https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544712/historic-day-artemis-astronauts-break-space-distance-record 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 'Historic day': Artemis astronauts break space distance record https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yU3eeQvB8TN2PTKTMMq4ttDrPlOqicjR8kSYlmWS.jpg NASA’s Artemis II space mission breaks record for the furthest human travel from earth, four astronauts claim title set by Apollo 13 crew in 1970 for 400,171km. 'Historic day': Artemis astronauts break space distance record Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544715/dci-arrests-suspected-child-trafficker-in-trans-nzoia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 DCI arrests suspected child trafficker in Trans Nzoia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gHQD0wlVlKYQsPU5Q2ohSxmwyhwd3rQ1cXoOBcHE.jpg Police in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested a 56-year-old man suspected of child trafficking after a 10-year-old boy was found in his custody. DCI arrests suspected child trafficker in Trans Nzoia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544652/more-than-church-where-kenyans-africans-in-dubai-pray-and-bond 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 More than church: Where Kenyans, Africans in Dubai pray and bond https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qI0uoZ6bd9Y94hAJL8uE1kROTHAnBNirt8PLqbc7.jpg In Dubai, The Holy Seed Church has become a vibrant spiritual and cultural sanctuary offering African migrants a sense of belonging, community, and home away from home. More than church: Where Kenyans, Africans in Dubai pray and bond Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001544655/social-themes-take-centre-stage-as-national-drama-festival-opens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Social themes take centre stage as National Drama Festival opens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8EYpXQaBjgnSiECvpTkhpVqOgyLiFET6QVkHYgGx.jpg The 2026 Kenya National Drama and Film Festival in Nyeri is spotlighting pressing social issues as students use the arts to explore governance, environment, and cultural identity. Social themes take centre stage as National Drama Festival opens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544658/the-boundary-review-dilemma 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 The boundary review dilemma https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pZk9YOSaecVV480ZDqcDugwoviU0Hs9G8vDyeu9t.jpg IEBC says it cannot complete a nationwide boundary review before the 2027 general election due to tight timelines and constitutional constraints. The boundary review dilemma Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544659/funds-not-sympathy-will-end-kenyas-mental-health-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Funds, not sympathy, will end Kenya's mental health crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tHYgZKP4y5HTpMrlymBb1y4Iq7Z7o15CznLWaHqU.jpg Kenya’s mental health crisis will only be resolved through sustained funding and accessible care systems rather than awareness campaigns alone. Funds, not sympathy, will end Kenya's mental health crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/macharia-munene/article/2001544660/kenya-like-other-countries-has-many-religions-and-a-scarcity-of-faith 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Kenya, like other countries, has many religions and a scarcity of faith https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kPDlYM1e9Sra89lc1dw8rR2GxWOel6c2HgUlQBTS.jpg In Kenya, widespread religious practice often overshadows genuine personal faith, highlighting the difference between organised religion and individual spirituality. Kenya, like other countries, has many religions and a scarcity of faith Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544661/rising-child-deaths-in-schools-should-worry-us-all 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Rising child deaths in schools should worry us all https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FzBzVAlzKZ2S3QdNrHQUi3uuWpSgK0KZ7Z9LVaGM.jpg Rising child deaths in Kenyan schools reveal systemic failures in safety, infrastructure, and protection, demanding urgent national attention. Rising child deaths in schools should worry us all Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544662/the-world-is-suffering-from-a-dearth-of-serious-leadership 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 The world is suffering from a dearth of serious leadership https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pJfQNondcwrXNAlS6jJGH7ESBYzX1QtAIeQ68waj.jpg The world is suffering from a shortage of serious leadership, highlighted by global instability and controversial decisions by major leaders. The world is suffering from a dearth of serious leadership Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544663/hardship-area-rules-are-different-says-mudavadi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Hardship area rules are different, says Mudavadi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/z8xof9BvrV9BdvkCsV6VuPom5GF39IGzv0XO7H8S.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says hardship area rules differ across Kenya’s public service, with the teaching service, judiciary, and civil service having varying numbers and criteria. Hardship area rules are different, says Mudavadi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001544664/trader-challenges-prison-sentence-in-sh15m-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Trader challenges prison sentence in Sh15m case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/j7f0oklzHpyLIncr4WiegE3uSyMnO36BZa1j0mxm.jpg A Kenyan businesswoman has challenged a potential jail sentence after defaulting on a Sh15 million debt, arguing that the inability to pay should not lead to imprisonment. Trader challenges prison sentence in Sh15m case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001544666/kenyan-youth-defy-global-mental-health-decline 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Kenyan youth defy global mental health decline https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Mz91U570NEjRuof3WVOlSmm2F16JxcRrEAwpUF02.jpg Kenyan youth are defying the global mental health decline, scoring higher on emotional, cognitive, and social well-being compared to peers in wealthier nations. Kenyan youth defy global mental health decline Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001544667/think-your-memory-is-slipping-build-habits-for-lasting-brain-health 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Think your memory is slipping? Build habits for lasting brain health https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0m6YGu8sF34ywOJUGT5fzIP9rDEQiMJMFCVygerX.jpg Building healthy habits can support long-term brain health, helping to slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia. Think your memory is slipping? Build habits for lasting brain health Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001544668/when-the-heart-refuses-to-let-go 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 When the heart refuses to let go https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6CyCgXzSeeawWvS5nOlPACRxUMTybpeG56mTHe7G.jpg The rare Lazarus Effect, or autoresuscitation, occurs when patients spontaneously regain life after being pronounced dead, often within minutes of CPR stopping. When the heart refuses to let go Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544669/opiyo-wandayi-the-man-at-centre-of-petrol-waiver-scandal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Opiyo Wandayi: The man at centre of petrol waiver scandal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iMidgw45gZWVPk4K9I4lfurQDWk0t1XWmzL1nFRQ.jpg Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is implicated in Kenya’s petrol waiver scandal as senior officials resign or face arrest over a controversial fuel shipment. Opiyo Wandayi: The man at centre of petrol waiver scandal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544670/gachagua-points-finger-at-ruto-in-fuel-scandal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Gachagua points finger at Ruto in fuel scandal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5XlJro2xFZfFl4AV6YdDesN5OxddGOm5Mhvqwv0U.jpg Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleges that Kenya’s ongoing fuel scandal stems from a business rivalry involving President William Ruto and senior officials. Gachagua points finger at Ruto in fuel scandal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544672/oketch-steps-in-as-acting-epra-boss-after-kiptoo-exit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Oketch steps in as acting Epra boss after Kiptoo exit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Q3uhAUTXhLvZggOvrU0ci2gQREdhFq5N36onqkLi.jpg Joseph Oketch has been appointed acting Epra Director General following Daniel Kiptoo’s resignation linked to the fuel importation scandal. Oketch steps in as acting Epra boss after Kiptoo exit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001544673/from-watching-television-to-listening-to-ground-how-uhuru-has-evolved 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 From watching television to listening to ground; how Uhuru has evolved https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EvLeIXB0vSFE1XSl5XBw1oosHWK4WsDt3UW5EOVt.jpg Former President Uhuru Kenyatta signals a political shift, saying he is now “listening to the ground” as he urges opposition unity and criticises the clergy. From watching television to listening to ground; how Uhuru has evolved Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001544674/report-2025-deadliest-year-for-african-migrants 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Report: 2025 deadliest year for African migrants https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EoEdfaOZXRkPLbHoHZQpTCSghdkVfgAE1V1Nkcvm.jpg A new report shows that 2025 was the deadliest year for African migrants on the Eastern Route, with a sharp rise in deaths and disappearances. Report: 2025 deadliest year for African migrants Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001544675/how-treasury-is-edging-out-mama-mboga-for-banks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 How Treasury is edging out 'mama mboga' for banks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UmVgSTQvatKaMWHQzLKzw301a12OsIM66fhJAn7P.jpg Kenya’s increased reliance on local borrowing is raising concerns that it is crowding out businesses and households from accessing credit, potentially slowing economic growth. How Treasury is edging out 'mama mboga' for banks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001544676/inside-william-rutos-war-on-oil-cartels 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Inside William Ruto's war on oil cartels https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mwrOo59FGF4806Nh1VAt5Vgkb0v4isjyz0ZH7bav.jpg President William Ruto has declared a crackdown on oil cartels, warning public officials against exploiting the Middle East crisis for profit. Inside William Ruto's war on oil cartels Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544677/mudavadi-plays-russian-roulette-in-address-to-house-after-moscow-trip 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Mudavadi plays Russian roulette in address to House after Moscow trip https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9wpfnddZF0A0Yy9GYldrJLROvoR0haAHGLM2yngm.jpg Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi sparked controversy in Parliament by referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “Special Military Operation,” echoing Kremlin terminology. Mudavadi plays Russian roulette in address to House after Moscow trip Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544679/middle-east-war-latest-developments 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Middle East war: latest developments https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6H9pQ075bQVxARUvMly0H8iJKkNjPdVXlA4TsW3L.jpg Israel's army said it had completed a wave of strikes against "regime targets" in Tehran Middle East war: latest developments Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544683/the-god-of-weapons-that-has-aided-genocides-in-africa-and-other-conflicts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 The god of weapons that has aided genocides in Africa and other conflicts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/glFeuym4pQWls5XcoBEsioRuB6jT0ruf2FUILoPA.jpg Before the Rwandan genocide shook the world in 1994, a suspicious deal was inked with then Rwandan government and newly fomented Russian Federation for a weapons deal. The god of weapons that has aided genocides in Africa and other conflicts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001544684/resurrection 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Resurrection... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rpWQYSZJhOvKknrzEo3ahHK35Jq5mFgM9mlbiik5.jpg Resurrection... Resurrection... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544691/senate-flags-ballooning-wage-bills-in-county-water-companies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Senate flags ballooning wage bills in county water companies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EZT5h6RFPaoOiuhrP8xuPV9LmUn73ChEGhv3d3Rc.jpg Government entities owe Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Sh442 million. Osotsi said there is a serious staffing and equipment deficiencies in county hospitals Senate flags ballooning wage bills in county water companies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001544695/five-counties-in-sha-fraud-web-as-12-hospitals-shut-amid-probe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Five counties in SHA fraud web as 12 hospitals shut amid probe https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tudebVS2IXXxC2KhNL4hQltJZFNsGVK0l1uSA9Ys.jpg Five Kenyan counties have been implicated in a major Social Health Authority fraud scheme, prompting the shutdown of 12 hospitals as authorities intensify investigations. Five counties in SHA fraud web as 12 hospitals shut amid probe Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544696/iaea-says-strikes-near-iran-nuclear-power-plant-must-stop 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 IAEA says strikes near Iran nuclear power plant 'must stop' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ykW5YgNxDZoBeZHF5csQEZDi0UALQyNaSFUwEECb.jpg The chief of the UN nuclear watchdog on Monday warned attacks near Iran's Bushehr atomic power plant "pose a very real danger to nuclear safety and must stop". IAEA says strikes near Iran nuclear power plant 'must stop' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001544697/experts-raise-alarm-over-rising-ncd-cases-linked-to-poor-diet 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Experts raise alarm over rising NCD cases linked to poor diet https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D3VIJFwD2XUCuYbmxjlIg6iagR4fX4P8xo9exWAv.jpg Health experts warn that rising non-communicable diseases in Kenya are linked to poor diets, prompting the formation of Food Policy Coalition Kenya to push for stronger food environment policies. Experts raise alarm over rising NCD cases linked to poor diet Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001544698/iran-says-us-airman-rescue-may-have-been-cover-to-steal-enriched-uranium 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Iran says US airman rescue may have been cover to 'steal enriched uranium' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FTjK6ZMjQjTIHXnznstvcwv0C14K3CdaeVJnBqH4.jpg Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a US operation to rescue a downed airman may have been a cover to "steal enriched uranium" from the Islamic republic. Iran says US airman rescue may have been cover to 'steal enriched uranium' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-06 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001544699/russia-jails-former-governor-for-14-years-over-kickbacks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-06 Russia jails former governor for 14 years over kickbacks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6SwWZuDwzpTcBYW0LpWtKlMfy6MZGGiassbSG5IH.jpg Russia on Monday jailed a former governor of the Kursk border region, where Ukraine's army broke through in 2024, for 14 years over kickbacks for government contracts. 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