https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549504/changing-police-culture-is-more-important-than-creating-new-police-units
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2026-06-05
Changing police culture is more important than creating new police units
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Instead of establishing another police service and spending public funds on study trips, the government should first address the long-standing problems within Kenya's existing police system.
Changing police culture is more important than creating new police units
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549519/wafalme-silence-uganda-to-close-in-on-nations-championship-slot
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2026-06-05
Wafalme silence Uganda to close in on Nations Championship slot
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Wafalme Stars are on course to secure their ticket to the 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Nations Championship following their Wednesday night victory against Uganda.
Wafalme silence Uganda to close in on Nations Championship slot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549520/government-seeks-out-of-court-settlement-in-chiefs-age-limit-row
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2026-06-05
Government seeks out-of-court settlement in chiefs' age limit row
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The government is seeking an out-of-court settlement in a case challenging the requirement that applicants for Chief II positions be aged 35 and above.
Government seeks out-of-court settlement in chiefs' age limit row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001549526/riding-on-virtues-oma-bus-service-paves-way-for-public-accountability
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2026-06-05
Riding on virtues, Oma bus service paves way for public accountability
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In this growing sea of corruption, and the chaos that defines the matatu sector, it’s important to reckon chinks of hope still abound.
Riding on virtues, Oma bus service paves way for public accountability
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549528/several-schools-closed-down-as-a-wave-of-unrest-unsettles-country
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2026-06-05
Several schools closed down as a wave of unrest unsettles country
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Several schools across Kenya have been closed indefinitely following a wave of student unrest, fires, and security scares that have disrupted learning.
Several schools closed down as a wave of unrest unsettles country
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549531/ten-students-arrested-after-school-fires-spark-panic-nationwide
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2026-06-05
Ten students arrested after school fires spark panic nationwide
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Ten students have been arrested in connection with a fire at Alliance High School, as nationwide school unrest and arson cases prompt calls for precautionary closures.
Ten students arrested after school fires spark panic nationwide
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001549532/1000-homa-bay-schools-lack-title-deeds
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2026-06-05
1,000 Homa Bay schools lack title deeds
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Over 1,000 schools in Homa Bay County risk land disputes as most lack title deeds, prompting authorities to push for urgent registration to secure school land.
1,000 Homa Bay schools lack title deeds
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549534/den-of-scandals-arrest-of-planning-boss-adds-another-blot-to-city-hall
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2026-06-05
Den of scandals: Arrest of planning boss adds another blot to City Hall
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Development and Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo has become the latest senior officer to be seized, barely weeks after the court sentenced Finance CEC to three months in prison.
Den of scandals: Arrest of planning boss adds another blot to City Hall
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001549538/nanyuki-leaders-reject-proposed-ebola-facility
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2026-06-05
Nanyuki leaders reject proposed Ebola facility
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Nanyuki leaders and residents have rejected a proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County, citing public health, safety, and lack of public participation.
Nanyuki leaders reject proposed Ebola facility
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549540/equipment-for-laikipia-ebola-quarantine-facility-jets-in-from-us
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2026-06-05
Equipment for Laikipia Ebola quarantine facility jets in from US
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Reports indicate that equipment and experts from the United States have arrived in Laikipia to set up a controversial Ebola quarantine facility, despite a court order halting the project.
Equipment for Laikipia Ebola quarantine facility jets in from US
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549542/ebola-threat-exposes-glaring-gaps-in-lake-region-preparedness
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2026-06-05
Ebola threat exposes glaring gaps in Lake region preparedness
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As East Africa grapples with an Ebola outbreak, concerns are mounting along the shores of Lake Victoria, where fishermen, traders, and transporters interact across porous water borders.
Ebola threat exposes glaring gaps in Lake region preparedness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549543/sportpesa-sues-20-companies-over-fkf-data-use-row
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2026-06-05
SportPesa sues 20 companies over FKF data use row
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A court battle over the use of Kenya Premier League data by football streaming platforms and betting firms has been filed.
SportPesa sues 20 companies over FKF data use row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001549545/shocking-but-not-surprising
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2026-06-05
Shocking but not surprising...
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Shocking but not surprising...
Shocking but not surprising...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-05
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549426/planned-us-ebola-quarantine-centre-a-typical-case-of-ethical-dumping
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2026-06-04
Planned US Ebola quarantine centre a typical case of ethical dumping
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The US government has suggested a plan to set up a 50-bed quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base for American citizens exposed to Ebola in the DRC
Planned US Ebola quarantine centre a typical case of ethical dumping
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549429/hospital-doctor-ordered-to-pay-sh435-million-for-misdiagnosis-of-child
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2026-06-04
Hospital, doctor ordered to pay Sh4.35 million for misdiagnosis of child
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The appellate court in Nairobi has ordered a hospital and a Neurologist, Dr Donald Oyatsi, to pay Sh4.350,000 million to the parents whose daughter died from meningitis due to misdiagnosis.
Hospital, doctor ordered to pay Sh4.35 million for misdiagnosis of child
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001549431/from-the-look-of-things-this-is-kenyas-apocalyptic-moment
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2026-06-04
From the look of things, this is Kenya's apocalyptic moment
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Is this the moment in our independence history when we have to harvest what we have planted over the past 63 years?
From the look of things, this is Kenya's apocalyptic moment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549436/radically-reform-boarding-schools-or-abolish-them
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2026-06-04
Radically reform boarding schools or abolish them
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The fire tragedy at Utumishi Secondary School in Gilgil, which claimed the lives of 16 learners and left several others seriously injured, has once again reopened a painful national conversation.
Radically reform boarding schools or abolish them
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001549437/worry-for-transporters-as-sh320m-maungu-lorry-park-woes-deepen
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2026-06-04
Worry for transporters as Sh320m Maungu lorry park woes deepen
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The multi-million-shilling Maungu lorry park in Taita Taveta, which was supposed to reduce congestion in the town and increase the county’s revenue collection, is underutilised.
Worry for transporters as Sh320m Maungu lorry park woes deepen
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549438/taking-care-of-staff-welfare-is-key-to-success-of-institutions
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2026-06-04
Taking care of staff welfare is key to success of institutions
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Kenya’s evolving public sector reform efforts have for aeons placed much attention on systems
Taking care of staff welfare is key to success of institutions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001549439/can-backyard-extensions-cure-global-housing-shortage
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2026-06-04
Can backyard extensions cure global housing shortage?
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A UN-backed report has identified backyard extensions and other infill housing solutions as practical ways to ease housing shortages, highlighting their growing role in cities such as Nairobi.
Can backyard extensions cure global housing shortage?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001549441/luxury-electric-car-imports-rise-amid-record-fuel-price-hikes
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2026-06-04
Luxury electric car imports rise amid record fuel price hikes
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The landscape of the Kenyan automotive market is set to witness a major shift following the importation of the first premium luxury Electric Vehicles through the port of Mombasa.
Luxury electric car imports rise amid record fuel price hikes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549442/iran-has-legal-authority-to-manage-the-strait-of-hormuz
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2026-06-04
Iran has legal authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz
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For generations, maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz relied not upon rigid legal dictates, but upon a foundation of mutual good faith and comity.
Iran has legal authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001549443/age-friendly-cities-a-housing-challenge-for-the-future
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2026-06-04
Age-friendly cities: A housing challenge for the future
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Experts at the World Urban Forum have called for age-friendly cities that prioritise accessible housing.
Age-friendly cities: A housing challenge for the future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549444/kenyas-financial-landscape-shows-resilience-amid-global-economic-woes
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2026-06-04
Kenya's financial landscape shows resilience amid global economic woes
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Kenya’s financial sector is demonstrating resilience despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, with steady recovery trends driven by digital innovation, and increased financial inclusion.
Kenya's financial landscape shows resilience amid global economic woes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549447/silent-trail-every-click-swipe-or-scan-creates-a-map-of-your-habits
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2026-06-04
Silent trail: Every click, swipe or scan creates a map of your habits
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Every mobile money transaction, SIM card registration, CCTV recording, supermarket loyalty card swipe, biometric scan, and public WiFi login leaves behind a trail of data.
Silent trail: Every click, swipe or scan creates a map of your habits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001549448/push-and-pull-over-new-city-police-unit
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2026-06-04
Push and pull over new city police unit
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The formation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit recently faced teething problems after it emerged that the initial proposal did not spell out the officers’ operation and command structure.
Push and pull over new city police unit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549449/rutos-new-revenue-hunt-shifts-to-landowners
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2026-06-04
Ruto's new revenue hunt shifts to landowners
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President Ruto’s administration expects ordinary revenue to shrink as a share of the economy in the next financial year and plans to reform land rent collection to offset the budget shortfall.
Ruto's new revenue hunt shifts to landowners
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001549451/do-everything-to-keep-ebola-outside-kenya
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2026-06-04
Do everything to keep Ebola outside Kenya
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There has been panic in the country over Ebola in the last few days, although the disease has yet to be detected locally.
Do everything to keep Ebola outside Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001549452/relief-as-family-gets-body-held-5-years-over-sh55m-bill
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2026-06-04
Relief as family gets body held 5 years over Sh5.5m bill
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For nearly five years, Eunice Nyambura endured pain that refused to fade: her husband’s body remained locked away in a mortuary because the family could not afford to settle a hospital bill
Relief as family gets body held 5 years over Sh5.5m bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549453/kenya-power-shelves-bid-to-hike-electricity-cost-after-uproar
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2026-06-04
Kenya Power shelves bid to hike electricity cost after uproar
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The government has yielded to public pressure and directed Kenya Power to withdraw an application it had made that would have seen power prices go up,.
Kenya Power shelves bid to hike electricity cost after uproar
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/volleyball-and-handball/article/2001549454/how-ekaru-has-scaled-sporting-heights-to-become-a-proud-olympian
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2026-06-04
How Ekaru has scaled sporting heights to become a proud Olympian
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Prolific players Moim and Murambi have played a part in shaping Ekaru.
How Ekaru has scaled sporting heights to become a proud Olympian
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549455/who-will-be-crowned-leagues-best
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2026-06-04
Who will be crowned league's best?
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Champions Gor Mahia expected to dominate awards after record-extending 22nd title.
Who will be crowned league's best?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549456/experts-say-kenyas-ebola-response-faces-gaps-in-healthcare-system
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2026-06-04
Experts say Kenya's Ebola response faces gaps in healthcare system
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Despite government assurances that Kenya is prepared to handle an Ebola outbreak, health experts warn that the country’s isolation and treatment systems remain largely inadequate.
Experts say Kenya's Ebola response faces gaps in healthcare system
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549457/new-look-harambee-stars-face-lesotho-test
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2026-06-04
New-look Harambee Stars face Lesotho test
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McCarthy confident of building a strong team ahead of Afcon qualifiers.
New-look Harambee Stars face Lesotho test
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001549458/ngos-anti-gender-violence-drive-wins-praise
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2026-06-04
NGO's anti-gender violence drive wins praise
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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga says community-driven prevention efforts offer a sustainable way of tackling gender-based violence by addressing harmful behaviours.
NGO's anti-gender violence drive wins praise
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549459/panic-hits-school-heads-as-wave-of-unrest-rages
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2026-06-04
Panic hits school heads as wave of unrest rages
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Panic has hit school administrators across the country, with many opting to send students home in the wake of rising cases of unrest.
Panic hits school heads as wave of unrest rages
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549461/judge-orders-ntsa-to-keep-audit-trail-of-instant-fines
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2026-06-04
Judge orders NTSA to keep audit trail of instant fines
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As motorists begin paying fines for minor traffic offences under the NTSA’s new instant penalty system, the rollout, launched on Monday, has been dragged to court.
Judge orders NTSA to keep audit trail of instant fines
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549463/mps-push-for-closure-of-boarding-schools-over-student-unrest
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2026-06-04
MPs push for closure of boarding schools over student unrest
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The death of 16 students in the Utumishi Senior Girls School fire incident has elicited calls for the abolishment of boarding schools.
MPs push for closure of boarding schools over student unrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549464/mps-slash-state-house-budget-pump-billions-into-welfare
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2026-06-04
MPs slash State House budget, pump billions into welfare
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MPs have revised the Ruto government’s Sh4.82 trillion budget, reallocating funds away from the presidency to insulate vulnerable sectors and fund grassroots programmes.
MPs slash State House budget, pump billions into welfare
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549465/we-wont-listen-duale-says-ebola-plan-unstoppable-as-mps-query-deal
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2026-06-04
We won't listen: Duale says Ebola plan unstoppable as MPs query deal
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to ignore public opposition and a court order on the establishment of a quarantine facility for Americans exposed the Ebola virus.
We won't listen: Duale says Ebola plan unstoppable as MPs query deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549466/court-detains-nine-students-over-deadly-utumishi-girls-dorm-fire
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2026-06-04
Court detains nine students over deadly Utumishi Girls dorm fire
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Nine students accused of causing a fire that left 16 girls dead at the Utumishi Girls Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, will spend another 21 days in custody.
Court detains nine students over deadly Utumishi Girls dorm fire
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/reproductive-health/article/2001549473/wines-agency-kwal-banks-on-menstrual-leave-to-champion-wellbeing-at-work
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2026-06-04
Wines agency KWAL banks on menstrual leave to champion wellbeing at work
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In recognition of health-related challenges associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, the policy introduces one (1) day of paid leave per month for its employees.
Wines agency KWAL banks on menstrual leave to champion wellbeing at work
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549474/matiangi-school-fire-tragedies-are-being-swept-under-the-carpet
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2026-06-04
Matiang'i: School fire tragedies are being swept under the carpet
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Matiang'i has raised concerns over what he termed as a lack of clear, timely and comprehensive investigative reports following major school disasters in the country.
Matiang'i: School fire tragedies are being swept under the carpet
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549475/rutos-pet-projects-to-gobble-up-lions-share-of-sh48-trillion-budget
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2026-06-04
Ruto's pet projects to gobble up lion's share of Sh4.8 trillion budget
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President William Ruto’s pet projects will gobble up the lion's share of the Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year
Ruto's pet projects to gobble up lion's share of Sh4.8 trillion budget
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549476/escape-from-kamiti-how-terror-suspects-fooled-guards-in-midnight-prison-break-drama
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2026-06-04
Escape from Kamiti: How terror suspects fooled guards in midnight prison break drama
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Three terrorism convicts who tried to escape Kamiti Maximum Prison are one step away from getting another round of cooling their heels behind bars for a 2021 daring plot.
Escape from Kamiti: How terror suspects fooled guards in midnight prison break drama
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549477/alliance-high-closes-indefinitely-as-11-students-held-over-planned-strike
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2026-06-04
Alliance High closes indefinitely as 11 students held over planned strike
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Alliance High School closed indefinitely after fire destroys 200 mattresses in a store on Thursday morning; police detain11 students for questioning over a planned strike linked to the incident.
Alliance High closes indefinitely as 11 students held over planned strike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549478/kabogo-58-per-cent-of-government-services-not-digitised
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2026-06-04
Kabogo: 58 per cent of government services not digitised
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ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said that only 12% out of 6,000 Government Services across Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and County Governments are fully digitised
Kabogo: 58 per cent of government services not digitised
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549480/somalia-capital-rocked-by-gunfire-and-fighting-overnight
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2026-06-04
Somalia capital rocked by gunfire and fighting overnight
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a fresh political crisis in mid-May after announcing a one-year extension of his term.
Somalia capital rocked by gunfire and fighting overnight
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549481/seven-students-kidnapped-in-nigeria-by-criminal-gang
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2026-06-04
Seven students kidnapped in Nigeria by criminal gang
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Armed gangs are blamed for raiding remote villages, looting and razing homes and kidnapping people for ransom, especially in parts of northwestern and central Nigeria.
Seven students kidnapped in Nigeria by criminal gang
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549483/lawyer-warns-kenya-breeding-lawlessness-over-ignored-court-orders
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2026-06-04
Lawyer warns Kenya breeding lawlessness over ignored court orders
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Advocate Evans Ogada has warned that Kenya is "breeding a culture of lawlessness" by repeatedly defying court orders.
Lawyer warns Kenya breeding lawlessness over ignored court orders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001549486/gunfire-kills-teen-wounds-three-after-us-graduation-ceremony
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2026-06-04
Gunfire kills teen, wounds three after US graduation ceremony
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Gun violence kills thousands of people every year in the United States, where a constitutional right to bear arms trumps demands for stricter rules.
Gunfire kills teen, wounds three after US graduation ceremony
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549491/no-early-midterm-break-says-bitok-amid-schools-unrest
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2026-06-04
No early midterm break, says Bitok amid schools' unrest
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Basic Education PS Bitok rules out early school closure amid wave of unrest, says learning remains uninterrupted and nationwide safety audit ongoing.
No early midterm break, says Bitok amid schools' unrest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549492/we-fell-short-on-us-ebola-facility-communication-health-ministry-admits
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2026-06-04
We fell short on US Ebola facility communication; Health ministry admits
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“We are going to improve the entire ecosystem of communication,” Duale said while on Citizen TV.
We fell short on US Ebola facility communication; Health ministry admits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549494/alliance-high-school-parents-speak-after-night-fire-leads-to-school-closure
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2026-06-04
Alliance High School parents speak after night fire leads to school closure
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Parents expressed concern over the disturbing pattern of school fires in recent weeks, suggesting that the incidents may not be coincidental.
Alliance High School parents speak after night fire leads to school closure
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001549496/eacc-raid-nets-sh65-million-at-syokimau-home-of-nairobi-county-official
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2026-06-04
EACC raid nets Sh65 million at Syokimau home of Nairobi County official
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered Sh65.3 million from the home of Nairobi Chief Officer for Urban Planning, Patrick Analo, following a raid on his Syokimau residence.
EACC raid nets Sh65 million at Syokimau home of Nairobi County official
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001549497/loans-recovery-crackdown
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2026-06-04
Loans recovery crackdown...
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Loans recovery crackdown...
Loans recovery crackdown...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549499/kenyan-elected-to-global-intellectual-property-enforcement-body
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2026-06-04
Kenyan elected to global intellectual property enforcement body
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The unanimous election by WIPO member states places Kenya at the forefront of international efforts to combat counterfeiting and strengthen intellectual property rights enforcement.
Kenyan elected to global intellectual property enforcement body
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549500/au-commission-condemns-mogadishu-clashes-as-somalia-faces-twin-crises
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2026-06-04
AU Commission condemns Mogadishu clashes as Somalia faces twin crises
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AUC has condemned armed clashes in Mogadishu between opposition forces and state security troops, as the violence threatened to derail Somalia's response Ebola.
AU Commission condemns Mogadishu clashes as Somalia faces twin crises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549501/guardiola-quit-100-times-before-leaving-says-man-city-chairman
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2026-06-04
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman
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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting "100 times" before finally leaving at the end of this season.
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549503/sudan-dr-congo-top-worlds-most-neglected-crises-norway-aid-group
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2026-06-04
Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid group
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Sudan, which since 2023 has been ravaged by a bloody conflict between two rival generals, has more than nine million internally displaced people, the Norwegian Refugee Council.
Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid group
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549506/we-are-not-rivals-ramaphosa-hails-kenya-south-africa-ties
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2026-06-04
'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa ties
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Ruto said that health, education, and aviation remain key pillars of cooperation between Kenya and South Africa.
'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa ties
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549508/court-slashes-award-to-supermarket-employee-sacked-over-cake-business
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2026-06-04
Court slashes award to supermarket employee sacked over cake business
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The High Court in Nakuru has ordered Naivas Supermarket to pay Sh122,706 for sacking its employee who was selling cakes and cookies in breach of the conflict-of-interest clause in his contract.
Court slashes award to supermarket employee sacked over cake business
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549509/court-gives-mbadi-wandayi-14-days-to-respond-to-fuel-price-case
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2026-06-04
Court gives Mbadi, Wandayi 14 days to respond to fuel price case
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The High Court has given Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi 14 days to file their responses in a petition challenging the fuel price hike.
Court gives Mbadi, Wandayi 14 days to respond to fuel price case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001549511/uk-mp-sues-musks-xai-over-fake-sexualised-images
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2026-06-04
UK MP sues Musk's xAI over fake sexualised images
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X's algorithms are also under investigation in France.
UK MP sues Musk's xAI over fake sexualised images
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549512/ministry-rules-out-early-school-closure-amid-rising-arson-cases
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2026-06-04
Ministry rules out early school closure amid rising arson cases
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Basic Education PS Bitok rules out early school closure amid wave of unrest, says learning remains uninterrupted and nationwide safety audit ongoing.
Ministry rules out early school closure amid rising arson cases
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549515/senate-raises-concerns-over-rising-cases-of-missing-children
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2026-06-04
Senate raises concerns over rising cases of missing children
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Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has raised concern over the increasing number of missing children cases across Kenya.
Senate raises concerns over rising cases of missing children
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549518/man-jailed-40-years-for-defiling-his-9-year-old-niece
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2026-06-04
Man jailed 40 years for defiling his 9-year-old niece
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Paul Murithi Wanjohi, 22, was accused that on November 22, 2023, at Kiamuiru village in Nyeri County he defiled DWN, a girl aged 9
Man jailed 40 years for defiling his 9-year-old niece
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001549521/nairobi-city-marathon-pairs-air-sensors-with-5000-tree-legacy-plan
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2026-06-04
Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy plan
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The cornerstone of this year's sustainability drive is the strategic installation of four specialised air quality control sensors on Nairobi City Marathon route.
Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549522/ebola-and-the-american-fear-factor
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2026-06-04
Ebola and the American fear factor...
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In a strange twist of events, both Kenya and Congo find themselves in the middle of a storm of global proportions and magnitude, because of the current Ebola pandemic.
Ebola and the American fear factor...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001549525/st-georges-girls-secondary-school-to-close-on-friday-as-unrest-spreads
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2026-06-04
St George's Girls Secondary School to close on Friday as unrest spreads
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The school principal confirmed that arrangements had been made for pick-up to begin at 8 am on June 5.
St George's Girls Secondary School to close on Friday as unrest spreads
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549533/disability-leaders-demand-cabinet-post-ahead-of-2027-election
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2026-06-04
Disability leaders demand Cabinet post ahead of 2027 election
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Persons with disabilities have demanded a Cabinet appointment ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting that no person with a disability has ever served in the Cabinet since independence.
Disability leaders demand Cabinet post ahead of 2027 election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001549539/tech-firms-rush-to-put-small-shops-online-as-market-race-intensifies
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2026-06-04
Tech firms rush to put small shops online as market race intensifies
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Competition to digitise Kenya’s MSMEs is intensifying as tech firms target an underserved market despite rising internet access, digital payments and e-commerce growth.
Tech firms rush to put small shops online as market race intensifies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549541/ebola-facility-in-laikipia-targets-to-wipe-mlima-community-gachagua
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2026-06-04
Ebola facility in Laikipia targets to wipe 'Mlima' community, Gachagua
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Laikipia County.
Ebola facility in Laikipia targets to wipe 'Mlima' community, Gachagua
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001549546/dont-care
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2026-06-04
Don't Care
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Don't Care
Don't Care
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001549548/wajir-residents-decry-neglect-despite-madaraka-day-fanfare
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2026-06-04
Wajir residents decry neglect despite Madaraka Day fanfare
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A section of Wajir South residents feel sidelined even after the fanfare stories surrounding the newly built Wajir Stadium that hosted this year’s historic Madaraka Day celebrations.
Wajir residents decry neglect despite Madaraka Day fanfare
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549550/kenyan-tea-exports-to-south-africa-set-to-rise-after-trade-barrier-removal
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2026-06-04
Kenyan tea exports to South Africa set to rise after trade barrier removal
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Kenyan tea exports to South Africa are expected to increase significantly following an agreement between the two countries to remove trade barriers that had hindered market access.
Kenyan tea exports to South Africa set to rise after trade barrier removal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549551/ntsa-summons-psv-saccos-after-deadly-car-crashes
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2026-06-04
NTSA summons PSV saccos after deadly car crashes
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NTSA has summoned officials from Risen Sacco and Royal Swift Express Limited following two separate road crashes that occurred on Thursday along Nairobi’s Enterprise Road.
NTSA summons PSV saccos after deadly car crashes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549310/sakaja-faces-jail-over-alleged-plot-to-help-kerich-dodge-prison
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2026-06-04
Sakaja faces jail over alleged plot to help Kerich dodge prison
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is now staring at a civil jail term after a law firm accused him in court of aiding his Finance CEC Charles Kerich's alleged flight to Dubai
Sakaja faces jail over alleged plot to help Kerich dodge prison
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-04
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