https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559722/kenyans-spend-longer-in-the-dark-as-power-reliability-drops 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-09 Kenyans spend longer in the dark as power reliability drops https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NWalJWONwTp3o0vskc8BcGBTnxVaW1LsAmm436fM.jpg Kenya Power’s electricity reliability deteriorated in the year to June 2026, with outages lasting longer and occurring more frequently despite increased investment in the power network. Kenyans spend longer in the dark as power reliability drops Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559724/contact-tracing-brace-for-the-worst-ebola-scenario 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-09 Contact tracing: Brace for the worst Ebola scenario https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CUwsjw81Py1CpNRQO9DDYJlq4VBn4XifyZykEAvn.jpg Health experts are warning that gaps in Ebola contact tracing and border surveillance could allow further infections, urging Kenya to strengthen monitoring and prepare for a wider outbreak. Contact tracing: Brace for the worst Ebola scenario Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559725/ebola-is-here-stay-vigilant-experts-urge-kenyans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-09 Ebola is here; stay vigilant, experts urge Kenyans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fbuExcX9dxYr9kQcCjEIUFuGz6nLbsDqisF6p5ek.jpg Health experts are urging Kenyans to stay vigilant, follow public health measures and seek early medical attention while avoiding panic and stigma following the country’s first imported Ebola case. Ebola is here; stay vigilant, experts urge Kenyans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559727/matara-i-did-not-kill-wahu-she-attacked-me-over-sh50000-dispute 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-09 Matara: I did not kill Wahu, she attacked me over Sh50,000 dispute https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KhuiSZza9Q8M7wiLcUFlMl7TMAlgNMvEwxOUF18o.jpg John Matara has denied killing Starlet Wahu, telling the High Court that she attacked him with a knife during a dispute over a Sh50,000 payment and that he fled after being injured. Matara: I did not kill Wahu, she attacked me over Sh50,000 dispute Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559729/mudavadi-clashes-with-petitioners-over-kenyans-trapped-in-russia-ukraine-conflict 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-09 Mudavadi clashes with petitioners over Kenyans trapped in Russia-Ukraine conflict https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dXNkQvPTw0dvKY5awwXNLtWqmBrcIaXaaHRfvCsy.jpg Prime Minister CS Musalia Mudavadi and families of Kenyans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have differed over the number of affected citizens, with calls for a verified national register. Mudavadi clashes with petitioners over Kenyans trapped in Russia-Ukraine conflict Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001559738/harambee-starlets-rout-hapless-seychelles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-09 Harambee Starlets rout hapless Seychelles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/4HmVQCZmgQRQFllXEghEZK0iv8qAmjrfxjEUFb3Z.jpg Harambee Starlets thrashed Seychelles 11-0 in their Olympic qualifier first leg, putting Kenya in a strong position ahead of Monday’s return match. Harambee Starlets rout hapless Seychelles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-09 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559624/udas-tricks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 UDA's tricks... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/o2W0ErL1DrGFjZL4kGPTulhXnLdbyN2MyAjD870M.jpg UDA's tricks... UDA's tricks... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001559627/resolve-lecturers-strike-to-end-suffering-among-students-and-parents 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Resolve lecturers' strike to end suffering among students and parents https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ISvzhHtSv7k8r1wrVZgKLkQja3D40PJnuh1jpzv9.jpg The government and UASU should urgently resolve their differences over university funding and the 2025–2029 CBA to end the lecturers’ strike and spare students and families further disruption. Resolve lecturers' strike to end suffering among students and parents Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559630/trump-wave 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Trump wave https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mhyddJGzpFxKMrvjStWWq0ENnHaYBUI8ansU2nYN.jpg Trump Wave Trump wave Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559638/uhuru-vs-ruto-when-an-alligator-tells-you-the-crocodile-is-sick 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Uhuru vs Ruto: When an alligator tells you the crocodile is sick... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Kwvtt4C7yeHgKUASamc5Ia7Ef1yPpVNIYfgmBnvx.jpg Uhuru Kenyatta and Moses Kuria’s explosive claims about past presidential elections raise serious questions about electoral integrity and whether the allegations warrant formal investigation. Uhuru vs Ruto: When an alligator tells you the crocodile is sick... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559641/judiciary-has-a-critical-role-in-protection-of-our-environment 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Judiciary has a critical role in protection of our environment https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/c2J4a55jfTLqNzGQAhorcjn6f05jTzpYqF4S3lFJ.jpg Kenya’s Judiciary must play a stronger role in preventing irreversible environmental damage by protecting forests, wildlife and ecosystems while courts consider conservation disputes. Judiciary has a critical role in protection of our environment Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559645/kenya-turns-to-ai-sports-events-to-hit-55m-visitor-target-in-tourism-growth-push 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Kenya turns to AI, sports events to hit 5.5m visitor target in tourism growth push https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F6VcEE45oicwqHC5WfPSLRHgnlLhr4uYiWBtk1Wk.jpg Kenya is targeting 5.5 million international visitors by 2028, using AI, sports and diversified tourism products to drive growth. Kenya turns to AI, sports events to hit 5.5m visitor target in tourism growth push Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/shipping-logistics/article/2001559647/mega-ship-call-dangote-refinery-lifts-lamus-economic-prospects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Mega ship call, Dangote refinery lifts Lamu's economic prospects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F3ijMjkBMiboQgtNaSb5XnMR82dPHr1w5znutpNP.jpg Lamu Port has handled its largest-ever single-vessel discharge after MV Hamouna delivered about 5,200 TEUs, highlighting the port’s growing role as a regional maritime hub. Mega ship call, Dangote refinery lifts Lamu's economic prospects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559648/inside-raila-odingas-mausoleum-a-memorial-built-around-legacy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Inside Raila Odinga's mausoleum: A memorial built around legacy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QB4RbYnVecEOezGYpW0wIhqhMXcT3mRhmvCY8CXt.jpg President Ruto has unveiled Raila Odinga’s mausoleum in Siaya, a memorial that captures the late former PM's political journey and legacy through architecture, photographs and artworks. Inside Raila Odinga's mausoleum: A memorial built around legacy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559649/rent-over-food-struggles-of-households-to-keep-roofs-over-their-heads 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Rent over food: Struggles of households to keep roofs over their heads https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CBQd1OIxztiMGpbZ9ulBuEO4KG1E3460TKsvYB4I.jpg Rising housing costs are forcing many Kenyan households to sacrifice food, healthcare, education and savings just to keep a roof over their heads. Rent over food: Struggles of households to keep roofs over their heads Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559650/from-drc-to-kampala-and-nairobi-did-patient-zero-escape-from-ebola-treatment-centre 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 From DRC to Kampala and Nairobi: Did Patient Zero escape from Ebola treatment centre? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/48Pej5Ipa4qLShIBCExyReQCKnZJjGZ9fsglx4vc.jpg Investigators are tracing the journey of Kenya’s first confirmed Ebola patient from treatment in eastern DRC through Uganda to Nairobi, raising questions about how he crossed borders while ill. From DRC to Kampala and Nairobi: Did Patient Zero escape from Ebola treatment centre? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559652/ebola-case-exposes-gaps-in-kenyas-preparedness 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ebola case exposes gaps in Kenya's preparedness https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/O4Q1D7eeoYdvtjJrCvpRmhrdeiySCBRcbQMwjtj2.jpg Kenya’s Ebola response faces scrutiny over delayed diagnosis, possible gaps at JKIA and the challenge of tracing everyone who may have come into contact with the first confirmed patient. Ebola case exposes gaps in Kenya's preparedness Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559653/2027-plan-gachaguas-dcp-to-partner-with-sifunas-tep 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 2027 plan: Gachagua's DCP to partner with Sifuna's TEP https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eaw9tJ1tRe97pEtwSmCnoGJ8pdVWkRxBzEBVfyHU.jpg Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid is reshaping Opposition alliances, with Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP signalling willingness to work with him and potentially strengthen his claim to the Opposition ticket. 2027 plan: Gachagua's DCP to partner with Sifuna's TEP Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559654/we-wont-pay-for-livestock-killed-by-security-officers-says-murkomen 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 We won't pay for livestock killed by security officers, says Murkomen https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7jcgT2VjzaQgVucxjeHQJLC1pFc35441QZSl0OWI.jpg Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has ruled out Sh70 million compensation for Samburu families whose 763 livestock were killed during a security operation, citing the lack of a legal framework. We won't pay for livestock killed by security officers, says Murkomen Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559655/why-kiharu-mp-ndindi-nyoro-was-suspended-from-parliamentary-business 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Why Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was suspended from parliamentary business https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EsL41PvADzM0TRlDQ2seU3xPbokuo00cKjD7X8mt.jpg Wetang’ula ruled that Nyoro would remain free to attend House sittings but would not be allowed to contribute or transact any business until he apologises. Why Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was suspended from parliamentary business Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001559658/revealed-why-kenyans-are-pushed-to-unsafe-housing 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Revealed: Why Kenyans are pushed to unsafe housing https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zXcwxNNtoUoiFC3oddWvryoDplBrGOeTZKpmPMMT.jpg More than half of Kenyans accept housing safety risks because safer homes are unaffordable or unavailable, with informal settlements facing even greater insecurity amid rising housing shortages. Revealed: Why Kenyans are pushed to unsafe housing Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001559659/kenya-launches-green-building-hub-to-power-sustainable-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Kenya launches green building hub to power sustainable projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LtrjM3RgGBQxEIzRMOEHitrUa3Tni8h0pV91hlJl.jpg Kenya has launched a national green-building repository to connect sustainable projects, technologies and investment opportunities while accelerating climate-resilient construction. Kenya launches green building hub to power sustainable projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001559660/lamu-rebuilds-itself-brick-by-brick-after-years-of-terror-attacks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Lamu rebuilds itself brick by brick after years of terror attacks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5bHhM3ufLaKGpN4m2qUnIkGg86yhazjqbTCw1Lc8.jpg Lamu is rebuilding after years of Al-Shabaab attacks, with the new port, Dangote refinery plans and affordable housing projects driving fresh investment and development. Lamu rebuilds itself brick by brick after years of terror attacks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001559661/nakuru-joins-race-for-the-skies-after-elevation-to-city-status 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Nakuru joins race for the skies after elevation to city status https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EE4zDuOX3BxU1IMtd7FL5hJfNIjC2guoAcuEFTHP.jpg Nakuru is experiencing a skyline boom after gaining city status, with landmark high-rise projects expected to reshape the city’s identity, attract investment and spur infrastructure upgrades. Nakuru joins race for the skies after elevation to city status Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001559662/harambee-starlets-launch-la-2028-olympic-ticket-quest-against-seychelles 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Harambee Starlets launch LA 2028 Olympic ticket quest against Seychelles https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VmaQQiThl6K87DjvB5e8vrEZe3cmA5h2JW26zIZ7.jpg Harambee Starlets begin their 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign against Seychelles, hoping to bounce back from their disappointing WAFCON exit and secure a place in the third round. Harambee Starlets launch LA 2028 Olympic ticket quest against Seychelles Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559663/how-young-kenyans-can-give-2027-elections-meaning 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 How young Kenyans can give 2027 elections meaning https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CP9mrTlwYMa29W8jogER479waR0TjPuUD1rPbo1Q.jpg Young Kenyans can give the 2027 elections meaning by registering, voting and using their collective will to demand accountable leadership rather than withdrawing from the electoral process. How young Kenyans can give 2027 elections meaning Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559664/why-launch-of-afcra-matters-for-african-countries-and-the-world 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Why launch of AfCRA matters for African countries and the world https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/BgMAlGjoQHHMqeQnYXnSnGLLzka4hQ7qmoyqFBEy.jpg Africa Credit Rating Agency's launch in Mauritius aims to improve African credit ratings, lower borrowing costs and attract investment by better reflecting the continent’s economic realities. Why launch of AfCRA matters for African countries and the world Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559668/ntsa-banks-on-new-initiative-to-promote-road-safety-for-school-children 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 NTSA banks on new initiative to promote road safety for school children https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Nk7xcAZjIPCx6oct6mWeisJJTFQIUdxpY4BM6kto.jpg At least 3,900 people have died in road crashes across the country between January and October, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said. NTSA banks on new initiative to promote road safety for school children Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559669/farmers-can-seek-compensation-for-fake-subsidised-fertiliser-court-rules 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Farmers can seek compensation for fake subsidised fertiliser, court rules https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NlaqsP0GQCsSUnlxF68IduGHtgkRC9wCH1Qj0eZc.jpg Justice Gregory Mutai found that the then Cabinet Secretary failed to appoint a board which was to advise on the right fertiliser to buy, and the quality of fertiliser did not match the labels. Farmers can seek compensation for fake subsidised fertiliser, court rules Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559671/italian-agents-and-alleged-dci-officers-linked-to-sh89m-plot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 'Italian agents' and alleged DCI officers linked to Sh8.9m plot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zVCWcZhu9ISxeBUOUah4wi7Y44Ejrtg9sz8OZKvK.jpg The suspects are Periziosi Modestino and Stefano Lamuria, who allegedly introduced themselves as Italian special agents, and Edwin Ochieng and Ibrahim Hussein. 'Italian agents' and alleged DCI officers linked to Sh8.9m plot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559672/manufacturers-challenge-433-per-cent-industrial-sugar-tax-increase-in-court 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Manufacturers challenge 433 per cent industrial sugar tax increase in court https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gyPJ9jmaukC8khXajP45XGHd2LrlWlZiYyyoGqNx.jpg The manufacturers’ umbrella said that of the 11 sugar factories milling sugar, none of them produces the crucial component. Manufacturers challenge 433 per cent industrial sugar tax increase in court Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559673/police-recover-firearm-and-livestock-in-turkana-operation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Police recover firearm, and livestock in Turkana operation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1A6Fy23KiOagSn1N4RTTCJH2WC8Zofun8LHIbgLQ.jpg The driver of the lorry was arrested and taken to Kainuk police station where the lorry is also being detained for transporting the animals without proper documentation. Police recover firearm, and livestock in Turkana operation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559674/learners-with-special-needs-face-barriers-to-quality-education 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Learners with special needs face barriers to quality education https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/k1HPoO6Uawfxf5EBzZqThnjwQUCW1jNVuSGpa0hj.jpg These gaps can affect learners’ ability to access lessons, move around school independently, communicate and participate fully in school life. Learners with special needs face barriers to quality education Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001559675/hearing-of-samburu-herders-case-to-stop-wildlife-conservancy-investor-land-lease-ends 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Hearing of Samburu herders' case to stop wildlife conservancy, investor land lease ends https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gWONKl6mL8Hx1bE64SHKXzPULppPHz7SYGBkce6m.jpg The case, heard both physically and virtually before High Court Judge Mboya Oguttu, saw five witnesses testify. Hearing of Samburu herders' case to stop wildlife conservancy, investor land lease ends Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559676/ogamba-admits-lack-of-centralised-data-on-teenage-pregnancies-among-learners 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ogamba admits lack of centralised data on teenage pregnancies among learners https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qHIy1Ayt8Xg8sRAK6ckSGKeXbaR6FqZa7lueUYCv.jpg Ogamba said the 2020 Re-entry Guidelines, school heads and teachers serve as the primary points of contact for identifying and reporting cases of pregnant learners and child mothers. Ogamba admits lack of centralised data on teenage pregnancies among learners Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559678/court-certifies-urgent-fresh-petition-challenging-dangote-lamu-refinery 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Court certifies urgent fresh petition challenging Dangote Lamu refinery https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ibzWLGtdsKV3omrn1htzUryoMJYvYN4K8fFx8MI5.jpg The High Court has certified urgent a fresh petition seeking disclosure of key agreements and public commitments surrounding the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu. Court certifies urgent fresh petition challenging Dangote Lamu refinery Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559680/buyers-stranded-as-sh600m-jeevanjee-housing-project-stalls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Buyers stranded as Sh600m Jeevanjee housing project stalls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yxHt9qM33WKcQEImUPK6z4EN72OUwsrAHGiJvuoZ.jpg Construction stalled in 2022, and promised completion dates have repeatedly passed without delivery. Buyers stranded as Sh600m Jeevanjee housing project stalls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559681/distillers-and-bar-owners-partner-with-police-to-curb-lethal-alcohol-in-kitengela 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Distillers and bar owners partner with police to curb lethal alcohol in Kitengela https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/9gabKaQBoDu0LfvEjgdgeYrSEx6N2zu1WFN3KAk1.jpg The commitment was made during a joint stakeholders' meeting in Kitengela town. Distillers and bar owners partner with police to curb lethal alcohol in Kitengela Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559685/health-workers-call-for-protection-in-ebola-response 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Health workers call for protection in Ebola response https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UrEBSV1E4ez4PZQVIobC2sCHYjDWaymKeqSE1igP.jpg Government should ensure health facilities have adequate personal protective equipment, isolation units remain fully operational and surveillance at ports of entry is intensified. Health workers call for protection in Ebola response Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001559687/taiwan-says-exports-hit-record-in-september-on-ai-demand 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eNQ3isllxeHORNoMmZ9NADwa7AAIWUoCcQc7y5Rz.jpg Taiwan's exports hit a record high of $87.2 billion in September, the government said Thursday, thanks to skyrocketing global demand for artificial intelligence hardware. Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559688/court-orders-mental-tests-for-police-officers-accused-of-killing-lawyer-kyalo-mbobu 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Court orders mental tests for police officers accused of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/l71MgDd1e0ucHJ85ITCzZdmXmUL0IBio4vn5xVdt.jpg The duo appeared before Kibera High Court Judge Diana Kavedza but did not take a plea after the prosecution sought orders for them to undergo a mental assessment. Court orders mental tests for police officers accused of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001559690/coast-guard-puts-rescue-teams-on-standby-as-el-nino-rains-loom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Coast Guard puts rescue teams on standby as El Nino rains loom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/b0QN0RlRXzKtzWbVgQuFztAOn4c8w8qCtLphxLvZ.jpg The Kenya Coast Guard has put rescue teams and vessels on standby in flood-prone areas as El Niño rains loom, with preparations covering the coast, lakes and rivers ahead of the peak rainfall period. Coast Guard puts rescue teams on standby as El Nino rains loom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/explainers/article/2001559693/explainer-are-flights-safe-amid-kenyas-ebola-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Explainer: Are flights safe amid Kenya's Ebola case? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hNQjMd3f9T0zSCaMpqZwSmePnagH4XNalo5kn9YN.jpg KCAA also requires travellers to observe routine hand hygiene and requires operators to provide passenger manifests and health declaration forms to port health officers when requested. Explainer: Are flights safe amid Kenya's Ebola case? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559694/githunguri-mp-gathoni-wamuchomba-quits-uda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba quits UDA https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hqUKdMBSUYaFSaDEjgnGZ8Pcm088Oc6sHLCy0apa.jpg Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba accuses UDA of selective justice and double standards, says she won’t seek re-election on the party’s ticket. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba quits UDA Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559695/why-kenyans-face-a-10-year-wait-for-old-age-cash-support 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Why Kenyans face a 10-year wait for old-age cash support https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0WXiB87et24395I8RzZQNBouQcSSNN2lu2tqxcdN.jpg Kenya faces a 10-year gap in social protection for older people, with the Constitution recognising them at 60 while the main government cash transfer starts at 70. Why Kenyans face a 10-year wait for old-age cash support Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559696/duale-kenya-remains-safe-for-travel-despite-ebola-case 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Duale: Kenya remains safe for travel despite Ebola case https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QtGv80LGi84qlg0qPOmOGZsAcIiYdmQpXoe7wRLs.jpg Health CS Aden Duale urges airlines, tourists and businesses to maintain normal operations, says Kenya remains safe for travel, trade and investment despite its first imported Ebola case. Duale: Kenya remains safe for travel despite Ebola case Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559697/wamuchomba-questions-ownership-of-nairobi-coffee-exchange 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Wamuchomba questions ownership of Nairobi coffee exchange https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gMBRN68gLG14EJ5RW95ldLMVlcks2AJr6B8KPw5d.jpg Wamuchomba argued that the NCE should not operate under murky corporate structures that leave coffee farmers in the dark about how their produce and revenues are managed. Wamuchomba questions ownership of Nairobi coffee exchange Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559698/wamuchomba-demands-suspension-of-tea-export-levy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Wamuchomba demands suspension of tea export levy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X9uQxYn6S1kWcO8IXCYMXnqPQdSPfBi3Krujvnt7.jpg Githunguri MP Wamuchomba urges Agriculture Ministry to suspend 0.8 per cent tea export levy, cites declining tea bonuses and financial distress on farmers. Wamuchomba demands suspension of tea export levy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001559699/replace-kaguku-market-contractor-immediately-dp-kindiki-orders 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Replace Kaguku market contractor immediately, DP Kindiki orders https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JGqVVL9wR0hULe6upFwTFvY9L8iSu0HHyX7Ho0GT.jpg Inspecting the facility, Kindiki noted that the contractor had fallen severely behind schedule, leaving local traders waiting for a modern trading space. Replace Kaguku market contractor immediately, DP Kindiki orders Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001559700/even-if-you-pay-me-millions-mccarthy-warns-harambee-stars-against-dreaming-too-big-at-afcon-2027 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 'Even if you pay me millions': McCarthy warns Harambee Stars against dreaming too big at AFCON 2027 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/NddqH91ZcCzBW6dQWJlrlf3Nfv2jC8ZTglWP49s9.jpg McCartrhy was particularly candid about the scale of the challenge facing Harambee Stars, saying even a massive financial investment would not instantly transform Kenya 'Even if you pay me millions': McCarthy warns Harambee Stars against dreaming too big at AFCON 2027 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001559701/why-ai-skills-are-becoming-a-new-battleground-for-kenyas-tech-industry 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Why AI skills are becoming a new battleground for Kenya's tech industry https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZyUPA2vpeQn3cyZc56n6dE9Keq6IPU7KUCqU2pxH.jpg Kenya is expanding AI training as demand for specialised tech skills grows, with JKUAT students joining programmes in artificial intelligence and advanced coding to prepare for a changing job market. Why AI skills are becoming a new battleground for Kenya's tech industry Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559702/kenya-draws-botswana-for-sacco-lessons 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Kenya draws Botswana for SACCO lessons https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/56nUITSP2UMi8jJxHjwHKKlIRcM7Wi4TeYdHS77C.jpg Kenya is drawing interest from Botswana as it seeks lessons from the local cooperative sector to strengthen savings and credit cooperative societies. Kenya draws Botswana for SACCO lessons Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559703/dr-congo-militias-profit-from-war-against-m23-guerrillas 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 DR Congo militias profit from war against M23 guerrillas https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/r31FkydmGdCyDBffxb5ok2XTYBQ5SawgZUR98wtK.jpg Teenagers armed with Kalashnikovs guard a gold mine in the southeastern DRC Congo, where local militias milk the conflict between government forces and the M23 armed group for guns and profit. DR Congo militias profit from war against M23 guerrillas Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559706/revealed-84-kenyans-killed-52-missing-in-russia-ukraine-war 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Revealed: 84 Kenyans killed, 52 missing in Russia-Ukraine war https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RKL6GtiwUxMetUhgbqUdAcz1bucqcokFdnyJ5ZEw.jpg Mudavadi says 84 Kenyans are killed or missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, while 354 are on official records. Five Kenyans remain prisoners of war in Ukraine. Revealed: 84 Kenyans killed, 52 missing in Russia-Ukraine war Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/motorsport/article/2001559708/kenya-secures-place-in-2027-wrc-calendar-as-safari-rally-survives-global-shake-up 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Kenya secures place in 2027 WRC calendar as Safari Rally survives global shake-up https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LuWGoUYYYYMHVY9ig6nK1fdyqdmZOrAiuLYoDOGs.jpg Kenya has retained its place on the FIA World Rally Championship 2027, ending earlier uncertainty over the future of Safari Rally as the championship expands to a record 15 rounds. Kenya secures place in 2027 WRC calendar as Safari Rally survives global shake-up Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559710/kenya-to-host-2027-wrc-safari-rally-in-naivasha 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Kenya to host 2027 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TfrNsZIIj1BsfV6kua1QmtLWic4HeZXtYaeYqlhI.jpg The rally will return to Kenya for the third round of the 2027 WRC season, scheduled for March 18 to 21. Kenya to host 2027 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559715/high-court-suspends-2026-national-youth-council-elections 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 High Court suspends 2026 National Youth Council elections https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jHzJY6tFU5Nu84l02Obp8Rd5x7vzsFhu9M8JgRUT.jpg As a result, the elections will not proceed on the previously announced dates. High Court suspends 2026 National Youth Council elections Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559716/government-urged-to-incentivise-services-for-older-citizens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Government urged to incentivise services for older citizens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uqHbua0W5NAMTLWB4oxFWG8aJGXb1AUPd7LE8KML.jpg The government and private sector are being urged to make essential services more affordable and accessible for older Kenyans through discounts, preferential services and stronger social protection. Government urged to incentivise services for older citizens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559717/more-protest-claims-worth-sh8365m-processed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 More protest claims worth Sh83.65m processed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gUx5EM9HiyECuoIzBqaVLoHwnmuXehWzQZqSeZ5f.jpg Protest victims’ compensation panel says 259 more claims worth Sh83.6m processed, chairperson Makau Mutua urges victims yet to come forward to do so. More protest claims worth Sh83.65m processed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559718/barbados-seeks-deeper-tourism-ties-with-kenya-africa 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Barbados seeks deeper tourism ties with Kenya, Africa https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jd29ZZPavhi8YRBq7EnQoLbFAp0nXrAJxrLRStaW.jpg Barbados is seeking to deepen tourism ties with Kenya and Africa by expanding its market presence, improving air connectivity, strengthening industry partnerships and embracing technology. Barbados seeks deeper tourism ties with Kenya, Africa Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559719/starlets-unleash-11-goal-in-olympic-qualifier 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Starlets unleash 11-goal in Olympic qualifier https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bpdZB1NXjjBLoS92Hrmxb5KbFefY8ZT83n08UkTP.jpg Harambee Starlets thrash Seychelles 11-0 in 2028 Olympic qualifiers first leg; two sides meet again Monday at Ulinzi Sports Complex Starlets unleash 11-goal in Olympic qualifier Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559720/court-declares-dpps-decision-to-drop-sh22b-oparanya-graft-case-unconstitutional 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Court declares DPP's decision to drop Sh2.2b Oparanya graft case unconstitutional https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LupzBMkI0qnimMb5ADDtMmui8k0XGjlrUhoN6zpg.jpg The High Court has declared the DPP’s decision to withdraw Sh2.2 billion corruption-related charges against CS Wycliffe Oparanya unconstitutional and quashed the decision. Court declares DPP's decision to drop Sh2.2b Oparanya graft case unconstitutional Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559721/chief-officer-mosiria-eyes-sakajas-seat-after-fallout 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Chief Officer Mosiria eyes Sakaja's seat after fallout https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IrmBLpyN0HZAQ7fXhUyQ6WKSWo5srRpMsxzvLGWS.jpg Nairobi Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has entered the 2027 gubernatorial race, setting up a potential challenge to Governor Johnson Sakaja amid reports of a strained relationship between the two. Chief Officer Mosiria eyes Sakaja's seat after fallout Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559723/iebc-urges-nakuru-town-east-mp-to-pay-sh25m-fine-after-court-dismisses-challenge 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 IEBC urges Nakuru Town East MP to pay Sh2.5m fine after court dismisses challenge https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ff1Kzecxt0x63V9QLqoakbP7orGAZk9ixbydmS91.jpg The High Court ruled that Gikaria’s application had not met the threshold for the judicial review orders. IEBC urges Nakuru Town East MP to pay Sh2.5m fine after court dismisses challenge Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559726/ruto-rebukes-sakaja-for-mumbling-during-a-presentation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ruto rebukes Sakaja for mumbling during a presentation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/I5erivIV3KJcP5ZJBgFr5snDxOHsPFxmbDCSMV4K.jpg “I hope, Governor, you are listening. You know, this is the space you need to listen!” Ruto told Sakaja Ruto rebukes Sakaja for mumbling during a presentation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559730/ruto-targets-sugar-exporter-status-by-2029 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ruto targets sugar exporter status by 2029 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CLEMXeB0o2mV5hWWdbz57HECc4XJG2dBXrUu8wR8.jpg President William Ruto has said Kenya could become a net exporter of sugar by 2029. Ruto targets sugar exporter status by 2029 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559732/ruto-sets-three-year-target-to-end-shoe-imports 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ruto sets three-year target to end shoe imports https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5zN80jVjYtwA9eUNeOD0wKWaWfOLgAPr6mwIpt0u.jpg President William Ruto has set a two-to-three-year target for Kenya to stop importing shoes as the government pushes for greater use of locally produced leather. Ruto sets three-year target to end shoe imports Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559733/ruto-warns-of-smuggling-of-kenyan-hides-to-other-countries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ruto warns of smuggling of Kenyan hides to other countries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D4f6WitUlm8H5ZcAlGzmXI9ZO0JLyjLZ40scZVf1.jpg President William Ruto has raised concern over the smuggling of Kenyan hides to West Africa. Ruto warns of smuggling of Kenyan hides to other countries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559734/ruto-says-digital-farmer-register-shut-fertiliser-cartels 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ruto says digital farmer register shut fertiliser cartels https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qNlchW8EkrYBU1P3p0kgqdewWe8HQw4fwfnGcdDk.jpg President William Ruto has credited the government’s digital farmer registration platform with closing loopholes that allowed cartels to interfere with the distribution of subsidised fertiliser. Ruto says digital farmer register shut fertiliser cartels Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559736/suspected-ebola-patient-tests-negative-in-wajir 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Suspected Ebola patient tests negative in Wajir https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ehTZ5mjncSE0mGrGXO4y1i44V9UswVHZfXdmv9Tl.jpg Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said preliminary laboratory results from samples had ruled out Ebola in the patient. Suspected Ebola patient tests negative in Wajir Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559739/zimbabwe-bids-farewell-to-billionaire-wicknell-chivayo-and-wife 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Zimbabwe bids farewell to billionaire Wicknell Chivayo and wife https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UojCQX63Kc5BBzq2s7bftCclac2B9SxvUJ17kYKS.jpg The flamboyance Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo followed him to his final farewell on Thursday at Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare. Zimbabwe bids farewell to billionaire Wicknell Chivayo and wife Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559741/kenya-met-announces-onset-of-rainfall-warning-of-strong-winds 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Kenya Met announces onset of rainfall warning of strong winds https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wH4pYqxHj5hXI9kMrYSBc5YfMMmGa1OnsdQhcqU9.jpg Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country including Kisumu, Kericho, Turkana and Mombasa counties, weatherman urges residents to stay alert. Kenya Met announces onset of rainfall warning of strong winds Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559742/ruto-warns-sugar-cartels 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Ruto warns sugar cartels https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OVdJh4DHTyxKa3vVRgPHmjc629q3ZHHJuo5Ff8la.jpg President William Ruto has threatened to take action against individuals he accused of frustrating the reconstitution of the Kenya Sugar Board. Ruto warns sugar cartels Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-08 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559743/safari-rally-secures-place-on-2027-wrc-calendar 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-08 Safari Rally secures place on 2027 WRC calendar https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0zWVXa94TxTj9lsw6r7Vl2capG9YbmWcN0VMGbJ8.jpg Kenya’s iconic Safari Rally will roar back into the World Rally Championship in 2027 after the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved a landmark 15-round calendar. 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