https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001550383/wilson-airport-runway-revamp-leaves-airlines-counting-losses
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2026-06-16
Wilson Airport runway revamp leaves airlines counting losses
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Airlines operating at Wilson Airport say delayed runway rehabilitation works have caused losses exceeding Sh620 million, with operators warning of rising costs and greater disruption.
Wilson Airport runway revamp leaves airlines counting losses
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001550388/how-mbadis-no-new-tax-budget-may-increase-cost-of-doing-business
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2026-06-16
How Mbadi's 'no new tax' budget may increase cost of doing business
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Although the 2026/27 budget introduces no major new taxes, experts warn that stricter tax administration and compliance measures could raise the cost of doing business.
How Mbadi's 'no new tax' budget may increase cost of doing business
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550400/kenyas-forests-under-siege-as-development-pressure-mounts
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2026-06-16
Kenya's forests under siege as development pressure mounts
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Kenya’s forests and protected parks, including Nairobi National Park, Karura Forest and Imenti Forest, are facing mounting development pressure.
Kenya's forests under siege as development pressure mounts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550407/zimbabwean-fraudsters-firm-secures-stake-in-sh375b-jkia-deal
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2026-06-16
Zimbabwean fraudster's firm secures stake in Sh375b JKIA deal
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A Sh375 billion expansion deal for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has sparked controversy after Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm joined a Chinese-led consortium.
Zimbabwean fraudster's firm secures stake in Sh375b JKIA deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550411/matiangi-warns-of-id-fraud-crisis-blames-state-for-enabling-cartels
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2026-06-16
Matiang'i warns of ID fraud crisis, blames State for enabling cartels
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Fred Matiang'i has warned that mismanagement and corruption in Kenya’s identification system are undermining the integrity of passports and ID documents.
Matiang'i warns of ID fraud crisis, blames State for enabling cartels
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550413/families-agonising-over-loved-ones-killed-missing
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2026-06-16
Families agonising over loved ones killed, missing
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Families of people killed or missing in alleged cases of police brutality and enforced disappearances continue to seek justice and accountability, despite plans for compensation.
Families agonising over loved ones killed, missing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550418/untouchables-inside-a-cabinet-where-failure-gets-rewarded
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2026-06-16
Untouchables: Inside a Cabinet where failure gets rewarded
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Critics and political analysts argue that President William Ruto has continued to retain and redeploy underperforming Cabinet and Principal Secretaries.
Untouchables: Inside a Cabinet where failure gets rewarded
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550419/ruto-courts-village-elders-with-monthly-stipends-in-tutam-plan
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2026-06-16
Ruto courts village elders with monthly stipends in 'Tutam' plan
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Expanded funding for village elders and cash transfer programmes in the 2026 Finance Bill has sparked debate.
Ruto courts village elders with monthly stipends in 'Tutam' plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550338/world-half-marathon-bronze-medallist-reline-targets-strong-season
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2026-06-15
World half-marathon bronze medallist Reline targets strong season
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World half-marathon bronze medallist Catherine Reline is hopeful of a brilliant season after her three-peat in the sixth edition of Moi Kapsowar Girls 21km Run on Saturday.
World half-marathon bronze medallist Reline targets strong season
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550339/birthright-auction-how-foreigners-obtain-kenyan-ids-passports-at-only-sh15000
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2026-06-15
Birthright auction: How foreigners obtain Kenyan IDs, passports at only Sh15,000
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Kenya could be staring at one of the most serious national security threats in recent history as foreigners obtain Kenyan identity cards and passports through rogue networks.
Birthright auction: How foreigners obtain Kenyan IDs, passports at only Sh15,000
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550340/how-elon-musks-trillionaire-status-dwarfs-kenyas-sh482tr-budget
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2026-06-15
How Elon Musk's trillionaire status dwarfs Kenya's Sh4.82tr budget
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If Musk were to liquidate his SpaceX holdings and channel the money to Kenya, he could fund the national budget for more than 25 years.
How Elon Musk's trillionaire status dwarfs Kenya's Sh4.82tr budget
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550341/arrest-goons-or-quit-sapit-tells-kanja-over-all-saints-raid
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2026-06-15
Arrest goons or quit, Sapit tells Kanja over All Saints raid
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Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit, demands immediate arrest and prosecution of goons who have been intimidating Kenyans, failure to which the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, should resign.
Arrest goons or quit, Sapit tells Kanja over All Saints raid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550342/kangata-joins-opposition-camp-as-2027-race-heats-up
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2026-06-15
Kang'ata joins opposition camp as 2027 race heats up
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Weeks after ditching the UDA, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has joined the Linda Mwananchi team, which he said is working towards bringing change in the country’s leadership.
Kang'ata joins opposition camp as 2027 race heats up
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550343/how-state-house-gobbled-sh116-billion-in-nine-months
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2026-06-15
How State House gobbled Sh11.6 billion in nine months
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State House spent Sh11.6 billion in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest National Government Budget Implementation Review Report.
How State House gobbled Sh11.6 billion in nine months
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550344/woman-ends-33-year-marriage-to-comoros-man-returns-sh50000-dowry
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2026-06-15
Woman ends 33-year marriage to Comoros man, returns Sh50,000 dowry
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A young AMA was reluctantly married off 33 years ago to his late father’s friend DYA in an arranged marriage, and they sired five children.
Woman ends 33-year marriage to Comoros man, returns Sh50,000 dowry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550345/government-officials-knock-on-russias-door-for-jobs-despite-loss-of-kenyan-lives
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2026-06-15
Government officials knock on Russia's door for jobs despite loss of Kenyan lives
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Government officials keep trooping to the Russian capital, Moscow, and territories frowned upon by a larger part of the world, following reports of human trafficking.
Government officials knock on Russia's door for jobs despite loss of Kenyan lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550347/japan-fight-back-in-2-2-dutch-thriller-at-world-cup
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2026-06-15
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
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Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550348/diallo-strikes-late-as-ivory-coast-stun-ecuador-at-world-cup
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2026-06-15
Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
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Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday.
Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550349/more-billions-to-rutos-office
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2026-06-15
More billions to Ruto's office...
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More billions to Ruto's office...
More billions to Ruto's office...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550350/sweden-demolish-tunisia-5-1-to-seize-control-of-world-cup-group
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2026-06-15
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
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Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F.
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550352/safaricom-ordered-to-pay-innovator-sh14b-over-mpesa-go-copyright-dispute
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2026-06-15
Safaricom ordered to pay innovator Sh1.4b over Mpesa Go copyright dispute
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The High Court has ordered Safaricom to pay Sh1.4 billion in damages to an innovator for infringing copyright in the development of "Manage Child Account" and "Mpesa Go" products.
Safaricom ordered to pay innovator Sh1.4b over Mpesa Go copyright dispute
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550353/rivalry-intensifies-in-bungoma-as-didmus-barasa-counters-gachaguas-tour
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2026-06-15
Rivalry intensifies in Bungoma as Didmus Barasa counters Gachagua's tour
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Political supremacy battles seem to be building up in Bungoma County as alignments shift as Kenya Kwanza and the opposition face each other.
Rivalry intensifies in Bungoma as Didmus Barasa counters Gachagua's tour
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001550356/how-4k-club-is-turning-learners-into-champions-of-sustainable-farming
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2026-06-15
How 4K Club is turning learners into champions of sustainable farming
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The 4K Club helps learners develop practical skills in agroecology and regenerative agriculture while nurturing leadership, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
How 4K Club is turning learners into champions of sustainable farming
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550357/anti-jigger-campaign-brings-relief-to-vulnerable-learners-in-bungoma
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2026-06-15
Anti-jigger campaign brings relief to vulnerable learners in Bungoma
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Infected learners, mainly from poor backgrounds in Khasoko Ward, Bumula Constituency, continue to grapple with a situation that has robbed them of confidence and dignity.
Anti-jigger campaign brings relief to vulnerable learners in Bungoma
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001550358/budget-2026-27-the-long-and-short-of-it
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2026-06-15
Budget 2026-27: The long and short of it
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This will be a wananchi’s budget if it transforms their lives with more money in their pockets and more optimism.
Budget 2026-27: The long and short of it
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550359/kq-to-revive-grounded-jets-as-it-seeks-sh194b-in-turnaround-funds
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2026-06-15
KQ to revive grounded jets as it seeks Sh194b in turnaround funds
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The national carrier is also eyeing $1.5 billion (Sh194 billion) in fresh capital injection by March next year to fund its turnaround plans.
KQ to revive grounded jets as it seeks Sh194b in turnaround funds
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550361/nacada-partners-with-rift-valley-clergy-in-fight-against-drug-and-alcohol-abuse
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2026-06-15
Nacada partners with Rift Valley clergy in fight against drug and alcohol abuse
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The move comes after reports indicated that Rift Valley recorded the highest number of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country over the last two and a half years.
Nacada partners with Rift Valley clergy in fight against drug and alcohol abuse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550362/ruto-assents-to-revenue-sharing-bill-2026-allowing-counties-to-get-sh428b
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2026-06-15
Ruto assents to Revenue Sharing Bill 2026, allowing counties to get Sh428b
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President Ruto assents to Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Sh428B to counties for FY 2026/27, up from Sh415B in FY 2025/26 to boost devolution.
Ruto assents to Revenue Sharing Bill 2026, allowing counties to get Sh428b
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550364/world-cup-we-need-to-stop-cheering-for-others-and-work-towards-kenyas-moment-in-2030
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2026-06-15
World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030
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Every four years, Kenyans throw themselves into the World Cup with a passion that is frankly embarrassing given one inconvenient truth: we are never actually there.
World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550365/kenya-welcomes-us-iran-peace-agreement
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2026-06-15
Kenya welcomes US-Iran Peace Agreement
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Kenya welcomes the US-Iran peace deal, says it will ease pressure on African economies hit by soaring fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs.
Kenya welcomes US-Iran Peace Agreement
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550368/ol-pejeta-to-expand-scholarship-programme-improve-school-infrastructure
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2026-06-15
Ol Pejeta to expand scholarship programme, improve school infrastructure
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More than 100 vulnerable learners could benefit from scholarships next year as Ol Pejeta Conservancy moves to expand its education support programme.
Ol Pejeta to expand scholarship programme, improve school infrastructure
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550369/at-least-2300-killed-this-year-in-haiti-gang-violence-un
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2026-06-15
At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence: UN
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Gang violence has killed at least 2,300 people in Haiti this year, while nearly 100 have been kidnapped, the United Nations said Monday.
At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence: UN
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001550370/eu-welcomes-us-iran-deal-to-end-costly-war
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2026-06-15
EU welcomes US-Iran deal to end 'costly war'
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"Weapons must now fall silent," Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council urged.
EU welcomes US-Iran deal to end 'costly war'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001550371/uk-pm-announces-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s
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2026-06-15
UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
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The ban will not affect messaging services such as WhatsApp.
UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550373/protest-victims-to-be-compensated-from-next-week
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2026-06-15
Protest victims to be compensated from next week
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Compensation for protest victims begins next week, Panel of Experts on Compensation chairperson Prof Makau Mutua says verification of 1,101 victims ongoing.
Protest victims to be compensated from next week
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550374/looting-vandalism-victims-excluded-from-sh2bn-compensation-says-knchr
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2026-06-15
Looting, vandalism victims excluded from Sh2bn compensation says KNCHR
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Compensation for protest victims begins next week, Panel of Experts on Compensation chairperson Prof Makau Mutua says verification of 1,101 victims ongoing.
Looting, vandalism victims excluded from Sh2bn compensation says KNCHR
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550375/africas-food-future-does-not-depend-on-land-alone-but-also-on-its-waters
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2026-06-15
Africa's food future does not depend on land alone but also on its waters
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Since 2000, aquaculture production in Africa has grown by an average of almost eight per cent annually, but despite this, the continent still produces only 2.3 per cent of global production.
Africa's food future does not depend on land alone but also on its waters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550376/oburu-calls-for-end-to-political-goonism
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2026-06-15
Oburu calls for end to political goonism
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ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has condemned what he termed the rising culture of political “goonism” in Kenya, warning that hired violence is undermining democracy and threatening public safety.
Oburu calls for end to political goonism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550378/ruto-calls-for-end-to-cycle-of-violence
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2026-06-15
Ruto calls for end to cycle of violence
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President William Ruto has called for an end to what he described as a recurring cycle of violence, destruction and loss of life that often follows public protests in Kenya.
Ruto calls for end to cycle of violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550379/slovakia-reaffirms-economic-ties-with-kenya
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2026-06-15
Slovakia reaffirms economic ties with Kenya
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The Slovak government has reaffirmed economic ties with Kenya and its commitment to expanding cooperation in various sectors.
Slovakia reaffirms economic ties with Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550380/court-awards-sh355m-to-victims-of-police-brutality-during-2023-azimio-protests
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2026-06-15
Court awards Sh35.5m to victims of police brutality during 2023 Azimio protests
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The High Court in Kisumu has awarded more than Sh35.5 million in compensation to 28 victims and families affected by police operations during the 2023 anti-government protests.
Court awards Sh35.5m to victims of police brutality during 2023 Azimio protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550381/wanjigi-urges-rejection-of-finance-bill-2026-terms-budget-a-debt-trap
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2026-06-15
Wanjigi urges rejection of Finance Bill 2026, terms budget a 'debt trap'
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Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has urged Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, arguing that it imposes higher taxes to service unsustainable and allegedly illegitimate debt.
Wanjigi urges rejection of Finance Bill 2026, terms budget a 'debt trap'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550385/no-gun-and-no-shooter-identified-in-rex-masai-killing-ipoa-tells-court
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2026-06-15
No gun and no shooter identified in Rex Masai killing, IPOA tells court
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The gun used to kill Rex Masai, the bullet that struck him and the spent cartridge were never recovered, IPOA investigator told a Nairobi court on Monday.
No gun and no shooter identified in Rex Masai killing, IPOA tells court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550390/the-oceans-best-guardians-are-the-coastal-communities
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2026-06-15
The ocean's best guardians are the coastal communities
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The fishermen at Watamu who know the reef by name, who can read the colour of water the way others read weather forecasts understand it far better than people who only study it.
The ocean's best guardians are the coastal communities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550393/senators-husband-charged-over-car-ownership-cybercrime-allegations
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2026-06-15
Senator's husband charged over car ownership, cybercrime allegations
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Christopher Munene, husband of Senator Tabitha Mutinda, has been charged in a Nairobi court over alleged forgery and cybercrime linked to a Toyota Prado ownership dispute.
Senator's husband charged over car ownership, cybercrime allegations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550394/court-told-nairobi-cec-kerich-is-on-official-duty-abroad-despite-conviction-for-contempt
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2026-06-15
Court told Nairobi CEC Kerich is on 'official duty' abroad despite conviction for contempt
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Controversy is surrounding the fate of Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich after conflicting accounts emerged before the High Court over his whereabouts and employment status.
Court told Nairobi CEC Kerich is on 'official duty' abroad despite conviction for contempt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550396/why-frances-east-africa-pivot-faces-a-rough-landing
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2026-06-15
Why France's East Africa pivot faces a rough landing
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Faced with shrinking influence in West and Central Africa, France is eyeing Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy and one of Africa’s most influential diplomatic hubs.
Why France's East Africa pivot faces a rough landing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550398/voters-must-see-beyond-religious-rhetoric-that-hides-political-tricks
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2026-06-15
Voters must see beyond religious rhetoric that hides political tricks
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A public figure invokes the name of God, quotes Scripture at a press conference, or opens a meeting with prayer and citizens interpret this as a signal of moral accountability.
Voters must see beyond religious rhetoric that hides political tricks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550399/israel-reverses-course-on-ebola-travel-ban-removes-kenya-rwanda
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2026-06-15
Israel reverses course on Ebola travel ban, removes Kenya, Rwanda
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Israel has removed Kenya and Rwanda from a list of countries under temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions.
Israel reverses course on Ebola travel ban, removes Kenya, Rwanda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550401/ruto-heads-to-france-as-kenya-pushes-africas-agenda-at-g7
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2026-06-15
Ruto heads to France as Kenya pushes Africa's agenda at G7
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President Ruto departs for the G7 Summit in France to represent Africa, push for financial reforms, and market Kenya as a digital hub, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed says.
Ruto heads to France as Kenya pushes Africa's agenda at G7
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550412/court-orders-ngenga-to-pay-couple-sh1m-after-failed-business-deal
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2026-06-15
Court orders Ngenga to pay couple Sh1m after failed business deal
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A Politician has suffered a blow after a Nairobi court ordered him to refund Sh1 million to a couple over a failed commercial arrangement, marking a setback to his political and business reputation.
Court orders Ngenga to pay couple Sh1m after failed business deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001550414/tech-firms-expand-beyond-smartphones-as-consumer-ecosystems-grow
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2026-06-15
Tech firms expand beyond smartphones as consumer ecosystems grow
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Technology firms are expanding beyond smartphones and basic accessories as they compete for consumer spending, moving into home appliances, personal care devices and household products.
Tech firms expand beyond smartphones as consumer ecosystems grow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550415/spain-held-by-tiny-cape-verde-at-world-cup-as-iran-make-bow
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2026-06-15
Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
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Spain held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.
Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550417/govt-allocates-sh55m-for-bridges-as-720-bura-families-get-land-cards
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2026-06-15
Govt allocates Sh55m for bridges as 720 Bura families get land cards
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The government has allocated Sh55 million to build two bridges at the Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County and issued land ownership cards to 720 farming families.
Govt allocates Sh55m for bridges as 720 Bura families get land cards
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550300/governance-by-goons-must-come-to-an-end
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2026-06-15
Governance-by-goons must come to an end
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The use of hired goons to disrupt lawful public gatherings and discussions in Kenya undermines constitutional freedoms, democratic accountability, and the rule of law.
Governance-by-goons must come to an end
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550302/disregard-of-court-orders-is-impunity-and-we-must-resist-it
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2026-06-15
Disregard of court orders is impunity and we must resist it
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While court decisions can and should be scrutinised, criticised, appealed, or reviewed, they must still be obeyed unless lawfully overturned.
Disregard of court orders is impunity and we must resist it
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550304/transmission-ppp-will-greatly-boost-kenyas-energy-sector
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2026-06-15
Transmission PPP will greatly boost Kenya's energy sector
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While Kenya has successfully attracted private investment in electricity generation for many years, transmission infrastructure has remained largely publicly financed.
Transmission PPP will greatly boost Kenya's energy sector
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550305/on-gachaguas-judgment-the-high-court-ended-up-impeaching-itself
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2026-06-15
On Gachagua's judgment, the High Court ended up impeaching itself
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The court delivered a contradictory judgment by finding that the Senate violated Gachagua’s constitutional right to a fair hearing while simultaneously upholding the impeachment outcome.
On Gachagua's judgment, the High Court ended up impeaching itself
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001550307/communities-to-co-manage-mumoni-mutitu-forests-after-deal
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2026-06-15
Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal
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Communities around Mumoni and Mutitu forests in Kitui will now take a formal role in protecting and managing the dryland ecosystems following the launch of a new Participatory Forest Management Plan.
Communities to co-manage Mumoni, Mutitu forests after deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001550309/kenya-rolls-out-marine-spatial-plan-to-guide-coastal-growth
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2026-06-15
Kenya rolls out marine spatial plan to guide coastal growth
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Marine Spatial Plan is a comprehensive framework for managing and allocating marine and coastal resources sustainably while balancing environmental conservation with economic development.
Kenya rolls out marine spatial plan to guide coastal growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001550311/major-push-to-heal-aberdare-catchment
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2026-06-15
Major push to heal Aberdare catchment
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A grassroots organisation is working to restore and maintain 2,500 hectares of land along Lake Ol’Bolossat and the Ewaso Nyiro River in Nyandarua County over the next four years.
Major push to heal Aberdare catchment
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001550317/how-butterfly-farming-is-saving-taita-hills-forests-rare-species
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2026-06-15
How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species
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Butterfly farming encourages conservation because butterflies depend on specific plant species to complete their life cycles.
How butterfly farming is saving Taita Hills forests' rare species
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550318/43-of-healthcare-workers-in-kenya-report-depression-symptoms-new-study-shows
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2026-06-15
43 of healthcare workers in Kenya report depression symptoms, New study shows
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A new study suggests that many health workers are grappling with mental health challenges, raising important questions about workforce wellbeing and the quality of care patients receive.
43 of healthcare workers in Kenya report depression symptoms, New study shows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550322/how-age-expression-and-sleep-combine-to-shape-facial-wrinkles-over-time
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2026-06-15
How age, expression and sleep combine to shape facial wrinkles over time
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Wrinkles are an insecurity that has fuelled a lot of cosmetic businesses with both women and men going out of their way to buy heavily advertised products that claim to reduce or remove wrinkles.
How age, expression and sleep combine to shape facial wrinkles over time
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001550323/deadly-risk-hidden-dangers-of-quitting-alcohol-cold-turkey
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2026-06-15
Deadly risk: Hidden dangers of quitting alcohol cold turkey
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While developing alcohol dependence may seem gradual and harmless, quitting is often far more difficult than many people imagine.
Deadly risk: Hidden dangers of quitting alcohol cold turkey
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550326/enlarged-tonsils-the-silent-condition-affecting-childrens-breathing
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2026-06-15
Enlarged tonsils: The silent condition affecting children's breathing
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While tonsils and adenoids play an important role in the immune system, they can become enlarged due to recurrent infections, allergies, or environmental irritants, particularly in young children.
Enlarged tonsils: The silent condition affecting children's breathing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/reproductive-health/article/2001550327/i-feared-losing-my-baby-reginas-journey-through-epileptic-pregnancy
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2026-06-15
I feared losing my baby: Regina's journey through epileptic pregnancy
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In epilepsy, groups of brain cells can suddenly “misfire” all at once, creating abnormal electrical patterns.
I feared losing my baby: Regina's journey through epileptic pregnancy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550329/cloud-technology-brings-clearer-mri-scans-to-africa
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2026-06-15
Cloud technology brings clearer MRI scans to Africa
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Tyger, to improve the quality of MRI scans generated by ultra-low-field systems, a development that could expand access to advanced medical imaging in underserved communities across Africa.
Cloud technology brings clearer MRI scans to Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550332/rising-gbv-cases-stretch-shelters-support-services-to-the-limit
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2026-06-15
Rising GBV cases stretch shelters, support services to the limit
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Stakeholders are calling for urgent government intervention, including increased funding for GBV and mental health services, the establishment of more government-run shelters, and awareness campaigns.
Rising GBV cases stretch shelters, support services to the limit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550333/how-supplementary-budgets-water-down-main-plan-alter-projects
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2026-06-15
How supplementary budgets water down main plan, alter projects
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Over the current financial year, the budget for State House was initially set at Sh8.58 billion but this, however, ballooned to Sh17 billion in the supplementary budget.
How supplementary budgets water down main plan, alter projects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550334/diesel-drops-by-sh10-as-petrol-kerosene-remain-unchanged
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2026-06-15
Diesel drops by Sh10 as petrol, kerosene remain unchanged
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has slashed Sh10 off the price of diesel in the latest fuel pricing cycle, as earlier directed by President William Ruto.
Diesel drops by Sh10 as petrol, kerosene remain unchanged
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-15
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