https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550769/court-told-state-has-not-released-sh17b-ebola-facility-deal
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2026-06-20
Court told state has not released Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal
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The government is yet to make public the Sh1.7 billion deal with the American counterpart for the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility.
Court told state has not released Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550778/africas-world-cup-revolution
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2026-06-20
Africa's World Cup revolution
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African teams have risen from underdogs to global contenders, with Cameroon, Senegal and Morocco redefining World Cup history and expectations.
Africa's World Cup revolution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550782/standard-golf-classic-tanui-kiprono-lead-fairway-fight
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2026-06-20
Standard golf classic: Tanui, Kiprono lead fairway fight
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Over 200 golfers compete at Eldoret Club for the 2026 Standard County Golf Classic, with Kiprono eyeing victory in a competitive field.
Standard golf classic: Tanui, Kiprono lead fairway fight
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550784/falling-crude-oil-prices-raise-hope-of-relief-at-the-pump
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2026-06-20
Falling crude oil prices raise hope of relief at the pump
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News of a deal to end the Iran-US war earlier this week has seen prices fall to below $100 per barrel for the first time in months.
Falling crude oil prices raise hope of relief at the pump
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550787/odm-plot-to-remove-sifuna-as-deputy-minority-whip
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2026-06-20
ODM plot to remove Sifuna as deputy minority whip
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Sifuna has already been removed from the Senate Energy Committee, a decision attributed to ODM’s internal parliamentary nomination processes.
ODM plot to remove Sifuna as deputy minority whip
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550791/parliaments-tax-verdict-what-to-expect-from-the-proposed-law
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2026-06-20
Parliament's tax verdict: What to expect from the proposed law
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The amendments appear to be a delicate balancing act between immense political pressure from a heavily taxed public and the government's pressing fiscal necessities.
Parliament's tax verdict: What to expect from the proposed law
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550792/where-were-they-mps-who-skipped-crucial-finance-bill-vote
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2026-06-20
Where were they? MPs who skipped crucial Finance Bill vote
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Over 180 MPs failed to attend decisive vote due to political caution and campaigns.
Where were they? MPs who skipped crucial Finance Bill vote
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-20
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550621/work-for-bibi
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2026-06-19
Work for Bibi
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Work for Bibi
Work for Bibi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550654/until-every-child-is-in-school-no-one-is-truly-safe
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2026-06-19
Until every child is in school, no one is truly safe
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The day war erupts, a child learns a different kind of lesson — which road is safe, which silence means run, how much can be carried and what must be left behind.
Until every child is in school, no one is truly safe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550655/court-of-appeal-should-abandon-its-obsession-with-procedure-and-its-decisions
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2026-06-19
Court of Appeal should abandon its obsession with procedure and its decisions
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For our judiciary to grow, we have to critique it. Applause it when it passes the constitutional examination and call it out whenever it veers
Court of Appeal should abandon its obsession with procedure and its decisions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550656/africas-venture-capital-shift-is-quiet-but-transformative
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2026-06-19
Africa's venture capital shift is quiet, but transformative
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The era of equity-only funding is giving way to a more diverse funding landscape that includes venture debt, revenue-based financing, and hybrid debt-equity structures.
Africa's venture capital shift is quiet, but transformative
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550657/belated-birthday-wishes-to-willy-mutunga-our-true-liberation-hero
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2026-06-19
Belated birthday wishes to Willy Mutunga, our true liberation hero
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What’s remarkable about his reflections of those times is his equanimity and complete lack of bitterness.
Belated birthday wishes to Willy Mutunga, our true liberation hero
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550660/there-is-need-for-joint-effort-to-tackle-youth-mental-health-crisis
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2026-06-19
There is need for joint effort to tackle youth mental health crisis
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In Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, young people are growing up in contexts marked by political uncertainty, unemployment, and rising living costs.
There is need for joint effort to tackle youth mental health crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550662/parable-of-bees-pursuit-of-authentic-harvest-as-human-merchants-go-bananas
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2026-06-19
Parable of bees pursuit of authentic harvest, as human merchants go 'bananas'
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Government officials have defended the Ebola facility as a preparedness measure, while critics have questioned the process, public participation, and compliance with court orders.
Parable of bees pursuit of authentic harvest, as human merchants go 'bananas'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550665/its-that-season-of-june-again-looking-back-to-help-us-move-forward
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2026-06-19
It's that season of June, again, looking back to help us move forward
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In a few days, the nation will be gripped in the fever of June 25th, now memorialised as a touchstone in our political evolution
It's that season of June, again, looking back to help us move forward
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001550666/court-blow-to-national-govt-on-markets
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2026-06-19
Court blow to national govt on markets
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The High Court has barred the national government from taking over four Kiambu markets, affirming that markets are a constitutionally devolved county function.
Court blow to national govt on markets
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550668/world-cup-2026-africa-is-king-among-players
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2026-06-19
World Cup 2026: Africa is king among players
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African football is really growing, and its representation at the FIFA World Cup is becoming evident through different African players who play for non-African countries.
World Cup 2026: Africa is king among players
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550673/kane-shines-for-england-as-ronaldo-portugal-stumble
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2026-06-19
Kane shines for England as Ronaldo' Portugal stumble
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England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kane shines for England as Ronaldo' Portugal stumble
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550677/it-is-wrong-to-eschew-journalists-questions
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2026-06-19
It is wrong to eschew journalists' questions
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Political leaders who aspire to govern should respect the media's role and engage with journalists openly.
It is wrong to eschew journalists' questions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001550680/why-us-has-beaten-china-to-clinch-kenyas-sh97tr-minerals-deal
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2026-06-19
Why US has beaten China to clinch Kenya's Sh9.7tr minerals deal
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America has struck a preliminary minerals deal with Kenya, securing a foothold in one of the world’s largest untapped rare earth deposits worth about Sh9.7 trillion. The deal edges out China.
Why US has beaten China to clinch Kenya's Sh9.7tr minerals deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550684/state-to-fight-fakes-with-digital-product-authentication-mark
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2026-06-19
State to fight fakes with digital product authentication mark
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The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) will introduce a nationwide digital product authentication mark that targets medicines, alcohol, fertilisers, cosmetics and other high-risk consumer products.
State to fight fakes with digital product authentication mark
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550685/witness-says-audit-did-not-link-former-chase-bank-director-to-fraud
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2026-06-19
Witness says audit did not link former Chase Bank director to fraud
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A witness has admitted before a Nairobi court that the audit report relied upon by the prosecution did not implicate one of the former Chase Bank directors in the alleged fraud.
Witness says audit did not link former Chase Bank director to fraud
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550687/knec-braces-for-tough-season-as-over-35-million-learners-sit-exams
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2026-06-19
KNEC braces for tough season as over 3.5 million learners sit exams
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The KNEC is preparing for one of the most demanding examination seasons with a record 3.5 million learners expected to sit national examinations between September and November 2026.
KNEC braces for tough season as over 3.5 million learners sit exams
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550688/vihiga-records-increased-revenue-reduced-pending-bills-as-county-launches-mid-term-review
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2026-06-19
Vihiga records increased revenue, reduced pending bills as county launches mid-term review
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Vihiga County has recorded an improved financial performance following an increase in own-source revenue from Sh338.1 million in the 2023/2024 to Sh397.9 million in the financial year 2024/2025.
Vihiga records increased revenue, reduced pending bills as county launches mid-term review
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550689/lsk-threatens-to-sue-state-over-continued-nssf-deductions
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2026-06-19
LSK threatens to sue State over continued NSSF deductions
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LSK has warned it may pursue contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing enhanced NSSF deductions.
LSK threatens to sue State over continued NSSF deductions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550692/from-financing-to-procurement-who-is-fooling-whom-in-jkia-expansion-deal
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2026-06-19
From financing to procurement: Who is fooling whom in JKIA expansion deal?
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The government has denied contracting controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm IMC Construction Kenya the contract to modernise and expand the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
From financing to procurement: Who is fooling whom in JKIA expansion deal?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550693/late-night-drama-as-mps-pass-finance-bill-amid-strong-dissent
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2026-06-19
Late-night drama as MPs pass Finance Bill amid strong dissent
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Parliament passed the Finance Bill 2026 after a heated late-night session marked by opposition resistance.
Late-night drama as MPs pass Finance Bill amid strong dissent
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550694/chivayo-tycoon-who-rubs-shoulders-with-presidents
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2026-06-19
Chivayo: Tycoon who rubs shoulders with Presidents
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Wicknell Chivayo, a 44-year-old Zimbabwean businessman whose Instagram page is a luxury exhibition of private jets, expensive cars and posh Harare homes, is also a convicted fraudster.
Chivayo: Tycoon who rubs shoulders with Presidents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550696/ruto-kindiki-win-big-in-rushed-sh18b-mini-budget
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2026-06-19
Ruto, Kindiki win big in rushed Sh18b mini budget
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Parliament has approved a Sh18.24 billion supplementary budget that significantly boosts funding for State House, security agencies, and youth programmes.
Ruto, Kindiki win big in rushed Sh18b mini budget
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550702/inside-matiangi-sifuna-unity-talks
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2026-06-19
Inside Matiang'i, Sifuna unity talks
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Fred Matiang’i has intensified Opposition unity talks with Edwin Sifuna’s camp and other leaders in a bid to form a joint presidential ticket ahead of next year’s election.
Inside Matiang'i, Sifuna unity talks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550706/why-court-has-blocked-grandchildren-from-claiming-grandparents-property
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2026-06-19
Why court has blocked grandchildren from claiming grandparents' property
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The High Court has ruled that grandchildren cannot directly inherit or administer their grandparents’ estates while their parents are alive.
Why court has blocked grandchildren from claiming grandparents' property
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550712/horror-injury-overshadows-canadas-first-world-cup-win
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2026-06-19
Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550713/south-africa-hold-czechs-keep-world-cup-knockout-dream-alive
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2026-06-19
South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
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Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta
South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550714/mexico-become-first-team-to-reach-world-cup-knockout-phase
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2026-06-19
Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase
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Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.
Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550715/ivory-coasts-diomande-living-world-cup-dream-dealing-with-tragedy
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2026-06-19
Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
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Two years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the World Cup for Ivory Coast -- and still grieving a family tragedy.
Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550716/south-africas-broos-takes-aim-at-world-cup-covered-stadia-drinks-breaks
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2026-06-19
South Africa's Broos takes aim at World Cup covered stadia, drinks breaks
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Broos said "only the grass" resembled a football stadium after a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta kept Bafana Bafana's chances of World Cup progress alive.
South Africa's Broos takes aim at World Cup covered stadia, drinks breaks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001550718/why-brokers-need-to-earn-trust-in-kenyas-growing-trading-scene
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2026-06-19
Why brokers need to earn trust in Kenya's growing trading scene
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Today, many traders consider forex, commodities, indices and CFDs as serious investment products that need to be researched before opening an account.
Why brokers need to earn trust in Kenya's growing trading scene
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550722/senteu-plaza-owners-win-again-as-court-dismisses-fresh-tenancy-row
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2026-06-19
Senteu Plaza owners win again as court dismisses fresh tenancy row
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A firm linked to businessman Chris Obure has lost a fresh court battle over Nairobi's Senteu Plaza.
Senteu Plaza owners win again as court dismisses fresh tenancy row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550723/informed-consumer-is-key-to-dealing-with-fake-motor-insurance-certificates
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2026-06-19
Informed consumer is key to dealing with fake motor insurance certificates
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Many victims are not intentionally breaking the law but are ordinary motorists who purchased insurance in good faith but were deceived by rogue and often unlicensed agents.
Informed consumer is key to dealing with fake motor insurance certificates
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550724/bungomas-sh169b-budget-passed-amid-opposition-from-mcas-and-civil-society
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2026-06-19
Bungoma's Sh16.9b budget passed amid opposition from MCAs and civil society
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The Bungoma County Assembly has approved Sh16.9 billion budget for the 2026/27
Bungoma's Sh16.9b budget passed amid opposition from MCAs and civil society
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001550726/insurance-authority-regrets-low-uptake-in-meru
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2026-06-19
Insurance authority regrets low uptake in Meru
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Worrying trend in Meru County, where insurance penetration stands at a mere 1.3 percent.
Insurance authority regrets low uptake in Meru
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550727/from-buried-secrets-to-bitter-feuds-ntimama-carries-controversy-in-death
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2026-06-19
From buried secrets to bitter feuds: Ntimama carries controversy in death
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What began as a seemingly straightforward effort to document the life of one of Kenya’s most influential Maasai political figures has now escalated into a full-scale dispute.
From buried secrets to bitter feuds: Ntimama carries controversy in death
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550729/lebanon-says-18-killed-in-strikes-israel-reports-deaths-of-4-soldiers
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2026-06-19
Lebanon says 18 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers
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Israel had said it was striking Hezbollah targets overnight and into the morning, while the Iran-backed militant group said it was attacking Israeli forces around the southern town of Nabatieh.
Lebanon says 18 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550730/south-korean-leader-says-he-told-trump-sanctions-on-north-are-ineffective
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2026-06-19
South Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'
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"I told him sanctions and pressure (against the North) are ineffective," Lee told reporters in Seoul.
South Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550731/kitengela-human-rights-defenders-oppose-planned-june-25-demonstrations
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2026-06-19
Kitengela Human Rights Defenders Oppose Planned June 25 Demonstrations
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A section of human rights defenders in Kajiado county has announced that they will not participate in the demonstrations planned for June 25
Kitengela Human Rights Defenders Oppose Planned June 25 Demonstrations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550732/kenya-signs-mou-with-armenia
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2026-06-19
Kenya signs MOU with Armenia
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Kenya and Armenia sign MoU to boost bilateral ties, enhance diaspora consultation and cooperation and promote cultural initiatives.
Kenya signs MOU with Armenia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550735/police-retrieve-minors-body-from-nairobi-river-after-two-weeks
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2026-06-19
Police retrieve minor's body from Nairobi River after two weeks
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Residents of Mwiki in Kasarani, Nairobi, have accused the police of slow action after they finally retrieved the decomposing body of a young girl's from the Nairobi River on Thursday.
Police retrieve minor's body from Nairobi River after two weeks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550738/president-ruto-challenges-africa-to-stop-going-to-foreign-courts
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2026-06-19
President Ruto challenges Africa to stop going to foreign courts
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President William Ruto has called settlement of African commercial disputes on the African soil, challenging the Africa continent to settle its own disputes.
President Ruto challenges Africa to stop going to foreign courts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001550740/mastercard-index-kenyan-smes-look-ahead-with-confidence-as-70pc-expect-revenue-growth
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2026-06-19
Mastercard index: Kenyan SMEs look ahead with confidence as 70pc expect revenue growth
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Kenya leads the region in mobile payment adoption, with 95% of SMEs accepting mobile money with owners pointing to simple, user-friendly payment methods.
Mastercard index: Kenyan SMEs look ahead with confidence as 70pc expect revenue growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001550745/experts-partnerships-hold-the-key-to-africas-food-security
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2026-06-19
Experts: Partnerships hold the key to Africa's food security
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As climate change and its effects tighten their grip on Africa's agriculture, soils continue to degrade, and food insecurity remains a persistent challenge.
Experts: Partnerships hold the key to Africa's food security
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550746/gaza-ceasefire-a-deadly-illusion-unicef
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2026-06-19
Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF
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"During a period supposedly defined by restraint and protection, a child has been killed, on average, every single day for more than eight months," UNICEF spokesman James Elder said.
Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001550747/the-rise-and-rise-of-women-led-tree-planting-enterprises
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2026-06-19
The rise and rise of women-led tree-planting enterprises
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Across Kenya, restoration is no longer just about planting trees; it is creating jobs, generating incomes and opening up new business opportunities.
The rise and rise of women-led tree-planting enterprises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550749/man-up-culture-fuelling-mens-mental-health-crisis-expert-warns
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2026-06-19
'Man Up' culture fuelling Men's Mental Health Crisis, Expert warns
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He described emotional intelligence as the ability to understand, process and manage emotions effectively, noting that it is a skill many men were never taught while growing up.
'Man Up' culture fuelling Men's Mental Health Crisis, Expert warns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001550750/g7-powers-push-russia-to-end-ukraine-war-as-us-backs-peace
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2026-06-19
G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war as US backs peace
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Ukrainian President Zelensky joins the summit at the French resort of Evian-les-Bains. European leaders appear to be losing patience with Moscow in peace efforts.
G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war as US backs peace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550751/deeply-embedded
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2026-06-19
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Deeply embedded...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550756/protest-but-do-it-peacefully-ps-omollo-says
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2026-06-19
Protest but do it peacefully, PS Omollo says
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The PS said that responsible citizenship and respect for the rule of law remain critical to safeguarding Kenya’s democracy, stability and economic progress.
Protest but do it peacefully, PS Omollo says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550757/letter-from-mogadishu-turkey-joins-somalia-talks-as-hargeisa-bubbles
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2026-06-19
Letter from Mogadishu: Turkey joins Somalia talks as Hargeisa bubbles
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The new initiative by Turkey aims at supporting dialogue and fostering political understanding between Somalia and opposition groups amid ongoing political tensions.
Letter from Mogadishu: Turkey joins Somalia talks as Hargeisa bubbles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550758/ruto-warns-kenyans-on-planned-june-25-demos
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2026-06-19
Ruto warns Kenyans on planned June 25 demos
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President Ruto warns against chaos and destruction of property ahead of planned June 25 anniversary protests, asks Kenyans to uphold order and productivity.
Ruto warns Kenyans on planned June 25 demos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550759/kmtc-student-pushed-from-nicco-movers-bus-buried
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2026-06-19
KMTC student 'pushed' from Nicco Movers Bus buried
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“We are proud of the young man he became and the love he shared with everyone around him. Though he has left us too soon, his memories will forever remain in our hearts."
KMTC student 'pushed' from Nicco Movers Bus buried
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550760/ebola-spreading-fast-in-dr-congo-warns-who
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2026-06-19
Ebola spreading 'fast' in DR Congo, warns WHO
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"The outbreak remains serious" and is "evolving so fast", said Marie-Roseline Belizaire, the WHO Africa emergencies chief.
Ebola spreading 'fast' in DR Congo, warns WHO
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001550761/arsenal-to-kick-off-premier-league-title-defence-against-coventry
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2026-06-19
Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
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Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.
Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001550762/kenyas-universities-embrace-digital-age-in-2026-rankings
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2026-06-19
Kenya's Universities embrace digital age in 2026 rankings
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To qualify, universities had to be fully accredited, offer at least four-year degree programmes, and provide face-to-face learning.
Kenya's Universities embrace digital age in 2026 rankings
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550764/court-okays-kpas-restricted-tendering-of-heavy-machinery-amidst-protests
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2026-06-19
Court okays KPA's restricted tendering of heavy machinery amidst protests
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The High Court in Mombasa has allowed KPA to procure multi-million-dollar heavy port-operation machinery through restricted tendering, amid protests by Human rights groups.
Court okays KPA's restricted tendering of heavy machinery amidst protests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550765/usa-australia-eye-world-cup-knockout-rounds-brazil-in-action
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2026-06-19
USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
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The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds tonight while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.
USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550770/kicd-crowned-most-productive-state-corporation
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2026-06-19
KICD crowned most productive State Corporation
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According to official NPCC evaluation records, KICD has maintained a trajectory of institutional excellence over successive Performance Contracting cycles.
KICD crowned most productive State Corporation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550773/tuyas-defence-named-best-performing-ministry-in-inaugural-evaluation
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2026-06-19
Tuya's Defence named best performing ministry in inaugural evaluation
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The Ministry was recognised for successfully embedding a culture of performance management and productivity while maintaining operational readiness and institutional effectiveness.
Tuya's Defence named best performing ministry in inaugural evaluation
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001550776/embakasi-takes-top-spot-with-mountains-of-garbage-collected-in-two-months
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2026-06-19
Embakasi takes top spot with mountains of garbage collected in two months
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Between April and June 2026, alone about 1,170 truckloads of garbage were collected in Embakasi according to statistics by the Nairobi County environment department.
Embakasi takes top spot with mountains of garbage collected in two months
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550777/i-will-sanction-nonperformers-without-apology-ruto-vows
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2026-06-19
I will sanction nonperformers without apology, Ruto vows
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Ruto challenged the public sector to ensure promotion at work is based on demonstrated results, and not mere longevity.
I will sanction nonperformers without apology, Ruto vows
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550780/three-nursing-gunshot-wounds-in-rally-chaos-linked-to-mp
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2026-06-19
Three nursing gunshot wounds in rally chaos linked to MP
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The incident occurred during an event organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and attended by local residents.
Three nursing gunshot wounds in rally chaos linked to MP
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550783/kenyas-first-dollar-denominated-green-property-fund-oversubscribed-as-investors-seek-hard-currency-returns
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2026-06-19
Kenya's first dollar-denominated green property fund oversubscribed as investors seek hard-currency returns
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TRIFIC CEO Brenda Mbathi described the oversubscription as a strong endorsement of the quality of the underlying assets and the resilience of our business structure.
Kenya's first dollar-denominated green property fund oversubscribed as investors seek hard-currency returns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550789/israel-hezbollah-agree-ceasefire-as-us-iran-deal-under-strain
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2026-06-19
Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
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Israel's military said Friday that it had struck more than 80 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and killed dozens of members of the Iran-backed group.
Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001550790/senator-nyamu-in-feud-with-businessman-over-unpaid-hotel-bill
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2026-06-19
Senator Nyamu in feud with businessman over unpaid hotel bill
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A businessman in Nairobi and Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu are caught up in a nasty exchange over an unsettled Sh29,850 hotel bill.
Senator Nyamu in feud with businessman over unpaid hotel bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550794/police-hunt-for-mp-mutai-after-kuresoi-chaos
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2026-06-19
Police hunt for MP Mutai after Kuresoi chaos
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Police launch hunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai over alleged involvement in political violence that left three people injured; vow action against all perpetrators.
Police hunt for MP Mutai after Kuresoi chaos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550798/ntsa-suspends-issuance-of-psv-licences-for-two-years
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2026-06-19
NTSA suspends issuance of PSV licences for two years
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NTSA suspends licensing of new matatu SACCOs for two years and freezes new or expanded routes for 12 months, cites non-compliance and road safety concerns.
NTSA suspends issuance of PSV licences for two years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550802/kdf-officer-dies-in-hospital
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2026-06-19
KDF officer dies in hospital
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Police are probing whether Kabengi died by suicide or if it was an accident.
KDF officer dies in hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-19
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