Court declines to unfreeze accounts in Sh700m Wamatangi probe

When Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi appeared before the Senate CPAC committee at the Bunge Towers, Nairobi, on July 29, 2024. [File, Standard]   A court in Nairobi has declined to unfreeze accounts... Read more »

Weekly Market Wrap: Insurance stocks dazzle on Customs Street as All-Share Index rises 3.18% 

The Nigerian stock market extended its winning streak to an impressive 11 weeks, ending the trading week of August 8, 2025, deep in the green with a 4,491.86-point gain to close at... Read more »

Bangladesh Marks Hasina’s Ouster Amid Hopes and Rising Tensions, legal challenge » Capital News

DHAKA, Bangladesh Aug 10 – Thousands of people gathered in central Dhaka this week to mark the first anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, celebrating what many see as the promise... Read more »

9 Protective Natural Hairstyles to Keep Your Hair Healthy This Rainy Season

Rainy seasons usually bring a great deal of relief from the heat, but it’s a nightmare for natural hair. Humidity causes hair shrinkage and frizz, while constant dampness can lead to scalp... Read more »

35 MCAs sign Governor Mutai impeachment notice

Kericho governor Erick Mutai at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kericho Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have termed Governor Erick Mutai’s calls for the dissolution of the county government as reckless... Read more »

Tinubu, Alia, Kalu, Akume, others mourn

…As Audu Ogbeh dies at 78   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye (Abuja), Noah Ebije (Kaduna), Abdulrazaq Mungadi (Gombe), From Scholastica Hi (Makurdi)   googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-1718806029429-0’); }); President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep... Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Launches National Medical Equipment Service Project

Nairobi — National and county government hospitals will now benefit from a new medical equipment initiative that will provide modern health machines. The National Equipment Services Project (NESP) will ensure that hospitals... Read more »

The Best Baby Carriers for Breastfeeding On the Go

Choosing a baby carrier isn’t just about convenience; it’s about comfort, support, and bonding. For nursing mothers, a good baby carrier can make breastfeeding easier, especially in those early weeks when babies... Read more »

Speaker accused of silencing UDA critics in House

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.[FILE/Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula wears controversy like his Sunday best suit. He has faced a barrage of accusations over the manner he has conducted himself... Read more »

Droomwork launches to empower African Freelance Talents to connect with local and global work opportunities With talent matching innovation 

Droomwork, a revolutionary freelancing platform, officially launches with a mission to connect African talents with high-value local and foreign clients. Designed to bridge the gap between skilled professionals and global markets, Droomwork is... Read more »