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View More NewsPresident William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] This time, four years ago, President William Ruto was a darling of the Mt Kenya region, he never needed to…
President William Ruto lays a foundation stone for the construction of Karatina affordable housing project in Nyeri County, on January 12, 2026. [PCS] The battle…
President William Ruto during the launch of the electro-deposition paint plant at Isuzu East Africa, Nairobi. [File, Standard] Recent statistics indicate that Kenya’s industrial manufacturing sector has been contributing just…
Mkopa Kenya General Manager Martin Kingori / Jacktone LawiLocal smartphone manufacturer M-Kopa has raised concerns over the absence of clear and predictable tax guidelines governing mobile phone imports and locally…
Carcass of a cow ravaged by drought in Kongor village, Tirioko Ward, Baringo County. [File, Standard] Nearly a dozen counties are on high alert as severe drought exposes millions to acute food…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning at Bunge Towers, Nairobi, on November 18, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and National Treasury Cabinet…
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India’s Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi gestures during an annual press conference in New Delhi on January 13, 2026. [AFP] India’s army chief accused Pakistan on Tuesday of flying drones into Indian-administered territory in disputed Kashmir, where…
One dead, seven missing after migrant boat sinks off Turkey. [AFP] One person died and seven others were missing Saturday after a migrant boat sank…
A member of ‘3 Raices,’ a pro-government group known as ‘Colectivos,’ stands guard with an assault rifle at the organization’s headquarters in the working-class neighborhood…
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Prof Simon Gicharu (left) is shown Megasun Solar by Mtwapa Energy Centre manager Killian Mwangudza (second left). The solar is used to heat water, on June 19, 2019. [File, Standard] Even though there were no…
Students during Grade 10 admission at Kisumu Day and Boarding High School, on January 12, 2026. [Michael Mute, Standard] The belief that national schools should be the exclusive preserve of the communities in which they…
Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o during an interview at the Standard Group offices in Nairobi, on February 7, 2019. [File, Standard] The death of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s in 2025 and the rise of Gen Zs in…
People take part in a “Free Iran” rally in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2026. [AFP] Iran has presented the latest case on American interference, proving that President Donald Trump has indeed been quite…
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Caption After watching Free Me, I remember telling a friend, who was seeing it a day later, that they were in for a treat. It felt odd to say that about a play centred on domestic abuse and drawn from…
Arts & Culture
‘Landscapes from Home’ exhibition brings Kenyan stories to London Landscapes from Home, a group exhibition bringing together six Kenyan artists, runs from January 15 to 23 at the Africa Centre in London. The exhibition features work by Coster…
An entrance at the Little Theatre Club in Mombasa County on Friday 5th November 2021. [Kelvin…
The eye-catching artwork comes just ahead of IShowSpeed’s highly anticipated visit to Kenya Nairobi’s matatu culture…
Social media beats traditional marketing in drawing more audiences to theatres In 2025, some productions played…
Sports
New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has insisted he would be himself at the helm of the Spanish giants rather than trying to imitate Jose Mourinho. Published Date: 2026-01-13 17:03:58 Author: By AFP Source: The Standard
Kenya Cup semi finalists Kabras Sugar,Menengai Oilers,KCB RFC and Nondescripts are confident of outwitting…
Africa Women’s Volleyball Championship: Bullish KCB confident of regaining continental title
The reigning national women’s Volleyball Champions KCB are confident of winning their third Africa…
Mixed results for Shujaa in Hong Kong
The national men’s rugby team Shujaa registred a mixed bag of results at…
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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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Millicent Awinja makes school uniforms at Uhuru market Nairobi on January 13, 2026. Many parents are forced to buy school uniforms at respective schools…
Supporters of Uganda opposition leader and NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, during the party’s final campaign rally ahead of the 2026 general elections,…
Prof Simon Gicharu (left) is shown Megasun Solar by Mtwapa Energy Centre manager Killian Mwangudza (second left). The solar is used to heat water,…
Students during Grade 10 admission at Kisumu Day and Boarding High School, on January 12, 2026. [Michael Mute, Standard] The belief that national schools…
