The Magazine
Inmates getting their hair done during a CSR event at Lang’ata Women’s Prison. [Juliet Omelo, Standard] Inside Lang’ata Women’s Prison, a corner of the facility hums with an unusual energy. Women cluster in small groups, hands twisting hair, brushes sweeping…
Why your body wakes you before the alarm
Flavours of legacy: Dining amidst history
Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech (a form of disinformation, designed to deceive…
Four things to know if visiting Zanzibar
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.…
Raising peaceful minds in turbulent times
From Isiolo to Nairobi, Kenyan parents are quietly teaching the art of calm, compassion and courage…
Yellow alarm clock. [Courtesy/GettyImages] You’ve probably experienced it – your alarm is set for 6:30am, yet somehow your eyes snap open a few minutes before it goes off. There’s no sound, no external cue, just the body somehow knowing it’s…
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…
Weekly Round Up
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…
Images of snorkeling at Kisite Mpunguti. [Jayne Rose Gacheri] I am back to Kisite Mpunguti for an adventure that combines the thrill of exploration with the serene beauty of…
Mara Enkaji. [Peter Muiruri] Maasai Mara is a land of superlatives. It is one of the most written about animal reserves in the world, and…
For a long time, premium draught beer was something you would only find in niche craft bars and a handful of high-end urban outlets.…
