https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557635/trump-and-ruto-two-presidents-one-dangerous-playbook 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Trump and Ruto: Two Presidents, One Dangerous Playbook https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YKtiGHGdkhHVwUQJnYNrz8Ong4f1Uk8FFl2HYpny.jpg Trump repeatedly says he is very smart, and claims to know more than anyone else about every topic. Ruto dismisses everyone else as ‘average thinkers’ Trump and Ruto: Two Presidents, One Dangerous Playbook Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557636/why-governor-wavinyas-machakos-county-budget-is-in-total-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Why Governor Wavinya's Machakos County budget is in total crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cgQq8quNb5wVAob9UifK5KBZMy8VpEQTuy4p8dhX.jpg The controversial and drama-ridden delay in the passing of the Machakos County Appropriations Bill, 2026 has raised pertinent questions Why Governor Wavinya's Machakos County budget is in total crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557638/kaya-elders-and-political-leaders-oppose-rebranding-of-chenda-chenda-festival 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Kaya elders and political leaders oppose rebranding of Chenda Chenda festival https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9kqWbTWpq6DUrA0Rc84z50hP1oVOt6DcbLfigaPu.jpg Kaya elders and a section of political leaders in Kilifi have opposed the postponement and proposed rebranding of the Chenda Chenda festival. Kaya elders and political leaders oppose rebranding of Chenda Chenda festival Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001557640/16-injured-vehicles-damaged-as-golbo-protests-force-suspension-of-land-registration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 16 injured, vehicles damaged as Golbo protests force suspension of land registration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Vi6PrEcFH2miE0hzqdpZJGZ9uwCWbLHsOdORYJVI.jpg Twelve police officers and four demonstrators were injured and 19 vehicles damaged during protests over a disputed community land registration exercise in Golbo Ward, Moyale 16 injured, vehicles damaged as Golbo protests force suspension of land registration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557641/rutos-strategy-to-scuttle-opposition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Ruto's strategy to scuttle Opposition https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fGopOsdechoGgCWlzktR67GhxZC32QiLcevQYQK8.jpg President William Ruto has embarked on an aggressive strategy aimed at netting some big names among the Opposition Principles to join his broad based camp Ruto's strategy to scuttle Opposition Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557642/health-sector-calls-for-urgent-recovery-after-nurses-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Health sector calls for urgent recovery after nurses' strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fSwdlCyeiiZQB3xIzg3SMV4B4r0rWeWlIyqAjWxm.jpg Healthcare professional associations have called for urgent recovery of health services following the end of the 43-day nurses’ strike. Health sector calls for urgent recovery after nurses' strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557644/criticising-state-seeking-reforms-is-not-treason 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Criticising state, seeking reforms is not treason https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/80sfrofUziA1AaHd4oTV35iv2DZ93DF97E2s6oSQ.jpg At times, the line between the goons and the police seems disturbingly blurred. Then comes the tear gas. Criticising state, seeking reforms is not treason Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557645/banks-must-seek-approval-before-using-ai-to-reject-or-approve-loans-cbk-warns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Banks must seek approval before using AI to reject or approve loans, CBK warns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/P7T7NIWMDoF0ULBXIYkqjBfHY0HoZFtScsEvzXeS.jpg In recent years, a majority of Kenyan banks have quietly embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the core of their operations. Banks must seek approval before using AI to reject or approve loans, CBK warns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557646/kiambu-turns-tide-on-maternal-health 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Kiambu turns tide on maternal health https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l4mVMmHcLS0et166GJecJEphqFmFCF9aYvegp04n.jpg Somewhere between the operating theatre and the ward, the mother from Gathangari village in Githunguri, Kiambu County, had come dangerously close to losing her life. Kiambu turns tide on maternal health Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557647/linda-mwananchi-outlines-plan-for-nairobi-rally-as-odm-refutes-disruption-claims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Linda Mwananchi outlines plan for Nairobi rally as ODM refutes disruption claims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M0yjCE72rNPFIIaI5ENy5XYX8wvPVdlPDgRZ9fN0.jpg The Linda Mwananchi movement has stepped up preparations for its planned Nairobi rally today, with its leaders dismissing threats Linda Mwananchi outlines plan for Nairobi rally as ODM refutes disruption claims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557648/ruto-blaming-foreigners-since-he-has-failed-to-deliver-promises 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Ruto blaming foreigners since he has failed to deliver promises https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xb6wb3wYlT9sAm2fvcAHdBwbEoAMeIT5g3K8Z3cW.jpg It is low class xenophobia from the apex. The scandal is that a human being crosses a border carrying nothing but his labour. Ruto blaming foreigners since he has failed to deliver promises Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557649/real-targets-are-not-burundians-but-kenyans-working-abroad 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Real targets are not Burundians but Kenyans working abroad https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d5wDUCz3jnwt6FjulaF3jejBIDRDae7eC6ok6QVW.jpg President William Ruto’s increasingly hostile rhetoric towards foreigners in small businesses and low-paying jobs in Kenya Real targets are not Burundians but Kenyans working abroad Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557656/sifuna-demands-action-over-dead-voters-remarks-as-ruto-allies-challenge-opposition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Sifuna demands action over 'dead voters' remarks as Ruto allies challenge opposition https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mJMnt4cvgqGiWTPyTKGQ8GrBF2imQHumzHujxJ2X.jpg A fresh political battle has erupted after Linda Mwananchi leaders demanded action against United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar Sifuna demands action over 'dead voters' remarks as Ruto allies challenge opposition Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557657/tifa-kenyans-say-their-life-has-become-harder-under-ruto-rule 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 TIFA: Kenyans say their life has become harder under Ruto rule https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7H8wgPIGnai1B9ZQln2GtCltVUtSQTBHkm2TTiJ7.jpg Three in four Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction TIFA: Kenyans say their life has become harder under Ruto rule Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557658/rutos-tata-chemicals-tantrum-spooks-investors-ahead-of-polls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Ruto's Tata Chemicals tantrum spooks investors ahead of polls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/n2siyNJ5o0OxEgdmkm3ELdiyVEiilFmuRxkL8mGn.jpg President William Ruto's on-again, off-again order for Tata Chemicals to "pack up and leave" Kenya has left investors spooked Ruto's Tata Chemicals tantrum spooks investors ahead of polls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557659/thousands-opt-out-of-formal-varsity-system 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-13 Thousands opt out of formal varsity system https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bBBq1zNfqAXb5pEcvmRxb0GugX6xsgszBQdtSqCu.jpg More than 51,000 Kenyan students who qualified for university admission have chosen not to apply for placement, Thousands opt out of formal varsity system Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557576/while-self-publishing-options-exist-the-pitfalls-are-legion-and-costly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 While self-publishing options exist, the pitfalls are legion and costly https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qo2KEpItmZKeehV6xOWB1JmJuF4qGX5PFRGGtnfS.jpg One of the most beautiful things about technology is how it democratises choice. From an author’s perspective, it is a joy that today, you can finish writing your novel, collection of short stories While self-publishing options exist, the pitfalls are legion and costly Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557578/our-shared-east-african-story-is-bigger-than-borders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Our shared East African story is bigger than borders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cLx6ND7KfwB0W9NIfboGTfHENdLK628529UhjeVn.jpg There is a course we teach all our literature students at the university that I find particularly interesting. Our shared East African story is bigger than borders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557580/rutos-own-goals-how-poor-policies-are-hurting-kenyas-economy-people 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Ruto's own goals: How poor policies are hurting Kenya's economy, people https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mPZ3cpj5Dla7T842cA4NzP1mqsMIHR68SXJotXAs.jpg President Ruto’s administration turns four tomorrow, Sunday, September 13. Ruto's own goals: How poor policies are hurting Kenya's economy, people Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557581/literary-life-challenging-societies-that-tolerate-injustice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Literary life challenging societies that tolerate injustice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gYJFibTCS2umuKEHj8064ymWc5ePuZijYMwiGPiU.jpg There are moments when a country needs more than laws to examine itself. It needs a mirror. Literary life challenging societies that tolerate injustice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mental-health/article/2001557583/kenya-turns-to-faith-leaders-in-fight-against-suicide 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Kenya Turns to Faith Leaders in Fight Against Suicide https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fTjtJQtnHXdWdCLJCDEbNzhxtTMpHrROjtOk5b9S.jpg Kenya is turning to religious leaders as part of a renewed national effort to prevent suicide. Kenya Turns to Faith Leaders in Fight Against Suicide Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557584/mothers-desperate-search-for-her-missing-daughter 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Mother's desperate search for her missing daughter https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZBrmy1ZzE3VnWoZAPIAffR9OGQyLIg9Sm8ehahaq.jpg A mother in Mumias, Kakamega County, is living through an agonising ordeal after her two-year-old daughter disappeared Mother's desperate search for her missing daughter Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557585/decades-long-court-battle-over-fred-kubais-wealth-reignited 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Decades-long court battle over Fred Kubai's wealth reignited https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/huQhrOcZ0lg78AqtsFnTDsA0TpZRBhKgCABrGijx.jpg Former freedom fighter Fredrick Polwarth Kubai made history, alongside the Kapenguria six, by ushering in a new dawn for Kenya. Decades-long court battle over Fred Kubai's wealth reignited Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557586/mother-sues-her-former-church-claims-she-was-made-to-lie-to-fix-pastor 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Mother sues her former church, claims she was made to lie to fix pastor https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UbNsEsQyTiGn1rLqqTEAfdpO9MTfe4K3ZD4cNGKr.jpg Phyllis, in her case filed before High Court Judge David Mburu, has sued the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (East Africa). Mother sues her former church, claims she was made to lie to fix pastor Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557588/ecde-teachers-say-devolution-has-left-them-in-limbo 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 ECDE teachers say devolution has left them in limbo https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/achrJGlnuq97EnYFexo5UTJ2imhbpRMWmT9tZghb.jpg The 2010 Constitution devolved ECDE functions to county governments, however, the officers expected the function and their employment arrangements to transition smoothly. ECDE teachers say devolution has left them in limbo Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557589/tanzania-agrees-to-process-burundians-stranded-at-borders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Tanzania agrees to process Burundians stranded at borders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HDsgDv00547ILR44yMVuFH4XTWuSZXJPO559Vv8x.jpg Tanzania has agreed to help process and transport Burundi nationals seeking to return to their country, easing delays at the Kenya-Tanzania border in Migori County Tanzania agrees to process Burundians stranded at borders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557590/fanning-flames-of-violence-as-linda-mwanachi-sets-to-storm-nairobi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Fanning flames of violence as Linda Mwanachi sets to storm Nairobi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2Wy6Bm3Vu1lEoq71BGgLpEvyxZh56DCNADKKmFLI.jpg Four people lost their lives in the Homa Bay on August 16, 2026 when machette wielding thugs ran around town attacking leaders and their supporters. Fanning flames of violence as Linda Mwanachi sets to storm Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557591/tribunal-nullifies-kentas-appointment-as-jubilee-secretary-general 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Tribunal nullifies Kenta's appointment as Jubilee secretary-general https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wGF1Z8wysoiQWeFRmVY06v70pdwTjbCncyoe14Yh.jpg The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has nullified Koitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Party secretary-general after finding he was not a registered member when appointed. Tribunal nullifies Kenta's appointment as Jubilee secretary-general Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557593/public-hospitals-struggle-to-resume-services-as-families-blame-government 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Public hospitals struggle to resume services as families blame government https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UEGOFuyRSJbTMY4nG0bPqx0LxIjHQo8dsTc82gXT.jpg Services in public hospitals were gradually returning to normal even as families who lost their loved ones because of the strike blamed the national government Public hospitals struggle to resume services as families blame government Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557594/auditor-general-asks-court-of-appeal-to-halt-omtatahs-sh7-trillion-debt-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Auditor-General asks Court of Appeal to halt Omtatah's Sh7 trillion debt case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Safaug2F6rhOyjQsyOo8BeEimxyb1oefLsbNWi0N.jpg Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah’s Sh7 trillion public debt case. Auditor-General asks Court of Appeal to halt Omtatah's Sh7 trillion debt case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557595/former-buxton-tenants-demand-eacc-report-on-sh6bn-housing-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Former Buxton tenants demand EACC report on Sh6bn housing project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VtmuuAtbHnuG757bT1nwF3UKplnZkiHHHd16d2bw.jpg Former Buxton tenants in Mombasa demanded that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) publicly disclose the status of its two-year investigation Former Buxton tenants demand EACC report on Sh6bn housing project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557596/rutos-populist-decrees-decrees-spark-legal-battles-and-diplomatic-tensions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Ruto's populist decrees decrees spark legal battles and diplomatic tensions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jHc3V9TzBuCrLtwecZwqf1giJTn4E3GUmb13sWPM.jpg President William Ruto is facing renewed criticism over his seemingly erratic decrees and policy u-turns Ruto's populist decrees decrees spark legal battles and diplomatic tensions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557597/fish-firm-gets-global-food-certification 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Fish firm gets global food certification https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0K1xl5a2JKkcaBvAT1yHvG0CQK9bLhKkxc2PxnJH.jpg FSSC 22000 is a globally recognised food safety certification scheme that sets requirements for managing food safety Fish firm gets global food certification Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557598/fke-investing-in-women-leaders-is-good-for-business 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 FKE: Investing in women leaders is good for business https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Qn6KBJFGAsANlvlp3VJbCGVedDiZBNE7CAr6nSY1.jpg Companies that invest in developing women leaders are building a stronger pipeline of executives and board directors, according to a new Federation of Kenya Employers FKE: Investing in women leaders is good for business Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557599/state-okays-japanese-brewers-sh388b-takeover-of-diageos-eabl-stake 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 State okays Japanese brewer's Sh388b takeover of Diageo's EABL stake https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IXWNElpHL7S69MTJhfpVWsdXjrbeB71LghXrpIFH.jpg Kenya’s competition watchdog has approved Asahi Group Holdings’ acquisition of Diageo’s controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL). State okays Japanese brewer's Sh388b takeover of Diageo's EABL stake Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001557600/kenya-emerges-as-key-market-for-global-wellness-brand 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Kenya emerges as key market for global wellness brand https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MlgKCkX2EUwM7dcjv6hvneue94bLQETyT2JNIf1l.png The global lifestyle and wellness company has appointed Jared Thwaits as its Regional General Manager Kenya emerges as key market for global wellness brand Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001557601/parents-schools-seek-more-time-as-grade-10-selection-falters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Parents, schools seek more time as grade 10 selection falters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rA5rcLjRmsiLB0RntUtcP9tSB7pioeSOOuI3AU1A.jpg A crisis is brewing over senior school selection in the country, with reports that some learners could be left out as the deadline closes today. Parents, schools seek more time as grade 10 selection falters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557602/register-and-turn-me-into-your-donkey-ruto-tells-kericho-voters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Register and turn me into your 'donkey', Ruto tells Kericho voters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LHM4WqVX2fgfOrUTVU1uyF5kUkBtFxonwXFw1HWD.jpg President William Ruto on Friday turned the third day of his development tour of Kericho County into an early 2027 election campaign Register and turn me into your 'donkey', Ruto tells Kericho voters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557603/lawyer-okello-walks-free-after-high-court-blocks-forgery-prosecution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Lawyer Okello walks free after High Court blocks forgery prosecution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/v5UUdcOqUfWDuUffbwnfRgVSc2qZll3oYYgnyiGB.jpg The lawyer was arraigned over alleged forgery, uttering forged documents, resisting arrest and assaulting two police officers. Lawyer Okello walks free after High Court blocks forgery prosecution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001557604/gaps-in-waste-separation-and-infrastructure-slow-recycling-efforts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Gaps in waste separation and infrastructure slow recycling efforts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/10BlaRFpN84MEl9LF8CRejp0hjJsBOwkFsAlRc86.jpg Efforts to improve waste management in Kenya continue to face challenges, including poor waste separation and inadequate recycling infrastructure. Gaps in waste separation and infrastructure slow recycling efforts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557605/youth-launch-nationwide-anti-crime-campaign-ahead-of-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Youth launch nationwide anti-crime campaign ahead of 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8WjT4la0zpmIDah1DGhlmoR5ejZWW7eNysWf8F8G.jpg The campaign comes as political attention begins to build around Kenya's 2027 general election. Youth launch nationwide anti-crime campaign ahead of 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557606/how-burundians-became-the-face-of-rutos-foreign-trader-crackdown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 How Burundians became the face of Ruto's foreign trader crackdown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6LCGsjTRftlY2TU9Uf3PUR0ZzegZnpTbqAHZeksu.jpg For some Burundians, the President's remarks were interpreted by locals as an order to forcefully drive them out, putting them in a precarious state. How Burundians became the face of Ruto's foreign trader crackdown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557607/united-boss-carrick-dismisses-andersons-kings-of-manchester-jibe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/MaO95h6trBuutKmth9zSObeh70fU4LpHT7AlgHpr.jpg Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's jibe that City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby. United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001557608/why-mourinho-wants-2030-world-cup-final-played-at-the-bernabeu-instead-of-lisbon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Why Mourinho wants 2030 World Cup final played at the Bernabeu instead of Lisbon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pB5CCFQRgfoV5he9xpGvVsajap5AVhIchOwih1ru.jpg Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosting the 2030 tournament and have already begun competing for the right to stage the final. Why Mourinho wants 2030 World Cup final played at the Bernabeu instead of Lisbon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557609/police-kill-armed-robber-in-dandora-shootout 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Police kill armed robber in Dandora shootout https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CheipA5rLCfh4ejCKPNy8XNvm29VTH4LnhZdXtkd.jpg A suspected robber died in a shootout with police in Dandora on Friday after his gang opened fire on officers responding to a robbery report. Police kill armed robber in Dandora shootout Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001557610/what-machines-still-cant-do-on-a-project-team 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 What machines still can't do on a project team https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EG50krtxITpvz6e1oK4SHBMlqhnBE1KoIJib2nns.jpg AI is changing project management, with employers placing greater value on leadership, judgement and decision-making as technology takes over more technical and routine workplace tasks. What machines still can't do on a project team Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557611/swine-fever-kills-1470-pigs-in-kiambu-as-outbreak-spreads-to-six-counties 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Swine fever kills 1,470 pigs in Kiambu as outbreak spreads to six counties https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Tj8BSWEXfYvRNDpX9qFQdJSfY4E6kqF68HUtXpUm.jpg Over 20 Kiambu farms hit by African Swine fever since mid-May, with more than 1,400 pig deaths; Tharaka Nithi recorded 108 cases and 97 deaths in January, Health Ministry says. Swine fever kills 1,470 pigs in Kiambu as outbreak spreads to six counties Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557614/wamboka-natembeya-warn-museveni-against-meddling-in-2027-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Wamboka, Natembeya warn Museveni against meddling in 2027 elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1g6cQeFmgsb5wsLtQC2ky6lTZjqnBKy9xn4qjdgW.jpg The leaders have warned neighbouring countries against interfering in Kenya’s 2027 elections. Wamboka, Natembeya warn Museveni against meddling in 2027 elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557615/kmpdc-demands-strict-accountability-rules-for-dental-clinics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 KMPDC demands strict accountability rules for dental clinics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IsWx2isjdPvqXTBtyCUZBLosFZHbdeJa7cQgYAYj.jpg Dental clinics must establish clear records showing who handles patient care when hiring visiting dentists, KMPDC warns, cautions professionals against lending licenses without active oversight. KMPDC demands strict accountability rules for dental clinics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557617/caleb-amisi-urges-opposition-unity-pleads-with-kalonzo-to-back-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Caleb Amisi urges opposition unity, pleads with Kalonzo to back Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NGd7QnJJmIbjMnmdV9NkpvgcxXzVfoxNdKxSFACF.jpg Amisi said the 2027 general election will be decided by the youth who are tired of President William Ruto's administration. Caleb Amisi urges opposition unity, pleads with Kalonzo to back Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001557621/why-next-revolution-belongs-to-mama-mboga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Why next revolution belongs to Mama Mboga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lKNx0T3wC50hDSvw3n6xTi042dUiCGs6PU9HRDFw.jpg Farmers need markets, affordable inputs, value addition and finance while the national and county governments must reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks. Why next revolution belongs to Mama Mboga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ken-opalo/article/2001557622/separating-business-and-politics-is-a-good-idea-in-a-democracy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Separating business and politics is a good idea in a democracy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7B2QypM7htTdfQy8MewFcs84UqvJds4JZpE12KsD.jpg For a long time, politicians were accorded high status in society, and therefore anyone seeking high status had incentives to become a politician. Separating business and politics is a good idea in a democracy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/houghton-irungu/article/2001557624/community-organising-gets-boost-after-ruling-on-public-participation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Community organising gets boost after ruling on public participation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3EFgcQaTCTwzhRRFs12ASgofU3xrR8dQiKSOgNEW.jpg The participatory democracy we celebrated depends on the voice, agency and organising power of communities. Community organising gets boost after ruling on public participation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001557625/new-smart-technology-gets-local-beekeepers-buzzing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 New smart technology gets local beekeepers buzzing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qkqiv5YedXURBgT2K4K53iFflbKjoWmAcHYfpYb2.jpg A hive is essentially a closed and hidden space, making it difficult for farmers to know what is happening inside without physically opening it. New smart technology gets local beekeepers buzzing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001557627/stray-dogs-kenyas-silent-public-health-concern 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Stray dogs: Kenya's silent public health concern https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jWxT37azOuNKsGcdb4QHKqESLGBBBld9WMYDDokR.jpg Growing populations of free-roaming dogs are not simply a nuisance. It is a symptom of irresponsible dog ownership, poor waste management, and uncontrolled breeding. Stray dogs: Kenya's silent public health concern Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557629/matiangi-ndindi-nyoro-team-up-in-fresh-push-for-opposition-unity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Matiang'i, Ndindi Nyoro team up in fresh push for opposition unity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CmgJ9N9ZDswG5Z1QGPuTIouJQ0933YLyNX8joPC0.jpg The leaders urged the opposition to set aside differences and work together to offer Kenyans an alternative political leadership. Matiang'i, Ndindi Nyoro team up in fresh push for opposition unity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557631/markets-regulator-flags-15-firms-in-kenya-investment-scam-crackdown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Markets regulator flags 15 firms in Kenya investment scam crackdown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eavxkyBqunp8ojA0W3JNZUKmmo8XCpgzl501fJPq.jpg CMA cautions public against dealing with 15 unlicensed entities purporting to offer investment services, including Global Investment Group and CBEX; says they’re under probe. Markets regulator flags 15 firms in Kenya investment scam crackdown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001557632/zimbabwe-names-president-mnangagwas-birthday-national-public-holiday 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Zimbabwe names President Mnangagwa's birthday national public holiday https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lw0gOHtZCl4uXrNLnqVbspgT5r63zXI6vrYHvjiF.png Zimbabwe has declared September 15, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's birthday, an annual national public holiday, weeks after he signed a law extending his own term in office. Zimbabwe names President Mnangagwa's birthday national public holiday Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001557637/dentists-warn-of-quacks-posing-as-practitioners-in-understaffed-clinics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Dentists warn of quacks posing as practitioners in understaffed clinics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JgT4Ul4NUaFkw5Cvq9OOWpZxMZMhdGOA5R4w5nbS.jpg The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has warned that unqualified people are posing as dentists in some public and private clinics, hospitals and dental centres. Dentists warn of quacks posing as practitioners in understaffed clinics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001557639/family-loses-fourth-member-as-mau-summit-crash-death-toll-rises-to-seven 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Family loses fourth member as Mau Summit crash death toll rises to seven https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TKFyAEtMffXXhIPlERhil7cs88m9LkTId3GkChpR.jpg The death toll in the September 5 tragic road crash in Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway has risen to seven after one more person died Family loses fourth member as Mau Summit crash death toll rises to seven Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001557643/police-to-restrict-access-to-cbd-during-linda-mwananchi-nairobi-rally 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 Police to restrict access to CBD during Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K1bWTvitH2kZIrHKVEosbZlstqUDJYhFzDpAFsyh.jpg Nairobi CBD will be out of bounds tomorrow ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda grounds, Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud says. Police to restrict access to CBD during Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001557655/one-dead-vehicles-torched-as-violence-rocks-kindikis-uda-event 1.0 The Standard en 2026-09-12 One dead, vehicles torched as violence rocks Kindiki's UDA event https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IEtb8NGpnhkqUovOoE3XwPeWNMm6D2HM20alo1Kp.jpg The escalation marks another turning point in a worrying trend that is becoming a common feature in political events across the country One dead, vehicles torched as violence rocks Kindiki's UDA event Nairobi, Kenya 2026-09-12 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke 2026-09-13 ; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/4/business 0.9 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/1/counties 0.9 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/588/national 0.9 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/3/politics 0.9 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/198/politics 0.9 2026-09-13 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/category/5/world 0.9 2026-09-13