Audio By Vocalize Universal Service Fund Director Dennis Chepkwony delivers a speech on behalf of CA Director General David Mugonyi at the Cybersecurity Bootcamp closing ceremony in Nairobi on May 20,2026. [Killiad Sinide, Standard] Kenya is experiencing rising cyber threats, with artificial intelligence increasingly identified as a major driver of change in the cybersecurity landscape. Experts are now warning that AI technologies are creating new vulnerabilities, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen digital systems against evolving cyber risks. Speaking during the 2026 Cybersecurity Bootcamp award ceremony in Nairobi, the Communications Authority of Kenya said the country recorded more than 3.3…
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Audio By Vocalize Schneider Electric Chairperson Jean-Pascal Tricoire with Regional MD Walid Sheta and Country CEO Ifeanyi Ado during a media engagement in Nairobi on May 13, 2026. [Killiad Sinide, Standard] The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is accelerating global electricity demand, with Kenya emerging as a potential regional hub for digital infrastructure and electrification, Schneider Electric Chairperson Jean-Pascal Tricoire has said. Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi, Mr Tricoire said Africa must accelerate electrification to support the growing demand for data centres powering AI technologies and digital services. “We need more data centres in Africa to support local…
Audio By Vocalize NEMA’s Principal Environment Officer Bonface Mamboleo (left) and KEPRO chief executive James Odongo during a media breakfast held in Nairobi on March 24, 2026. [Courtesy, KEPRO] A controversial fee was a hot topic of discussion during a media breakfast hosted on Tuesday by the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organisation (Kepro) in Nairobi. The Sh150 fee is charged on imports by producers for every item they bring into the country. This is as the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) enforces new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, which were recently cleared by the court for implementation. This is even…
A worker at Naivas Supermarket Imaara mall arranging fruits on display. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Kenyans may soon pay significantly higher prices for consumer goods as the country moves to enforce new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, industry players have warned. Replacing a cracked phone screen protector or a worn-out phone cover could cost three times more if the regulations are strictly implemented. This follows a recent court order that cleared the way for their enforcement. At the centre of the controversy is an import fee that will be charged on every product entering the country. Industry players say the additional cost…
Raila Odinga during an interview with The Standard on February 28, 2023. [File, Standard] It was a sunny Wednesday morning on October 4, 2023, when we left the Standard Group offices on Mombasa Road for an exclusive interview with a man we were all familiar with. As a politician who had been the face of Opposition politics for almost three decades, his media appearances were many. Still, his one-on-one exclusive interviews with major TV stations and newspapers are countable. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0),…
Raila Odinga during an interview with The Standard on February 28, 2023. [File, Standard] It was a sunny Wednesday morning on October 4, 2023, when we left the Standard Group offices on Mombasa Road for an exclusive interview with a man we were all familiar with. As a politician who had been the face of Opposition politics for almost three decades, his media appearances were many. Still, his one-on-one exclusive interviews with major TV stations and newspapers are countable. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0),…
Kenya produces up to 80,000 metric tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) annually, sparking fresh calls for sustainable management of the waste. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Login Already a subscriber? Log in Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Published Date: 2025-09-18 06:00:00 Author: By Killiad Sinide Source: The Standard
When Meshack Ojwang, the father of the late Albert Ojwang addressed press on 8th June 2025, outside Central police station in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard] I love you. See you soon. These were the last words of Albert Ojwang to his wife, Nevnina Onyango, the night he was killed. For the first time, Ojwang’s widow lift the lid of their relationship, narrating how they first met and how her life has changed since then. This was during the requiem mass of the slain teacher in Nairobi. A somber mood was witnessed as his relatives, friends and colleagues converged at Ridgeways Baptist…