https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556444/16-years-on-devolved-health-system-delivers-gains-but-remains-dogged-by-strikes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 16 years on, devolved health system delivers gains but remains dogged by strikes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Vq9wCzURoDHyVnyq8fegankdeX4fZy0EJbNSoeIJ.jpg Kenya’s 16 years of devolved healthcare have brought services closer to communities and expanded infrastructure, but persistent strikes and staffing gaps continue to undermine quality and access. 16 years on, devolved health system delivers gains but remains dogged by strikes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556452/state-backed-gulf-energy-bags-sh9368b-oil-storage-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 State-backed Gulf Energy bags Sh93.68b oil storage deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cW0nNCOEWQS3WOIrwSn1ZfUZLYFgr48pcAnRGhA5.jpg KPC has signed a 25-year crude oil storage and handling deal projected to generate Sh93.68 billion, raising concerns over the firm’s growing control of Kenya’s oil value chain. State-backed Gulf Energy bags Sh93.68b oil storage deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556456/mugithi-stars-samidoh-wa-jane-face-legal-battle-over-jb-maina-hits 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Mugithi stars Samidoh, Wa Jane face legal battle over JB Maina hits https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/15KoTy6smJW0bOONLMV4JZVttrQwMUOtYgxjoV9A.jpg Mugithi star JB Maina has sued Samidoh and Waithaka wa Jane for allegedly using his copyrighted songs without permission, seeking damages of more than Sh23 million. Mugithi stars Samidoh, Wa Jane face legal battle over JB Maina hits Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556459/linda-party-row-casts-doubt-on-registrars-office-independence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Linda party row casts doubt on Registrar's office independence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8XThlu7vVzsmSocQN9HATR6BRLaLhVcBIX0OS9aY.jpg The Linda Mwananchi registration dispute has intensified scrutiny of the ORPP, with opposition leaders accusing the Registrar of State interference while the matter awaits determination. Linda party row casts doubt on Registrar's office independence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556460/legislators-express-fear-of-missing-billions-amid-nemis-data-gaps 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 Legislators express fear of missing billions amid NEMIS data gaps https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HLECgmlA3aHNdCDovlnMLmNh4j4xvuj2jQ3EiNqI.jpg MPs have raised concerns over billions of shillings in school capitation funds amid questions about the accuracy of learner data in NEMIS, as the government prepares to transition to KEMIS. Legislators express fear of missing billions amid NEMIS data gaps Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556462/and-tender-goes-to-a-teacher-missing-office-and-rutos-link-to-the-new-police-uniform 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-29 And tender goes to: A teacher, missing office and Ruto's link to the new police uniform https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/KYWviNrnXgSMmirJoaNEwSzhkMPKu7wQEsWDJrWS.jpg Questions mount over police uniform supplier Nalitex after its office could not be traced and its registered address links to businesses associated with Ruto’s family. And tender goes to: A teacher, missing office and Ruto's link to the new police uniform Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-29 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001556328/katiba-day 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Katiba Day... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/lqYab1ubuUhkvsvo5aIjF1Vp8AqdiYxTou6KmrAS.jpg Katiba Day... Katiba Day... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001556330/ruto-vs-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Ruto Vs Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EdxYF3ntip4ALrDfNXbIquG8Y950vZJltT4roVYu.jpg Ruto Vs Sifuna Ruto Vs Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/boxing/article/2001556342/omondi-continues-to-aim-higher 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Omondi continues to aim higher https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Yn9uxAlYSzePFYAIzR0SzE820ssVbbyAY3rnpfwN.jpg KDF welterweight boxer Fred Omondi has reignited his push for national team selection after winning his first National Boxing League leg in Vihiga. Omondi continues to aim higher Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556343/why-uhuru-is-stuck-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Why Uhuru is stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ejtke7bLxJ5D2RrGYlzBvriYiJnQx2PHZaTS0s3f.jpg By now, it is clear that there is no love lost between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor, William Ruto, but it is also proving difficult to trust Rigathi Gachagua. Why Uhuru is stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556345/police-service-doesnt-need-new-uniform-it-needs-a-new-skin 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Police 'service' doesn't need new uniform, it needs a new skin https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/v4rGWtILwruat6lpW8hxYvweUAeqWA9zkJLYHFAe.jpg The incessant uniform spree of the police service in Kenya introduced by every regime is simply some paint on a ‘service’ that truly serves sectarian interests. Police 'service' doesn't need new uniform, it needs a new skin Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001556347/harambee-stars-players-fly-kenyas-flag-high-on-european-stage 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Harambee Stars players fly Kenya's flag high on European stage https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xPZJLaZkCteWYX8WMNNjUssDtcWpFCK4HlDenBYT.jpg Harambee Stars players Job Ochieng, Collins Sichenje and Timothy Ouma made their mark on the European stage this week despite defeats for their respective clubs. Harambee Stars players fly Kenya's flag high on European stage Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556348/stop-dragging-children-into-political-duels-that-they-dont-understand 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Stop dragging children into political duels that they don't understand https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3JGSNiRPdzBkQF3jCxWqR7EpvLxKSOWhISepoJZz.jpg We have seen children being taken to political rallies and gatherings, given political poems, songs and slogans designed to praise one side and condemn another. Stop dragging children into political duels that they don't understand Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556351/jamie-murray-reveals-his-agenda-for-kenyan-polo 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Jamie Murray reveals his agenda for Kenyan polo https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UaUPugq25z5P2dw3K33n1CubeHNra43pNjtWVTfF.jpg Kenya Polo Association president Jamie Murray wants to strengthen youth development and increase international exposure to help Kenyan polo compete with global powerhouses. Jamie Murray reveals his agenda for Kenyan polo Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556357/rutos-sh26b-mau-payout-raises-legal-questions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Ruto's Sh2.6b Mau payout raises legal questions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/tzvgIAhz0CS16WrJggD3rlFmCdu01G0Kw2p3Cknr.jpg President Ruto’s decision to release Sh2.6 billion payout comes against the backdrop of a 2022 judgment by the court that expressly rejected compensation claims by Mau Forest evictees. Ruto's Sh2.6b Mau payout raises legal questions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556358/secret-police-unit-mops-up-gas-cylinders-for-next-polls-operation 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Secret police unit mops up gas cylinders for next polls operation https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6lmHKql6ETmQsF0aVPLPo7X6nXX70beTMC9Bu12e.jpg Police impound 200k cylinders of gas at Hurlingam. Secret police unit mops up gas cylinders for next polls operation Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556362/as-new-police-uniform-is-unveiled-we-should-consider-home-clothes-for-a-change 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 As new police uniform is unveiled, we should consider home clothes for a change https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y3CBXVtpuANOggGQ0NBNFH1RLfb138XffkCSp22c.jpg A new police uniform is set to be unveiled but home clothes should be more preffered since police uniform has lost authority and public trust. As new police uniform is unveiled, we should consider home clothes for a change Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556365/kebs-in-the-spot-as-poisonous-alcohol-crisis-deepens 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 KEBS in the spot as poisonous alcohol crisis deepens https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YqAWCcBfEpiy3ohbd29ckcyO4Z1vYALcdQQpi6cv.jpg The Kenya Bureau of Standards is facing pressure to account for its role in the counterfeit alcohol crisis, as illicit drinks now account for an estimated 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya. KEBS in the spot as poisonous alcohol crisis deepens Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556367/prezzo-uks-been-out-of-power-for-four-long-yearswhy-wont-we-let-him-be 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Prezzo UK's been out of power for four long years,why won't we let him be? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bfqbpywgFFzdJSEJX8tntpXeguG57lFfJHXPY5JW.jpg Ruto’s former “hustler vs dynasty” narrative has become less convincing as his own political and economic establishment has grown. Prezzo UK's been out of power for four long years,why won't we let him be? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556368/unions-warn-of-strike-over-delayed-county-salaries-hit-out-at-src 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Unions warn of strike over delayed county salaries, hit out at SRC https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T6YUGHRnhFj7rXzfSfQQvcxskWEIEIn2KDyn9uLt.jpg Public sector unions have threatened to call a strike over persistent delays in salaries of county government workers, accusing devolved units of turning the issue into a systemic problem. Unions warn of strike over delayed county salaries, hit out at SRC Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556370/pssf-fund-grows-to-sh3404b-on-investment-diversification 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 PSSF fund grows to Sh340.4b on investment diversification https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QsbAil4dCI1QqU4czdSHvELet8GzZCcyPHxiFpQC.jpg Pension benefits under the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) grew by 41.08 per cent, closing the June 2026 period at Sh340.4 billion. PSSF fund grows to Sh340.4b on investment diversification Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556373/why-mother-and-her-two-children-will-be-detained-for-27-more-days 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Why mother and her two children will be detained for 27 more days https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hPrfMu2sfUX3hsl2jkx6fvxuJXrmV2vr9d8jQ6Rl.jpg When Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her daughter Angela and son Chris were arrested, they perhaps hoped that it would be a passing cloud and they would be back to their home at Karen, Nairobi. Why mother and her two children will be detained for 27 more days Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556376/new-uniform-no-reforms-irony-of-misplaced-priority-for-service-plagued-by-corruption-and-brutality 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 New uniform, no reforms: Irony of misplaced priority for service plagued by corruption and brutality https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/E188sce0BDr8LPB7xbbzZIBBRruxVZqrlSC4geSW.jpg President William Ruto is expected to unveil the new uniform on Friday during the pass-out parade of 6,000 recruits at the National Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. New uniform, no reforms: Irony of misplaced priority for service plagued by corruption and brutality Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556377/im-and-hfcb-join-banking-rivals-in-posting-higher-half-year-earnings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 IM and HFCB join banking rivals in posting higher half-year earnings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wuHQvcT1IRCuKXl2unkPKmbeR0cIEUXR08ME92bZ.jpg I&M Group PLC and HFCB Group PLC posted higher half-year earnings, joining rivals in delivering results that have provided a rare bright spot against the backdrop of a tight domestic economy. IM and HFCB join banking rivals in posting higher half-year earnings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556379/kenyas-debt-pile-hits-sh13-trillion-as-borrowing-draws-scrutiny 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Kenya's debt pile hits Sh13 trillion as borrowing draws scrutiny https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JFnTSzUpsCyQqBYZTse5YHrypZb67ma1FOwVJJ1O.jpg Kenya faces a deep financial crisis as public debt hit Sh13.08 trillion in June, raising concern from both oversight bodies and political figures about how the government borrows and accounts. Kenya's debt pile hits Sh13 trillion as borrowing draws scrutiny Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001556380/mukuru-residents-up-in-arms-over-sold-out-affordable-housing-units 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Mukuru residents up in arms over 'sold out' Affordable Housing units https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/HJoYXBlEbeVDle2tFLSMVdYVM8Ybr6Iij9OKfBIF.jpg Uproar has greeted the affordable housing programme in Mukuru slums in Nairobi after some of buyers were informed that the units that had been paying had been sold out. Mukuru residents up in arms over 'sold out' Affordable Housing units Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556381/okiya-omtatah-asks-knec-to-provide-details-on-procurement-of-examination-materials 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Okiya Omtatah asks KNEC to provide details on procurement of examination materials https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/sBs2OoPqaV8KvuY4SWujUlXjbcgAAQDRWzWGEbwn.png Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah wants the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to provide details concerning the procurement, contracting and printing of national examination. Okiya Omtatah asks KNEC to provide details on procurement of examination materials Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001556383/environmental-campaigners-call-for-harsher-anti-plastic-laws 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Environmental campaigners call for harsher anti-plastic laws https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VJTEtnVK6GCzWy3T1bN8V90maoMzDQoneWK7ieWe.jpg Environmental campaigners are pushing the government to confront a broader problem of the growing tide of other single-use packaging that the 2017 ban never addressed. Environmental campaigners call for harsher anti-plastic laws Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556384/activists-urge-kenyans-to-vote-out-leaders-undermining-the-constitution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Activists urge Kenyans to vote out leaders undermining the Constitution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5cuDetBMVgHa557dsEgWZYmV8ciOX9RaBljWE9Ik.jpg Human rights defenders have challenged Kenyans to use the 2027 General Election to elect leaders committed to implementing the 2010 Constitution. Activists urge Kenyans to vote out leaders undermining the Constitution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556385/katiba-at-16-kenyans-challenged-to-stop-celebrating-and-start-defending-the-constitution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Katiba at 16: Kenyans challenged to stop celebrating and start defending the constitution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QWLdWNqXlqRmYoIWZTef9jXoJBhvjoE9kYd2RRTz.jpg Lawyers, faith leaders and professionals have challenged Kenyans to move beyond celebrating the country’s supreme law and take an active role in protecting,and implementing Katiba at 16: Kenyans challenged to stop celebrating and start defending the constitution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556386/ruto-says-kenyans-need-to-relook-the-2010-constitution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Ruto says Kenyans need to relook the 2010 Constitution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/VeVJ5FrD2Ny0I0Q7anupRxqg6k2tbxea4hcaCHXg.jpg President William Ruto has said that a number of areas in the 2010 Constitution need to be relooked at 16 years after its promulgation. Ruto says Kenyans need to relook the 2010 Constitution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001556387/drought-camel-invasion-fuel-fresh-conflict-in-taita-taveta 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Drought, camel invasion fuel fresh conflict in Taita Taveta https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SjGDVMyCJTS0R8FajYnxz36Uc7WFeSzj5RdaXAlb.jpg A fresh conflict has erupted between the Taita Taveta County Government, residents and illegal herders from outside over non-payment of cess and diminishing water and pasture. Drought, camel invasion fuel fresh conflict in Taita Taveta Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556388/people-power-takes-on-rising-insecurity-in-iten 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 'People power' takes on rising insecurity in Iten https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Z2UbxBRODF2YjZzEp0uiTUW3S7HzFE1X4lj2nDcZ.jpg The ‘people power’ best describes the latest strategy by residents of Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet County to tame the surge in cases of insecurity in the region 'People power' takes on rising insecurity in Iten Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001556389/beyond-music-the-many-lives-of-dolly-parton 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Beyond music: The many lives of Dolly Parton https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/RvtaTOsl5QcYwg6n9NIh0RITLVqupAPMbTZiwJSj.jpg Dolly Parton began performing and appearing on television and radio while still very young, eventually achieving her professional breakthrough in 1967 at the age of 21. Beyond music: The many lives of Dolly Parton Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001556391/malkia-strikers-storm-through-group-stage-in-african-championship 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Malkia Strikers storm through group stage in African Championship https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0guY8vCuodlDTdzMhgxbzOvBPLQIn147usuabQev.jpg Defending champions Kenya’s Malkia Strikers continued their impressive title defence on home soil after sweeping Mali 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. Malkia Strikers storm through group stage in African Championship Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556392/government-pushes-tvet-skills-for-global-opportunities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Government pushes TVET skills for global opportunities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/dLRNg1e61uxTb43GlsyV9pjpJF6Qx0LiR63LtQ6h.jpg Kenya is stepping up efforts to transform TVET institutions into centres of practical skills, innovation, production and global employment. Government pushes TVET skills for global opportunities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001556394/peter-kimani-was-shot-in-the-chest-autopsy-reveals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Peter Kimani was shot in the chest, autopsy reveals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/OMG37osauThblBs2zUDtvNqzfybDvKAqJZ0X0ZXd.jpg The late 23-year-old Peter Kimani Gitau, allegedly shot by a police officer near the Del Monte fence in Murang’a County on Saturday, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Peter Kimani was shot in the chest, autopsy reveals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001556396/sportpesa-league-shows-why-kenyan-football-is-beyond-90-minutes 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 SportPesa League shows why Kenyan football is beyond 90 minutes https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DpecIUdWJgoNCzWdBw8RhuyG1SJNwRuFui1tjujs.jpg The SportPesa League sits inside this growing ecosystem, showing how local football can create value far beyond 90 minutes on the pitch. SportPesa League shows why Kenyan football is beyond 90 minutes Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556397/doctor-love-inside-khalwales-wives-kingdom 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Doctor love: Inside Khalwale's wives' kingdom https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M9nEiWH1o9kt5wVlNdCPhk3uYjSrwAMRANOXa85g.jpg The beautifull arrangement at the Khalwale's homestead tells much about marriage, senoirity, lineage, responsibility,privacy and authority. Doctor love: Inside Khalwale's wives' kingdom Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001556399/insecurity-sweeps-western-region-as-gangs-strike 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Insecurity sweeps Western region as gangs strike https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WS74zDPedWsQowZPT4eHNZeXodq1xvAnZaRzKMtl.jpg Fear is spreading across parts of Western Kenya as a succession of killings, armed robberies and brutal assaults turns once-quiet neighbourhoods into danger zones. Insecurity sweeps Western region as gangs strike Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556400/why-edwin-sifuna-should-pick-his-friends-wisely 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Why Edwin Sifuna should pick his friends wisely https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vAmAIuDYJjpCw8jQzZwz6DwuDRPniXYRQzFhgaiB.jpg Some politicians may be joining Sifuna’s political vehicle primarily to advance their own ambitions rather than because they genuinely support the movement’s original vision. Why Edwin Sifuna should pick his friends wisely Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556401/police-violence-a-dark-legacy-unsettling-kenyas-present 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Police violence: A dark legacy unsettling Kenya's present https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8gssR5gux7XiDLL213wS9ezjbpgZUAL6EdrUvC5p.jpg Recent clashes between police and civilians, including incidents involving armed groups operating alongside or with the tolerance of police, reflect deeper problems in the country’s security system. Police violence: A dark legacy unsettling Kenya's present Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556402/mudavadi-heads-to-angola-to-push-for-stronger-african-conflict-resolution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Mudavadi heads to Angola to push for stronger African conflict resolution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/obDANApWqv3mPZHuMGcSVOz8fvhEegS0gKLjpUap.jpg Mudavadi left the country for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President William Ruto at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) scheduled for August 30, 2026. Mudavadi heads to Angola to push for stronger African conflict resolution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556405/of-sexual-harassment-and-financial-insecurity-the-dirty-price-of-creative-industry 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Of sexual harassment and financial insecurity: The dirty price of creative industry https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fubTap8mzKinLXVdBCjQHacKZ6zGcWmZvcGtkodA.jpg Talent is only one part of the price of entry into an industry where opportunities can be controlled by people with power, money and influence for some young women. Of sexual harassment and financial insecurity: The dirty price of creative industry Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556408/deal-with-gangs-ruthlessly-ruto-tells-police-graduates 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Deal with gangs ruthlessly, Ruto tells police graduates https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SQlyrGDNUGimuLsBmp6WTctZBGO1Zqgxbb8JKcVo.jpg President Ruto asks police to take firm, lawful and impartial action against goons, organisers and financiers of violence, says politically sponsored violence has no place in Kenya. Deal with gangs ruthlessly, Ruto tells police graduates Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001556409/when-personal-spirits-go-rogue-manoeuvres-of-night-runners-of-homa-bay 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 When personal spirits go rogue: Manoeuvres of night runners of Homa Bay https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SLpQU2aZ7r4D0I9FCGRGS5HqnAhwQACXhOkbRyWm.jpg An exploration of the Luo cultural concept of juogi (spirits), particularly the traditional practice of night running, and its speculative connection to ADHD,and evolution. When personal spirits go rogue: Manoeuvres of night runners of Homa Bay Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556410/we-are-implementing-police-reforms-taskforce-report-ruto-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 We are implementing police reforms taskforce report, Ruto says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IU45jZL5Z4mPp51agwCufN85hne2k6ulm2jopXew.jpg New uniforms for general duty officers attached to Kenya Police unveiled; Pres Ruto says GSU and AP officers to retain their current uniforms. We are implementing police reforms taskforce report, Ruto says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556412/from-workplace-pressure-to-marital-woes-silent-struggles-behind-chemutais-death 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 From workplace pressure to marital woes: Silent struggles behind Chemutai's death https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iqU35UNNYUdCbCSv2P0tVeUYnSTX9dLvt91eSFVs.jpg The death of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai has illuminated the hidden pressures that can exist behind successful careers, and the danger of reducing a complex suicide to a single cause. From workplace pressure to marital woes: Silent struggles behind Chemutai's death Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556414/norways-king-harald-v-unifying-force-who-weathered-family-storms 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Norway's King Harald V, unifying force who weathered family storms https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/iGKuD0k2rsTlQAj1WdcMPYG32n6c3V2rEZf1F3JA.jpg "I firmly believe that freedom is stronger than fear. I firmly believe in an open Norwegian democracy and society," Harald said at the time. Norway's King Harald V, unifying force who weathered family storms Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556415/garissa-and-wajir-record-1678-dengue-fever-cases 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Garissa and Wajir record 1,678 dengue fever cases https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7BHcAGwKtcePymdYbnauvUwifvua3OJsAPIQLht7.jpg 1,678 cumulative dengue cases recorded across the country; Health Ministry reports five suspected deaths in Garissa County as of August 26. Garissa and Wajir record 1,678 dengue fever cases Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556416/new-flood-risks-impede-nepal-tibet-rescue 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TmmXRP6rg5red4yd7axkdwmJeeTy79ZXSzCy2PfR.jpg More than 1,400 people are missing, including trekkers in the Himalayas and scores of Hindu pilgrims to Tibet's sacred snow-capped Mount Kailash. New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556417/king-harald-symbol-of-norway-dead-at-89 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 King Harald, 'symbol' of Norway, dead at 89 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/whHdtUVrF9T5DTqOyn6dPXEe0kSaKtKT6ctQa2CM.jpg "It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6:35am." King Harald, 'symbol' of Norway, dead at 89 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001556418/ministry-preparing-to-tackle-water-and-food-borne-diseases-ahead-of-el-nino 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Ministry preparing to tackle water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7GwyXul27KByhnTqh7rDIjN7KWyshMrqdhuRbY5N.jpg Health Ministry activates multi-sector preparedness plan to prevent, detect and respond to flood-related health emergencies, including water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino rains. Ministry preparing to tackle water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556420/iran-says-still-open-to-diplomacy-as-war-with-us-hits-six-months 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/68eSbGdXXC5ExutRCaRsnK1GO4ypb4PXJ212wi73.jpg "Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on US understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't work," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556422/dutch-court-jails-man-for-life-over-role-in-rwanda-genocide 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Dutch court jails man for life over role in Rwanda genocide https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pr33BZgRihqUFU5DSrurSJosHuNu5SxkVtYMKS9H.jpg "Only a lifelong prison sentence does justice to the immense suffering that has been inflicted on the victims and the bereaved families," said the court. Dutch court jails man for life over role in Rwanda genocide Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556423/tanzania-must-stop-forced-evictions-of-maasai-un-watchdog 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Tanzania must stop forced evictions of Maasai: UN watchdog https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xfaLBIQr8qQrOESpXpFzLTJNyHxNzIjqumgvwa3v.jpg It said Maasai opposing evictions and relocations had repeatedly faced arbitrary arrests and detention, reprisals, intimidation and harassment. Tanzania must stop forced evictions of Maasai: UN watchdog Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556424/zambia-opposition-leader-held-in-treason-probe-police 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Zambia opposition leader held in treason probe: police https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/T0jztE3TIfoTWjbzGwWKUB1sAozzep3SNBzrIhtH.jpg Opposition leader Brian Mundubile surrendered to police on Thursday after two weeks in hiding following a summons over an alleged national security threat, state media reported. Zambia opposition leader held in treason probe: police Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001556431/the-ritual-of-return-why-backtoschool-season-matters 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 The ritual of return: Why backtoschool season matters https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vd2UdxzwEBOmieYGI4FSzpI5JXytCOYtFLmLudgi.jpg Emotional, fianancial and social pressures of back-to-school season. The ritual of return: Why backtoschool season matters Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556434/shutdown-as-nairobi-traders-accuse-kra-of-punitive-taxes-on-goods 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Shutdown as Nairobi traders accuse KRA of punitive taxes on goods https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Aqwo0Nm4TnpTtYuI57jbjETLgaxSKN3ZNXWbvutL.jpg Police lob tear gas to disperse traders marching along City Hall headed to Parliament in protest against KRA's tax increase on goods. Shutdown as Nairobi traders accuse KRA of punitive taxes on goods Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556436/bars-hotel-stakeholders-raise-concern-over-sidelining-in-tobacco-control-bill 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Bars, hotel stakeholders raise concern over sidelining in tobacco control Bill https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xD3edyudK7RNDE1givPrT7pghlum2mW1emhxnhTA.jpg Bars and hotel stakeholders have raised concerns over their sidelining in the public participation process as the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill moves from the Senate to the National Assembly. Bars, hotel stakeholders raise concern over sidelining in tobacco control Bill Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556438/court-stops-burial-of-kcb-executive-rosemary-chemutai 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Court stops burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WQUUbvAmFH0LP6c4VR2qtyfVatodqtDuU5ozdx3y.jpg The burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu has been halted after her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, moved to court seeking to be involved in her funeral arrangements. Court stops burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001556439/trump-orders-lake-ontario-to-be-renamed-lake-america 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ERY46LVLACQIJE4ItcIjpPuVQM0EuNGpILS9xbzy.jpg Trump stepped up his trolling of Canada by signing an executive order changing the name of the body of water on the border between the North American neighbors. Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556440/ugandas-youngest-reigning-king-dies 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Uganda's 'youngest reigning' king dies https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/SD57hxsay5K0MW310GqPwaTvlu2uObwD8pvJHb4S.jpg The king died while receiving treatment in the United States following weeks of speculation about his deteriorating health, local media reported. Uganda's 'youngest reigning' king dies Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556443/court-asked-to-halt-secret-sh177bn-kuscco-plan-to-form-new-sacco 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Court asked to halt secret Sh17.7bn KUSCCO plan to form new SACCO https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Zf2FE0qDRyl4I1p2i6LhzdnTZJWgimH8x7iXSgJA.jpg A secretive Sh17.7 billion restructuring plan has put KUSCCO under fresh legal scrutiny days before the High Court is expected to rule on an insolvency petition threatening the SACCO union’s future. Court asked to halt secret Sh17.7bn KUSCCO plan to form new SACCO Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556445/letter-from-mogadishu-diplomatic-spat-brews-as-somalia-state-demands-kenya-arrests-former-president 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Letter from Mogadishu: Diplomatic spat brews as Somalia state demands Kenya arrests former president https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Xi3CxbOEzKAoMGEVUpjVrvRbsSsgssBVGHq3EwpI.jpg Somalia’s demand for Kenya to arrest and extradite former South West State president Abdiaziz Laftagareen threatens to deepen a political crisis. Letter from Mogadishu: Diplomatic spat brews as Somalia state demands Kenya arrests former president Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556446/kamiti-escape-terror-convicts-handed-15-more-years 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Kamiti escape: Terror convicts handed 15 more years https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Gs4c2i7I0fkWSzfP1qEOx1gkwgCIbuvr2PVyfgC2.jpg Three terrorism convicts have been sentenced to an additional 15 years for their 2021 escape from Kamiti Maximum Prison, after the court found sufficient evidence the breakout was carefully planned. Kamiti escape: Terror convicts handed 15 more years Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556447/mwache-and-makamini-dams-the-missing-link-that-will-unlock-the-coasts-economic-revolution 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Mwache and Makamini dams: The missing link that will unlock the Coast's economic revolution https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Lu7XAnf1kjVCmCYQy2cahpVYGuCFNgVywQVm1VnP.jpg Mwache Multipurpose Dam and Makamini Dam could strengthen water security and drive economic transformation along Kenya’s Coast Mwache and Makamini dams: The missing link that will unlock the Coast's economic revolution Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556448/njeri-maina-demands-probe-into-kirinyaga-poll-violence 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Njeri Maina demands probe into Kirinyaga poll violence https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wYk4Usf9p94nn42vvi3Ruamz8A7I4mEaqea83c6L.png Njeri Maina calls for investigation into political violence reported in the county on August 23, including allegations linking former gubernatorial candidate Wangui Ngirici to the unrest. Njeri Maina demands probe into Kirinyaga poll violence Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556450/singoei-calls-for-lower-borrowing-costs-for-african-countries 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Sing'oei calls for lower borrowing costs for African countries https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nQFAj0EKamWJirDaGWCLX6qOuy20E7TpePbw62cD.jpg Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Koryir Sing’oei has called for lower borrowing costs for African countries, saying high risk premiums are costing the continent billions of dollars annually. Sing'oei calls for lower borrowing costs for African countries Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001556451/how-kibera-women-turned-water-access-into-savings-business-growth 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 How Kibera women turned water access into savings, business growth https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/LOd95Cay1NnCOvgNN0yLZTFMm9aTQZpLaUgxdxal.jpg For Rosemary Akinyi, water was once a costly burden that ate into the modest earnings from her fish business. How Kibera women turned water access into savings, business growth Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001556453/how-muhoroni-sugar-factory-is-recovering-after-years-of-breakdowns 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 How Muhoroni Sugar factory is recovering after years of breakdowns https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/geXgsKDuAvInIIR3QonrK39PYLntb1OucESQ0Dve.jpg Muhoroni Sugar Company has completed a major overhaul of its ageing plant, ending years of breakdowns caused by a leaking roof that let rain fall directly onto machinery and workers. How Muhoroni Sugar factory is recovering after years of breakdowns Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sci-tech/article/2001556454/africa-races-online-as-experts-warn-of-cyber-skills-gap 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 Africa races online as experts warn of cyber skills gap https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/03bCDK3lY4IBarYfno2P4ABixU0jK9HOld3awU9K.jpg As African countries put more services online, cybersecurity experts are warning that the continent needs more researchers to keep pace with those targeting its digital systems. Africa races online as experts warn of cyber skills gap Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001556455/how-data-is-reshaping-africas-fast-moving-consumer-goods-industry 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 How data is reshaping Africa's fast-moving consumer goods industry https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/laSnSnGgyP8soqaDVdnNgDrcaIuCXofPHA7cxXDA.jpg Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods industry is turning increasingly to data to understand consumers, respond to market changes and compete in a rapidly changing retail environment. How data is reshaping Africa's fast-moving consumer goods industry Nairobi, Kenya 2026-08-28 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001552362/how-bangbets-biashara-boost-initiative-is-uplifting-livelihoods-in-nairobi 1.0 The Standard en 2026-08-28 How Bangbet's biashara boost initiative is uplifting livelihoods in Nairobi https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PJBSDbYrRX4vEBM5Lo4OKh1CvmfqLhSEu7QV60dL.jpg The main purpose of the Biashara Boost CSR initiative is to give back to the community by supporting struggling small business owners through stock boosts and business support. 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