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Kirinyaga tops new county performance surveyThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLaw Society of Kenya Nakuru branch, led by Chairperson Wangari Mwangi and advocate Kipkoech Ngetich at Nakuru Law Courts during the nationwide court boycott on July 22, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] July 22, 2026, will go into history as a remarkable day when …
It is time for Kenya to rethink judicial accountability designThe Standard
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The Economic and human cost of neglecting mental health in KenyaThe Standard
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Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hoursThe Standard
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Limuru's calling, as Ngugi wa Thiong'o Centre unveiled, Kombani launches bookThe Standard
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KTDA to import 1.9 million bags of fertiliser for smallholder tea farmersThe Standard
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Why curriculum brand alone does not guarantee successThe Standard
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Revealed: How much 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayersThe Standard
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'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS planThe Standard
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How we can turn young people into agents of transformationA Standard columnist argues that Kenya's inability to reliably supply electricity has driven citizens like himself to invest in solar power, contrasting this with effective government service delivery in developed countries where states subsidize renewable energy and ensure quality standards.
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A Standard columnist argues that Kenya's inability to reliably supply electricity has driven citizens like himself to invest in solar power, contrasting this with effective government service delivery in developed countries where states subsidize renewable energy and ensure quality standards.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines whether Kenya's independent commissions operate genuinely independently or under presidency influence, citing the NCIC's response to Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's remarks as a case that raised public concerns about institutional independence and consistency.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
A collision involving a private van, trailer, and Blue Max Sacco matatu at Lessos Junction in the Mlima Punda area killed six people including three students. The injured were taken to Burnt Forest and Plateau hospitals.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto on Thursday launched a new national development framework to replace Vision 2030, calling for public consultations beginning August 12, as opinion polls show two-thirds of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and trust in his leadership stands at net minus 39 per cent. The new vision aims to translate constitutional guarantees on health, housing, food, water and education into measurable outcomes, with Ruto stating Kenya could become a "prosperous, high-income, industrialised and globally competitive nation within one generation," even as many Kenyans say his 2022 campaign promises on jobs and lower living costs remain unfulfilled.
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A Milimani High Court magistrate has ordered an estranged father to fulfil parental responsibilities and contribute Sh14,500 monthly maintenance for their 13-year-old child, rejecting his argument that casual earnings of Sh4,000 a month were insufficient to meet his own needs. The magistrate emphasised that every child has the right to care, protection and provision regardless of parental separation.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed new election campaign financing regulations requiring political parties and candidates to open campaign accounts, keep records of contributions, and disclose and audit finances. The IEBC says the rules aim to promote transparency and fairness, ensuring electoral outcomes are determined by voters' free will rather than financial advantage.
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A Deputy Officer Commanding Station at Drive In Police Station in Nairobi North and three other police officers have been arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of a couple in Babadogo and a demand for Sh1 million ransom. The complainants, who run an online business, were accosted while making a delivery and held at gunpoint; they managed to escape when the husband alerted bank staff at an Equity Bank branch in Githurai.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Impala Rugby Club aims to bounce back at the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Dala 7s, at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu this weekend after finishing 12th with five points at the opening Prinsloo 7s tournament. Head coach Anthony Nyandigski said the team has learned from the opening tournament and is confident in competing against their Pool A rivals, including defending champions KCB Rugby Club.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's private schools are expanding international curriculum offerings, including Cambridge and dual-curriculum models, as demand from local parents grows seeking qualifications for overseas university admissions and international careers. Schools are introducing multiple education pathways to respond to this shift in parent priorities.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Robert Okaka, Kenya's last boxing hope at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, was eliminated after losing on a unanimous points decision (5-0) to England's Dimeji Shittu in the quarter-finals. Okaka was the fourth Kenyan boxer to exit the tournament.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's problem is not a lack of ambitious strategy—such as the proposal by Kisumu Governor Nyong'o and economist Hino for agricultural, industrial, and AI-driven advancement—but rather a pattern of policy discontinuity. The article contends that new administrations regularly abandon and rebrand their predecessors' initiatives, rendering long-term investments ineffective.
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The Standard corrects an earlier report: the inauguration fete for the Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Cultural and Arts Centre in Limuru is scheduled for August 29 and is free and open to the public, according to a family spokesperson. The article also reflects on the late author's life, legacy, and lesser-known artistic collaborations with activist Ndungi Githuku.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
At least 14 elephants of different ages and sexes have died over three weeks near Amboseli National Park in locations 15 to 30 kilometers from its boundaries. Kenya Wildlife Service has launched investigations and sent samples from the carcasses to the Government Chemist for analysis.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, the country must focus on restoring public confidence in government through stronger institutions, fiscal transparency, and ethical leadership, rather than electoral calculations. The Controller of Budget report shows Kenya's public debt has reached approximately KSh 12.8 trillion, highlighting fiscal constraints on policymakers.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as unemployment collides with automation and artificial intelligence, Kenya should move towards a three-day workweek to share limited economic opportunities more equitably and reduce factors like human trafficking that stem from idleness.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
High land prices in major cities are pushing property investors and home buyers to emerging satellite towns like Gitero near Nyeri, where affordable land and improving infrastructure—including feeder roads and piped water—are attracting residential and commercial development.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Increased ship traffic rerouted to Kenyan ports due to Middle East conflict is amplifying underwater ocean noise, which disrupts marine species' ability to communicate, navigate, and survive in the Western Indian Ocean—one of the world's most biologically diverse marine regions supporting over 65 million people dependent on healthy oceans.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
After a 4-0 loss to Morocco, Kenya's Harambee Starlets must defeat Senegal in their second Group A match to stay alive in the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations; both teams have dropped points in their opening matches and need a win to keep hopes of advancing to the knockouts and qualifying for the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup alive.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Police boxer Boniface Mogunde lost to Scotland's Sony Kerr by unanimous points decision (3-0) at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and disputes the verdict, saying the match was balanced and he expected a split-decision loss at worst. Mogunde has refocused on upcoming international competitions including World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 23rd edition of the Dala 7s, part of the National Sevens Circuit, will be held in Kisumu on August 1 and 2, featuring 40 teams competing across Division One, Division Two and women's competition at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo. KCB Rugby arrive as defending National Sevens Circuit champions after winning the opening leg in Nakuru.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bingo Technologies has unveiled the Bingo E2, an AI-powered electric vehicle designed for Africa's ride-hailing industry, featuring a dual-battery system with combined range of up to 440 kilometres. The company launched in Kenya citing the country's supportive electric mobility policies, high fuel prices, and thriving ride-hailing sector.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Industry leaders at the inaugural New Pour Summit 2026 called for Africa's beverage sector to overcome barriers in financing, regulation and skills development while embracing innovation and sustainability. The summit, organised by Drinkabl Africa, brought together executives, entrepreneurs and investors to discuss solutions for the continent's fastest-evolving beverage industry.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan food processor's stalled Uganda export opportunity illustrates that regional trade success depends first on reliable products, disciplined record-keeping, and operational systems within the business itself—not on regional trade agreements. Kenya's digital infrastructure already enables SMEs to meet these standards through mobile payments, electronic invoicing, customs systems, and digital logistics tools.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's over 250 licensed digital credit providers have grown to a loan book exceeding microfinance banks' portfolios, with around eight million Kenyans using their phones for credit. Digital lenders assess borrowers on real-time behavioural signals and transaction patterns rather than historical documents, a method the article argues proves more effective than traditional credit committee approaches.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Upper Hill, the current national rugby 15s champions, are competing in the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two games beginning Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, aiming to excel in rugby sevens with a squad featuring Grade 10 learners including national Under-16 players.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup, with a September 19 deadline for sign-up. The proposal, which would see FIFA set up a commercial subsidiary to run events, has sparked backlash from UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation, with some describing it as "pure bribery."
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 National Sevens Circuit continues at Dala Sevens in Kisumu this weekend, with defending champions KCB leading the Division One standings on 22 points, followed by Kenya Cup winners Kabras Sugar with 19 points. KCB and Kabras Sugar face competition in their respective pools as teams vie for circuit points.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Western Region silver medalists Cardinal Otunga Girls High School, Bungoma County champions, are confident for their second straight appearance at the KSSSA National Term Two Games 3x3 basketball championships starting next week at Mpesa Academy in Thika.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Moody's affiliate GCR Ratings has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) respectively, with a stable outlook, citing the reinsurer's strengthened capital position of Sh59.49 billion and sound earnings retention.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
TVET and Crown Paint Kenya have signed a memorandum to sponsor, train, and certify over 800,000 young people as professional painters with government certificates. The partnership aims to address growing demand for skilled painters and support youth self-employment and international engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →