https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558488/us-china-eye-mrima-hill-minerals-as-kenya-faces-questions-over-sh8trn-tender 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 US, China eye Mrima Hill minerals as Kenya faces questions over Sh8trn tender https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rPuXtPqNdcK02SkNtgtU0sBfTw3uHStGw0hESPXc.jpg Even as Kenya evaluates the bids, there are claims that the process has been rigged and that the government had already settled on a company that would develop the Mrima HIll project. US, China eye Mrima Hill minerals as Kenya faces questions over Sh8trn tender Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558493/questions-swirl-over-opaque-sh26-billion-maize-import-tender 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Questions swirl over opaque Sh26 billion maize import tender https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dZeda8zD4sTduSJTCDgJuHeTtr1dK2coqHLWvLiH.jpg A Sh26 billion deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes from Zambia has thrust a little-known private company into the centre of the country’s food security crisis Questions swirl over opaque Sh26 billion maize import tender Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558495/peoples-coalition-to-appeal-ruling-on-national-tallying-centre 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 People's coalition to appeal ruling on national tallying centre https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dVNfmIRDJpLBcAtgkOxmMet23nTDjAjDVYPo1lAD.jpg The People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms has now said it will appeal the ruling that upheld legality of the national tallying centre and verification of presidential results. People's coalition to appeal ruling on national tallying centre Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558498/uhuru-remarks-open-pandoras-box-leave-gachagua-tight-lipped 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Uhuru remarks open Pandora's box, leave Gachagua tight-lipped https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JYThiLaAtZbkoCJ02cgul4rbVH57eFNZ0K69C5a0.jpg Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s remarks that the late Raila Odinga won the disputed 2022 elections have opened a political Pandora’s box and kicked up a storm in the broad-based coalition. Uhuru remarks open Pandora's box, leave Gachagua tight-lipped Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558508/fragmented-opposition-punctures-kalonzos-ukombozi-alliance-takeoff 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Fragmented opposition punctures Kalonzo's Ukombozi Alliance takeoff https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/G5q7aAN4HmdZRGYnrtmBuEXtcY47Z57SA8pjqC95.jpg The rebranding of the Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Party as The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) has suffered another setback, with leaders expressing divergent views on the move. Fragmented opposition punctures Kalonzo's Ukombozi Alliance takeoff Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558510/which-way-sifuna-race-against-time-to-secure-political-vehicle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Which way Sifuna? Race against time to secure political vehicle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EfqkY2fWVZZ1tIXvMNDeQtaAjVBSCVr0uqTa0F5W.jpg With 20 days left for political parties to submit their names and specimen signatures of their authorised persons to the ORPP Sifuna faces a tough balancing act. Which way Sifuna? Race against time to secure political vehicle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001558513/kibugu-leads-kenyan-charges-in-rwanda-open 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Kibugu leads Kenyan charges in Rwanda Open https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/52bQIq6L1FliVekFwxWQFgLeE3cGHqIJaoupa7jN.jpg A 15-player Kenyan contingent, led by Njoroge Kibugu, heads to Rwanda for the inaugural Rwanda Open, with established professionals and promising amateurs targeting success. Kibugu leads Kenyan charges in Rwanda Open Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558516/senator-cheruiyot-says-referendum-bill-2026-will-seal-legal-gaps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Senator Cheruiyot says Referendum Bill 2026 will seal legal gaps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/L9Nn0GlY65bNFpvTlrQL2qMO6Gt9ytUuLSSw5IKk.jpg The Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has moved to allay fears over the Referendum Bill 2026, saying it will provide a harmonised framework to guide how referendums are conducted. Senator Cheruiyot says Referendum Bill 2026 will seal legal gaps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558517/ivory-coast-host-ghana-in-2027-afcon-qualifying-blockbuster 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Ivory Coast host Ghana in 2027 Afcon qualifying blockbuster https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BwWZTZse41U3pSZvBDJ53Obn7glrCqIqiuLL4xHd.jpg Ivory Coast and Ghana launch their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaigns with a high-profile clash in Bouaké featuring coaches Hervé Renard and Carlos Queiroz. Ivory Coast host Ghana in 2027 Afcon qualifying blockbuster Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558521/judge-faults-kihika-over-war-memorial-hospital-invasion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 Judge faults Kihika over War Memorial Hospital invasion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xP8r9MeHwfyE96bMRPAb2oyQAVCO5lhnZcVaiqQD.jpg Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika violated patients' rights at War Memorial Hospital when she oversaw its forcible takeover and eventual closure on January 23, 2024, the High Court has ruled. Judge faults Kihika over War Memorial Hospital invasion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558523/dcp-warns-against-ethnic-mobilisation-in-narok 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-24 DCP warns against ethnic mobilisation in Narok https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5qnOQOHPXKeFLBFb9UFTJqK8Mn1inJ6bjsRoeWAd.jpg Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders have warned politicians against mobilising communities along ethnic lines, as political temperatures rise in Narok ahead of the 2027 General Election. DCP warns against ethnic mobilisation in Narok Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558528/eastern-africa-turns-to-cold-chain-and-logistics-to-protect-horticulture 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Eastern Africa turns to cold chain and logistics to protect horticulture https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7heZ5SmJaZESD8OyEZQE7DOyFB7NoDbcrf3x7GEk.jpg Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is being urged to treat logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and trade facilitation as strategic investments. Eastern Africa turns to cold chain and logistics to protect horticulture Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558529/horticulture-traders-pushes-for-investment-value-addition-and-sustainability 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Horticulture traders pushes for investment, value addition and sustainability https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w21FVakn1bTaD5OxGcJOZWG6PDYe78FFYscJ6XDU.jpg Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is shifting its focus from simply producing more flowers, fruits and vegetables to capturing a greater share of the value generated from them. Horticulture traders pushes for investment, value addition and sustainability Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558280/another-time 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Another time https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QyBAX8NeM0DnOqgoBfOI4IEPhlGKhk5xTfQ5Beyw.jpg Another Time Another time Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558397/road-runners-and-players-eye-sh63-million-mashujaa-prize-purse 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dRj5spy4mj7vuQLHkJCxfRRbg9qJ5hGaY3WGhBfw.jpg Sports competitions across volleyball, football and athletics have been lined up in Eldoret, Iten and Kapsabet ahead of the annual heroes’ day at the City of Champions on October 20. Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558399/ranpura-savours-victory-at-nyali-leg-ahead-of-masters-grand-finale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Ranpura savours victory at Nyali leg ahead of Masters grand finale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nmSm2IHu5w6cIAygXQj4cJDyETjcQerjM1T7zjlz.jpg Vimal Ranpura says he is happy with his show after emerging as the overall winner of the ninth leg of the DuraCoat Golf Masters Series 2026 at Nyali Golf and Country Club. Ranpura savours victory at Nyali leg ahead of Masters grand finale Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001558401/how-rising-costs-put-dairy-businesses-in-trans-nzoia-under-pressure 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 How rising costs put dairy businesses in Trans Nzoia under pressure https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qk5fK4i5YuAkGIXGfJ9BTdG3p3TN9lC5CvmbPEkc.jpg Rising feed costs, prolonged drought and declining fodder and maize production are squeezing dairy farmers in Trans Nzoia, forcing them to raise milk prices, and absorb shrinking incomes. How rising costs put dairy businesses in Trans Nzoia under pressure Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558402/many-presidents-like-ruto-have-had-a-tough-first-term 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Many presidents, like Ruto, have had a tough first term https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cZqmSSx3Ck2xS3LYugeBxv1xZ1d2ALGJjqrC27sD.jpg Kenya’s history shows that unpopular first-term presidents can recover politically, but Ruto’s economic record and the strength of the emerging Linda Mwananchi movement will shape the 2027 contest. Many presidents, like Ruto, have had a tough first term Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558403/tuwei-our-athletes-won-us-2029-world-championships-bid 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Tuwei: Our athletes won us 2029 World Championships bid https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MZzoMnuxjnEeDxDcdgi6qYot5TsF0zwhOcL6LuXI.jpg Athletics Kenya (AK) President Jackson Tuwei says Kenya earned the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships because of the country’s unmatched legacy on the track. Tuwei: Our athletes won us 2029 World Championships bid Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558404/fkf-crisis-inside-the-troubled-kandanda-house 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 FKF crisis: Inside the troubled Kandanda House https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XKy4gKZ3JPjXiwuPbtjXdiYxoyXxb9gwYqpijuGR.jpg “What’s so difficult?” FKF president Hussein Mohammed repeated the question on Monday as he sought to explain why efforts to resolve the federation’s deepening leadership crisis failed. FKF crisis: Inside the troubled Kandanda House Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001558405/letter-from-murangas-famous-gatura-the-home-of-microfinance-banks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Letter from Murang'as famous Gatura, the home of microfinance banks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ngoa3Evk7yiYSpxU3NzvNFVOWMAd1JQaoqgKvgYn.jpg A road trip through Murang’a becomes a reflection on how infrastructure has transformed the region while exposing the deeper challenges of moving from subsistence farming to entrepreneurship. Letter from Murang'as famous Gatura, the home of microfinance banks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001558406/kenya-ranks-eighth-in-regional-conservation-outlook 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kenya ranks eighth in regional conservation outlook https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/S4DZgulNFHF46J39R6gwxhIY2IIkaplcAPzLRvMx.jpg Kenya has conserved nearly 14 per cent of its territory but remains well short of the global 30 per cent target. Kenya ranks eighth in regional conservation outlook Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558408/cbe-cannot-survive-more-administrative-missteps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 CBE cannot survive more administrative missteps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AFZ8vn4UOsTum6NAxYC6F5CBj0Ixy4ikEnmptmbz.jpg The Competency-Based Education (CBE) model was introduced as a bold vision to transform learning from rote memorisation into real-world skill development. CBE cannot survive more administrative missteps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558409/school-principals-allege-extortion-racket-by-auditor-general-officers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 School principals allege extortion racket by Auditor-General officers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/x2qHE7tdJhyERSU0b6d36ZmyWrzAzxrRrnKotOG2.jpg School principals allege that some auditors demanded up to Sh1.5 million for favourable reports, prompting calls for investigations and scrutiny of overlapping school audit systems. School principals allege extortion racket by Auditor-General officers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558410/kenyas-water-sector-has-a-trust-problem-not-just-a-funding-problem 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kenya's water sector has a trust problem, not just a funding problem https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ARP471xYnlPHXQEaMjj0bSOBJYKfMEKFGEWcL9Xy.jpg While major investments in water infrastructure, smart meters, and digital leak detection are necessary, technology alone cannot solve operational inefficiencies Kenya's water sector has a trust problem, not just a funding problem Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558411/protect-integrity-of-our-universities-by-all-means 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Protect integrity of our universities by all means https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xUnQOISb88POpi8S1y0b5oRkedTKeeemtwVbbRf6.jpg Universities have a responsibility to rigorously verify admissions, examinations, research, transcripts and qualifications regardless of an individual's status or political influence. Protect integrity of our universities by all means Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558412/kenyas-drink-problem-is-a-constitutional-problem 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kenya's drink problem is a constitutional problem https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BSnusnHDbB7ioLml6jIAgegFGxUhz9agSYrwi6Dg.webp Kenya’s main challenge is not a lack of legislation but weak and fragmented enforcement across national agencies and county governments. Kenya's drink problem is a constitutional problem Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558413/the-darker-and-unanswered-question-of-uhuru-kenyattas-declaration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 The darker and unanswered question of Uhuru Kenyatta's declaration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ksF7XhXY7wN4SnJCd5Eu034xrarq8pvcs322SdVn.jpg Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 election has reopened debate over a presidential contest whose official result was upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court. The darker and unanswered question of Uhuru Kenyatta's declaration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558414/kenya-must-prepare-before-the-rains-bring-another-disaster 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kenya must prepare before the rains bring another disaster https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tevUWyJCVHtzDglWW1mVg89GUAsZTXIpEh91pVlq.jpg A focus on Kenya’s preparedness for heavy rains and extreme weather, warning about the risks of flooding, landslides, property destruction, crop losses and disruption of livelihoods. Kenya must prepare before the rains bring another disaster Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558415/farmers-upbeat-ahead-of-tea-bonus 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Farmers upbeat ahead of tea bonus https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/msWI5iyy21NoNqvWV9ZNjIJjV9b33OcQc5WWy1xK.jpg Directors of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)-managed factories are expected to announce the annual bonus payments for the 2025-2026 financial year early next month. Farmers upbeat ahead of tea bonus Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558416/taxing-super-rich-could-net-additional-sh130b-state-told 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Taxing super-rich could net additional Sh130b, State told https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uAtZPoEKyTQF46Fp4TBVm5ORwKqJM6Fz6Ozo4Re8.jpg Kenya could raise about Sh130 billion in additional revenue by strengthening taxation of wealth, the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) has said Taxing super-rich could net additional Sh130b, State told Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558418/court-upholds-final-presidential-poll-results-will-be-done-at-bomas 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Court upholds final presidential poll results will be done at Bomas https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3JQWSQkZJdPEuVTmRuMik6CecoXUzmObpUolgdR8.jpg High Court has upheld the IEBC’s verification role at the national tallying centre while reaffirming that presidential results declared at constituency level cannot be altered except by a court order. Court upholds final presidential poll results will be done at Bomas Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558419/i-will-speak-up-uhuru-reopens-ghosts-of-contested-2022-presidential-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 I will speak up: Uhuru reopens ghosts of contested 2022 presidential election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Uqa1KcD8DuGP7vmGcnulgRMEp4yVP2w7i8uTONnY.jpg Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 election has reopened political debate over the contest, while Ruto and his allies reject the claim. I will speak up: Uhuru reopens ghosts of contested 2022 presidential election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558426/ukombozi-the-making-of-kalonzo-sifuna-political-battles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 'Ukombozi': The making of Kalonzo, Sifuna political battles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aBiceL04Xg8tXMcsetkFAEgKw37MWxfDabWEzPgu.jpg Rigathi Gachagua is being proposed to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as chair of the rebranded opposition alliance, as a dispute over the “Ukombozi” name threatens to complicate the coalition’s plans. 'Ukombozi': The making of Kalonzo, Sifuna political battles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558430/its-time-to-influence-how-justice-system-responds-to-your-needs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 It's time to influence how justice system responds to your needs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fVSZPsgRz0VYWMlWNhNjRMPYFkKmm36GAZ8GFOz4.jpg The Judiciary and JSC are inviting Kenyans to help shape the FY 2027/28 justice budget by sharing their experiences, priorities and concerns about access to and delivery of justice. It's time to influence how justice system responds to your needs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558431/who-controls-the-police-battle-for-inspector-generals-independence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Who controls the police? Battle for Inspector-General's independence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AWcuHFvXzFbtmKYEm1UPv5tZzJYtE2VRF1EVExU6.jpg Kenya’s constitutional framework gives the Inspector-General independent command of the police while requiring the service to remain accountable to the Constitution, the courts and the law. Who controls the police? Battle for Inspector-General's independence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001558432/research-unveils-economic-value-of-invasive-mathenge-shrub 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Research unveils economic value of invasive 'mathenge' shrub https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sAtDFHskrcBc7gNA9MAROuh0gfcGcQ1anWtlbkXu.jpg Research by the University of Nairobi and VSF Suisse finds that invasive mathenge can provide livestock feed, fuel and construction materials. Research unveils economic value of invasive 'mathenge' shrub Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001558433/how-businesses-can-turn-lessons-from-world-cup-into-big-wins 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 How businesses can turn lessons from World Cup into big wins https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/q7W108oZbJ8YAYbKXSR5tNcaFnju9iBOdKIud7Y8.jpg The 2026 World Cup showed small businesses how technology can boost sales, improve customer service and handle sudden demand. How businesses can turn lessons from World Cup into big wins Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001558434/what-happens-when-more-ai-machines-learn-to-have-babies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 What happens when more AI machines learn to have babies? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xjHmAYNXI1MGv3hlPkCSR3AP1f2tbD7pJAb2Q721.jpg AI robots could eventually build and maintain their own replacements, reshaping jobs, businesses and economies. The article urges leaders to prepare for automation while recognising the limits. What happens when more AI machines learn to have babies? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558435/museveni-the-master-of-double-speak-on-kenya-g-to-g-fuel-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Museveni: The master of double speak on Kenya G-to-G fuel deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T5O2vdXGaPhrEDEWqgZX6KSug4kVQQd0BpBTIxwI.jpg Museveni softened his criticism of Kenya’s G-to-G fuel deal, but Uganda’s shift to direct imports highlights persistent supply, pricing and infrastructure concerns between the two countries. Museveni: The master of double speak on Kenya G-to-G fuel deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558436/kws-investigator-faces-tough-questions-in-brian-odhiambo-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 KWS investigator faces tough questions in Brian Odhiambo case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vmOGuPGSIToJFv1sKLUaK7rLPPQITkETv8unYJRv.jpg The suspect allegedly went missing after he was arrested for trespassing into Lake Nakuru National Park and engaging in illegal fishing. KWS investigator faces tough questions in Brian Odhiambo case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001558437/bungoma-journalist-appeals-for-sh3-million-to-undergo-kidney-transplant 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Bungoma journalist appeals for Sh3 million to undergo kidney transplant https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LXETzVCsA83duwcDJsBMjZvX1LCDdol5l39Mjsaw.jpg A Bungoma journalist has appealed to well-wishers to help him raise Sh3 million for a kidney transplant as he battles kidney failure. Bungoma journalist appeals for Sh3 million to undergo kidney transplant Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558438/south-sudan-government-dissolved-ahead-of-december-vote 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 South Sudan government dissolved ahead of December vote https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/prTWMw0nldW1iRfmtlb2jI0iVqK771o3xszrdnyf.jpg South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Tuesday dissolved the government and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of the country's first elections. South Sudan government dissolved ahead of December vote Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558439/olkaria-residents-protest-over-poor-roads-water-scarcity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Olkaria residents protest over poor roads, water scarcity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cFx6ZeryL1cwEerBTwgjO1BHil3PlccAS558MTGr.jpg Tens of workers heading to various companies were stranded as the community blocked the main road, accusing KenGen of their woes. Olkaria residents protest over poor roads, water scarcity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558440/nakuru-county-shuts-down-carwash-outlets-in-naivasha-over-pollution-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Nakuru County shuts down carwash outlets in Naivasha over pollution claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JjwTLLfuM1q5QVgU8TMhtG9RYWyvuz2JFWmZDkGf.jpg The most affected are the Karagita and DCK centres, which border the lake, whose water levels have been rising over the last couple of years. Nakuru County shuts down carwash outlets in Naivasha over pollution claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001558442/coast-issued-marine-safety-alert-as-strong-winds-large-waves-forecast 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Coast issued marine safety alert as strong winds, large waves forecast https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ikl45SEhxFsuzmmdVcUFcnO2Jo9De0E80HSbsTZG.jpg The warning means sea conditions may change rapidly, with periods of high swells posing risks to small boats and people along the shoreline. Coast issued marine safety alert as strong winds, large waves forecast Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558443/court-postpones-plea-taking-of-suspects-in-dr-victoria-mutiso-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Court postpones plea-taking of suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HCbaNSKTlQxfyQi3mVioGwdJN4clOCwDGafT2rvb.jpg The High Court has postponed the plea-taking of five suspects linked to the murder of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso after two accused persons declined to appear virtually from prison. Court postpones plea-taking of suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558445/babu-unchained-will-he-upset-odm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Babu unchained: Will he upset ODM? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DHoQYIFKjfy0UYv8cWyQvnUOB90N4Q0OdU783WQD.jpg As 2027 General Elections and political realignments continue to take shape across the country, all eyes are on Embakasi East MP Babu Owino after he unveiled The Mwanainchi Party. Babu unchained: Will he upset ODM? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001558446/nsdcc-women-leaders-concerned-over-increasing-hiv-infection-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 NSDCC, women leaders concerned over increasing HIV infection cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TnDRuO6vUU6pb0pDQvLhRPhRchg4CfT6EQI6IJc2.jpg The Kenya Women Senator’s Association has expressed concerns over rising cases of new HIV infections among the youth across the country. NSDCC, women leaders concerned over increasing HIV infection cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558448/plans-to-deploy-more-traffic-officers-to-man-city-roads-during-el-nino-rains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Plans to deploy more traffic officers to man city roads during El-Nino rains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZsdcOv4ESGHuCFzEKp2GHEmUQWITLpDwAucnaYEg.jpg More traffic police officers will be deployed on Nairobi roads to man traffic during El-Nino rains, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has said. Plans to deploy more traffic officers to man city roads during El-Nino rains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001558449/uda-aspirants-threaten-to-defect-if-president-ruto-agrees-to-political-zoning 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 UDA aspirants threaten to defect if President Ruto agrees to political zoning https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J9CHVZ2JGu0sF3TNlFpX1pmpKFS9O4hsfcDwts7n.jpg The aspirants said that they have invested heavily in marketing themselves and the UDA party to residents. UDA aspirants threaten to defect if President Ruto agrees to political zoning Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558450/we-are-not-going-anywhere-three-high-court-judges-decline-to-recuse-from-kindiki-dp-appointment-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 We are not going anywhere: Three high court judges decline to recuse from Kindiki DP appointment case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PdBHlu3jrPm2tYCYHXQJgEAX4gQtsLGLYX3idrix.jpg A three-judge High Court bench has declined to disqualify itself for a second time from hearing a case challenging the appointment and installation of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President We are not going anywhere: Three high court judges decline to recuse from Kindiki DP appointment case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558451/tigray-rebel-forces-seize-ethiopia-regional-airport 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Tigray rebel forces seize Ethiopia regional airport https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zJ2x76CQS3e6N0SCy5722F7zAh2lQYWM6TvpESrP.jpg "Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Mekele, Axum, and Shire effective today, due to the current situation in the Tigray region," the national carrier said in a statement. Tigray rebel forces seize Ethiopia regional airport Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558452/gunmen-kill-11-in-south-african-township 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Gunmen kill 11 in South African township https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YFGThnfjcUbwnGgkas1NSRHCbMYDxDXR8cYld2uk.jpg "The victims, including a pregnant woman, were gathered at a house shortly before 11:00 pm (2100 GMT Tuesday) when armed assailants reportedly entered the premises and opened fire." Gunmen kill 11 in South African township Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558454/uk-watchdog-opens-probe-into-pornhub-age-checks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 UK watchdog opens probe into Pornhub age checks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QFfAuAaqwiOhCJ05MzPACVBN7sqKGLlGcnK2coZi.jpg Aylo blocked new users in Britain from accessing Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube in February, citing the protection of minors. UK watchdog opens probe into Pornhub age checks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001558455/proposed-sezs-capital-demands-to-dim-sectors-rising-star 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Proposed SEZs capital demands to dim sector's rising star https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uhS0hwDLFCZK0AU0OUjJDIVWf8TBzhSopdVVkya1.jpg Before the creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Kenya’s industrialisation framework was anchored in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) Act of 1990. Proposed SEZs capital demands to dim sector's rising star Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558457/bomas-of-kenya-theatre-of-political-controversy-every-election-cycle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Bomas of Kenya : Theatre of political controversy every election cycle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BKls7hNWZrfILs6zG5horjjcE8k46vCz3gLbtXKE.jpg For decades, the Bomas of Kenya has stood as the theatre of Kenyan democracy, characterised by high-stakes political drama. Bomas of Kenya : Theatre of political controversy every election cycle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558458/former-homa-bay-employee-ordered-to-refund-sh708664-double-salary 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Former Homa Bay employee ordered to refund Sh708,664 double salary https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/t3VVIiLGYMSvAgTuNbFCfp72NBsYi52KKQJrQLJh.jpg A former Homa Bay County employee has been ordered to refund Sh708,664 she received in irregular salary payments over more than three years. Former Homa Bay employee ordered to refund Sh708,664 double salary Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001558459/iebc-on-it 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 IEBC on it... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T2TWIkWImQ1am55sgoHkHqNEyc61UQ96MwPX3JQi.jpg IEBC on it... IEBC on it... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558460/police-recover-2900-rolls-of-bhang-after-dandora-motorcycle-chase 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Police recover 2,900 rolls of bhang after Dandora motorcycle chase https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eefrgTtbsW4i5HeF2CvPUBRVMXEJitX20ed7XClu.jpg Police in Dandora have recovered about 2,900 rolls of cannabis, commonly known as bhang, after a motorcycle chase. Police recover 2,900 rolls of bhang after Dandora motorcycle chase Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558462/chinas-xi-heads-to-us-for-talks-with-trump-state-media 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wM3hkA6qe6D6vxiuecTwdYsGtJwHbwwxHFggmCME.jpg Xi "left Beijing by special plane", accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, his right-hand man Cai Qi, and foreign minister Wang Yi, among others, state broadcaster CCTV said. China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558464/iran-airlines-cancel-flights-as-us-sanctions-hit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EZwOPmAHLG4cSXhNDf4zHf55C9gXc4HS0Yy4r8zh.jpg Iran's aviation sector has already been a target of sanctions for years, and it remains unclear what the full impact will be and whether other countries will comply. Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558465/10-hearts-one-mission-global-specialists-join-knh-for-heart-surgeries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 10 hearts, one mission: Global specialists join KNH for heart surgeries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m7wqkSW62f1WRxk2p1zcUjjulBs9E5qEfKqcPuio.jpg Ten heart patients at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are set to undergo specialised open-heart surgery this week 10 hearts, one mission: Global specialists join KNH for heart surgeries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558467/sgr-safety-campaign-targets-school-children-living-along-railway-corridor 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 SGR safety campaign targets school children living along railway corridor https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5smcd89C8y6g5No9HyOl55j1BUNK1g10GkZeKJMQ.jpg Children living along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) corridor in Voi are being sensitised on railway safety as operators seek to reduce accidents and protect railway infrastructure. SGR safety campaign targets school children living along railway corridor Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558468/there-is-something-he-knows-gambo-backs-uhurus-claim-on-2022-election 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 'There is something he knows': Gambo backs Uhuru's claim on 2022 election https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bkUTZNgIF0u7cddEtd7dkyIJkTioEqLQTSMcoYQ3.jpg Gambo said the former Head of State could have had access to information that many others did not. 'There is something he knows': Gambo backs Uhuru's claim on 2022 election Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558469/why-wa-muthende-wants-kenya-to-ditch-kingpin-politics-ahead-of-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Why Wa Muthende wants Kenya to ditch kingpin politics ahead of 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iiZwpV5vM5LXPY6efWRfeouv6yZI1RGCCaqQG5Ty.jpg Mbeere North MP Wa Muthende warns that political kingpins could breed dictatorship, calls for a shift ahead of elections. Why Wa Muthende wants Kenya to ditch kingpin politics ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558470/inside-death-benefit-claims-in-russian-blood-money 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Inside death benefit claims in Russian blood money https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MdPNrFMtBatoDZVx0ZUFNzNVhwXofImjjoALlkyN.jpg The US$4,760-per-head industry selling Russia’s war to desperate Kenyans – and the death-benefit claim nobody has tested. Inside death benefit claims in Russian blood money Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001558471/kajiado-banks-on-jitume-initiative-to-expand-digital-access-and-opportunities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kajiado banks on 'Jitume' initiative to expand digital access and opportunities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MHB99RVsyb8vpXHZQkgqBqiGeA3nrtp6MmXybWZ4.jpg A Section of Kajiado county leaders are calling on prosecution for individuals allegedly grabbing land meant for government institutions. Kajiado banks on 'Jitume' initiative to expand digital access and opportunities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558472/as-treatment-cost-bites-sickle-cell-survivors-demand-better-care-jobs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 As treatment cost bites, sickle cell survivors demand better care, jobs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4bIEitEfBEpcsbnSLlOLcLFyuHzeDin156T7aPbe.jpg Sickle cell warriors are calling for better access to affordable treatment, flexible healthcare services and employment opportunities. As treatment cost bites, sickle cell survivors demand better care, jobs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/dr-pesa/article/2001558473/from-failed-pilot-dream-to-a-budding-beauty-entrepreneur 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 From failed pilot dream to a budding beauty entrepreneur https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/r5EKlDMjRSXUoYt3K0KNKZXuLW9VMdxQzti9oX5W.jpg When he started a business more than 10 years ago, 36-year-old James Ngigi, only had a single chair in his barbershop. From failed pilot dream to a budding beauty entrepreneur Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001558474/ipoa-probing-dennis-osiemos-death-at-narumoru-police-station 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 IPOA probing Dennis Osiemo's death at Narumoru Police Station https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6cA0fU0cRzARdt9ucvVZgR7hnckjAoX5NrLLaHBv.jpg “IPOA conveys condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them that the matter is receiving the attention it so deserves.” IPOA probing Dennis Osiemo's death at Narumoru Police Station Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558475/ethiopias-tigray-rebels-seize-airports-clash-with-govt-forces 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forces https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J5ndfkWMDl0lF0OdMmWYdgvAuZe4CtdXTF3rDRIf.jpg Two humanitarian staff working in the Afar region told AFP that fighting broke out in the towns of Abala and Erebti late Tuesday between the TPLF and federal forces. Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forces Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001558476/top-coffee-societies-in-muranga-get-free-lime-to-boost-production 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Top coffee societies in Murang'a get free lime to boost production https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kVMkeuPtUFP6gYz1kEMRMvuXzdR0K1Xljh8Gn4bR.jpg Seven coffee cooperative societies in Murang’a that posted high prices after the coffee auction have been listed to receive free lime to boost quality coffee production. Top coffee societies in Murang'a get free lime to boost production Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001558479/how-kenyan-businesses-can-turn-tech-into-measurable-gain 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 How Kenyan businesses can turn tech into measurable gain https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tRApTt7xnBjkrRnMzdBN7hDpONe15vWuA4QHIR0o.jpg Kenyan businesses should focus not on whether to adopt AI, but on where it can deliver measurable economic value. How Kenyan businesses can turn tech into measurable gain Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558480/sudans-al-burhan-us-visa-denial-robs-him-opportunity-to-attend-address-unga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Sudan's Al-Burhan US visa denial robs him opportunity to attend, address UNGA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/btkHdPyrHR0PnBEqkv0BW81GMghVieaCuJMkj2SY.jpg According to Reuters, the 90-day truce was proposed by Massad Boulos, the US senior adviser for Arab and African affairs. Sudan's Al-Burhan US visa denial robs him opportunity to attend, address UNGA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001558481/a-pivotal-moment-for-stable-china-us-relations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 A pivotal moment for stable China-US relations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dNtz683FuKzc8vwS74HCFxQIRROGnlKd2bz9epx5.jpg The Xi-Trump summit offers China and the US an opportunity to stabilise bilateral relations through sustained dialogue, economic cooperation, and respect for core interests. A pivotal moment for stable China-US relations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001558482/the-weapon-saccos-are-sitting-on-but-held-back-by-people-meant-to-lead-them 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 The weapon Saccos are sitting on but held back by people meant to lead them https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YJTExfhvGDtcjCFGgsNPfV9ymUk75x9BoST9Fcun.jpg Kenya’s Saccos have a powerful competitive advantage in member loyalty, deposits and financial data, but outdated governance and slow technology adoption risk eroding it. The weapon Saccos are sitting on but held back by people meant to lead them Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001558483/kindiki-defends-kenya-kwanza-administrations-development-agenda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kindiki defends Kenya Kwanza administration's development agenda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fuLITPlXx0N1AhEY2ZRq8uIcEMLVGxx0JQ31UmwF.jpg Deputy President Kithure Kindiki took President William Ruto's re-election campaign to Maragua where he outlined the Kenya Kwanza development agenda. Kindiki defends Kenya Kwanza administration's development agenda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001558486/kma-warns-of-rough-seas-strong-winds-along-kenyan-coast 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 KMA warns of rough seas, strong winds along Kenyan coast https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5kJPzP3xEG7Xaiphxlu4flbHXkeiqrtSw9B818s5.jpg The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a public safety warning over anticipated adverse weather and dangerous sea conditions along the Kenyan coast. KMA warns of rough seas, strong winds along Kenyan coast Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001558490/unpaid-allowances-work-permit-issues-mccarthy-lifts-lid-on-harambee-stars-woes-ahead-of-afcon-qualifier 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifier https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nMnMI2NSnaFw10IWanJ5LbE06cw0xfrfWALMyMrg.jpg Fresh turmoil surrounds Harambee Stars' preparations for Saturday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Eritrea after head coach Benni McCarthy revealed a series of problems surrounding the team Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifier Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001558492/sports-cs-mvurya-youth-creatives-and-athletes-face-financial-challenges 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DQCQlmsw2AyKmQp8GWRfwsw1RUR4VllMzD0dvh8n.jpg Young people in Kenya’s creative and sports industries are confronting a range of challenges, from financial insecurity and intense public scrutiny to limited career opportunities. Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001558499/kahiga-questions-night-time-use-of-county-vehicle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kahiga questions night-time use of county vehicle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s2d2rv8xgrHP5suIX4tmTtFnUdaZVLIl1rMayWCr.jpg Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has raised questions over the alleged use of a county government vehicle outside official duties. Kahiga questions night-time use of county vehicle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001558501/kenya-signs-ai-deal-with-claude 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Kenya signs AI deal with Claude https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/C85V13gmzaCNXqAAtG3fNgfvhwuBFIo1NYmp7vjp.jpg Kenya has signed a Joint Declaration with US artificial intelligence company Anthropic to deepen cooperation on AI skills development, research, safety and public-sector applications. Kenya signs AI deal with Claude Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001558504/kra-seizes-53000-under-declared-smartphones-at-eldoret-airport 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 KRA seizes 53,000 under-declared smartphones at Eldoret Airport https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MFtWDos3qda8hVV6ypRGvLqAtPWzPBm956ftus8A.jpg The high-end devices included the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. KRA seizes 53,000 under-declared smartphones at Eldoret Airport Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558506/murkomen-warns-police-reservists-against-misusing-firearms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Murkomen warns police reservists against misusing firearms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OWeYQUAReD6Xp0UivilwnkJljIr3xgiXbiPMRm5y.jpg Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned newly trained National Police Reservists (NPRs) against misusing firearms entrusted to them. Murkomen warns police reservists against misusing firearms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558507/auc-calls-for-restraint-as-tensions-rise-in-northern-ethiopia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 AUC calls for restraint as tensions rise in northern Ethiopia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WsKlLX0dkF45Ir865auEopDnlqDyeVuF0Bwa43dx.jpg AUC warned that the latest developments risk undermining gains made since the Pretoria Agreement and reversing efforts to silence the guns in Ethiopia. AUC calls for restraint as tensions rise in northern Ethiopia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001558515/30-donkeys-rescued-in-suspected-illegal-slaughter-operation-in-juja 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 30 donkeys rescued in suspected illegal slaughter operation in Juja https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/415wAYl8GkAv9Lp2f0qyaS740A0UHamH4gkWiuDM.jpg Authorities have rescued 30 donkeys from a Juja godown amid suspicions of illegal slaughter and meat distribution, as investigations probe the source of the animals. 30 donkeys rescued in suspected illegal slaughter operation in Juja Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001558518/universities-battle-for-students-enrolment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Universities battle for students' enrolment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4j5dKXE1QGO1jo8J48y7YmntKoAAlcECGB4qfm2o.jpg The growing demand for university education in Kenya is pushing institutions to expand their programmes, strengthen innovation and creativity. Universities battle for students' enrolment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001558522/eastern-africa-pushes-for-seamless-digital-integration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 Eastern Africa pushes for seamless digital integration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9y9fXmf2yL6J5W5QaXyQ0rQyjGl7AjPEjJDtcs2V.jpg Eastern African countries are stepping up efforts to build a more connected regional digital economy, with governments and regional institutions. Eastern Africa pushes for seamless digital integration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001558527/what-ruto-will-address-at-unga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-23 What Ruto will address at UNGA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VlINdkkbHP9ZaKUA6KS6KPdZ1pGpsfwNydcZNFjZ.webp According to the UN schedule, Ruto will speak in the general debate on Wednesday afternoon, New York time (Wednesday night EAT).  What Ruto will address at UNGA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke 2026-09-24 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/4/business 0.9 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/1/counties 0.9 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/588/national 0.9 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/3/politics 0.9 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/198/politics 0.9 2026-09-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/5/world 0.9 2026-09-24