China’s new zero-tariff policy for Africa offers shared future in a fragmented world

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 »

Kenya: Atwoli Warns IEBC Over Rising Political Rallies, Cautions Against Pre-Election Tensions

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 »

How data-driven personalisation is rewiring the insurance industry

Audio By Vocalize   Insurance firms have been urged to differentiate themselves by providing customised solutions and personalisation aimed at enhancing customer loyalty. Jesca Karegua, Marketing Manager at First Assurance, said that... Read more »

Kenya’s Health Moment – Building the Infrastructure Behind the Vision

Nairobi — More than 2,000 delegates from over 50 countries have convened this past week at the United Nations Office at Nairobi for the World Health Summit Regional Meeting. The gathering sought... Read more »

The three way presidential competition

Audio By Vocalize A political rally in Kenya. [File,Standard] An air of desperation has crept into the national body politics as Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election. The desperate are... Read more »

Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto’s re-election push at Labour Day rally

Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto led the country in celebrating the 61st Labour Day celebrations held in Friends Scholl Chavakali in Vihiga county . 1st May 2026.[ Benard Lusigi, Standard... Read more »

Tech envoy: Kenya taking the lead in adoption of digital tools

Audio By Vocalize Special Envoy for Technology during a media briefing in Nairobi, on April 30, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Kenya has made huge strides in the digital revolution,... Read more »

Rewriting the Future of Trade Unionism in Kenya

Audio By Vocalize COTU Secretary–Coast Region, Gideon Mutiso during prayers ahead of Labour Day at Voice of Salvation and healing Church in Mombasa.[Omondi Onyango, Standard] Trade unions in Kenya were founded as... Read more »

Zero-tariff policy opens new chapter of China-Africa cooperation

Today is a great day. From today on, China will officially implement the zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, thereby charting a new chapter of the... Read more »

Orwoba freed hours after arrest at Parliament gate

Audio By Vocalize Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was yesterday freed from the Parliament Police Station after she had been arrested over an unsuccessful attempt to access the precincts of Parliament.  ... Read more »