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View More NewsCabinet 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 a storm on the government’s ambitious but controversial plan to sell what many Kenyans consider as…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga and other leaders during Raila Odinga’s memorial service at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. [James Omoro, Standard] A political showdown…
Affordable 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…
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President Donald Trump calls children as he participates in tracking Santa Claus’ movements with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Santa Tracker on Christmas Eve at the Mar-a-Lago resort on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. [AFP]…
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…
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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 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,…
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,…
The requiem mass of the former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo is underway at Christ is the Answer Ministry, Valley road Nairobi.[Benard Orwongo, Standard] Asking that Cyrus Jirongo’s burial be put off till claims that he…
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Caption Angela Wambui’s first solo exhibition, Threads of Consciousness, opened on November 22 at Peponi Gardens in Westlands and runs until December 15. Curated by Verónica Paradinas of GravitArt Gallery, the exhibition features 16 mixed-media colourful artworks that explore the…
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
Victor Osimhen produced a commanding display as Nigeria became the second team to qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage following a tense 3-2 victory over Tunisia Published Date: 2025-12-28 01:31:21 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard
Laser Hill’s Clinton Wambugu (white) tries out his skills against Lukenya’s Ben Abuoch (blue) during…
Kenya Prisons Women’s Volleyball Club has been bundled out of the ongoing Africa Women’s…
Leeds fans stand during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium…
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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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David Munyua visied Stamford Bridge fulfilling his dream (photo courtesy) Fresh from competing on the world’s biggest darts stage at Alexandra Palace in London,…
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…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki distributing Christmas handouts to Irunduni residents in Tharaka Nithi County. [DPCS] I first heard the word “kugonyo” outside City Hall…
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,…
