https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550499/ruto-hits-out-at-global-lenders-calls-for-africas-inclusion
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2026-06-17
Ruto hits out at global lenders, calls for Africa's inclusion
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Ruto regretted that Africa was not at the table when some of the financial and governance institutions were set up after the Second World War in 1945.
Ruto hits out at global lenders, calls for Africa's inclusion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550501/budget-reality-check-as-moodys-warns-kenya-of-fiscal-pain-ahead
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2026-06-17
Budget reality check as Moody's warns Kenya of fiscal pain ahead
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Rating firm warns austerity measures unlikely to yield much amid revenue shortfalls. It also cites country’s heightened debt risks, potentially raising the cost of external borrowing.
Budget reality check as Moody's warns Kenya of fiscal pain ahead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550503/wetangula-orders-national-response-over-rising-lake-waters
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2026-06-17
Wetang'ula orders national response over rising lake waters
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MPs have warned of a humanitarian crisis as rising Rift Valley lake waters displace families, destroy schools and livelihoods, and increase disease risks.
Wetang'ula orders national response over rising lake waters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550506/duale-contradicts-self-in-court-over-ebola-quarantine-facility-deal
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2026-06-17
Duale contradicts self in court over Ebola quarantine facility deal
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Duale says Kenya halted a US-funded Ebola facility project, but Katiba Institute argues construction continues despite court orders stopping it.
Duale contradicts self in court over Ebola quarantine facility deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550508/inside-all-saints-day-goons-invaded-a-sacred-space
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2026-06-17
Inside All Saints: Day goons invaded a sacred space
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Panic erupted at an All Saints Cathedral budget forum after a group of youths disrupted proceedings, leaving participants shaken and some phones stolen.
Inside All Saints: Day goons invaded a sacred space
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550510/blood-money-will-compensation-heal-a-bleeding-nation-end-police-cruelty
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2026-06-17
Blood money: Will compensation heal a bleeding nation, end police cruelty?
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Rights groups say compensating police brutality victims without an apology or prosecutions risks shielding perpetrators and undermining justice.
Blood money: Will compensation heal a bleeding nation, end police cruelty?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550511/mps-clash-over-tax-proposals-in-finance-bill
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2026-06-17
MPs clash over tax proposals in Finance Bill
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MPs clashed in National Assembly over Finance Bill 2026, debating new tax measures, KRA data use, and rental income provisions amid concerns over rising tax burden.
MPs clash over tax proposals in Finance Bill
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550513/why-relatives-living-abroad-are-not-sending-you-money-gifts
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2026-06-17
Why relatives living abroad are not sending you money, gifts
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CBK 2025 report shows Sh931.8bn remittances into Kenya, mostly cash, with gender, education and migration ties shaping how money and in-kind support flow.
Why relatives living abroad are not sending you money, gifts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-17
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001550383/how-wilson-airport-runway-rehabilitation-is-hurting-airlines
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2026-06-16
How Wilson Airport runway rehabilitation is hurting airlines
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Airlines operating at Wilson Airport say delayed runway rehabilitation works have caused losses exceeding Sh620 million, with operators warning of rising costs and greater disruption.
How Wilson Airport runway rehabilitation is hurting airlines
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550384/now-africas-insurance-industry-must-move-beyond-ambition
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2026-06-16
Now Africa's insurance industry must move beyond ambition
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Africa’s insurance industry must shift its focus from ambitious digital and AI strategies to disciplined execution, ensuring innovation delivers measurable value.
Now Africa's insurance industry must move beyond ambition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001550386/its-time-we-stopped-fearing-gen-z-and-embraced-them
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2026-06-16
It's time we stopped fearing Gen Z and embraced them
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Rather than fearing Gen Z, Kenya should embrace the generation’s global outlook, technological fluency, creativity and economic ambition by involving them in decision-making.
It's time we stopped fearing Gen Z and embraced them
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550387/take-action-to-stop-sale-of-kenyan-identity-documents
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2026-06-16
Take action to stop sale of Kenyan identity documents
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In Kenya,foreign nationals are allegedly obtaining Kenyan identity cards and passports through corruption within the Immigration Department and the National Registration Bureau (NRB).
Take action to stop sale of Kenyan identity documents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001550388/how-mbadis-no-new-tax-budget-may-increase-cost-of-doing-business
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2026-06-16
How Mbadi's 'no new tax' budget may increase cost of doing business
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Although the 2026/27 budget introduces no major new taxes, experts warn that stricter tax administration and compliance measures could raise the cost of doing business.
How Mbadi's 'no new tax' budget may increase cost of doing business
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550389/how-democracy-is-being-sold-in-marketplaces-and-churches-in-ol-kalou
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2026-06-16
How democracy is being sold in marketplaces and churches in Ol Kalou
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Politicians exploit economic hardship by distributing cash, donations, and gifts to vulnerable groups in exchange for political support ahead of Ol Kalou by-election.
How democracy is being sold in marketplaces and churches in Ol Kalou
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550391/partnership-with-communities-can-make-climate-action-count
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2026-06-16
Partnership with communities can make climate action count
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Lasting climate solutions must place local communities at the center of environmental stewardship by linking conservation to economic benefits and sustainable livelihoods.
Partnership with communities can make climate action count
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001550392/dont-poison-the-mountain-against-ruto-cs-ruku-tells-gachagua
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2026-06-16
Don't poison the Mountain against Ruto, CS Ruku tells Gachagua
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Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has accused opposition leaders, led by Rigathi Gachagua, of trying to turn Mt Kenya East communities against President William Ruto.
Don't poison the Mountain against Ruto, CS Ruku tells Gachagua
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550395/beyond-the-finance-bill-kenyas-real-budget-debate-is-about-spending
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2026-06-16
Beyond the Finance Bill: Kenya's real Budget debate is about spending
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Public debate has focused excessively on annual tax changes while paying insufficient attention to government spending and budget priorities.
Beyond the Finance Bill: Kenya's real Budget debate is about spending
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550397/former-cs-governor-among-leaders-eyeing-baringo-top-seat
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2026-06-16
Former CS, governor among leaders eyeing Baringo top seat
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The race to succeed Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi is shaping up to be highly competitive, with several prominent figures, including former CS Simon Chelugui and former Governor Stanley Kiptis.
Former CS, governor among leaders eyeing Baringo top seat
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550400/kenyas-forests-under-siege-as-development-pressure-mounts
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2026-06-16
Kenya's forests under siege as development pressure mounts
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Kenya’s forests and protected parks, including Nairobi National Park, Karura Forest and Imenti Forest, are facing mounting development pressure.
Kenya's forests under siege as development pressure mounts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001550402/calls-grow-to-stop-construction-of-imenti-airstrip-in-protected-forest
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2026-06-16
Calls grow to stop construction of Imenti airstrip in protected forest
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Opposition to the proposed airstrip in Imenti Forest is growing, with conservationists urging regulators to halt the project over alleged legal breaches and threats to the Mt Kenya ecosystem.
Calls grow to stop construction of Imenti airstrip in protected forest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550403/bat-shareholders-okay-record-dividend
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2026-06-16
BAT shareholders okay record dividend
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Shareholders of BAT Kenya have approved a record total dividend of Sh70 per share for 2025, supported by an 18% rise in profit despite challenges from the rising illicit tobacco trade.
BAT shareholders okay record dividend
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550404/7s-star-wekesas-journey-in-rugby-and-his-mission-for-green-planet
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2026-06-16
7s star Wekesa's journey in rugby and his mission for green planet
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Kevin Wekesa has built a life around preparing for the future, helping the environment and inspiring young people as he carries the hopes of Kenya’s national sevens team.
7s star Wekesa's journey in rugby and his mission for green planet
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550405/kenya-rallies-african-support-to-host-key-us-market-index
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2026-06-16
Kenya rallies African support to host key US market index
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Kenya is seeking continental backing to host a NASDAQ-linked African market hub in Nairobi, positioning it as part of efforts to deepen capital markets and attract global investment.
Kenya rallies African support to host key US market index
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion-sports/article/2001550406/we-need-to-stop-cheering-others-and-plan-for-2030-tourney
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2026-06-16
We need to stop cheering others and plan for 2030 tourney
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Kenya must move beyond fan culture and invest in long-term football development if it hopes to compete on the global stage.
We need to stop cheering others and plan for 2030 tourney
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550407/chivayo-it-is-controversial-zimbabwean-tycoon-secures-stake-in-sh375b-jkia-expansion-deal
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2026-06-16
Chivayo it is...: Controversial Zimbabwean Tycoon secures stake in Sh375b JKIA expansion deal
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A Sh375 billion expansion deal for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has sparked controversy after Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm joined a Chinese-led consortium.
Chivayo it is...: Controversial Zimbabwean Tycoon secures stake in Sh375b JKIA expansion deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550408/ruto-declares-war-on-foreign-mining-giants-ahead-of-g7-meet
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2026-06-16
Ruto declares war on foreign mining giants ahead of G7 meet
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President William Ruto renewed calls for UN and global financial reforms and pledged to end foreign exploitation of Kenya’s mineral resources ahead of the G7 summit in France.
Ruto declares war on foreign mining giants ahead of G7 meet
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550409/cs-defends-fuel-levy-says-diesel-prices-cut-by-sh10
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2026-06-16
CS defends fuel levy, says diesel prices cut by Sh10
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Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has defended government fuel price interventions and launched rural electrification projects in Narok East.
CS defends fuel levy, says diesel prices cut by Sh10
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001550410/cs-duale-declares-war-on-criminals-in-garissa-warns-against-protecting-suspects
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2026-06-16
CS Duale Declares War on Criminals in Garissa, Warns Against Protecting Suspects
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has put knife-wielding criminals operating in Garissa on notice, warning that security agencies will pursue them relentlessly.
CS Duale Declares War on Criminals in Garissa, Warns Against Protecting Suspects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550411/state-to-blame-for-enabling-id-passport-cartels-matiangi-says
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2026-06-16
State to blame for enabling ID, passport cartels, Matiang'i says
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Fred Matiang'i has warned that mismanagement and corruption in Kenya’s identification system are undermining the integrity of passports and ID documents.
State to blame for enabling ID, passport cartels, Matiang'i says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550412/political-aspirant-ngenga-to-pay-couple-sh1-million-after-failed-business-deal
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2026-06-16
Political aspirant Ngenga to pay couple Sh1 million after failed business deal
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A Politician has suffered a blow after a Nairobi court ordered him to refund Sh1 million to a couple over a failed commercial arrangement, marking a setback to his political and business reputation.
Political aspirant Ngenga to pay couple Sh1 million after failed business deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550413/families-agonising-over-loved-ones-killed-missing
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2026-06-16
Families agonising over loved ones killed, missing
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Families of people killed or missing in alleged cases of police brutality and enforced disappearances continue to seek justice and accountability, despite plans for compensation.
Families agonising over loved ones killed, missing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550416/process-to-compensate-victims-of-violence-starts
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2026-06-16
Process to compensate victims of violence starts
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The government has begun implementing a compensation programme for victims of police brutality and protest-related violence.
Process to compensate victims of violence starts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550418/untouchables-inside-a-cabinet-where-failure-gets-rewarded
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2026-06-16
Untouchables: Inside a Cabinet where failure gets rewarded
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Critics and political analysts argue that President William Ruto has continued to retain and redeploy underperforming Cabinet and Principal Secretaries.
Untouchables: Inside a Cabinet where failure gets rewarded
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550419/inside-william-rutos-bromance-with-village-elders-in-tutam-plan
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2026-06-16
Inside William Ruto's bromance with village elders in 'Tutam' plan
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Expanded funding for village elders and cash transfer programmes in the 2026 Finance Bill has sparked debate.
Inside William Ruto's bromance with village elders in 'Tutam' plan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550420/author-kimani-sues-aga-khan-university-citing-discrimination
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2026-06-16
Author Kimani sues Aga Khan University, citing discrimination
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Author and academic Dr Peter Kimani has sued Aga Khan University over alleged discrimination, unfair labour practices and pay disparities.
Author Kimani sues Aga Khan University, citing discrimination
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001550421/why-mbadi-slashed-opiyo-wandayis-budget-despite-fuel-pressures
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2026-06-16
Why Mbadi slashed Opiyo Wandayi's budget despite fuel pressures
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Treasury has cut funding for Kenya’s energy and petroleum sectors despite heavy spending on fuel subsidies and rising power demand, raising concerns over future fuel stability and electricity supply.
Why Mbadi slashed Opiyo Wandayi's budget despite fuel pressures
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550422/belgium-fight-back-to-draw-with-egypt-in-world-cup-group-game
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2026-06-16
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
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Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550423/uruguay-frustrated-by-dogged-saudi-arabia-in-world-cup-draw
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2026-06-16
Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
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Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.
Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550424/iran-begin-fraught-world-cup-with-2-2-new-zealand-draw
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2026-06-16
Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
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Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.
Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001550425/presidential-ambitions
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2026-06-16
Presidential ambitions
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Presidential ambitions
Presidential ambitions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550428/trial-begins-of-former-central-african-leader
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2026-06-16
Trial begins of former Central African leader
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A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic will begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.
Trial begins of former Central African leader
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550429/what-to-know-about-seismic-uk-by-election-that-imperils-pm-starmer
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2026-06-16
What to know about seismic UK by-election that imperils PM Starmer
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Britain holds a special vote on Thursday that is expected to set in motion an attempt to oust Labour leader Keir Starmer as prime minister.
What to know about seismic UK by-election that imperils PM Starmer
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001550430/heavyweights-argentina-and-france-start-world-cup-quests
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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
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Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.
Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001549407/how-young-graduate-turned-maggot-farming-into-a-lucrative-venture
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2026-06-16
How young graduate turned maggot farming into a lucrative venture
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The communications graduate has built a maggot farming venture that feeds fish, trains farmers, supplies feed across multiple counties.
How young graduate turned maggot farming into a lucrative venture
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550431/woman-divorces-husband-for-secretly-marrying-her-friend-as-second-wife
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2026-06-16
Woman divorces husband for secretly marrying her friend as second wife
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HRS could no longer stay in her marriage after she discovered that her husband of 16 years had secretly married her best friend as a second wife.
Woman divorces husband for secretly marrying her friend as second wife
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550432/kadhi-orders-man-to-find-separate-home-for-wife-after-mother-in-law-dispute
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2026-06-16
Kadhi orders man to find separate home for wife after mother-in-law dispute
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AJN refused to stay with her elderly mother-in-law in Mombasa due to frustration and conflict, which led to separation from her husband, AMA.
Kadhi orders man to find separate home for wife after mother-in-law dispute
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550433/former-kilgoris-mp-gideon-kochellah-to-be-buried-on-june-20
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2026-06-16
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Kochellah to be buried on June 20
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Former Kilgoris MP and Cabinet minister Gideon Konchellah will be laid to rest on June 20, 2026, at his Olalui residence in Kilgoris, Narok County.
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Kochellah to be buried on June 20
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550435/afreximbank-secures-investment-grade-rating-boosting-lending-firepower
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2026-06-16
Afreximbank secures investment grade rating, boosting lending firepower
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The Afreximbank has secured a long-sought investment grade rating from S&P Global Ratings, a move that will lower its borrowing costs and expand its capacity to lend.
Afreximbank secures investment grade rating, boosting lending firepower
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550437/cofek-sues-nssf-over-enhanced-contributions-seeks-return-to-sh200-deductions
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2026-06-16
COFEK sues NSSF over enhanced contributions, seeks return to Sh200 deductions
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COFEK has sued NSSF and the government, seeking to stop the enforcement of enhanced NSSF contribution rates and compel employers to revert to the previous Sh200 monthly deduction.
COFEK sues NSSF over enhanced contributions, seeks return to Sh200 deductions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550438/kangatas-entry-gives-linda-mwananchi-first-elected-ally-in-mt-kenya
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2026-06-16
Kang'ata's entry gives Linda Mwananchi first elected ally in Mt Kenya
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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has emerged as the new political ally of the Linda Mwananchi movement after joining the team during its first rally in the Mt Kenya region.
Kang'ata's entry gives Linda Mwananchi first elected ally in Mt Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550439/nyandarua-dci-boss-dies-in-nairobi-nakuru-highway-crash
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2026-06-16
Nyandarua DCI boss dies in Nairobi-Nakuru highway crash
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Nyandarua CCIO John Rioba died in a seven-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway caused by a lorry with suspected brake failure.
Nyandarua DCI boss dies in Nairobi-Nakuru highway crash
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550440/sale-of-ids-to-foreigners-is-an-assault-on-kenyas-sovereignty-prof-kagwanja
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2026-06-16
Sale of IDs to foreigners is an assault on Kenya's sovereignty- Prof Kagwanja
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"It is criminal to sell an identity card from a Kenyan office, and not for any purpose other than voting," he said.
Sale of IDs to foreigners is an assault on Kenya's sovereignty- Prof Kagwanja
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550441/ruto-arrives-in-france-for-g7-summit
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2026-06-16
Ruto arrives in France for G7 Summit
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President William Ruto has arrived in France to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, where he is expected to advocate for global financial reforms and stronger economic partnerships.
Ruto arrives in France for G7 Summit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550444/french-spies-drop-ai-giant-palantir-over-us-overreliance-fears
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2026-06-16
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
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France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, as European nations increasingly doubt the dependability of the United States.
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550445/tunisia-sack-coach-lamouchi-appoint-herve-renard-after-one-world-cup-game
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2026-06-16
Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi, appoint Herve Renard after one World Cup game
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Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard
Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi, appoint Herve Renard after one World Cup game
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550447/iran-says-footballers-us-visa-expires-after-world-cup-opener
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2026-06-16
Iran says footballer's US visa expires after World Cup opener
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An Iranian national football team player's US visa has expired, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington.
Iran says footballer's US visa expires after World Cup opener
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550452/suspects-in-all-saints-cathedral-attack-rise-to-five-as-dci-makes-more-arrests
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2026-06-16
Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack rise to five as DCI makes more arrests
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“Places of worship are sanctuaries of peace and reflection, and any individual who seeks to violate their sanctity, threaten public safety or disrupt lawful gatherings will face the law."
Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack rise to five as DCI makes more arrests
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550453/us-congress-puts-kenya-on-notice-over-russia-war-recruits
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2026-06-16
US Congress puts Kenya on notice over Russia war recruits
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US lawmakers have introduced a bill seeking sanctions against individuals and governments involved in recruiting Africans, including Kenyans, to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
US Congress puts Kenya on notice over Russia war recruits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550454/national-assembly-investigates-kibos-raw-sugar-imports-over-consumer-safety-concerns
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2026-06-16
National Assembly investigates Kibos raw sugar imports over consumer safety concerns
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The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the importation of tonnes of raw sugar deemed unfit for direct human consumption
National Assembly investigates Kibos raw sugar imports over consumer safety concerns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001550455/uk-ups-russia-sanctions-to-bring-war-machine-to-halt-starmer
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2026-06-16
UK ups Russia sanctions to bring 'war machine to halt': Starmer
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"Working with our G7 allies, we will continue to increase the pressure on Putin and his circle of collaborators until Russia's war machine is brought to a halt and peace returns to our continent."
UK ups Russia sanctions to bring 'war machine to halt': Starmer
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001550457/busia-cabinet-approves-youth-development-policy-to-boost-jobs-inclusion
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2026-06-16
Busia Cabinet approves youth development policy to boost jobs, inclusion
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Busia County Cabinet has approved a Youth Development Policy aimed at enhancing employment, entrepreneurship, skills development and youth participation in governance.
Busia Cabinet approves youth development policy to boost jobs, inclusion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/tennis/article/2001550458/serena-williams-to-play-doubles-with-sister-venus-at-wimbledon
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2026-06-16
Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
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Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.
Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550459/knchr-demands-action-on-all-saints-cathedral-attack
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2026-06-16
KNCHR demands action on All Saints Cathedral attack
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“Those responsible for planning, financing, organizing, or carrying out the attack must be identified and held accountable.”
KNCHR demands action on All Saints Cathedral attack
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001550461/rudiger-extends-real-madrid-deal
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2026-06-16
Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal
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Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract until 2027, Los Blancos announced on Tuesday.
Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001550462/boost-for-konza-as-ketraco-energises-sh84-billion-power-line
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2026-06-16
Boost for Konza as Ketraco energises Sh8.4 billion power line
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Kenya has taken a significant step towards strengthening its electricity infrastructure after Ketraco successfully energised the Sh8.4 billion Isinya–Konza 400kV transmission line.
Boost for Konza as Ketraco energises Sh8.4 billion power line
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001550463/maraga-borrowing-is-how-political-elites-steal-from-the-public
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2026-06-16
Maraga: Borrowing is how political elites steal from the public
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Former CJ David Maraga has accused political leadership of using public borrowing to drain public resources, claiming the country's debt has risen from Sh1.77 trillion in 2013 to nearly Sh13 trillion.
Maraga: Borrowing is how political elites steal from the public
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001550464/when-a-society-abandons-its-children
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2026-06-16
When a society abandons its children
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It was just after dawn, the familiar rush of a Kenyan morning—children in uniforms hurrying out, tea taken too fast, and parents already on the move.
When a society abandons its children
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sunday-magazine/article/2001550465/when-the-skies-said-goodbye
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2026-06-16
When the skies said goodbye
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The farewell in Nairobi carried extra weight for the Canadian-born pilot who had chosen Kenya as his home late in his career. 0711 700 981
When the skies said goodbye
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001550466/lithuania-gets-new-premier-as-govt-reshuffled
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2026-06-16
Lithuania gets new premier as govt reshuffled
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Lithuania's governing coalition named a new prime minister on Tuesday, after a coalition reshuffle that expelled a populist junior partner.
Lithuania gets new premier as govt reshuffled
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001550467/government-backs-digital-literacy-as-gluk-launches-regional-language-cultural-centre
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2026-06-16
Government backs digital literacy as GLUK launches regional language, cultural centre
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The government has endorsed digital literacy and skills development initiatives, as Great Lakes University of Kisumu launched a regional language and cultural centre to enhance youth employability.
Government backs digital literacy as GLUK launches regional language, cultural centre
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sunday-magazine/article/2001550469/the-legacy-of-chiriku-maneti
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2026-06-16
The legacy of Chiriku Maneti
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Chiriku Maneti was a musician whose songs carried sweet melodies, humour and moral lessons; crafted in Kiswahili.
The legacy of Chiriku Maneti
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550470/africa-is-not-a-problem-to-resolve-ruto-tells-g7-leaders
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2026-06-16
'Africa is not a problem to resolve,' Ruto tells G7 leaders
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President William Ruto has told Group of Seven (G7) leaders that Africa must be treated as an equal partner in the new global order, not a recipient of aid.
'Africa is not a problem to resolve,' Ruto tells G7 leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550472/cofek-moves-to-block-six-finance-bill-2026-clauses-over-tax-privacy-concerns
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2026-06-16
COFEK moves to block six Finance Bill 2026 clauses over tax, privacy concerns
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COFEK has filed a High Court petition seeking to suspend six clauses in the Finance Bill 2026, arguing they violate constitutional safeguards on taxation, privacy and public participation.
COFEK moves to block six Finance Bill 2026 clauses over tax, privacy concerns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550474/leaders-call-for-urgent-action-to-protect-oceans-against-climate-change
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2026-06-16
Leaders call for urgent action to protect oceans against climate change
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African leaders, scientists and policymakers are calling for urgent action to protect the continent's oceans from the rising impact of climate change, pollution and overfishing.
Leaders call for urgent action to protect oceans against climate change
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001550475/dr-congo-ebola-peak-in-front-of-us-outbreak-could-last-a-year-red-cross
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2026-06-16
DR Congo Ebola peak 'in front of us', outbreak could last a year: Red Cross
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Since the outbreak was declared in the DRC on May 15, 808 cases have been confirmed in the country, including 192 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
DR Congo Ebola peak 'in front of us', outbreak could last a year: Red Cross
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550476/taita-taveta-residents-to-benefit-from-forest-resources
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2026-06-16
Taita Taveta residents to benefit from forest resources
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Taita Taveta County has adopted a forest conservation policy that will enable communities living near forests to share in forest-derived benefits while promoting conservation.
Taita Taveta residents to benefit from forest resources
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001550477/malindi-businessman-accuses-police-of-destroying-sh5m-property
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2026-06-16
Malindi businessman accuses police of destroying Sh5m property
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A businessman in Kilifi County has accused police officers of allegedly orchestrating a midnight raid on a disputed beachfront property, leaving him counting losses of about Sh5 million.
Malindi businessman accuses police of destroying Sh5m property
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001550479/counties-push-for-infrastructure-fund-allocation-to-support-urban-growth
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2026-06-16
Counties push for infrastructure fund allocation to support urban growth
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County governments are pushing for a share of the National Infrastructure Fund to improve urban infrastructure and services amid rising urbanisation and growing pressure on municipalities.
Counties push for infrastructure fund allocation to support urban growth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001550482/at-kirembe-railas-voice-returned-and-nyongo-chose-development-over-politics-of-protest
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2026-06-16
At Kirembe, Raila's voice returned and Nyong'o chose development over politics of protest
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Raila watched his father Jaramogi suffer, then endured detention and exile himself, and learned that permanent opposition delivers only suffering.
At Kirembe, Raila's voice returned and Nyong'o chose development over politics of protest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550483/kebs-warns-manufacturers-over-fake-officials
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2026-06-16
KEBS warns manufacturers over fake officials
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KEBS has urged manufacturers to verify the identities of officials claiming to represent the agency, warning that fraudsters are impersonating staff to extort businesses.
KEBS warns manufacturers over fake officials
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550485/postmortem-reveals-mwingi-victims-were-strangled-stabbed
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2026-06-16
Postmortem reveals Mwingi victims were strangled, stabbed
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A postmortem conducted on the seven bodies that were exhumed in Mwingi on June 8, 2026 has revealed that some of them were strangled and others had stab wounds on the abdomen.
Postmortem reveals Mwingi victims were strangled, stabbed
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001550487/tech-firms-launch-country-first-sovereign-cloud-to-protect-sensitive-data
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2026-06-16
Tech firms launch country first sovereign cloud to protect sensitive data
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For decades, African governments and businesses have had little choice but to send their most sensitive data to servers thousands of kilometres away. Kenya has now changed that.
Tech firms launch country first sovereign cloud to protect sensitive data
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550488/former-kaimosi-university-employee-charged-over-fake-degree-sh63m-fraud
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2026-06-16
Former Kaimosi University employee charged over fake degree, Sh6.3m fraud
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A former Kaimosi Friends University employee has been charged with forging a master's degree certificate to secure employment.
Former Kaimosi University employee charged over fake degree, Sh6.3m fraud
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550491/coalition-urges-mps-to-fast-track-tobacco-control-bill-to-protect-the-youth
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2026-06-16
Coalition urges MPs to fast-track Tobacco Control Bill to protect the youth
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The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition has called on the National Assembly to retain the strong regulatory measures proposed in the Tobacco Bill
Coalition urges MPs to fast-track Tobacco Control Bill to protect the youth
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001550494/g7-leaders-call-for-coordinated-response-to-ebola-outbreak
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2026-06-16
G7 leaders call for coordinated response to Ebola outbreak
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The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance.
G7 leaders call for coordinated response to Ebola outbreak
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001550495/church-members-end-divisions-after-reconciliation-talks
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2026-06-16
Church members end divisions after reconciliation talks
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PCEA Nyaragumu in Muguga, Kiambu County, have resolved a dispute that divided the congregation following a successful reconciliation meeting.
Church members end divisions after reconciliation talks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001550496/suspended-finance-cecm-kerich-fails-to-appear-before-mcas
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2026-06-16
Suspended Finance CECM Kerich fails to appear before MCAs
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The whereabouts of Nairobi Finance CECM Charles Kerich remain unknown about a month after he was convicted of contempt of court.
Suspended Finance CECM Kerich fails to appear before MCAs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001550507/sha-hasnt-paid-healthcare-centres-sh55b-since-february-say-workers
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2026-06-16
SHA hasn't paid healthcare centres Sh5.5b since February, say workers
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Health facilities claim SHA owes Sh5.5 billion in unpaid claims since February, causing drug shortages, unpaid staff and disrupted patient care.
SHA hasn't paid healthcare centres Sh5.5b since February, say workers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-06-16
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