The number of people receiving treatment for cancer has risen dramatically in the last decade in many African countries. For example, 10 years ago in Ethiopia and Kenya, cancer care was available... Read more »

By Dr Mukuhi Ng’ang’a, Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi For years, many assumed breast cancer was largely an illness of older women. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa clinicians are... Read more »

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo calls for parliament independency on October 22, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo has warned that Kenya’s Parliament is increasingly losing... Read more »

A landscape view of Farmyard Enterprises Ltd’s High Ridge Estate in Karatina, Nyeri County. The serviced plots are attracting growing interest from young and diaspora investors keen to tap into the county’s expanding real estate market.... Read more »

Nairobi — Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has resigned as the Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) amid outrage over remarks he made concerning the death of former Prime Minister Raila... Read more »

Nairobi — Kenya and Senegal have lifted visa restrictions for their citizens travelling between the two nations for up to 90 days in a bid to strengthen bilateral relations. President William Ruto... Read more »

Tourism and hospitality are among East Africa’s most dynamic industries—and young people sit at their centre. They are not only a growing share of our clientele; they already make up the overwhelming... Read more »

Controversy around Team Kenya to this year’s Deaflympics in Tokyo continues to grow murkier with claims of nepotism and favouritism in the selection process. Sources within the Kenya Sports Federation for the... Read more »

Nairobi County Government headquarters. Firm claims the county had purportedly claimed ownership of the property, and it intended to send its officers to take over its ownership.[File, Standard] A firm owned... Read more »