https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544454/why-githunguri-shrine-should-not-be-tampered-with 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-03 Why Githunguri Shrine should not be tampered with https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/toMUQjxU1HmJyv75GaiIsNkMMJzISb3CZQJhWVpb.jpg There are many reasons why the Githunguri Shrine should not be tampered with. Why Githunguri Shrine should not be tampered with Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-03 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544456/constitutional-and-fiscal-lessons-from-2024-finance-bill-protests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-03 Constitutional and fiscal lessons from 2024 Finance Bill protests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cNoVmirFpln3LIyJl8uYKJClLTIIvqhzlT5osSSE.jpg In recent months, Kenya has witnessed a renewed contest over fiscal governance, public participation, and the limits of executive authority. Constitutional and fiscal lessons from 2024 Finance Bill protests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-03 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544457/eyes-on-epra-as-tanzania-hikes-pump-prices-by-34-per-cent 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-03 Eyes on Epra as Tanzania hikes pump prices by 34 per cent https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7BfeUKCntUy0DOfTQN1AeSPL9T3eoQ4q5A6qrnHC.jpg Tanzania’s sharp fuel price hike has put pressure on the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority ahead of Kenya’s next pricing cycle. Eyes on Epra as Tanzania hikes pump prices by 34 per cent Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-03 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544441/us-israel-attack-and-enduring-legacy-of-irans-resistance-independence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-03 US-Israel attack and enduring legacy of Iran's resistance, independence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c7bggrUcYZb0qOQgkT6vjhL9f7RLxa5soMVP9gns.jpg For the people of Iran, the 12th of Farvardin, which corresponds to April 1, is far more than a mere date on the calendar. US-Israel attack and enduring legacy of Iran's resistance, independence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-03 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001544449/baringo-county-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-end-maternal-deaths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Baringo County reaffirms its commitment to end maternal deaths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZhwvXnnf6cjpvr16Qh3AkbUwU3Vh6LOLVQtO4WHW.jpg Baringo County has renewed efforts to reduce maternal deaths by strengthening healthcare services and partnering with stakeholders. Baringo County reaffirms its commitment to end maternal deaths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544450/mudavadi-highlights-ruto-sakaja-deal-implementation-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Mudavadi highlights Ruto-Sakaja deal implementation plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XswWYTcsNOBr5bviBSj8GJD0MYJcBMj7GQcNBnR4.jpg Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi has today given a highlight of how the multi-billion-dollar deal between City Hall and State House will be implemented. Mudavadi highlights Ruto-Sakaja deal implementation plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001544451/court-bars-knut-elections-pending-hearing-of-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Court bars KNUT elections pending hearing of case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oZTgxo02cBiMOQnwpXtBDtkDHZT7xjWR9FWNSMyB.jpg With the temporary injunction in place, union officials and members will have to wait until the court hears the matter on April 20. Court bars KNUT elections pending hearing of case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001544452/keep-politics-out-of-gikomba-demolitions-kindiki-tells-opposition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Keep politics out of Gikomba demolitions, Kindiki tells opposition https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ji9UtLWTxlDBiP8lDL0EjyCzXDzpoJt7L73W7jBp.jpg Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Gikomba traders to remain patient, saying the government has a plan to relocate them to safer, modern facilities. Keep politics out of Gikomba demolitions, Kindiki tells opposition Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544468/to-hell-with-court-order-knut-polls-to-go-on-sg-oyuu-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 To hell with court order, KNUT polls to go on, SG Oyuu says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BkdkD4zEtQTRhCgbUgUeTM99VAXe7tSAhIvdR3A7.jpg Oyuu said the process was already largely concluded, noting that the majority of candidates had secured their positions unopposed during nominations. To hell with court order, KNUT polls to go on, SG Oyuu says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001544471/police-evict-firm-from-mombasa-cfs-amid-court-contradictions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Police evict firm from Mombasa CFS amid court contradictions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8SAGdiZ4hqJzPirJN6JqIxUSAVXGiXXPukuI0KCI.jpg Conflicting court orders sparked a standoff as police evicted Shabeel Project Services from a multibillion-shilling Mombasa Container Freight Station. Police evict firm from Mombasa CFS amid court contradictions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001544473/odm-moves-to-discipline-sg-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 ODM moves to discipline SG Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iImLtIegkdowlEMD4Wcb5Vsp1qecaFfoXCs5RqOM.jpg ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga issues Edwin Sifuna with a show-cause letter over allegations of gross misconduct, gives him four days to respond; disciplinary hearing set for April 10. ODM moves to discipline SG Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001544475/police-prison-officers-onboarded-onto-usalama-medical-cover 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Police, prison officers onboarded onto Usalama Medical Cover https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OpLC5aZRDMezCPeY30zHsrN1Mj0Pw2gxM2aqZLIx.jpg The cover is part of the Social Health Authority (SHA) under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF). Police, prison officers onboarded onto Usalama Medical Cover Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544481/trump-sacks-ag-pam-bondi-replaces-her-with-ex-personal-lawyer-todd-blanche 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Trump sacks AG Pam Bondi, replaces her with ex-personal lawyer Todd Blanche https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6KfDu4CfoUUS0Iwm6f20JXuU3oiPULs2h014dz8M.jpg "Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year," Trump said on Truth Social. " Trump sacks AG Pam Bondi, replaces her with ex-personal lawyer Todd Blanche Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544362/for-institutions-to-succeed-their-leaders-must-lead-from-the-front 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 For institutions to succeed, their leaders must lead from the front https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oJ5Kl91PYlnDtlCvTNnzgHgI0vXbs7xzOysfPqF9.jpg In today’s dynamic institutions, where efficiency and accountability are critical, leadership goes beyond giving orders For institutions to succeed, their leaders must lead from the front Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001544365/defiant-governors 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Defiant Governors... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uFuFsqHd68eUEZ1ytUf3sy08lJoRI0ec3eEJp0GC.jpg Defiant Governors... Defiant Governors... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544366/wifi-mzinga-and-zero-ambition-the-ugly-side-of-pampers-gen-z 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Wifi, mzinga and zero ambition: The ugly side of 'pampers Gen Z' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VFRYIJmB5avclCrMm8dCsUDkUKQ1xYMHK9w6BKQC.jpg DNA results now roam the streets like unpaid debts, whispering uncomfortable truths. Wifi, mzinga and zero ambition: The ugly side of 'pampers Gen Z' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544369/judas-and-pilate-are-long-dead-but-they-still-live-amongst-us 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AUVenoegOGUoMeWkepoEHbEmNd6nxZhyQR8MxhVi.jpg Within mainstream churches, this week is known as the Holy Week. Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544370/why-health-sector-should-invest-heavily-in-big-data-analytics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Why health sector should invest heavily in big data analytics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/x44esqxuLWUisXWCRAKDG92ieNHCzdfpz60LzlBA.jpg Kenya’s healthcare landscape is a paradox because it has plenty of data, but its potential remains underutilised. Why health sector should invest heavily in big data analytics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544373/how-middle-east-war-is-driving-up-shipping-costs-for-global-economies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs for global economies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kDByzGNrAtWj2rKlPBBIDL7WQX3AgtZXudRsLdrF.jpg Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade route in the Middle East war is driving up the costs of shipping fuel and goods around the world. How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs for global economies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001544374/leaders-fault-state-over-id-delays-in-mt-kenya-voter-drive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Leaders fault State over ID delays in Mt Kenya voter drive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1YLqMABP1MEUfHzvR0FFlLXDJxz6lDm6FnsTzFx3.jpg Kirinyaga leaders accuse the government of delaying ID issuance to suppress youth voter registration in Mt Kenya. Leaders fault State over ID delays in Mt Kenya voter drive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001544376/universities-face-climate-test-as-gaps-in-research-skills-policy-slow-africas-response 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Universities face climate test as gaps in research, skills, policy slow Africa's response https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aSwxnNJ9ksUhEdU6nUsY1H463J9ucRzx0hlBh2eU.jpg African universities face growing criticism for outdated curricula and weak research impact as climate challenges intensify. Universities face climate test as gaps in research, skills, policy slow Africa's response Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001544377/education-ps-flags-possible-scrapping-of-c4-schools 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Education PS flags possible scrapping of C4 schools https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vTKHKX1H1lgh0TLRiTUb0qyt7WftKyDvlBspIeLu.jpg Education PS Julius Bitok warns that C4 schools may be scrapped as low enrolment exposes gaps in infrastructure and parental confidence. Education PS flags possible scrapping of C4 schools Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001544378/kpa-steps-up-plans-for-expansion-of-kisumu-port 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 KPA steps up plans for expansion of Kisumu Port https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bmnM8MwPhykW2ocGxyeMzNzDtsHOs7UDBUxiufyY.jpg The Kenya Port Authority has taken steps to strengthen the transport corridor on Lake Victoria and increase cargo capacity. KPA steps up plans for expansion of Kisumu Port Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001544379/school-holidays-bring-fresh-challenges-for-parents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 School holidays bring fresh challenges for parents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SWj10Bprwp8ZVf5u49vYFXXZUqc6QVjzgWUfWRls.jpg School closures during the April holiday pose challenges for parents balancing childcare, safety, and rising living costs. School holidays bring fresh challenges for parents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001544380/the-true-impact-of-iran-us-war-on-the-kenyan-economy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 The true impact of Iran-US war on the Kenyan economy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a0P5KSGd1YvD8ALafqkyhbqwdy9osIqRgubQKmy4.jpg Keproba urged the roundtable of Mombasa exporters to diversify their export markets, particularly by exploring intra-African trade opportunities to offset the losses. The true impact of Iran-US war on the Kenyan economy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/work-life/article/2001544381/why-gen-zs-are-not-sending-money-to-parents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Why Gen Zs are not sending money to parents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pl2WLK8a5O5bhOBXcz050wxamkoFS1k3A1lWTEUY.jpg Kenya’s Gen-Z is rejecting black tax, prioritising savings, business ventures, and home ownership, leaving Millennials to bear the burden of supporting dependents. Why Gen Zs are not sending money to parents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001544383/infrastructure-trust-key-to-cities-success-as-nairobi-rome-stagnate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Infrastructure, trust key to cities success as Nairobi, Rome stagnate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/puu9xmTbqhg8a2TlBydbgIDMSq3Uv0vJWJ17zcNY.jpg Residents in high-performing cities tend to perceive more transparency in their habitats and want to be actively engaged in the processes that shape their quality of life. Infrastructure, trust key to cities success as Nairobi, Rome stagnate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544384/from-bribes-to-opaque-tender-deals-why-trump-has-flagged-kenya-as-corruption-haven 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 From bribes to opaque tender deals: Why Trump has flagged Kenya as corruption haven https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A2Md6Tna86KiGb2tGorrFjqLvUKbRPfqOORnOtvE.jpg The Trump administration criticises Kenya’s business climate as corrupt and skewed toward the powerful, highlighting challenges ahead of a planned trade deal. From bribes to opaque tender deals: Why Trump has flagged Kenya as corruption haven Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001544386/how-personalised-developments-are-reshaping-local-property-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 How personalised developments are reshaping local property market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ImW2MMCQVBkNRxQzUKT2ZMKLaDNpFCXFdRgt9SZG.jpg Kenya’s hospitality real estate sector is undergoing a structural shift as developers increasingly design properties around experience How personalised developments are reshaping local property market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544387/rights-groups-now-demand-release-of-besigye-and-lissu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Rights groups now demand release of Besigye and Lissu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sUDMYG20K10xkcP87Uy95mZdX4Jer1PWtmOnD1Fr.jpg Human rights groups demand the release of political prisoners Kizza Besigye and Tundu Lissu, citing worsening conditions and a growing regional rights crisis. Rights groups now demand release of Besigye and Lissu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001544388/hf-group-posts-40pc-jump-in-full-year-net-profit-to-sh14-billion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 HF Group posts 40pc jump in full-year net profit to Sh1.4 billion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gYn66gY378MWkcxckduY5qX7OdwsWeldzP8ZvaUN.jpg HF Group reported a 40 per cent rise in net profit for the year ended December 2025, driven by higher interest income HF Group posts 40pc jump in full-year net profit to Sh1.4 billion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544389/lying-first-lady-rachel-ruto-champions-prayers-as-kenya-battles-drought-and-floods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Lying First Lady? Rachel Ruto Champions prayers as Kenya battles drought and floods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pvdPpaY8t7OlD4qYf0RysDDHkemymtHSjKaUJJTa.jpg First Lady Rachel Ruto claims Kenya is economically and spiritually thriving, sparking questions amid ongoing drought concerns. Lying First Lady? Rachel Ruto Champions prayers as Kenya battles drought and floods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001544390/the-people-want-you-to-remain-united-uhuru-tells-opposition-leaders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 The people want you to remain united, Uhuru tells Opposition leaders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/spUPqEhA763eEAOthNispCj79WdfnYfNv2cBM0Th.jpg Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta urges Opposition leaders to stay united, stressing national stability, peace, and progress. The people want you to remain united, Uhuru tells Opposition leaders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544391/lelelit-in-scuffle-with-3-senators-after-kingi-order 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Lelelit in scuffle with 3 senators after Kingi order https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dFt7QHAdTNPHafVkInzOcPID9wf0ZCL5V0RGSGsA.jpg Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit plans assault charges against three senators after a scuffle outside Parliament. Lelelit in scuffle with 3 senators after Kingi order Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544392/wanga-waiguru-and-kihika-among-11-governors-fined-sh500000-for-snubbing-senate-summons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Wanga, Waiguru and Kihika among 11 governors fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate summons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/49zV66CFHZFk3h7Cl5W72mD838AUaW9hiQij0OIm.jpg Eleven governors have been fined Sh500,000 each for snubbing Senate summons over scrutiny of county spending. Wanga, Waiguru and Kihika among 11 governors fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate summons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001544394/why-mps-want-speaker-wetangula-impeached 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Why MPs want Speaker Wetangula impeached https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/knxII0aEONP4Wg73doUFc040v1bA0gvngwpNLThY.jpg MPs are pushing to oust Speaker Moses Wetang’ula over alleged defiance of court orders and parliamentary rules. Why MPs want Speaker Wetangula impeached Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001544395/keep-state-projects-off-revered-cultural-sites 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Keep State projects off revered cultural sites https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Miaoi2tmhWUtbGKMrR7k2epbRhCMmk57RdoYjoO4.jpg Concerns grow as state projects threaten culturally significant sites, sparking calls to protect heritage land. Keep State projects off revered cultural sites Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544396/psc-seeks-to-upgrade-system-to-curb-fake-certificates 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 PSC seeks to upgrade system to curb fake certificates https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dVJYftfGVnPkjWRn52j8Ud6kXCpZ5SiXdKfyD4BY.jpg The Public Service Commission plans to upgrade its systems to tackle fake academic certificates in the civil service. PSC seeks to upgrade system to curb fake certificates Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001544397/mps-call-for-urgent-action-to-stop-rising-cancer-deaths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 MPs call for urgent action to stop rising cancer deaths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5eOBRwOmcJ8gN7QOMRwzDCKvrr1xpxJyKoNchEJx.jpg MPs urge urgent action from the Ministry of Health to tackle rising cancer deaths through early diagnosis and intervention. MPs call for urgent action to stop rising cancer deaths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544399/wifi-mzinga-and-zero-ambition-the-ugly-side-of-pampers-gen-z 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Wifi, 'mzinga' and zero ambition: The ugly side of 'pampers' Gen Z https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Zso2rmE4YjYOSG04EQD2L35RVaFqS7O2WUypA25q.jpg A critical look at Gen Z’s perceived entitlement and the unexpected realities of parenthood in modern Kenya. Wifi, 'mzinga' and zero ambition: The ugly side of 'pampers' Gen Z Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544402/artemis-ii-nasa-sends-four-astronauts-on-mission-around-the-moon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Artemis II: NASA sends four astronauts on mission around the moon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nnkZUW3xbGMdDZv96VVZw66y9hH5kRcAPwlpJVN5.jpg If the plan proceeds as expected, the astronauts will set a record by venturing farther from Earth than any human before. Artemis II: NASA sends four astronauts on mission around the moon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001544403/trump-says-iran-war-victory-near-but-vows-big-strikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Trump says Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yx4ccdVXxyEseJEjVMy8sszevxkvL17oK9EFnoAc.jpg Trump offered a retroactive explanation on why he joined Israel in the attack, insisting the United States was close to victory as his approval rating sinks. Trump says Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001544405/trump-takes-a-dig-at-macron-saying-wife-treats-him-badly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Trump takes a dig at Macron, saying wife treats him 'badly' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xcBk7vjiiEXqg0OfaTIQGY4T9zmKmgWtiWCAJZue.jpg US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran. Trump takes a dig at Macron, saying wife treats him 'badly' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001544406/malaysia-civil-servants-to-work-from-home-amid-fuel-crisis-says-pm 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis, says PM https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lBBGfUovCS4ArLOt50yYmsXsJYXPGH3HaEhA3XxR.jpg Malaysia will introduce a work-from-home policy for ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies starting April 15 to conserve energy. Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis, says PM Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544408/police-urged-to-use-artificial-intelligence-in-future-recruitments 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Police urged to use Artificial Intelligence in future recruitments https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LA0jK3CGhPiedAXACGJTpF1R4UZMvgI9cYPeFcE7.jpg The recruitment of police officers in the country may involve the use of Artificial Intelligence technology in future. Police urged to use Artificial Intelligence in future recruitments Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544409/how-brutal-mau-mau-camps-acted-as-extension-of-britains-colonial-prison 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 How brutal Mau Mau camps acted as extension of Britain's colonial prison https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eMiF2FY9HqZI6xjBSCRL68kdBqJnuqYtp0iXvqwE.jpg During the Mau Mau uprising between 1952 and 1960, the British colonial government confined an estimated 150,000 Kenyans in a sprawling network of ‘emergency’ detention camps. How brutal Mau Mau camps acted as extension of Britain's colonial prison Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001544410/kahinga-and-wanyonyi-lead-chase-for-2025-soya-honours 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Kahinga and Wanyonyi lead chase for 2025 Soya honours https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RdEcC4QFMrHLzdvCyhn2mYJIXoLElcPkTJbBkN9M.jpg Duo top list of top nominees in sports personalities with disability category. Winners will be feted at the gala to be held at Uhuru Gardens on April 10. Kahinga and Wanyonyi lead chase for 2025 Soya honours Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/athletics/article/2001544411/big-shots-set-to-battle-for-slots-to-world-relays-and-africa-meeting 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Big shots set to battle for slots to World Relays and Africa meeting https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AufS5NNJysnhal5mapEB1gN3ba2J7ERLbx9LEdii.jpg Athletes have been invited to take part in national trials at Ulinzi Sports Complex from Thursday next week. Big shots set to battle for slots to World Relays and Africa meeting Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001544412/school-games-its-all-systems-go-as-teams-eye-national-glory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 School games: It's all systems go as teams eye national glory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UzZfUqCIEDSk50axMP0PxWdhQGV0BeaAmzeEl7Cz.png It’s all systems go for this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games that begin on Tuesday at different venues in Kisumu County. School games: It's all systems go as teams eye national glory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001544415/chinese-airlines-to-raise-fuel-surcharges-on-domestic-flights 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MVQqLXCO8cjcjbYXxd8uYRqG75Jd7Whok4a6SFj3.jpg Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the war in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally. Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001544416/why-has-it-taken-so-long-to-return-to-the-moon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P3hBvPTV8RZu8yBiNPNoCI0dU00qwOC1vGnxy53N.jpg For the Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, four astronauts will travel in a loop around the Moon in Nasa’s next-generation Orion crew capsule. Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001544417/eastern-champions-kyeni-hope-to-secure-east-africa-games-ticket 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Eastern champions Kyeni hope to secure East Africa games ticket https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EMY1r3CkIEQoLkHdyEOTJvZQPWLYMebxf8QJ3Fg8.jpg Eastern Region girls handball champions Sacred Heart Kyeni are now eyeing a ticket to this year’s East Africa games to be staged in Morogoro Eastern champions Kyeni hope to secure East Africa games ticket Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001544419/judge-allows-woods-to-travel-overseas-for-treatment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Judge allows Woods to travel overseas for treatment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CDqSQV6nRhtLqYHuvIrbOQkvxA2itfANSY8ef8rI.jpg A Florida judge granted golf superstar Tiger Woods's request to leave the US to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment" after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Judge allows Woods to travel overseas for treatment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001544420/nairobi-water-admits-supplying-salty-water-to-city-residents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Nairobi Water admits supplying salty water to city residents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/z5zD5ZWK2ho94crxZeUq1cf1O3QuSIhplaU6abVR.jpg Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company was forced to shed light on why they sell borehole water to some areas in Nairobi. Nairobi Water admits supplying salty water to city residents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544421/knchr-lists-1224-protest-victims-for-compensation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 KNCHR lists 1,224 protest victims for compensation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a5ZdYZAtsIujiu8uJFpLKr3HbYHahZ09tDtVUUmd.jpg The Commission called on the victims of human rights violations, including victims of protests and demonstrations, to report to the KNCHR and submit all the relevant documents. KNCHR lists 1,224 protest victims for compensation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001544423/cog-condemns-assault-on-governor-lelelit-at-senate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 COG condemns assault on Governor Lelelit at Senate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RTv6CkaMN65b5tobFvR8LMC4M1ryJUx2eSBSyNPg.jpg CoG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi accused members of the Senate of subjecting the governor to violence, terming the incident a violation of constitutional rights. COG condemns assault on Governor Lelelit at Senate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001544424/bbi-rejection-blocked-gen-zs-entry-into-leadership-says-kioni 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 BBI rejection blocked Gen Z's entry into leadership, says Kioni https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tpxLEoB3pcv9HbOL96vyS1ImitSFAK7Tae0l73Sz.jpg Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni says Kenya's youth lost their closest shot at the country's top leadership with the rejection of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). BBI rejection blocked Gen Z's entry into leadership, says Kioni Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001544425/more-than-crime-the-psychology-behind-corruption-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 More than crime: The psychology behind corruption in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2n9FQ9eTUpTnRfwDwh3vTBhizoflutQ8N2yh5bRR.jpg National recovery is, at its heart, a psychological project. It requires us to move beyond the transactional mind and return to a state where the ethical choice is also the most practical one. More than crime: The psychology behind corruption in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001544427/win-for-kikuyu-elders-as-court-halts-ruto-project-on-githunguri-shrine 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Win for Kikuyu Elders as court halts Ruto project on Githunguri shrine https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cmH2pyjafLFptcgpnxNbuukJrExy7Gu443v1Ynvm.jpg The court has stopped the planned construction of a multi-million shilling affordable housing project on a 58-acre historical shrine in Githunguri, Kiambu County. Win for Kikuyu Elders as court halts Ruto project on Githunguri shrine Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001544429/mps-pledge-site-visist-as-ktda-gives-progress-on-hydro-power-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 MPs pledge site visist as KTDA gives progress on hydro power project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rksU6vugPCcNDK7lmvo6hkWNdt00zUgo3MZv6RHv.jpg Appearing before the parliamentary committee on Public Petitions, KTDA Acting CEO Engineer Francis Miano stated that the Chemosit project is currently 51 per cent complete. MPs pledge site visist as KTDA gives progress on hydro power project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544430/new-standard-group-appointments-chaacha-mwita-confirmed-as-ceo 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 New Standard Group appointments: Chaacha Mwita confirmed as CEO https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mGWGv4A4oHwbzgPkwmbnq8lqIrhvhGX7Z1EGjsAA.jpg The Standard Group PLC has confirmed Chaacha Mwita as its Chief Executive Officer and appointed Catherine Kawira Bariu as the new company secretary. New Standard Group appointments: Chaacha Mwita confirmed as CEO Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544431/of-africas-political-economy-and-food-systems 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Of Africa's political economy and food systems https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IRLoVopLPFbKn8G2NtBxwaYQwSPBSfY48m94dgo9.jpg By 2030, Africa’s agrifood system is projected to be worth USD 1 trillion. With the right choices, it could become the continent’s single largest engine for jobs, enterprise, and inclusive growth. Of Africa's political economy and food systems Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/tech-innovation/article/2001544432/what-to-know-about-the-usas-artemis-ii-moon-mission 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 What to know about the USA's Artemis II Moon mission https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LmSvXFJexgRr2fhxyIKdEAHElxiO1svYp1Ehs9Cl.jpg NASA's Artemis II Moon mission lifted off on Wednesday from the US state of Florida, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. What to know about the USA's Artemis II Moon mission Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001544434/jubilation-as-matungulu-girls-is-conferred-national-status 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZEvgbE8POdXpI6v8xHaorWeWHNLE6yiXlbsiaZat.jpg Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls. Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544435/how-ready-is-wajir-county-to-host-this-years-madaraka-day-celebrations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 How ready is Wajir County to host this year's Madaraka Day celebrations? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s9TEnJEn4S8jGRrZ50QqirWFzhQdUOmICgTvoa8i.jpg 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations to held in Wajir County, with stadium 28pc complete; Internal Administration PS Omollo says plans to upgrade Wajir Intl airport underway. How ready is Wajir County to host this year's Madaraka Day celebrations? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001544436/kenya-moves-to-fix-public-health-gaps-with-new-national-security-plans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Kenya moves to fix public health gaps with new national security plans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nZX7OLqERKzura81Xer1JkYrNN8CZYiHbAW6JuUr.jpg The new frameworks are designed to move the country from a reactive system to one that anticipates, detects and responds to health threats more effectively. Kenya moves to fix public health gaps with new national security plans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001544437/kenya-pushes-to-cut-medicine-imports-as-east-africa-backs-local-production-drive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Kenya pushes to cut medicine imports as East Africa backs local production drive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/99BfnwLV3y2vadkorFMUUWirj6wHqBvryykQ9ZHE.jpg About 70 per cent of medicines consumed in the country are imported, while only around 20 per cent of products on the essential medicines list are manufactured locally. Kenya pushes to cut medicine imports as East Africa backs local production drive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544438/government-faces-rising-costs-in-rescuing-kenyans-stranded-abroad 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Government faces rising costs in rescuing Kenyans stranded abroad https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kvhG637mz9JNOXhwbXR8DEhBikxtgQitf6PcYGyQ.jpg The Kenyan government is grappling with increasing financial pressure to rescue and repatriate citizens stranded in conflict zones and foreign detention centres. Government faces rising costs in rescuing Kenyans stranded abroad Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544439/revealed-fuel-stocks-to-last-16-days-only 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Revealed: Fuel stocks to last 16 days only https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9y7IvOLN3u5NO8YLh9ANUIcNZFWJJBbQrbAp0Dle.jpg Kenya has petrol stocks to last 16 days, diesel 19 days and jet fuel 49 days as of March 30, a report by the Ministry of Energy shows. Revealed: Fuel stocks to last 16 days only Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001544442/30-housing-units-razed-in-langata-womens-prison-night-fire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 30 housing units razed in Lang'ata Women's Prison night fire https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K3XOfUG1BMcCJV3s3WrdeJ1MLdkPevhhFwa84EIo.jpg A fire that broke out at the staff quarters of Lang'ata Women's Prison on Wednesday evening destroyed approximately 30 housing units, displacing several prison officers and their families. 30 housing units razed in Lang'ata Women's Prison night fire Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001544443/over-462000-ids-uncollected-amid-voter-registration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Over 462,000 IDs uncollected amid voter registration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gVUQZSRone0wUL8MqZx7ZCZJk4Q9en2EdawiQith.jpg More than 462,000 new Identity Cards remain uncollected in national registration bureau offices across the country. Over 462,000 IDs uncollected amid voter registration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001544444/16-kenyans-missing-amid-fears-of-recruitment-into-russian-military 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 16 Kenyans missing amid fears of recruitment into Russian military https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/myKqiI1l6xLjqIVZqJ2a4R5V18EoaLehmlNIjtdi.jpg Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has raised concerns over the growing number of Kenyans being recruited into Russia’s special military operations. 16 Kenyans missing amid fears of recruitment into Russian military Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001544446/apartment-manager-to-serve-two-years-in-jail-for-conning-tenants-of-sh2-million 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Apartment manager to serve two years in jail for conning tenants of Sh2 million https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XbsAnBClXDgSxEbgSEzCn0Go1L6HrrPK8Cbn7F4X.jpg A Nairobi court has sentenced an apartment manager to two years in prison after he stole over Sh2 million in rent collected from tenants across three properties. Apartment manager to serve two years in jail for conning tenants of Sh2 million Nairobi, Kenya 2026-04-02 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001544447/court-prioritises-mental-health-treatment-in-sentencing-of-narok-mother 1.0 The Standard en 2026-04-02 Court prioritises mental health treatment in sentencing of Narok Mother https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qZJ6uggHjS2FHfQ6ytGmHVx0ZM3W05n8NNmCypvc.jpg A Narok High Court judge sentenced a mother to probation instead of prison after ruling she was mentally unstable when she killed her two young sons. 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