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View More NewsThe government introduced the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act, which criminalises the saving, exchange and sale of traditional seeds by small-scale farmers. [Courtesy] After years of playing hide-and-seek for fear…
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 directive, just a day to the…
There is something about the days between Christmas and the New Year. The noise quiets. The calendar slows. The world is holding its breath, waiting until those who dare to…
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 directive, just a day to the…
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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,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says a constitutional referendum must address the recommendations of the Nadco report. [File, Standard] As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, a critical conversation gathering steam is whether our progressive…
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…
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
ODM Secretary-General said the remarks were made by a few ODM figures who had forgotten the former president’s contribution to Raila’s political journey. [File]…
Former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati died without leaving a will. [File, Standard] By the time Wafula Chebukati left the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission…
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Dr Kiano dances with his wife, Jane, at the Rahimtula Hall on September 26, 1966. [File, Standard] The passing of Prof Bethwel Ogot, Raila…