https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559271/over-700000-students-hit-as-lecturers-strike-paralyses-universities
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2026-10-03
Over 700,000 students hit as lecturers strike paralyses universities
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Students, who have been in universities for only about a month, were forced to abandon their studies as lecturers stayed away from classrooms.
Over 700,000 students hit as lecturers strike paralyses universities
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559273/standard-group-protest-stranded-demonstrators-raise-questions-over-who-paid-them
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2026-10-03
Standard Group protest: Stranded demonstrators raise questions over who paid them
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Some complained that they had spent their own money to travel to the venue and were now stranded without enough money to return home.
Standard Group protest: Stranded demonstrators raise questions over who paid them
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559274/solidarity-rights-groups-victims-of-state-excesses-rally-behind-standard
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2026-10-03
Solidarity: Rights groups, victims of State excesses, rally behind 'Standard'
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Rights defenders came out in their numbers to stand in solidarity with the media outlet, saying the threats amounted to attack on free press and democracy.
Solidarity: Rights groups, victims of State excesses, rally behind 'Standard'
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559275/protest-against-standard-group-ends-in-dispute-over-payments
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2026-10-03
Protest against Standard Group ends in dispute over payments
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What was billed as an attack on the Standard Group offices in defence of President William Ruto ended as a shouting match among the protesters.
Protest against Standard Group ends in dispute over payments
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559277/how-supreme-court-judges-beat-jsc-in-removal-petitions-battle
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2026-10-03
How Supreme Court Judges beat JSC in removal petitions battle
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JSC's failure to hold a preliminary assessment meeting and to entertain a blanket petition to remove all judges except Justice Smokin Wanjala led to the collapse of a plot that haunted the apex court.
How Supreme Court Judges beat JSC in removal petitions battle
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-03
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559167/ex-ssu-officers-to-be-charged-afresh-with-disappearance-of-two-indians-kenyan
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2026-10-02
Ex-SSU officers to be charged afresh with disappearance of two Indians, Kenyan
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Kahawa Law Courts Magistrate Njeri ruled that ex-Special Service Unit police officers should be charged afresh with enforced disappearance of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver.
Ex-SSU officers to be charged afresh with disappearance of two Indians, Kenyan
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559169/fresh-storm-over-ak-constitution-review-as-reform-battle-drags-on
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2026-10-02
Fresh storm over AK constitution review as reform battle drags on
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There seems to be no end in sight in the battle for a new constitution at Athletics Kenya (AK).
Fresh storm over AK constitution review as reform battle drags on
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559174/blow-to-family-as-former-bondeni-ocs-cleared-in-2022-murder-of-teenager
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2026-10-02
Blow to family as former Bondeni OCS cleared in 2022 murder of teenager
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The former Officer Commanding Bondeni Police Station (OCS) has been cleared of any involvement in investigations into the 2022 murder of a teenage girl.
Blow to family as former Bondeni OCS cleared in 2022 murder of teenager
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559175/jambojet-resumes-flights-to-entebbe
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2026-10-02
Jambojet resumes flights to Entebbe
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Jambojet has resumed daily flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, Uganda, ending a suspension that began during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jambojet resumes flights to Entebbe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559178/burundi-emerges-as-fastest-growing-bank-market-as-drc-crosses-sh1-trillion-mark-in-bank-assets
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2026-10-02
Burundi emerges as fastest-growing bank market as DRC crosses Sh1 trillion mark in bank assets
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Burundi has emerged as the fastest-growing market by assets for Kenyan bank subsidiaries despite its dismal share of overall profitability.
Burundi emerges as fastest-growing bank market as DRC crosses Sh1 trillion mark in bank assets
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559180/global-cooperation-needed-to-bring-home-ukrainian-children-unlawfully-detained-in-russia
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2026-10-02
Global cooperation needed to bring home Ukrainian children unlawfully detained in Russia
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Returning children, civilians, and prisoners of war is both a humanitarian priority and an important part of a future peace process between Russia and Ukraine.
Global cooperation needed to bring home Ukrainian children unlawfully detained in Russia
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559181/from-prison-to-palaces-life-time-and-crimes-of-mr-moneybags
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2026-10-02
From prison to palaces: Life, time and 'crimes' of Mr Moneybags
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Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo, the Zimbabwean tenderpreneur who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, built a public persona on luxury cars, presidential handshakes and state contracts.
From prison to palaces: Life, time and 'crimes' of Mr Moneybags
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559183/ruto-strong-green-energy-advocate-falls-in-love-with-fossil-fuels
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2026-10-02
Ruto: Strong green energy advocate falls in love with fossil fuels
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Has Ruto’s approach to fossil fuels changed, and is the Lamu oil-refinery project compatible with Kenya’s stated commitment to green energy and environmental protection?
Ruto: Strong green energy advocate falls in love with fossil fuels
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559184/wicknell-chivayo-rutos-buddy-who-flew-closer-to-the-sun
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2026-10-02
Wicknell Chivayo: Ruto's buddy who flew closer to the sun
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Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo who died on Wednesday evening, maintained close relations with several African presidents, raising eyebrows about their dealings.
Wicknell Chivayo: Ruto's buddy who flew closer to the sun
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559186/clear-suspicion-over-au-advisers-sudden-exit
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2026-10-02
Clear suspicion over AU adviser's sudden exit
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AU official lost his position, and just before he critisised Ruto's remarks of foreigners taking Kenyan's jobs. The dillema is, could the remarks be the cause of it.
Clear suspicion over AU adviser's sudden exit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559187/constitution-vs-investment-the-real-test-in-dangote-oil-refinery-project
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2026-10-02
Constitution vs investment: The real test in Dangote oil refinery project
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Kenya should welcome investment but still follow the Constitution, environmental laws, and public-participation requirements.
Constitution vs investment: The real test in Dangote oil refinery project
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559188/from-tanga-to-mombasa-and-lamu-have-no-doubt-as-rutos-in-full-command
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2026-10-02
From Tanga to Mombasa and Lamu, have no doubt as Ruto's in full command
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Despite a court order that required the government to halt any development on the Lamu refinery until the case before it is heard and determined, Prezzo Bill Ruto inaugurated the project on Wednesday.
From Tanga to Mombasa and Lamu, have no doubt as Ruto's in full command
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559189/kenya-power-cant-supply-reliable-energy-but-they-wont-let-you-use-solar-either
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2026-10-02
Kenya Power can't supply reliable energy, but they won't let you use solar either
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Kenya Power should support renewable energy instead of discouraging people from using it.
Kenya Power can't supply reliable energy, but they won't let you use solar either
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559191/mombasa-united-strike-first-against-sharks-in-playoffs
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2026-10-02
Mombasa United strike first against Sharks in playoffs
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Mombasa United took the first step towards securing a place in the delayed SportPesa Premier League after beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in the promotion-relegation playoff
Mombasa United strike first against Sharks in playoffs
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559192/from-mr-empty-to-shiny-things-and-extortion-inside-william-rutos-renewed-attacks-on-uhuru-and-sifuna
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2026-10-02
From Mr empty to shiny things and extortion: Inside William Ruto's renewed attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna
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President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County.
From Mr empty to shiny things and extortion: Inside William Ruto's renewed attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559193/shujaa-lionesses-determined-to-retain-safari-7s-titles
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2026-10-02
Shujaa, Lionesses determined to retain Safari 7s titles
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Kenya's Shujaa captain Samuel Asati has assured that they will successfully defend the 28th edition of Safari Sevens rugby tournament set for Nyayo Stadium on October 9-11.
Shujaa, Lionesses determined to retain Safari 7s titles
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559195/dna-of-five-men-found-in-tob-cohen-murder-probe
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2026-10-02
DNA of five men found in Tob Cohen murder probe
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The mystery surrounding Tob Cohen’s death has deepened after a forensic analyst revealed DNA profiles of five unidentified men recovered from items collected during investigations.
DNA of five men found in Tob Cohen murder probe
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001559196/musevenis-dangote-oil-refinery-dilemma
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2026-10-02
Museveni's Dangote oil refinery dilemma
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President Yoweri Museveni has blown hot and cold about the Dangote East African Refinery that broke ground on Wednesday and left the region unsure whether Uganda would invest in the project.
Museveni's Dangote oil refinery dilemma
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001559197/why-university-staff-unions-have-rejected-pay-offer
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2026-10-02
Why university staff unions have rejected pay offer
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Teaching and learning in public universities is set to be disrupted from Friday after three university staff unions rejected a counter-offer by the IPUCCF.
Why university staff unions have rejected pay offer
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559198/parliament-seeks-to-end-out-of-court-settlement-for-sexual-offences
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2026-10-02
Parliament seeks to end out-of-court settlement for sexual offences
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Parliament is moving to abolish out-of-court settlements in sexual offences, as part of sealing loopholes and strengthening Kenya’s legal framework for dealing with such issues, once and for all.
Parliament seeks to end out-of-court settlement for sexual offences
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559201/wanjigi-urges-africa-to-turn-political-freedom-into-economic-power
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2026-10-02
Wanjigi urges Africa to turn political freedom into economic power
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Jimi Wanjigi has challenged African leaders to match political independence with economic liberation, saying that independence did not dismantle the economic structures inherited with colonialism.
Wanjigi urges Africa to turn political freedom into economic power
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001559204/fare-thee-well-mr-walker-whose-life-was-full-of-candour-and-valour
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2026-10-02
Fare thee well, Mr Walker, whose life was full of candour and valour
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The man we buried last week was popularly known as John Walker, which was a corruption of his favourite drink, Johnnie Walker.
Fare thee well, Mr Walker, whose life was full of candour and valour
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001559205/ncic-finds-no-fault-in-kaluma-otuoma-inciting-remarks
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2026-10-02
NCIC finds no fault in Kaluma, Otuoma 'inciting' remarks
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The NCIC has let off Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma on the grounds that their alleged inciteful comments did not meet the criminal standards threshold.
NCIC finds no fault in Kaluma, Otuoma 'inciting' remarks
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559207/committee-releases-raila-memorial-itinerary-calls-for-peace
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2026-10-02
Committee releases Raila memorial itinerary, calls for peace
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ODM has unveiled a month-long programme to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Raila Odinga, with a series of events culminating in a major celebration at his home in Bondo.
Committee releases Raila memorial itinerary, calls for peace
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559208/leaders-mourn-wicknell-chivayo-as-social-media-celebrates
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2026-10-02
Leaders mourn Wicknell Chivayo as social media celebrates
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The death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has triggered an unusual mix of grief, shock and celebration on social media, with reactions spilling across Africa.
Leaders mourn Wicknell Chivayo as social media celebrates
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559213/saudi-coalition-says-intercepted-houthi-missiles-drones
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2026-10-02
Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi missiles, drones
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The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis said on Thursday that its forces intercepted two ballistic missiles and four drones fired by the Iran-backed group at the kingdom.
Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi missiles, drones
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559214/one-dead-in-knife-attack-at-mexican-school
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2026-10-02
One dead in knife attack at Mexican school
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Two teenage brothers armed with knives and fireworks killed a female assistant principal and injured three other people in an attack Thursday at a school in northern Mexico.
One dead in knife attack at Mexican school
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559215/female-us-inmate-in-critical-condition-after-botched-execution
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2026-10-02
Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution
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A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition.
Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559216/pioneers-pressure
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2026-10-02
Pioneers' pressure...
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Pioneers' pressure...
Pioneers' pressure...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001559217/mps-draw-the-line
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2026-10-02
MPs draw the line...
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MPs draw the line...
MPs draw the line...
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001559218/kill-steal-and-cleanse-worry-as-churches-become-targets-of-criminals
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2026-10-02
Kill, steal and cleanse: Worry as churches become targets of criminals
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Rising church break-ins, theft and violent attacks in western Kenya are fuelling fears that places of worship are increasingly being treated as easy criminal targets.
Kill, steal and cleanse: Worry as churches become targets of criminals
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559220/troubled-paradise-former-housekeeper-lifts-lid-on-cohens-bitter-marital-woes
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2026-10-02
Troubled paradise: Former housekeeper lifts lid on Cohen's bitter marital woes
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A former housekeeper has given the High Court a detailed account of Tob Cohen and Sarah Wairimu’s troubled marriage, describing alleged violence and the events preceding Cohen’s death.
Troubled paradise: Former housekeeper lifts lid on Cohen's bitter marital woes
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559222/kitengela-police-in-tight-spot-over-ownership-of-liquor-outlets
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2026-10-02
Kitengela police in tight spot over ownership of liquor outlets
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Police officers in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have come under scrutiny following allegations that some secretly own and operate liquor outlets in the town.
Kitengela police in tight spot over ownership of liquor outlets
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559223/the-marriage-mirror-shining-reality-on-a-divine-institution
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2026-10-02
The Marriage Mirror: Shining reality on a divine institution
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Chrisantus Mogeni’s The Marriage Mirror explores the pressures behind marital breakdown and argues for a holistic, faith-based approach to restoring relationships and sustaining love.
The Marriage Mirror: Shining reality on a divine institution
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559224/the-cut-that-divides-why-fgm-persists-despite-campaigns
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2026-10-02
The cut that divides: Why FGM persists despite campaigns
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Despite laws and years of campaigns, FGM persists in some Kenyan communities because it remains deeply tied to cultural identity, family expectations and ideas about adulthood.
The cut that divides: Why FGM persists despite campaigns
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559228/more-grace-not-every-old-choice-deserves-ridicule
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2026-10-02
More grace: Not every old choice deserves ridicule
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The article argues for greater grace and empathy towards older generations, urging people not to ridicule personal and family choices made within the social, and circumstantial context of their time.
More grace: Not every old choice deserves ridicule
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001559229/former-chuka-university-vc-launches-new-political-party
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2026-10-02
Former Chuka University VC launches new political party
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Former Chuka University VC Prof Erastus Njoka has launched the Vision for Development Alliance (VIDA), promising fair party nominations and a platform for aspirants ahead of the 2027 Elections.
Former Chuka University VC launches new political party
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559230/two-more-nyamira-county-assembly-officials-arrested-over-sh367m-tender
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2026-10-02
Two more Nyamira County Assembly officials arrested over Sh367m tender
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EACC has arrested two more Nyamira County Assembly officials over alleged irregularities in a Sh367 million office construction tender.
Two more Nyamira County Assembly officials arrested over Sh367m tender
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001559234/dairy-farmers-urged-to-boost-milk-production-as-demand-rises
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2026-10-02
Dairy farmers urged to boost milk production as demand rises
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Dairy farmers have been urged to boost milk production by investing in fodder as Meru Central Dairy Co-operative seeks to meet domestic demand and expand exports to Comoros and other regional markets.
Dairy farmers urged to boost milk production as demand rises
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559235/au-commission-urges-restraint-as-ethiopia-eritrea-tensions-rise
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2026-10-02
AU Commission urges restraint as Ethiopia, Eritrea tensions rise
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AU Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through peaceful and diplomatic means amid tensions in the region.
AU Commission urges restraint as Ethiopia, Eritrea tensions rise
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001559237/uasu-warns-part-time-lecturers-against-sabotaging-their-strike
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2026-10-02
UASU warns part-time lecturers against sabotaging their strike
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UASU has warned part-time lecturers against teaching during the ongoing university lecturers’ strike as the union pushes for implementation of the 2025–2029 CBA.
UASU warns part-time lecturers against sabotaging their strike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559241/the-merit-sovereigns-of-21st-century-graca-machel-emerges-among-top-scorers
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2026-10-02
The Merit Sovereigns of 21st Century: Graca Machel emerges among top scorers
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From a blood donor who saved 2.4 million lives to a climate activist, Impact Hallmarks crowns the era's ‘Sovereign Merit Icons’ by establishing a new moral compass.
The Merit Sovereigns of 21st Century: Graca Machel emerges among top scorers
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559242/you-will-not-blackmail-me-ruto-tells-absentee-landowners
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2026-10-02
'You will not blackmail me,' Ruto tells absentee landowners
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President William Ruto has warned absentee landowners at the Coast against using their property claims to threaten the government over efforts to settle squatters.
'You will not blackmail me,' Ruto tells absentee landowners
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559245/blow-to-ezekiel-mutua-as-high-court-declines-to-dismiss-sh226m-eacc-recovery-case
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2026-10-02
Blow to Ezekiel Mutua as High Court declines to dismiss Sh22.6m EACC recovery case
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The High Court has declined to strike out the EACC’s Sh22.6 million recovery case against former KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua, allowing the proceedings against him to continue.
Blow to Ezekiel Mutua as High Court declines to dismiss Sh22.6m EACC recovery case
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001559247/hands-off-the-standard-a-free-press-is-not-the-enemy
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2026-10-02
Hands off The Standard: A free press is not the enemy
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The article argues that political pressure or intimidation against The Standard over critical coverage threatens Kenya’s constitutional guarantee of media freedom.
Hands off The Standard: A free press is not the enemy
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559248/rights-groups-rally-behind-standard-after-pro-govt-supporters-stage-demos
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2026-10-02
Rights groups rally behind Standard after pro-gov't supporters stage demos
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Rights activists condemn attack on Standard Group by pro-government protesters who staged demos outside its Mombasa Road headquarters, but failed to gain entry.
Rights groups rally behind Standard after pro-gov't supporters stage demos
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001559250/man-city-confirm-appeal-after-premier-league-charges-verdict
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2026-10-02
Man City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict
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Manchester City FC can confirm that at 7:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Thursday 1st October 2026 the club lodged its comprehensive appeal against the opinion of the Premier League commission.
Man City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559251/swiss-president-to-quit-government
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2026-10-02
Swiss president to quit government
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"By then, it will have been 11 years since I was elected to this role, and the time has come for me to make way for new energy in these times of great uncertainty."
Swiss president to quit government
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001559252/i-could-not-let-all-those-people-die-pilot-in-flydubai-attack-says
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2026-10-02
I could not let all those people die, Pilot in flydubai attack says
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The co-pilot has been returned to the United Arab Emirates, where the incident is under investigation to determine any "terrorist activity or intent".
I could not let all those people die, Pilot in flydubai attack says
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559255/drones-suspected-in-ethiopia-army-hq-explosion-as-regional-tensions-spike
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2026-10-02
Drones suspected in Ethiopia army HQ explosion as regional tensions spike
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The government accuses Eritrea of supporting the TPLF, and the two countries broke diplomatic relations on Thursday.
Drones suspected in Ethiopia army HQ explosion as regional tensions spike
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001559257/inua-jamii-coverage-to-expand-to-25-million-households
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2026-10-02
Inua Jamii coverage to expand to 2.5 million households
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The programme has grown from 1.2 million to 1.7 million households, while annual domestic spending on social protection has increased from Sh4.3 billion to nearly Sh40 billion.
Inua Jamii coverage to expand to 2.5 million households
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559262/youths-condemn-political-exploitation-launch-national-movement
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2026-10-02
Youths condemn political exploitation, launch national movement
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Kenyan youth have launched the Sitatumika movement to reject political exploitation, discourage election violence and promote peaceful, issue-based participation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Youths condemn political exploitation, launch national movement
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559263/odpp-unodc-enhance-justice-system-response-to-crimes-against-children-in-narok
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2026-10-02
ODPP, UNODC enhance justice system response to crimes against children in Narok
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ODPP and UNODC have trained justice-sector officials in Narok to strengthen the prevention, investigation and prosecution of crimes against children, including FGM, SGBV and trafficking.
ODPP, UNODC enhance justice system response to crimes against children in Narok
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001559264/how-community-led-restoration-is-bringing-back-dundori-forest
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2026-10-02
How community-led restoration is bringing back Dundori Forest
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Women-led community groups, conservation organisations and development partners are restoring degraded sections of Dundori Forest through indigenous tree planting and community participation.
How community-led restoration is bringing back Dundori Forest
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001559265/why-sha-is-shifting-hospitals-from-portal-to-hmis-duale-explains
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2026-10-02
Why SHA is shifting hospitals from portal to HMIS, Duale explains
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Shift from SHA provider portal to Health Management Information System will reduce wait times and data entry duplication, Health Ministry clarifies amid public outcry.
Why SHA is shifting hospitals from portal to HMIS, Duale explains
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559266/court-dismisses-governor-wamatangi-bid-to-strike-out-sh813m-eacc-recovery-suit
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2026-10-02
Court dismisses governor Wamatangi bid to strike out Sh813m EACC recovery suit
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Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and six others have suffered a setback after the High Court rejected bids to strike out an EACC case seeking recovery of Sh813.1 million
Court dismisses governor Wamatangi bid to strike out Sh813m EACC recovery suit
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559267/five-dead-four-injured-after-gold-mine-collapse-in-west-pokot
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2026-10-02
Five dead, four injured after gold mine collapse in West Pokot
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Five people have died, and four others were injured after a gold mine collapsed in Songok Sub-location, West Pokot County, on Thursday night.
Five dead, four injured after gold mine collapse in West Pokot
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559268/three-police-officers-among-14-arrested-in-fake-currency-gold-scam-raid
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2026-10-02
Three police officers among 14 arrested in fake currency, gold scam raid
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The discovery suggested that the suspects had packed the pallets in a manner designed to deceive anyone inspecting the consignment.
Three police officers among 14 arrested in fake currency, gold scam raid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559269/standard-group-condemns-attack-on-its-premises-and-threats-to-media-freedom
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2026-10-02
Standard Group condemns attack on its premises and threats to media freedom
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Standard Group condemns protests outside its Mombasa Road offices by youths claiming to support President Ruto, terms it threat to press freedom; vows to remain unfazed in exposing injustices.
Standard Group condemns attack on its premises and threats to media freedom
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001559270/man-lynched-for-killing-neighbours-wife-over-sh700-debt
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2026-10-02
Man lynched for killing neighbour's wife over Sh700 debt
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A man was lynched on Wednesday evening by an irate mob after he allegedly killed his neighbour's wife over a Sh700 debt.
Man lynched for killing neighbour's wife over Sh700 debt
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001559276/pregnant-woman-found-dead-by-roadside-in-kirinyaga-with-head-hip-injuries
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2026-10-02
Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries
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Police investigating incident after body of pregnant woman found by the roadside on Piai-Itangi Murram road in Mwea East, Kirinyaga, with visible injuries to the head and hip.
Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001559279/drone-strikes-on-dormitory-shelter-kill-10-in-sudans-el-obeid
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2026-10-02
Drone strikes on dormitory, shelter kill 10 in Sudan's El-Obeid
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Drone attacks on a university dormitory and a centre sheltering displaced families in Sudan's central city of El-Obeid killed at least 10 people this week.
Drone strikes on dormitory, shelter kill 10 in Sudan's El-Obeid
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001559283/kra-intercepts-sh82m-worth-of-smartphones
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2026-10-02
KRA intercepts Sh8.2m worth of smartphones
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The interception came after the screening of a male passenger, who arrived in Kenya from Dubai.
KRA intercepts Sh8.2m worth of smartphones
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-10-02
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