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…
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President William Ruto prays during the National Solemn Assembly at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14, 2023.[Kelly Ayodi/Standard] The State is sending…
“Did you reach home safely?” Why You Should Always Ask .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1;…
The late Prof Ngugi Wa Thiong’o. [File, Standard] A lot has been written about Ngugi Wa Thiong’o since he departed this world. Prof Ngugi…
An aerial view of Nyeri Town main terminus, on April 27, 2023. [File, Standard] Nyeri Town, situated approximately 150 kilometres north of Nairobi, serves…