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View More NewsA KQ Boeing Dreamliner at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.[ Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kenya Airways has posted a pretax loss in the first half of the year, reversing the profit…
Rahab Mwangi(Left)and Sylvia Karanja(Right)founder liquor library,share light moment during California wines Catalogue Africa tasting tour,on 24th March 2025 at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi. [File ,Standard] It is cheaper to drink…
Private hospitals in Kenya are warning that the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) push to digitize payments and root out fraud without human oversight is straining facilities to the breaking point.…
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 Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended…
World News
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on…
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…
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…
Arts & Culture
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
Austin Odhiambo celebrates at Kasarani stadium after Harambee Stars scores goal in first half.[ Stafford…
GOAL for KENYA! Celebrations after Austin Odhiambo “Rolls Royce” scores goalVideo by Robert Abong’o. pic.twitter.com/EvIHKfLSwg…
Published Date: 2025-08-03 15:49:40 Author: By Mike Kihaki Source: The Standard
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Franklin Okata Ag. Chief Enterprise Officer Safaricom speaking during Safaricom business media Immersion.[Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard] Safaricom PLC has reaffirmed its position as a trusted technology…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during an interview at his Karen home. [Screengrab] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his Tuesday interview with Citizen Tv. [Screengrab] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his decision to meet…
Former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura. [File, Standard] Former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura has resigned as Chairman of the Board at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral…