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View More NewsFormer Prime Minister Raila Odinga. [File, Standard] At the burial of pioneer female politician Phoebe Asiyo last week, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga gave President William Ruto the strongest indication that he would back the latter’s re-election in 2027. Raila…
President William Ruto with Hon Raila Odinga at the funeral service of Mama Pheobe Asiyo in Homabay County. [Michael Mute, Standard] The committee established last…
Tatu City, Africa’s leading new city development and a Rendeavour flagship urban investment in Sub-Saharan Africa, has reached a total investment value of $3 billion. The figure comprises $2.2 billion…
A cargo ship off loads containers at Lamu Port. [File, Standard] At least nine ships are scheduled to dock at the Lamu Port in August, signifying its growing importance in…
President William Ruto (centre), Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi (left) and the PS Alex Wachira before signing the contract for Improved Access to Electricity through Mini-Grid and Stand-Alone Solar Systems under…
Workers use tea harvesting machine on a farm in Kericho. [File, Standard] Small-scale tea holder factories earned Sh882.4 million from the sale of 3,543,878kg at the Mombasa Tea Auction. The…
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An Afghan woman with children takes a break as they haul water cans on wheelbarrows along a deserted street in the drought-ridden village of Bolak at Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province on July 10, 2025. [AFP] Over four decades of…
US President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin stand together after delivering a joint press conference after participating in a US-Russia summit on…
US President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a joint press conference following a US-Russia summit on Ukraine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson…
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The National Assembly and Senate in Nairobi. [File, Standard] This week, I keep returning to a verse that won’t leave my heart: Ephesians 4:15, “…speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in…
President William Ruto during a meeting with boda boda officials from all sub-counties at State House, Nairobi, on August 7, 2025. [PCS] I would not have any quarrel with citizens who turn up at State…
Youth during Sasa Sasa protest in Kitengela, on July 7, 2025. [File, Standard] Something has fundamentally shifted in Kenya. The Gen Z-led protests of 2024 were a political earthquake, revealing a new, unpredictable force in…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at the Sagana State Lodge where they hosted the 97th edition of Kenya Music Festival State Concert on Aug 16, 2025. [PCS]…
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Author George Gathiani [Courtesy] At four years old, George Gathiani was fascinated with books about plant animals. As he pondered on this, a curiosity about stories about human beings sprouted, and so did his liking for biographies. Now a non-fiction…
Arts & Culture
Actors on stage during the staging of Last Spear of Nandi at the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi [Courtesy] Director and playwright Derrick Waswa of Dorion Production brings a historical play, Last Spear of Nandi: A Story of…
Guests view art pieces from ‘Maskan’ at Creatives Garage [Anjellah Owino/Standard] A chilling art installation about…
Professor Kithaka wa Mberia [File/Standard] Kifo Kisimani, a play centering on themes of police brutality, corruption,…
The play Fractured Ties by Igiza Arts staged at Kenya National Theatre in July [Courtesy] From…
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President William Ruto visits Harambee Stars’ team in a Nairobi hotel on August 11, 2025. [PSC] The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has credited Harambee Stars’ strong performance at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) to a combination of financial incentives and…
Mashemeji derby postponed once again
Gor Mahia FC’s Joshua Onyango demonstrates respect for AFC Leopards’ Kelly Okonji and the 96th…
Mashemeji derby postponed once again
Gor Mahia FC’s Joshua Onyango demonstrates respect for AFC Leopards’ Kelly Okonji and the 96th…
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy, and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya [Facebook]…
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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…
Mc Danson Mateya (right) dancing with Gen-z parents guests during dance competition the Safari festive splendor on Christmas day…
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Millions of Kenyan families face a new financial crisis as Trump Migrants’ crackdown hits vital diaspora remittances A growing financial crisis looms over millions…
President William Ruto at the joint Parliamentary Group meeting between ODM and UDA in Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has admitted that his administration…
Dr Mercy Mwangangi, CEO Social Health Authority(SHA),on 3rd June 2025. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard] Abdulahi* lies in a hospital bed in Isiolo County, reliant on an…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. [File, Standard] At the burial of pioneer female politician Phoebe Asiyo last week, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga gave…