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'Hot air': Millie Odhiambo dismisses Owalo's presidential bid

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has played down former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo’s declaration that he intends to contest thepresidency in 2027, terming the move politically unrealistic without the backing of a major party.In a statement, Millie argued that Owalo’s ambitions lack credibility unles

By The Standard Jan 12, 2026

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The aid illusion: Why Africa's water sector must reclaim its fiscal sovereignty

School going children wade through the flooded Marigat–Loruk Road on September 3, 2025, after rising watersfrom Lake Baringo cut off transport routes.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]“Development institutions exist not to replace markets, but to make them possible.” When the late Ibrahim F. I. Shihata, the

By The Standard Jan 12, 2026

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There was intense pressure to defend the overall World Cross Country title, but the Kenyan cast overcame strong opposition to deliver in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday.The athletics powerhouseonce again topped the World Cross Country charts, kicking off 2026 on a flying start.Kenya secured nine m

By The Standard Jan 12, 2026

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The viral threats everyone should watch in 2026

Viruses are constantly evolving, and a warming, increasingly populated planet is bringing humans into closer contact with a wider range of pathogens. At the same time, global travel allows viruses to spread rapidly across continents alongside their human hosts.

By The Standard Jan 12, 2026

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Why essential vitamins may be safer than antibiotics for skin health

There is often little need to rely on sulphur ointments or strong antibiotics to treat certain skin conditions when vitamins can play a significant supportive role. For decades, vitamin A has been recognised as a vital nutrient for skin health, earning its reputation as the “skin vitamin”.

By The Standard Jan 12, 2026

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