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View More NewsMount Kenya University Director of Research and Innovation Dr Jesse Gitaka guides Health DG Dr Patrick Amoth and other ministry officials on a lab tour. [Photo/John Muchucha] As technology continues to reshape…
Woman holding a mobile phone with loan application approval. [Courtesy/GettyImages] A new report offers an analytical look into the borrowing habits of Kenyans, revealing that digital credit is not just a financial…
Flower exhibitors at the International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX 2025), held at the Oshwal Centre, Westlands in Nairobi. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] Countries including Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania continue to demonstrate…
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading on June 12th,2025 at Parliament [Elvis Ogina,Standard] When it comes to timely disbursement of funds to county governments, accusations never cease…
World News
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…
Opinion
Siaya Governor James Orengo at the burial of Rarieda’s first MP & former Ambassador Bob Jalang’o in Obaga, West Asembo. [Courtesy/James Orengo/X] When people hear “fake news,” they often think it was born on Facebook, Twitter…
Health CS Aden Duale at Afya House on 26th May 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] What would get a Waziri all worked up, enough to resort to mchongoano against a journalist? Questions. Until recently, Kenyan journos…
Kenya Vision 2030 Director General Kenneth Mwige. [Jonah Onyango, Standard When President Mwai Kibaki took office in 2003, he launched the Economic Recovery Strategy (ERS), shifting national focus from poverty alleviation to wealth creation. I…
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,…
Arts & Culture
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…
Sports
Matheus Cunha and Manuel Ugarte speak during the Premier League Summer Series match against Everton…
Benjamin Sesko’s arrival completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that failed to fire…
Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko in past action for RB Leipzig. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian…
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President William Ruto At State House during launch of the National Equipment Service Project in healthcare service on August 7, 2025. [PSC] President William…
Absa Bank Kenya launches country’s first 110 per cent Eco-Home Loan to finance energy-efficient and climate-resilient housing.[iStock] Kenya’s mortgage market is transitioning into green…
A newborn baby. [Courtesy/iStock] Victor Ambula drove his wife to the hospital, excited to welcome their bundle of joy. Their hearts brimmed with happiness and…