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The late Prof Ngugi Wa Thiong’o. [File, Standard] A lot has been written about Ngugi Wa Thiong’o since he departed…
Youths light candles in honour of victims of the Gen Z protests, in Nakuru, on June 25, 2025. [Caroline Chebet,…
My father passed away when I was five years old. While playing outside, I remember hearing my aunt, who by…
Hundreds of Gen Z protesters march along Thika Superhighway to Nairobi CBD, on June 25, 2025. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard] On…
Mental health has long been treated as an invisible domain—silent, sidelined, and severely underfunded. But when it comes to men,…
KTN News Center.[File, Standard] The Standard Group PLC strongly condemns the unconstitutional and arbitrary shutdown of the broadcast signal for…
National Youth Council acting CEO Gloria Wawira, CoG chair Mutahi Kahiga, CoG CEO Mary Mwiti, Devolution Conference Steering Committee and…
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on June 12, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] …
Among the few PhDs in the village, I often sit at the front row during academic days in schools, called…
Migori Governor Okoth Obado at the Milimani law courts in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is…
In a thriving democracy, how a government communicates with its people is as important as the policies it implements. Citizens…
An injured man being aided by Gen-Z protesters along Moi Avenue as they remember 60 young people who died in…
President Wlliam Ruto with the Former President of the United States of America Barack Obama at Blair House, Washington, D.C. in the…
DEMOS AFTERMATH – The scene where a hawker selling masks was shot by the police during the demonstrators against the…
The late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang who died in custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Albert…
My colleagues and I have lately got considerably immersed in matters around fostering of children, thanks to memoranda of understanding…
Protestors demand justice for the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, on June 17, 2025. Ojwang…
Youth during anti-government protests along Moi Avenue, Nairobi, on July 16, 2024. [File, Standard] Although some argue that we operate…
People demonstrate against US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on June…
Director of Public Prosecution Renson Mulele Ingonga, delivering his speech on 2nd November 2023 at Sarova Stanly Hotel in Nairobi,…
Woman raising her hand for dissuade. [Courtesy/GettyImages] In dusty playgrounds, quiet villages, city estates, classrooms, and even places of worship,…
Artificial intelligence vector illustration of Scientist men building human head with cogwheels and wires. [File Courtesy] There’s a new landlord…
Israeli security and first responders at the site of an Iranian strike that hit a residential neighbourhood in Ramat Aviv…
Golden coins in soil with young plants. [Courtesy, iStockphoto] The nature of my work as an ecopreneur requires me to…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025. [John Muia,…
State sponsored goons whipping journalists and protestors along Waiyaki Way during Justice For Ojwang Protests on June 17, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]…
A protestor demanding better governance and improved tax policies from the government during demonstrations along Moi Avenue on July 16,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. [AFP] For years, Iran has defied international oversight, expanded its ballistic missile arsenal, and…
A computer-generated image of Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris who was trolled on social media for her posts about the…
It will take me a while to get over the scenes I saw on television of goons holding big…
We often think of healthcare as something we turn to when unwell. A service we access, a system we rely…
An officer from CropNut takes samples of Kale at Joseph Mwangi’s vegetable farm in Bahati Nakuru county on June 4,2025.…
A Boda Boda rider holding a matchbox ready to touch a suspected goon during Justice For Albert Ojwang Protests on June 17, 2025.…
Protestors along Waiyaki Way during Justice For Albert Ojwang Protests on June 17, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] What does it take to…
University of Nairobi Deputy vice chancellor academic affairs Ayub Gitau ,Tee Ngugi (son of Ngugi wa thiongo),East African Educational Publishers…
A section of ballot boxes containing presidential papers from Jomvu polling station which was part of the 15 polling stations where Presidential ballot papers…
Ex-Zambia President Edgar Lungu. [ Courtesy] Indefatigable Kiharu lawmaker Ndindi Nyoro once told us that we’re Africans and Africa is…
On January 14, President William Ruto and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed the Kenya-United Arab Emirates…
Congolese refugees line up to receive aid during a food distribution operation at the Musenyi refugee site in Giharo, on…
Father talking to her unhappy daughter. [Courtesy/GettyImages] My father passed away when I was five years old. While playing outside,…
Son and father playing basketball. [Courtesy/GettyImages] A father’s role is instrumental in the development of a child, influencing their self-esteem,…
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading on June 12th,2025 at Parliament. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kenyans must ask…
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading on June 12th,2025 at Parliament [Elvis Ogina,Standard] It is instructive that…
State sponsored goons whipping journalists and protestors along Waiyaki Way during Justice For Albert Ojwang Protests on June 17, 2025.…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu makes his speech during the Africa climate summit 2023 Day Two at KICC on September 05,…
Cartoon businessman giving a bribe. [Courtesy/GettyImages] In September 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arrested over allegations of…
Protesters face police officers along Harambee Avenue next to vigilant house along Harambee avenue demanding justice for the late Albert…
Pit latrines at Kumwanda flood displacement camp that has been filled up, risking diseases like diarrhoea and cholera among individuals…
How The Standard Media Group PLC has maintained accountability coverage of the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang. [File, Standard] As…
The recent killing in Kenya of Albert Ojwang in police detention highlights a string of systemic failures to hold the…
National Treasury PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo before Public Debt & Privatization to deliberate on Kenya Airways novation agreement for loans…
Left: Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities and Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja during the opening ceremony of…
Catherine Muyeka Mumma. [Courtesy/cathymumma.com] This year is shaping up to be Kenya’s darkest yet in the war against gender-based violence…
National Treasury CS John Mbadi carrying the budget at Parliament on June 12, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] For probably the…
Tomatoes on Drip Farming. [WILBERFORCE OKWIRI, STANDARD] In a country where agriculture powers almost one third of the GDP, Kenya’s…
John Mbadi Cabinet Secretary The National Treasury and Economic Planning speaking during 2025/2026 Deloitte Kenya National Budget Analysis.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Treasury…
Meshack Ojwang, the father of the late Albert Ojwang, blogger who died in police custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi. June 8, 2025. [Edward…
CBK Governor Dr Kamau Thugge during the launch of the Chora Plan financial literacy campaign. June 11, 2024. [File, Standard] As an ecopreneur…
The National Treasury CS John Mbadi at Parliament on June 12, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The annual National Budget is not merely a…
Activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire narrating their harrowing experiences in the hands of Tanzanian Authorities. June 3, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] As opposition gets muzzled in East African…
Protesters during an Anti-Finance Bill 2024 demos in Nairobi on June 25, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] The epoch leadership changes created by the June…
DIG Eliud Lagat during a press briefing following the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody at Central Police Station,…
Activists protest outside City Mortuary, Mbagathi Way, demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody. June 9, 2025.…
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu at Parliament on February 24, 2025 [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Karen Nyamu squeezed her eyelids harder than…
Cars burn in Nairobi CBD on June 12, 2025 as protestors engage police in a running battle while demonstrating over…
Environment ,Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet secretary Debolrah Barasa with Rhino Ark CEO Christian Lambrechts and other senior government officials during…
A protester reacts in front of burning cars as clashes erupt between demonstrators and police during a protest over the death of Kenyan blogger…
National Treasury CS John Mbadi(3rd left) is received by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed as Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Samuel…
From Left- Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat, The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Ahmed Issack…
National Treasury CS John Mbadi(2nd left) with his PS Chris Kiptoo(left), National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Samuel Atandi(2nd…
One of the most enduring stories I read as a youngster, which has remained etched in my mind, is Rip…
Those familiar with my political philosophy know that I am not a political puritan. Political puritans demand strict adherence to…
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja (left) and The current chairman of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Ahmed…
Kenya has long lived in a path where the polity does whatever pleases them once ingrained in power, they act…
Mugithi star Samuel Muchoki aka Samidoh. [Photo/Courtesy] ‘Mugithi’ star Samuel Muchoki, aka Samidoh, is wanted “dead or alive”, according to…
Kenya’s heart has always beat to the rhythm of its people: Diverse, vibrant, and resilient. For decades, our nation has…
Moon as seen during the Super Blue Blood Moon on January 31st 2018,the rare event occurs every 150years combining three…
Launch of the HCG CCK Cancer centre KenyaCh Gallium-68 pet/ct scan service machine in Nairobi Kenya at the HCG Cancer centre in parklands ,shivachi…
The National Treasury Building on on Sunday, February, 18, 2024. [FILE] Treasury CS John Mbadi presents his maiden Budget Statement…
Anti-riot police officer arrest a suspected protester during a demonstration against the government in Nairobi, Kenya, on August. [AFP] Recent abductions, forced…
President William Ruto inspects a guard of honor during the Cadet Commissioning Parade at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet,…
A section of young people who turned up for the Meru Diaspora job fair at Kinoru stadium in Meru County. Young people out…
A silhouette of children playing in the evening at Sindo beach along the shore of Lake Victoria on June 05,…
Air Francelaunch of ”Elegance is a journey a cultural exhibition. [David Gichuru,Standard] The aviation industry often reflects the broader state of…
Activists and friends of Albert Ojwang’ engage a police officer protesting outside the Nairobi Funeral home at the Mbagathi way- Ngong road…
I grew up in Kesogon village, in Kitale where poverty wore many faces—but hunger was not one of them. In…
An activist protset outside the Nairobi Funeral home at the Mbagathi way- Ngong road round-about demanding justice following Albert Ojwang’s death while…
Hanniel Calebson a Pupils at Assar Johanson Primary school and a grade six Candidate of KEPSEAS Sported in their class…
Opera’s digital dominance in Africa masks deeper issues of power, ownership and surveillance. [Courtesy, iStockphoto] The rains are about to…
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during the launch of Economic Survey 2025 in Nairobi on…
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo addresses the media on 8th June 2025, outside Central police station in…
Male finger touching Facebook App on iPhone 6 screen. [Courtesy] Kenyans, we hold a remarkable title: the world’s top users…
Deceased influencer Albert Ojwang. Albert Ojwang was arrested at his home in Migori County. In broad daylight. In front…
The “sacred promise” for East African citizens with the ambition of the East African Community leading Africa with its ambitious…
Albert Ojwang allegedly died at an isolation cell at Nairobi Central police. [Courtesy] Albert Ojwang is not just another name.…
Activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire while narrating their harrowing experiences at the hands of Tanzanian Authorities last Month. [Bernard…
Treasury CS Ukur Yatani holds up the briefcase containing the Budget for the 2020/22 financial year in Parliament in Nairobi…
The casket and portrait of Nyahururu Catholic Priest Fr John Maina on May 22, 2025. [File, Standard] Two Catholic priests have been…
Rita Auma, sister to the former US President Barack Obama, holds a play card during demos against over-taxation in Nairobi…