Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal during an interview at the Kenya Airways Headquarters office in Nairobi on August 27, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) is eyeing a turnaround through a mix of strategies that diversify its revenue streams, …
Usawa Agenda Executive Director Emmanuel Manyasa during the launch of the 2026 Junior School Education and Senior School Survey Reports at KICD in Nairobi on August 19, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] After spending seven years in school, nearly three in every 10 learners are jo …
… She will represent Kenya at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico after emerging top among 15 finalists. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] In an article published on The Standard website on July 27, 2026, concerning the crowning of Miss Universe Kenya 2026, Jean Ojiro, an in …
Health CS Aden Duale makes his remarks at Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, June 29, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] All public hospitals have been directed to transition to a new digital health system. …
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua addresses the Press at the party headquarters in Nairobi, on May 25, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Kikuyu bashing, one of Kenya’s favourite political pastimes, has a pattern to it that leaves tastes of bitterness and desperation. …
Audio By VocalizeChanna Beth Butcher of E3 Kenya held a menstrual hygiene session at Mukuru Centre Primary School on May 28, 2026, promoting dignity and safe menstruation. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] For many girls in informal settlements, menstruation remains a monthly struggle s …
Josiah Njeru Njiru, the prime suspect in Rachel Watendo's murder at Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, on May 21, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] A suspect said to have been the last person to contact musician Rachael Wandeto who died after being doused with a flammable substance, …
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Police officers lobbed a tear gas canister at a group of Protesters in Roysambu, during a Matatu Protest, May 18, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Transport services were yesterday paralysed across the country due to an indefinite strike called by players in the industry to prote …
Mini-Buses parked at Westlands stage after Matatu Operators paralysed the transport sector due to the high cost of fuel. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The nationwide public service vehicle strike disrupted movement in several parts of Nairobi on Monday morning, forcing thousands of …
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata addresses the press at Flamingo Towers, Nairobi, May 3, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] After months of keeping the public guessing over his political stance, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has finally dropped his bombshell. …
National carrier Kenya Airways is pursuing a turnaround strategy that diversifies revenue streams, with cargo identified as a lucrative but untapped growth area, as the airline seeks to end a decade-long pattern of financial losses.
National carrier Kenya Airways is pursuing a turnaround strategy that diversifies revenue streams, with cargo identified as a lucrative but untapped growth area, as the airline seeks to end a decade-long pattern of financial losses.
A 2026 Junior School Education and Senior School Survey Report shows that after seven years in school, nearly three in every 10 learners are joining Junior School without being able to read and understand a simple Grade 3 story or solve a basic Grade 3 mathematics problem.
The Standard Group Plc published an inappropriate headline containing an ethnic slur in an article about Jean Ojiro's crowning as Miss Universe Kenya 2026; the headline was removed once flagged, and the publication has apologised to readers, Ojiro, and the Miss Universe Kenya organisation.
An opinion piece examines the pattern of "Kikuyu bashing" as a recurring feature of Kenyan politics, driven largely from outside the community but often supported by internal actors pursuing personal interests.
Girls in informal settlements miss school during their periods due to stigma, poor sanitation, lack of privacy, and inability to afford sanitary products. Awareness events are being held to break harmful stereotypes and promote menstrual health and dignity in schools and communities.
A suspect described as the last person to contact musician Rachael Wandeto, who died after being doused with a flammable substance, was arraigned before Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi.
Transport services were paralysed across the country due to an indefinite strike called by players in the transport industry to protest against the high cost of fuel.
A nationwide public service vehicle strike disrupted movement in several parts of Nairobi on Monday morning, forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work.
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced he will not defend his seat on the UDA ticket, ending months of uncertainty about his political stance.