https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555208/ruto-why-national-dialogue-had-to-happen-before-2027-and-why-political-interests-shouldnt-shape-the-countrys-future
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Ruto : Why national dialogue had to happen before 2027 and why political interests shouldn't' shape the country's future
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President Ruto defended launching Vision 2060 talks ahead of the 2027 election, saying Kenya must pursue long-term development beyond political cycles.
Ruto : Why national dialogue had to happen before 2027 and why political interests shouldn't' shape the country's future
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555135/ebola-search-surge-in-kenya-what-are-kenyans-asking-google
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2026-08-13
Ebola search surge in Kenya: What are Kenyans asking Google?
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“Ebola outbreak” was the leading related search, followed by “what is Ebola” and “what causes Ebola”.
Ebola search surge in Kenya: What are Kenyans asking Google?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555138/jungle-rules-at-play
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2026-08-13
Jungle rules at play
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Jungle rules at play
Jungle rules at play
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555169/why-sifunakalonzo-ticket-could-reshape-2027-presidential-race
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2026-08-13
Why SifunaKalonzo ticket could reshape 2027 presidential race
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A possible Edwin Sifuna–Kalonzo Musyoka presidential ticket may carry a higher national perceptive value than the current William Ruto–Kithure Kindiki pairing.
Why SifunaKalonzo ticket could reshape 2027 presidential race
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555171/speed-up-devolution-of-key-energy-sector-functions
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2026-08-13
Speed up devolution of key energy sector functions
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More than a decade after the advent of devolution, Kenya’s energy sector remains devolved in law but predominantly centralised in practice.
Speed up devolution of key energy sector functions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555184/ruto-why-national-dialogue-had-to-happen-before-2027
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2026-08-13
Ruto : Why national dialogue had to happen before 2027
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President William Ruto yesterday came to the defense of the timing of the launch of the national dialogue on the vision 2060 economic transformation plan
Ruto : Why national dialogue had to happen before 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555187/rutos-unfulfilled-youth-promises-with-vision-2060-on-the-horizon
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2026-08-13
Ruto's unfulfilled youth promises with Vision 2060 on the horizon
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As the world commemorated the International Youth Day yesterday, youth in Kenya continue to bear the brunt of a protracted failure of successive administrations
Ruto's unfulfilled youth promises with Vision 2060 on the horizon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555188/co-op-bank-records-sh18b-half-year-profit-on-subsidiaries-growth
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2026-08-13
Co-op Bank records Sh18b half-year profit on subsidiaries growth
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya has posted a 28 per cent surge in half-year net profit, marking its strongest-ever first-half performance.
Co-op Bank records Sh18b half-year profit on subsidiaries growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555189/ruaraka-land-row-moves-to-supreme-court-as-mburus-companies-fight-sh15bn-recovery
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2026-08-13
Ruaraka land row moves to Supreme Court as Mburu's companies fight Sh1.5bn recovery
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The Sh3.2 billion Ruaraka land battle pitting the government against businessman Francis Mburu has landed in the Supreme Court.
Ruaraka land row moves to Supreme Court as Mburu's companies fight Sh1.5bn recovery
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555190/concerns-over-the-delayed-reopening-of-central-park-as-sakaja-kdf-differ
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2026-08-13
Concerns over the delayed reopening of Central Park as Sakaja, KDF differ
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Concern has emerged over the prolonged delay in reopening Nairobi Central Park, almost four years after it was closed for renovation.
Concerns over the delayed reopening of Central Park as Sakaja, KDF differ
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555191/enticing-presentations-as-music-festivals-gala-enters-day-2
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2026-08-13
Enticing presentations as Music Festivals Gala enters day 2
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Kenya Music Festival Gala showcased young talent while promoting cultural heritage, unity, creativity and the growing role of music in the creative economy.
Cultural Heritage
Enticing presentations as Music Festivals Gala enters day 2
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001555192/india-overtakes-china-as-biggest-supplier-of-seafarers-as-demand-sours-to-25m
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2026-08-13
India overtakes China as biggest supplier of seafarers as demand sours to 2.5m
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The Republic of India has overtaken China and become the second-largest supplier of seafarers in the world, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report, 2026.
India overtakes China as biggest supplier of seafarers as demand sours to 2.5m
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555193/ipoa-chairperson-nominee-vetted-advocates-for-police-body-cameras
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2026-08-13
IPOA Chairperson nominee vetted, advocates for police body cameras
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IPOA chair nominee Duncan Ojwang has pledged CCTV cameras, police body cameras and stronger powers to tackle police brutality and deaths in custody.
IPOA Chairperson nominee vetted, advocates for police body cameras
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555195/linda-mwananchi-leaders-raise-alarm-over-alleged-plot-to-disrupt-homa-bay-rallies
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2026-08-13
Linda Mwananchi leaders raise alarm over alleged plot to disrupt Homa Bay rallies
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Linda Mwananchi leaders allege plans to disrupt their Homa Bay rallies, urging police to guarantee security and protect their right to peaceful assembly.
Linda Mwananchi leaders raise alarm over alleged plot to disrupt Homa Bay rallies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001555196/state-agencies-stakeholders-to-fast-track-mombasa-ports-cargo-clearance
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2026-08-13
State agencies, stakeholders to fast-track Mombasa Port's cargo clearance
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have agreed to fast-track the efficient clearance of cargo at the Mombasa Port amid concerns about congestion.
State agencies, stakeholders to fast-track Mombasa Port's cargo clearance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555199/ruto-putting-roadblocks-on-bumpy-road-to-singapore
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2026-08-13
Ruto putting roadblocks on bumpy road to Singapore
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Kenya’s new Singapore ambition faces scrutiny as experts warn that household incomes, education, health and basic services must improve alongside infrastructure.
Ruto putting roadblocks on bumpy road to Singapore
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-13
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555200/2400-kajiado-pupils-set-for-hygiene-support-under-new-programme
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2026-08-12
2,400 Kajiado pupils set for hygiene support under new programme
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About 2,400 school-aged children and adolescents in Kajiado County will receive hygiene kits and attend Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) education sessions under a new initiative in Bisil.
2,400 Kajiado pupils set for hygiene support under new programme
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555202/what-the-passage-of-public-participation-bill-means-to-kenyans
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2026-08-12
What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans
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MPs have approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, paving the way for the enactment of the Law deemed crucial for better citizen engagement in public governance.
What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555203/learners-confront-moral-decay-with-sacred-music-and-taarab
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2026-08-12
Learners confront moral decay with sacred music and Taarab
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Learners have turned to gospel music, sacred folk songs and Taarab to confront moral decay in society, using the festival stage to remind Kenyans of the values of faith, humility.
Learners confront moral decay with sacred music and Taarab
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555204/solar-eclipse-darkens-arctic-russia-on-course-for-spain
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2026-08-12
Solar eclipse darkens Arctic Russia on course for Spain
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Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, has not seen a total solar eclipse since 1433.
Solar eclipse darkens Arctic Russia on course for Spain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555205/five-suspects-in-custody-as-dci-intensifies-probe-into-wasama-killing
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2026-08-12
Five suspects in custody as DCI intensifies probe into Wasama killing
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The number of suspects in custody over the killing of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama has risen to five.
Five suspects in custody as DCI intensifies probe into Wasama killing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001555206/couple-hospitalised-after-stabbing-incident-in-umoja-iii
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2026-08-12
Couple hospitalised after stabbing incident in Umoja III
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Police found a blood-stained kitchen knife, believed to have been used in the incident
Couple hospitalised after stabbing incident in Umoja III
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555207/starehe-boys-take-on-1100-km-ride-to-raise-sh10-million-for-education
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2026-08-12
Starehe Boys take on 1,100 Km ride to raise Sh10 Million for education
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Thirteen Starehe Boys Centre students have embarked on the final leg of a gruelling 1,100-kilometre charity bikeathon from Nairobi to Mombasa to raise fees.
Starehe Boys take on 1,100 Km ride to raise Sh10 Million for education
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555209/ipoa-chair-nominee-pledges-tougher-police-oversight
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2026-08-12
IPOA chair nominee pledges tougher police oversight
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Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to defend the rights of Kenyans.
IPOA chair nominee pledges tougher police oversight
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555210/ncpwd-begins-nationwide-vetting-for-pwd-tax-exemption
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2026-08-12
NCPWD begins nationwide vetting for PWD tax exemption
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National Council for Persons with Disabilities has begun a nationwide verification exercise to establish the eligibility of persons with disabilities seeking tax exemption
NCPWD begins nationwide vetting for PWD tax exemption
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554801/court-halts-physical-logbooks-phase-out
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2026-08-12
Court halts physical logbooks phase-out
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The High Court in Nairobi has barred NTSA from phasing out physical vehicle logbooks.
Court halts physical logbooks phase-out
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555068/how-sifuna-is-changing-kenyan-politics-from-all-corners
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2026-08-12
How Sifuna is changing Kenyan politics from all corners
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Many dismissed Edwin Sifuna’s emergence as a serious contender largely because none of us saw it coming. I doubt even Sifuna saw it coming.
How Sifuna is changing Kenyan politics from all corners
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555070/what-kenya-should-do-to-gain-fully-from-duty-china-duty-free-trade
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2026-08-12
What Kenya should do to gain fully from duty China duty-free trade
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In March 2026, Kenya flagged off the first consignment of Kenyan exports to China under the Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement.
What Kenya should do to gain fully from duty China duty-free trade
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555072/resurgent-ethnic-nationalism-a-threat-to-democracy
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2026-08-12
Resurgent ethnic nationalism a threat to democracy
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The national elections of 2022 were widely regarded as a coming-of-age moment for Kenya’s democracy. Issue-driven politics appeared to matter more than the parochial ethnic loyalties of the past
Resurgent ethnic nationalism a threat to democracy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555075/counties-must-build-transparent-data-driven-and-accountable-health-products-supply-chains
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2026-08-12
Counties must build transparent, data-driven and accountable health products' supply chains
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Health products comprise medications, vaccines, devices, and surgical and medical procedures used in disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Counties must build transparent, data-driven and accountable health products' supply chains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555081/can-customers-trust-your-business-without-meeting-you
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2026-08-12
Can Customers Trust Your Business Without Meeting You?
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A Kenyan SME receives an enquiry from a distributor in Uganda. The buyer likes the product and asks for a quotation. Is the business registered? Can it provide customer references?
Can Customers Trust Your Business Without Meeting You?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555087/charcoal-and-herbs-the-power-of-simplicity-and-innovation
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2026-08-12
Charcoal and herbs: the power of simplicity and innovation
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Why should toothpaste be herbal or charcoal black? To most people, it’s just an enhancement, new branding. To those who grew up in the countryside, it’s simply nostalgic
Charcoal and herbs: the power of simplicity and innovation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555088/good-practices-why-debt-recovery-is-a-customer-service-in-disguise
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2026-08-12
Good practices: Why debt recovery is a customer service in disguise
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One day in a boardroom, just mention "collections or recovery" and you’ll see how tension in the room will rise. The image of “recovery” in people’s minds is angry calls, cold emails and burnt bridges
Good practices: Why debt recovery is a customer service in disguise
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555090/kcb-ordered-to-keep-off-sh145b-in-row-with-investment-firm
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2026-08-12
KCB ordered to keep off Sh145b in row with investment firm
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The Kenya Commercial Bank has been barred from interfering with Sh145 billion at the centre of a dispute with an investment firm.
KCB ordered to keep off Sh145b in row with investment firm
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555092/court-dismiss-a-bid-to-abolish-sentences-beyond-67-years
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2026-08-12
Court dismiss a bid to abolish sentences beyond 67 years
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The High Court has rejected a bid to cap all jail sentences at 67 years, the normal life expectancy for Kenyans.
Court dismiss a bid to abolish sentences beyond 67 years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555093/small-traders-oppose-kras-planned-28pc-customs-hike
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2026-08-12
Small traders oppose KRA's planned 28pc customs hike
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Kenya’s small traders have opposed a planned 28 per cent increase in consolidated cargo that is set to take effect on August 21.
Small traders oppose KRA's planned 28pc customs hike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555096/rebellion-brews-in-nep-as-duale-faces-a-new-battlefront-at-home
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2026-08-12
Rebellion brews in NEP as Duale faces a new battlefront at home
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CS Aden Duale faces growing resistance from North Eastern leaders over alleged political interference and backing rivals.
Rebellion brews in NEP as Duale faces a new battlefront at home
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555100/lsk-sues-mombasa-county-state-agencies-over-construction-at-recreational-gardens
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2026-08-12
LSK sues Mombasa county, state agencies over construction at recreational gardens
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to court seeking to stop ongoing construction at the historic Treasury Square Gardens.
LSK sues Mombasa county, state agencies over construction at recreational gardens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555102/how-diversification-from-fruit-farming-boosts-income-for-queens-of-the-convent
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2026-08-12
How diversification from fruit farming boosts income for queens of the convent
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Until three years ago, Mount Carmel Convent Farm produced only passion fruit for the Sisters’ consumption. However, the Sisters realised that the high-value 0.9-acre farm was not being fully utilised
How diversification from fruit farming boosts income for queens of the convent
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555103/state-urges-engineers-to-take-a-bigger-role-in-economic-planning
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2026-08-12
State urges engineers to take a bigger role in economic planning
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The Government has called for engineers to take a central role in Kenya's economic planning, terming the profession key to meeting the country's ambitions for sustainable development
State urges engineers to take a bigger role in economic planning
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555104/consumption-vs-production-digital-lenders-struggle-to-transform-sector
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2026-08-12
Consumption vs production: Digital lenders struggle to transform sector
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For an economy struggling not only to create new jobs but also to improve incomes, the solace for many has been digital loans. And, for this reason, the digital lending business has thrived
Consumption vs production: Digital lenders struggle to transform sector
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555105/the-tax-loophole-keeping-sanitary-towel-prices-high
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2026-08-12
The tax loophole keeping sanitary towel prices high
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Kenya’s sanitary towel tax policy is under renewed scrutiny, with a new NAYA Kenya and UNFPA report calling for menstrual products to be zero-rated for VAT.
The tax loophole keeping sanitary towel prices high
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555106/governors-reject-senate-fiscal-performance-ranking-say-it-overlooked-key-realities
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2026-08-12
Governors reject Senate fiscal performance ranking, say it overlooked key realities
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The Council of Governors (CoG) has challenged the methodology used by the Senate to rank counties on fiscal performance.
Governors reject Senate fiscal performance ranking, say it overlooked key realities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001555107/building-africas-next-generation-of-global-leaders
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2026-08-12
Building Africa's next generation of global leaders
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For nearly three decades, the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) has been built around a simple conviction: Africa’s greatest resource is its people, and talent should not be limited by circumstance
Building Africa's next generation of global leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555108/university-plan-to-preserve-indegineous-languages
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2026-08-12
University plan to preserve indegineous languages
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MMUST has stepped up efforts to preserve, document and promote indigenous knowledge, with the institution seeking to bridge traditional wisdom with modern science, research and innovation.
University plan to preserve indegineous languages
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555109/kenya-power-decries-downside-of-increased-solar-wind-power-supply
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2026-08-12
Kenya Power decries downside of increased solar, wind power supply
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Kenya Power has expressed concern over the growing share of energy supplied to the national grid from wind and solar sources, saying it is increasingly undermining the quality of electricity supply
Kenya Power decries downside of increased solar, wind power supply
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555112/uganda-military-gives-turkana-herders-14-days-to-return-cattle-allegedly-stolen-from-uganda
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2026-08-12
Uganda military gives Turkana herders 14 days to return cattle allegedly stolen from Uganda
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The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has given Turkana pastoralists a 14-day ultimatum to recover and return 12 cattle allegedly stolen from Dodoth communities in Uganda.
Uganda military gives Turkana herders 14 days to return cattle allegedly stolen from Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555113/millers-brace-for-wheat-price-hikes-amid-imports-impasse
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2026-08-12
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
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The association that represents the grain milling industry, is warning that continued delays in the release of C60 wheat import approvals could soon lead to an increase in the price of wheat flour
Millers: Brace for wheat price hikes amid imports impasse
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555114/cbk-retains-benchmark-rate-at-875pc
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2026-08-12
CBK retains benchmark rate at 8.75pc
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CBK has maintained the benchmark lending rate at 8.75 per cent for the third consecutive time since February, citing a positive outlook on the country's economic growth.
CBK retains benchmark rate at 8.75pc
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555115/dicing-with-death-concerns-as-residents-cross-collapsed-migori-bridge
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2026-08-12
Dicing with death: Concerns as residents cross collapsed Migori bridge
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Motorists and pedestrians using the Migori Main Bridge along the Kisii–Migori–Isebania highway have raised an alarm over the widening cracks and sagging sections.
Dicing with death: Concerns as residents cross collapsed Migori bridge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555117/inside-tense-broad-based-meeting-that-led-to-a-walkout-by-mt-kenya-mps
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2026-08-12
Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs
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In the Broad-Based Government, the meeting escalated into a walkout after Mt Kenya leaders protested in defence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555118/opposition-leaders-demand-iebc-reforms-commit-to-unity-to-dislodge-ruto
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2026-08-12
Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms, commit to unity to dislodge Ruto
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Opposition leaders have demanded urgent reforms at theIEBC, warning against any attempt to reintroduce the Smartmatic election management system under a different name.
Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms, commit to unity to dislodge Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555119/kaptagat-grannies-football-squads-scoring-goals-for-forest-conservation
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2026-08-12
Kaptagat grannies football squads scoring goals for forest conservation
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On paper, most of them are over 60 years old. In motion, however, advanced age becomes almost impossible to believe.
Kaptagat grannies football squads scoring goals for forest conservation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555120/mbadi-ichungwah-and-junet-tell-off-gachagua-over-ruto-promises
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2026-08-12
Mbadi, Ichungwah and Junet tell off Gachagua over Ruto promises
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Rigathi Gachagua yesterday stirred a storm in political circles over his heavy criticism of President William Ruto's scorecard at four years, where he accused him of state capture.
Mbadi, Ichungwah and Junet tell off Gachagua over Ruto promises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555121/blak-blad-land-major-boost-ahead-of-kabeberi-sevens
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2026-08-12
Blak Blad land major boost ahead of Kabeberi Sevens
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Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad RFC have declared their intentions to lift the 37th edition of Kabeberi Sevens set for this weekend at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
Blak Blad land major boost ahead of Kabeberi Sevens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555122/gachagua-bombshell-the-plan-has-failed-ruto-has-broken-all-promises
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2026-08-12
Gachagua bombshell: 'The Plan' has failed, Ruto has broken all promises
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of going against the very promises he made to Kenyans as he sought office.
Gachagua bombshell: 'The Plan' has failed, Ruto has broken all promises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555123/green-commandos-lead-kenyas-hunt-for-elusive-east-africa-football-title
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2026-08-12
Green Commandos lead Kenya's hunt for elusive East Africa football title
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As focus shifts to the 23rd edition of the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games, Kenya’s football flag bearers find themselves locked in a familiar war of nerves.
Green Commandos lead Kenya's hunt for elusive East Africa football title
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555124/ruto-odm-pact-turns-2027-poll-coalition-deal-amid-questions
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2026-08-12
Ruto-ODM pact turns 2027 poll coalition deal amid questions
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Kenya’s broad-based government is increasingly being shaped into a political vehicle for next year's General Election.
Ruto-ODM pact turns 2027 poll coalition deal amid questions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555125/will-andersen-and-st-monica-bukokholo-finally-crack-the-netball-code
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2026-08-12
Will Andersen and St Monica Bukokholo finally crack the netball code?
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For decades, the script has painfully remained the same as Kenyan netball players chase shimmering shadows and watch from the sidelines as neighbours Uganda host the prestigious East Africa trophy
Will Andersen and St Monica Bukokholo finally crack the netball code?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555126/iebc-kicks-off-tendering-for-kiems-ballot-papers-amid-political-scrutiny
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2026-08-12
IEBC kicks off tendering for Kiems, ballot papers amid political scrutiny
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IEBC has officially opened the tendering process for the multi-billion-shilling election technology and materials, exactly one year ahead of the decisive August 10, 2027 polls.
IEBC kicks off tendering for Kiems, ballot papers amid political scrutiny
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555127/kenyans-keen-to-defend-east-africa-boys-handball-title
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2026-08-12
Kenyans keen to defend East Africa boys' handball title
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Kenya’s boys handball representatives to the 2026 East Africa school games have their work cut out as they look to defend the title won by St Luke’s Kimilili in Kakamega last year
Kenyans keen to defend East Africa boys' handball title
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555128/music-faith-and-culture-take-centre-stage-as-kenyas-finest-showcase-creativity
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2026-08-12
Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity
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The Kenya Music Festival Winners’ Concert in Bungoma showcased young talent while promoting cultural and social values through music and dance.
Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555129/court-calls-out-ruto-team-for-removing-abduction-victims-from-kcnhr-list
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2026-08-12
Court calls out Ruto team for removing abduction victims from KCNHR list
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High Court orders Makau Mutua’s panel to set aside Sh105 million for 35 Gen-Z abduction victims.
Court calls out Ruto team for removing abduction victims from KCNHR list
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555130/why-some-public-pensioners-are-in-old-scheme
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2026-08-12
Why some public pensioners are in old scheme
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Government rejects merging Kenya’s old DB pension scheme with PSSS, citing financial and legal challenges.
Why some public pensioners are in old scheme
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555131/new-zealand-pm-survives-leadership-challenge-months-from-election
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2026-08-12
New Zealand PM survives leadership challenge months from election
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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon said he had the "full support" of his ruling National Party after surviving a leadership challenge called with less than three months until a general election.
New Zealand PM survives leadership challenge months from election
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001555132/meta-meets-its-own-tobacco-moment-in-court
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2026-08-12
Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment in court
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Meta will defend itself against allegations of harming children in a new trial in the United States this week, which experts describe as social media's big tobacco moment.
Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment in court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001555133/passengers-rescued-as-second-ferry-in-days-catches-fire-in-indonesia
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2026-08-12
Passengers rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia
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A navy vessel and other ships rushed in Wednesday to rescue over 100 people from a ferry on fire off the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, officials said, in the second such incident in days.
Passengers rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001555137/sweeping-reforms
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2026-08-12
Sweeping reforms
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Sweeping reforms
Sweeping reforms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001555142/new-administrative-units-ease-access-to-services-for-muslims-in-rachuonyo
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2026-08-12
New administrative units ease access to services for Muslims in Rachuonyo
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The Muslim community in Rachuonyo North Sub-county welcomed the creation of new administrative units in the area.
New administrative units ease access to services for Muslims in Rachuonyo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555143/amisi-launches-new-party-as-opposition-talks-intensify-ahead-of-2027
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2026-08-12
Amisi launches new party as Opposition talks intensify ahead of 2027
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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has launched the People’s Renaissance Movement (PM), positioning the new outfit as a potential player in the 2027 General Election.
Amisi launches new party as Opposition talks intensify ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555144/homa-bay-nurses-strike-as-patients-bear-brunt-of-health-services-shutdown
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2026-08-12
Homa Bay nurses strike as patients bear brunt of health services shutdown
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Various public health facilities in the county are not offering services after nurses’downed tools.
Homa Bay nurses strike as patients bear brunt of health services shutdown
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555145/farouk-kibet-to-run-in-2027-elections
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2026-08-12
Farouk Kibet to run in 2027 elections
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According to Farouk, he has helped build leadership and steered many politicians to the top, and it is now his time to shine in elective positions.
Farouk Kibet to run in 2027 elections
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555146/marakwet-circumcisers-turn-anti-fgm-champions-push-for-girls-education
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2026-08-12
Marakwet circumcisers turn anti-FGM champions, push for girls education
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The war on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the North Rift has received a big boost after a group of circumcisers from the Marakwet community discarded the retrogressive practice.
Marakwet circumcisers turn anti-FGM champions, push for girls education
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555147/kasarani-man-charged-with-allegedly-defiling-four-year-old-girl
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2026-08-12
Kasarani man charged with allegedly defiling four-year-old girl
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A four-year-old girl is yet to testify against a man from Kasarani who has been charged with defilement and, in the alternative, committing an indecent act with a child.
Kasarani man charged with allegedly defiling four-year-old girl
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001555148/wavinya-calls-for-dialogue-with-mcas-over-budget-stalemate
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2026-08-12
Wavinya calls for dialogue with MCAs over budget stalemate
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Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declared that she is now ready to engage Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to unlock the current stalemate over the county’s 2026/27 budget.
Wavinya calls for dialogue with MCAs over budget stalemate
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555150/mp-kihara-dismisses-rutos-vision-2060-as-a-decoy-to-hide-government-failures
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2026-08-12
MP Kihara dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide government failures
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Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed President William Ruto's Vision 2060, claiming that it was a decoy to hide his administration's failures.
MP Kihara dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide government failures
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001555151/africa-mindset-reset-must-build-digital-skills-not-just-digital-hype
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2026-08-12
Africa mindset reset must build digital skills, not just digital hype
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Africa still lacks is the deliberate alignment between the skills being built, the market they are meant to serve, and the payment infrastructure that turns a skill into a livelihood.
Africa mindset reset must build digital skills, not just digital hype
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001555152/beyond-2030-inside-rutos-vision-2060-plan
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2026-08-12
Beyond 2030: Inside Ruto's Vision 2060 plan
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Speaking during the National Conversation on Beyond Vision 2030, Ruto argued that the country needs to begin planning for the period after 2030 before the current blueprint expires.
Beyond 2030: Inside Ruto's Vision 2060 plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555153/kenya-raises-ebola-readiness-to-nearly-90pc-as-drc-outbreak-grows
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2026-08-12
Kenya raises Ebola readiness to nearly 90pc as DRC outbreak grows
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Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak has climbed to nearly 90 per cent, a health official has said, despite the country never recording a case of the disease.
Kenya raises Ebola readiness to nearly 90pc as DRC outbreak grows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001555154/siaya-county-steps-up-ebola-preparedness
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2026-08-12
Siaya county steps up Ebola preparedness
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Siaya County Government has stepped up Ebola preparedness, bringing together health, veterinary, environmental and other key sectors to strengthen capacity to detect and respond to the disease.
Siaya county steps up Ebola preparedness
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001555155/mob-sets-man-on-fire-over-phone-theft-suspicion
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2026-08-12
Mob sets man on fire over phone theft suspicion
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The victim was attacked by a group of miraa chewers and boda boda riders before petrol was poured on him and set on fire, leaving him with severe burns and injuries.
Mob sets man on fire over phone theft suspicion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001555157/kenya-chipu-claims-fourth-barthes-cup-title-to-qualify-for-world-cup
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2026-08-12
Kenya Chipu claims fourth Barthes Cup title to qualify for World Cup
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Chipu sealed the continental title after beating Namibia 33-14 in the final at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala.
Kenya Chipu claims fourth Barthes Cup title to qualify for World Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001555158/meet-yiembe-the-kenyan-referee-who-will-officiate-the-uefa-super-cup
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2026-08-12
Meet Yiembe, the Kenyan referee who will officiate the UEFA Super Cup
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The match will give Yiembe another major stage to show his quality as he continues to build a strong reputation in international football.
Meet Yiembe, the Kenyan referee who will officiate the UEFA Super Cup
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555159/security-analyst-why-kenya-has-never-healed-from-2007-08-post-election-violence
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2026-08-12
Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence
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“They [politicians] are the fuel that will burn the country,” warned Okeyo.
Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555160/rising-kenyan-lakes-push-crocodiles-closer-to-homes
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2026-08-12
Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes
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Tens of thousands of people have been displaced to higher ground, according to official data, yet many victims say the lakes keep following them.
Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555161/zimbabwe-ferry-capsizes-killing-44-passengers-on-board
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2026-08-12
Zimbabwe ferry capsizes killing 44 passengers on board
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The ferry "with 90 people and five crew members has capsized in Lake Kariba", police said.
Zimbabwe ferry capsizes killing 44 passengers on board
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555162/road-crashes-kill-134-million-leave-509-million-injured-worldwide
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2026-08-12
Road crashes kill 1.34 million, leave 50.9 million injured worldwide
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Road injuries were the leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 39 and the second-leading cause of death among children aged five to nine.
Road crashes kill 1.34 million, leave 50.9 million injured worldwide
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001555163/paramilitary-force-launches-drone-attacks-across-sudan
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2026-08-12
Paramilitary force launches drone attacks across Sudan
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The capital Khartoum, which was recaptured by the army last year, has been targeted by drone strikes before but enjoyed relative calm for months.
Paramilitary force launches drone attacks across Sudan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555164/sha-recovers-sh300m-in-fraud-claims-as-15-cases-go-to-court
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2026-08-12
SHA recovers Sh300m in fraud claims as 15 cases go to court
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SHA has recovered at least Sh300 million from fraudulent claims, with more cases still under investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
SHA recovers Sh300m in fraud claims as 15 cases go to court
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555165/three-suspects-in-mt-elgon-politicians-murder-arrested
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2026-08-12
Three suspects in Mt Elgon politician's murder arrested
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Wasama was gunned down by unknown assailants at his home in Tuikut on the night of August 6.
Three suspects in Mt Elgon politician's murder arrested
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555166/misinformation-could-distort-kenyas-2027-election-analysts-warn
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2026-08-12
Misinformation could distort Kenya's 2027 election, analysts warn
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Political analysts have warned that misinformation and disinformation could distort Kenya’s 2027 General Election by pushing voters to choose leaders based on emotion rather than facts.
Misinformation could distort Kenya's 2027 election, analysts warn
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555167/ntsa-and-dg-kondiwa-sued-for-contempt-over-defying-orders-on-instant-fines-system-rollout
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2026-08-12
NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rollout
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NTSA boss Nashon Odhiambo risk being in High Court over alleged continuous disobedience of orders suspending the authority's automated fines system.
NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rollout
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555168/magadi-residents-face-water-healthcare-crisis-after-mining-operations-suspended
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2026-08-12
Magadi residents face water, healthcare crisis after mining operations suspended
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Thousands of residents in Magadi, Kajiado are staring at an uncertain future after Mining ministry ordered the immediate suspension of operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited.
Magadi residents face water, healthcare crisis after mining operations suspended
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555170/end-impunity-batuk-victims-oppose-kenya-uk-defence-deal-renewal
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2026-08-12
'End impunity': BATUK victims oppose Kenya-UK defence deal renewal
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BATUK victims petition Parliament to push for compensation and ensure UK deal is not be renewed until the November 2025 misconduct report is implemented.
'End impunity': BATUK victims oppose Kenya-UK defence deal renewal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555172/court-issues-warrant-for-arrest-of-tiktoker-over-sh500000-extortion-case
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2026-08-12
Court issues warrant for arrest of TikToker over Sh500,000 extortion case
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A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against TikToker Joseph Gitonga Kihanya, alias Gitonga Archives, after he failed to appear for a hearing in a Sh500,000 extortion case.
Court issues warrant for arrest of TikToker over Sh500,000 extortion case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555175/high-court-lifts-sda-ban-on-gospel-artist-lorine-otieno
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2026-08-12
High Court lifts SDA ban on gospel artist Lorine Otieno
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The High Court has revoked the ban on renowned gospel artist Lorine Otieno from performing in Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) churches.
High Court lifts SDA ban on gospel artist Lorine Otieno
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001555176/new-partnership-opens-markets-for-african-women-entrepreneurs
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2026-08-12
New partnership opens markets for African women entrepreneurs
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New initiative to connect African women entrepreneurs with markets, mentorship, access to finance and digital commerce opportunities under a partnership between Digital African Woman and LEAP Africa.
New partnership opens markets for African women entrepreneurs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555178/lobby-group-challenges-kenya-railways-boss-maingas-stay-in-office
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2026-08-12
Lobby group challenges Kenya Railways boss Mainga's stay in office
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Petitioner argues that Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga's second term expired on or about February 2, 2026, but he has continued to occupy the office.
Lobby group challenges Kenya Railways boss Mainga's stay in office
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001555181/messi-says-not-certain-to-play-much-longer-after-fathers-death
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2026-08-12
Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's death
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"I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on," Messi wrote
Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555182/court-dismisses-bid-to-strike-out-duty-free-rice-import-case
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2026-08-12
Court dismisses bid to strike out duty-free rice import case
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The High Court has declined to strike out a case challenging the government’s decision to allow duty-free rice into the country.
Court dismisses bid to strike out duty-free rice import case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555185/government-agency-fails-to-clear-the-air-on-jobs-in-russia-advertisements
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2026-08-12
Government agency fails to clear the air on jobs in Russia advertisements
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The National Employment Authority has remained tight-lipped about ongoing advertisements for jobs in Russia at a time when families are reeling from the effects of past recruitments.
Government agency fails to clear the air on jobs in Russia advertisements
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001555197/universities-battle-for-the-crown-as-kenya-music-festival-reaches-a-crescendo
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2026-08-12
Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendo
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The battle for supremacy among Kenya’s universities has intensified at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival.
Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendo
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-08-12
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