues that Kenyan shareholders contribute to the decline of listed companies through poor consumer choices, passive participation in governance and weak oversight of board appointments. Kenyan shareholders unwittingly bankroll companies' own downfall Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551009/new-sugar-import-tax-proposal-raises-price-supply-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 New sugar import tax proposal raises price, supply concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1DeSaer1mLNygyr7gRoGdD1yZ9FvGQam6aFi7FC8.jpg A proposed increase in import taxes on sugar is expected to raise consumer prices and spark supply concerns, as Kenya continues to rely heavily on imported sugar to meet domestic demand. New sugar import tax proposal raises price, supply concerns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551010/sarah-cohen-visits-home-where-husbands-body-was-found-in-septic-tank 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Sarah Cohen visits home where husband's body was found in septic tank https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F8BtMr9iSLQ1rdLyYHv95jIYHYjj98IpwkBpFcrc.png The High Court has granted Sarah Wairimu, wife of slain businessman Tom Cohen, a supervised visit to their Kitisiru home, marking her first access to the premises since her husband’s death. Sarah Cohen visits home where husband's body was found in septic tank Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551011/shade-of-terror-why-calls-for-systemic-change-after-gen-z-killings-have-not-faded 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Shade of terror: Why calls for systemic change after Gen Z killings have not faded https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jLlEq5prFlwVXamRGQch5ucOFaFMfX2WHEYCELS0.jpg The prosecution of Kenyan protesters has increasingly shifted from public-order offences to terrorism-related charges, raising legal and human rights concerns over the criminalisation of dissent. Shade of terror: Why calls for systemic change after Gen Z killings have not faded Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551013/kairu-elected-new-president-of-the-court-of-appeal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kairu elected new president of the Court of Appeal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Jo483Pd2k6D9SpYyA50Ot5hympkLihjCXwL2MxzV.jpg Justice Steven Gatembu Kairu has been elected President of the Court of Appeal after winning 26 of 41 votes in a judicial election overseen by the IEBC. Kairu elected new president of the Court of Appeal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551015/defiler-of-girl-7-still-free-despite-30-year-sentence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Defiler of girl, 7 still free despite 30-year sentence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/053PeKMmcEQpYFVbAz3RIgFZqvvce8ERrKFfQyOf.png Justice remains unenforced nearly three years after a girl was defiled in Kwale, with the convict's continued absence raising questions about efforts to arrest him and prolonging the family’s anxiety. Defiler of girl, 7 still free despite 30-year sentence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551016/the-making-of-eac-friction-after-martha-karua-is-deported-from-uganda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 The making of EAC friction after Martha Karua is deported from Uganda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HjAzI35o4EHm43muG38k7DL6JCzlUBJPSjIRw1Ze.jpg Tensions within the East African region intensified after Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda while travelling to attend a court hearing. The making of EAC friction after Martha Karua is deported from Uganda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551017/how-kenya-loses-sh600b-annually-to-graft-in-mega-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 How Kenya loses Sh600b annually to graft in mega projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2ZmTNxA7fQPdYE9pLK8gHs8a7rwzsDMNiX7F3DrV.jpg A report by Transparency International Kenya estimates that Kenya has lost more than Sh600 billion through corruption, weak oversight and mismanagement in major infrastructure projects. How Kenya loses Sh600b annually to graft in mega projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551018/why-dpp-ingonga-has-dropped-case-linking-ssu-dci-officers-to-indians-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Why DPP Ingonga has dropped case linking SSU, DCI officers to Indians' death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ub2QT0O05gIaPZk08olyaS50bGD0n2KX1ZoDRg08.jpg Fifteen security officers accused of the murder of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver are set to be freed after the DPP withdrew the case through a nolle prosequi. Why DPP Ingonga has dropped case linking SSU, DCI officers to Indians' death Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001551020/kenyas-ultimate-economic-paradox-of-unclaimed-assets 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenya's ultimate economic paradox of unclaimed assets https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/30euLhRd4sYyz86i4ywfRWCIlxLM3lH0QONQWsrx.jpg The article highlights Kenya’s growing stock of unclaimed financial assets worth over Sh115 billion, arguing that better systems are needed to trace owners and unlock the funds for economic benefit. Kenya's ultimate economic paradox of unclaimed assets Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551021/inside-early-school-closure-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Inside early school closure plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zbeYJMTtDooZgezVeIf5dwfZ0FM1h6VqfK3fwo0u.jpg Schools across Kenya are considering early closure as the fear of planned Gen Z protests on June 25 raises safety concerns for learners and disrupts the academic calendar. Inside early school closure plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551022/mbappe-scores-twice-as-france-beat-iraq-at-world-cup-after-two-hour-storm-delay 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lYpdCIbg4g16thNJdMnj3SGfFEl0EldB2xoFbSm5.jpg Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm. Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551023/two-goal-haaland-fires-norway-into-world-cup-last-32 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MzEWvIxzY2MHLVmAgnF9pJCfaly8dOzqMwYDYVUa.jpg Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551024/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-accelerate-military-buildup 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wBrbA5ouRLn16bDcWFpHxMKjJt9VxAgkPqh06xr6.jpg Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up North Korea's defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region "to the brink of a nuclear war." North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551025/sh900000-bribe-lands-two-kra-officials-in-trouble 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Sh900,000 bribe lands two KRA officials in trouble https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eDCBNCTMOLjxec1d6ofk2DjnzQLN7Snn6L8yto1T.jpg The suspects were allegedly caught receiving Sh900,000, being part of the payment of the bribe. Sh900,000 bribe lands two KRA officials in trouble Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551027/algeria-beat-jordan-2-1-in-world-cup-group-game 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group game https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UCKS4f4jQokuloMOIJ3iAXJRTPZK5nN8p5qVV3ZR.jpg Algeria came behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J game on Monday, eliminating the Asian debutants from the tournament. Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group game Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001551028/kusema-na-kutender 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kusema na Kutender... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ACb92ZNhNdu929rTqKQTRnqvbOODD2znZV3hDNhn.jpg Kusema na Kutender... Kusema na Kutender... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551029/dr-congo-president-sets-stage-to-stay-in-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 DR Congo president sets stage to stay in power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/clqPVmO2yFkkftFJFCWOWK2QTkZHW8C6jvJv99nb.jpg DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law which could open the door to a third term in office by amending the constitution but he may face protests in the street. DR Congo president sets stage to stay in power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551030/eu-bets-on-digital-euro-to-cut-us-tech-addiction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Le6NOKwcL4Z61ZTe2qJ4FZqEgpGg5VY75uGXnRbx.jpg The EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551031/boost-for-fkf-boss-mohammed-as-procurement-authority-drops-sh42m-chan-probe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Boost for FKF boss Mohammed as procurement authority drops Sh42m CHAN probe https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ks3yWgbgrqYr69Hn4FkjvqgXsaVHEtHDBJngIrFs.jpg FKF President Hussein Mohammed has secured another significant victory in his battle to retain control of the federation after the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority closed its investigations Boost for FKF boss Mohammed as procurement authority drops Sh42m CHAN probe Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551032/diaspora-world-cup-champions-diversity-over-division 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/88CcUG936HkgBB1i08LgPBbDCeCc10HSAHaV8xle.jpg When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551033/africa-is-rising-and-kenya-is-being-left-behind 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Africa is rising, and Kenya is being left behind https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7hxXddtvEa9qV2GMHzLIGE5KOviyCPHCDjjVEE1r.jpg Ivory Coast pushed Germany all the way before losing 2-1, and Tunisia were pulled apart 4-0 by Japan, becoming the first African side knocked out.  Africa is rising, and Kenya is being left behind Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001551036/rehabilitation-of-masinde-muliro-stadium-to-be-complete-by-october 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Stadium to be complete by October https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rNuhIebu7fDZMgcWy1GsuqdkFtd1YFZd6QzHBIMp.jpg Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the speedy rehabilitation of the stalled Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium, saying the facility will play a critical role in nurturing sports talent. Rehabilitation of Masinde Muliro Stadium to be complete by October Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551038/cry-for-justice-anniversary-rekindles-gen-zs-push-for-change 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Cry for justice: Anniversary rekindles Gen Zs push for change https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Qj0gHbHvJhU9i55CDYVGUOruFxFQ75svdTmS1MKD.jpg As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, activists, human rights groups, clergy and legal advocates are demanding justice, accountability and reforms. Cry for justice: Anniversary rekindles Gen Zs push for change Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551039/several-injured-in-dawn-eviction-attempt-in-kwa-njoroge-slum 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Several injured in dawn eviction attempt in Kwa Njoroge slum https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/08QFm0FM9V0I3Z5ckmOY0jJ1VxKJNqzNeEgWfnGP.jpg Several residents of  Kwa Njoroge informal settlement near Nairobi's City Park were left nursing injuries following an attempted dawn eviction on Saturday. Several injured in dawn eviction attempt in Kwa Njoroge slum Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551041/didmus-barasa-sets-eyes-on-bungoma-governorship-pledges-to-prioritise-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Didmus Barasa sets eyes on Bungoma governorship, pledges to prioritise education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QXmQVvok1dlSvE3HaektgU75rEoZSadOPr4LlxsC.jpg Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who is eyeing the Bungoma governor seat, has promised to reintroduce the Nyayo milk and initiate key policies aimed at empowering teachers. Didmus Barasa sets eyes on Bungoma governorship, pledges to prioritise education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551042/kenya-police-violence-victims-say-compensation-promise-a-smokescreen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K6wDnxM2wGgByAZ4Li8zz9nSPDtbHUsF0jYqIhnT.jpg Two years ago, Gen-Z protests marked a new era for Kenyan politics, but led to dozens of deaths, and devastated families are unimpressed with government promises of compensation. Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551043/larry-the-cat-chief-mouser-who-has-fired-six-prime-ministers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Larry the cat: Chief mouser who has fired six Prime Ministers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sYiSCxUvZSzywwwOx2ceGSojnam1pJr4QUFXpJjW.jpg Larry has been in residence since 15 February 2011; he is the first cat at Number 10 to be bestowed with the official title Chief Mouser. Larry the cat: Chief mouser who has fired six Prime Ministers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551045/ps-njogu-on-the-spot-over-incompetence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 PS Njogu on the spot over incompetence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iUnX5E3Q5GMIFJ3NNsJSrSefDe9ays8Pf3gQbfXl.jpg MPs have criticised the State Department for Diaspora Affairs over delays and poor responsiveness, accusing it of failing to adequately address concerns affecting Kenyans abroad. PS Njogu on the spot over incompetence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551047/policies-to-unlock-job-opportunities-for-kenyan-youths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Policies to unlock job opportunities for Kenyan youths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/U03DdA6dwu9A1xI02knW0ctmB7uxxcCmYzW94DIh.png Kenya must take urgent and coordinated action to address youth unemployment if it hopes to harness the potential of its rapidly growing young population. Policies to unlock job opportunities for Kenyan youths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001551048/vihiga-governor-unveils-mid-term-review-pledges-to-complete-flagship-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Vihiga governor unveils mid-term review, pledges to complete flagship projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tKwwWpR03uBIzfVzO72F8eOYOykvb1hTHpcppvfa.jpg Vihiga County Government has announced plans to fast-track the implementation of key development projects before the end of Governor Wilber Ottichilo’s tenure in 2027 Vihiga governor unveils mid-term review, pledges to complete flagship projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551051/telposta-engages-pensioners-in-drive-to-enhance-benefit-processing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 TelPosta engages pensioners in drive to enhance benefit processing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oeZ7FQXCvD1aFDCS08oBlSpb7cczV5Q1fmXMyx32.jpg More than 2,000 pensioners and deferred members have been engaged through a nationwide education and outreach programme by TelPosta Pension Scheme as it seeks to improve benefit processing. TelPosta engages pensioners in drive to enhance benefit processing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551053/kericho-residents-plant-trees-to-mark-fathers-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kericho residents plant trees to mark Father's Day https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/b6rvJh4NVafO0WYDWdACrNk4YfDAyQl28XbPWgBw.jpg Hundreds of Kericho residents and cyclists marked Father's Day by planting trees at Moi Gardens as part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental conservation and increase forest cover. Kericho residents plant trees to mark Father's Day Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551054/why-government-wants-social-media-regulated-ahead-of-2027-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Why government wants social media regulated ahead of 2027 election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DeYPKks4Kzdf39ywXLyT6oNR6cP2mjOzP2JWlLvJ.jpg The government is set to control social media platforms after parliament approved the National Cybersecurity Agency Order, 2026. Why government wants social media regulated ahead of 2027 election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551056/court-halts-nakuru-countys-sh400-cess-on-flower-exporters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Court halts Nakuru county's Sh400 cess on flower exporters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SEck3FPAvjB5BvXcTuz7SQX8WivlqRpxNgYuPZLu.jpg The High Court has temporarily stopped the Nakuru County Government from imposing a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exporters operating within the county. Court halts Nakuru county's Sh400 cess on flower exporters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551059/remorseful-duale-asks-court-to-spare-him-over-ebola-facility-saga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Remorseful Duale asks court to spare him over Ebola facility saga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zpd9rxe5zF2IyEnIA0iFjx9F6SDACsdGQXvBTTsx.jpg Health CS Aden Duale has pleaded with the High Court to pardon him after he was found guilty of contempt, saying he is remorseful and committed to upholding the rule of law. Remorseful Duale asks court to spare him over Ebola facility saga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551060/mudavadi-says-cabinet-approved-de-gazettement-capitol-hill-police-station-in-upper-hill-in-2018 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Mudavadi says Cabinet approved de-gazettement Capitol Hill Police station in Upper Hill in 2018 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Xzro3juVAZxgPn1PZxAaFwwKEQloMXIEFbT3TdEd.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told the Senate that the de-gazettement of the Capitol Hill Police station in Upper Hill, Nairobi, dates back to 2018, following Cabinet approval. Mudavadi says Cabinet approved de-gazettement Capitol Hill Police station in Upper Hill in 2018 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551061/how-domestic-row-nearly-landed-man-in-jail-for-30-years-over-incest-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 How domestic row nearly landed man in jail for 30 years over incest claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QKupuaZIQVQ45yKUmiPAfHPqkjGtAopnHbDPKEZp.jpg What started as scolding by a man of his wife and two children ended up almost costing him 30 years in jail over allegations of committing incest with his 10-year-old daughter. How domestic row nearly landed man in jail for 30 years over incest claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001551062/calls-for-dialogue-on-food-and-water-safety-over-lake-nakuru-fish-saga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mcCUcTJqduMTihBRNhAFzGM0ZCSECwORPKRGGhRW.jpg Toxicologists call for a national dialogue on the safety of the water and food being consumed across the country, a debate sparked by ongoing public conversations on safety of fish in Lake Nakuru. Calls for dialogue on food and water safety over Lake Nakuru fish saga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551063/duale-escapes-jail-as-court-accepts-apology-in-contempt-case-over-ebola-facility 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Duale escapes jail as court accepts apology in contempt case over Ebola facility https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gvEKr3iPps7tSA2CFrm2Fm3DtWg4U4mTBC3ZgFjj.jpg Aden Duale avoided a possible jail term after the High Court accepted his apology and issued a strict warning over his contempt of court in relation to the disputed Ebola quarantine facility. Duale escapes jail as court accepts apology in contempt case over Ebola facility Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551064/half-of-treated-water-never-reaches-consumers-ps-korir-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Half of treated water never reaches consumers, PS Korir says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aReF3kE6aN8BJaimzcfGc7Mp4MCORIO6WT8M8hTQ.jpg Kenya is accelerating water storage projects as officials warn that nearly half of treated water is lost before reaching consumers through leakages, illegal connections and billing gaps. Half of treated water never reaches consumers, PS Korir says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551067/gideon-moi-calls-for-calm-after-renewed-angata-clashes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Gideon Moi calls for calm after renewed Ang'ata clashes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KwpyoWmGK7h3IwrhzEFPF7m7wQQ8VhQMK23SMhgY.jpg KANU chairman Gideon Moi has urged residents and security agencies to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law following renewed violence in Ang’ata Barikoi that left people dead. Gideon Moi calls for calm after renewed Ang'ata clashes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551068/ps-bitok-unveils-raft-of-measures-to-boost-tourist-numbers-revenue 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 PS Bitok unveils raft of measures to boost tourist numbers, revenue https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qHZ6FM8Cn7U8goOrv670TjWCAn7BjiDCPNAvB5Ly.jpg Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to reverse the sluggish growth in the sector and attract more visitors. PS Bitok unveils raft of measures to boost tourist numbers, revenue Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551070/sifuna-heads-back-to-court-over-fresh-odm-ouster 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Sifuna heads back to court over fresh ODM ouster https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GGq5taDgFACzOE4gfZ7oAJ7qhdNj99uRb7hxtQ3p.jpg Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed to challenge in court a fresh ODM decision removing him as Secretary General, arguing that the move is unconstitutional. Sifuna heads back to court over fresh ODM ouster Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551071/from-compliance-to-performance-why-kenya-must-rethink-public-sector-accountability 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 From compliance to performance: Why Kenya must rethink public sector accountability https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LUHAegmw4MXonT5LBrYcEpI40JnFmM9Y767pXLjk.jpg The Government of Kenya has been deliberate and consistent in its call for a productive, efficient and accountable public service. From compliance to performance: Why Kenya must rethink public sector accountability Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551073/stay-home-gachagua-tells-gen-z-ahead-of-anniversary-protests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Stay home, Gachagua tells Gen Z ahead of anniversary protests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xCVtjz8m2dZKdaUMgMzf39lZeamMjwfRFefqRfvU.jpg DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua calls on youth to shelve June 25 protests; cites excessive police force and goon infiltration. Stay home, Gachagua tells Gen Z ahead of anniversary protests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551074/kws-ranger-questioned-over-missing-fisherman-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 KWS ranger questioned over missing fisherman case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WhV2gC3DsJ7es4KKa1G9gQrTiAX6l7NvItuD3F32.jpg A KWS ranger has denied allegations linking him to the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, as he defended himself in court against charges related to the alleged abduction. KWS ranger questioned over missing fisherman case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551075/kenya-us-sh97-trillion-kwale-mineral-deal-faces-legal-hurdles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenya-US Sh9.7 trillion Kwale mineral deal faces legal hurdles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ynPt4kZOKoASiivkh3k7JtK8JlJpSSVDWqGC8vEZ.jpg The preliminary deal between Kenya and the US on the extraction of rare earth and niobium deposits at Mrima Hill in Kwale County, valued at Sh9.7 billion, has run into a legal landmine. Kenya-US Sh9.7 trillion Kwale mineral deal faces legal hurdles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001551076/dr-congos-90-minute-standing-superfan-lumumba-finally-arrives-at-the-world-cup 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 DR Congo's 90-minute standing superfan Lumumba finally arrives at the World Cup https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UuRnh8vuKDbIICXBthnemJJrWxAe8KNxcGLSdfrd.jpg DR Congo's famous superfan Michael Nkuka Mboladinga, popularly known as Lumumba Vea, arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Monday after overcoming a series of setbacks DR Congo's 90-minute standing superfan Lumumba finally arrives at the World Cup Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551077/how-sh20m-registration-fee-locks-communities-out-of-land-titles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 How Sh20m registration fee locks communities out of land titles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SgASknXsO0mDnts3npri9oWzkw87EIpLrONK9n91.jpg A decade after Kenya passed a law meant to secure community land rights, only 64 of about 1,000 communities have received title deeds. How Sh20m registration fee locks communities out of land titles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001551079/kenya-estonia-suffer-similar-excesses-from-russia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenya, Estonia suffer similar excesses from Russia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ycfxFaT9XSZUW9HW1lgEkFQ9Ia4PxHgZRmZe6Dl1.jpg Despite their vastly different contexts, Kenya and Estonia are both grappling with the effects of Russian influence, ranging from cyber threats and disinformation. Kenya, Estonia suffer similar excesses from Russia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551080/12-linked-to-kuresoi-north-shooting-chaos-released-on-bond 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 12 linked to Kuresoi North shooting chaos released on bond https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YdxjFe93aWL07vtjIGgISihlBscKHhIMoE9f1mGr.jpg Twelve suspects connected to the chaos in Kuresoi North, where three people were shot, one bus was burned, and two vehicles vandalised, have been released on bond. 12 linked to Kuresoi North shooting chaos released on bond Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551081/rights-defender-calls-for-transparency-in-compensation-of-protest-victims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Rights defender calls for transparency in compensation of protest victims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UXjqc5J0IWELpMiNgWnb3PYYmATmGTpLemCVnoWV.jpg Human rights defender David Koros, has called for a comprehensive national approach to address cases of police brutality and torture. Rights defender calls for transparency in compensation of protest victims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551082/why-african-projects-miss-deadlines-report 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Why African projects miss deadlines-report https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/g7zv0G6RFdEdfDmY8mAyv4FgE0FzjoyIJpkZxODM.jpg Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa are more likely to miss delivery deadlines than those elsewhere in the world as organisations struggle to manage growing complexity, new research shows. Why African projects miss deadlines-report Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001551083/gachagua-or-ruto-inside-malalas-mixed-signals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Gachagua or Ruto? Inside Malala's mixed signals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eZoTeJY08xK8rlxppTgnoDcO6BalnfBPcO5GAdYI.jpg Cleophas Malala has sparked speculation about his political allegiance after reaffirming ties with Rigathi Gachagua’s opposition camp while simultaneously engaging Ruto’s administration. Gachagua or Ruto? Inside Malala's mixed signals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551085/man-arrested-for-buring-his-first-wifes-body-in-maize-plantation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Man arrested for buring his first wife's body in maize plantation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lt9h543LQEAqjuVbMJ9iRHNfVcAjdlI9nlxHvslB.png A man has been arrested in Ndhiwa Sub-county for illegally burying his first wife's body in a maize plantation. Man arrested for buring his first wife's body in maize plantation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001551086/whistleblower-donors-are-bankrolling-igads-dysfunction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Whistleblower: Donors are bankrolling IGAD's dysfunction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sSXIgXWMs7WRk84z1HGKFYkQ5CbiRDYK3hEU677o.jpg A whistleblower has accused the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of financial misconduct, procurement fraud and staff intimidation under Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu Whistleblower: Donors are bankrolling IGAD's dysfunction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551087/kenya-calls-for-shift-from-aid-dependency-to-strategic-partnerships 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenya calls for shift from aid dependency to strategic partnerships https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ro0xqVG9weuxKW2kAiOOVbL4qt8pXcG7aU9R6xLr.jpg Kenya has called for a shift in global development cooperation, urging countries and institutions to move away from traditional aid models and instead embrace partnerships built on mutual interests. Kenya calls for shift from aid dependency to strategic partnerships Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551088/eadb-losses-bid-to-recover-sh13b-from-kenya-bus-service-mombasa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 EADB losses bid to recover Sh1.3b from Kenya Bus Service Mombasa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kiZ2Eegpuizxml8k01YsSuaeMPhtnloveGalsOTT.jpg It started with three Mombasa-based tycoons, standing as principal guarantors to a Sh126.75 million loan issued to Kenya Bus Service Mombasa by EADB in 1998. EADB losses bid to recover Sh1.3b from Kenya Bus Service Mombasa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551090/drama-in-senate-as-kws-rejects-knhcr-report-on-missing-lake-nakuru-fishermen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Drama in Senate as KWS rejects KNHCR report on missing Lake Nakuru fishermen https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6KyZOybwh4HxI3GFN0rRffgSKZ2k5f1JL1LJks7o.jpg A Senate committee session turned contentious after KWS rejected a KNCHR report on alleged forced disappearances of fishermen at Lake Nakuru, prompting calls for further investigations. Drama in Senate as KWS rejects KNHCR report on missing Lake Nakuru fishermen Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551091/state-begins-paying-sh4487-million-to-protest-victims-after-years-of-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 State begins paying Sh448.7 million to protest victims after years of claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4I3HT0M8ZybdICXQCDFrVs8QfhICc8uXzEkoROwm.jpg Victims of police-linked brutality between 2013-2025 to receive Sh3 million each; compensation panel chair Makau Mutua says sexual abuse and severe injury survivors to get Sh1 million. State begins paying Sh448.7 million to protest victims after years of claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551092/one-person-dead-three-injured-in-suspected-pokot-bandit-attack-in-samburu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 One person dead, three injured in suspected Pokot bandit attack in Samburu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rHyMjT5PHk4kAm0tPL4AdM2sMmJPnx1BkSlvLs8h.png One individual has been shot dead, and three others are nursing gunshot wounds following a suspected Pokot bandit attack at Loiborok in Samburu County. One person dead, three injured in suspected Pokot bandit attack in Samburu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001551093/kenya-among-six-african-nations-picked-for-global-tech-initiative 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kenya among six African nations picked for global tech initiative https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eLJeYIW668Q6gjZ5IyCYwfgNDvUDVjzNyLKxR2iZ.jpg Kenya among nine African organisations selected for a global technology accelerator supporting social enterprises that use cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Kenya among six African nations picked for global tech initiative Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551094/governor-ntutu-warns-outsiders-about-june-25-protest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Governor Ntutu warns outsiders about June 25 protest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ScLDESMvGhcomnUH0994c2GrFVxayQxW8VrXMM7x.jpg Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has warned that demonstrators from outside the county will not be allowed into Narok Town during the planned June 25 protests, citing security and economic concerns. Governor Ntutu warns outsiders about June 25 protest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551095/president-ruto-assents-to-finance-bill-2026 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 President Ruto assents to Finance Bill, 2026 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aXevq493ciRNbQkAvAO7RVjsg3AHa8Uia45POZMD.jpg President William Ruto has assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, setting in motion the next phase of the government’s fiscal and revenue-raising policies in the 2026/27 Financial Year. President Ruto assents to Finance Bill, 2026 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001551098/grief-as-student-drowns-in-lake-victoria-during-music-festival 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Grief as student drowns in Lake Victoria during music festival https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a1PxgEceeR7l6EUsXdUpy6UTn2BQ2zD30q87wQY5.jpg Grief has engulfed a family after their son drowned in Lake Victoria in Mbita sub-county. Grief as student drowns in Lake Victoria during music festival Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001551099/kitony-unveils-plans-to-return-kq-to-profitability 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 Kitony unveils plans to return KQ to profitability https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m2g7qM4zxL7mTzvQirFL7iIoEXwWGqtrjecOrgR7.jpg Kenya Airways chairman Kiprono Kitony says the airline is pursuing new investors, fleet expansion and increased African routes as part of a strategy to restore profitability after returning to losses. Kitony unveils plans to return KQ to profitability Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551101/what-financial-institutions-must-do-to-realise-their-role-in-climate-action 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 What financial institutions must do to realise their role in climate action https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bz3ZZiQdOuY2VxmMvEO7qju44qudH3JsMIgEUXGA.jpg Financial institutions must design products that are accessible to smallholder farmers, microenterprises, and vulnerable households, those on the frontlines of climate shocks. What financial institutions must do to realise their role in climate action Nairobi, Kenya 2026-06-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551102/eacc-arrests-suspect-for-impersonating-investigator 1.0 The Standard en 2026-06-23 EACC arrests suspect for impersonating investigator https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tnTyzLFCoFhVdeRFT5JwoTSGV7zI6zlSJqVOaQ9C.jpg The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a man accused of impersonating an EACC investigator and attempting to extort Sh2 million from a county government contractor. 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