https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549115/ebola-101-what-africas-deadliest-virus-reveals-about-the-next-pandemic 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 Ebola 101: What Africa's deadliest virus reveals about the next pandemic https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/oZClURPM6tm6W9pDwfbnfNv0IgK0lnb4NZihE94C.jpg A fragile frontline where fear, science and survival collide Ebola 101: What Africa's deadliest virus reveals about the next pandemic Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549116/push-for-deployment-of-public-health-officers-to-learning-institutions 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 Push for deployment of public health officers to learning institutions https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pr8aPM4vIumGctZrqKaLRgiZCXx0ZUDzLktcjqiq.jpg Public health officers want urgent school safety inspections nationwide after the Utumishi Girls fire killed 16 students and injured 74. Push for deployment of public health officers to learning institutions Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549117/dreaded-second-term-returns-to-haunt-schools 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 Dreaded second term returns to haunt schools https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/a716jMOHFbW7lvRKEWFyQzbxu7bZvBCbED20BBG4.jpg A 2017 government report linked most school unrest to second term exam pressure, warning that many reforms and safety recommendations remain unimplemented. Dreaded second term returns to haunt schools Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549118/families-confront-horror-as-only-3-bodies-identified-after-fire-tragedy 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 Families confront horror as only 3 bodies identified after fire tragedy https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CY4Y7y9eHYoIDhbCfNxJ4p5aVukLY2Hx6K8y6uJN.jpg A 2017 government report linked most school unrest to second term exam pressure, warning that many reforms and safety recommendations remain unimplemented. Families confront horror as only 3 bodies identified after fire tragedy Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001549120/how-unchecked-growth-is-killing-nairobis-natural-lifelines 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 How unchecked growth is killing Nairobi's natural lifelines https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XsPFapkIpZrVDUQsS6VI13MDizofzS1LvSw55EFp.jpg Nairobi’s forests, parklands and waterways are under growing pressure from urban expansion, raising concerns over flooding, pollution and climate resilience. How unchecked growth is killing Nairobi's natural lifelines Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549123/confidence-gap-rutos-credibility-test-in-politics-of-competing-truths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 Confidence gap: Ruto's credibility test in politics of competing truths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cma0EhkRjYpuzSlVb5M6xevpxqk5kUYGFHwkC0oq.jpg As Madaraka Day approaches, questions persist over whether economic gains under President Ruto are translating into better lives for ordinary Kenyans. Confidence gap: Ruto's credibility test in politics of competing truths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549125/the-gachagua-methu-vs-malala-nyoro-tug-of-war 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 The Gachagua- Methu vs Malala Nyoro tug of war https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Ijz5os6espTPVeMshTsiKHiFvnqe3XoNTZLOQzV8.jpg Cracks emerge in DCP as leaders accuse Rigathi Gachagua of unilateral decisions, sparking tensions over party control, inclusivity and 2027 succession politics. The Gachagua- Methu vs Malala Nyoro tug of war Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549126/sh107b-siege-intrigues-into-the-decade-long-court-battle-for-the-soul-of-dusit-d2-property 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-31 Sh10.7b siege: Intrigues into the decade-long court battle for the soul of Dusit D2 property https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/xsv76gklhwao5Q3dfzieqX7JzKr1bwcefnqk9Ar6.jpg A decade-long legal battle over a Sh703 million property deal has escalated into a Sh10.7 billion dispute, putting Nairobi’s iconic Dusit D2 complex at risk. Sh10.7b siege: Intrigues into the decade-long court battle for the soul of Dusit D2 property Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-31 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549056/nsl-promotion-race-heads-for-dramatic-finish-amid-growing-fkf-confusion 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 NSL promotion race heads for dramatic finish amid growing FKF confusion https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jILco2zwRgvYahkNDGA9Wge4v2NBBwDJjq6qU976.jpg Migori Youth, Mombasa United, and 3K FC lead the title charge. NSL promotion race heads for dramatic finish amid growing FKF confusion Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549057/ebola-by-force 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Ebola by force https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EaNXkEUMHaXhIveJhg4kdG21IsJMJcEtHOFi9Jl5.jpg Doctors, leaders and residents oppose a planned US-linked Ebola isolation centre in Laikipia amid fears over Kenya’s preparedness and public safety. Ebola by force Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549058/utumishi-fire-tragedy-heads-must-roll 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Utumishi fire tragedy : Heads must roll https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jTI4koT7g2R8WjvKo9tiAH74MhMykoNjKcp8cLba.jpg Pressure mounts on the government over the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as leaders, unions and parents demand accountability over safety failures. Utumishi fire tragedy : Heads must roll Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549059/jaguars-prey-on-wazalendo-greensharks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Jaguars prey on Wazalendo, Greensharks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7mwTfNb21qz6N3IzqhXvJthGRV5auDCyYtt6ZImP.jpg A series of mouth-watering clashes is lined up this weekend as the chase for the 2026 Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League title gains momentum. Jaguars prey on Wazalendo, Greensharks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549060/ps-bitok-campaigned-for-ruto-in-baringo-as-the-country-mourned-utumishi-girls 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fq3ZSL94wzkpL0YZWFma8suRu8E1JRyjX98vHrSX.jpg As Kenya mourned the death of 16 girls who died in Utumishi Girls fire PS Bitok campaigned for president Ruto PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/basketball/article/2001549061/ulinzi-battle-with-equity-dumas-in-kbf-league 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Ulinzi battle with Equity Dumas in KBF league https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EVNJAjkypFz9RaNGdKuQeLIxayssKy9s81OYaEyC.jpg Former Kenya Basketball Federation Men’s Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors will today clash with Equity Dumas at the USIU-A grounds. Ulinzi battle with Equity Dumas in KBF league Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549063/casimir-gross-stars-at-kyambu-cup 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Casimir Gross stars at Kyambu Cup https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zPQG0940AbJA6eBfBU6GroUpf7eGoaea6BUu9QQE.jpg Kenyan international Casimir Gross pumped in four goals for NCBA in their 6-5.5 victory against Cherokee as the Kyambu Cup started at Timau Sports Club yesterday. Casimir Gross stars at Kyambu Cup Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549064/kabras-face-ugandas-pirates-with-enterprise-cup-title-on-the-line 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Kabras face Uganda's Pirates with Enterprise Cup title on the line https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/5BjDFCnxSk3y1De6ot09OCpFIFeTwjAXgPTN1GsM.jpg Defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC will today put their unbeaten Enterprise Cup run on the line when they face Uganda’s Black Pirates in the final at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. Kabras face Uganda's Pirates with Enterprise Cup title on the line Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549066/shujaa-must-edge-great-britain-in-their-pursuit-for-svns-series-slot 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Shujaa must edge Great Britain in their pursuit for SVNS series slot https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wt4aA3aTXOgjZQdQAfHjtRS8Wfyq45MOKJBjuc1a.jpg Kenya Sevens must win their final Group A match against Great Britain today at the ongoing Valladolid Sevens Shujaa must edge Great Britain in their pursuit for SVNS series slot Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549067/vuvuzelas-church-vows-and-pilgrimages-the-beautiful-madness-of-arsenal-fanaticism-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Vuvuzelas, church vows and pilgrimages: The beautiful madness of Arsenal fanaticism in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eArw0eusrX5nAIlStBAP0aO1vrH2QGPu4zoLJfto.jpg Arsenal’s Premier League triumph sparked wild celebrations across Kenya, with fans flooding streets, churches and matatus in red and white. Vuvuzelas, church vows and pilgrimages: The beautiful madness of Arsenal fanaticism in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549069/dont-gamble-with-public-trust-ove-ebola-holding-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Don't gamble with public trust ove Ebola holding deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XjYg0w2xs4hCRE3hhQUcL9P2wspzXhIT6QZSvIHB.jpg Kenya’s approval for the United States to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base has ignited a storm of ethical, political, and public health concerns Don't gamble with public trust ove Ebola holding deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549071/missing-children-crisis-marred-by-contradictions-delays 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Missing children crisis marred by contradictions, delays https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/wihBGNlaGk5QJbpoiYtaeYHIm2fFDda9K5OsgZ4I.jpg Conflicting government statements on missing children cases have sparked concerns over Kenya’s child protection systems and preparedness. Missing children crisis marred by contradictions, delays Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549072/what-would-it-take-to-keep-all-kenyan-women-and-girls-safe 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 What would it take to keep all Kenyan women and girls safe? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AVVSl83pepQF6JB2X7UgGMoG6pBz447S1gOm0JQg.jpg With 16 Utumishi Girls Academy students dead and 74 injured, the nation reels from another horrific, tragic incident. What would it take to keep all Kenyan women and girls safe? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549073/i-thought-i-would-die-survivors-recount-horror-that-claimed-16-lives 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 I thought I would die: Survivors recount horror that claimed 16 lives https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/F04Kqj8txZelf8pUDRV8yprYA8VepU5m2FlHySz2.jpg The Utumishi Girls fire tragedy has sparked outrage over school safety failures and the government’s handling of grieving parents after 16 students died. I thought I would die: Survivors recount horror that claimed 16 lives Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549074/case-declines-to-kick-out-wetangula-as-speaker 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Case declines to kick out Wetang'ula as speaker https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qChhk99ATTvIyRWe01nYDfvuSjTQBTrATV08ngc3.jpg he High Court declined to remove Speaker Moses Wetang’ula despite affirming Azimio as the rightful majority coalition in Parliament. Case declines to kick out Wetang'ula as speaker Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001549075/kadu-asili-faults-ruto-over-coast-projects 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Kadu Asili faults Ruto over Coast projects https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/mRZjwwem2SQo03hMVyaQaFWVGsih2RRyRot3qJHg.jpg Kadu Asili accuses President Ruto of recycling Uhuru-era Coast projects and unfairly allocating KPA jobs to Rift Valley residents. Kadu Asili faults Ruto over Coast projects Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549076/grief-anger-as-families-blame-state-school-over-dormitory-fire-deaths 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Grief, anger as families blame State, school over dormitory fire deaths https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/bBQHYcOv15UXAAftlrx6yYLjJgWaMEsp2To6yBoL.jpg Families of Utumishi Girls fire victims blame the school and Ministry of Education, questioning locked dormitories and ignored safety guidelines. Grief, anger as families blame State, school over dormitory fire deaths Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549077/teen-dies-after-assault-in-illegal-tea-harvesting-saga 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Teen dies after assault in illegal tea harvesting saga https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e9ESokKAhO3KWqRAVOgow6eshyYUm5yh1cPaM7or.jpg A 17-year-old tea picker has died after allegedly being assaulted by estate guards in Bomet, sparking renewed scrutiny of violence in tea estates. Teen dies after assault in illegal tea harvesting saga Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549078/omtatah-seeks-removal-of-three-judges-over-us-health-deal-ruling 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Omtatah seeks removal of three judges over US health deal ruling https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ST0N1F7i0DdIBEmRun8HllXT3125zevfitNhwFAN.png Okiya Omtatah seeks removal of Appeal Court judges over a Kenya–US health deal ruling he says violated constitutional procedure. Omtatah seeks removal of three judges over US health deal ruling Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001549079/who-recommends-trial-use-of-two-vaccines-as-virus-spreads 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 WHO recommends trial use of two vaccines as virus spreads https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pRSZxbFGt5MRwkmX49mZr74PT35Gb3ts3GBs09ua.webp WHO recommends two Ebola vaccine candidates for trials as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads in DRC and Uganda with no approved treatment yet. WHO recommends trial use of two vaccines as virus spreads Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549080/let-utumishi-girls-fire-trigger-rethink-on-school-safety 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Let Utumishi Girls fire trigger rethink on school safety https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/91XUT0JdkYWeZmYTxGWVh8GXnZcLJezesif2kwJa.jpg Utumishi school fire triggers a rethink of school safety Let Utumishi Girls fire trigger rethink on school safety Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549081/chaotic-bedbug-ridden-psvs-are-the-real-crisis 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Chaotic bedbug-ridden PSVs are the real crisis https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qqJqKilVZ28mGPlf89jcEJI0KwoprRpEuokGSucT.jpg Transport operators face criticism for protesting fuel prices while ignoring road lawlessness, corruption and deadly impunity in the PSV sector. Chaotic bedbug-ridden PSVs are the real crisis Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eve-woman/article/2001549082/can-slow-burn-romance-lead-to-meaningful-relationships 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Can slow-burn romance lead to meaningful relationships? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6IIxIyZpbvAJkXkwyhPrhnlNj4AFbVW5T2CX2CcI.jpg More young people are embracing slow-burn relationships, valuing emotional connection, trust and compatibility over fast-paced modern dating. Can slow-burn romance lead to meaningful relationships? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001549093/edgar-morin-frances-intellectual-grandfather-dies-at-104 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Edgar Morin: France's intellectual 'grandfather' dies at 104 https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/K4trOUANGZl6fnOGyVX0KxXjC1w9Jbc9zkKCpfwW.jpg France's favourite intellectual, Edgar Morin, a World War II Resistance member who dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance Edgar Morin: France's intellectual 'grandfather' dies at 104 Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001549097/tourisms-future-lies-in-innovation-and-technology-graduates-told 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Tourism's future lies in Innovation and technology, graduates told https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GtrNBgCN3qYP4y03hSF9DEoq5HecPV24eZwWyxGu.jpg The future of the global tourism industry will depend on innovation and technology as the sector undergoes rapid transformation Tourism's future lies in Innovation and technology, graduates told Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001549098/ruto-heads-to-south-africa-for-state-visit-next-week 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Ruto heads to South Africa for State visit next week https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/V4tkW5KNE1pDBykju7AJBb1Tqf6HTyA58cIwNI9O.jpg South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to host President William Ruto for a state visit from June 3 to June 5, talks to focus on strengthening economic ties. Ruto heads to South Africa for State visit next week Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549100/petition-seeks-to-stop-sh18-billion-wajir-road-projects-over-alleged-procurement-flaws 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Petition seeks to stop Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects over alleged procurement flaws https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/6OlSZOk8Vu1wQ2BMmNv5uoCssIEPwVJfSPsHpC4q.jpg A petition has been filed before the High Court seeking to stop the implementation of six road and drainage projects worth Sh1.8 billion in Wajir County. Petition seeks to stop Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects over alleged procurement flaws Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549101/doctors-demand-public-participation-on-planned-ebola-quarantine-centre-for-americans 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Doctors demand public participation on planned Ebola quarantine centre for Americans https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/DYwoq1IhbAV5deV1nZurrGjX8W5WQeAxqLtMRpqc.jpg Doctors are now demanding public participation in the planned establishment of a quarantine facility for American citizens infected with or suspected of contracting Ebola in the DRC. Doctors demand public participation on planned Ebola quarantine centre for Americans Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549106/ipoa-begins-probe-into-deaths-shootings-linked-to-fuel-protests 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 IPOA begins probe into deaths, shootings linked to fuel protests https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X1HH5sHE37sxgraIpgOzKpz62FpKPBFATNBOhbOt.jpg IPOA launches investigations into deaths of Brian Ndung'u and Martin Rigii in Kiambu during recent fuel protests, and fatal shooting of an unidentified person in Nakuru. IPOA begins probe into deaths, shootings linked to fuel protests Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001549107/mp-wanyama-heckled-as-opposition-backs-sifuna 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 MP Wanyama heckled as opposition backs Sifuna https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/7T95oYQ2OUG78BqbXufEWIdkmqalIbLPjph1UCOB.jpg Political dynamics ahead of the 2027 General Election played out at the burial of Mzee Patrick Wangamati in Kabuchai, Bungoma County MP Wanyama heckled as opposition backs Sifuna Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549108/how-to-end-coasts-long-wait-for-reliable-supply-of-power 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 How to end Coast's long wait for reliable supply of power https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cTBbIYJ2dwSKioTx1cxEl8GYPPNR21DN8D4eauQY.jpg In my 21 years of experience in the energy sector, I have often been asked what it feels like to deliver major electricity infrastructure projects. How to end Coast's long wait for reliable supply of power Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549109/fixing-execution-crucial-for-kenyas-growth-official-says 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Fixing execution crucial for Kenya's growth, official says https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/pYegThEUBUywiATxJqQf8Dn9vv2zn8qRKev78zPf.jpg Project management must be embedded more firmly within public sector policy and decision-making frameworks if Kenya is to strengthen government delivery Fixing execution crucial for Kenya's growth, official says Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001549110/why-cbk-rules-punish-kenyas-safest-borrowers-and-lock-millions-of-farmers-out-of-credit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Why CBK rules punish Kenya's safest borrowers and lock millions of farmers out of credit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/EwblRz2qMo4T0B2DBIJ9hBNNlRjdn06XUMHa7Fuy.jpg Smallholder farmers in Kenya are being locked out of formal credit, not because they are risky borrowers, but because banking regulations are structurally biased against agriculture Why CBK rules punish Kenya's safest borrowers and lock millions of farmers out of credit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001549111/families-view-charred-remains-of-utumishi-dorm-fire-victims 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Families view charred remains of Utumishi dorm fire victims https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/M6WE8aevbKKEFdx2RercTG2guCQXc1AKLJpx9xtr.jpg Four days after the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy, parents came face to face with the full reality and impact of the incident as they viewed the charred remains of their loved ones. Families view charred remains of Utumishi dorm fire victims Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001549112/wamalwa-savula-clash-over-western-region-support-for-rutos-re-election-bid-and-regions-political-direction 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Wamalwa, Savula clash over Western region support for Ruto's re-election bid and region's political direction https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/el6lt5U09GZsh94fYh9aMTMg3VbK8myhEeK2iUhi.jpg A political showdown unfolded in Navakholo, Kakamega County, as Eugene Wamalwa andAyub Savula clashed over the Luhya community’s political future Wamalwa, Savula clash over Western region support for Ruto's re-election bid and region's political direction Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549113/medics-council-probing-patients-death-in-trans-nzoia 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Medics council probing patient's death in Trans Nzoia https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/D7aW7Uvid3ElLARm9NqgKrQQRkhtyBWrnLKOOQbp.jpg According to the council, Brian Simiyu died from an alleged surgical procedure at the facility and they were investigating the medical practitioner involved in the procedure. Medics council probing patient's death in Trans Nzoia Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001549114/dci-arrest-man-over-social-media-posts 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 DCI arrest man over social media posts https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/A8PyP9JGEQjxbDDiIkXZopCEyXcX5PMdOTIR3w3x.jpg “The offensive content, which was published on the suspect's Facebook account (MC Adek Tatu), has since gone viral across various social media platforms, threatening public order and peace.” DCI arrest man over social media posts Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001549124/duale-defends-us-ebola-lab-in-kenya 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/rgYgyKMyMeDnNix9pN7mAngLcCICAdNobcTBqpaM.jpg According to the CS, the lab will enhance Kenya’s surveillance, diagnostic capacity, emergency preparedness exercises, critical medical supplies, and rapid response capabilities. Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549129/psg-beat-arsenal-on-penalties-to-retain-champions-league-title 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/zgUYF9n3kgfPi4nmgS6dDP5mKGQUn9VVz7mrkK4z.jpg PSG claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing. PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001549053/all-or-nothing-as-junior-starlets-clash-with-uganda-in-decisive-tie 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 All or nothing as Junior Starlets clash with Uganda in decisive tie https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YmPeDKu667yyNgTo9FatP2AyqjGPpyT0XdnjM3Hb.jpg Kenyans carry a mental edge of a crucial away goal into their home fortress. All or nothing as Junior Starlets clash with Uganda in decisive tie Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001549054/will-utumishi-girls-tragedy-be-the-last-of-fatal-school-fires 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 Will Utumishi Girls tragedy be the last of fatal school fires? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3GOztR2R86PQg62rJYi6KXJIiqd6vYICK17YTHUp.jpg Thirty-five years separate the ashes of St Kizito Secondary School from those of Utumishi Girls. Will Utumishi Girls tragedy be the last of fatal school fires? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-05-30 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001549055/new-triathlon-head-coach-role-excites-ameli 1.0 The Standard en 2026-05-30 New triathlon head coach role excites Ameli https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uxKq91deCTsMrSNg5FHwF6GHfRCYnVIJJLrAPPXy.jpg Triathlon Kenya Federation has appointed Camilla Lydia Ameli as their new national team head coach. 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