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View More NewsLean Energy Solutions Managing Director, Dinesh Tembhekar (left), and Finance Director, Leena Tembhekar (right), present the winner’s cheque and trophy to Alex Otieno of the University of Nairobi during the…
Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy, employing over 70 per cent of the rural population and contributing significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, the sector is…
Kenya’s microfinance banks (MFBs), once hailed as critical vehicles for financial inclusion, are now the weakest link in the country’s banking sector, with six consecutive years of losses. Unlock the…
Gichugu Affordable Housing Programme, in Kirinyaga County which civil works were completed in May but Kenya Power expected to connect it with electricity to allow occupation. [Boniface Gikandi/Standard] Kenya’s property market is safe…
World News
A firefighter works at a heavily damaged residential building following Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv on September 7, 2025, amid the Russian invasion…
France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (centre) speaks with French politician of the Democratic Movement (MoDem) Bruno Millienne (right) after the result of a confidence vote…
Opinion
High level meeting between the Council of Governors and the Ministry of Health to deliberate on key issues in the Sector including implementation of UHC and Transition of UHC staff. [Courtesy, CoG X] Last week…
National Lands Commission CEO Arero Tache, Director Lands Administration Dr Samwel Nthun in consultation with CECM Lands, Physical Planning Salah Maalim. [File, Standard] It is of no doubt that land is the backbone of…
President William Ruto and former Cabinet minister Dalmas Otieno in Homa Bay town, in October 2022. [File, Standard] He smiled. It was a shy, sly smile. I looked up at his towering figure as I…
Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traore. [AFP] Over the years, the African continent has had a brave few leaders come forward and forge the way for their people, away from imperial interests. Always, the leaders…
Arts & Culture
Charles Gachanja brings Bible stories to life in one-man comedy show A one-man performance that gives a modern twist to Biblical stories goes on stage today at the Nairobi Institute of Music & Performing Arts (Nimpa). Charles Gachanja…
Sheng, slam and social media reshape Kenya’s poetry scene Poetry in Kenya has burst beyond the…
What September’s Blood Moon means for moon lovers, spiritual seekers Moon lovers can step outside tonight…
Someday We Overflow: Sherie Ngigi’s messy exploration of vulnerability Sherie Margaret Ngigi’s new photography series titled…
Sports
Former Coast Region boys football champions Serani Secondary School are yearning to secure a return…
St Anthony’s Secondary School versus Serani Boys in past action. [File, Standard] Former Coast Region…
Action between Kesogon Secondary School and Loima Girls. [File, Standard] Chase for Rift Valley Regional…
Magazine
News Round Up
Smoke billows after explosions in Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025. [AFP] US President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the…
President William Ruto and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan during the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and…
President William Ruto’s recent trip to Addis Ababa turned heads after he flew aboard a Gulfstream GV private jet.[Courtesy] Kenyans have criticised President William…
President William Ruto introduces Deputy President Prof Kindiki Kithure, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni at State House,…