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View More NewsLeaders during the funeral service of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Kakamega County, on December 30, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard] President William Ruto on Tuesday came under sharp criticism over an alleged sustained effort to kill political parties…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during an interview with The Standard team. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Election, the…
Truck ferrying the first crude oil consignment from Lokichar, Turkana, arrives at the Changamwe KPRL storage facility in Mombasa, on June 7, 2018. [File, Standard] Concerns are emerging over whether…
In 2025, Kenyans were most likely to experience an outage on Wednesday evenings, according to data from electricity sector agencies. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans…
President William Ruto and Taifa Gas SEZ Limited Chairman Rostam Aziz during the company’s ground breaking ceremony in Mombasa county. [File, PCS] The National Environment Tribunal (NET) has dismissed a…
Investors do not chase potential; they chase predictability. Africa has plenty of the former and is steadily building the foundations for the latter. The downstream sector is at a make-or-break…
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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,…
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…
When Suna East MP Junet Mohamed hosted President William Ruto in Suna East. [Junet Mohamed, X] Raila Odinga’s death inevitably put Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on a path trodden by once powerful political parties, which…
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Judith Magio’s debut novel honours single mothers In Nairobi’s Njiru estate, a girl once grew up attuned not only to the stories people told, but also to the silences that held what was left unspoken. Born in 1997, Judith Magio…
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
Original All-Stars FC solidified their status as Harold Mbati Champions Cup (HMCC) legends by clinching their third title, following a dramatic 3–2 victory over Kima United in the 2025 grand finale. Published Date: 2025-12-31 00:00:00 Author: By Frankline Kipruto Source:…
Kipkemoi and Yego reign supreme in Iten race
Wisley Kipkemoi cuts the tape at the Iten 15km, on May 11, 2025. [Stephen Rutto,…
Coast golfer Elijah Ibua follows his drive shot to the second greens during the Centennial…
ADAK Director-Standard and Compliance Ms. Peninah Wahome, addresses Journalists on the sidelines of the Kenya…
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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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From left: Fomer President Uhuru Kenyatta, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi during the funeral service of former…
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…
Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins men’s 800m during the Diamond League Athletics meeting in Stockholm, on June 16, 2025. Kenya’s athletic success is no longer…
Customers shop at Naivas Supermarket along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on December 23, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Christmas has come gone, and the new…
