Spark plugs: The unsung heroes of combustion

They may not look like much, given their humble size, but spark plugs are the heartbeat of a car’s engine. Without them, there’s no fire, no motion, no drive. In... Read more »

Why Nairobi’s co-working spaces are losing to restaurants

A decade ago, Nairobi’s co-working spaces were touted as temples of Kenya’s innovation economy—glass-walled hubs, adorned with local art and furnished with sleek chairs, where young founders could incubate the next groundbreaking... Read more »

Digital economy, AI and green energy take centre stage at China-Arab Expo » Capital News

BEIJING, China, Aug 29 — China’s economic ties with Arab nations are evolving beyond the traditional realms of fossil energy, infrastructure and agriculture, as the two sides deepen their collaboration in emerging... Read more »

Surveyors oppose government plan to value state assets policy

Chairperson education and research committee ISK Ayub Naburi,ISK president Eric Nyadimo and ISK Deputy president Nelly Mbugua address the media on institution of surveyors of Kenya (ISK) protest against the draft government... Read more »

MPs summon PS over Ol Kiombo, Mara land saga

PS Lands Nixon Korir before the National Assembly’s Committee on Lands Chaired by Joash Nyamoko for review of Budget Policy Statement 2025 at Continental House, Parliament, Nairobi. February 24th,2025. [Elvis Ogina/Standard] ... Read more »

Kenya Winger Boniface Muchiri Earns Military Promotion After CHAN Heroics

The Ulinzi Stars captain, who featured prominently for the Harambee Stars at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, has risen from the rank of Senior Private to Corporal Kenya’s Boniface Muchiri... Read more »

Kenya: Cut to the Bone – the Cost of Ration Cuts and Delivery Delays in Kenya’s Refugee Camps

Oxford, United Kingdom — It is almost impossible to survive on so little. Hunger is now widespread. Humanitarian aid is in crisis. In 2024 out of the 300 million people assessed to... Read more »

How Ruto fought the reforms that gave him its biggest beneficiary

President William Ruto during the 3rd National Executive Retreat at KCB leadership centre on June 19, 2025. [Jonah Onyango,Standard] During the campaigns to drum up support for the 2010 Constitution, William... Read more »

How technology is impacting conservation efforts in Africa

Pupils from Lion Hill Primary School, located near Lake Nakuru National Park, joined staff from Sarova Woodlands Hotel led by Cluster General Manager Duncan Mwangi of Sarova Woodlands and Sarova Lion... Read more »

Drama as ex-Nominated Senator Orwoba denied entry to Senate

Former UDA Nominated Senator Orwoba outside the Senate’s entrance in Nairobi where she was denied entry, on August 27, 2025.  [Elvis Ogina, Standard] There was drama at the Senate... Read more »