Leon Kiptum, fintech exec who believed in people and purpose, dies at 44

When Leon Kiptum left his role at Flutterwave in June, his goodbye post on LinkedIn didn’t read like the end of a chapter; it felt like a gentle turning of the page.... Read more »

Empowerment or political goodwill? Kenya Kwanza’s cash handouts under scrutiny

Senators Joe Nyutu (Murang’a) and Samson Cherargei (Nandi) on Spice FM. [Screengrab] A dramatic exchange between Senators Joe Nyutu (Murang’a) and Samson Cherargei (Nandi) on Spice FM has exposed growing tensions over... Read more »

Education minister dismisses reports against UBEC chief Garba

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has dismissed reports accusing Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Aisha Garba, of administrative misconduct and disregard for the rule of law. Alausa, in... Read more »

5 ingenious things trees do that human designers can learn from » Capital News

Stanislav Roudavski, The University of Melbourne Tasmania’s mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) is the world’s tallest flowering plant. It can grow 100 metres tall and live for more than 600 years. These trees... Read more »

BBNaija 10 Kicked Off with Vibes, Tears & Power Moves | Your Full Week 1 Recap

It’s only been one week, but Big Brother Naija Season 10 is already giving premium drama, vibes, and everything in between. The season kicked off with not one, but two opening nights... Read more »

KEBS on the spot over plans to engage firm to validate vehicle importation papers

Kenya Bureau of Standards has engaged the Quality Inspection Services Inc. Japan (QISJ) to carry out validation of import documents. [File, Standard] The decision by Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) to issue... Read more »

Campaigns For 2027 Totally Illegal, Diversionary — Falana

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has described the ongoing campaign ahead of the 2027 general election as illegal and diversionary. Speaking on Channels Television Programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Monday, the... Read more »

Kenya: Pastoralism Gets a Reboot in Drying Kenya

Young, educated and Internet savvy, a new generation of WFP-supported farmer-herders is fighting hunger and upending an ancient profession Hassan Ali Jare still remembers the crippling drought more than two decades ago... Read more »

Opposition rift widens as Malala urges Panyako to step down from Malava by-elections

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and Lawyer Edgar Busiega, the DCP candidate for Malava Constituency, during the campaign at Ingavira market. [ Benard Lusigi, Standard] The Democracy for... Read more »

Umahi defends Tinubu’s South East road infrastructure distribution

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has debunked claims that the South East has been excluded from the infrastructure development agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration, insisting that the region is... Read more »