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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s daughter, Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, has been consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop, marking 20 years in Christian ministry. Patience, the founder and lead pastor of Covenant Nations Church, was consecrated on Sunday, August 23, during celebrations marking the church’s 20th anniversary at Covenant Hill in Maya, Wakiso District. The ceremony was attended by President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni, alongside senior government officials, religious leaders, family members and hundreds of worshippers. https://www.tnx.africa/newsbeat/article/2001556066/musevenis-daughter-patience-elevated-to-bishop-after-two-decades-of-ministry

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Published: August 24, 2026 21:00

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s daughter, Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, has been consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop, marking 20 years in Christian ministry. Patience, the founder and lead pastor of Covenant Nations Church, was consecrated on…

President William Ruto is expected in Narok County on Tuesday for a two-day development tour that will see him launch major road projects, commission Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) markets and inspect ongoing infrastructure projects across the county. The President will begin his tour at Olokurto Trading Centre in Narok North Sub-County, where he is expected to launch the construction of the 48-kilometer, Enengetia–Olokurto–Olpusimoru Road, which will be upgraded to bitumen standards. The road will pass through one of Narok's major agricultural zones, linking farmers and communities to markets and opening up the area to wider trade opportunities. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001556082/ruto-set-to-begin-two-day-development-tour-of-narok

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Published: August 24, 2026 20:30

President William Ruto is expected in Narok County on Tuesday for a two-day development tour that will see him launch major road projects, commission Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) markets and inspect ongoing infrastructure projects across the county. …

A farmer has accused a senior police officer of blocking him from accessing and occupying a parcel of land he claims to have lawfully acquired in Muskut village, Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Wilson Kipchumba Chesonok wants action taken against Joseph Kibet Limo, the Commandant of the Anti-Theft Stock Unit (ASTU), whom he accuses of abuse of office and disobedience of court orders. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556089/farmer-accuses-police-boss-of-blocking-access-to-his-80-acre-land

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Published: August 24, 2026 20:00

A farmer has accused a senior police officer of blocking him from accessing and occupying a parcel of land he claims to have lawfully acquired in Muskut village, Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Wilson Kipchumba Chesonok wants action taken against…

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Published: August 24, 2026 19:51

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Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence the sentence of a convicted businessman. He appeared before Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to two corruption charges of requesting a Sh170,000 bribe and receiving a Sh150,000 bribe. Mutegi was released on a Sh400,000 cash bail or an alternative bond of Sh800,000 after the court allowed him to remain out of custody pending the hearing and determination of the case. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556092/kangema-magistrate-charged-over-bribery-claims-released-on-sh400000-bail

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Published: August 24, 2026 19:30

Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence the sentence of a convicted businessman. He appeared before Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Monday where he…

The government has released Sh18.5 billion in capitation to support operations in public basic education institutions during the third term of 2026, as schools reopened across the country on Monday. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the funds have already been released and will support learners in pre-primary, primary, junior and senior schools. The allocation is intended to facilitate smooth school operations and ensure learning activities continue without disruption. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556081/relief-for-schools-as-government-releases-sh185b-capitation

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Published: August 24, 2026 19:00

The government has released Sh18.5 billion in capitation to support operations in public basic education institutions during the third term of 2026, as schools reopened across the country on Monday. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the funds…

Two UN peacekeepers killed, three injured alongside two police officers and two civilians in ambush in South Sudan, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns incident.

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Published: August 24, 2026 18:57

Two UN peacekeepers killed, three injured alongside two police officers and two civilians in ambush in South Sudan, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns incident.

Super Metro has denied allegations that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the passengers were secondary school students travelling for a church-organised nature outing. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556075/super-metro-denies-ferrying-goons-to-disrupt-gachagua-rallies-in-kirinyaga

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Published: August 24, 2026 18:30

Super Metro has denied allegations that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the passengers were secondary school students travelling for a…

President William Ruto’s directive to cut the cost of maize production is set to take effect in September, with the government announcing a 50 per cent reduction in the price of certified maize seed and a further cut in the cost of subsidised fertiliser. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556073/rutos-maize-input-directive-takes-effect

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Published: August 24, 2026 18:00

President William Ruto’s directive to cut the cost of maize production is set to take effect in September, with the government announcing a 50 per cent reduction in the price of certified maize seed and a further cut in the cost of subsidised fertiliser.…

The High Court has blocked the government from demanding insurance cover from tourists visiting Kenya. Justice Francis Rayola issued the orders in a case filed by Edow Mohammed and Zhulekha Edin, who argued that the decision by the Ministry of Health was a contradiction of that of the Ministry of Interior, which granted tourists an easy entry into the country. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556098/court-halts-insurance-cover-requirement-for-tourists-coming-to-kenya

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Published: August 24, 2026 17:40

The High Court has blocked the government from demanding insurance cover from tourists visiting Kenya. Justice Francis Rayola issued the orders in a case filed by Edow Mohammed and Zhulekha Edin, who argued that the decision by the Ministry of Health was a…

The United Kingdom will keep providing defence aid to Ukraine despite Russia's threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday on a visit to Kyiv where allies gathered to discuss support. Air defence supplies are due to be the main priority at the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, jointly chaired by the leaders of France and Germany, who will participate remotely, and by Britain's Burnham. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001556070/uk-pm-dismisses-russian-threats-as-ukraine-allies-gather-in-kyiv

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Published: August 24, 2026 17:30

The United Kingdom will keep providing defence aid to Ukraine despite Russia's threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday on a visit to Kyiv where allies gathered to discuss support. Air defence supplies are due to be the main priority at the…

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has declared himself the preferred presidential candidate of the United Alternative Government for the 2027 General Election, while pledging to step aside if opposition leaders agree that another candidate has a better chance of defeating President William Ruto. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556096/gachagua-i-am-oppositions-best-candidate-to-beat-ruto-in-2027-polls

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Published: August 24, 2026 17:09

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has declared himself the preferred presidential candidate of the United Alternative Government for the 2027 General Election, while pledging to step aside if opposition leaders agree that another candidate has a better chance of…

Security operation launched along Kisii-Trans Mara border after clashes disrupt learning in the area Video by Peter Kipkemoi

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Published: August 24, 2026 17:06

Security operation launched along Kisii-Trans Mara border after clashes disrupt learning in the area Video by Peter Kipkemoi Video

Political activist Morara Kebaso rides a camel to Nyankoge Primary School as he launches Borabu MP bid Video by Stanley Ongwae

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Published: August 24, 2026 17:05

Political activist Morara Kebaso rides a camel to Nyankoge Primary School as he launches Borabu MP bid Video by Stanley Ongwae Video

More than 100 golfers gathered in Nairobi for a charity tournament supporting children's education, school nutrition and access to learning materials in underserved communities in the country. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556095/golfers-rally-in-nairobi-to-support-childrens-education

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Published: August 24, 2026 17:04

More than 100 golfers gathered in Nairobi for a charity tournament supporting children's education, school nutrition and access to learning materials in underserved communities in the country. standardmedia.co.ke/educatio…

Tea plucking continued within Mt Kenya region after the farmers ignored the planned national strike and instead resolved to have their grievances addressed during the end-of-year meetings. Across the counties, the farmers were busy on their farms, accompanied by their tea pluckers, as the planned presentation of a petition by critics questioning the alleged obtaining of loans of Sh34 billion by December last year failed. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001556069/mt-kenya-tea-farmers-defy-planned-national-strike

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Published: August 24, 2026 17:00

Tea plucking continued within Mt Kenya region after the farmers ignored the planned national strike and instead resolved to have their grievances addressed during the end-of-year meetings. Across the counties, the farmers were busy on their farms,…

Attention is on the second last meet of the Diamond League circuit this Thursday after thrilling showdowns in Silesia, Poland on Sunday. Under-20 record holder Phanuel Koech made a statement in the men’s 1,500m in Silesia and is also set for another major test in Zurich, Switzerland. Although he didn’t claim victory in the event that assembled the world’s super-fast track stars, Koech, who is considered Kenya’s most promising 1,500m talent, and who has been missing in action for the better part of the season, sprinted to a second place. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/athletics/article/2001556080/kenyans-shift-focus-to-zurich-as-diamond-league-enters-homestretch

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Published: August 24, 2026 16:30

Attention is on the second last meet of the Diamond League circuit this Thursday after thrilling showdowns in Silesia, Poland on Sunday. Under-20 record holder Phanuel Koech made a statement in the men’s 1,500m in Silesia and is also set for another major…

Justin Ngeera and Maryam Mwakitawa held their nerve in the final round to emerge as the overall winners of the third NCBA Western Junior Open at Kakamega Sports Club over the weekend. Ngeera, representing VetLab Sports Club, produced a strong performance over the three-day event, finishing top of the boys’ competition with a total score of 225, nine shots over par. The 15-year-old carded 78 in the opening round before making a big improvement with a one-under-par 71 in the second round. He closed with 76 to maintain his lead and secure the overall boys’ title. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/golf/article/2001556076/ngeera-and-mwakitawa-shine-at-western-junior-open-in-kakamega

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Published: August 24, 2026 16:01

Justin Ngeera and Maryam Mwakitawa held their nerve in the final round to emerge as the overall winners of the third NCBA Western Junior Open at Kakamega Sports Club over the weekend. Ngeera, representing VetLab Sports Club, produced a strong performance…

What happens to interest rates when inflation picks up? And what does a 150% increase in dividend payout mean for shareholders? @AbsaKenya Interim CEO & MD Yusuf Omari joins us to unpack the bank’s half-year results, the outlook and key industry developments. #TheTradingBell

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Published: August 24, 2026 16:00

What happens to interest rates when inflation picks up? And what does a 150% increase in dividend payout mean for shareholders? @AbsaKenya Interim CEO & MD Yusuf Omari joins us to unpack the bank’s half-year results, the outlook and key industry…

Cosplay has taken hold in Kenya, where fans must often get creative to dress up as their fantasy heroes. Thousands attended the latest edition of the Otamatsuri anime and manga convention in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, this weekend -- one of the largest in Africa -- with many in extravagant costumes inspired by hits like "One Piece" and "Naruto". https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/standard-entertainment/article/2001556078/kenyans-get-creative-to-join-manga-cosplay-craze

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Published: August 24, 2026 15:30

Cosplay has taken hold in Kenya, where fans must often get creative to dress up as their fantasy heroes. Thousands attended the latest edition of the Otamatsuri anime and manga convention in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, this weekend -- one of the largest…

South African police said Monday they had arrested four people in connection with the murder of two-time boxing world champion Zolani Tete, who was gunned down last week. Tete, 38, was attacked on Friday evening as he returned to his home in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape province. A 27-year-old woman who was with him in the car survived but is in hospital, police said. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001556079/four-arrests-after-south-african-world-champ-boxer-gunned-down

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Published: August 24, 2026 15:00

South African police said Monday they had arrested four people in connection with the murder of two-time boxing world champion Zolani Tete, who was gunned down last week. Tete, 38, was attacked on Friday evening as he returned to his home in Mdantsane in…

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling three girls who are his paternal cousins in Homa Bay County. In the shocking incident, the man defiled a 12-year-old girl and her twin sisters aged nine. The man went into hiding after allegedly committing the offence on Saturday at a village in South West Kwabai Location in Ndhiwa Sub-county. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556077/man-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-three-sisters

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Published: August 24, 2026 14:30

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling three girls who are his paternal cousins in Homa Bay County. In the shocking incident, the man defiled a 12-year-old girl and her twin sisters aged nine. The man went into hiding after allegedly…

Kerugoya High Court Judge Edward Muriithi recuses self from case challenging the government’s plan to import 490,000 tonnes of duty free rice after bias claims by lawyers.

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Published: August 24, 2026 14:22

Kerugoya High Court Judge Edward Muriithi recuses self from case challenging the government’s plan to import 490,000 tonnes of duty free rice after bias claims by lawyers.

Government releases Sh18.5b capitation, primary education to get Sh1.4b, Junior Schools Sh6.1b and Senior Schools Sh10.9b, Education CS Ogamba says.

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Published: August 24, 2026 14:15

Government releases Sh18.5b capitation, primary education to get Sh1.4b, Junior Schools Sh6.1b and Senior Schools Sh10.9b, Education CS Ogamba says.

UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001556070/uk-pm-dismisses-russian-threats-as-ukraine-allies-gather-in-kyiv

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Published: August 24, 2026 14:01

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⛳ ON COURSE FOR BETTER HEALTH The Standard County Golf Classic returns this Saturday, 29th August 2026, at Eldoret Club, in partnership with St. Luke’s Orthopaedic & Trauma Hospital. This time round, we’re bringing golf and wellness together under one powerful message: Championing Wellness, One Swing at a Time. Because healthier people thrive in healthier environments, and stronger communities begin with a commitment to better health. Join us on the green. Tee off for better health! @StLukeHospital

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:58

⛳ ON COURSE FOR BETTER HEALTH The Standard County Golf Classic returns this Saturday, 29th August 2026, at Eldoret Club, in partnership with St. Luke’s Orthopaedic & Trauma Hospital. This time round, we’re bringing golf and wellness together under one…

Domestic tourism is increasingly becoming a key pillar of Mombasa’s hospitality industry, with hotels reporting a growing number of Kenyan travellers visiting the Coast for holidays, conferences, corporate meetings and sporting events. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001556058/coast-hotels-depend-on-domestic-tourists-to-remain-afloat

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:45

Domestic tourism is increasingly becoming a key pillar of Mombasa’s hospitality industry, with hotels reporting a growing number of Kenyan travellers visiting the Coast for holidays, conferences, corporate meetings and sporting events. …

The Government has intensified efforts to combat cyber-enabled fraud after a new analysis revealed that mobile money featured in half of the computer fraud cases reported in Kenya between February and July this year. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556067/government-steps-up-fight-on-fraud-in-money-transfer

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:45

The Government has intensified efforts to combat cyber-enabled fraud after a new analysis revealed that mobile money featured in half of the computer fraud cases reported in Kenya between February and July this year. standardmedia.co.ke/national…

The Architects Alliance (TAA), Association of Construction Managers of Kenya(ACMK),Interior Designers Association of Kenya(IDAK), reject the proposed Architectural and Quality Surveyors Practitioners Bill 2026. Picture by Edward Kiplimo

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:32

The Architects Alliance (TAA), Association of Construction Managers of Kenya(ACMK),Interior Designers Association of Kenya(IDAK), reject the proposed Architectural and Quality Surveyors Practitioners Bill 2026. Picture by Edward Kiplimo

The vast dry plains of Galana-Kulalu that cut across Kilifi and Tana River counties are now turning green following the introduction of irrigated farming ventures. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001556061/after-years-of-false-starts-galana-kulalu-turns-into-productive-farmland

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:30

The vast dry plains of Galana-Kulalu that cut across Kilifi and Tana River counties are now turning green following the introduction of irrigated farming ventures. standardmedia.co.ke/smart-ha…

Why wait in line when your phone can do the work? Bank the easy way with KCB *522# or get the KCB Mobile App. Pay bills, send money and access banking services anytime, anywhere,no internet needed. @kcbgroup

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:27

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:24

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Mt Kenya tea farmers defy planned national strike https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001556069/mt-kenya-tea-farmers-defy-planned-national-strike

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:22

Mt Kenya tea farmers defy planned national strike standardmedia.co.ke/business…

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:18

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Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi charged over alleged Sh150,000 bribe to influence businessman’s sentence.

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:14

Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi charged over alleged Sh150,000 bribe to influence businessman’s sentence.

Vihiga student stuck at home two years after KCSE as lack of fees delays university admission Video by Brian Kisanji

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:11

Vihiga student stuck at home two years after KCSE as lack of fees delays university admission Video by Brian Kisanji Video

A cleric at the Taita Taveta Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese has accused President William Ruto’s administration of perpetrating goonism and impunity in the country. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556063/cleric-accuses-ruto-government-of-perpetrating-goonsim-impunity

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Published: August 24, 2026 13:01

A cleric at the Taita Taveta Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese has accused President William Ruto’s administration of perpetrating goonism and impunity in the country. standardmedia.co.ke/politics…

Informal settlement women leaders accuse government of broken promises on healthcare, education and jobs Video by Noel Nabiswa

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:57

Informal settlement women leaders accuse government of broken promises on healthcare, education and jobs Video by Noel Nabiswa Video

DP Kithure Kindiki chairs the 30th Ordinary Session of Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC)

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:56

DP Kithure Kindiki chairs the 30th Ordinary Session of Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) Video

Women leaders gathered at the Mathare Social Justice Centre to discuss election-related violence and the need to protect vulnerable groups, including women and children, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Photo: Benard Orwongo

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:53

Women leaders gathered at the Mathare Social Justice Centre to discuss election-related violence and the need to protect vulnerable groups, including women and children, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Photo: Benard Orwongo

Three governors from the Mt Kenya East region have welcomed the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) free medical cover under the Social Health Authority (SHA). https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556065/governors-welcome-sha-cover-for-community-health-promoters

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:45

Three governors from the Mt Kenya East region have welcomed the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) free medical cover under the Social Health Authority (SHA). standardmedia.co.ke/health/h…

The three top government officials from the Coast region have rolled out an elaborate campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election to guarantee their seats after next year’s General Election. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556051/why-coast-leaders-are-in-do-or-die-campaign-to-secure-rutos-re-election

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:45

The three top government officials from the Coast region have rolled out an elaborate campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election to guarantee their seats after next year’s General Election. standardmedia.co.ke/politics…

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori and KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah during a three-day workshop on AI Governance in Nairobi. COTU raised concerns over declining trade union membership, attributing the trend partly to unions’ failure to embrace artificial intelligence and adapt to a changing work environment. They urged unions to adopt innovative ways of attracting and retaining members. Photo: Collins Oduor

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:44

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori and KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah during a three-day workshop on AI Governance in Nairobi. COTU raised concerns over declining trade union membership, attributing the trend partly to unions’ failure to embrace…

City lawyer Angela Mulwa has this afternoon been re-arrested outside the Milimani Law Court in connection with the murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556071/why-lawyer-angela-mulwa-has-been-re-arrested

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:39

City lawyer Angela Mulwa has this afternoon been re-arrested outside the Milimani Law Court in connection with the murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso. standardmedia.co.ke/crime-an…

Baraka: The blind rhino who became Kenya's conservation ambassador https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001556043/baraka-the-blind-rhino-who-became-kenyas-conservation-ambassador

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:35

Baraka: The blind rhino who became Kenya's conservation ambassador tnx.africa/features/article/…

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, alongside Kilifi leaders Owen Baya and Kenneth Kazungu, rallied support for President William Ruto’s re-election in Sabaki, Magarini Sub-County, on Monday, August 24th, 2026. Kingi said UDA will not field a gubernatorial candidate in Kilifi and will support ODM’s Gideon Mung’aro. Picture by Nehemiah Okwembah

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:34

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, alongside Kilifi leaders Owen Baya and Kenneth Kazungu, rallied support for President William Ruto’s re-election in Sabaki, Magarini Sub-County, on Monday, August 24th, 2026. Kingi said UDA will not field a gubernatorial…

Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested outside Milimani Law Courts after DPP Ingonga recommended murder charges against her over murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso. Photos by Nancy Gitonga

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:26

Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested outside Milimani Law Courts after DPP Ingonga recommended murder charges against her over murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso. Photos by Nancy Gitonga

Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested outside Milimani Law Courts after DPP Ingonga recommended murder charges against her over murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso.

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:21

Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested outside Milimani Law Courts after DPP Ingonga recommended murder charges against her over murder of her stepmother, Dr Victoria Mutiso.

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:18

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Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001556048/oil-falls-as-trump-pledges-economic-war-on-iran

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:15

Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran. standardmedia.co.ke/business…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in Kenya amid growing concerns over political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, Mudavadi argued that the country has functioning institutions capable of dealing with crimes arising from political confrontations. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556068/mudavadi-rejects-icc-calls-as-political-violence-rises

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:13

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in Kenya amid growing concerns over political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, Mudavadi argued that the country has functioning…

Kenyan farmer George Muturi says the stinky wooden shack teeming with redworms has helped rescue his land from the soil degradation caused by chemical fertilisers. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/smart-harvest/article/2001556049/kenyan-farmers-turn-to-bugs-as-organic-demand-grows

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Published: August 24, 2026 12:01

Kenyan farmer George Muturi says the stinky wooden shack teeming with redworms has helped rescue his land from the soil degradation caused by chemical fertilisers. standardmedia.co.ke/smart-ha…

President William Ruto has announced a fresh reduction in the price of subsidised fertiliser, cutting the cost of a 50-kilogramme bag from Sh2,500 to Sh2,000 as the government seeks to encourage farmers to increase food production. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556037/ruto-cuts-fertiliser-price-to-sh2000-in-new-relief-for-farmers

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Published: August 24, 2026 11:45

President William Ruto has announced a fresh reduction in the price of subsidised fertiliser, cutting the cost of a 50-kilogramme bag from Sh2,500 to Sh2,000 as the government seeks to encourage farmers to increase food production. …

Court rules has jurisdiction to hear DCI’s bid to detain lawyer Angela Mulwa for 14 days over alleged role in stepmother’s -Dr Victoria Mutiso murder.

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Published: August 24, 2026 11:42

Court rules has jurisdiction to hear DCI’s bid to detain lawyer Angela Mulwa for 14 days over alleged role in stepmother’s -Dr Victoria Mutiso murder.

DP Kithure Kindiki urges counties to activate disaster preparedness measures ahead of the Oct-Dec rains as weatherman predicts El Nino conditions

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Published: August 24, 2026 11:39

DP Kithure Kindiki urges counties to activate disaster preparedness measures ahead of the Oct-Dec rains as weatherman predicts El Nino conditions

Whether it is a six-hour bus ride from Nairobi to Western Kenya, a 14-hour journey towards the Coast or North Eastern, a family road trip, a 45-minute flight, an SGR ride or three hours trapped in Nairobi traffic, long travel can test the body. Hours of sitting, cramped seats, motion, disrupted eating patterns and limited access to toilets can leave travellers stiff, tired, dehydrated or nauseated. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556021/going-for-a-long-journey-these-body-friendly-habits-can-make-the-trip-easier

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Published: August 24, 2026 11:30

Whether it is a six-hour bus ride from Nairobi to Western Kenya, a 14-hour journey towards the Coast or North Eastern, a family road trip, a 45-minute flight, an SGR ride or three hours trapped in Nairobi traffic, long travel can test the body. Hours of…

The World Health Organisation has warned against changing childhood vaccination schedules without strong scientific evidence, after the United States announced significant changes to its immunisation policy. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556013/as-us-shifts-vaccine-policy-who-urges-kenya-not-to-change-course

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Published: August 24, 2026 11:15

The World Health Organisation has warned against changing childhood vaccination schedules without strong scientific evidence, after the United States announced significant changes to its immunisation policy. standardmedia.co.ke/health/h…

For years, Frederick Gori lived with a pain he could not name. From as early as five years old, the communication specialist says he struggled with serious mental health challenges. Yet, for much of his childhood and adult life, he did not know that what he was experiencing had anything to do with mental health. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556020/the-long-walk-to-break-silence-on-mental-health

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Published: August 24, 2026 11:00

For years, Frederick Gori lived with a pain he could not name. From as early as five years old, the communication specialist says he struggled with serious mental health challenges. Yet, for much of his childhood and adult life, he did not know that what…

Climate smart farming offers Isiolo farmers a solution to water and space challenges https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001556025/climate-smart-farming-offers-isiolo-farmers-a-solution-to-water-and-space-challenges

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Published: August 24, 2026 10:45

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At Obunga in Kisumu, piles of discarded fish bones and scales that were once regarded as worthless waste are finding a new purpose in an unlikely place; jewellery and decorative art. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001556024/how-a-kisumu-woman-is-turning-lake-victorias-pollution-problem-into-an-environmental-opportunity

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Published: August 24, 2026 10:30

At Obunga in Kisumu, piles of discarded fish bones and scales that were once regarded as worthless waste are finding a new purpose in an unlikely place; jewellery and decorative art. standardmedia.co.ke/environm…

Kenya’s battery manufacturing industry is warning of an impending production crisis as rampant smuggling of scrap lead-acid batteries to neighbouring countries threatens to cut off the critical raw material needed to sustain local production. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001556039/scrap-smuggling-pushes-local-manufacturers-towards-shutdown

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Published: August 24, 2026 10:15

Kenya’s battery manufacturing industry is warning of an impending production crisis as rampant smuggling of scrap lead-acid batteries to neighbouring countries threatens to cut off the critical raw material needed to sustain local production. …

Court orders Homa Bay tycoon to pay former employee Sh2 million https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556004/court-orders-homa-bay-tycoon-to-pay-former-employee-sh2-million

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Published: August 24, 2026 10:00

Court orders Homa Bay tycoon to pay former employee Sh2 million standardmedia.co.ke/crime-an…

For many Kenyan women, deciding to prevent or delay another pregnancy does not end with a conversation with their partner. It can mean visiting a clinic alone, choosing a contraceptive, dealing with side effects and, sometimes, defending that decision at home. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556011/family-planning-why-women-need-support-not-mens-permission#google_vignette

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Published: August 24, 2026 09:45

For many Kenyan women, deciding to prevent or delay another pregnancy does not end with a conversation with their partner. It can mean visiting a clinic alone, choosing a contraceptive, dealing with side effects and, sometimes, defending that decision at…

President William Ruto has announced that the government has released Sh18 billion in capitation funds to ensure seamless learning as schools open for the third term. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001556053/state-releases-sh18bn-capitation-funds-cuts-fertiliser-price-to-sh2000

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Published: August 24, 2026 09:40

President William Ruto has announced that the government has released Sh18 billion in capitation funds to ensure seamless learning as schools open for the third term. standardmedia.co.ke/educatio…

The last time the bird had been documented on camera was in April 2014, when ornithologist John Musina took a photograph of a male in the Boni-Dodori Forest. As the years passed without another record, scientists grew increasingly worried. In March 2025, having gone over a decade without a confirmed sighting, the Red Weaver was officially added to the global Search for Lost Birds priority list. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-and-environment/article/2001556022/the-rediscovery-of-kenyas-lost-red-weaver

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Published: August 24, 2026 09:30

The last time the bird had been documented on camera was in April 2014, when ornithologist John Musina took a photograph of a male in the Boni-Dodori Forest. As the years passed without another record, scientists grew increasingly worried. In March 2025,…

CHANGOROK: There was a time when being admitted to university was not merely an academic achievement; it was a declaration of adulthood. The young man or woman packed a suitcase, received a final sermon from the village elders, and disappeared into the mysterious world beyond the horizon. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556014/when-the-university-became-a-boarding-school-who-is-actually-going-to-campus

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Published: August 24, 2026 09:15

CHANGOROK: There was a time when being admitted to university was not merely an academic achievement; it was a declaration of adulthood. The young man or woman packed a suitcase, received a final sermon from the village elders, and disappeared into the…

Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have been accused of taking sides in the raging multimillion-dollar land disputes between Italian investors in Watamu, Kilifi County. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001556052/italian-investors-accuse-dci-of-taking-sides-in-fraud-case

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Published: August 24, 2026 09:14

Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have been accused of taking sides in the raging multimillion-dollar land disputes between Italian investors in Watamu, Kilifi County. standardmedia.co.ke/crime-an…

OPINION: Today, Ukraine marks 35 years since the restoration of its independence. 1991 did not create Ukraine. It restored sovereignty to a nation whose history, culture, and identity long predated the previous version of the Russian Empire–the Soviet Union. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556010/four-years-of-full-scale-war-has-still-failed-to-break-ukraine

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Published: August 24, 2026 09:00

OPINION: Today, Ukraine marks 35 years since the restoration of its independence. 1991 did not create Ukraine. It restored sovereignty to a nation whose history, culture, and identity long predated the previous version of the Russian Empire–the Soviet…

PAULINE MUGO: Why we must watch those who will manage Sovereign Wealth Fund keenly https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556009/why-we-must-watch-those-who-will-manage-sovereign-wealth-fund-keenly

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Published: August 24, 2026 08:45

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Mary thought the prolonged bleeding she experienced was simply part of being a woman. Then her son was diagnosed with haemophilia. The revelation exposed a family history of unexplained deaths, shattered her marriage and plunged her into a years-long battle to secure treatment for her son. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556007/sons-diagnosis-unmasks-womans-painful-journey-with-haemophilia

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Published: August 24, 2026 08:30

Mary thought the prolonged bleeding she experienced was simply part of being a woman. Then her son was diagnosed with haemophilia. The revelation exposed a family history of unexplained deaths, shattered her marriage and plunged her into a years-long…

'Tunakumiss bana': Uhuru Kenyatta's speech briefly interrupted during Kijana Wamalwa memorial https://www.tnx.africa/politics/article/2001556047/tunakumiss-bana-uhuru-kenyattas-speech-briefly-interrupted-during-kijana-wamalwa-memorial

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Published: August 24, 2026 08:17

'Tunakumiss bana': Uhuru Kenyatta's speech briefly interrupted during Kijana Wamalwa memorial tnx.africa/politics/article/…

OPINION: Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556006/fred-matiangis-nyamira-backyard-and-the-2027-equation

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Published: August 24, 2026 08:15

OPINION: Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/…

UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/sports/article/2001556050/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-bid-to-replace-infantino-as-fifa-president

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Published: August 24, 2026 08:12

UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president standardmedia.co.ke/sports/s…

EDITORIAL: Murkomen's blindness to Kenya's insecurity crisis is unforgivable https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556005/murkomens-blindness-to-kenyas-insecurity-crisis-is-unforgivable

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Published: August 24, 2026 08:00

EDITORIAL: Murkomen's blindness to Kenya's insecurity crisis is unforgivable standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/…

The High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail of Sh 50,000 after moving to court over what he claims as pursuit by unknown persons. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556035/court-bars-police-from-arresting-governor-badilisha-claims-pursuit-by-unknown-persons

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:45

The High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail of Sh 50,000 after moving to court over what he claims as pursuit by unknown persons. standardmedia.co.ke/national…

EDITORIAL CARTOON: Kindiki pushes back...

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:43

EDITORIAL CARTOON: Kindiki pushes back...

Ayugi and his firm have been banned from all World Bank-financed projects for five years after the multilateral lender found they misrepresented the availability of key experts and obstructed an audit for contracts worth hundreds of millions of shillings in Somalia. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556036/from-fraud-to-audit-obstruction-why-ecitizen-empire-is-under-scrutiny

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:42

Ayugi and his firm have been banned from all World Bank-financed projects for five years after the multilateral lender found they misrepresented the availability of key experts and obstructed an audit for contracts worth hundreds of millions of shillings…

Busia youth leaders decry rising poverty despite county’s long history of political leadership Video by Mary Imenza

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:35

Busia youth leaders decry rising poverty despite county’s long history of political leadership Video by Mary Imenza Video

Shinyalu MP Fred Ikana: Don’t scare away investors, Kenya is safe and secure Video by Benjamin Sakwa

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:34

Shinyalu MP Fred Ikana: Don’t scare away investors, Kenya is safe and secure Video by Benjamin Sakwa Video

Vihiga Woman Rep Beatrice Adagala accuses opposition leaders of using Sifuna to divide Western Kenya Video by Benard Lusigi

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:32

Vihiga Woman Rep Beatrice Adagala accuses opposition leaders of using Sifuna to divide Western Kenya Video by Benard Lusigi Video

Ilmran youth in Kajiado take new step against harmful cultural practices Video by Josphat Kinyanjui

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:31

Ilmran youth in Kajiado take new step against harmful cultural practices Video by Josphat Kinyanjui Video

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula calls for political tolerance, urges church to condemn leaders linked to violence Video by Benard Lusigi

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:30

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula calls for political tolerance, urges church to condemn leaders linked to violence Video by Benard Lusigi Video

Nurse Elina says malnourished children suffer irreversible damage; they grow up smaller and weaker, and their brains might not develop fully. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556023/full-plates-empty-nutrients-kilifi-children-battle-hidden-hunger

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:30

Nurse Elina says malnourished children suffer irreversible damage; they grow up smaller and weaker, and their brains might not develop fully. standardmedia.co.ke/health/h…

Malava MP David Ndakwa urges political tolerance, praises Ruto for equitable development Video by Benard Lusigi

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:29

Malava MP David Ndakwa urges political tolerance, praises Ruto for equitable development Video by Benard Lusigi Video

Ruto revived sugar industry, former presidents neglected Western Kenya, says Teso South MP Mary Emase Video by Benjamin Sakwa

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:28

Ruto revived sugar industry, former presidents neglected Western Kenya, says Teso South MP Mary Emase Video by Benjamin Sakwa Video

ODM SG Catherine Omanyo blasts opposition over ICC calls, accuses them of using goons at rallies Video by Mary Imenza

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:26

ODM SG Catherine Omanyo blasts opposition over ICC calls, accuses them of using goons at rallies Video by Mary Imenza Video

Schools across the country reopen on Monday, August 24, for a nine-week third term that promises to be one of the most demanding periods in the 2026 academic calendar. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556032/back-to-school-the-headache-for-parents-and-learners

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:15

Schools across the country reopen on Monday, August 24, for a nine-week third term that promises to be one of the most demanding periods in the 2026 academic calendar. standardmedia.co.ke/national…

WATCH: Uhuru Kenyatta's speech briefly interrupted during Kijana Wamalwa memorial https://www.tnx.africa/politics/article/2001556047/tunakumiss-bana-uhuru-kenyattas-speech-briefly-interrupted-during-kijana-wamalwa-memorial

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:13

WATCH: Uhuru Kenyatta's speech briefly interrupted during Kijana Wamalwa memorial tnx.africa/politics/article/…

CHANGOROK: When university funding becomes a government guessing game https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556015/when-university-funding-becomes-a-government-guessing-game

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:10

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“Stopping others from holding political meetings is taking Kenya backwards. If you want votes, ask for them peacefully. We want to move forward. If you want votes, ask peacefully. Even I asked for votes and was denied, but I went back and tried again," Uhuru said. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556027/uhuru-to-ruto-let-opposition-campaign

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Published: August 24, 2026 07:00

“Stopping others from holding political meetings is taking Kenya backwards. If you want votes, ask for them peacefully. We want to move forward. If you want votes, ask peacefully. Even I asked for votes and was denied, but I went back and tried again,"…

For a decade, James Ayugi was the face of Kenya’s digital revolution, the man whose company, Webmasters Kenya Ltd, built the eCitizen platform that brought government services to millions of Kenyans. Ayugi and his firm have been banned from all World Bank-financed projects for five years . https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556036/from-fraud-to-audit-obstruction-why-ecitizen-empire-is-under-scrutiny

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Published: August 24, 2026 06:45

For a decade, James Ayugi was the face of Kenya’s digital revolution, the man whose company, Webmasters Kenya Ltd, built the eCitizen platform that brought government services to millions of Kenyans. Ayugi and his firm have been banned from all World…

Audits by the Kenya Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) show that infrastructure rollouts for secondary school science laboratories in vulnerable sub-counties face multi-year delays, leaving thousands of schools legally registered but physically hollowed out. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556029/a-school-without-teachers-a-generation-without-a-chance

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Published: August 24, 2026 06:30

Audits by the Kenya Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) show that infrastructure rollouts for secondary school science laboratories in vulnerable sub-counties face multi-year delays, leaving thousands of schools legally registered but…

Gachagua said the former Head of State should be allowed to enjoy his retirement without being drawn into political battles. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556038/gachagua-to-uhuru-we-will-deal-with-the-government

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Published: August 24, 2026 06:28

Gachagua said the former Head of State should be allowed to enjoy his retirement without being drawn into political battles. standardmedia.co.ke/politics…

MACHARIA MUNENE: Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who has ambitions for the highest office, announced that he had quit President William Ruto’s UDA to take a shot at opposition politics by leading a small political party, People's Party of Kenya (PPK). https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001556012/ndindis-new-political-gamble-and-how-he-shot-himself-in-the-foot

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Published: August 24, 2026 06:27

MACHARIA MUNENE: Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who has ambitions for the highest office, announced that he had quit President William Ruto’s UDA to take a shot at opposition politics by leading a small political party, People's Party of Kenya (PPK). …

For years, women who carried the gene responsible for haemophilia were largely assumed to be unaffected. That understanding has since changed. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001556008/haemophilia-understanding-the-warning-signs

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Published: August 24, 2026 06:15

For years, women who carried the gene responsible for haemophilia were largely assumed to be unaffected. That understanding has since changed. standardmedia.co.ke/health/h…

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Published: August 24, 2026 06:00

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The political battle for control of Western Kenya intensified with President William Ruto’s allies turning their guns on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and vowing to stop his growing influence in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556030/broad-based-allies-attack-uhuru-over-alleged-sifuna-funding-to-fracture-western-vote

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Published: August 24, 2026 05:15

The political battle for control of Western Kenya intensified with President William Ruto’s allies turning their guns on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and vowing to stop his growing influence in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. …

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission(NCIC) is on the spot over the manner it will handle high-profile individuals who are accused of making inflammatory remarks as the country heads to the 2027 general election. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556033/is-ncic-a-toothless-bulldog

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Published: August 24, 2026 05:00

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission(NCIC) is on the spot over the manner it will handle high-profile individuals who are accused of making inflammatory remarks as the country heads to the 2027 general election. standardmedia.co.ke/national…

For the past week, Homa Bay has been a familiar punchline on Kenya’s social-media streets, where images of dusty, cratered roads, with claims of marginalisation by previous regimes, have fueled bitter political rivalry that saw violence during the recent Linda Mwananchi rally. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001556031/how-marginalisation-and-victimisation-have-become-weapons-in-kenyas-electoral-politics

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Published: August 24, 2026 04:45

For the past week, Homa Bay has been a familiar punchline on Kenya’s social-media streets, where images of dusty, cratered roads, with claims of marginalisation by previous regimes, have fueled bitter political rivalry that saw violence during the recent…

President William Ruto has hit out at his critics, challenging them to show what they have done for the people. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001556003/ruto-to-critics-show-us-what-you-have-done-for-kenyans

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Published: August 24, 2026 04:30

President William Ruto has hit out at his critics, challenging them to show what they have done for the people. standardmedia.co.ke/politics…