https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546911/forex-reserves-slide-as-iran-war-tests-kenya-economy-firepower
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2026-05-04
Forex reserves slide as Iran war tests Kenya economy firepower
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Kenya’s foreign reserves have fallen sharply as the Central Bank intervenes to stabilise the shilling amid rising oil prices and global uncertainty triggered by the Iran conflict.
Forex reserves slide as Iran war tests Kenya economy firepower
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001546915/ol-kalou-by-election-race-begins-with-crowded-uda-dcp-primaries
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2026-05-04
Ol Kalou by-election race begins with crowded UDA, DCP primaries
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The Ol Kalou by-election race is taking shape, with a crowded UDA nomination contest set to determine the candidate who will face rivals from the Democratic Party for Citizens.
Ol Kalou by-election race begins with crowded UDA, DCP primaries
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546920/conservationists-raise-alarm-over-plan-to-relocate-animal-orphanage
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2026-05-04
Conservationists raise alarm over plan to relocate animal orphanage
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Conservationists are raising concerns over plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, warning that inconsistencies in project documents could mask land-use changes.
Conservationists raise alarm over plan to relocate animal orphanage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546921/man-united-beat-liverpool-to-secure-place-in-top-four
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2026-05-04
Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four
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Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool yesterday
Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546922/stars-shine-at-kalasha-awards-amid-calls-for-industry-reform
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2026-05-04
Stars shine at Kalasha Awards amid calls for industry reform
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The Kalasha Awards highlighted Kenya’s growing film industry, celebrating emerging regional talent while renewing calls for funding, anti-piracy measures and structural reform.
Stars shine at Kalasha Awards amid calls for industry reform
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546924/billions-lost-yearly-through-illicit-alcohol-industry-parliament-told
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2026-05-04
Billions lost yearly through illicit alcohol industry, Parliament told
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Kenya is losing an estimated Sh120 billion annually to the illicit alcohol trade, with stakeholders urging stricter enforcement and regulatory measures to curb the growing underground market.
Billions lost yearly through illicit alcohol industry, Parliament told
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546930/rutos-bogeyman-uhuru-becomes-political-punching-bag-ahead-of-2027
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2026-05-04
Ruto's bogeyman: Uhuru becomes political punching bag ahead of 2027
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Uhuru Kenyatta has become a frequent political target as rivals intensify attacks ahead of the 2027 elections, amid his continued involvement in party politics.
Ruto's bogeyman: Uhuru becomes political punching bag ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546932/i-will-not-defend-seat-on-uda-ticket-kangata-says
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2026-05-04
I will not defend seat on UDA ticket, Kang'ata says
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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced he will not seek re-election on a UDA ticket, citing political pressure and concerns over governance direction.
I will not defend seat on UDA ticket, Kang'ata says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-04
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001546792/fuel-prices
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2026-05-03
Fuel Prices
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Fuel Prices
Fuel Prices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001546793/to-sit-in-the-apex-court
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2026-05-03
To sit in the Apex Court...
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To sit in the Apex Court...
To sit in the Apex Court...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546823/the-most-dangerous-curse-is-the-one-we-pronounce-on-ourselves
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2026-05-03
The most dangerous curse is the one we pronounce on ourselves
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A life, an institution, even a nation can move from strength to ruin not by external attack, but by internal contradiction.
The most dangerous curse is the one we pronounce on ourselves
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546825/press-freedom-day-it-is-not-yet-uhuru-for-kenyas-media
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2026-05-03
Press Freedom Day: It is not yet Uhuru for Kenya's media
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Back in 2010, when Kenya adopted the current Constitution, many people were hopeful that real Press freedom had finally arrived.
Press Freedom Day: It is not yet Uhuru for Kenya's media
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546826/the-ritual-of-voting-amid-the-crisis-of-belief-among-voters
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2026-05-03
The ritual of voting amid the crisis of belief among voters
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Elections become rituals without conviction, participation without faith.
The ritual of voting amid the crisis of belief among voters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546827/atwoli-12-per-cent-pay-rise-is-general-wage-not-minimum-wage
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2026-05-03
Atwoli: 12 per cent pay rise is general wage, not minimum wage
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Atwoli clarifies the 12% pay rise is a general wage increase for all workers, not a minimum wage adjustment, with only agricultural workers receiving a 15% minimum wage boost.
Atwoli: 12 per cent pay rise is general wage, not minimum wage
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546828/glp-1-medicines-and-obesity-debate-in-kenya
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2026-05-03
GLP-1 medicines and obesity debate in Kenya
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The WHO describes obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term, structured care.
GLP-1 medicines and obesity debate in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001546829/ai-tool-targets-ghost-learners-in-schools
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2026-05-03
AI tool targets 'ghost learners' in schools
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A Kenyan data scientist has unveiled an AI-powered digital register to curb corruption, track attendance and improve accountability in schools, pending government approval.
AI tool targets 'ghost learners' in schools
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546830/companies-must-look-beyond-profit-motive
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2026-05-03
Companies must look beyond profit motive
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A couple of Kenyan companies have shown what a little portion of their profits can do for the less privileged in society.
Companies must look beyond profit motive
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546831/leaders-should-build-history-kenya-will-be-proud-to-read
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2026-05-03
Leaders should build history Kenya will be proud to read
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Kenya is now writing under rain, fear, and hope.
Leaders should build history Kenya will be proud to read
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546833/when-systems-are-not-trusted-agency-finds-another-path
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2026-05-03
When systems are not trusted, agency finds another path
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Voter registration drives, decentralised civic networks, and issue-based organising are less visible than protest, but potentially more consequential.
When systems are not trusted, agency finds another path
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546834/mystery-as-parliament-chef-stabbed-dead-in-rongai
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2026-05-03
Mystery as parliament chef stabbed dead in Rongai
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A Parliament chef was fatally stabbed in Rongai, with police probing a suspected domestic altercation as a woman linked to the incident is detained.
Mystery as parliament chef stabbed dead in Rongai
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001546835/education-cs-has-to-take-the-lead-against-illegal-fees
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2026-05-03
Education CS has to take the lead against illegal fees
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Mr Ogamba’s admission points to a deeper institutional paralysis within the education governance framework.
Education CS has to take the lead against illegal fees
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546836/ruto-preaches-wine-and-drinks-water-on-ethnic-politics
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2026-05-03
Ruto preaches wine and drinks water on ethnic politics
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Ruto’s ethnic mobilization remarks and regional political blocs fuel debate over rising tribal politics ahead of 2027 polls.
Ruto preaches wine and drinks water on ethnic politics
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001546837/opposition-must-escape-rutos-trap-and-audit-his-performance
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2026-05-03
Opposition must escape Ruto's trap and audit his performance
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Kenya’s opposition leaders may need to change tack in the face of a runaway rhetorical President.
Opposition must escape Ruto's trap and audit his performance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546838/top-bank-chiefs-reap-millions-in-pay-and-perks-on-bumper-profits
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2026-05-03
Top bank chiefs reap millions in pay and perks on bumper profits
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Top Kenyan bank CEOs earned multimillion-shilling pay packages in 2025 after strong profits, with KCB’s Paul Russo topping the list at Sh285.3 million.
Top bank chiefs reap millions in pay and perks on bumper profits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546840/economic-survey-2026-delivered-no-surprises
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2026-05-03
Economic Survey 2026 delivered no surprises
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Kenya’s inflation fell to 4.1 per cent in 2025 from a high of 7.1 per cent in 2023.
Economic Survey 2026 delivered no surprises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546841/wanga-at-crossroads-as-political-battles-mounts
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2026-05-03
Wanga at crossroads as political battles mounts
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The Homa Bay Governor is facing a cocktail of battles with direct implications on her reelection.She has been pushed to a defensive mode
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Wanga at crossroads as political battles mounts
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546842/why-local-exporters-are-losing-money-amid-regional-expansion
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2026-05-03
Why local exporters are losing money amid regional expansion
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From manufacturing to agriculture and services, more firms are entering regional markets, securing new customers and building cross-border partnerships.
Why local exporters are losing money amid regional expansion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001546843/game-of-chess-as-titans-scramble-for-nyanza-and-western
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2026-05-03
Game of chess as titans scramble for Nyanza and Western
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Sifuna seen rising as regional kingpin amid shifting alliances, with analysts saying UDA is losing ground in key blocs.
Game of chess as titans scramble for Nyanza and Western
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001546844/kenya-india-pen-customs-cooperation-pact
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2026-05-03
Kenya, India pen customs cooperation pact
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The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the exchange of Pre-Arrival Information on goods traded between the two countries.
Kenya, India pen customs cooperation pact
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546845/battle-for-maa-vote-as-jubilee-dcp-woo-maasai
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2026-05-03
Battle for Maa vote as Jubilee, DCP woo Maasai
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Jubilee and DCP intensify push for Maa vote as Uhuru and Gachagua court key counties ahead of 2027 polls.
Battle for Maa vote as Jubilee, DCP woo Maasai
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001546847/grief-tears-as-seven-victims-of-tseikuru-attacks-are-laid-to-rest
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2026-05-03
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
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The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motorsport/article/2001546848/full-field-of-65-vehicles-confirmed-as-samburu-set-for-charge
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2026-05-03
Full field of 65 vehicles confirmed as Samburu set for Charge
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One of Kenya’s toughest off-road motorsport contests returns to the unforgiving terrain of Samburu later this month, with a full field of 65 vehicles confirmed
Full field of 65 vehicles confirmed as Samburu set for Charge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001546849/arsenal-peaking-at-the-right-time-says-arteta
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2026-05-03
Arsenal peaking at the right time says Arteta
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Mikel Arteta warned Manchester City that Arsenal aren't finished yet after the Premier League leaders moved six points clear of their title rivals with a 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
Arsenal peaking at the right time says Arteta
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001546850/coe-will-be-tough-on-athletes-seeking-nationality-switch
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2026-05-03
Coe will be 'tough' on athletes seeking nationality switch
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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching nationality after blocking a bid by Kenyans to move to Turkey.
Coe will be 'tough' on athletes seeking nationality switch
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001546851/psg-fringe-team-held-by-lorient-as-bayern-munich-return-leg-looms
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2026-05-03
PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms
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PSG warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding a second-string line-up and throwing away the lead twice in a 2-2 draw
PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001546852/barcelona-on-verge-of-la-liga-title-defence-with-win-at-osasuna
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2026-05-03
Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna
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Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday.
Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motorsport/article/2001546853/teen-f1-leader-antonelli-takes-miami-grand-prix-pole
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2026-05-03
Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole
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Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli stormed to pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, resisting a late charge by four-time champion Max Verstappen
Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001546854/arsenal-hit-stride-to-go-six-points-clear-west-ham-loss-offers-spurs-hope
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2026-05-03
Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope
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Arsenal stormed six points clear as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the sword, while West Ham's defeat at Brentford offered Tottenham a lifeline
Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001546855/ipswich-promoted-to-the-premier-league-wrexham-miss-out-on-play-offs
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2026-05-03
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs
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Ipswich secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they beat QPR 3-0 to hold off the challenge of Millwall as Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs.
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/daisy-maritim/article/2001546856/verstappen-sees-light-at-the-end-of-tunnel
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2026-05-03
Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive second place in qualifying for today's Miami Grand Prix.
Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001546857/man-united-boss-carrick-relishes-special-liverpool-rivalry
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2026-05-03
Man United boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry
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Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a "standout" fixture even though neither club are challenging for the Premier League title this season.
Man United boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546858/fight-for-numbers-why-rutos-political-footing-looks-fragile
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2026-05-03
Fight for numbers: Why Ruto's political footing looks fragile
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President Ruto voiced frustration over low voter registration in the Rift Valley, with Mt Kenya hostile, a region that supported his last bid, he needs another huge voting bloc.
Fight for numbers: Why Ruto's political footing looks fragile
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546859/why-william-ruto-has-every-reason-to-panic
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2026-05-03
Why William Ruto has every reason to panic
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Political analyst Martin Oloo avers that Ruto’s utterances in Bomet point to panic and a desperate bid to rally his backyard.
Why William Ruto has every reason to panic
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546861/sri-lanka-arrests-37-chinese-at-suspected-scam-centre-police
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2026-05-03
Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre: police
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Sri Lankan police have arrested 37 Chinese nationals suspected of running a cyberscam centre in the capital Colombo, a spokesman said on Sunday.
Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre: police
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546862/russia-ukraine-drones-kill-four-hit-oil-tankers
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2026-05-03
Russia, Ukraine drones kill four, hit oil tankers
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Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed three people across the country, while Ukrainian attacks killed one near Moscow and targeted Russia's lucrative oil facilities.
Russia, Ukraine drones kill four, hit oil tankers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001546863/rubio-to-visit-vatican-rome-after-trump-row
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2026-05-03
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo.
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546866/carrot-and-stick-jsc-interviews-underscore-need-for-legal-reforms-accountability-and-performance
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2026-05-03
Carrot and stick: JSC interviews underscore need for legal reforms, accountability and performance
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A radical shift in how judges and magistrates determine cases and how they are judged might determine whether they keep their jobs and secure promotions for junior officers in future.
Carrot and stick: JSC interviews underscore need for legal reforms, accountability and performance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546868/why-children-of-british-soldiers-are-searching-for-their-fathers
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2026-05-03
Why children of British soldiers are searching for their fathers
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A week ago, the BBC released a documentary in which lawyers and geneticists used commercial ancestry databases to trace British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya.
Why children of British soldiers are searching for their fathers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546870/government-flags-59-flood-hotspots-in-tana-river-as-nationwide-toll-rises
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2026-05-03
Government flags 59 flood hotspots in Tana River as nationwide toll rises
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Tana Delta accounts for the highest number at 32, out of the locations identified as flood-prone.
Government flags 59 flood hotspots in Tana River as nationwide toll rises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001546872/court-allows-investors-to-auction-26-vehicles-over-sh158m-owed-by-chinese-firms
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2026-05-03
Court allows investors to auction 26 vehicles over Sh158m owed by Chinese firms
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The court ordered China Communication Construction Company Limited to pay over Sh158 million to Alfred Agunga within 30 days, failure to which 25 cars and other properties would be auctioned.
Court allows investors to auction 26 vehicles over Sh158m owed by Chinese firms
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546875/ruto-government-under-scrutiny-over-duplication-of-roles
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2026-05-03
Ruto government under scrutiny over duplication of roles
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The government has introduced a Bill that seeks to establish an authority to license hospitals, accredit facilities, iand enforce compliance despite similar roles being performed by other agencies.
Ruto government under scrutiny over duplication of roles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546879/kenta-ntutu-renew-political-rivalry-in-narok-governorship-race
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2026-05-03
Kenta, Ntutu renew political rivalry in Narok governorship race
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Narok County governor race is shaping up as a high-stakes political battle that is likely to test alliances and party influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kenta, Ntutu renew political rivalry in Narok governorship race
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546881/political-storm-in-coast-as-revamped-kadu-asili-joins-united-opposition-team
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2026-05-03
Political storm in Coast as revamped Kadu Asili joins United Opposition team
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The recent rebranding of Kadu Asili and unveiling of veteran trade unionist Mudzo Nzili as party leader has caused a storm in the Coast political scene.
Political storm in Coast as revamped Kadu Asili joins United Opposition team
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001546884/bus-ferrying-ammunition-from-lamu-to-nairobi-intercepted
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2026-05-03
Bus ferrying ammunition from Lamu to Nairobi intercepted
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The bus belonging to Buscar Sacco was travelling from Lamu to Nairobi when officers flagged it down.
Bus ferrying ammunition from Lamu to Nairobi intercepted
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001546885/ruto-defends-timely-disbursement-of-capitation-funds
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2026-05-03
Ruto defends timely disbursement of capitation funds
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Ruto argued politicians to support reforms to improve learning conditions.
Ruto defends timely disbursement of capitation funds
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546886/gachagua-defends-uhuru-urges-end-to-attacks-by-kenya-kwanza-leaders
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2026-05-03
Gachagua defends Uhuru, urges end to attacks by Kenya Kwanza leaders
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Gachagua dismissed claims of disunity, saying the current phase allows aspirants to build their political bases.
Gachagua defends Uhuru, urges end to attacks by Kenya Kwanza leaders
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001546887/sakaja-urges-calm-as-nairobi-intensifies-crackdown-on-illegal-developments
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2026-05-03
Sakaja urges calm as Nairobi intensifies crackdown on illegal developments
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Sakaja warned that rogue planning officers could face disciplinary action.
Sakaja urges calm as Nairobi intensifies crackdown on illegal developments
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001546889/kilifi-teachers-threaten-strike-over-employment-terms-sha-hiccups
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2026-05-03
Kilifi teachers threaten strike over employment terms, SHA hiccups
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More than 1,300 junior secondary school teachers in Kilifi County have threatened to disrupt learning over employment terms and medical cover.
Kilifi teachers threaten strike over employment terms, SHA hiccups
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001546891/sh345m-modern-homa-bay-market-puts-a-smile-on-faces-of-fishmongers
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2026-05-03
Sh345m modern Homa Bay market puts a smile on faces of fishmongers'
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For decades, fish traders at Koginga Beach, Homa Bay County operated in makeshift structures which got muddy when it rained and dusty during the dry season.
Sh345m modern Homa Bay market puts a smile on faces of fishmongers'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001546893/kabunde-airstrip-expansion-to-boost-trade-tourism
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2026-05-03
Kabunde Airstrip expansion to boost trade, tourism
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Homa Bay County is banking on expansion of the Sh280 million Kabunde Airstrip to boost trade, tourism and air connectivity to other parts of the country.
Kabunde Airstrip expansion to boost trade, tourism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001546895/declining-donor-funds-put-strain-on-hospitals-schools-in-kakuma
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2026-05-03
Declining donor funds put strain on hospitals, schools in Kakuma
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Residents of Kakuma are facing mounting pressure on essential services as declining donor funding continues to strain health facilities and schools in refugee and host communities.
Declining donor funds put strain on hospitals, schools in Kakuma
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001546898/epza-assures-workers-of-negotiations-over-terminal-dues
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2026-05-03
EPZA assures workers of negotiations over terminal dues
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The government has raised concerns over the delayed payment of more than 3,000 suspended workers at the Export Processing Zone in Athi River.
EPZA assures workers of negotiations over terminal dues
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001546900/pirated-and-counterfeit-textbooks-could-be-a-silent-epidemic
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2026-05-03
Pirated and counterfeit textbooks could be a silent epidemic
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The counterfeit books often appear authentic complete with realistic covers and official looking ISBNs, but inside the print is faded, chapters are missing, and diagrams are barely legible.
Pirated and counterfeit textbooks could be a silent epidemic
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546904/champions-police-bullets-shoot-down-vihiga-queens
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2026-05-03
Champions Police Bullets shoot down Vihiga Queens
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Champions Kenya Police Bullets subjected former FKF Women’s Premier League champions Vihiga Queens to a humiliating 9-0 beating in a match played yesterday at Police Sacco Stadium.
Champions Police Bullets shoot down Vihiga Queens
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546905/kenyan-stars-hoping-for-medals-in-world-relays-finals
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2026-05-03
Kenyan stars hoping for medals in World Relays finals
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Kenya posted mixed results on day one of the World Athletics Relays show in Gaborone, Botswana.
Kenyan stars hoping for medals in World Relays finals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001546907/batoto-ba-mungu-kiss-premier-league-goodbye
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2026-05-03
Batoto ba Mungu kiss Premier League goodbye
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The fall of Sofapaka FC marks the end of an era in Kenyan football, a story that began with promise, success, and bold ambition but now closes with the pain of relegation.
Batoto ba Mungu kiss Premier League goodbye
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001546912/kenyas-e-waste-hits-record-high-as-recycling-laws-stall
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2026-05-03
Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall
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Kenya generated a record 55,956 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, with more than 90 per cent bypassing formal recycling despite new disposal laws meant to tackle the crisis.
Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546914/irungu-kangata-ditches-uda
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2026-05-03
Irungu Kang'ata ditches UDA
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Governor Irungu Kang'ata declares he will not defend his seat on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in 2027, warning the party is repeating persecution tactics that once swept it to power.
Irungu Kang'ata ditches UDA
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001546918/man-utd-beat-liverpool-to-secure-champions-league-place
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2026-05-03
Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
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Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001546919/world-press-freedom-day-journalists-face-killings-arrests-in-somalia
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2026-05-03
World Press Freedom Day: Journalists face killings, arrests in Somalia
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As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Somalia continue to face killings, arbitrary arrests and intimidation by security forces.
World Press Freedom Day: Journalists face killings, arrests in Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001546925/kalonzo-hints-at-united-opposition-linda-mwananchi-unity-talks
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2026-05-03
Kalonzo hints at United Opposition, Linda Mwananchi unity talks
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Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said the Linda Mwananchi and the United Opposition are in talks to work together in the 2027 General Election.
Kalonzo hints at United Opposition, Linda Mwananchi unity talks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001546926/kenyas-healthcare-training-evolves-with-career-choices
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2026-05-03
Kenya's healthcare training evolves with career choices
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Increasingly, students are prioritising practical training, shorter study periods, and clear employment pathways.
Kenya's healthcare training evolves with career choices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001546935/mwaura-nine-in-10-new-jobs-created-in-2025-were-informal
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2026-05-03
Mwaura: Nine in 10 new jobs created in 2025 were informal
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Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, the government has said, but the informal sector drove more than 87 per cent of the growth.
Mwaura: Nine in 10 new jobs created in 2025 were informal
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-03
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