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View More NewsOver recent months, Ruto has intensified his presence in churches often accompanied by heavy donations. With under 20 months to the 2027 General Election, President William Ruto appears to be revisiting a familiar political script, one that heavily leans on…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes the oath of office during her inauguration in Dodoma, on November 3, 2025. [File, Standard] As 2025 ends, East…
The 100 per cent NETA V electric vehicle showcased by MOJA EV Kenya Limited to convince digital taxi drivers to go green at Sameer Business Park in Nairobi, on May…
The government introduced the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act, which criminalises the saving, exchange and sale of traditional seeds by small-scale farmers. [Courtesy] After years of playing hide-and-seek for fear…
Kenya’s petroleum sector is headed for a showdown with the taxman as a majority of petrol stations remain non-compliant with the new tax reporting directive, just a day to the…
There is something about the days between Christmas and the New Year. The noise quiets. The calendar slows. The world is holding its breath, waiting until those who dare to…
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Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity at Mogadishu Stadium in Mogadishu on December 30, 2025. [AFP] Turkey’s president on Tuesday…
Shopkeepers and traders walk over a bridge during a protest against the economic conditions and Iran’s embattled currency in Tehran on December 29, 2025. [AFP]…
A vendor sells vegetables to a customer at a market in Naypyidaw on December 29, 2025, a day after the first phase of Myanmar’s general…
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Customers shop at Naivas Supermarket along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on December 23, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Christmas has come gone, and the new year approaches, but the damage the entire festive season shall inflict…
Father George Munyaka during Christmas Day celebrations at Christ the King Cathedral in Nakuru City on December 25, 2025. A total of 23 children were baptized. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] As 2025 draws to a close,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says a constitutional referendum must address the recommendations of the Nadco report. [File, Standard] As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, a critical conversation gathering steam is whether our progressive…
Somaliland Mission premises at Runda, Nairobi on May 29, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] What makes a State valid in its existence? Legally speaking, there are a few elements laid out in international law that define…
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The late former PM Raila Odinga [File/Standard] Creatives from across Kenya will converge this Thursday, November 20, at the Kenya National Theatre to celebrate the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The event, organised by the Institute…
Arts & Culture
2025: Kenyan theatre beams with new voices, return of classics This year saw the re-staging of several classic works by theatre veterans, introducing a new generation of audiences to these timeless pieces. There was Picha (1985) by Mohamed…
‘Circles’ cast poses for a photo during its premiere [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Riara University students have…
Kenyan artists shine in Iran-backed social justice art competition Three artists, Collins Murimi, Benson Hika Mwangi,…
David Mulwa: Icon who built Kenyan theatre, lived on through his students On December 5, Prof…
Sports
Democratic Republic of the Congo players celebrate after scoring a goal during the 35th AFCON group D match vs Botswana at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on December 30, 2025. [Chris Milosi / AFP] Senegal saw off Benin on…
Gor Mahia’s Captain Geoffrey Ochieng, referee Kevin Amol (right) and referee Stephen Yiembe during FKF…
Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks during a TV interview ahead of the 2025 Emilia…
Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim looks on during a Premier League football match on March 9,…
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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, reflection, and appreciation of culture. Whether exploring, creating, learning, or simply appreciating, thoughtful artsy gifts offer…
Young boy holding teddy bear while alone. [Courtesy/GettyImages] As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families…
Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South…
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Various investigation reports show that many crashes stem from pilot error, and poor interpretation of instruments. More than 15 aircraft have crashed across the…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro addressing the press at his Nairobi office on March 18th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has alleged…
ODM Secretary-General said the remarks were made by a few ODM figures who had forgotten the former president’s contribution to Raila’s political journey. [File]…
Former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati died without leaving a will. [File, Standard] By the time Wafula Chebukati left the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission…
