https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560394/boost-in-war-against-fake-certificates-as-knqa-registrations-hit-one-million 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Boost in war against fake certificates as KNQA registrations hit one million https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fJWswu5JwUosfNAaDPNUmZciNtdRC9nvBdz2aHZm.jpg KNQA’s proposed reforms aim to curb fake certificates and strengthen academic qualifications verification. Boost in war against fake certificates as KNQA registrations hit one million Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560401/shakahola-slaughter-makenzi-awaits-verdict 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Shakahola slaughter: Makenzi awaits verdict https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/k9MWJL9yYfGGBLX985B0tVV1MSOP57sdmaBoktQH.jpg Pastor Paul Mackenzie awaits a court verdict in the Shakahola murder case after his defence challenged the prosecution’s evidence and the reliability of forensic investigations. Shakahola slaughter: Makenzi awaits verdict Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560403/presidents-hustler-promise-faces-the-test-of-livelihoods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 President's hustler promise faces the test of livelihoods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5m7bSfKuBFo1OxBZPfPe5WfGlV21lAU1scm4GQgX.jpg As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Ruto’s youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs. President's hustler promise faces the test of livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560404/moi-family-ordeal-as-armed-gsu-officers-occupy-eldoret-property 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Moi family ordeal as armed GSU officers occupy Eldoret property https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mLWcQewFjQe00sz70TlWX6asX9FT9j9cRVNvWUW8.jpg Gideon Moi’s family questions the alleged eviction of guards from its Eldoret property by armed GSU officers. Moi family ordeal as armed GSU officers occupy Eldoret property Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560406/can-youth-break-kenyas-politics-as-usual-cycle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Can youth break Kenya's politics-as-usual cycle? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Gn6VbvFLbTpgtTekcmceWcJUGQTB4Ug5cM24uz71.jpg Gen Z must overcome campaign costs, weak organisation and political co-option to turn their activism into electoral power in Kenya’s 2027 elections. Can youth break Kenya's politics-as-usual cycle? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560407/gen-zs-demands-remain-unmet-as-2027-election-nears 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-19 Gen Z's demands remain unmet as 2027 election nears https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/216hyRi3DCT2vrFT5NUbqG6lQ223qGIoCR84rOcW.jpg Kenya’s Gen Z are demanding concrete answers on education, jobs, taxation, insecurity and political representation as they assess leaders ahead of the 2027 elections. Gen Z's demands remain unmet as 2027 election nears Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-19 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001560321/the-reckoning-rutos-fury-uhurus-gamble-and-gen-zs-political-awakening 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 The reckoning: Ruto's fury, Uhuru's gamble and Gen Z's political awakening https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NByuyVDIrLnKKLFEs2OnYYbVCS7dg0uodZvoUhkx.jpg Ruto is a habitual liar, a trait the two of them share, with Uhuru well-known among his friends for being the master of doublespeak, bluff and dissimulation. The reckoning: Ruto's fury, Uhuru's gamble and Gen Z's political awakening Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560322/why-banks-are-holding-on-to-physical-branches 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Why banks are holding on to physical branches https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gdZn6fA8A58lyEKEbcccsFOKiSGvtCu8KkspPDbk.jpg Yet despite the billions invested in technology-enabled banking, the need for face-to-face interaction between banks and their customers remains. Why banks are holding on to physical branches Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560323/kitale-market-launch-deepens-ruto-natembeya-political-supremacy-war 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kitale market launch deepens Ruto, Natembeya political supremacy war https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/g3OFkkFIgNIJbaR1NSeR1L6JZOA7A1T74dupNErw.jpg Videos circulating online showed Natembeya’s motorcade and Ruto’s motorcade passing each other around the Kitale flyover. Kitale market launch deepens Ruto, Natembeya political supremacy war Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560324/running-mate-headache-inside-alleged-plot-to-split-mt-kenya-puncture-gachagua 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Running mate headache: Inside alleged plot to split Mt Kenya, puncture Gachagua https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KRmtciJxX83i7PtZYGihhimIgthrAv8lRQMVnb2g.jpg Kindiki has repeatedly insisted that his position is not up for grabs in Ruto’s re-election bid, warning those seeking to dislodge him to prepare for a bruising political contest. Running mate headache: Inside alleged plot to split Mt Kenya, puncture Gachagua Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560325/the-missing-billions-unraveling-the-mystery-of-kenyas-2014-eurobond-scandal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 The missing billions: Unraveling the mystery of Kenya's 2014 Eurobond scandal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gEShxVRO4IzT9rrFCiKnamej9D5pSlHYuiUzNoZp.jpg Not a single genuine document has ever been published to provide a paper trail of where it went. The missing billions: Unraveling the mystery of Kenya's 2014 Eurobond scandal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560326/kihika-murkomen-in-the-spot-as-armed-police-camp-at-war-memorial-hospital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kihika, Murkomen in the spot as armed police camp at War Memorial Hospital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7FPZAvmjtKTUQgZlea2sc8DKC7zS7uBZz8TWmrF4.jpg Questions have emerged over the interests of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital land. Kihika, Murkomen in the spot as armed police camp at War Memorial Hospital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560327/wanjigi-succession-battle-widow-son-fight-over-billionaires-empire 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Wanjigi succession battle: Widow, son fight over billionaire's empire https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vWaa6c8o9HOW0kIAp0f4uH25Mq4Rftm1XpMzhOqM.jpg Maina left his widow and two sons as executors of the will and trustees. Wanjigi succession battle: Widow, son fight over billionaire's empire Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560328/how-maina-wanjigi-shared-his-wealth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 How Maina Wanjigi shared his wealth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gm99tTTZ8GIrq2dwaYyVacc62jdY0t69dG51AVI7.jpg In the will, Maina left to Jimi two properties in Karen and Woodley. How Maina Wanjigi shared his wealth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560331/counties-under-scrutiny-over-ebola-preparedness-as-cases-rise 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Counties under scrutiny over Ebola preparedness as cases rise https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/J11oUp5CF6MB4HTXMAdeEqadb5XGfKo33oS8IiTT.jpg Kenya has recorded seven cases, including one death, with the Ministry of Health listing at least 130 contacts for follow-up. Counties under scrutiny over Ebola preparedness as cases rise Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560332/sifuna-says-linda-mwananchi-can-unseat-ruto-in-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Sifuna says Linda Mwananchi can unseat Ruto in 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2PHdHB5WJILuF8miOqjtcq8m3gk0hgkJhNdFEXew.jpg Sifuna announced that the rebranding of the Equitable Party to Linda Mwananchi had been approved by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. Sifuna says Linda Mwananchi can unseat Ruto in 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560333/reality-check-rutos-plan-to-inherit-raila-odingas-political-empire-turning-into-nightmare 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Reality check: Ruto's plan to inherit Raila Odinga's political empire turning into nightmare https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TjKJMpEHDv9pMLoZh9Mdm3rZ1y1GphljXrWoYSMC.jpg Ruto and his allies in ODM had hoped to use Raila’s anniversary to rally grassroots support across the country. Reality check: Ruto's plan to inherit Raila Odinga's political empire turning into nightmare Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560337/gsu-officers-forcefully-occupy-moi-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 GSU officers forcefully occupy Moi land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hRy1R1fH7pWr9vRTYV1tcra1zSYJh2TyQrwvUN5z.jpg GSU officers have occupied a prime property owned by the family of Kenya’s second President, the late Daniel arap Moi, near the Eldoret State Lodge. GSU officers forcefully occupy Moi land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560340/a-mothers-hug-how-a-family-reunion-became-kenyas-ebola-nightmare 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 A mother's hug: How a family reunion became Kenya's Ebola nightmare https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wanureZ2ZQxfN5PG4XzDH4uupFDRkNj4VgfSO1B9.jpg The Ministry of Health said all four patients developed fever as their first symptom, were immediately isolated and had samples collected for testing. A mother's hug: How a family reunion became Kenya's Ebola nightmare Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001560342/kenyans-have-a-right-to-question-the-presidents-mental-wellbeing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kenyans have a right to question the President's mental wellbeing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VLJQkYIW4s3i6fEtDQvOIMCxV9wAbGSTZYyILkUY.jpg We are allowed to label our President’s behaviour and, if need be, find out if he is still fit for office. Kenyans have a right to question the President's mental wellbeing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001560343/mr-president-answer-sifunas-argument-without-insults 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Mr President, answer Sifuna's argument without insults https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0XtCoNKuZcpH9ksMpSA5oNL8bnFPe2L2wSf7Dg0M.jpg A president who dismisses an opponent as empty should welcome the opportunity to expose that emptiness through argument. Mr President, answer Sifuna's argument without insults Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560344/iebc-must-lift-veil-of-secrecy-over-diaspora-voter-mapping 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 IEBC must lift veil of secrecy over diaspora voter mapping https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ChgDyoixFMwc5dbgJ9WSUFulIsuTsEQCDPxjcD41.jpg Kenyan diplomatic missions have an important facilitative role, but they cannot be treated as the sole gateways to diaspora communities. IEBC must lift veil of secrecy over diaspora voter mapping Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560345/fresh-round-of-price-hikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Fresh round of price hikes... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/czIFN1gPuEIc507zjTavNSRoe8eo1jgjKpyI8x5z.jpg Fresh round of price hikes... Fresh round of price hikes... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560346/kipkalya-kones-familys-bitter-court-battle-leaves-116-acre-tea-farm-to-waste 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kipkalya Kones family's bitter court battle leaves 116-acre tea farm to waste https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/boK5YieaFotfewk71FKZt7J7O8kYHgGB57imAqcR.jpg Wilson Kiplangat Kones is seeking to be declared the owner of the land, part of LRNo 9932/3, through adverse possession. Kipkalya Kones family's bitter court battle leaves 116-acre tea farm to waste Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560347/gsu-officers-occupy-moi-familys-prime-eldoret-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 GSU officers occupy Moi family's prime Eldoret land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zHXF7vxIhHV5YkDgUJNtPPmfwv9tLYtLPNkzk0Z4.jpg Lawyer Moses Mutisya of Gordon Ogola and Associates, who represents the Moi family, said GSU officers ordered the property's caretakers to vacate. GSU officers occupy Moi family's prime Eldoret land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560348/revealed-how-counties-fail-to-convert-budget-allocations-for-development-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Revealed: How counties fail to convert budget allocations for development projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XiwLABMbGAqJFXwfT1sdwUKxOer2dI3xA1Z00n2Q.jpg Several counties are failing to convert budget allocations to tap development projects that improve residents’ lives, with Nyandarua and Machakos performing worst. Revealed: How counties fail to convert budget allocations for development projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560349/from-korogocho-to-the-boardroom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 From Korogocho to the boardroom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0owZ7L6OmnU4F1ZRQnN2haThObVRfY50NGHGPqeL.jpg For the young woman who works with the Young Health Programme (YHP), the experience offered a new perspective on what she could achieve. From Korogocho to the boardroom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560350/saudi-led-coalition-says-two-pilots-killed-in-helicopter-crash-near-yemen-border 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Saudi-led coalition says two pilots killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2XYgew7eiEUbyHhfNClmdUVSrIRn0RJRTwTI3XCV.jpg The Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognised government has launched repeated air raids on Houthi territory. Saudi-led coalition says two pilots killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/reproductive-health/article/2001560351/helping-children-grow-without-doing-it-all-for-them 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Helping children grow without doing it all for them https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ddo15kw2R1c7RbxXQ0ME9th36TgneewvybqyP1B5.png Gooka says the challenge is not to love our children less, but to understand that love sometimes needs to change its approach. Helping children grow without doing it all for them Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560353/co-op-bank-wins-water-finance-award-as-funding-gap-endures 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Co-op Bank wins Water Finance Award as funding gap endures https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hScDdhhbymmcI6Gbcof1QwUwXE5g0oBJenBQv2Oe.jpg The recognition comes even as the water sector in the country grapples with losses of nearly half its treated supply and a financing shortfall of roughly Sh466 billion. Co-op Bank wins Water Finance Award as funding gap endures Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560354/lessons-teachers-can-learn-from-lecturers-class-of-hardball-tactics 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Lessons teachers can learn from lecturers' class of hardball tactics https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FGvibXWYr7qrGAr7JZKUIQ8YFVQcrT4L55HKkzgK.jpg With about 11,000 academic staff, Uasu has in recent years has taken over as a major sore in the foot of the government as they exert pressure on their terms. Lessons teachers can learn from lecturers' class of hardball tactics Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001560358/its-three-peat-gold-in-football-for-im-bank 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 It's three-peat gold in football for IM Bank https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uZT1du8cvoowhhmvBYedRMROzfEP8lhioMy8TnnR.jpg I&M Bank are the men's and women’s football champions of the 2026 Interbank Games, which concluded in Nairobi at the weekend. It's three-peat gold in football for IM Bank Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560359/messi-brace-lifts-inter-miami-to-3-1-win-in-atlanta 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QPz1k8Ouo2EGJeVwIkkg9zdIGZuFFIHOJnDZhG7c.jpg Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday as the Herons' MLS title defense continued to gain steam Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560360/psg-fight-back-to-beat-strasbourg-after-dembele-penalty-miss 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1Ll0ykzEIhOHgie55zIAHAWjehjOlGiFqj2AH1P4.jpg Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty but later scored as Paris Saint-Germain produced a fightback to win 3-1 away at Strasbourg on Saturday and go to the top of the French Ligue 1 PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560361/best-in-world-yamal-powers-barca-to-betis-rout-atletico-strike-late 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cGmCo7onV1qEZLMQfpmqEpMcTYr2aNZZTHB4Ot9Y.jpg Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga. 'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001560362/haaland-stars-in-man-city-win-as-liverpool-beat-brentford 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Haaland stars in Man City win as Liverpool beat Brentford https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/u0wJfTiQDvzcUYILZzK7AXrBEDxpA9LoJVUTwRPV.jpg Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came from behind to seal a 2-1 win at Brentford on Saturday. Haaland stars in Man City win as Liverpool beat Brentford Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/premier-league/article/2001560363/maresca-faces-anxious-wait-over-haaland-injury-scare 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scare https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Q6k0uA9VBEhmugNcflBtDIvkYgFwlA0FYGTw2B1H.jpg Enzo Maresca is sweating on Erling Haaland's fitness after the Manchester City striker limped off following his double in Saturday's 3-2 win against Ipswich. Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scare Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560364/curriculum-digital-reforms-earn-prof-gicharu-a-second-term-at-kicd 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Curriculum, digital reforms earn Prof. Gicharu a second term at KICD https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/w6ulSsPmWiyGIWPUbMB01dRml29EaagiAEUhgxfK.jpg President William Ruto has reappointed Prof. Simon Gicharu as the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for a second three-year term. Curriculum, digital reforms earn Prof. Gicharu a second term at KICD Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560366/grassroots-groups-secure-legal-victories-in-eu-funded-rights-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Grassroots groups secure legal victories in EU-funded rights project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ovn3xhg5YcHmAJ4lUXR8VgM2Pfl8dhtHEdKrX4nr.jpg Winnie Wanjala said the initiative awarded 66 grants, comprising 44 small grants to emerging organisations and 22 major grants supporting broader human rights initiatives. Grassroots groups secure legal victories in EU-funded rights project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001560367/creatives-to-tackle-ai-digital-power-at-mombasa-afrotellers-conference 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Creatives to tackle AI, digital power at Mombasa Afrotellers conference https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SZZ4HfpX2VS7CLeWPXkhNK0mtglgle2KQ7sLM3af.jpg The four-day Afrotellers Conference will discuss ownership of African stories, cultural representation and the future of the continent’s creative economy. Creatives to tackle AI, digital power at Mombasa Afrotellers conference Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560368/tusker-fc-target-continental-breakthrough-against-tanzanias-singida-black-stars 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Tusker FC target continental breakthrough against Tanzania's Singida Black Stars https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/h40iBXnQ7lLp1HOLeq4LgR1dg9FQlvrydgsXVnoZ.jpg Tusker FC host Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi today as the Kenyan side seeks to move closer to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Tusker FC target continental breakthrough against Tanzania's Singida Black Stars Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560369/tusker-coach-urges-his-players-to-play-without-fear-against-singida 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Tusker coach urges his players to play without fear against Singida https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4Om3gbaldvHekwNzkeJrcVpSurB00ABfiEUWhhQr.jpg Tusker coach Julien Mette has challenged his players to approach the CAF Confederation Cup clash against Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars without fear Tusker coach urges his players to play without fear against Singida Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560370/84-hr-officers-linked-to-sh62-billion-payroll-fraud-sent-on-forced-leave 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 84 HR officers linked to Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud sent on forced leave https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7rf38Ge8XB3DLEsRBvTfpvAUygxYK588jkkr7CIH.jpg Some 84 human resource officers suspected of being involved in the Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud have been sent on forced 30-day leave with immediate effect. 84 HR officers linked to Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud sent on forced leave Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001560376/kakamega-man-busted-feasting-on-roasted-neighbours-dogs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kakamega man busted feasting on roasted neighbours' dogs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tL1Y1l5C66xGaCKdwaRb2b5T3dzUlZE55KSOrxHX.jpg The suspect had prepared a substantial meal. There was soup, meat and a large sufuria of ugali in his house. Kakamega man busted feasting on roasted neighbours' dogs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560378/university-students-throw-weight-behind-lecturers-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 University students throw weight behind lecturer's strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/df70kap4nt0I4NIDxgAg4fBME5uI5lUeNOEyiU5M.jpg The unions, which downed tools on October 2, 2026, over the 2025–2029 CBA, rejected a Sh12 billion government offer. University students throw weight behind lecturer's strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560379/ruto-promises-koitalel-samoei-university-charter-by-february 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Ruto promises Koitalel Samoei University charter by February https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/56Cbwu7X7XuvGazpUUNRtVXmULArivDLunDlNlcq.jpg President Ruto says Koitalel Samoei University College will receive a charter by February 2027 and promises additional Sh3.5 billion to expand infrastructure and accommodate more learners. Ruto promises Koitalel Samoei University charter by February Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560382/pope-addresses-crowd-in-vatican-after-cancer-surgery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KukGxQ6NdbrBl4kytHrqiRgWBYtmjzATAfvrTSgX.jpg People in the square welcomed the pope's speedy return. Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560383/ruto-vows-to-build-kitale-hospital-despite-natembeya-opposition 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Ruto vows to build Kitale hospital despite Natembeya opposition https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/p0GN5vxsS9Lz6ydhdLFmJMSleAN8JmdH6ay2swHx.jpg President Ruto warns political leaders against blocking development projects meant to benefit Kenyans, vows to build Kitale Hospital despite Governor Natembeya’s objection. Ruto vows to build Kitale hospital despite Natembeya opposition Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560384/why-railas-daughter-must-cross-the-rubicon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Why Raila's daughter must cross the Rubicon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CUlurtpjKeYK3v3fmMmGGDB4b35hUvaHUfP6CJxV.jpg Winnie Odinga must choose between Oburu Oginga and Edwin Sifuna’s political camps to cement her leadership credentials and retain the goodwill of her father Raila Odinga’s supporters. Why Raila's daughter must cross the Rubicon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001560385/kenyan-athletes-sweep-tokyo-half-marathon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kenyan athletes sweep Tokyo Half-Marathon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2p0FNlHhk5ctGjTHFSzRWsb5hcSGXvJUhqDc9xGc.jpg President William Ruto has congratulated Kenyan athletes for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Tokyo Legacy Half-Marathon in Japan Kenyan athletes sweep Tokyo Half-Marathon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560387/kipchoge-keino-stadium-races-against-time-for-mashujaa-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kipchoge Keino Stadium races against time for Mashujaa Day https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2mkMwrni6hVxqLKniHr7oFp8eOw228oLte5UbuCW.jpg Preparations for the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations are gathering momentum in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, with the redevelopment of Kipchoge Keino Stadium. Kipchoge Keino Stadium races against time for Mashujaa Day Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560389/hospital-calls-for-political-goodwill-in-fight-against-cancer 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Hospital calls for political goodwill in fight against Cancer https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E6Hj9DR3FLRupohQfzJ8q3gHSJ3WpN8SN0glF5RB.jpg The growing burden of cancer in Meru County has prompted St Theresa Mission Hospital, Kiirua, to call for greater political goodwill. Hospital calls for political goodwill in fight against Cancer Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560391/mudavadi-leadership-of-a-country-not-a-game-of-chance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Mudavadi: 'Leadership of a country not a game of chance' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/b73GIxzYu4XcSd54lhwLOCCBeWOKgVTnAPZx1846.png Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi questions how emerging political parties will develop structures, policies needed to compete in the 2027 General Election, warns against gambling with national leadership. Mudavadi: 'Leadership of a country not a game of chance' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560392/knec-is-all-systems-go-as-exams-begin 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 KNEC: Is all systems go as exams begin https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BOAtwkwajYlryVE8KgZuUI7Cn84bTEmY23vftW1J.jpg The government has issued a stern warning to candidates and examination officials against engaging in examination malpractice in the 2026 national examinations. KNEC: Is all systems go as exams begin Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560395/wandayi-we-will-stick-with-broad-based-government-to-the-end 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Wandayi: We will stick with broad-based government to the end https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0LJuaf186IQ9bCKxM4SPvAMMygGEi170ymqwhtwK.png Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi defends broad-based government, pledges continued support for President William Ruto’s partnership, cites development gains in sugar farming and healthcare. Wandayi: We will stick with broad-based government to the end Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560397/kenyans-urged-to-break-mental-health-silence-seek-timely-help 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kenyans urged to break mental health silence, seek timely help https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/72X8SfY9kPFprEWzCDR7fk8b6j9KDOaIWfmvPO9q.jpg Amani Counselling Centre is urging Kenyans to challenge mental health stigma, encourage early intervention and improve access to affordable professional support. Kenyans urged to break mental health silence, seek timely help Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560398/wamalwa-opposition-to-start-talks-on-joint-ruto-challenger 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Wamalwa: Opposition to start talks on joint Ruto challenger https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/d58aDLW81buHD9CTKy0NeMU9RKSpu1eyiX78Xi5T.jpg Opposition leaders will begin fresh consultations next week to select a joint presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Wamalwa: Opposition to start talks on joint Ruto challenger Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560399/ruto-takes-over-sh800m-stadium-project-in-west-pokot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Ruto takes over Sh800m stadium project in West Pokot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4AGARi9nyV8Kc6LK5HNVVaeznSiRdTkHfzCuhPx5.jpg President Ruto pledges Sh800 million to complete Makutano Stadium in West Pokot, taking over county project as government advances road, market, electricity and student housing developments. Ruto takes over Sh800m stadium project in West Pokot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560400/technical-subjects-attract-learners-in-new-curriculum 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Technical subjects attract learners in new curriculum https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/En70tIDYlngKvxy9gDzIe7RkAdXwObl7976HCIK7.jpg As Competency-Based Education takes shape in senior schools, learners are increasingly exploring technical subjects. Technical subjects attract learners in new curriculum Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560402/3851-nandi-homes-targeted-in-sh351m-electricity-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 3,851 Nandi homes targeted in Sh351m electricity project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/z64Iuqr5mvM1q9edD3BqLZmsjUDdRP5zUQuaMs44.png President William Ruto has launched a Sh351 million electricity project targeting 3,851 households in Nandi County, alongside investments in roads, healthcare, sports facilities and public services. 3,851 Nandi homes targeted in Sh351m electricity project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560405/tanzania-orders-21-day-ebola-monitoring-for-high-risk-travellers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Tanzania orders 21-day Ebola monitoring for high-risk travellers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xOAQW3j9T3NFPvcWYvJwAwZgHB0royo15AVCLzsp.jpg Tanzania has introduced 21-day health monitoring for high-risk travellers entering the country as Ebola cases in neighbouring Kenya rise to seven, including one death. Tanzania orders 21-day Ebola monitoring for high-risk travellers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560408/kmpdu-backs-atellah-for-langata-mp-to-push-workers-rights 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 KMPDU backs Atellah for Lang'ata MP to push workers' rights https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vaDM3DOzq0iTBKBujegZC6V94e2IyRJDpZRjlqMM.jpg KMPDU endorses Secretary-General Davji Atellah for the Lang’ata MP seat, says it wants workers’ rights, labour welfare and access to healthcare prioritised in Parliament. KMPDU backs Atellah for Lang'ata MP to push workers' rights Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560409/kenyas-ebola-cases-rise-to-eight-as-new-patient-tests-positive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 Kenya's Ebola cases rise to eight as new patient tests positive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vZjIPlQaX1V0jsjh94Q6YfVOTI74sBtcMvyC5eDX.png Kenya confirms its eighth Ebola case after testing 38 people, as health authorities continue tracing and monitoring contacts linked to the country's first reported infection. Kenya's Ebola cases rise to eight as new patient tests positive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-18 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560217/from-chogo-to-senate-bid-winnie-odinga-steps-out-of-railas-shadow 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-18 From 'Chogo' to senate bid: Winnie Odinga steps out of Raila's shadow https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/66MWrwAvC4IHwkCgwR75FpHqrjsVyy8w0mPNFnpK.jpg Winnie Odinga is seeking to step out of her father Raila Odinga’s shadow by announcing her bid for Nairobi senator in 2027. 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