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View More NewsFormer Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo. [File, Standard] Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo was the first to publicly play down former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo’s declaration that he would contest the presidency in 2027. Dismissing it as…
Makadara MP George Aladwa during the constituency’s ODM grassroots meeting at Camp Toyoyo Stadium in Jericho, Nairobi, on January 10, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Makadara…
Base Titanium plant in Kwale County which has since ceased operations. [File, Standard] A few days ago, Kwale County Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo walked out of a consultative meeting chaired…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on October 27, 2025. [File, Standard] The Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has…
KCB Managing Director Annastacia Kimtai says the campaign seeks to promote a savings culture among Kenyans, towards achieving personal financial goals. [File, Standard] KCB Bank Kenya has launched a nationwide…
Traffic police inspecting vehicles during a joint operation with the NTSA aimed at ensuring road safety, along the Southern Bypass, Nairobi, on January 2, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Samuel Karanja Ruiru,…
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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 in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Turkey, the Turkish coast guard said. Thirty-seven…
Israeli warplanes killed four Palestinians, including two children from the same family, after targeting a tent sheltering displaced civilians north of the city of Khan…
US President Donald Trump speaks during the House Republican Party (GOP) member retreat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2026. [AFP]…
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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…
Traffic snarl-up on Nairobi-Nakuru highway that lasted for over 12 hours following an accident near Gilgil weighbridge. [File, Standard] As we walk out of the festive season and now struggling to survive the January blues,…
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…
Migori Deputy Governor Gimunta Mahiri during the groundbreaking for a modern dormitory at Kebaroti Mixed Secondary School in Kuria East Sub-County, Migori County. [File, Standard] For a long time, Kuria was defined by farming and…
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Today we continue with our analysis of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) report on the book industry in Africa titled The African Book Industry: Trends, challenges and opportunities for growth. While last week we examined the report…
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
Real Madrid part ways with Coach Xabi Alonso a day after losing Spanish Super Cup title to rivals Barcelona, appoints former footballer Alvaro Arbeloa new manager. Published Date: 2026-01-12 21:13:13 Author: By AFP Source: The Standard
More than 1000 football clubs globally spent $9.63 billion in last year’s transfers registering a…
As Brazil navigates the complexities of regulating its online gambling market, it stands to benefit…
Who Will Be the New Coach of Bayern Munich?
In the world of football epics, there is nothing more exciting than when an iconic…
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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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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…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo. [File, Standard] Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo was the first to publicly play down former Deputy Chief…
Base Titanium plant in Kwale County which has since ceased operations. [File, Standard] A few days ago, Kwale County Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo walked…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on October 27, 2025. [File, Standard] The…
