https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553572/how-gachagua-won-ol-kalou-by-election-and-lost-it-the-same-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 How Gachagua won Ol Kalou by-election and lost it the same day https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZZOmiRSJqExT80NxpqAS5Jg84UTex3fSLwFP97Ri.jpg To hail the Ol Kalou win as a victory for the Kikuyu community was a strategic mistake, especially when Gachagua did so while flanked by some of his allies who are not from Mt Kenya. How Gachagua won Ol Kalou by-election and lost it the same day Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553573/it-is-time-for-kenya-to-rethink-judicial-accountability-design 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 It is time for Kenya to rethink judicial accountability design https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PvRx6a0bBr8TnC3wE4s0lOdOy1CQMbuRiBQTI3zy.jpg The court boycott by advocates signified an extra-legal measure in pushing for what has appeared untenable through the normal pipeline of the Judicial Service Commission. It is time for Kenya to rethink judicial accountability design Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553577/why-cracking-student-unrest-is-a-shared-responsibility 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Why cracking student unrest is a shared responsibility https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mPfjKYSHR4xJf9lGDalfmQEG4jNg993YBtWWvvOJ.jpg Over the last couple of months, Kenya has witnessed an unusual surge in cases of student unrest in our schools, resulting in the indefinite closure or temporary of more than 200 institutions. Why cracking student unrest is a shared responsibility Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553581/the-economic-and-human-cost-of-neglecting-mental-health-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 The Economic and human cost of neglecting mental health in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kNFDclh6uaypgt0cebYtI0cdab6EuzPhnB1vcG9T.jpg In Kenya, untreated depression and other forms of psychological distress are not merely individual health concerns; they have profound socioeconomic consequences. The Economic and human cost of neglecting mental health in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553585/ogamba-no-student-will-be-left-out-under-new-university-funding-model 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Ogamba: No student will be left out under new university funding model https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/05wTiMwKbMge2CC9NMYtszIbBdhrFjuiI06IzGH6.jpg Education CS Julius Ogamba has defended the new university funding model, saying it is designed to guarantee government support for all eligible students. Ogamba: No student will be left out under new university funding model Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553593/charles-owinos-appointment-sparks-speculation-of-cabinet-reshuffle 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Charles Owino's appointment sparks speculation of Cabinet reshuffle https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gUvYgpxAEfgKOsv4t09XHeFTPJnYmaQC8Ki1DikC.jpg Ruto’s latest Executive appointments have intensified speculation that the President could soon reshuffle his Cabinet amid legal pressure, political setbacks and 2027 election calculations. Charles Owino's appointment sparks speculation of Cabinet reshuffle Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553602/confusion-after-sifunas-paybill-briefly-goes-offline-following-ruto-clash 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Confusion after Sifuna's paybill briefly goes offline following Ruto clash https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5a5Uo4y2PPvbfzEm5YYL8S4DRpamSnjRfWaWhzO6.jpg Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi paybill briefly went offline, sparking claims of interference from supporters, as the movement gains momentum amid his growing political clash with President Ruto. Confusion after Sifuna's paybill briefly goes offline following Ruto clash Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553604/gachagua-reveals-his-political-wild-card-if-court-upholds-impeachment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Gachagua reveals his political wild card if court upholds impeachment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WBOjsgAZuIXvlc0YLXXuEPsXKcGaZdFUwsMtyenB.jpg Gachagua has unveiled a political succession plan for Mt Kenya, saying he has groomed a team of youthful leaders to take over should the courts bar him from contesting elective office. Gachagua reveals his political wild card if court upholds impeachment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553609/from-power-to-jail-how-secret-affair-pregnancy-and-murder-plot-led-to-obados-conviction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 From power to jail: How secret affair, pregnancy and murder plot led to Obado's conviction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tbDQMAE0c1YvKz3dLuJsaEHSrhFgesmNhdJr4WiB.jpg Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused have been convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno and her unborn child after the court found an eight-year trail of circumstantial evidence. From power to jail: How secret affair, pregnancy and murder plot led to Obado's conviction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553616/murkomen-deflects-criticism-over-goon-violence-to-kanja 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-24 Murkomen deflects criticism over goon violence to Kanja https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CHd9Mxep0x6CQObcFoLGnIHRo8xfZiKxhEbDr6x2.jpg The debate about taming goon culture is turning out to be a blame game as top leaders, Kenyans and the clergy call for stricter measures by security forces to curb the menace. Murkomen deflects criticism over goon violence to Kanja Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-24 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/elias-mokua/article/2001553472/how-we-can-turn-young-people-into-agents-of-transformation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 How we can turn young people into agents of transformation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2BHV58gZgYpwTL6xf0gQV3EHUbXi6Lp69dQ43Xu5.jpg The 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa, underway in Nairobi, has placed young people at the heart of the regional Church's agenda. How we can turn young people into agents of transformation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553475/dangote-lamu-refinery-is-more-than-a-response-to-the-middle-east-energy-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UPso8PdLQCZOrsQNr59ra7KKn2yKKBhDH5Ve6Isg.jpg Lamu Refinery is a crucial development for East Africa as it utilises Kenya's strategic location and infrastructure to decrease the region's reliance on imported refined petroleum products. Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553479/the-asymmetric-india-pakistan-treaty-and-long-overdue-reckoning 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 The asymmetric India, Pakistan treaty and long overdue reckoning https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1pdXMAVM3B4wqSUNlPtuuVGyddQlyoqnMGhZwtfY.jpg The treaty was intended to achieve the "most complete and satisfactory utilisation of the waters of the Indus system of rivers" in a "spirit of goodwill and friendship." The asymmetric India, Pakistan treaty and long overdue reckoning Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553480/the-commonwealths-greatest-prize-lies-beyond-the-games 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 The Commonwealth's greatest prize lies beyond the games https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ysnd6zVIQRR1cKjAPdF5PiqvIFM9TpVIb7pgr8I6.jpg Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone streets for the Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth's greatest prize lies beyond the games Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001553484/eac-stakeholders-in-new-push-to-end-regional-trade-barriers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 EAC stakeholders in new push to end regional trade barriers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cYVx9BEuizco0ZMQBBelswsCde0A6B70ADDZWFyk.jpg The East African Community (EAC) secretariat has reiterated calls for its partner states to eliminate domestic administrative bottlenecks that continue to delay the movement of goods and services. EAC stakeholders in new push to end regional trade barriers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001553487/court-paves-way-for-dockers-union-polls-amid-leadership-row 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Court paves way for dockers union polls amid leadership row https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cRhaZxRU5frD6Jo3FmqqJ7NqiMkIJe1p70my9Ndm.jpg The court has rejected a bid by the Dock Workers Union’s acting general secretary, Sulman Owour, and his interim team to block the elections board, clearing the way for union polls to proceed. Court paves way for dockers union polls amid leadership row Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001553488/kenya-urged-to-invest-in-its-manpower-to-secure-maritime-future 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Kenya urged to invest in its manpower to secure maritime future https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UHxzISTFQHCakqCTN9I5Ysoil4FSJq98pKZqWU2C.jpg Maritime analysts say that more than 80 per cent of global trade is carried by sea, and the food on our tables, the fuel in our vehicles, and the medicines in our hospitals all arrive by ship. Kenya urged to invest in its manpower to secure maritime future Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553489/judgment-day-all-eyes-on-obado-as-court-rules-on-sharon-otieno-murder-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Judgment day: All eyes on Obado as court rules on Sharon Otieno murder case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eGPi6uaG8cfc5TDJ6hQdd34eoSV6Hm9XzGSZP6OV.jpg The High Court will on Thursday deliver judgment in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two former aides, in the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno. Judgment day: All eyes on Obado as court rules on Sharon Otieno murder case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001553491/the-futuristic-buildings-where-residential-and-commercial-spaces-merge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 The futuristic buildings where residential and commercial spaces merge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/In1YzSq2G7wI2vlVWTeEp2MHUPMlLjJETdqiKF0c.jpg Think of it. You live in a place where you no longer drive or commute to work. Your office is on the fifth floor of a 55th-floor building. Your apartment is on the 20th floor of the same building. The futuristic buildings where residential and commercial spaces merge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001553493/kmrcs-sh94b-sustainability-bond-signals-new-era-for-housing-finance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 KMRC's Sh9.4b sustainability bond signals new era for housing finance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RPyrrRrFwOGr343LJfKGYbMM0JrCBrMwE6nSeH04.jpg In May this year, Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company issued a sustainability bond on Nairobi Stock Exchange(NSE). The listing attracted investor demand exceeded by 312.8 per cent to hit Sh9.4 billion KMRC's Sh9.4b sustainability bond signals new era for housing finance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001553494/inside-huge-cash-withdrawals-from-affordable-housing-kitty 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Inside huge cash withdrawals from affordable housing kitty https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rOOFWZwKHZh51R5uQCjYi7QnbafXZuv8JQKYyEK1.jpg The clarification comes a few days after a local daily reported that the money in refunds had been withdrawn by Kenyans, who had signed up on the platform to save towards owning houses. Inside huge cash withdrawals from affordable housing kitty Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001553496/developer-eyes-nairobis-diplomatic-hub-with-new-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Developer eyes Nairobi's diplomatic hub with new project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YCJrY4HqFFqK0SWgwCAE0jMgHvgGDuf9mlenTngh.jpg The skyline of Nairobi's diplomatic district is set to change after Kenyan entrepreneur Mohamed Bishar launched a Sh2 billion serviced apartments project in Gigiri targeting expats Developer eyes Nairobi's diplomatic hub with new project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553497/kenya-to-tap-chinese-power-expertise-to-boost-manufacturing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Kenya to tap Chinese power expertise to boost manufacturing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1Ti0NeroAnzYGhocHdDsZs3bT1sNLmTaQWxLVEG3.jpg The government plans to tap into the developed Chinese power generation market in a bid to transform Kenya into a regional manufacturing hub. Kenya to tap Chinese power expertise to boost manufacturing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553498/sbm-bank-kenyas-profit-jumps-171pc-as-deposits-near-sh100b 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 SBM Bank Kenya's profit jumps 171pc as deposits near Sh100b https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PBGnvmFtrOjV468ruRE1SBQcczfyfpMkR9RMTXnQ.jpg SBM Bank Kenya has reported a 171 per cent growth in profit before tax to Sh548 million over the first half to June 2026, up from Sh202 million in the same period last year. SBM Bank Kenya's profit jumps 171pc as deposits near Sh100b Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553500/nairobi-champions-keen-to-end-their-long-wait-for-national-glory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Nairobi champions keen to end their long wait for national glory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WddAXKRsPhiol3rqfYJCYCi0G0qAjRjDpOx3MCBg.jpg After featuring at all national games since 2016, Nairobi Region girls’ volleyball champions Soweto Academy are hoping that their eight years of consistency will count for something this year.  Nairobi champions keen to end their long wait for national glory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553501/from-tsc-critic-to-commissioner-the-irony-of-sossions-return 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 From TSC critic to commissioner: The irony of Sossion's return https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yYCHjc4SvnszFBXgAoT97OPdzibe3bGp56whrrNf.jpg President Ruto has nominated former Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion to serve as a commissioner of the Teachers Service Commission — the institution he battled over teachers' rights. From TSC critic to commissioner: The irony of Sossion's return Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553502/kenyan-boxers-beaming-with-confidence-as-commonwealth-games-kick-off 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Kenyan boxers beaming with confidence as Commonwealth Games kick off https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hjC8nWtZDmXA3WDDzXn29Yoe1LsOcMim3YN8rREU.jpg Kenyan boxers are determined to win medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games that kicks off in Glasgow, Scotland, today. Kenyan boxers beaming with confidence as Commonwealth Games kick off Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553504/this-man-charles-owino-loyalist-spin-doctor-comes-to-defend-the-indefensible 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 This man, Charles Owino: Loyalist 'spin doctor ', comes to defend the indefensible https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/99yA213iSwMbgZueWAEKdYixaQ4kIZiUkGErX9QA.jpg The appointment of Charles Owino as government spokesperson has raised questions over his ability to serve with impartiality and communicate government business in a transparent manner. This man, Charles Owino: Loyalist 'spin doctor ', comes to defend the indefensible Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553505/ag-oduor-to-audit-laws 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 AG Oduor to audit laws https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wzlZtoFZkfqeKsqBfvHFYWSErKAgMKPVwL7LrBRp.jpg Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor has set in motion a comprehensive process to audit laws, as part of addressing persistent governance gaps in the legal system. AG Oduor to audit laws Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553506/why-the-presidents-allies-are-desperate-for-a-divided-mt-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Why the President's allies are desperate for a divided Mt Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3gbtUaDseYi9WcskJcUUwxablsQJTZz2huELmohz.jpg More leaders from across the political divide have also come out in condemnation of recent remarks by Public Affairs Cabinet Secretary Geoffery Ruku Why the President's allies are desperate for a divided Mt Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553507/court-boycott-paralyses-business-as-lsk-judiciary-standoff-deepens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Court boycott paralyses business as LSK, Judiciary standoff deepens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JCMwBArsD3l6h2omIFl3JWD1m6HPSv1TYO4CLuUm.jpg  A nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya paralysed proceedings in several courts across the country, exposing a standoff between the Bar and the Bench. Court boycott paralyses business as LSK, Judiciary standoff deepens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553508/why-teachers-are-demanding-fresh-pay-talks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Why teachers are demanding fresh pay talks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NNIQ7i5PjUrDTotCGzzy5cFnkhpouQRbusRjvwPu.jpg Teachers are demanding an immediate review of their current salary deal after the government awarded substantially higher pay rises to civil servants, leading to a huge salary difference. Why teachers are demanding fresh pay talks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553509/albert-ojwang-murder-how-officers-actions-in-cctv-contradict-their-bosss-statement 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Albert Ojwang murder: How officers' actions in CCTV contradict their boss's statement https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/arCSU1Ovhsoo7DQKPJvlwcwhcdQ2oLzSJBLmtI5N.jpg Police actions after they put teacher Albert Ojwang in the boot of their vehicle from the cells sold them out. Albert Ojwang murder: How officers' actions in CCTV contradict their boss's statement Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553511/clergy-2027-elections-may-be-flawed-if-goons-are-not-tamed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Clergy: 2027 elections may be flawed if goons are not tamed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SAYtMGDk70zxvMq5Sqk4vF4RHkfABW03bRgiS7JU.jpg The clergy has warned that the 2027 General Election may not be free and fair if the goon culture is not dealt with as soon as possible. Clergy: 2027 elections may be flawed if goons are not tamed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/family-wellness/article/2001553512/joy-as-isiolo-gets-first-care-centre-for-the-elderly 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Joy as Isiolo gets first care centre for the elderly https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/h7GqaX0KABVXkjF1VjW8WqM4ILnvzcUok5f2w9jx.jpg It was joyous day for Isiolo residents as a first-ever care centre for the vulnerable older persons was opened. Joy as Isiolo gets first care centre for the elderly Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553513/hyenas-impose-night-lockdown-in-mara-villages 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Hyenas impose night lockdown in Mara villages https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9Zgj1MBCNSsLyA9CuDoms1tLy1yR8Ok7c10wcJo2.jpg As the sun sinks behind the Maasai Mara, families living along the edges of the world-famous wildlife ecosystem know their day is over—not because of government orders, but hyenas. Hyenas impose night lockdown in Mara villages Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553515/mark-toos-family-ends-decade-long-sh7-billion-estate-dispute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Mark Too's family ends decade-long Sh7 billion estate dispute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SjASm9rdw1dVILejlYmKLYAjyaudQYQaNZ8ewTay.jpg A decade-long succession dispute over the estate of the late former nominated MP Mark Too has finally been resolved after the parties reached a court-approved settlement. Mark Too's family ends decade-long Sh7 billion estate dispute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553516/uproar-greets-decision-to-shift-mashujaa-day-national-fete-from-iten-to-eldoret 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Uproar greets decision to shift Mashujaa Day national fete from Iten to Eldoret https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/h1GH5zFO4g7M5ntNuxNZHMLgcOFOIRII4kHWJWlM.jpg Uproar has greeted a decision to move the 2026 Mashujaa Day national celebrations from Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet to Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Uproar greets decision to shift Mashujaa Day national fete from Iten to Eldoret Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001553517/dual-citizenship-claim-raises-questions-on-abducted-businessman 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Dual citizenship claim raises questions on abducted businessman https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QzJCYKEEfcnylGwTdaqRP6h18DzgDULK67FiPRgz.jpg Questions abound over the true identity of a 51-year-old businessman whose alleged abduction from Nairobi and subsequent deportation to South Sudan has taken a new twist. Dual citizenship claim raises questions on abducted businessman Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553518/drama-at-nakuru-law-courts-during-lsk-nationwide-boycott 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Drama at Nakuru Law Courts during LSK nationwide boycott https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BbGxi4fLAm3WRT5ht8am5ehJ65aEdL3w8myfK8gw.jpg The Nakuru Law Court was yesterday morning treated to a drama during the nationwide boycott of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after a magistrate dismissed a case without basis. Drama at Nakuru Law Courts during LSK nationwide boycott Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553519/gachagua-voter-numbers-to-determine-oppositions-flagbearer 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Gachagua: Voter numbers to determine Opposition's flagbearer https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZKjGjoIjBjsJ956RM87MIA65UIFcmGUFtWDCrIGc.jpg Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that the United Opposition's presidential candidate will be determined by the number of votes each principal can marshal. Gachagua: Voter numbers to determine Opposition's flagbearer Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553522/east-or-west-rutos-headache-as-rivals-thwart-push-for-mt-kenya-split 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 East or West? Ruto's headache as rivals thwart push for Mt Kenya split https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nPyYdE4eR5Zu2fWOpcWx7zth8ZFgUuXBmHGLJ2cx.jpg The political battle for Mt Kenya’s influential voting bloc has intensified, with a section of leaders dismissing claims that the region is splitting into East and West. East or West? Ruto's headache as rivals thwart push for Mt Kenya split Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553268/safe-but-scared-tales-of-mathare-floods-survivors 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Safe but scared...: Tales of Mathare floods survivors https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/U6V7ZT73CLfBmyVwcQsNeHJGBxtsMVKQV6WXrtpW.jpg Two years after floodwaters swept through her neighbourhood, forcing her family to leave everything behind, 22-year-old Wendy Ochieng now lives on higher ground. Safe but scared...: Tales of Mathare floods survivors Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001553524/kerich-sneaks-back-to-city-hall-as-questions-linger-over-his-role 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Kerich sneaks back to City Hall as questions linger over his role https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QKsribWDf4xHjgfbUwk3zLuNdwUvIYQFWC6WL4c4.jpg Embattled Nairobi County Executive Member Charles Kerich returned to City Hall on Tuesday, marking the end of his prolonged absence. Kerich sneaks back to City Hall as questions linger over his role Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/golf/article/2001553531/injured-sandhu-limps-to-77th-limuru-open-victory 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Injured Sandhu limps to 77th Limuru Open victory https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/977ErTLbItuzfWoiONkAIkwaDpHqUadPnyeFXflh.jpg In the elite Limuru Open, a stacked field of 98 top-tier amateurs - capped at an unforgiving handicap of 4.3, battled the pristine fairways. Injured Sandhu limps to 77th Limuru Open victory Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553532/us-russia-diplomats-discuss-ukraine-war-in-manila 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 US, Russia diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cLinT2QZJKYyXVZ29cboaJRJnDQU0VxbxiUHFafT.jpg Discussions aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine have been at a standstill, with US attention now focused on the Middle East and Moscow maintaining its demand that Kyiv cede territory. US, Russia diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001553533/ai-catches-up-with-humans-to-score-100pc-at-top-maths-contest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 AI catches up with humans to score 100pc at top maths contest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6yJTaHNDkqFwbJMWsJHris9OL9S1sfoliJIQakWe.jpg Two Chinese tech companies said their AI models each achieved 100 percent on the questions given to human hopefuls at this month's International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). AI catches up with humans to score 100pc at top maths contest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553535/six-candidates-in-race-to-lead-un-set-for-televised-debate 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Tok8hbbguWtWWM27kwPTG8ohH87qc61gjvas1j4g.jpg Many states are also calling for a woman to hold the position for the first time. Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001553536/chads-desert-east-faces-dire-need-for-access-to-water 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Chad's desert east faces 'dire need' for access to water https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uoooJc6HIWTAaHyQuK5SAbZiCJUNVShdt0tb79u7.jpg In Chad's far-flung east, a "dire need" for water blights lives and fuels deadly violence over access to wells in an impoverished and sweltering desert region. Chad's desert east faces 'dire need' for access to water Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553537/tokyo-reports-most-heat-related-hospitalisations-since-2010-one-dead 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Tokyo reports most heat-related hospitalisations since 2010, one dead https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CzqQpQE6DOTbZcDVJHVXFQqypHtwDYi7Jf6mfwNf.jpg The Tokyo Fire Department said 453 people were taken to hospital on Wednesday, the highest daily count since records began in 2010. Tokyo reports most heat-related hospitalisations since 2010, one dead Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553538/deadly-wildfires-force-thousands-from-homes-in-parts-of-europe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tJxCgn8owDVqmbFcNDgzbfaT4WsVlB1dLLGaiZFg.jpg The fires come as southern Europe endures another spell of severe heat, with temperatures topping 40C in some areas. Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553539/haiti-needs-urgent-help-monicah-juma-tells-un-security-council 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Haiti needs urgent help, Monicah Juma tells UN Security Council https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QiBdGtlkS2W65HorlJUqB6cfVwKyIx6GFalevigl.jpg In the last three months alone, reports indicate over 1,600 civilians have been killed, with over 1.5 million others fleeing from their homes. Haiti needs urgent help, Monicah Juma tells UN Security Council Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001553540/sri-lanka-warns-of-drought-floods-from-el-nino 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Sri Lanka warns of drought, floods from El Nino https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kV4ugH9kFTXUBp2I4z98pWt6ls3OcXBuYTYFZSH1.jpg Scientists say climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events around the world. Sri Lanka warns of drought, floods from El Nino Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553544/sh582-a-day-healthy-eating-slips-out-of-reach-for-44m-kenyans-un-report-shows 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Sh582 a day: Healthy eating slips out of reach for 44m Kenyans, UN report shows https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cWUsMz6ZmWcdP6jagHmlkVEcWfZAW8DL7thnskjg.jpg Over 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet, a rise of 9.6 million since 2017, a new UN Food and Agriculture Organisation report shows. Sh582 a day: Healthy eating slips out of reach for 44m Kenyans, UN report shows Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001553547/health-services-disrupted-as-kakamega-health-workers-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Health services disrupted as Kakamega health workers strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4V8lNe98g5keqNm1aD57cgrqoSYd5MSbFh8UIKrs.jpg The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers said its members would not resume duty until the county government fulfils its promises. Health services disrupted as Kakamega health workers strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553548/airport-disruption-looms-as-aviation-workers-hold-firm-on-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Airport disruption looms as aviation workers hold firm on strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WZAyvVfLGxg2HWsRZ6CB1shmMW7FQIOh9b9AqEKy.jpg The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has maintained that its planned nationwide strike remains on course unless the government addresses its long-standing grievances. Airport disruption looms as aviation workers hold firm on strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553549/tiktok-removes-more-than-884000-videos-in-kenya-over-guideline-violations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 TikTok removes more than 884,000 videos in Kenya over guideline violations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tf0SkpfkAR6Mn03kHpsaqAXmdGXxuwE0RiH911vY.jpg Over 884,591 videos deleted in Kenya over guideline violations in Q1 2026, TikTok says some 48,000 underage accounts deactivated. TikTok removes more than 884,000 videos in Kenya over guideline violations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/volleyball-and-handball/article/2001553550/shame-of-sh300000-reward-for-kvf-league-champs-after-grueling-season 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Shame of Sh300,000 reward for KVF league champs after grueling season https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YJQl9GUVU4xQyNxxN6j8sY1kgjhkLXTAJwQaBSHy.jpg This season’s campaign delivered everything volleyball enthusiasts could crave: tactical masterclasses, resilient comebacks and the birth of new contenders.  Shame of Sh300,000 reward for KVF league champs after grueling season Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553552/aviation-workers-give-ultimatum-over-unmet-demands 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Aviation workers give ultimatum over unmet demands https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6hw13k4vR09kJQInzXzdk4pp0Wl18ZmfKsTjYmwf.jpg At the centre of the dispute is KCAA, where the union says workers have gone for more than 11 years without a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or salary review. Aviation workers give ultimatum over unmet demands Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001553553/why-japans-service-to-others-ahead-of-self-motto-is-a-valuable-lesson-for-nairobi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Why Japan's service to others ahead of self motto is a valuable lesson for Nairobi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fehmGpEbyEnAdBhJKE6efU4Bu16MhZhCdjAQD3iy.jpg Japan is one of the most developed countries in the world. From my recent visit to the country, I can confidently attribute this development to its very value-based culture. Why Japan's service to others ahead of self motto is a valuable lesson for Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553554/45-pedestrians-charged-in-fresh-ntsa-crackdown 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 45 pedestrians charged in fresh NTSA crackdown https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bSQGNFSNpdRnfHrIw63jVXuEmwXBMXxeGqwOrvP7.jpg 45 pedestrians arraigned in court after they were arrested for allegedly obstructing the free flow of traffic by failing to use the Nyayo Stadium footbridge along Mombasa Road. 45 pedestrians charged in fresh NTSA crackdown Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553557/applying-for-a-good-conduct-certificate-new-dci-system-cuts-wait-to-24-hours 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Applying for a Good Conduct certificate? New DCI system cuts wait to 24 hours https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wZSWyNwBPrN0xuxsE2R20ihHgbatwTt7vVpClkZ0.jpg Kenyans will receive Certificates of Good Conduct within 24 hours under a new biometric identification system, replacing a process that often took more than two weeks. Applying for a Good Conduct certificate? New DCI system cuts wait to 24 hours Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553561/new-uk-pm-announces-tax-cut-for-struggling-pubs 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 New UK PM announces tax cut for struggling pubs https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/km43ekU2vlWmqtR1uqpCpVSZZaefCC0oOgM34rlE.jpg Burnham is under pressure to show he can deliver the revitalised economy Labour promised when it won power in July 2024 after 14 years in opposition. New UK PM announces tax cut for struggling pubs Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001553562/france-to-unveil-new-coach-july-28-as-zidane-waits-in-wings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 France to unveil new coach July 28 as Zidane waits in wings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EJJ7RuavKrrqsbhzibFAVk3pqTlZUq9kwzjr3yim.jpg Zinedine Zidane is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps as France head coach. France to unveil new coach July 28 as Zidane waits in wings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553563/why-uk-moved-batuk-training-to-tanzania 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Why UK moved BATUK training to Tanzania https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7dvSsLHdeCRHJGY9E7wE5r6yVH2FLaurm3nzyIV9.jpg The United Kingdom has relocated a planned military training exercise from Kenya after the licences required to hold the drills in Laikipia later this year were not approved. Why UK moved BATUK training to Tanzania Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001553564/uk-withdraws-remaining-diplomats-from-iran 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XxdpHcWmhkUfPZdtkDsy4JhIT9OVpuv8R9Nr6ZSH.jpg Britain in June withdrew its embassy staff from Iran, following in the footsteps of other European nations as well as Australia and New Zealand. UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553565/mimi-si-mjinga-nyinyi-ndio-akili-hamna-ruto-tells-off-opponents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 "Mimi si mjinga, nyinyi ndio akili hamna!" Ruto tells off opponents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pTmfSxWSH248ygO7PpWE05GZpAyQ9ZsGAot4B632.jpg Ruto argued that his administration has focused on narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, a move he said has unsettled his political competitors. "Mimi si mjinga, nyinyi ndio akili hamna!" Ruto tells off opponents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001553566/guilty-as-charged-obado-co-accused-convicted-in-sharon-otieno-murder 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Guilty as charged: Obado co-accused convicted in Sharon Otieno murder https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6C2CgYTpZPaaF6Ez5kppObVo3nrznssSYPGeCYLQ.jpg Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been convicted of the murder of Sharon Otieno. Guilty as charged: Obado co-accused convicted in Sharon Otieno murder Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553568/asean-calls-for-open-straits-as-us-iran-war-casts-shadow 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 ASEAN calls for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9UVMEykoLrf8aGA0reK1ceM0SoMKXn2Bd67pFM9b.jpg Visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week warned ASEAN envoys that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent". ASEAN calls for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553569/orengo-odm-has-been-reduced-to-a-luo-party 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Orengo: ODM has been reduced to a Luo party https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Vy11VRbFpzOUnbiCIsVJB3A9c4mJBclzn9zB0BkQ.jpg Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza political party. Orengo: ODM has been reduced to a Luo party Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001553570/fire-guts-dormitory-at-lugulu-boarding-comprehensive-school-displacing-350-pupils 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Fire guts dormitory at Lugulu Boarding Comprehensive School, displacing 350 pupils https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pEn9cMVJ86Ml74tsXBhAFVt3MNDow8IQhErZl3QF.jpg At least 350 pupils of Lugulu Boarding Comprehensive School in Bungoma County were forced to spend their night in the cold after a fire razed their dormitory on Wednesday evening. Fire guts dormitory at Lugulu Boarding Comprehensive School, displacing 350 pupils Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553571/why-nurses-are-threatening-a-nationwide-strike-from-july-29 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Why nurses are threatening a nationwide strike from July 29 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aRkyQ0whJJ1NLCw1Bb4HdGP1M4TBsCjqrEXK823c.jpg Nurses and Midwifes demand resolution of pending CBA, career guidelines and return to work formula within 7 days; threaten to join UHC workers in nationwide strike starting July 29. Why nurses are threatening a nationwide strike from July 29 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001553574/relief-to-6000-farmers-as-soya-bean-production-intensifies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Relief to 6000 farmers as soya bean production intensifies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bwhmzsKUVEyoFJBydpbUB4JNM5EFiPZ8YL6afcxH.jpg More than 6,000 young farmers in Homa Bay are improving their incomes and livelihoods through a Farm Africa-backed soya bean programme that provides funding, training and guaranteed market access. Relief to 6000 farmers as soya bean production intensifies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001553575/orders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Orders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2OgWZFt1Q9OhJxTKobBB1Km5Zrcss1WzxaiHR8or.jpg Orders Orders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553579/kenya-dubai-launch-business-council-to-unlock-trade-investment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Kenya, Dubai launch business council to unlock trade, investment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/diaBtsuLLLamylXRKWnlN26oV3oO0o6RJfMhuZht.jpg Kenya and Dubai have launched the Kenya Business Council to boost trade and investment as both countries deepen economic ties. Kenya, Dubai launch business council to unlock trade, investment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553580/kenya-dental-association-opposes-kmpdcs-proposed-scope-of-practice 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC's proposed scope of practice https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pyc5kRUQeI257d8gvQP2zBAeJLC0qkdUokbjZQln.jpg Kenya Dental Association condemns a proposed scope of practice published by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council; says it would allow unqualified individuals to provide dental services. Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC's proposed scope of practice Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553582/murkomen-police-no-longer-rely-on-gachaguas-gossip 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E8503V2tU8VtzucW9DIHgrgjf0QspoIkZffQmZ4E.jpg Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accuses former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of spreading falsehoods, saying technology-driven policing has replaced "gossip-based" investigations. Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001553583/lusaka-warns-finance-office-over-audit-compliance 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Lusaka warns finance office over audit compliance https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/p1bAZtaAX4MogywSjJxsFZCzjKHmKzOYWVScqCB7.jpg Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned county finance officials to fully comply with the ongoing audit or face disciplinary action for obstructing the process. Lusaka warns finance office over audit compliance Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001553586/women-engineers-urged-to-lead-kenyas-innovation-drive 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Women engineers urged to lead Kenya's innovation drive https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UyvGHJoYZKsbR9q6YsgxZXmVqO2gEtBKwwde1Qqb.jpg Women engineers have been urged to take the lead in developing innovative solutions to Kenya's challenges, including affordable housing, clean energy, climate resilience and AI. Women engineers urged to lead Kenya's innovation drive Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553590/cog-tells-county-boards-to-ignore-health-ministry-directive-to-absorb-uhc-workers 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 CoG tells county boards to ignore Health Ministry directive to absorb UHC workers https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wzHJZgc1n8TimyRGA5baYAxEre014EHV0I4h1IAL.jpg The CoG Chairman, Ahmed Abdullahi, wants County Public Service Boards to ignore the Ministry of Health directive to absorb the UHC workers on permanent and pensionable terms. CoG tells county boards to ignore Health Ministry directive to absorb UHC workers Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553592/ronald-ngala-utalii-college-to-open-on-september-1 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Ronald Ngala Utalii College to open on September 1 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D6LN0XQ42YxpiJcWavS1BHaOyXo5FSZzYromy356.jpg The long-awaited Ronald Ngala Utalii College, Kilifi County will officially admit its first cohort of 1,000 students on September 1, 2026. Ronald Ngala Utalii College to open on September 1 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553594/dpp-hails-obado-murder-conviction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 DPP hails Obado murder conviction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TM5L5nddP5OEWrGXdcu80B911jH36QB4xhDytT7s.jpg ODPP expressed optimism in an appropriate and deterrent sentence that reflects the gravity of the offence. DPP hails Obado murder conviction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001553599/nairobi-ramps-up-emergency-response-with-406-personnel-seven-fire-stations 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Nairobi ramps up emergency response with 406 personnel, seven fire stations https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JycogJFqt3jCbjEb62Lpfg50xZO1jpvy5hIheNmI.jpg Nairobi City County has established a 406-member Fire and Rescue workforce and operationalised seven strategically located fire stations across the capital. Nairobi ramps up emergency response with 406 personnel, seven fire stations Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553601/linda-mama-was-expanded-into-linda-jamii-ruto-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Linda Mama was expanded into Linda Jamii, Ruto says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E36VE3m3g9qghOKRcLRSXQUTcHP8x8adCYok5Zrm.jpg President William Ruto has dismissed claims that his administration scrapped the Linda Mama programme. Linda Mama was expanded into Linda Jamii, Ruto says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001553606/ogamba-defends-tvet-hiring-says-sector-meets-diversity 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Ogamba defends TVET hiring, says sector meets diversity https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z8lJ7UCdzgFhfq1M4NCeVPWwPqTCOttLfW0ICUII.jpg The Ministry of Education has defended the recruitment process in public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Ogamba defends TVET hiring, says sector meets diversity Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553610/ntsa-intensifies-road-safety-crackdown-as-school-holiday-begins 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 NTSA intensifies road safety crackdown as school holiday begins https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WY7fxhAIJbwz0bq8C29hz9fXnWRJZZupHzNwVAZQ.jpg The government has launched a nationwide road safety campaign dubbed 'Operation Watoto Wafike Salama' as schools prepare to close for the August holidays. NTSA intensifies road safety crackdown as school holiday begins Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553615/pamoja-mashujaa-day-in-the-rift-valley 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Pamoja Mashujaa Day in the Rift Valley https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PPUHyDT3RMNDzDIa5k0njCMBFT4QISJW9FFQTm8H.jpg For the first time in Kenya's history, three neighbouring counties will jointly host the country's Mashujaa Day celebrations. Pamoja Mashujaa Day in the Rift Valley Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553618/court-paves-way-for-fencing-of-kaptagat-forest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Court paves way for fencing of Kaptagat Forest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/igBdf38qMrdvU7hCSuxt4946h4S4dSHC6X6FsDAs.jpg Fencing of Kaptagat Forest will proceed after the exercise was temporarily halted by a court order last week. Court paves way for fencing of Kaptagat Forest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001553620/like-a-war-zone-france-evacuates-20000-due-to-wildfires 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 'Like a war zone': France evacuates 20,000 due to wildfires https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/10n48dhEjOIebfsXyHNQVvlCnKETypzGcMc1hSyj.jpg Black smoke darkened the skies and crackling flames roared through pine trees in a forest in southwest France as wildfires forced over 20,000 residents and holidaymakers to flee. 'Like a war zone': France evacuates 20,000 due to wildfires Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553621/who-are-the-six-candidates-vying-to-lead-the-un 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2EXfPgysfoJkPwVJxDUekB3Vx13TruoxygWRlrcJ.jpg Four women and two men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis. Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001553623/life-in-prison-for-minnesota-man-who-killed-state-lawmaker 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Life in prison for Minnesota man who killed state lawmaker https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/kOB4Rs77Th3xJ3z13TJUNKLikKxsOwVI2rubM5fw.jpg A Minnesota man who shot dead a state lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for what a judge called an "attack on democracy," US media reported. Life in prison for Minnesota man who killed state lawmaker Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553626/mps-push-for-accountability-to-empower-women-economically 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 MPs push for accountability to empower women economically https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DdonAGMQEB5fh8SNQcMt10uPOY2WIs5FMdGJO2nG.jpg MP have called for stronger accountability measures, increased funding and effective implementation of policies aimed at advancing women’s empowerment. MPs push for accountability to empower women economically Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001553627/police-officer-arrested-with-20-kgs-cannabis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Police officer arrested with 20 Kgs Cannabis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vFoM3njmeUQSOFh4sVWPKoiCMxjHmfWUqOVIA4ey.jpg An Administration Police officer has been arrested after police recovered approximately 20 kilograms of suspected cannabis sativa during a raid on a house in Nairobi's Dagoretti area. Police officer arrested with 20 Kgs Cannabis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-07-23 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001553628/rachier-to-lead-transition-committee-for-premier-league 1.0 The Standard en 2026-07-23 Rachier to lead transition Committee for Premier League https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XCKL3YCtO4dBmIuW2fz2lzzrQ48kQjTMp0mWrOAE.jpg Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and FKF Premier League clubs have agreed to establish a seven-member transition committee. 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