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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…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of delivery and government efficiency, Eliud Owalo, during an inspection of national government projects in Machakos County. [John…
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,…
Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho, during a past event at Msabaha grounds in Ganda ward, Malindi, Kilifi County, on January, 2, 2025. [File, Standard] Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime…
Safaricom Headquarters on Waiyaki Way in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The National Assembly will on Monday kick off a multi-sector inquiry into the government’s controversial sale of a 15 per cent…
Wind turbines at Ngong Hills Wind Power Station in Kajiado County, on October 7, 2023. [File, Standard] Kenya has been appointed to lead renewable energy transition discussions in Africa. The…
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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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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…
President William Ruto during the FCPA Barasa Governor’s Cup at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega County, on January 1, 2026. [PCS] President William Ruto has framed 2026 as the decisive year of implementation. The moment when promises…
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Stakeholders from the Kenyan creative sector met to outline plans for the Creation Africa Forum (photo courtesy) For a group of Kenyan filmmakers, animators and AR/VR innovators, the Creation Africa Forum in Lagos felt like a creative dream come true.…
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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…
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
Kivuitu stars to clinch vital victory
Playing off a handicap of 18, Kivuitu didnt just defend his title, but demolished his own…
AFC Leopards SC players celebrate Kelly Madada’s goal against Nairobi United FC during their Kenyan…
Gor held to a 0-0 draw by Shabana as Naibois also drop points. Published Date:…
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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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President William Ruto lays a foundation stone for the construction of Karatina affordable housing project in Nyeri County, on January 12, 2026. [PCS] The…
KCB Managing Director Annastacia Kimtai says the campaign seeks to promote a savings culture among Kenyans, towards achieving personal financial goals. [File, Standard] KCB…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo. [File, Standard] Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo was the first to publicly play down former Deputy Chief…
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.…
