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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
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…
President William Ruto at the Baringo cultural festival and Kimalel goat Auctionin Baringo County.[PCS] Nations do not collapse in a single dramatic moment. They erode quietly, through indifference to suffering, casual contempt for citizens, and…
President William Ruto viewing the body of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.[PCS] In William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, Octavius Caesar makes an emotive proclamation on the of death by suicide of his erstwhile triumvir,…
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
Commonwealth 100m Champion Ferdinand Omanyala, will lead Team Kenya for the 7th World Athletics Relays…
Olympic Junior School Girls players celebrate their win during the M-pesa Jr. NBA national finals…
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne dribbles the ball during their English Premier League match…
Magazine
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
Moses Kuria speaks as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki opened Kisumu West Huduma Centre at Ojola in Kisumu.[FILE,Standard] In a candid, wide-ranging interview at his…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. [File,Standard] Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has emerged as President William Ruto’s main challenger in the 2027…
Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi during a previous interview. [File, Standard] This week, as Kenya approaches the midpoint of President William Ruto’s first term,…
Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi.[FILE,Standard] The planned partial sale of the state’s stake in Safaricom has kicked up…