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View More NewsODM MPs led by the Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, address a media briefing in Nairobi, to endorse the Central Management Committee resolution to form a pre-election coalition with UDA, on January 12, 2026.[Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Orange Democratic Movement…
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed when he hosted President William Ruto in his constituency. [File, Standard]] Suna East MP Junet Mohamed is under siege following…
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…
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…
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President-Elect Nasry Asfura of Honduras participates in a photo-op prior to a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department on January 12, 2026 in Washington. [AFP] The BBC intends to ask a US federal court…
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…
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…
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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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Wangu Wa Makeri stage play [File/Standard] Kenya’s theatre scene is enjoying a vibrant resurgence this year, with an increase in productions and full houses becoming the norm, even as industry stakeholders continue to call for better facilities. During an industry…
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‘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…
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Published Date: 2026-01-13 12:46:13 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard
Played a variety of genres and think there’s nothing to surprise you anymore? Go to…
Handball within African territories demonstrates athletic power, swiftness, and natural athletic excellence. The spotlight usually…
Casinos are exciting places, but they come with strict age restrictions. Many people wonder how…
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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…
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President-Elect Nasry Asfura of Honduras participates in a photo-op prior to a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department…
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…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo at a past event. [File, Standard] The entry of Eliud Owalo, the immediate former Deputy Chief of…
Mkopa Kenya General Manager Martin Kingori / Jacktone LawiLocal smartphone manufacturer M-Kopa has raised concerns over the absence of clear and predictable tax guidelines…
