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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…
ODM MPs led by the Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, address a media briefing in Nairobi, to endorse the Central Management Committee resolution to form…
President William Ruto and President Donald Trump during the signing of a peace deal between DRC and Rwanda at the Donald J. Trump United States Institute of Peace in Washington,…
There are ways you can use the trust invested in you by others and capitalise on it. [iStockphoto] While working as a front desk operator at a Nakuru-based hotel, Jeremiah…
To keep growth on track, Kenya needs policy stability and predictability. Businesses thrive where rules are clear and consistent and not constantly changing. [iStockphoto] Kenya’s private sector has long been celebrated…
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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…
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…
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, in Kampala on January 12, 2026. [AFP] Uganda’s presidential election, that…
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A Kenyan-Canadian film that tells the story of a village genius whose algorithm attracts powerful forces has been making waves on the international film circuit. This has seen it earning critical acclaim at prestigious awards ceremonies. Shot across both Canada…
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
Kenya’s Dismas Indiza in action during round one of the ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at Thika Greens Golf Resort on January 14, 2025. [Sunshine Tour, Standard] Kakamega Sports Club professional Dismas Indiza took early…
Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo celebrates scoring the team’s first goal in the Africa Cup…
A thunderous strike by substitute Adil Boulbina deep in extra time settled a tense encounter…
Algeria’s forward Adil Boulbina scores his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations…
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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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ODM leader Oburu Oginga after he was coroneted as a Luo elder during a rally at Kamukunji grounds, Kibera, Nairobi, on January 14, 2026.…
Juja MP George Koimburi during an interview on January 14, 2026. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard] Simmering tension is threatening to tear apart the Democracy for…
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President William Ruto and former State Department for Citizen Services PS Julius Kibet Bitok during the first anniversary of the e-Citizen Directorate, at the…
