When the world welcomed the youngest nation—South Sudan—in July 2011, the international community hailed it as a monumental achievement for peace and self-determination. But behind that victory lay years of complex negotiations, military interventions, and silent sacrifices.…
Former British soldier Robert James Purkiss. [Courtesy] Justice Alexander Muteti’s order on September 16, 2025 for…
Youth during Gen Z protest in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Concerned that it’s not enough to click,…
President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly…
Weekly Opnions Round Up
Over the past decade, the term masterclass has become one of the most overused phrases in education and training. Once reserved for exclusive sessions…
A police officer takes recruits through physical exercise at Gusii Stadium during police recruitment on March 24, 2022. [File, Standard] Friday marks the launch…
Youths during Gen-Z anniversary protest in Kitengela, on June 25, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] The Gen Z-led protests that have surged across Kenya-including in…
Police seize bhang wrapped in polythene bags being transported to Nairobi from Moyale. [File, Standard] Kenya is in the throes of a silent war,…