Newly-elected Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government Sushila Karki (L) arrives at the Civil Service Hospital to visit victims injured during clashes with security personnel, in Kathmandu on September 13, 2025.[AFP] The once vibrant capital of Kathmandu—home to Thamel’s bustling tourist streets, the scent of momo dumplings, and the warm humility of the Nepali has in recent days been turned into a battlefield. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Subscribe Today & Save! Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel…
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Franklin Okata Ag. Chief Enterprise Officer Safaricom speaking during Safaricom business media Immersion.[Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard] Safaricom PLC has reaffirmed its position as a trusted technology partner for businesses of all sizes since marking 16 years of supporting enterprises in Kenya. The company, which began by offering basic connectivity, has evolved into a provider of integrated solutions ranging from voice, data and SMS to cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and high-speed internet for business. This week, Safaricom hosted a media forum in Nairobi to showcase how its digital solutions are enabling growth, resilience, and efficiency across Kenya’s enterprise ecosystem. The…
Long’uro, whose name means ‘cut’ in Samburu, was trapped in a well, brutally attacked by hyenas who tore off his trunk and ate it. [Maryann Muganda, Standard] /* Container styling */ .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), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)); } .paywall-container { position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); background-color: #ffffff; } .paywall-container h2{ text-align: center; display:none; } .paywall-container a{ text-decoration:none !important; } /* Header styling…
When Deputy President Kithure Kindiki toured Muhoroni for a women and youth employment forum. [Michael Mute, Standard] Behold! The man, the myth, the whispering deputy. Kenya’s second-in-command. The one who speaks in lowercase but serves in uppercase. The man whose voice is so faint, it needs Wi-Fi to reach the back of a rally crowd. If political power were measured in decibels, he’d still be searching for a network. This is none other than Professor Kithure Kindiki, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, full-time head-nodder, part-time motivational speaker, and official distributor of Sh64 to widows and orphans. /* Container…
Activist Rose Njeri when she was arraigned at Milimani court,Nairobi on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 over alleged offense of cyber crime. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] If ever there was proof that brains terrify bureaucracy, it’s this: a quiet, dreadlocked web developer, a laptop, and a bit of code. Rose Njeri Tunguru, the soft-spoken mother of two, was apparently too intelligent to be left unbothered by a government that breaks into a sweat at the sight of an Excel spreadsheet. Njeri is not the most imposing of persons, but like the Biblical David, she understands that size doesn’t always win fights. Not in…
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has in recent days become an internent sensation because of his dress code. [@honkabogo, X] William Kabogo Gitau, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, is quite the dreamer. He hopes to be President someday, after fulfilling his dream of being the Mt Kenya region’s kingpin. The man has adopted the late Mwai Kibaki’s hairstyle, probably hoping his fast balding will unlock statesmanlike wisdom. .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),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.1);background-color:#fff}.paywall-container h2{text-align:center}.paywall-container a{text-decoration:none!important}.paywall-header{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;color:#333;text-align:center}.price-highlight{font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#d40511;margin:15px 0;text-align:center}.price-highlight .original-price{text-decoration:line-through;color:#777;margin-right:0}.divider{border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0}.subscribe-button{display:block;width:100%;padding:12px;background-color:#d40511;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;font-size:25px;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:20px;transition:background-color .3s;text-decoration:none}.subscribe-button:hover{background-color:#b0030e;text-decoration:none}.features-list{margin:20px 0;padding-left:20px;list-style:none}.features-list li{margin-bottom:10px;list-style-type:none;position:relative;padding-left:25px;list-style-type:none!important}.features-list li:before{content:”✓”;color:#d40511;position:absolute;left:0;font-weight:bold}.existing-subscriber{text-align:center;color:#555;font-size:14px}.existing-subscriber a{color:#d40511;text-decoration:none}.existing-subscriber a:hover{text-decoration:underline} Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week…
Demonstrators in support of GMO comprising of science researchers and students, academicians as well as farmers take part in peaceful procession seeking to give a voice to the ongoing debate on the Government move to lift a ban on GMOs in Nairobi on February 10, 2023. [File, Standard] The government has pledged to strengthen public education and combat widespread misinformation around genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as it launched the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Strategic Plan 2023–27 on Monday. One of the key objectives of the plan is to improve public awareness of biosafety and GMO-related science, especially among farmers and…
In Kathmandu’s iconic Thamel district, the rhythm of daily life feels steady, steeped in tradition. The narrow lanes buzz gently with scooters and the soft chatter of locals. Amid temples and tea stalls, signs of digital transformation quietly surface—QR codes (quick-response codes) propped up on vegetable stands, e-wallet apps visible on smartphones. Slowly but surely, Nepal is inching toward a digitised financial future. .fade-out-container{position:relative;background:none;top:-95px;padding:4rem 0 2rem;text-align:center}.fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-40px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.subscribe-content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:20px;background:#fff;top:-55px}.subscribe-content h1{font-size:2rem;margin:2rem 0;font-weight:bold;color:#ed1a3b}.subscribe-content h2{margin-bottom:2rem}.subscribe-content button{background-color:#ed1a3b;color:#fff;font-size:1.25rem;padding:.75rem 2rem;border:none;border-radius:0;cursor:pointer;margin-top:1rem;min-width:200px}.subscribe-content p{margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:.95rem}.subscribe-content a{color:#ed1a3b;text-decoration:underline} Published Date: 2025-04-23 00:47:01 Author: By Maryann Muganda Source: The Standard