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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…
An image of a resigned man, reminding us men feel depressed too. [Courtesy, iStockphoto] June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness…
Mr Erastus Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 25, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Some things…
Kenyan citizens protesting against taxation bill along the streets of Nairobi. July 26, 2024. [File, Standard] In urban settlements and rural…
Late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o. [Courtesy] Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s cremation wish is not just personal—it’s political. Like Wangarĩ Maathai,…
Activist Rose Njeri when she was arraigned at Milimani court,Nairobi on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 over alleged offense of cyber…
The late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o. [File, Standard] As a young student in high school, I was greatly thrilled by…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to guests from the South Portico of the White House during an event on the South Lawn…
Locals in Sultan Hamud and Emali, Makueni County cheer up politicians during a political rally. [File, Standard] A governor from…
A huge traffic jam along Naivasha town on 3rd January 2021. [File, Standard] This week closes on a sad note…
Massive traffic jam along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. December 23, 2024. [File, Standard] As a busy city, Nairobi lacks adequate systems for dealing…
Author professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o during an interview with the Standard on 7/2/19. [File, Standard] As we honour the towering…
Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong’o has joined his ancestors. As we honour his legacy, we must remember his philosophy that…
Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan speaking during a press briefing on the state visit between Kenya and China in…
Most of the challenges we shall continue to face, as a country, on the mental health crisis are centered around…
Members of the National Assembly’s Finance Committee led by Chair Molo MP Kimani Kuria during the commencement of Public Hearings…
Novelist Ngugi Wa Thiongó after he was released from detention. [Courtesy] In September 2023 I had occasion to read for…
Activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire narrating their harrowing experiences at the hands of Tanzanian Authorities last Month. [Benard Orwongo, …
American Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Embassy in Kenya Host Creative Economy Networking Cocktail to Celebrate Kenya’s Thriving Creative Economy.…
Social media activism is taking the form of misinformation, incitement, and online vigilantism. [File, Standard] June 2024 will remain the…
Mary Wamae, the Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC during an Interview with Standard group reporter at her…
Author professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o during an interview. [File, Standard] On May 28 2025, Kenyans received sad news of the…
A protester flees from teargas lobbed at along Moi Avenue, Nairobi during the anti-government protests on July 16,2024. [Collins Kweyu,…
Kenyan Music artist Bien electrifies the football fanatics during the Mastercard UEFA Champions League 2025 Final watch party at the…
Aldai MP Marianne Kitany (from left) Dagoreti South MP John Kiarie aka KJ and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara during the 20th Anniversary of NG-CDF Celebrations at Sfari Park Hotel,Nairobi .…
Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o. [Standard] The passing of Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o is a profound loss to African literature, languages,…
President William Ruto is welcomed by Raila Odinga during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County on June 01, 2025. [Emmanuel…
Drip irrigation at work. This method utilises less water which is targeted to the roots. When we voted for the…
President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki during the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. May…
Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o. [Courtesy] Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Kenya’s most famous man of letters, is dead. In the coming days,…
Solar Panels seen on rooftop at Two Rivers Mall. January 24, 2023. [File, Standard] I have a soft spot for the environment.…
National Assembly’s Finance Committee Chair Molo MP Kimani Kuria displays a QR Code to be uploaded on the Parliament’s portal.…
President William Ruto addresses rally at Bungoma bus terminus on January 24, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] As we edge closer to the 2027 General Election,…
President Ruto with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo at State house on January 3, 2024. [File Courtesy] When Kenya…
Mugithi music artist Samidoh performing at Mugithi Night live at Royal Bentely Lounge, Muchai Drive, Nairobi on 16th July 2022.…
Renowned author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o arrived and addressed Kenyan readers druing the launch of his book Kenda Muiyuru by the East frica Educational…
Renowned author Prof. Ngugi Wa Thiong’o shows President Uhuru Kenyatta a set of books when he called on him at State House, Nairobi. [PSCU] On…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o I discovered Ngugi wa Thiong’o in my last year of Primary School, in 1972. It was the…
Author professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o during an interview with the standard on 7/2/19. [Beverlyne Musili,Standard] A few months ago, Late…
The death of Ngugi wa Thiong’o marks the closing chapter of an extraordinary era—an era when literature was not mere…
Veteran author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o at the Sarova Stanley Hotel when he pupularised his new book in Gikuyu Kenda Muiyuru PUBLISHED by the East…
The carcass of a cow Kongor Village in Tirioko Ward,Tiaty Sub-county in Baringo county on January 29,2017 which died due…
Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki and Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku Consult the DP Lead Kenya Kwanza leaders in a worship and Thanksgiving service…
Former Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua,accompanied by Kiambu senator Paul Thangwa,Nyandarua senator John Methu,Cleopas Malala and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara and other…
Renowned author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o arrived and addressed Kenyan readers during the launch of his book Kenda Muiyuru by…
Protestors during Occupy Kisumu protest against finance bill 2024/25 that took part from Kondele Roundabout to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga sports…
Author professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o during an interview with the standard on 7/2/19. [File,Standard] Today, we celebrate the towering legacy…
Today, we celebrate the towering legacy of Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a literary giant whose pen has carved indelible marks…
The Bill that seeks to compel internet providers to track and report all user activity to the authorities will damage…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu makes his speech during the Africa climate summit 2023 Day Two at KICC on September 05, 2023. [Stafford…
Petroleum geologist from Rataract Club of youthzone, Kavetza Michelle [left] put final touches to Shifra Inas of Mother Seratina Education…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,address press on 19th May 2025 at home in Karen,Gachagua claim his life is in danger,this…
Treasury CS John Mbadi before the Senate’s Finance Committee to deliberate on matters of 2025 Budget Policy Statement and also to Consider the Public Finance Management…
Zack Gaya (in yellow T-Shirt) of Angaza Movement speaking during a meeting with civil society organisations (CSOs) members in Homa Bay town. [File, Standard]…
A person holds a cell phone featuring the Tik Tok logo, with the same logo displayed on a computer screen…
If adopted by the National Assembly and signed into law, the proposed amendment to the Kenya Information and Communication Act…
Executive Director Global Compact Network Kenya Judy Njino receives a booklet of Corruption Risk Assessment and Mitigation Guidelines from EACC Chairperson David…
Kiambere -Embakasi highway voltage transmission powerline supported by temporary cable suspender structures where four pylons collapsed before the construction of…
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula and Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi during funeral mass service of Malava Mp Malulu Injendi at Lugusi…
Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba when the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare summoned Labour CS Alfred Mutua over…
Youth during Gen Z protests in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Gen Z rebellion of last year was characterised by a…
President William Ruto installs the public seal of the Republic of Kenya for the conferment of City status to Eldoret Municipality at the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the unveiling of of his new party, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in Nairobi,…
Moi University is facing a financial crisis that is threatening service delivery. [File, Standard] One major difference between the Greek…
We can all remember a date we have circled in our minds that brings memories of times and seasons when…
While speaking on one of the popular political podcasts in the country, Prof Vincent Okoth Ongore, a scholar on ownership…
The New Mukuru affordable Housing project buildings along Likoni Road in the Nairobi Industrial Area on 23, May 2024. [Kanyiri…
Medical Services PS Dr. Ouma Oluga addressing during the launch of the Kenya National Public Health Institute(KNPHI) at KICC Nairobi…
Activist Boniface Mwangi Airlifted on 22nd May 2025, from Mombasa to Wilson Airport. Mwangi was deported from Tanzania by road…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba. [File, Standard] In a last gasp attempt at hanging onto a relationship she has grown tired…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba. [File, Standard] In a last gasp attempt at hanging onto a relationship she has grown tired…
Gen z’s during the Shujaaz Memorial concert held at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on 7th July 2024. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard] We all…
New study finds colour-coded food labels help consumers quickly spot healthier product options. [iStockphoto] Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and…
The Kenyan Flag. [File Courtesy] All nations have similar goals. The three primary goals are national security and defence, economic prosperity,…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale addresses the media at Parliament buildings on June 24, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] When Boni Khalwale led the chorus…
EACC and police officers during a raid at the home of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Milimani, Kitale, on…
The National Treasury building in Nairobi. [File, Standard] In many ways, 2025 is shaping up to be a historic turning…
EACC and police officers raid the home of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Milimani, Kitale, on May 20,…
Dandora dumpsite in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Waste, by any definition, is what we discard—items we no longer want or need.…
When children lack answers to the questions they don’t know how to ask, they are vulnerable to misinformation shared by…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan address members of the public during the inaguration ceremony at the MISC, Kasarani on September…
Nyeri county weight and measures officer Elijah Kihara calibrates a weighing scale during the annual verification at Ndathi shopping center…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan addresses a past event at Kasarani stadium, Nairobi, on September 13, 2022. [File, Standard] Monday,…
I was once a village boy in Homa-Bay County, Kenya. Today, I’m a medical doctor, a development finance specialist,…
Published Date: 2025-05-21 10:00:00 Author: By Harry Source: The Standard
From left activist Boniface Mwangi and Haki Africa executive director Hussein Khalid along Koinange Street during demonstrations in memory of the lives lost during…
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Country Manager East Africa Agnes Mucuha, Ethiopian Airlines Area Manager for Kenya Soble Azene and South African Airways Finance…
The certificate of lease for the five-acre piece of land LR No: 6311200 in Kericho town where an investor intends to construct a Sh50M…
Budget briefcase during the Budget Highlights for FY 23/24 at the Parliament . June 15th,2023. [Elvis Ogina/Standard] Kenya’s 2025/2026 budget…
Children participate in tree planting in Narasha Forest, Baringo County, on December 13, 2024. [File, Standard] As we mark the…
Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd from the popemobile before a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in…