https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553300/healthcare-services-paralysed-as-health-workers-begin-nationwide-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-21 Healthcare services paralysed as health workers begin nationwide strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wQaCeo0UestPq11t779QN89V1lMV8ChiEljzfu8a.jpg Healthcare services across Kenya have been severely disrupted after health workers launched a nationwide strike over county governments' failure to absorb UHC staff. Healthcare services paralysed as health workers begin nationwide strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553305/panic-in-the-valley-dcps-ol-kalou-win-sends-shockwaves 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-21 Panic in the Valley: DCP's Ol Kalou win sends shockwaves https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TFe49MnCqy5bljDbSEp4892f9BhtlKSfQaSAHP7C.jpg The DCP's Ol Kalou by-election victory has intensified political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 election. Panic in the Valley: DCP's Ol Kalou win sends shockwaves Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553307/guarding-the-vote-what-ol-kalou-reveals-about-voter-confidence-in-iebc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-21 Guarding the vote: What Ol Kalou reveals about voter confidence in IEBC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s9pQ4pKH5mInrBJtcNJBfLozZMJgjaKMc9pD9uLf.jpg The Ol Kalou by-election has reignited debate over public trust in the IEBC, with growing citizen-led efforts to "guard the vote". Guarding the vote: What Ol Kalou reveals about voter confidence in IEBC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553314/it-was-murder-not-suicide-dpp-tells-court-as-witnesses-allege-cctv-tampering 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-21 It was murder, not suicide, DPP tells court as witnesses allege CCTV tampering https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NtPhrfi1eD2ZjRv0v1bzTu4Hl46ii7NJHQHNihIF.jpg The prosecution has told the High Court that teacher Albert Ojwang was murdered in police custody, with witnesses alleging CCTV footage at Central Police Station was deliberately deleted. It was murder, not suicide, DPP tells court as witnesses allege CCTV tampering Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001553316/audit-raises-red-flag-as-domestic-debt-hits-sh862b-on-borrowing-spree 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-21 Audit raises red flag as domestic debt hits Sh862b on borrowing spree https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TvBebFRy2Fje4Cd9fZQi1plbQhu0CsCsGWhRVKkc.jpg The National Treasury departed from the approved Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy by significantly increasing domestic borrowing without parliamentary approval. Audit raises red flag as domestic debt hits Sh862b on borrowing spree Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553319/dci-boss-vows-to-unmask-armed-men-who-unleashed-terror-in-ol-kalou 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-21 DCI boss vows to unmask armed men who unleashed terror in Ol Kalou https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hvbfyEq6z8F4J9C09yflfGWLANYHsh7OzuWytLk4.jpg The DCI has launched investigations to identify armed, hooded men accused of attacking voters and journalists during the Ol Kalou by-election. DCI boss vows to unmask armed men who unleashed terror in Ol Kalou Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-21 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553179/picking-points-to-learn 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Picking points to learn https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pBeA60SBZplVy7nqWAEpwGnPz0HEVMo9JlVsmY6h.jpg Picking points to learn Picking points to learn Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553196/oburus-early-endorsement-of-ruto-weakens-odms-bargaining-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Oburu's early endorsement of Ruto weakens ODM's bargaining power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rzddU7uxtzfYifXjLsvDGVcRe9XmlFF27Re9akQq.jpg Political analysts say ODM leader Oburu Oginga’s declaration to support President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election was premature. Oburu's early endorsement of Ruto weakens ODM's bargaining power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553214/pooping-the-right-way-the-three-ps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Pooping the right way: the three Ps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RdQuZ7aRDcw6gRhQIcJIJyYVA3BtflbFi2UKL15Z.jpg Reliveing ourselves is a natural process and should not be viewed negatively. Pooping the right way: the three Ps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553216/poverty-childhood-hunger-linked-to-brain-resilience 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Poverty, childhood hunger linked to brain resilience https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Y1M4ZL02URiQQycCRPuO4a8j8ySFHzjC6KSWe5S9.jpg People who survive childhood hunger and poverty have a more resilient brain structure. Poverty, childhood hunger linked to brain resilience Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553217/world-bank-must-demand-accountability-before-and-after-lending 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 World Bank must demand accountability before and after lending https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ahXTXfBtKFwUMSHb35L9f7TgFzjX9tNUSugnvj0R.jpg The World Bank should strengthen accountability before and after lending by requiring greater transparency, oversight and enforcement. World Bank must demand accountability before and after lending Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553218/toxic-chemicals-threatening-kenyas-children-women 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Toxic chemicals threatening Kenya's children, women https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Qh0JxVuikJ7oIhik5shPYB92mQnX0iQsvgVtn9wf.jpg Plastic Consumer Products in Kenya, have renewed concerns about the safety of plastics that come into direct contact with food, drinking water and young children. Toxic chemicals threatening Kenya's children, women Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001553220/mans-battle-with-scrotum-that-swell-up-to-30-kilogrammes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Man's battle with scrotum that swell up to 30 kilogrammes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VTi7Zhx8qjKrSY5ejeSOk65JvYKRPMS215UPQBKm.jpg After living for a decade with a 30-kilogramme scrotal swelling caused by lymphatic filariasis, Samuel Wakhwa Akui successfully underwent life-changing surgery. Man's battle with scrotum that swell up to 30 kilogrammes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553221/deaf-community-healing-the-mind-using-football 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Deaf Community healing the mind using Football https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CTJ3VoAaApnVwAEuxdYRa8rQrYl5Xd5RISeAQWY0.jpg A football tournament in Kisumu is helping older members of the deaf community combat loneliness and improve their mental well-being. Deaf Community healing the mind using Football Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553223/political-earthquake-the-making-of-tired-but-defiant-voters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Political earthquake: The making of tired but defiant voters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ca1XPJAN2WT1tG5T5xfc7E0A4wHphpoA1acUHqnw.jpg A series of confrontations, heckling incidents and electoral setbacks across Kenya suggests growing public dissatisfaction with political leaders. Political earthquake: The making of tired but defiant voters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-and-environment/article/2001553224/how-kenyas-informal-settlements-hold-the-key-to-climate-resilient-cities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 How Kenya's informal settlements hold the key to climate-resilient cities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iAmaTyxUtcrAhXXdLDexBBsJULj3j2AG0BCbDrgS.jpg As climate change exposes the vulnerabilities of Kenya’s informal settlements, urban planners,and others are calling for housing to be recognised as a critical climate solution. How Kenya's informal settlements hold the key to climate-resilient cities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001553225/from-drugs-to-insecurity-how-nairobis-eastleigh-is-being-strangled 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 From drugs to insecurity: How Nairobi's Eastleigh is being strangled https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sc2FWZyXcLaBzDENcOAg08yibXKWwU8VRiy6TGNO.jpg Eastleigh’s rapid transformation into a major commercial hub is being overshadowed by rising insecurity and drug abuse. From drugs to insecurity: How Nairobi's Eastleigh is being strangled Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001553226/kenyas-new-health-policies-are-abandoning-infertile-wanjiku 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Kenya's new health policies are abandoning infertile Wanjiku https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NBZYZD1RlnoCkEp12BD6IsByDbL8adJZwVOrkhJE.jpg Infertility should be recognised as an essential reproductive healthcare issue rather than a lifestyle choice in Kenya. Kenya's new health policies are abandoning infertile Wanjiku Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553227/governor-nyongo-opens-up-about-cancer-diagnosis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Governor Nyong'o opens up about cancer diagnosis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/b06f5QsrraYfwGIqW0Jre7LxtHVeNKYHj2XLXGZ5.jpg After surviving prostate cancer, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o turned his personal battle into a mission to expand cancer awareness, screening and access to treatment across Kenya. Governor Nyong'o opens up about cancer diagnosis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553228/primate-research-institute-lauded-for-production-of-quality-snake-anti-venom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Primate Research institute lauded for production of quality snake anti venom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QH5qBLYO6Dng9WXJ1RML2H3xoBRFbiu6dGZwfsic.jpg The Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) is working on innovative health solutions, including the planned launch of the first East African-specific snake anti-venom. Primate Research institute lauded for production of quality snake anti venom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553229/ruto-in-dilemma-on-whether-to-reshuffle-cabinet-or-not 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Ruto in dilemma on whether to reshuffle Cabinet or not https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sqP6NR5q20CM4If4ie921JNNgnohFXtugZr7Q6Eg.jpg President William Ruto faces pressure to rethink his Cabinet and political alliances after a major by-election setback in Mount Kenya raised questions about his support base. Ruto in dilemma on whether to reshuffle Cabinet or not Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553230/how-do-adults-view-mental-health-in-children-and-youth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 How do adults view mental health in children and youth? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/r2VznxwmsGefm9zNzxeAKGyFVDWVALG5RT0VFYyA.jpg A new Africa-wide campaign by youth mental health platform SereniMind is urging parents, teachers and communities to see children's behaviour as communication, not just misconduct. How do adults view mental health in children and youth? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001553231/nakuru-county-lost-sh300-million-in-undefended-court-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Nakuru County lost Sh300 million in undefended court cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tGT5NHxIha4Do0dyvgBK99IEPar1hsXr4fsCV8oz.jpg Nakuru County has lost more than Sh300 million in legal disputes after failing to defend court cases, with audit reports and rulings pointing to poor management of litigation and public funds. Nakuru County lost Sh300 million in undefended court cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553232/attacking-journalists-will-not-win-uda-votes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Attacking journalists will not win UDA votes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RAy7oSXuY7TTVgXDa2mT1tTyIwINrMPW9YktHsnY.jpg Following Uda's huge loss in Ol Kalou, the party's SG hassan omar decided to vent his spleen on The Standard during a press conference. Attacking journalists will not win UDA votes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553233/success-of-pito-principle-and-the-fear-it-has-sparked-in-europe-and-united-states 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Success of 'PITO' principle and the fear it has sparked in Europe and United States https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nDxMl3HrbAcmyhSp1CG6zxCSi0Edmrz0wcTpqq4b.jpg The rise of the New Right movement in the West, is a reaction to globalisation, migration and demographic change rather than simply a political shift. Success of 'PITO' principle and the fear it has sparked in Europe and United States Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553234/of-judiciary-and-lsk-wars-who-blinks-first 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Of Judiciary and LSK wars: who blinks first? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7FRBFKWc4ZJXmafIvtYAKjC8AiaQqxbmhwR4Cypn.jpg The Law Society of Kenya’s court boycott has intensified a dispute with the Judiciary over alleged corruption, misconduct and delays. Of Judiciary and LSK wars: who blinks first? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553235/the-last-stripes-how-northern-kenya-is-fighting-to-save-worlds-rarest-zebra 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 The last stripes: How northern Kenya is fighting to save world's rarest zebra https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uVYDb7ZUgKqqBvN42CaPJQ1gpzBpRdwgSTudlSkK.jpg Northern Kenya’s communities are leading a conservation effort to save the endangered Grevy’s zebra through wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration and sustainable partnerships. The last stripes: How northern Kenya is fighting to save world's rarest zebra Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553236/how-hospitals-are-forcing-patients-to-pay-collect-arvs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 How hospitals are forcing patients to pay, collect ARVs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PplglC3qUr4KRlKwkzWHVrkcgxe18Y2c0x4QaoPR.jpg People living with HIV in Kenya are raising concerns over alleged charges for accessing free ARVs, while shortages of key HIV commodities threaten treatment access and prevention efforts. How hospitals are forcing patients to pay, collect ARVs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553238/what-happens-when-financial-inclusion-outpaces-financial-literacy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 What happens when financial inclusion outpaces financial literacy? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VAdp7gvxGozydjRufSkHfrJZh0YSbYPxqjBzQWFQ.jpg Kenya’s next financial inclusion challenge is not expanding access to financial services but improving financial literacy. What happens when financial inclusion outpaces financial literacy? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553239/the-whims-and-memes-from-ol-kalou 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 The whims and memes from Ol Kalou https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KnOOp4FGOud556pBwGg4lYWJk9VCagkywiW7V7N1.jpg The Ol Kalou by-election victory by DCP’s Sammy Kamau Ngotho has sparked political debate and social media reactions, with the result viewed as a warning sign for UDA. The whims and memes from Ol Kalou Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553240/why-management-of-healthcare-workers-should-be-reconsidered 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Why management of healthcare workers should be reconsidered https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XAjGK1IHIbHMZUu2dFyPEbPfEQuAeTN4ySLM4OE4.jpg While county governments have improved access to health services, the decentralised management of healthcare workers has created disparities in pay, staffing and career progression. Why management of healthcare workers should be reconsidered Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553241/inside-millennials-analogue-faith-vs-gen-z-digital-minds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Inside Millennials' analogue faith vs Gen Z digital minds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yLOR3hbqRFWE1jUICc3iL1jNKwkCXFWHGMBHyKxP.jpg A satirical reflection explores the cultural divide between millennials and Gen Z. Inside Millennials' analogue faith vs Gen Z digital minds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553242/world-bank-must-demand-for-accountability-before-and-after-lending 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 World Bank must demand for accountability before and after lending https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IdITqp2k8PnrFqxsJWwNsRAl7QzQ6y8WzX1PI0wW.jpg World Bank and other multilateral lenders should strengthen accountability measures to ensure development loans deliver meaningful public benefits. World Bank must demand for accountability before and after lending Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553243/lamu-refinery-eyes-africas-86-million-tonnes-fuel-import-gap 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Lamu refinery eyes Africa's 86 million tonnes fuel import gap https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lzustSdpcxvdZpIDP9OlVW3Razft4Cpn8cGLTKYN.jpg A planned Sh2.2 trillion refinery in Lamu is expected to strengthen Africa's fuel security by reducing the continent's growing dependence on imported petroleum products. Lamu refinery eyes Africa's 86 million tonnes fuel import gap Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553244/when-the-altar-blames-the-miniskirt-perhaps-it-is-celibacy-not-women-that-needs-a-confession 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 "When the altar blames the miniskirt!" Perhaps it is celibacy, not women, that needs a confession https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bzTL05Im6qyfSgthh4qfZBx9zs4mL8OCoi25fDHa.jpg Responsibility for priestly conduct should rest primarily with those who take religious vows rather than with women who are often blamed for alleged temptation. "When the altar blames the miniskirt!" Perhaps it is celibacy, not women, that needs a confession Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553245/like-father-like-son-as-kimoi-and-gideon-moi-lead-teams-to-wins 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Like father, like son as Kimoi and Gideon Moi lead teams to wins https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mw0FJ71ZKTEX0BvyC8M64cQYKTompxxSY05ekGxj.jpg Kimoi Moi and Gideon Moi inspired their teams to trophy-winning performances as the Calvary Cup concluded, with both earning praise ahead of Kenya's international polo fixtures. Like father, like son as Kimoi and Gideon Moi lead teams to wins Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553252/world-cup-final-goes-to-extra-time 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 World Cup final goes to extra-time https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iW6SO76ynL3x7ZoSyMTSPIbfIpvQCzMDbkW5dNQ0.jpg The World Cup final between Spain and 10-man Argentina went to extra-time on Sunday, with the teams locked at 0-0 at the end of normal time. World Cup final goes to extra-time Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553253/spain-down-argentina-to-win-world-cup-shatter-messi-dream 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J5Ta2Na7nVoxjn9MXhVPYqyvl2wXrSyNuoCWCNYA.jpg Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup. Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553254/mbappe-wins-world-cup-golden-boot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eVtPs7dZQJjYYFvJDI4PKURM5SmJBLbb5STyr3fF.jpg Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey. Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553255/messi-meets-yamal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Messi meets Yamal... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wSSNNGaWWnEYysyBFn8MSYLgdioPYt8IH9G42Kor.jpg Messi meets Yamal... Messi meets Yamal... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553256/spains-world-champions-head-home-to-million-strong-madrid-welcome 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9JT6qqML5ZrJ86KOxa8zKQT17pJqyOUsZ2i9qtmJ.jpg The royal household had also yet to confirm whether the king would attend the celebrations. Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553257/indian-police-baton-charge-protesters-marching-to-parliament 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KT42tbFjFCDnfnNuJAmNqcCp8nKSq9zJ7E0Dy0Te.jpg India's riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations. Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553259/how-kdf-foiled-multiple-ied-terror-attacks-in-lamu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 How KDF foiled multiple IED terror attacks in Lamu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9nf63UUaQYXa63kXX9GxvskIw4Qw7SXq2jgCyizm.jpg The devices were located about 5.1, 8.27, and 8.4 kilometres apart. How KDF foiled multiple IED terror attacks in Lamu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553261/burnham-becomes-new-uk-pm-after-meeting-king 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Burnham becomes new UK PM after meeting king https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o7noBKHY7dp7iUcb03qPDG5Ws41AF73EwJMswHBy.jpg Andy Burnham became British prime minister Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace and was set to set out his vision for the country after taking over from Keir Starmer. Burnham becomes new UK PM after meeting king Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553263/survivors-warn-of-loopholes-in-hong-kong-sexual-offence-reforms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hyGvi5ZB00FjCdicEXNCYVhKjqwCvg16bl8gQWvh.jpg Hong Kong NGO worker Jessie recalled freezing in panic when she said she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance one summer, unable to resist while he proceeded without her consent. Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553264/government-allocates-sh17b-to-compensate-landowners-for-infrastructure-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Government allocates Sh17b to compensate landowners for infrastructure projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DfXjajknty9fGyzPX8U5bHfU3R6MPA1VuTS1ioMl.jpg The government has allocated Sh17 billion to compensate landowners under the National Securitisation Programme that aims to unlock funding for infrastructure projects. Government allocates Sh17b to compensate landowners for infrastructure projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553268/two-years-after-the-mathare-floods-survivors-are-safe-but-still-scarred 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Two years after the Mathare floods, survivors are safe but still scarred https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/U6V7ZT73CLfBmyVwcQsNeHJGBxtsMVKQV6WXrtpW.jpg Two years after floodwaters swept through her neighbourhood, forcing her family to leave everything behind, 22-year-old Wendy Ochieng now lives on higher ground. Two years after the Mathare floods, survivors are safe but still scarred Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553269/revealed-albert-ojwang-was-tortured-and-strangled-to-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Revealed: Albert Ojwang was tortured and strangled to death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sDh3azM5vYXSqZy0Em0KQkIb35nEwfvH0gmQlGdH.jpg Ingonga on Monday told a Kibra court that evidence gathered indicates the teacher was killed through assault, which was planned. Revealed: Albert Ojwang was tortured and strangled to death Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553271/leaders-urge-ruto-to-increase-development-in-nyanza-pledge-2027-support 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Leaders urge Ruto to increase development in Nyanza, pledge 2027 support https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A7TcuJInAGlwy25uilqy6HztG67nYspBuDYIcDRS.jpg A section of Nyanza leaders has urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in the 2027 General Election. Leaders urge Ruto to increase development in Nyanza, pledge 2027 support Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553274/mudavadi-calls-for-youth-empowerment-good-governance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Mudavadi calls for youth empowerment, good governance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FuT58MgL5f3tbiU7uCElUcyidJExksMVsK3m6nJm.jpg Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has called for greater collaboration among governments, faith leaders and young people to promote peace. Mudavadi calls for youth empowerment, good governance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553275/kakamega-high-school-dispensary-reopens-after-sh1m-uplift 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Kakamega High School dispensary reopens after Sh1m uplift https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kYNMCKnXMJwakovo0lWK2GWCgCUVrKs1oC0xtsiJ.jpg Students and staff at Kakamega High School are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the renovation of the school’s dispensary by Kenya Power Foundation. Kakamega High School dispensary reopens after Sh1m uplift Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553276/former-iebc-commissioner-mohamed-sharawe-dies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Former IEBC commissioner Mohamed Sharawe dies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zZvyGIaOEzoo5hF7pDRhGuzh7bRZifxKNji6xbz6.jpg The cause of Sharawe's death was not immediately disclosed. Former IEBC commissioner Mohamed Sharawe dies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553277/cs-murkomen-declares-war-on-goons-criminal-gangs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 CS Murkomen declares war on goons, criminal gangs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1HSV7Ftzwx7EcW578dLEyIhRdZtALU5Ko2091zel.jpg Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to crack down on political goons and criminal gangs in Western region and across the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. CS Murkomen declares war on goons, criminal gangs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001553278/drc-ebola-deaths-top-900-as-who-warns-outbreak-is-outpacing-response 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 DRC Ebola deaths top 900 as WHO warns outbreak is outpacing response https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eH3Li8G9IhK42xqOj0fTv7sVrIJ2imxTtugW2HKT.jpg The DRC Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 900 lives, with health authorities reporting continued transmission across five provinces as WHO warns that the epidemic is spreading. DRC Ebola deaths top 900 as WHO warns outbreak is outpacing response Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001553279/indian-police-fire-tear-gas-at-exam-protesters-in-capital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Indian police fire tear gas at exam protesters in capital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8te42z5u4FUMjFtiaLoCCW9Bex7gPVuaFfX1s7Pp.jpg Police were firing tear gas shells at the protesters near Jantar Mantar in the Indian capital. Indian police fire tear gas at exam protesters in capital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553280/ruto-bids-farewell-to-outgoing-eu-ambassador-henriette-geiger 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Ruto bids farewell to outgoing EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8plvbe925aQjfzTmBTQZf8s7wfYHZmiElp2m4eMD.jpg Ruto praised Ambassador Geiger for her contribution to strengthening the long-standing partnership between Kenya and the European Union. Ruto bids farewell to outgoing EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553281/as-repression-soars-east-africans-are-finding-fragile-refuge-in-nairobi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 As repression soars, East Africans are finding fragile refuge in Nairobi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d4wsZMZlVDRINV4coU3kt8NypjvTF5OiFLMEanqg.jpg Tanzania's security forces unleashed a ruthless crackdown on protests sparked by alleged rigging of the vote, with rights groups and the opposition saying thousands were killed. As repression soars, East Africans are finding fragile refuge in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553282/police-recover-stolen-cattle-in-turkana 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Police recover stolen cattle in Turkana https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yvaqxNfVzy04225P9RPv2NJn7OIMkXMqc9xBaN38.jpg Police have mounted security operations across the country, recovering 45 stolen cattle in Turkana, arresting suspects linked to illicit alcohol in Nairobi. Police recover stolen cattle in Turkana Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553283/knec-vows-to-safeguard-exam-integrity-despite-rising-candidate-numbers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 KNEC vows to safeguard exam integrity despite rising candidate numbers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ruPjezwhTsPJQU1FuA202dNqniqwlhQa799dZpF6.jpg The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the credibility and integrity of national examinations. KNEC vows to safeguard exam integrity despite rising candidate numbers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553284/court-dismisses-contempt-case-against-tycoon-suleiman-shahbal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Court dismisses contempt case against tycoon Suleiman Shahbal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1zunT9CzB7q8Yror2Xpub8kbQ94VRnNx7JgI8iUN.jpg The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application seeking to have tycoon Suleiman Shahbal jailed over contempt of court in a multi-billion shilling land dispute at Buxton Point Apartments. Court dismisses contempt case against tycoon Suleiman Shahbal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553288/judiciary-rejects-lsk-boycott-says-courts-will-remain-open 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Judiciary rejects LSK boycott, says courts will remain open https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zA3SdMQTT6hOpv6rgQJ7jb8SBeeVXyKr2ojFgLn8.jpg Judiciary says all courts will sit as scheduled on July 22 despite LSK's planned boycott, urges advocates to pursue dialogue. Judiciary rejects LSK boycott, says courts will remain open Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001553289/tharaka-nithi-county-to-construct-three-museums 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Tharaka Nithi county to construct three museums https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FLA9KdFqIegX3EkI348P2l4Cyg8mQOGJdOjOGbaP.jpg The Tharaka Nithi county government has announced plans to construct museums in three constituencies. Tharaka Nithi county to construct three museums Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001553290/20-fishermen-arrested-over-illegal-fishing-in-lake-victoria 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 20 fishermen arrested over illegal fishing in Lake Victoria https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oBYf8KjQ44X8EpVJi22uIVRZzjEdU03XrpPSaSIw.jpg The fight against illegal fishing in Lake Victoria gained impetus after 20 fishermen were arrested for catching immature fish. 20 fishermen arrested over illegal fishing in Lake Victoria Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553291/railas-mausoleum-to-be-completed-in-two-months-oburu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Raila's mausoleum to be completed in two months - Oburu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KaMmuLQOZqW0aKkHSFdbsLvssjwcuI14dyqIEQxN.jpg The mausoleum in honour of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be completed within two months, ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has said. Raila's mausoleum to be completed in two months - Oburu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001553292/body-of-missing-naivasha-businessman-found-dumped-in-cave 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Body of missing Naivasha businessman found dumped in cave https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o75Psyyddqff8mYZ5rmAemIFiHh0affsdDEIK2Jo.jpg A five-day search for missing Naivasha businessman ended on a tragic note after his decomposing body was found dumped in a cave. Body of missing Naivasha businessman found dumped in cave Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553293/spanish-world-cup-celebrations-detected-by-seismic-sensors-after-final-goal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Spanish World Cup celebrations detected by seismic sensors after final goal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RQKL63Nt8GIa7wzjz24LgTJwf6cT92B8HJulbg1Y.jpg Spain's World Cup celebrations were not just heard across the country -- they were felt underground. Spanish World Cup celebrations detected by seismic sensors after final goal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553294/teen-dies-during-spain-world-cup-celebrations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UckqyJqcHhoEkp0AbJ7ZVXt8WlnLOq8XYipSMym5.jpg A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain onto collapsed in the west of the country Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553295/plane-carrying-spains-world-cup-winning-team-lands-in-madrid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Plane carrying Spain's World Cup winning team lands in Madrid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Xmp9J6kbWECUCVMePbMgRRjfZyN3X2z3VqCTCVX5.jpg A plane carrying Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions landed in Madrid, a day after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in the United States. Plane carrying Spain's World Cup winning team lands in Madrid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001553296/malindi-village-elder-killed-over-alleged-illicit-affair 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Malindi village elder killed over alleged illicit affair https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rk5Lwj1ogTh1cj5TvBP4oyQ1R3K0eYyhYyAgBIWa.jpg Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officers in Malindi have launched investigations into the murder of a 65-year-old village elder in Mkondoni sub-location, Kilifi County. Malindi village elder killed over alleged illicit affair Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553297/the-last-of-messi-argentines-mourn-loss-and-end-of-an-era 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bB29sYgWYVe0ZDJMFNyVXgR9lg76ewpTPiJ6PcV0.jpg Nervous excitement turned into anguished groans and tears as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain. 'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553298/muranga-county-distributes-lime-to-coffee-farmers-to-boost-production 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Murang'a county distributes lime to coffee farmers to boost production https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/I96AN3YaHDSccWqXzfuHy3jkhC3NeCktbGlGz746.jpg More than 37,000 coffee farmers in Murang'a County have received free agricultural lime under a county government programme aimed at restoring soil health and increasing yields. Murang'a county distributes lime to coffee farmers to boost production Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001553299/farmers-urged-to-embrace-smart-agriculture-to-boost-food-security 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Farmers urged to embrace smart agriculture to boost food security https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SnD6O1Plsf2ggTXihSSVig09NiYGXOUqE6BCW2Cn.jpg Farmers from Mt Kenya and other regions have been urged to embrace smart agriculture, new technologies and farm machinery to enhance food security and sustainability. Farmers urged to embrace smart agriculture to boost food security Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553301/police-officer-shoots-woman-dead-turns-gun-on-himself 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Police officer shoots woman dead, turns gun on himself https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Y8AoCYateecf5ED8KLYEdz7E6ZvW58ilu1mhgvFA.jpg Police in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County are investigating an incident where an Administration Police officer was found dead. Police officer shoots woman dead, turns gun on himself Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001553310/doctors-save-six-day-old-infant-in-historic-surgical-procedure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Doctors save six-day-old infant in historic surgical procedure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jx14qy3wXlOVoByq2Gzv3G1zkX2eqhH5Ye7v8AfI.jpg A six-day-old baby is home and feeding normally after surgeons at AGC Tenwek Hospital repaired a rare defect in her food pipe using keyhole surgery, a procedure the hospital called a first for Kenya. Doctors save six-day-old infant in historic surgical procedure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553325/lsk-lists-koome-mwilu-among-judges-targeted-in-court-boycott 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 LSK lists Koome, Mwilu among judges targeted in court boycott https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8eVrwlU0GOm94fMbkz7WNUsQYMFi7xK4rT11jzf3.jpg Law Society of Kenya lists CJ Koome and DCJ Mwilu among nine judges and judicial officers to be affected by courts boycott on Thursday. LSK lists Koome, Mwilu among judges targeted in court boycott Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-20 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553326/jubilee-condemns-gachaguas-call-for-tourists-to-boycott-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-20 Jubilee condemns Gachagua's call for tourists to boycott Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EW0smKvrUZDv4vH4Li68xXA88pGVxJaRxcivfuJ1.jpg The Jubilee Party has condemned former DP Gachagua's call for tourists and investors to shun Kenya, warning it would hurt millions who depend on tourism. 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