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View More NewsNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna (left) and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and other leaders during during a service at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Nairobi A restless group of young lawmakers is openly challenging Kenya’s political order, rejecting party lines and…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a procession from JKIA after he landed from the US on August 21, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Former Deputy…
Gas cylinders trader in Migori Town on June 7, 2023. [File, standard] Kenya will introduce a pump price model for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), applying the state-controlled pricing mechanism long…
Drisilla Jumwa, 87, after her house was connected to electricity when the President William Ruto launched the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project in Mwanguwi, Taita Taveta county, on December 2,…
Banks have taken a hit on their financials with reduced income charged on loans following the low interest regime that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) started in August 2024.…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says no allocations will be made to state agencies if projects against which the cash has been requested can be funded through public-private partnerships.…
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An Afghan Hazara boy drinks water from a tap in Qavariyak village in Shibar district of Bamiyan province on June 18, 2025. [AFP] More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said…
Destroyed buildings in the besieged Palestinian territory, on August 21, 2025. [AFP] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he had ordered immediate negotiations…
Smoke emanating over buildings following a Russian air attack, in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia launched hundreds of drones and…
Opinion
Caption Kenya’s shift from 8-4-4 system to competency-based education (CBE) in 2017 continues to be marred with confusion and controversy. The new system changed reliance on rote learning to a more holistic approach, combining teaching…
Kenya Airways plane at JKIA, Nairobi. The Strategic Partnership Framework signed between Kenya Airways and SAA was designed to focus on shared services. [File, Standard] Flying between Africa’s major cities remains a frustrating experience for…
The creation of Somalia’s Central Delivery Unit (CDU) is a bold statement of intent. It reflects a government ready to move beyond fragile-state patterns of promises and delays, and instead to embrace a disciplined…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga commission the construction of the LV Marina Housing Project at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu on May 29, 2025. [File, Standard] Last week, I made a case…
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Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, has once again sparked a heated fashion debate after her outfit during the four-day state visit by the King and Queen of the Netherlands ignited mixed reactions online. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the…
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7 perfect gift ideas for an art lover There are countless types of gifts, and the possibilities for art lovers are truly endless. Here are some ideal ideas for the creatives in your life. A box of art…
Thirteen types of people you’ll find at the theatre Plays, poetry, spoken word, and other theatre…
Artist Nduta Kariuki stands next to her works being showcased at Munyu Space [Anjellah Owino/Standard] Multidisciplinary…
Artist Nduta Kariuki stands next to her works being showcased at Munyu Space [Anjellah Owino/Standard] Multidisciplinary…
Sports
Allan Okello of Uganda receives player of the match award. [FUFA Media] Uganda Cranes and Vipers play maker Allan Okello has broken his silence over possible interest from sleeping FKF Premier League giants AFC Leopards. USM Alger and Kenyan Premier…
Published Date: 2025-08-05 10:02:24 Author: By Washington Onyango Source: The Standard
Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, runs to the finish line to win the women’s marathon at…
Team Kenya to Tokyo will be training in Eldoret as Nairobi facilities host Chan matches…
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Purity Wamuyu, a female ranger, inside the rhino observation centre at Lewa Conservancy. [George Kaimenyi, Standard] When Purity Wamuyu joined Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in 2012 as a radio operator, her dream of becoming a conservationist was slowly unfolding into reality. “It’s…
Phyllis Kamau is the Senior Director and Head of Government Solutions, Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. Phyllis…
Mc Danson Mateya (right) dancing with Gen-z parents guests during dance competition the Safari festive splendor on Christmas day…
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An Afghan Hazara boy drinks water from a tap in Qavariyak village in Shibar district of Bamiyan province on June 18, 2025. [AFP] More…
A section of Social Health Authority (SHA) building on 5th March 2025 located at Upper Hill in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Ladnan Hospital in…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi addresses participants during 2025/2026 Deloitte Kenya National Budget Analysis, on June 13, 2025.[ Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] National Treasury…
Gas cylinders trader in Migori Town on June 7, 2023. [File, standard] Kenya will introduce a pump price model for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG),…