https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/article/2001560835/allow-hospital-to-carry-on-with-its-business-now 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 Allow hospital to carry on with its business now https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/QrhRmFaosI8Mr906GIMcGBnV6d0pO8xdICVR39ML.jpg Nakuru County should respect the court ruling on War Memorial Hospital’s ownership of its land and allow the facility to reopen and restore essential healthcare services without interference. Allow hospital to carry on with its business now Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560837/mandatory-death-sentence-for-robbery-with-violence-unconstitutional-court-rules 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 Mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence unconstitutional, court rules https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/jIPlDqnL2aNMJrbaeFbS4Q5wiVUHOkQrXDljA3Qu.jpg The High Court has ruled that mandatory death sentences for robbery with violence are unconstitutional, calling for sentencing reforms that consider the circumstances of each case. Mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence unconstitutional, court rules Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560840/a-decade-of-stadium-promises-but-little-action-on-the-ground 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 A decade of stadium promises but little action on the ground https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/AvEKxkUbbmqhF9PQgzOttUt5IQieXOeKVJqOjCOw.jpg President Ruto’s plan to build 32 stadiums promises to boost Kenyan sports, but concerns remain over deadlines, construction quality and maintenance. A decade of stadium promises but little action on the ground Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560844/deadly-cost-of-enforcement-failures-as-city-hall-shifts-blame 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 Deadly cost of enforcement failures as City Hall shifts blame https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ZIDFgx5OnQHFQGPuPCMYv7jIjSGPfycgWbTHEtH4.jpg Nairobi’s Eastleigh building collapse exposes persistent failures in construction oversight, enforcement and accountability despite repeated warnings and previous tragedies. Deadly cost of enforcement failures as City Hall shifts blame Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560846/how-city-hall-cartels-mint-millions-from-building-approvals 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 How City Hall cartels mint millions from building approvals https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/JJycmJ3uoyLUnUQMg3E1lq85cblbZnnNluqXs3qJ.jpg Nairobi’s building approval system faces fresh corruption allegations as rescue teams continue searching for dozens of people missing after the Eastleigh building collapse. How City Hall cartels mint millions from building approvals Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001560847/is-ruto-trying-to-win-kalonzo-or-split-his-ukambani-support-base 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 Is Ruto trying to win Kalonzo or split his Ukambani support base? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/uWfi2iQjzvd2TbtoMia6EEGXt2Yss86xPeNkfKoI.jpg Ruto’s praise of Kalonzo during his Ukambani tour has sparked speculation over whether he seeks an alliance or aims to weaken the opposition ahead of 2027. Is Ruto trying to win Kalonzo or split his Ukambani support base? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560850/affordable-housing-accountability-test-as-senate-requests-audit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 Affordable housing accountability test as Senate requests audit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/gFqsqZnXnuLswbl8euGJLa8uMZcQpkhY35tHDIkL.jpg Senators are demanding a full audit of Ruto’s affordable housing programme over concerns about project costs, transparency, occupancy and the use of housing levy funds. Affordable housing accountability test as Senate requests audit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/football/article/2001560860/leopards-drop-their-prey-in-day-of-draws 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-26 Leopards drop their prey in day of draws https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/nQdsrrF6YLaphHBYN0eFeccxrjs5AHKwRUPdS3BF.jpg AFC Leopards and Shabana FC played out a goalless draw after Kayci Odhiambo missed a penalty, while newly promoted 3K FC claimed their first top-flight win. Leopards drop their prey in day of draws Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-26 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560832/ruto-dont-incite-youth-with-election-propaganda 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Ruto: Don't incite youth with election propaganda https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/s3sqiBOKcZuSZoSaBTl5aFMCai0ViDcnJO3f0YMJ.jpg President Ruto says timely access to presidential election results good for Kenya; warns against misleading claims that livestreaming is banned. Ruto: Don't incite youth with election propaganda Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560836/wajackoya-deputy-justina-wamae-launches-imarisha-uchumi-party 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Wajackoya deputy Justina Wamae launches Imarisha Uchumi Party https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/fRkG6wpXjJt6dihNNt07oYo8PnELVT5khDce7mnc.jpg Former Roots Party presidential running mate Justina Wamae has launched a new political outfit, Imarisha Uchumi Party (IUP). Wajackoya deputy Justina Wamae launches Imarisha Uchumi Party Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001560838/irrigation-farmers-explore-cooperative-marketing-to-improve-earnings 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Irrigation farmers explore cooperative marketing to improve earnings https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Qb3S6w0WFpoVg35KF32ckzYN6giV2U6igp0hZlqP.jpg Farmers are exploring how collective marketing, produce aggregation and value addition can help them access better markets and improve their earnings. Irrigation farmers explore cooperative marketing to improve earnings Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560839/new-poll-puts-ruto-ahead-of-sifuna-by-one-point-in-2027-race 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 New poll puts Ruto ahead of Sifuna by one point in 2027 race https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/H7z7lvNy2hssq7sMv6SQauno7YvfKB5Z4OLH3PNT.jpg President William Ruto leads a hypothetical 2027 presidential race with 26 per cent support, just one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, according to a new opinion poll. New poll puts Ruto ahead of Sifuna by one point in 2027 race Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560841/south-african-firm-eyes-kenya-with-online-shops-electric-scooter-plan 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 South African firm eyes Kenya with online shops, electric scooter plan https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B55d1OK5A9A1uQAZ156QxYOULMzXQZygLtHlw8gL.jpg A plan to combine electric scooter financing with free online shops could bring a new business model to Kenya, where a South African company is targeting expansion in 2027. South African firm eyes Kenya with online shops, electric scooter plan Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560842/dcp-leaders-vow-opposition-unity-to-oust-rutos-administration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 DCP leaders vow opposition unity to oust Ruto's administration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/IHX7HgsZWxuhFQ2mB7BlFHfwTs2Ok0QtOM13QSnx.jpg DCP leaders have vowed to unite behind the opposition and challenge President Ruto’s re-election bid, urging Mt Kenya residents to support their cause. DCP leaders vow opposition unity to oust Ruto's administration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560843/matiangi-opposes-proposed-ban-on-livestreaming-election-results-calls-for-accountability 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Matiang'i opposes proposed ban on livestreaming election results, calls for accountability https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/1MN5HSo8Rwb9qbcd9zvoZQUVaOVpgdiUdYM9JQFE.jpg Matiang’i and opposition leaders oppose proposed restrictions on livestreaming election results, calling for transparency and accountability ahead of the 2027 polls. Matiang'i opposes proposed ban on livestreaming election results, calls for accountability Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560845/architects-demand-release-of-past-building-collapse-reports 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Architects demand release of past building collapse reports https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Pr2LsiYqJntFY69srz3xQesLv4cgq1lExWdUMklY.jpg The Architects Alliance has called for the release of past building collapse investigation reports and a nationwide audit of buildings after another structure collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Architects demand release of past building collapse reports Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001560848/sakaja-protests-release-of-14-suspects-linked-to-eastleigh-collapsed-building 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Sakaja protests release of 14 suspects linked to Eastleigh collapsed building https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2JGtItCeKbmzTppsBpxLRDhkQwNdwSq6akOFck01.jpg Sakaja demanded answers from Kamukunji Police on how the suspects were arrested in June but released on Sh50,000 bail without being charged in court. Sakaja protests release of 14 suspects linked to Eastleigh collapsed building Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560849/how-financing-is-reshaping-kenyas-car-import-business 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 How financing is reshaping Kenya's car import business https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/CxamPBq58wug5bSrvaH3lgYtbdL8bI8u0eE9X1ft.jpg Kenya’s vehicle import business is drawing new financing arrangements that seek to connect overseas car purchases with shipping, clearance and asset loans once vehicles are registered locally. How financing is reshaping Kenya's car import business Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560851/over-5000-deaths-a-year-as-ntsa-seeks-disaster-declaration 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Over 5,000 deaths a year as NTSA seeks disaster declaration https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/XyRiIfiHLYPyMI235DcvN4YduO3Y3a9xH1yHB8AZ.png NTSA wants road crashes declared a national disaster, citing thousands of deaths annually and calling for coordinated government action. Over 5,000 deaths a year as NTSA seeks disaster declaration Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560721/bitter-jaramogis-inheritance-fight-leaves-the-oburu-empire-in-cracks 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Bitter Jaramogi's inheritance fight leaves the Oburu empire in cracks https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0iTRcKabhoxtcPFdWMNTyOJTRhUFaUi7lc51jJkb.jpg Jaramogi died on January 20, 1994. Thereafter, Raila and Oburu became administrators of the estate. Bitter Jaramogi's inheritance fight leaves the Oburu empire in cracks Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001560777/of-double-standards-and-dark-shadows-hypocrisy-shaping-2027-presidential-race 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Of double standards and dark shadows; hypocrisy shaping 2027 presidential race https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ecF63Tfx8fd0hZBuEO6HV6m831LpS081sb66y7qF.jpg There is certainly a lot of hypocrisy poisoning the air at present. Of double standards and dark shadows; hypocrisy shaping 2027 presidential race Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560778/kalonzos-2027-dilemma-fight-for-state-house-or-go-for-less 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Kalonzo's 2027 dilemma: Fight for State House or go for less? https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0jKTkK41f0GI8eXScBav4ilTmXWKhU5p2uLg6FAt.jpg Kalonzo is racing against time to consolidate his Lower Eastern stronghold, which Ruto has been aggressively targeting. Kalonzo's 2027 dilemma: Fight for State House or go for less? Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560781/lobby-tells-court-rhinos-birds-at-risk-over-sh41bn-bomas-project 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Lobby tells court rhinos, birds at risk over Sh41bn Bomas project https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8JFGYnkp0e0tjO25gPgiWTOR4mQRmax0lLqqhr8q.jpg The lobbyists argued that it will require 99 acres and relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, which will require excising National Park. Lobby tells court rhinos, birds at risk over Sh41bn Bomas project Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001560783/mps-question-uons-management-over-insolvency-sh20bn-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 MPs question UoN's management over insolvency, Sh20bn debt https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/TazyEzy8uqFuevhHGJDIzdgPs6AwFEkwx44WVZSb.jpg MPs have challenged the management to provide verifiable figures and firm timelines for its financial recovery. MPs question UoN's management over insolvency, Sh20bn debt Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560785/how-kenya-loses-sh403-billion-annually-to-illicit-financial-flows 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 How Kenya loses Sh403 billion annually to illicit financial flows https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/vUJIGUrq6MgELRG9dGLfaHRuRnifm0y2MgD3Nu3D.jpg The losses are equivalent to about 12 per cent of the national budget and exceed allocations for health and social protection, the report says. How Kenya loses Sh403 billion annually to illicit financial flows Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001560786/the-fatal-legal-blind-spot-that-cost-kakuzi-prime-makuyu-golf-land 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 The fatal legal blind spot that cost Kakuzi prime Makuyu golf land https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/PsmDnZrSkgkUCfvPUTiWCX6yFYwFVGzaQ7Ct5j6y.jpg For over two decades, Murang'a-based agricultural giant Kakuzi Plc and community golf club Makuyu Club have faced off in a contest worthy of a Masters final round. The fatal legal blind spot that cost Kakuzi prime Makuyu golf land Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560788/gideon-mois-political-future-in-focus-after-collapsed-ruto-deal 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Gideon Moi's political future in focus after collapsed Ruto deal https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/hAIxp29H3tS8rKN0AgsGfNVMvD3bSEs8StqrijYL.jpg Political analysts argue that Gideon’s next move could fracture a region long regarded as Ruto’s political stronghold and reshape the presidential contest in 2027. Gideon Moi's political future in focus after collapsed Ruto deal Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/barrack-muluka/article/2001560789/the-irony-of-honouring-freedom-heroes-while-silencing-dissent 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 The irony of honouring freedom heroes while silencing dissent https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/WGGoaYSEPsscNbYXfHl6xStjp8bCl0MBk0Ci1mz7.jpg On Mashujaa Day, President William Ruto launched The Price of Freedom, the authorised biography of Achieng’ Oneko. The irony of honouring freedom heroes while silencing dissent Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560793/jitters-as-opposition-struggles-to-agree-on-coalition-to-unseat-ruto 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Jitters as Opposition struggles to agree on coalition to unseat Ruto https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/eFZVzv7AlMhXefhRZxxKVDWqnaZBOy58UtGEIBXM.jpg The search for a single presidential candidate by the opposition continues to be complex as more formations emerge in their ranks. Jitters as Opposition struggles to agree on coalition to unseat Ruto Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560795/sakaja-faces-scrutiny-as-families-search-for-missing-kin-after-eastleigh-building-collapsed 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Sakaja faces scrutiny as families search for missing kin after Eastleigh building collapsed https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/B7lAp3Hr9JofnZC5Gz2cteIKIyiojhsOdYb3xkKy.jpg On Friday, while visiting the scene, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen insisted that 67 people who had been in the building had been accounted for. Sakaja faces scrutiny as families search for missing kin after Eastleigh building collapsed Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560800/shakahola-the-church-must-look-in-the-mirror 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Shakahola: The church must look in the mirror https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/X5YG0MRbteXeH3WYepxT3B9wisrtAnlQLTSXP5LI.jpg Shakahola must become a mirror, not merely a scandal the Church hopes to survive. Shakahola: The church must look in the mirror Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560801/yes-amend-this-law-that-steps-aside-long-before-a-building-collapses 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Yes, amend this law that steps aside long before a building collapses https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/e2Zv9fAiqflUG0VJag5DlJm5xdA4MP0nFj9Z2xhV.jpg Last Friday in Eastleigh, eleven shops were operating on the ground floor and in the basement of a building still under construction. Yes, amend this law that steps aside long before a building collapses Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001560802/public-office-is-about-service-to-nation-not-a-political-debt 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Public office is about service to nation, not a political debt https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/aphEmgKpznk4fynZ4UZCCZj4N570EByXoqWgYye7.jpg Citizenship includes the freedom to judge power without permission from those who exercise it. Public office is about service to nation, not a political debt Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001560803/better-have-an-illiterate-leader-than-a-looter 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Better have an illiterate leader than a looter https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/ydrHpApIGTC7pDX8KbUSagzvQyOsp31RdPm3DWkt.jpg I would rather have an illiterate person in a position of power than a person with a PHD in looting and thievery, or a doctorate in murder, abductions, political intrigue and such shenanigans. Better have an illiterate leader than a looter Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/xn-iraki/article/2001560805/kenyas-education-illusion-why-our-system-needs-a-total-rewrite 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Kenya's education illusion: Why our system needs a total rewrite https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/GuyBmh9Y529Dix3yFpoICaxQSzSggtfFgISAnaDh.jpg There is a perception that education beyond the borders is better. We reinforce that by quoting foreign authors. Kenya's education illusion: Why our system needs a total rewrite Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560806/burudi-nabwera-pioneer-diplomat-who-amassed-power-as-kanu-hawk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Burudi Nabwera: Pioneer diplomat who amassed power as Kanu hawk https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/cLfp1Gtwk08feIIl2KBFvdiUKkuWLrfmPPsfaXOp.jpg Nabwera rose through education, diplomacy, and politics to become one of the most influential figures in the regimes of Jomo Kenyatta and his successor, Daniel arap Moi. Burudi Nabwera: Pioneer diplomat who amassed power as Kanu hawk Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560807/the-price-of-compassion-pauline-kawira-turns-painful-nursing-ordeal-into-a-book 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 The price of compassion: Pauline Kawira turns painful nursing ordeal into a book https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/YvJEDtVVZCnXIArt2FyiCZ3mBUIURHbokpBdTXyx.jpg Facing hospital management over an allegation of theft was embarrassing. Her attempts to explain herself were unsuccessful, and the nurse was suspended for two weeks. The price of compassion: Pauline Kawira turns painful nursing ordeal into a book Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/cartoons/article/2001560808/walk-the-talk 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Walk the talk... https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/FpujQHGJ3XuUNQiwC5nneYhK4XZdRg546L7MhtI7.jpg Walk the talk... Walk the talk... Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001560809/the-pressure-before-the-click-how-i-decide-whether-a-setup-deserves-capital 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 The pressure before the click: How I decide whether a setup deserves capital https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/69rTPZC9jWGYFrdq7wwwpRPewNmjAHiYQNldqzst.jpg The heavier moment often comes earlier: before the click, when the setup is close, risk is being calculated, and I have to decide whether the market has earned my capital. The pressure before the click: How I decide whether a setup deserves capital Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001560810/polio-fight-is-not-over-vaccine-gaps-threaten-hard-won-gains 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Polio fight is not over: Vaccine gaps threaten hard-won gains https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3XecDBBm8OEDVlbtp7wuU5yoWANL6bA4uA4rGsRh.jpg Despite years of vaccination campaigns and community mobilisation, gaps in immunisation and funding threaten to undermine the progress made against the disease. Polio fight is not over: Vaccine gaps threaten hard-won gains Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/reproductive-health/article/2001560811/when-the-baby-comes-with-no-instruction-manual 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 When the baby comes with no instruction manual https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/08I2fHa7bekjEYiEuf7Wl8C3TelZUUYRx1o7aPkl.jpg The parent may have bought the cot, prepared the clothes, stocked up on essentials and listened to advice from relatives and friends. Then the baby arrives, and the questions begin. When the baby comes with no instruction manual Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001560815/four-suspects-dig-hole-escape-from-embus-itabua-police-station 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Four suspects dig hole, escape from Embu's Itabua Police station https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/8vBWyuWbJsfUhhK3Ua9e7TCtcUEJyk3LP9sQgCj4.jpg Police say the four included two murder suspects and two robbery with violence suspects who were yet to be processed to court appearance. Four suspects dig hole, escape from Embu's Itabua Police station Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001560817/why-russiaafrica-summit-must-deliver-more-than-speeches-and-photo-opportunities 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Why RussiaAfrica Summit must deliver more than speeches and photo opportunities https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qFt6lVfJRHH2UYo1XU6I679dmAnyUtlIueltK82y.jpg For years, Russia has presented itself as Africa's dependable friend, champion of sovereignty and defender against Western domination. Why RussiaAfrica Summit must deliver more than speeches and photo opportunities Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001560818/from-tense-night-on-trees-to-a-morning-showdown-inside-maras-battle-of-wits 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 From tense night on trees to a morning showdown: Inside Mara's battle of wits https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/0TAC9wn3f6hXtZ84LBe4BWlebbjyc1Z3Mc4bIk9f.jpg Among its most intriguing encounters are the power struggles between baboon troops and big cats, where strategy and teamwork can overturn the usual predator-prey script. From tense night on trees to a morning showdown: Inside Mara's battle of wits Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001560821/more-lula-or-back-to-the-bolsonaros-brazil-votes-in-cliffhanger 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/2GkDDiM7GE8QQJbz5tulfJsjrfcZUBZ1zJAwIXM9.jpg Final polls showed the two candidates neck and neck. More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/america/article/2001560822/obama-blasts-trumps-chaos-and-cruelty-while-campaigning-for-democrats 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/UCrHTv2HN4vLFCyAyfgcJaZPxX6YX7yAvWGXjZcF.jpg Obama remains popular with the Democratic base, which he wants to leverage to support his party's candidates. Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560823/five-missing-after-oil-rig-sinks-off-gabon 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Five missing after oil rig sinks off Gabon https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/Nbv7RJiwo47JJsMvv2LWFX52VhWEH6PtTuRWkR4e.jpg "At the time of the incident, there were 115 personnel onboard the rig," the Bermuda-headquartered firm said in a statement. Five missing after oil rig sinks off Gabon Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560824/update-kanga-accident-leaves-22-people-dead-scores-injured 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 UPDATE: Kanga accident leaves 22 people dead, scores injured https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/y1TMJedLny18xYpjczKlNct2sp40XdJwwytekSuR.jpg At least 22 people have been confirmed dead and scores injured after a head-on collision at Kanga area past Mtito Andei on Mombasa-Nairobi highway. UPDATE: Kanga accident leaves 22 people dead, scores injured Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560827/russia-faces-backlash-over-dead-missing-recruits-ahead-of-summit 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Russia faces backlash over dead, missing recruits ahead of summit https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qO4fp7lMtfz1z6YPBaU42LjMN3gtU3bQBcR99jHh.jpg The controversy has raised questions about Russia's commitment to African countries, which it routinely describes as strategic partners. Russia faces backlash over dead, missing recruits ahead of summit Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560828/i-will-go-for-senate-governor-muthomi-njuki-declares 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 I will go for Senate, Governor Muthomi Njuki declares https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3fORpuL3HtPQar4LVDZ5sEnhqhRm0gR3KAWXHmws.jpg Njuki declared his interest in the Senate seat, even as a proposed law seeking to bar governors from running for the position before 10 years have passed is pending. I will go for Senate, Governor Muthomi Njuki declares Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001560829/tundu-lissu-awaits-treason-verdict-vows-hunger-strike-protest 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Tundu Lissu awaits treason verdict, vows hunger strike protest https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/3CaEL2qDoXbpjS2hCoGrlU8vjuH7zmGwbA3k4fRx.jpg Detained Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu plans to go on a hunger strike on Monday to demand that prison authorities allow him to privately meet his lawyers. Tundu Lissu awaits treason verdict, vows hunger strike protest Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560830/kalonzo-40-years-in-politics-is-biblical 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Kalonzo: 40 years in politics is 'Biblical' https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/qJX4nyr60seFDOFsVwM51xAA1UawiCpBbF1UheNo.jpg Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hit back at President William Ruto over remarks questioning his development record in the region. Kalonzo: 40 years in politics is 'Biblical' Nairobi, Kenya 2026-10-25 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560831/ruto-vows-to-block-brokers-from-profiting-in-kenya-pipeline-share-sale 1.0 The Standard en 2026-10-25 Ruto vows to block brokers from profiting in Kenya Pipeline share sale https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/articles/thumbnails/yCt3GhZAI7YRxCYZr9uXiVrNngUDvpGxIKog8sPj.jpg President William Ruto urges politicians to keep petty politics out of investment matters, says national opportunities must be protected to drive economic growth. 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