Merica Hotel in Nakuru town. [File, Standard] February arrives wrapped in Valentine’s roses and candlelight, but the foresight sees beyond the bouquet. It discerns what endures: quiet acts of intention, rooted deep, one echoes with absence; the other multiplies in silence. In Nakuru, two stories stand in stark relief, one of a man building 52 rooms for a woman who never came; the other of the famous Merica Hotel’s soil sown in patient love, planting trees for children it will never meet. One echoes with absence; the other multiplies in silence. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Way back in…
Author: By Victor Chesang
Merica’s generations of love and castle that shapes Nakuru city Published Date: 2026-02-04 00:00:00 Author: By Victor Chesang Source: The Standard
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon capsule launches to the International Space Station from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. [Reuters] Elon Musk didn’t just dream about rockets; he saw the bigger picture. For him, rockets were a way to unlock a whole new economic world. Launch systems, satellite networks, orbital supply chains—SpaceX built the groundwork first, knowing the flights would come later. Africa keeps spotting broken systems and then writing reports about them. The chance to fix things sits there, waiting. This Week’s Signal Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp There’s a story told about a lion that…
The best CEOs view compliance as an edge over competitors. They create systems that adapt rather than merely react. [iStockphoto] Picture this: A Kenyan CEO walks into Monday’s leadership meeting with clean financials. Revenue is up, and the board is pleased. But by Wednesday, payroll nearly stalls because cash is stuck in receivables. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. Unlock Full Access Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in `; } else { teaserEl.innerHTML = “”; }…
Faith Mwende, the first Kenyan woman to attempt a climb on Mt Everest. [FILE] Back in 1883, Joseph Thomson, a Scottish geologist, walked from Mombasa to Lake Victoria. He mapped the land and sketched what would later become Kenya. He described the Rift Valley‘s cliffs, noted its geological features and blazed trails that helped colonisers profit without sharing. Fast forward 142 years, and Kenyans are walking those same paths again. This time, they are exploring economic opportunities. The money stays local. The goal is not conquest but building lasting wealth from what is in our hands. You remember the story…
Cameroon’s forward Christian Kofane celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during an AFCON match at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on January 4, 2026. [AFP] There is this chewing gum that I used to buy for my nephew, and every pack had a photo of a soccer player on it. Every time, he would open and stick the player on his bedroom wall until he had a full team. During the 2002 World Cup, he built the full lineup of the Brazilian team that lifted the trophy that year. What struck me was the repeated discipline, dedication and consistency. As…
There is something about the days between Christmas and the New Year. The noise quiets. The calendar slows. The world is holding its breath, waiting until those who dare to look beyond that which is known. Here is the point at which reflection has grown into direction. It comes when one takes time to be out of the hurry, listens, and makes deliberate decisions about the future. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Old tales we carry with us are a reminder that the future does not show itself to those who stand on their heels. When God called Abraham,…
Ostriches at the Paradise lost in kiambu. [File, Standard] There‘s a farm in Kitengela, 45 kilometres from Nairobi, where the future of sustainable food is already at work. Most people drive past it unaware they’re passing a serene and pristine gem, solving what the world calls climate change. Maasai Ostrich Farm is a prime example of what happens when a foresight founder envisions a better future and creates a sustainable agri-business, Kenya‘s first ostrich farm. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Support Bold Journalism Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized…
Look at the buildings surrounding you. Some are proud, those who look weary, but most of them possess more potential than the owners are aware of. Before considering data or algorithms, go back to one of the most significant questions that has ever been posed in the history of human change. In the book of Exodus 4:2, God tells Moses, What is that in your hand? Moses answers, a rod. Nothing unusual. Nothing powerful. However, that same rod was the one that opened seas, brought water out of rocks, and steered a nation onwards. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp…
A grocery business in Nairobi West on Sunday, April 05 2020. The ongoing countrywide COVID-19 curfew has rendered scores jobless with most businesses shutting down owing to hard economic times.[David Njaaga, Standard] Every morning, Kenya reveals itself as a nation quietly forging its own empires. A boda boda rider in Kiambu navigates through traffic with surgical precision. In the Silicon Savannah, a young coder transforms simple scripts into genuine income. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel…
Integrity is not a slogan or an accessory. It determines how an organisation will either resist pressure, adapt or fail. The majority of the leaders consider external threats, yet the most common threats are internal. They are present within the workplace. Insider fraud, absence of controls, mistrust and ethical burnout can generate more value than any out-of-pocket competitor or cyberattack. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp When the trust is gone, so is the momentum. Integrity isn’t just a personal value; it’s the compass that guides leaders and organisations through uncertainty. As Proverbs 11:3 reminds us, “The integrity of the…
In Sugoi, a farmer uses an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to determine which crops will yield the best returns in international sales this season. The app focuses on coffee, the world’s morning unifier, enjoyed in more than 120 countries, as Kenya’s next big thing. AI data also shows that coffee can be grown even in previously ruled-out semi-arid regions. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp For many farmers in Baringo and the surrounding areas, coffee has been a steady source of economic recovery in the background. Today, one of those farmers in Talai has more than 21,000 coffee trees in…
The labour pool in Kenya is growing, and skills shortages are on the rise. [iStockphoto] On a different day, a fresh university graduate is seen browsing job boards through a borrowed phone with his eyes shut in Kabartonjo. A Nakuru-based IT company has purchased several new software systems to automate its delivery schedule. Still, its proprietor is unable to find an employee who can operate the technology. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel…