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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…
Images from the past Ngemi Homecoming three festivals that were crowd pullers. Tickets for all the past festivals were sold out before the event. Ngemi Season four, dubbed “the mother…
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A couple camping on the lake shore at sunset. [Getty Images] At the close of 2024, reports say, travel had recovered beyond its status…
Ngabo’s El’cesart’S home a living gallery. [Nailantei Kenga, Standard] Ngabo El’Cesart is a bold visual artist and illustrator whose honest and unapologetic work celebrates Black people, culture, and…
Images from the past Ngemi Homecoming three festivals that were crowd pullers. Tickets for all the past festivals were sold out before the event. Ngemi Season four, dubbed “the…
Phyllis Kamau is the Senior Director and Head of Government Solutions, Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. Phyllis Kamau is the Senior Director and Head of…