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View More NewsAffordable electricity is still elusive for manufacturers, with the latest Kenya Economic Report showing that Kenyan industries pay twice as much per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity compared to larger exporting…
Repeatedly renewing short-term contracts over a long period of time, without transitioning an employee to a more secure employment arrangement, may amount to a violation of their constitutional right to…
Repeatedly renewing short-term contracts over a long period of time, without transitioning an employee to a more secure employment arrangement, may amount to a violation of their constitutional right to…
President William Ruto with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at State House.[FILE,Standard] The popular view is that the Singapore dream will replace the hustler story as 2027 approaches. The proponents have…
World News
Armed members of the militant group Al-Shabaab. [File, AP] A Kenyan member of the Al-Shabaab militant group who received pilot training in the Philippines was…
Armed members of the militant group Al-Shabaab. [File, AP] A Kenyan member of the Al-Shabaab militant group who received pilot training in the Philippines was…
Opinion
Catholic faithfuls during the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession in Nakuru City on April 18, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Across societies, the idea of womanhood is never neutral or abstract. It is socially…
Stylish Christmas street decor. [iStockphoto] Is it just me, or does the meaning we attach to holidays metamorphose as the years pass? In the last five years, I’ve noticed feeling a disjointed relationship with Christmas…
ODM acting party leader Oburu Odinga attends former Prime Minsiter Raila Odinga’s memorial service at Sony Sugar Green Stadium in Awendo Sub-County, Migori County on November 6, 2025. [File, Standard] Allow me some philosophical musing today. The…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki distributing Christmas handouts to Irunduni residents in Tharaka Nithi County. [DPCS] I first heard the word “kugonyo” outside City Hall while walking with a friend. A large crowd had gathered, standing…
Entertainment
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…
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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…
News Round Up
Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2025-12-30 00:00:00 Author: By Edwin Nyarangi Source: The Standard
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during an interview with The Standard team. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Election,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaking during an interview with The Standard team. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] National Assembly Constitutional Oversight and Implementation Committee Chairperson…
When Suna East MP Junet Mohamed hosted President William Ruto in Suna East. [Junet Mohamed, X] National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has said…