Ngong Sub-County Level 4 Hospital has commissioned a new Newborn Unit, a seven-bed Kangaroo Mother Care unit, and expanded its postnatal ward through a partnership between a foreign investor and the Kajiado County Government, resulting in a 44 per cent increase in bed capacity. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku said the expansion will reduce referrals and strengthen the county's health system capacity to care for newborns and mothers.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
This opinion piece argues that Kenya's progress depends not on electoral cycles or leadership changes, but on activating the judiciary as a force for constitutional accountability. The author contends that courts can enforce transparency, timelines, and resource protection where the executive and parliament have failed, and that citizens must view litigation as a tool for national transformation rather than a last resort.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation's NEC suspended President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf over the reported loss of Sh42 million in CHAN Pamoja tournament insurance funds, appointing McDonald Mariga as acting-President. The EACC, IRA, PPRA, CAF, and FIFA are investigating the matter, which Mohammed denies, claiming CAF procured the insurance and FKF made no payments to any insurance company.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An Amnesty International analysis of global human rights trends finds deterioration in peace, justice, and rule of law, with Kenya reflecting patterns of unlawful force against protesters and repression through counterterror laws and state-sponsored intimidation. The writers argue that citizens, civic groups, and courts must collectively challenge structural corruption and elite impunity through mass protest, accountability mechanisms, and sustained multilateral pressure to rebuild state legitimacy and prevent further decline.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's poor quality of public works—from ugly statues to badly designed roads with lanes that end abruptly and lacking sidewalks—reflects not poverty or corruption but a lack of self-respect and disregard for building for the future. The author contends that Kenya has the resources to build beautiful, durable infrastructure, but those in charge prioritize immediate gain over quality and lasting work.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
This Standard editorial argues that Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya's largest referral facility, faces systemic neglect including chronic understaffing, equipment shortages, and delayed services, forcing many Kenyans into costly private care. The editorial calls on President Ruto to treat the hospital's crisis as a national emergency requiring decisive top-level intervention, adequate funding, and accountability mechanisms as a defining test of his leadership legacy.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's exposure to global fuel shocks demands long-term reforms: strategic petroleum reserves, diversified supply sources, transparent price-stabilization rules, and accelerated transport electrification—rather than repeated emergency measures.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund should focus on digital infrastructure as a foundational investment for the future, alongside climate resilience and early-warning systems, to bridge the digital gap and unlock fiscal space for other public goods.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Following The Standard's investigation into the 2024 African Nations Championship, the Football Kenya Federation's National Executive Committee has forced president Hussein Mohammed to step aside. The inquiry revealed the tournament was staged without valid insurance cover, and insurance funds were allegedly wired to Hussein's account.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed has dismissed his suspension by the National Executive Committee, saying the meeting that suspended him was not convened in accordance with the FKF Constitution and therefore any decisions arising from it are null and void. Mohammed was suspended over a Sh42 million insurance scandal linked to CHAN Pamoja tournament preparations, with his deputy McDonald Mariga recommended to take over in an acting capacity.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →