https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545474/intrigues-of-sh171m-gold-scandal-deported-zambian-and-battle-for-his-lovers-child
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2026-04-16
Intrigues of Sh171m gold scandal, deported Zambian and battle for his lover's child
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Chipando Bupe alias Elena filed a case before the Constitutional Court, claiming that he is a prolific businessman who was maliciously deported for reasons he did not know.
Intrigues of Sh171m gold scandal, deported Zambian and battle for his lover's child
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001545477/states-affordable-housing-project-why-kenyans-are-sceptical
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2026-04-16
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
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State’s affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545478/government-backs-touristtap-in-drive-to-formalise-revenues
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2026-04-16
Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise revenues
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Kenya has endorsed the newly launched TouristTap platform, an innovation which aims to transform the industry towards digital tourism economy.
Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise revenues
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545479/kenyans-hit-as-fuel-prices-push-up-transport-costs
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2026-04-16
Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs
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economic shock hit Kenyans across the country on Wednesday as the latest fuel price hike triggered a sharp rise in the cost of basic goods and services
Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545481/why-kenya-must-rethink-how-food-systems-are-delivered
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2026-04-16
Why Kenya must rethink how food systems are delivered
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Kenya launched a review of its National Agricultural Investment Plan in December 2024 to align it with national, regional and global priorities.
Why Kenya must rethink how food systems are delivered
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545482/regulators-tighten-grip-on-predatory-lending-practices
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2026-04-16
Regulators tighten grip on predatory lending practices
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Commercial banks, Saccos and digital lenders in the country that have built fortunes on rushed auctions and fire-sale seizures face a sweeping regulatory crackdown.
Regulators tighten grip on predatory lending practices
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545483/ruto-caught-between-a-rock-and-hard-place-over-fuel-vat-rollback
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2026-04-16
Ruto caught between a rock and hard place over fuel VAT rollback
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Government’s decision to cut VAT on fuel by three per cent is expected to have a negative ripple effect on the country’s revenues.
Ruto caught between a rock and hard place over fuel VAT rollback
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545486/tsc-halts-kewota-deductions-as-offices-broken-into-in-night-raid
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2026-04-16
TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid
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TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid.
TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545488/epras-pricing-formula-under-scrutiny-as-experts-warn-of-hard-times
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2026-04-16
EPRA's pricing formula under scrutiny as experts warn of hard times
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Fuel prices defied a Sh6.2 billion subsidy and a cut in VAT to report a record breaking jump, a shocker that analysts say Kenyans are not ready for.
EPRA's pricing formula under scrutiny as experts warn of hard times
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545489/ruto-eats-his-words-embraces-uhurus-playbook-on-fuel-crisis
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2026-04-16
Ruto eats his words, embraces Uhuru's playbook on fuel crisis
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Facing Same Pressures, Ruto Turns to Uhuru-Era Solutions
Ruto eats his words, embraces Uhuru's playbook on fuel crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545490/young-learners-display-on-stage-key-cbe-pillars-principles
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2026-04-16
Young learners display on stage key CBE pillars principles
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The Kenya National Drama and Film Festival has captured the transition of the education system from the 8-4-4, with learners showcasing the need to learn and grow holistically.
Young learners display on stage key CBE pillars principles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001545492/harambee-starlets-fall-to-matildas-in-fifa-series-final
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2026-04-16
Harambee Starlets fall to Matildas in Fifa Series final
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Kenyans miss many chances against the star-studded Australia side.
Harambee Starlets fall to Matildas in Fifa Series final
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001545449/nairobi-set-for-new-sh672m-urban-greening-initiative
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2026-04-16
Nairobi set for new Sh672m urban greening initiative
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Nairobi has launched a Sh672.6 million greening initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development and improving living conditions in informal settlements.
Nairobi set for new Sh672m urban greening initiative
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545450/artemis-iis-lunar-flyby-is-important-for-present-and-future-generations
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2026-04-16
Artemis II's Lunar Flyby is important for present and future generations
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The successful navigation into deep space and return is a solid indicator that humans are finally prepared for daring, complex forays, and consequent reaping of benefits of space exploration.
Artemis II's Lunar Flyby is important for present and future generations
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545451/investing-in-women-is-smart-economics-that-transforms-lives
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2026-04-16
Investing in women is smart economics that transforms lives
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According to the World Bank, women-owned businesses account for nearly half of all MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa but they continue to face a disproportionately large financing gap
Investing in women is smart economics that transforms lives
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001545453/what-opposition-should-do-besides-criticising-government
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2026-04-16
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
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If the opposition seeks to become a serious contender against the incumbent, it needs to move beyond criticism and define a signature rallying call that speaks directly to citizens frustrations.
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545454/baidoa-raid-why-federalism-requires-discipline-in-somalia
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2026-04-16
Baidoa 'raid': Why federalism requires discipline in Somalia
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Somalia’s earlier model concentrated power, narrowed consultation, and created a culture in which decisions travelled downward faster than concerns travelled upward.
Baidoa 'raid': Why federalism requires discipline in Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-16
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545472/kenya-sentences-chinese-ant-smuggler-to-year-in-jail
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2026-04-15
Kenya sentences Chinese ant smuggler to year in jail
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Zhang Kequn, who evaded capture until his arrest on March 10, had been linked to another case.
Kenya sentences Chinese ant smuggler to year in jail
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545473/iebc-warns-of-funding-gap-as-voter-registration-drive-targets-285-million-voters
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2026-04-15
IEBC warns of funding gap as voter registration drive targets 28.5 million voters
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IEBC has warned that a major funding gap could disrupt voter registration and key preparations for the 2027 General Election.
IEBC warns of funding gap as voter registration drive targets 28.5 million voters
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545475/mps-put-energy-ps-wachira-on-the-spot-over-ghost-last-mile-projects
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2026-04-15
MPs put energy PS Wachira on the spot over 'ghost' last-mile projects
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Energy PS Alex Wachira put on the spot by MPs, who accused him of politicising the implementation of the Last Mile Connectivity electricity programme.
MPs put energy PS Wachira on the spot over 'ghost' last-mile projects
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545476/teacher-sues-kewota-tsc-over-alleged-salary-deductions
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2026-04-15
Teacher sues KEWOTA, TSC over alleged salary deductions
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TSC immediately halts KEWOTA deductions from female teachers' payslips following KTN expose, deductions were to take effect on April 18.
Teacher sues KEWOTA, TSC over alleged salary deductions
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545480/oxford-union-invites-makau-mutua-for-debate-on-self-determination
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2026-04-15
Oxford Union invites Makau Mutua for debate on self-determination
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Renowned Kenyan legal scholar Prof. Makau Mutua has been invited to speak at the historic Oxford Union in the United Kingdom.
Oxford Union invites Makau Mutua for debate on self-determination
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545485/kenya-portugal-move-to-fast-track-bilateral-deals
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2026-04-15
Kenya, Portugal move to fast-track bilateral deals
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Kenya and Portugal have agreed to accelerate the conclusion and implementation of key bilateral agreements, signaling renewed momentum in diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Kenya, Portugal move to fast-track bilateral deals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545493/bbc-to-cut-up-to-2000-jobs-in-next-two-years
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2026-04-15
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years
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The job cuts come as the BBC faces a turbulent media landscape.
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545496/fuel-prices-drop-after-vat-cut-to-8-percent
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2026-04-15
Fuel prices drop after VAT cut to 8 percent
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In Nairobi, the price of Super Petrol has decreased by Sh9.37 per litre.
Fuel prices drop after VAT cut to 8 percent
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001545498/ig-orders-recall-of-ishiara-ocs-over-embu-protest-killings
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2026-04-15
IG orders recall of Ishiara OCS over Embu protest killings
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Police IG Kanja said the decision was aimed at ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial probe
IG orders recall of Ishiara OCS over Embu protest killings
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545499/murkomen-blames-politicians-for-rising-insecurity
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2026-04-15
Murkomen blames politicians for rising insecurity
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Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised political actors, describing them as the biggest security threat facing the country due to their alleged role in mobilising youth for violent activities.
Murkomen blames politicians for rising insecurity
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545343/after-clinching-sh377b-in-trade-deals-state-now-faces-harder-part
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2026-04-15
After clinching Sh377b in trade deals, State now faces harder part
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Despite securing Sh377 billion in trade deals, Kenya now faces the tougher challenge of turning promises into real investments, jobs, and timely execution.
After clinching Sh377b in trade deals, State now faces harder part
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001545344/stop-atrophy-of-kenyas-precious-public-hospital
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2026-04-15
Stop atrophy of Kenya's precious public hospital
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Kenyans expect to see the same zeal the President recently put into the woes of the private Nairobi Hospital applied at KNH to improve the health of this precious public hospital.
Stop atrophy of Kenya's precious public hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545346/imf-to-ruto-stop-lying-on-hidden-debt
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2026-04-15
IMF to Ruto: Stop lying on hidden debt
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Without a new programme, Kenya’s options are narrowing. Domestic borrowing remains expensive, and international markets are largely closed.
IMF to Ruto: Stop lying on hidden debt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001545351/big-tech-on-the-spot-amid-rise-in-digital-violence
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2026-04-15
Big Tech on the spot amid rise in digital violence
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As digital violence surges, victims like Flavier Momanyi highlight growing pressure on Big Tech to curb online harassment and protect users.
Big Tech on the spot amid rise in digital violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001545352/kenyas-public-health-system-is-built-to-fail-the-poor
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2026-04-15
Kenya's public health system is built to fail the poor
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In Kenya, the combination of high out-of-pocket costs, unreliable insurance, and a weak public system means that the health system is deepening inequality.
Kenya's public health system is built to fail the poor
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001545356/will-harambee-starlets-survive-australias-onslaught
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2026-04-15
Will Harambee Starlets survive Australia's onslaught?
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Harambee Starlets booked their place in the final after a composed 2-0 victory over India at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
Will Harambee Starlets survive Australia's onslaught?
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545357/nasa-space-voyage-and-kenyan-political-goons-race-to-the-abyss
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2026-04-15
NASA space voyage and Kenyan political goons' race to the abyss
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While the world stretches its reach with brilliance, exploring the unknown and pushing boundaries of possibility, we are evolving backwards into something far more primitive.
NASA space voyage and Kenyan political goons' race to the abyss
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/leonard-khafafa/article/2001545358/2027-general-election-and-the-return-of-ethnic-nationalism
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2026-04-15
2027 General Election and the return of ethnic nationalism
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Kenya’s pronounced ethnic diversity, encompassing more than 44 recognised communities, has long demanded a careful legal balance between pluralism and unity.
2027 General Election and the return of ethnic nationalism
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545359/four-detained-for-14-days-in-probe-on-murder-robberies
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2026-04-15
Four detained for 14 days in probe on murder, robberies
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Four suspects have been detained for 14 days in Mombasa over the robbery of an American national and their alleged link to a British national’s death and a string of robberies.
Four detained for 14 days in probe on murder, robberies
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545360/idea-behind-local-content-bill-good-but-challenges-lie-ahead
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2026-04-15
Idea behind Local Content Bill good, but challenges lie ahead
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The bill seeks to ensure that investment does more than pass through the economy but embeds itself within it.
Idea behind Local Content Bill good, but challenges lie ahead
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545361/civil-jail-is-not-punishment-it-is-a-fair-debt-collection-tool
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2026-04-15
Civil jail is not punishment, it is a fair debt collection tool
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If someone obtains a money judgment against you, they can cause you to be jailed for up to six months should you fail to pay up.
Civil jail is not punishment, it is a fair debt collection tool
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545363/how-couple-milked-turkana-county-sh12b-for-supplying-air
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2026-04-15
How couple milked Turkana County Sh1.2b for supplying 'air'
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Turkana County could have been bleeding billions from within for years, with its employees allegedly reaping big for allegedly supplying air through briefcase companies and proxies.
How couple milked Turkana County Sh1.2b for supplying 'air'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001545364/presidential-advisor-urges-partnerships-to-make-women-owned-businesses-bankable
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2026-04-15
Presidential advisor urges partnerships to make women owned businesses bankable
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Harriette Chiggai has called for stronger partnerships between policymakers and financial institutions to make women-led businesses more bankable.
Presidential advisor urges partnerships to make women owned businesses bankable
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001545367/state-issues-draft-regulations-for-issuance-of-stablecoins
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2026-04-15
State issues draft regulations for issuance of stablecoins
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The Kenyan government has proposed draft regulations requiring stablecoins to be fully backed by cash and low-risk assets.
State issues draft regulations for issuance of stablecoins
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001545371/how-consistency-reliability-spur-growth-of-your-business
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2026-04-15
How consistency, reliability spur growth of your business
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Business growth depends not only on marketing but also on consistency and reliability, which build customer trust and long-term relationships.
How consistency, reliability spur growth of your business
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001545374/key-sectors-that-could-lift-kenya-out-of-hustle-economy
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2026-04-15
Key sectors that could lift Kenya out of 'hustle economy'
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A new report says Kenya can reduce its “hustle economy” by channelling investment into key sectors like housing, agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, and the digital economy.
Key sectors that could lift Kenya out of 'hustle economy'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545375/tsc-to-decide-kewotas-fate-after-payroll-heist-expose
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2026-04-15
TSC to decide KEWOTA's fate after 'payroll heist' expose
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Kewota has defended its financial integrity, stating that its books of accounts are up to date and accessible to stakeholders.
TSC to decide KEWOTA's fate after 'payroll heist' expose
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001545376/thika-road-ads-firms-never-waste-a-good-crisis
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2026-04-15
Thika Road Ads: Firms never waste a good crisis
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How traffic congestion on Thika Road creates opportunities for hawkers and advertisers who capitalise on drivers stuck in jams despite the frustration it causes.
Thika Road Ads: Firms never waste a good crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545382/how-fuel-deal-fallout-has-triggered-sh32b-loss-for-supplier
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2026-04-15
How fuel deal fallout has triggered Sh3.2b loss for supplier
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Oryx Energies Kenya boss tells Senators shipment was already en route when deal was axed.
How fuel deal fallout has triggered Sh3.2b loss for supplier
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545383/six-months-in-death-how-politicians-are-fighting-for-own-survival-in-post-raila-era
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2026-04-15
Six months in death: How politicians are fighting for own survival in post-Raila era
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The political influence vacuum left after Raila Odinga’s death has exposed ODM leaders who previously relied on his endorsements, leaving their re-election prospects uncertain.
Six months in death: How politicians are fighting for own survival in post-Raila era
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545385/sha-ordered-to-pay-former-nhif-director-sh3million-redeploy-him
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2026-04-15
SHA ordered to pay former NHIF director Sh3million, redeploy him
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The judge noted that the former senior manager at the national insurer was dismissed despite appeals for redeployment within government.
SHA ordered to pay former NHIF director Sh3million, redeploy him
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001545386/new-rules-for-recruiting-senior-school-teachers
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2026-04-15
New rules for recruiting senior school teachers
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The Teachers Service Commission has introduced 51 approved subject combinations for recruiting senior school teachers under Competency-Based Education.
New rules for recruiting senior school teachers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545388/odms-rapid-decline-betrayal-to-raila-struggles
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2026-04-15
ODM's rapid decline betrayal to Raila struggles
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Six months after Raila Odinga’s death, ODM is facing internal divisions, alleged betrayal and political realignment threats that risk eroding his legacy.
ODM's rapid decline betrayal to Raila struggles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545391/mps-raise-concerns-over-fuel-hoarding-as-prices-rise
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2026-04-15
MPs raise concerns over fuel hoarding as prices rise
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MPs say fuel shortages in parts of Kenya are artificial and likely caused by hoarding, despite adequate national reserves confirmed during a probe at the Kenya Pipeline Company.
MPs raise concerns over fuel hoarding as prices rise
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545393/fuel-shocker-petrol-increases-by-sh28-per-litre-in-latest-price-surge
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2026-04-15
Fuel shocker: Petrol increases by Sh28 per litre in latest price surge
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Fuel prices in Kenya have surged sharply, with diesel rising by a record Sh40 per litre due to global oil disruptions linked to the US–Iran conflict.
Fuel shocker: Petrol increases by Sh28 per litre in latest price surge
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001545400/mudavadi-cautions-mcas-against-violence
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2026-04-15
Mudavadi cautions MCAs against violence
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Cabinet Prime Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned Members of County Assembly against engaging in violence ahead of next year’s general election.
Mudavadi cautions MCAs against violence
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001545401/trump-says-iran-talks-may-resume-as-israel-lebanon-open-direct-track
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2026-04-15
Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track
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President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations
Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001545404/dembele-sends-psg-past-wounded-liverpool-into-champions-league-semis
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2026-04-15
Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis
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Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield
Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001545405/kalonzo-rallies-coast-to-reject-ruto
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2026-04-15
Kalonzo rallies Coast to reject Ruto
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Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka yesterday rallied Coastal residents to reject President William Ruto's bid for a second term in next year's General Elections
Kalonzo rallies Coast to reject Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545406/from-grief-to-government-scrutiny-over-politicians-widows-landing-state-jobs
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2026-04-15
From grief to government: Scrutiny over politicians' widows landing state jobs
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Several widows have landed State appointments following the demise of their spouses.
From grief to government: Scrutiny over politicians' widows landing state jobs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545407/drama-young-demonstrate-depth-in-skits
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2026-04-15
Drama: Young demonstrate depth in skits
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The 64th Kenya National Drama and Film Festival comes to a climax
Drama: Young demonstrate depth in skits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001545408/ekitike-injury-looks-really-bad-says-concerned-slot
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2026-04-15
Ekitike injury 'looks really bad', says concerned Slot
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Slot had paired Ekitike up front alongside Alexander Isak, who was making his first start since breaking his leg in December.
Ekitike injury 'looks really bad', says concerned Slot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545410/mps-demand-for-bigger-share-of-mining-revenues-to-communities-reduction-of-states-share
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2026-04-15
MPs demand for bigger share of mining revenues to communities, reduction of State's share
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A Parliamentary committee is seeking a review of the country’s mining revenue-sharing framework in a bid to increase the share allocated to local communities.
MPs demand for bigger share of mining revenues to communities, reduction of State's share
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001545412/donor-funding-declines-as-kenya-shifts-toward-health-self-reliance
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2026-04-15
Donor funding declines as Kenya shifts toward health self-reliance
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Across Kenya and much of Africa, donor support has historically underpinned critical health programmes
Donor funding declines as Kenya shifts toward health self-reliance
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545414/senegalese-man-jailed-under-countrys-first-same-sex-conviction
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2026-04-15
Senegalese man jailed under country's first same-sex conviction
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A Senegalese man has been jailed under Senegal's first conviction from a new law banning same-sex relations,
Senegalese man jailed under country's first same-sex conviction
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545416/iebc-projects-285-million-voters-as-registration-drive-gains-momentum
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2026-04-15
IEBC projects 28.5 million voters as registration drive gains momentum
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IEBC has projected that Kenya’s voter register will rise to about 28.5 million ahead of the 2027 General Election
IEBC projects 28.5 million voters as registration drive gains momentum
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001545419/atletico-ready-for-champions-league-success-at-last
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2026-04-15
Atletico 'ready' for Champions League success at last
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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said that his team was ready to finally win the Champions League after knocking out Barcelona on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals.
Atletico 'ready' for Champions League success at last
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/arts-culture/article/2001545420/kwame-akoto-bamfo-the-ghanaian-artist-using-work-about-slavery-to-find-justice-and-healing
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2026-04-15
Kwame Akoto Bamfo: the Ghanaian artist using work about slavery to find justice and healing
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Akoto-Bamfo’s work is important for its powerful engagement with memory, material culture and restorative justice.
Kwame Akoto Bamfo: the Ghanaian artist using work about slavery to find justice and healing
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001545422/mtrh-workers-issue-seven-day-strike-ultimatum-over-welfare-funding-crisis
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2026-04-15
MTRH workers issue seven day strike ultimatum over welfare funding crisis
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Health workers at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital have issued a one-week strike ultimatum to the government
MTRH workers issue seven day strike ultimatum over welfare funding crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001545423/wetangula-orders-fast-tracking-of-nairobi-river-petition
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2026-04-15
Wetang'ula orders fast-tracking of Nairobi river petition
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has emphasized the urgency of cleaning up the Nairobi River
Wetang'ula orders fast-tracking of Nairobi river petition
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545424/why-mps-are-concerned-over-sh66b-school-feeding-shortfall
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2026-04-15
Why MPs are concerned over Sh6.6b school feeding shortfall
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MPs are alarmed by a Sh6.6 billion funding gap in the school feeding programme, warning it could drive vulnerable children in arid regions out of school amid the ongoing drought.
Why MPs are concerned over Sh6.6b school feeding shortfall
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001545425/hundreds-rally-ahead-of-sentencing-of-south-african-firebrand-malema
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2026-04-15
Hundreds rally ahead of sentencing of South African firebrand Malema
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Hundreds of red-clad supporters of radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema gathered in a South African city Wednesday ahead of his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally.
Hundreds rally ahead of sentencing of South African firebrand Malema
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545426/former-mayors-son-wins-property-dispute-against-siblings
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2026-04-15
Former mayor's son wins property dispute against siblings
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A court has allowed the son of former Nakuru mayor Herman Nderi to retain control of a disputed family property after dismissing his siblings’ contempt claim.
Former mayor's son wins property dispute against siblings
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001545427/turkana-residents-push-for-land-lease-deal-to-earn-full-oil-benefits
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2026-04-15
Turkana residents push for land lease deal to earn full oil benefits
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Residents have renewed calls for a land leasing framework in ongoing oil development plans
Turkana residents push for land lease deal to earn full oil benefits
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001545428/luxury-wellness-bet-as-nairobi-hotels-turn-to-experiential-offerings-to-boost-revenue
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2026-04-15
Luxury wellness bet as Nairobi hotels turn to experiential offerings to boost revenue
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Nairobi’s luxury hotels are embracing wellness-focused, experiential offerings to boost revenue as global demand for health and wellbeing travel surges.
Luxury wellness bet as Nairobi hotels turn to experiential offerings to boost revenue
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545429/orengo-now-under-pressure-from-siaya-mcas
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2026-04-15
Orengo now under pressure from Siaya MCAs
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Siaya MCAs are accusing Governor James Orengo of failing to implement critical development projects.
Orengo now under pressure from Siaya MCAs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001545431/how-a-humble-docker-felled-a-giant-at-dwu
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2026-04-15
How a humble docker felled a giant at DWU
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A humble docker working at Mombasa port’s export yard has felled a veteran trade unionist who was the face of Dock Workers Union (DWU) for more than 20 years.
How a humble docker felled a giant at DWU
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545433/they-attacked-us-we-shot-them-police-say-after-embu-protest-deaths
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2026-04-15
'They attacked us, we shot them,' police say after Embu protest deaths
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“It left no doubt that the initial intentions were hijacked by individuals who were never interested in peaceful protests, law, or order.”
'They attacked us, we shot them,' police say after Embu protest deaths
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001545434/construction-of-key-roads-gains-momentum-in-kilifi
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2026-04-15
Construction of key roads gains momentum in Kilifi
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Construction of key roads in Kilifi is accelerating as authorities push contractors to meet deadlines and boost the region’s economic potential.
Construction of key roads gains momentum in Kilifi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001545436/busia-lags-in-voter-registration-as-governor-calls-for-urgent-action
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2026-04-15
Busia lags in voter registration as governor calls for urgent action
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Busia County has fallen short of its voter registration target, prompting Governor Paul Otuoma to urge intensified mobilisation efforts across all constituencies.
Busia lags in voter registration as governor calls for urgent action
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545438/why-high-court-has-dismissed-bia-toshas-bid-to-block-diageos-sh300b-eabl-sale
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2026-04-15
Why High Court has dismissed Bia Tosha's bid to block Diageo's Sh300b EABL sale
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The High Court has dismissed Bia Tosha’s bid to block Diageo’s proposed Sh300 billion sale of its majority stake in EABL, citing lack of a strong legal basis.
Why High Court has dismissed Bia Tosha's bid to block Diageo's Sh300b EABL sale
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001545439/state-banks-on-sensitisation-forums-to-unlock-kenyas-pig-sector-as-pork-demand-rises
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2026-04-15
State banks on sensitisation forums to unlock Kenya's Pig sector as pork demand rises
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The government is now banking on public sensitisation forums on the pig value chain aimed at building a resilient, competitive, and inclusive pig industry.
State banks on sensitisation forums to unlock Kenya's Pig sector as pork demand rises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001545442/kakamega-uda-politicians-reject-zoning-call-for-ceasefire-with-odm
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2026-04-15
Kakamega UDA politicians reject zoning, call for ceasefire with ODM
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UDA leaders in Kakamega have rejected ODM’s zoning proposal, calling instead for cooperation under a broad-based arrangement and open competition for most elective seats.
Kakamega UDA politicians reject zoning, call for ceasefire with ODM
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545443/opposition-leaders-accuse-ruto-of-hiking-fuel-prices-for-personal-gain
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2026-04-15
Opposition leaders accuse Ruto of hiking fuel prices for personal gain
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Gachagua said the country’s fuel sector had been taken over by political interests, claiming that procurement decisions were no longer guided by technical merit.
Opposition leaders accuse Ruto of hiking fuel prices for personal gain
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001545444/government-steps-up-efforts-to-revive-coffee-sector
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2026-04-15
Government steps up efforts to revive coffee sector
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Coffee remains one of the most important crops in the country, but production has declined over the years.
Government steps up efforts to revive coffee sector
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545445/transport-operators-call-for-tax-relief-on-electric-vehicles-as-fuel-prices-rise
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2026-04-15
Transport operators call for tax relief on electric vehicles as fuel prices rise
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The transport sector has called on the government to intervene and ease the importation of electric vehicles into the country.
Transport operators call for tax relief on electric vehicles as fuel prices rise
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545446/chaos-on-the-roads-as-high-fuel-costs-bite
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2026-04-15
Chaos on the roads as high fuel costs bite
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In Rwanda, petrol now retails at about Sh203 per litre, while diesel stands at Sh196 following an early price review triggered by the Middle East crisis.
Chaos on the roads as high fuel costs bite
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545447/act-on-the-fuel-crisis-oppositions-demands-to-ruto
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2026-04-15
Act on the fuel crisis! Opposition's demands to Ruto
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“It should be noted that in Uganda, the pump prices for petrol and diesel average Sh175/Litre, Sh170/Litre respectively yet the supply transits through our port in Mombasa.”
Act on the fuel crisis! Opposition's demands to Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001545452/sh5-million-maternal-kits-to-help-reduce-maternal-deaths
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2026-04-15
Sh5 million Maternal Kits to help reduce maternal deaths
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The Midwife Kits are a pre-packed set of essential medical supplies and equipment that are designed to support safe childbirth in high-demand or resource-limited settings.
Sh5 million Maternal Kits to help reduce maternal deaths
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001545455/slot-in-the-firing-line-as-liverpool-collapse-to-psg
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2026-04-15
Slot in the firing line as Liverpool collapse to PSG
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Liverpool suffered a heavy Champions League exit to PSG, piling pressure on manager Arne Slot after a trophyless and turbulent season.
Slot in the firing line as Liverpool collapse to PSG
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001545457/slashing-the-base
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2026-04-15
Slashing the Base
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Slashing The Base
Slashing the Base
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545458/girl17-rescued-after-abduction-in-malindi
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2026-04-15
Girl,17, rescued after abduction in Malindi
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Detectives have arrested a suspect and rescued a 17-year-old girl who had been abducted from her home in Malindi in Kilifi county.
Girl,17, rescued after abduction in Malindi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001545459/gut-microbiomes-of-elephants-altered-by-livestock-in-shared-spaces
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2026-04-15
Gut microbiomes of elephants altered by livestock in shared spaces
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The mingling of elephants and livestock in Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, has affected the elephants’ gut bacteria in ways that could be harmful to their health.
Gut microbiomes of elephants altered by livestock in shared spaces
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001545460/trump-says-china-agrees-not-to-arm-iran
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2026-04-15
Trump says China agrees not to arm Iran
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US President Donald Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to its close partner Iran and that he has received personal assurances from leader Xi Jinping.
Trump says China agrees not to arm Iran
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001545461/512-vehicles-impounded-as-city-hall-cracks-whip-on-parking-fee-evasion
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2026-04-15
512 vehicles impounded as City Hall cracks whip on parking fee evasion
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City Hall has impounded more than 512 vehicles in a major crackdown targeting motorists who evade parking fees, exposing a revenue leakage estimated at Sh300,000 daily.
512 vehicles impounded as City Hall cracks whip on parking fee evasion
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001545462/gachagua-demands-cancellation-of-g2g-fuel-deal-gives-ultimatum-to-ruto
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2026-04-15
Gachagua demands cancellation of G2G fuel deal, gives ultimatum to Ruto
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Gachagua is demanding the scraping of the framework and replacement with a fully open tender system to restore transparency and accountability in the sector.
Gachagua demands cancellation of G2G fuel deal, gives ultimatum to Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001545463/star-studded-line-up-sets-stage-for-tight-race-at-kip-keino-classic
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2026-04-15
Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race at Kip Keino Classic
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Top Kenyan and global athletes are bracing for a high-stakes showdown at the Kip Keino Classic set for April 24 in Nairobi, with expectations running high ahead of the evening meet.
Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race at Kip Keino Classic
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545464/lsk-council-takes-office-vowing-to-defend-rule-of-law
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2026-04-15
LSK Council takes office vowing to defend rule of law
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The Council called on judges facing serious corruption allegations to step aside voluntarily.
LSK Council takes office vowing to defend rule of law
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001545465/pope-heads-to-cameroon-on-peace-mission-for-conflict-zone
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2026-04-15
Pope heads to Cameroon on peace mission for conflict zone
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Pope Leo XIV has travelled to Cameroon on a peace mission, aiming to address a long-running separatist conflict during his four-day visit.
Pope heads to Cameroon on peace mission for conflict zone
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545466/ruto-defends-g-to-g-fuel-deal-amid-price-hike
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2026-04-15
Ruto defends G-to-G fuel deal amid price hike
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Ruto claimed the arrangement has made Kenya a more competitive fuel destination and ensured adequate supply.
Ruto defends G-to-G fuel deal amid price hike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545467/ruto-cuts-vat-from-16-to-8-percent-for-three-months
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2026-04-15
Ruto cuts VAT from 16 to 8 percent for three months
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Ruto said the temporary VAT reduction is intended to provide immediate relief to consumers
Ruto cuts VAT from 16 to 8 percent for three months
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001545468/mortgages-fall-short-in-solving-kenyas-housing-crisis
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2026-04-15
Mortgages fall short in solving Kenya's housing crisis
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Mortgage model of home ownership is increasingly being viewed as unsuitable for Kenya’s economic structure.
Mortgages fall short in solving Kenya's housing crisis
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545469/truckers-on-fuel-hike
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2026-04-15
Truckers on fuel hike
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Truckers in Kenya have raised transport charges by 30 per cent following a fuel price hike, amid concerns over possible supply manipulation.
Truckers on fuel hike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001545470/blow-to-dpp-as-court-rejects-bid-to-close-kideros-sh58-million-graft-case
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2026-04-15
Blow to DPP as court rejects bid to close Kidero's Sh58 million graft case
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The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has rejected attempts by the DPP to prematurely close the Sh58 million graft case against former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and 15 others.
Blow to DPP as court rejects bid to close Kidero's Sh58 million graft case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001545471/gen-z-plans-fresh-protests-as-fuel-prices-hit-record-highs
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2026-04-15
Gen Z plans fresh protests as fuel prices hit record highs
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A fresh wave of protests is looming in the country, with Gen Z activists mobilising both online and on the streets as fuel prices surge to record levels, deepening Kenya’s cost-of-living crisis.
Gen Z plans fresh protests as fuel prices hit record highs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-15
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