https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554798/school-heads-to-answer-to-ministry-in-proposed-law 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-08 School heads to answer to ministry in proposed law https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wYM3JEwhOFtobmuVaoXnafBrEvLDlsWoZ5seqrgU.jpg School heads will now be answerable to the Ministry of Education over the management of billions of shillings in public funds. School heads to answer to ministry in proposed law Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554799/killer-cops-dci-reveals-officer-who-pulled-trigger-in-dr-mutiso-assassination 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-08 Killer Cops: DCI reveals officer who pulled trigger in Dr Mutiso assassination https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gMkZpob0MLLlMUpELeMBvQhiiQ3UkXEvYj6t0Bv1.jpg According to the DCI, the officer who allegedly fired the fatal shots is Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi, attached to Karinde Police Post under Kikuyu Police Station. Killer Cops: DCI reveals officer who pulled trigger in Dr Mutiso assassination Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554804/kalonzo-rings-changes-as-party-gears-up-for-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-08 Kalonzo rings changes as party gears up for polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IDWunptIWSxeDoaeqJJaqI4qBod2o6U2F5GTtacl.jpg Kalonzo said Kamau's extensive experience in government and politics made him the right choice to steer the party's internal affairs. Kalonzo rings changes as party gears up for polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554805/uhuru-to-chair-opposition-meeting-amid-widening-cracks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-08 Uhuru to chair opposition meeting amid widening cracks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NrYDi5ORXlXvRR6zvbpWb7rlCQrDlCAPaGr2SDVd.jpg Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is today expected to convene a meeting of the Opposition amid emerging cracks within its member parties. Uhuru to chair opposition meeting amid widening cracks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554806/i-am-ready-to-lead-the-country-says-sifuna-as-he-moves-to-consolidate-western-bloc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-08 I am ready to lead the country, says Sifuna as he moves to consolidate Western bloc https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MIpKzvSAJdt1XPt3tDKnSjevXtqZeTxXRVGingLe.jpg Sifuna dismissed claims by the President and his allies that he lacks the political experience required to lead the country. I am ready to lead the country, says Sifuna as he moves to consolidate Western bloc Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554719/making-2025-food-security-gains-in-africa-sustainable 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Making 2025 food security gains in Africa sustainable https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AJII2UI4nQwElMLpKVbAFwucMfx2amf1GueP2KUY.jpg Africa recorded its first decline in hunger in a decade. Sustained investment improved food security, but affordable nutritious diets remain the key challenge for lasting progress. Making 2025 food security gains in Africa sustainable Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554724/rutos-state-house-handouts-must-stop 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Ruto's State House handouts must stop https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JpwLylq6TwwTc7rNe6LTEOJBGB1WE2OjsPmlnQqJ.jpg State House should remain accessible to citizens, but costly handouts and delegation spending raise accountability concerns and divert funds from essential public services. Ruto's State House handouts must stop Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554726/rutos-national-address-a-lesson-on-how-not-to-make-presidential-speeches 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Ruto's national address-a lesson on how not to make presidential speeches https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VInkpsF8qH9sIOmKlVAMTe9IKw3vyAGvQDPn2EuJ.jpg The article argues President Ruto's speech lacked authenticity, originality, and audience connection, raising concerns over excessive reliance on AI in speechwriting. Ruto's national address-a lesson on how not to make presidential speeches Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554727/kncci-co-operative-bank-to-expand-financial-access-for-small-businesses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 KNCCI, Co-operative Bank to expand financial access for small businesses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/U5HoNJl8oqFmkcruSUBccbbaRvPFnzljLklmw9aQ.jpg Limited access to affordable trade finance continues to lock out thousands of Kenyan farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs from lucrative international markets. KNCCI, Co-operative Bank to expand financial access for small businesses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554730/court-to-decide-fate-of-increased-betting-casino-licence-fees 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Court to decide fate of increased betting, casino licence fees https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LuEPEb2NixyDcASE8cqKo9pKxBIsaTSuMpnTy12n.jpg High Court to challenges Kenya's new gambling licensing regulations, arguing that the rules impose significantly higher licensing fees and financial requirements on betting companies and casinos. Court to decide fate of increased betting, casino licence fees Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554732/kenyans-learn-valuable-lessons-from-heavy-defeat-to-zambia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Kenyans learn valuable lessons from heavy defeat to Zambia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/todKfXANLcHW3JG92QqnoYlSwGCxC22KSHnjDHEw.jpg Kenya's U18 polo team suffered an 8.5-5 defeat to Zambia as poor defending, limited team training and tactical mistakes overshadowed home advantage. Kenyans learn valuable lessons from heavy defeat to Zambia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554734/cancel-ruto-sakaja-agreement-says-senate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Cancel Ruto, Sakaja agreement, says Senate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hbdmdZikEbhkmvyDbATRiu53XmvqkQhPlLAw9vz5.jpg The Senate has now called for the suspension of the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government, saying that it is undermining devolution. Cancel Ruto, Sakaja agreement, says Senate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554739/kenyans-off-to-flying-start-at-world-under-20-meet-in-oregon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Kenyans off to flying start at World Under-20 meet in Oregon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JBDylnorQzv5aei3h1O7fLU8eDGbaHwyZxu2tHQY.jpg Kenya topped the medal table on day one of the World U20 Championships after winning gold, silver and bronze, with Frankline Kibet claiming the men's 5,000m title. Kenyans off to flying start at World Under-20 meet in Oregon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554740/rutos-vision-of-future-blighted-by-nationwide-blackout-and-pandisa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Ruto's vision of future blighted by nationwide blackout and 'pandisa' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7O9Nc3D2dSYiyafEHmuEomC0Hre9xJ1YfkaXDR3s.jpg Right from the start, this was bound to end badly. You don’t interrupt Kenyans on a random night, so close to month-end, to tell them nothing in lofty English and pandisa. Ruto's vision of future blighted by nationwide blackout and 'pandisa' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554741/governors-threatens-action-against-striking-nurses-as-union-presses-governors-over-cba 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Governors threatens action against striking nurses as union presses governors over CBA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/g2ttL5jyXjYrewBxGGOUPnREZKGY6AWOptTn0N6l.jpg Governors have warned that counties will take action against striking health workers. Governors threatens action against striking nurses as union presses governors over CBA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554742/will-gor-mahia-end-41-year-cecafa-kagame-cup-title-drought 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PLYz5fJThufk0nCWZFARAGaJRcE1JDHHhAXK6tes.jpg Gor Mahia face Rayon Sports in the Cecafa Kagame Cup final, aiming to end a 41-year wait for the regional title and claim a fourth championship. Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554743/pull-a-seat-and-listen-health-ps-muthoni-has-gripping-rabbit-story-out-of-her-hekaya-bag 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Pull a seat and listen, Health PS Muthoni has gripping rabbit story out of her 'hekaya' bag https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4cOYc7YuVVsP5EV8JFFX9AoLn07DJvzMxHLypE5L.jpg Muthoni’s complex manoeuvre of discrediting rabbit stories, by offering one of her own, is straight out of a bag of hekaya, a trope that’s pretty common in our country Pull a seat and listen, Health PS Muthoni has gripping rabbit story out of her 'hekaya' bag Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554745/chipu-eye-strong-start-in-barthes-cup 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Chipu eye strong start in Barthes Cup https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vuFg9OQRem3btkIawCJ6pA46lr4K0UIXbNmdjB1b.jpg Kenya's U20 rugby team Chipu begin their Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy campaign against Zimbabwe, aiming for a winning start in Kampala. Chipu eye strong start in Barthes Cup Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554746/for-the-sake-of-good-neighbourliness-let-somali-leaders-keep-kenyan-ids 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 For the sake of good neighbourliness, let Somali leaders keep Kenyan IDs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/S74VabMN98ek8cjeHSDH9fMlUVJNeeuHU86xy55B.jpg For the sake of good neighbourliness, let Somali leaders keep Kenyan IDs For the sake of good neighbourliness, let Somali leaders keep Kenyan IDs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554747/kisumu-nairobi-among-worst-users-of-development-funds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Kisumu, Nairobi among worst users of development funds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NcZnO0DbyTyGM28dBylinK2hwHUySyHumQlE6gp4.jpg Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bomet, Nairobi, and Baringo ranked among the lowest performers according to a new report by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). Kisumu, Nairobi among worst users of development funds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001554749/how-solar-tech-savvy-women-are-securing-the-global-herb-market 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 How solar tech-savvy women are securing the global herb market https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SFdZ7mRkdzKLJiWgxVRNL7xRFTCi4mf5Q87eYidR.jpg Herbal farming is creating jobs, empowering women entrepreneurs, and diversifying Kenya’s agricultural exports. How solar tech-savvy women are securing the global herb market Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554750/communication-at-crossroads-when-ai-becomes-a-conduit-for-malinformation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Communication at crossroads : When AI becomes a conduit for malinformation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2fc9qGWZ2TB83jwA2cXlcGl1nZDMU8Bo86f0F6G1.jpg AI can fuel malinformation by misusing truthful data out of context, making ethical communication, transparency and human oversight more critical than ever. Reputation Management Communication at crossroads : When AI becomes a conduit for malinformation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554753/whispers-from-academic-abyss-musings-of-a-postraduate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Whispers from academic abyss: Musings of a postraduate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DFn2g04qe7h9FLGWqGPYtNPfpaVBAftd7IOcwlyT.jpg A humorous look at the PhD journey in Kenya, highlighting the stress, bureaucracy, research hurdles and resilience needed to complete a doctorate. Whispers from academic abyss: Musings of a postraduate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554754/a-month-later-ocs-in-attempted-murder-case-still-walking-free 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 A month later, OCS in attempted murder case still walking free https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wPZJwEtuo7hHEpvZfKOUVl1jYAaWnhjEQCnVYklg.jpg A month after former Officer Commanding Station (OCS) was linked to the violent attack on her partner, Agnes Ndanu is still a free woman despite the gravity of the offence. A month later, OCS in attempted murder case still walking free Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554755/chiefs-need-to-be-sensitised-on-their-limits-on-land-and-succession-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Chiefs need to be sensitised on their limits on land and succession cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0huunwOEQYXuMYgpShAyGk41hih8g13oYio1smBs.jpg An opinion piece argues chiefs should not determine land or inheritance disputes, urging legal training and public awareness to curb abuse of authority. Chiefs need to be sensitised on their limits on land and succession cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554757/husband-of-slain-psychologist-dr-victoria-mutiso-speaks-publicly-for-first-time 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Husband of slain psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso speaks publicly for first time https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Atj6I5UAKfdjETyOvV3pgNDM4sUytQKrvAbG1Sgj.jpg Prof David Ndetei, the husband to the late psychologist and mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, says he has forgiven the killers. Husband of slain psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso speaks publicly for first time Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001554758/pull-a-seat-and-listen-health-ps-muthoni-has-gripping-rabbit-story-out-of-her-hekaya-bag 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Pull a seat and listen, Health PS Muthoni has gripping rabbit story out of her 'hekaya' bag https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AkaRADtw49DaC3oXga6jlvp9xJUboqfO48sZEV2g.jpg An opinion piece criticises Health PS Mary Muthoni over conflicting claims on the Laikipia quarantine facility, accusing the government of contradictory messaging. Pull a seat and listen, Health PS Muthoni has gripping rabbit story out of her 'hekaya' bag Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554760/stanbic-bank-records-marginal-jump-in-half-year-profit-to-sh66b 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Stanbic Bank records marginal jump in half-year profit to Sh6.6b https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lE1VjrdflD0obkFx6XoxysQXzBnwHY555OtAomqu.jpg Stanbic Holdings posted a marginal rise in half-year profit to Sh6.61 billion but cut its interim dividend by more than half despite stronger asset quality. Stanbic Bank records marginal jump in half-year profit to Sh6.6b Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001554761/row-as-kuppet-rejects-tsc-promotion-formula 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Row as KUPPET rejects TSC promotion formula https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/V8ef3MvMWmvvK8a7p5k2eA6joKDh0dl5o2309IGg.jpg A fresh row has erupted between the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) after the union rejected the Commission's new promotion formula. Row as KUPPET rejects TSC promotion formula Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554762/governors-hail-performance-but-there-is-lots-of-ground-to-cover 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Governors hail performance but there is lots of ground to cover https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KKEnUSI766Fv91oLDHsdDQK5PsYCAC3ppilzH1AT.jpg Governors say delayed funding, pending bills, weak local revenue collection, and slow transfer of devolved functions continue to hamper service delivery. Governors hail performance but there is lots of ground to cover Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001554763/trans-nzoia-gets-safe-house-amid-rising-gender-violence-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Trans Nzoia gets 'safe house' amid rising gender violence cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qByVZgUbQYkI2wc05CNxum40ACKT6ByhuvuVkH5V.jpg Trans Nzoia County is grappling with an increase in sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) made worse by its location along the Kenya-Uganda border. Trans Nzoia gets 'safe house' amid rising gender violence cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554764/degrees-of-debt-how-rutos-new-varsity-funding-plan-will-drown-students-in-debts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Degrees of debt: How Ruto's new varsity funding plan will drown students in debts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AseToElr565wkMHBmG9uUDO8eCTbCQiC6FU9TYYA.jpg More than 200,000 students joining universities in September could be affected by the government's plan to replace undergraduate scholarships with loans. Degrees of debt: How Ruto's new varsity funding plan will drown students in debts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554765/inside-rutos-plan-to-use-village-elders-for-2027-campaign 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Inside Ruto's plan to use village elders for 2027 campaign https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KtJGm92LqIE1G6P0m0pSwkeeK9Nne2uRC339vDMW.jpg President William Ruto's decision to onboard over 106,000 village elders into the National Government Administration system has been widely viewed as a campaign strategy ahead of the General Election. Inside Ruto's plan to use village elders for 2027 campaign Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554766/surge-in-tanzania-uganda-units-push-eabl-net-profit-to-record-sh182-billion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Surge in Tanzania, Uganda units push EABL net profit to record Sh18.2 billion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ymHPBHxWU9HkrywXhl5FtBnJjeKDZDFiQXnFHvYy.jpg Regional brewer East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) has posted a record net profit of Sh18.2 billion for the year ended June 2026. Surge in Tanzania, Uganda units push EABL net profit to record Sh18.2 billion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554767/how-opposition-rifts-revive-fears-of-1992-divisions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 How opposition rifts revive fears of 1992 divisions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FcOOpegXKTWCvwKwZ8pc8x8YzWHFGOVglULR8MOY.jpg “What happened in 1992 is not new under the sun. Things have a way of repeating themselves.” How opposition rifts revive fears of 1992 divisions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001554768/eight-dead-including-teen-suspects-grandparents-in-thailand-shooting 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yRwjJD2UnSD3lAbk02oAvojJobwpLGZqVLfVy42N.jpg 8 killed in a Thailand School shooting; authorities say suspect shot his grandparents, killed three teachers and three students in his school north of Bangkok Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554769/one-person-killed-several-displaced-in-a-night-fire-incident-in-nyahururu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 One person killed, several displaced in a night fire incident in Nyahururu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tE0VF5tlcMnACqEO5o1PbKCqcSsDsqw0iVT2EalH.jpg One person died during a fire incident on Thursday night at Manguo village in Nyahururu. One person killed, several displaced in a night fire incident in Nyahururu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554771/ebolas-silent-victims-why-children-are-dying-in-large-numbers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Ebola's silent Victims: Why children are dying in large numbers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HWPj6lAFRalvPTb2QfpLw8ukLXUXHaHFKaMqch6l.jpg Behind the rapidly rising Ebola case count lies another grim statistic: hundreds of children are dying. Ebola's silent Victims: Why children are dying in large numbers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001554772/two-arrested-41-stolen-phones-recovered-in-nairobi-cbd-crackdown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Two arrested, 41 stolen phones recovered in Nairobi CBD crackdown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LwkVMCkO7KK0M6Zn9eAfEP9nvyKxCmVIiELLjlR2.jpg Police arrest two suspected mobile phone thieves during a crackdown in Nairobi CBD, recover 41 phones; third suspect on the run as probe continues. Two arrested, 41 stolen phones recovered in Nairobi CBD crackdown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554773/your-term-ends-next-week-high-court-tells-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 "Your term ends next week", High Court tells Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/N1UXUTPzSEoQo3MwNd1OCpr28uQCqmKAZTZxxlNx.jpg Kenyans ought to have decided whether it is one term or two terms for President William Ruto on Tuesday next week, not next year, the High Court has declared. "Your term ends next week", High Court tells Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001554775/declining-antenatal-visits-raise-fresh-maternal-health-concerns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Declining antenatal visits raise fresh maternal health concerns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/n27hrM0lSBMKcipl8lWytqkVOua9Qi951JwYQZap.jpg The Council of Governors has raised concern over declining attendance for recommended antenatal care visits Declining antenatal visits raise fresh maternal health concerns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554777/historic-el-nino-threat-raises-fresh-risks-for-kenyas-economy-and-food-security 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Historic El Nino threat raises fresh risks for Kenya's economy and food security https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fQ6gAF5FPmu7xdOuyjpR51r94nHn0WcvdCOAIKbH.jpg Kenya is staring down the barrel of its most powerful El Nino in more than four decades, with forecasters and economists warning of a potential catastrophe Historic El Nino threat raises fresh risks for Kenya's economy and food security Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554778/gunmen-kill-mt-elgon-politician-nathan-wasama-masai 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Gunmen Kill Mt Elgon Politician Nathan Wasama Masai https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qEBYwHcxccW8yeagtZEvwBcJxz3kLSE0cHDyI7wn.jpg Mt. Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai was shot and killed on Thursday at his Tukuit home in Cheptais, Bungoma County. Gunmen Kill Mt Elgon Politician Nathan Wasama Masai Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001554779/pepeta-makes-deposits-easier-for-airtel-users-with-new-paybill-number-779900 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Pepeta makes deposits easier for Airtel users with new paybill number 779900 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YNFfLq9CPl6DzUGPxRUfPZbIHvXuoXXbvVs6Dt4X.jpg Depositing into your Pepeta account has just become faster and more convenient for Airtel Money users in Kenya. Pepeta makes deposits easier for Airtel users with new paybill number 779900 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001554780/widor-warms-his-way-to-limuru-junior-open-title-victory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Widor warms his way to Limuru Junior Open title victory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WOumWDRyRZIho7yh0ldOG5U8dworjwFqn6I2Lhfz.jpg Spanish teenager Ewan Widor defied the odds to win Limuru Junior Open title. Widor warms his way to Limuru Junior Open title victory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554781/ex-auditor-general-deputy-director-charged-with-forging-degree-to-earn-sh284m 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forging degree to earn Sh28.4M https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7BDCrFkcb2GcV8G4zg1Jr0rAns5VR1kbmfG2OonH.jpg Former Deputy Director at the Office of the Auditor-General has been charged with Forging Degree to Secure Job and Sh28.4 Million Salaries Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forging degree to earn Sh28.4M Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001554783/macharia-and-lucy-maina-triumph-at-thika-greens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Macharia and Lucy Maina triumph at Thika Greens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xYWmHQoiemAyrP4OVVuXICat6oVbZSFxgGIJx2gX.jpg High stakes and top-tier skill defined the thrilling 10th edition of CEO Charles Kibiru golf day at the expansive Thika Greens Golf Resort over the weekend. Macharia and Lucy Maina triumph at Thika Greens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001554784/kiprotich-bags-masters-crown-at-karen-club 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Kiprotich bags Masters crown at Karen Club https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qbKHNt8oDJQMOscmEziLEffeCGFFQzwTEzi83wG7.jpg Tile Kiprotich blindly navigated through the dense wall of fog at Karen Country Club to claim the fifth leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters series overall title. Kiprotich bags Masters crown at Karen Club Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554785/england-striker-toney-charged-with-london-nightclub-assault 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 England striker Toney charged with London nightclub assault https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Gq1p6QrS5mVZRh84jzI8kjjr0l2Rw7pdX2yRNSpt.jpg England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub. England striker Toney charged with London nightclub assault Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001554786/uefa-maintains-boycott-threat-as-african-confederation-backs-infantino 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gvPKdl2Ryeol0738vxCRuHpyOKGMjKwlUUMn7FAc.jpg Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his cancelled plan to bring private finance into football's World Cup, with UEFA reiterating a threat to boycott tournaments. UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001554788/amin-police-officers-behind-dr-victoria-mutisos-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Amin: Police officers behind Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GJiYsDDhkzr50qL4jm4kb4lFDUV2fxFzn6KTNgfc.jpg Police officers Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Elijah Kibellion identified as prime suspects in the murder of Dr Mutiso, DCI says. Amin: Police officers behind Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554793/kalonzo-revamps-wiper-ahead-of-2027-hands-jamleck-njiru-key-roles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Kalonzo revamps Wiper ahead of 2027, hands Jamleck, Njiru key roles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/m9dID5zLoeHjthfQ9bHlijr3lyvSbA8pdbZsvUEh.jpg Ex-Nairobi Metropolitan Development Minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau appointed Wiper chairman, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson. Kalonzo revamps Wiper ahead of 2027, hands Jamleck, Njiru key roles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554795/stop-threatening-us-with-election-postponement-kalonzo-tells-iebc 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Stop threatening us with election postponement, Kalonzo tells IEBC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P76nRleqJURjmQLk7L3NhuDjHyB0ZK7DW3jJwHrN.jpg Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against threats to postpone the 2027 General Election. Stop threatening us with election postponement, Kalonzo tells IEBC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001554802/dr-mutiso-was-our-valued-inspiration-family-says-during-burial 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ODdy3VDRr4k05pvGBW8bGOqhZk3PjK7Z3PnbMs7G.jpg DCI boss Mohammed Amin said detectives were probing a possible link between the murder of Dr Mutiso and lawyer Kyalo Mbobu on September 9th 2025. Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001554803/ruto-is-now-a-temporary-incumbent-wanjigi-says-following-court-decision 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Ruto is now a temporary incumbent, Wanjigi says following court decision https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0cVAt3cKWXIrKyd5l8w5lqMsDS1tEWjzKdhZOF86.jpg Wanjigi said that Ruto’s powers would become restricted once the constitutionally prescribed election date passed. Ruto is now a temporary incumbent, Wanjigi says following court decision Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001554810/two-killed-several-injured-in-awasi-accident-involving-tum-students 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Two killed, several injured in Awasi accident involving TUM students https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Jc6nu3wbtogPN9gOKCDuhzjh2aB6ibfFW606lxN9.jpg The students had travelled safely from Mombasa and encountered the tragedy while heading to the burial venue. Two killed, several injured in Awasi accident involving TUM students Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001554813/police-join-protest-victims-sh2575m-reparations-payout 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Police join protest victims' Sh25.75m reparations payout https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OfGINzENOuEffZEk81m7QP86He0JJf22Afd8b1Gf.jpg A protest reparations panel has approved compensation for 49 police officers, awarding them Sh25.75 million alongside payments to civilians who suffered human rights violations. Police join protest victims' Sh25.75m reparations payout Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001554818/manufacturers-turn-to-direct-sales-as-online-shopping-reshapes-electronics-trade 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Manufacturers turn to direct sales as online shopping reshapes electronics trade https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c88k36NTyPASKWBiMuzwQMbYiSUIbIkleWqbbA4p.jpg Electronics market is moving further online as manufacturers and retailers expand digital sales channels, giving consumers more ways to research, compare and purchase products. Manufacturers turn to direct sales as online shopping reshapes electronics trade Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001554822/green-commandos-rise-from-the-ashes-to-rule-again-as-teams-now-shift-focus-to-east-africa-battle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Green Commandos rise from the ashes to rule again as teams now shift focus to East Africa battle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CKm3WMAwBJgAYFzjEUWaTzXFGQz6IhLehsqiKsrg.jpg For years, the mention of Green Commandos had only evoked memories of past glory rather than present-day dominance. Green Commandos rise from the ashes to rule again as teams now shift focus to East Africa battle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rugby/article/2001554823/kenya-chipu-edge-zimbabwe-to-book-barthes-cup-final 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Kenya Chipu edge Zimbabwe to book Barthes Cup final https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LagHOMJozQ2qrsPwsOTIZYBjCOVzb2zyEE0jzMP6.jpg The victory keeps Kenya's hopes of lifting the continental title alive after a match that saw Chipu dominate the first half Kenya Chipu edge Zimbabwe to book Barthes Cup final Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-07 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001554824/northern-corridor-blueprint-secures-green-funding 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-07 Northern Corridor blueprint secures green funding https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/001gdJz89Bq2KHCE8QUtQMluLt60r6U60uH9mnq7.jpg Officials say the funding is expected to unlock further investments needed to modernise freight transport across the region. 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