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View More NewsPresident William Ruto presides over the UDA National Executive Committee meeting on January 15, 2026. [PCS] Political parties are scrambling to put their houses in order with 600 days remaining before the August 2027 General Election. Some like President William…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repeatedly claimed that his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) will sweep all elective positions, especially in the Mt Kenya…
Treasury CS John Mbadi before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, at Glee Hotel, Kiambu Road, on January 13, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi…
A motor showroom along Moi Avenue in Mombasa. It was constructed after the demolition of Motor Mart building, on January 18, 2026. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] The number of second-hand car showrooms in Mombasa…
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho. Opposition against the government’s mining agenda in Coast is mounting. [File, Standard] For a man whose political mantra is ‘wapende wasipende’ (whether they like it…
Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales. [Bernard Owrongo, Standard] Volunteers in Africa are helping train the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems by contributing human-curated content to Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia.…
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Artefacts that were recovered after being looted from the National Museum in Khartoum during the country’s long-running war, are displayed during an official ceremony in Port Sudan on January 13, 2026. [AFP] Nearly three years of war have put the…
A woman burns a portrait of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after lighting a cigarette during a demonstration in solidarity with Iranian protestors, in…
An Anti-Iranian regime protester burns a photo depicting Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, during a gathering outside the US Consulate in Milan, on January…
Opinion
President William Ruto hosts more than 17,000 UDA grassroots leaders from Nyeri county, who were elected as polling centre officials, at Sagana State Lodge on January 17, 2026. [PCS] You do not have to be…
President William Ruto hosts more than 17,000 UDA grassroots leaders from Nyeri county, who were elected as polling centre officials, at Sagana State Lodge on January 17, 2026. [PCS] You do not have to be…
Gender based violence survivors and stakeholders march in Kisii town during the launch of 16 days of activism against GBV. [File, Standard] When the society still had a collective conscience, gender-based violence (GBV) would raise…
President William Ruto, Deputy President Prof Kindiki Kithure and Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi share a light moment during the Third National Executive Retreat at KCB Leadership Centre in Kajiado County. [File, Standard] There is a hard…
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‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders. Staged by the Igiza Arts this past weekend at the Kenya National Theatre, it tackles the present-day nightmare of abductions, spiritual abuse, and corruption. Bishop…
Arts & Culture
The ‘Matatu Musical’ cast during their rehearsals. [Courtesy] Wangarĩ Maathai Too Early for Birds returns in April with the staging of its ninth show at the Jain Bhavan Auditorium in Loresho. Fifteen years after her passing, the collective…
Art: Ian Gichohi reimagines how photographs can exist on paper Ian Gichohi’s first solo photography exhibition,…
‘Landscapes from Home’ exhibition brings Kenyan stories to London Landscapes from Home, a group exhibition bringing…
An entrance at the Little Theatre Club in Mombasa County on Friday 5th November 2021. [Kelvin…
Sports
Joho faces big test in executing State’s mining agenda in Coast Published Date: 2026-01-19 08:00:00 Author: By Benard Sanga Source: The Standard
Marko set to leave Red Bull
Red Bull’s influential advisor Helmut Marko is leaving the Formula One giants. Published Date: 2025-12-10…
England’s Wood ruled out of Ashes tour
England’s Mark Wood walks onto the field during a training session at The Gabba in…
Robert Okaka (in red) and Tunisian Youssef Rafrafi (in blue). [Ben Ahenda Standard] National light…
Magazine
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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EALA MP Winnie Odinga addresses a rally in Kibera’s Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi, on January 18, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard EALA MP Winnie Odinga…
Central Bank of Kenya in Nairobi. Chief economists expect global economic conditions to weaken [File, Standard] Economists in Sub-Saharan Africa are anticipating slow growth…
President William Ruto presides over the UDA National Executive Committee meeting on January 15, 2026. [PCS] Political parties are scrambling to put their houses…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga and party officials during Kakamega county consultative meeting at Kakamega Golf hotel, on January 18, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] The…
