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View More NewsDeputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen during an economic empowerment drive in Keiyo South Constituency on August 9, 2025. [DPCS] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on investigating agencies to record statements from his predecessor, Rigathi…
Moi Teachers College [TheStandard] The High Court has paused the planned relocation of students from Moi Teachers College to Talai Secondary School in Baringo, announced…
Mr Fredrick Mutie (R), the project officer for enhancing opportunities for women enterprises project shows Kasendi Mutinda how to vaccinate chicken against Newcastle and Fowl pox diseases which are highly…
A new report offers an analytical look into the borrowing habits of Kenyans, revealing that digital credit is not just a financial tool but a catalyst for improved quality of…
Founder of Hernovation Laura Chite, during the Grow with Safaricom Business Forum, whereby Safaricom brought together small and micro enterprises for a conversation on financial literacy and innovation. [David…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during the 9th Joint Comesa ministerial meeting on agriculture, natural resources and environment in Lusaka on Friday. [Courtesy] Kenya is now calling for a regional crackdown…
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President Donald Trump (C) joins hands with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L) and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) during a signing ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House on August 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. [AFP]…
Wreckage of Ghana military helicopter that crashed in Ashanti region. Several countries and world leaders have joined Ghana in mourning the demise of two ministers…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on August 6, 2025 in Washington, DC. [AFP] Higher US tariffs came…
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Next week, on August 12, will be the International Youth Day, a moment of reflection when the world acknowledges the vital role young people play as agents of change. Across Kenya and much of Africa,…
Unlike his other unsubstantiated self-appropriated successes against his predecessors, President William Ruto rightfully earns the bragging rights for pulling through hosting rights for major continental sporting events into Kenyan soil. The thrilling exploits of the…
Most Kenyans I’ve met seem to harbour fond memories of their high school days – especially the set books they studied for their final-year exams. Whether at the local pub, in Parliament, in courtrooms or…
I was recently shocked to learn that a friend’s daughter had been beaten black and blue by her teachers in a secondary school for being found in possession of a love letter to a boyfriend!…
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Renowned writer and scholar David Maillu. (Courtesy) Renowned writer and scholar David Maillu says he plans to establish a groundbreaking institution, the University of Witchcraft. This university would be dedicated to study and preservation of African witchcraft, medicine divinity and…
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Rewind, Remix, Reclaim exhibition set off a vibrant, multi-site experience at both the Alliance Française (AF) Nairobi and Goethe-Institut Nairobi. (Photos by Anjellah Owino, Standard) It’s not every day that an art exhibition opens across two venues, but…
Hillary Namanje Mtana (Hillary Namanje) and his family (photo courtesy) In August, Air 001, a stage play,…
Kenya’s iconic minibuses popularly known as Nganya (Photo Standard From the streets of Nairobi CBD to…
Author George Gathiani [Courtesy] At four years old, George Gathiani was fascinated with books about plant…
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Matheus Cunha and Manuel Ugarte speak during the Premier League Summer Series match against Everton FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him the third…
Published Date: 2025-08-08 17:36:55 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard
Western’s Moi Girls Kamsinga student Esther Butali (in yellow), beats Dagoreti Hight School of Nairobi…
From Right; Janeth Chepngetich, Agnes Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet celebrate winning 10, 000m race in…
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Purity Wamuyu, a female ranger, inside the rhino observation centre at Lewa Conservancy. [George Kaimenyi, Standard] When Purity Wamuyu joined Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in 2012 as a radio operator, her dream of becoming a conservationist was slowly unfolding into reality. “It’s…
Phyllis Kamau is the Senior Director and Head of Government Solutions, Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. Phyllis…
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When impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua jetted out of the country on July 9 this year, there was a collective sigh of relief in…
Seven people died in an accident that involved two vehicles at Koromboi area in Kitengela Kajiado county on Saturday morning. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard] As…
Kenya Vision 2030 Director General Kenneth Mwige. [Jonah Onyango, Standard When President Mwai Kibaki took office in 2003, he launched the Economic Recovery Strategy…
David declared, “Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory.” Humility made him exceptional — a leader who…