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View More NewsRepeatedly 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…
President William Ruto.[PCS] You might assume that, as Head of State with access to billions even beyond the allocated budget, President William Ruto’s life is almost a fairy tale. Yet, the…
President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu break ground for the construction of the LV Marina Housing Project. President Ruto said that the affordable housing project…
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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
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…
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…
Faithfuls at the Holy Basilica on Christmas Day.[Collins Oduor,Standard] Kenya closes the year stranded at a crossroads—hungry for change, yet hesitant to claim it. Citizens watch as windows of participation swing open, yet we remain…
President William Ruto addressing Parliament.[PCS] I must admit that I sometimes like President William Ruto’s imagination. It is refreshing to hear President Ruto speak boldly about the transformation of our country. His articulation of a…
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
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,…
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)…
Pallbearers carry the coffin containing the remains of the late Cyrus Jirongo to load it to the hearse after the requiem mass at CITAM,Valley…
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…