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Boiling water in a sufuria. [GettyImages] Ishmael Oundo, 26, still struggles to sleep through the night. Even when exhaustion finally overpowers the pain, he startles awake at the slightest sound, his body tensing instinctively, as if bracing for another attack. Sleep, once a…
Young boy holding teddy bear while alone. [Courtesy/GettyImages] As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families are preparing their sons for initiation rites. But what if these cultural milestones trigger hidden fears instead of strength? One boy’s quiet…
Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South…
A tourist dives into the waters at one of the beaches in Zanzibar. [Peter Muiruri,…
Jeremiah Mwenda, the head guide at Ngare Ndare Forest, walks through the endangered red cedar trees.…
A tourist dives into the waters at one of the beaches in Zanzibar. [Peter Muiruri, Standard] Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Subscribe Today & Save! Unlock Now Unlimited access to all premium content…
The First Lady’s wardrobe: Is Mama Rachel getting it wrong? [File, Standard] Rachel Ruto’s fashion sense has sparked conversations, not for redefining elegance in the…
Weekly Round Up
‘Fabric of Our Being’ exhibition by April Kamunde. [Anjellah Owino, Standard] Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition felt like a retreat, a place that sways…
Muslims wait for the time of breaking their fast (Iftar) at Lamu Island’s Mukunguni square in Lamu county on Saturday,22nd, March,2025 during the ongoing…
Woman giving surprise gift to her boyfriend. [Courtesy/GettyImages] This holiday season, gifts can come in the form of art. Artsy gifts encourage exploration, self-expression,…
Lonely and sad african american woman waiting for message at home. [Courtesy] Few things in this life are as painful as feeling shunned or…