Kenya and Tanzania have signed eight new agreements aimed at renewing their pledge to cultivate closer ties as they seek to accelerate economic growth and deepen regional integration. The two nations also... Read more »
Nairobi — Former Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo has officially declared his intention to contest for the presidency in the 2027 General Election,... Read more »
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Former Attorney General Justin Muturi.[File, Standard]
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned the ruling United Democratic Alliance party over what he termed as an orchestrated vilification campaign.
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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa addresses faithful during Easter mass at Holy Spirit Bulimbo Catholic church in Matungu, on April 5, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
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May 3 – Across much of India, an energy crunch linked to the Iran war has triggered long queues for cooking gas cylinders, forcing many households to seek alternatives. In Uttar Pradesh’s... Read more »
Nairobi — Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi’s city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion. In... Read more »
Audio By Vocalize Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata during a press conference in Nairobi on Sunday, May 3, 2025. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has declared he will not defend his... Read more »
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. [Courtesy]
From manufacturing to agriculture and services, more firms are entering regional markets, securing new customers and building cross-border partnerships. On the surface,... Read more »
China on Friday began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness and cooperation for... Read more »
Nairobi — Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature... Read more »