http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/ RSS Feeds for The Standard - Online Edition en-us http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/ PHP/5.2.17 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051323&cid=123& In the course of our careers or achievements, we have all benefited from people who first believed in us, held us by the hand and egged us on to pursue our dreams. In the celebrity world, it's no different, writes MATILDA NZIOKI Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:07:12 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328202432 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051324&cid=123& The ongoing African Cup of Nations has thrown surprises both on and off the pitch making it not only enigmatic but superstitious as well. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:07:59 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328202479 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051325&cid=123& P: How and when did you get into music? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:08:40 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328202520 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051326&cid=123& Eric Ndung'u made a choice to start his own business and he has no regrets, writes G-Pange Pulse writer Ken Oguoko Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:09:30 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328202570 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051327&cid=123& Kenya's former beauty queen Rachel Marete, 25, is having a time of her life brushing shoulders with world famous celebs on red carpet, writes STEVENS MUENDO Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:10:45 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328202645 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051328&cid=123& As the sun turns up the heat, we can only cool off by taking a dip. While we are at it we still need to look chic writes PERPETUA ADOYO Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:31 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328202751 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051329&cid=123& Pulse: If Kenzo was a character from the movies, whom would he be and why? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:13:54 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328202834 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051336&cid=482& The local film scene scores a rare first releasing a Christian movie which will premiere tomorrow (Saturday) at Prestige Plaza, writes KIUNDU WAWERU Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:34:36 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328204291 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051337&cid=486& Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:35:02 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328204379 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051051&cid=521& Controversial Kenyan rapper and self-styled King of bling, CMB Prezzo, says his baby, Zahrie Bhoke, is the first love of his life. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:27:45 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327854465 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050891&cid=123& While death lurks at every corner there are those who live to tell the tale. Carolyn Nyanga spoke to local celebs who have had hair-raising experiences that shaped their perception of life. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:50:34 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327607434 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050906&cid=123& Hip-hop is dead! So sang hip-hop great Nas in his album Nastradamus as he buried the conscious lyrics. Nas was worried of the shift from rap to crunk and mellow genres threatening hip-hop's growth and popularity. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:47:49 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327679269 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050907&cid=123& There are many virgins in our midst and for a cool reason as G-Pange Pulse writers MATILDA NZIOKI and MKALA MWAGESHA found out. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:48:52 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327679332 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050908&cid=123& Reggae music and its sub-genres are on the ascendancy. The explosion has seen it move from dingy joints full of brawls to uptown chic lounges. MATILDA NZIOKI and CAROLINE NYANGA reveal about the craze. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:49:21 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327679361 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050909&cid=123& For all his talents, Italian and Man City forward Mario Balotelli is not worth the troubles. Balotelli is simply walking on the edge. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:49:50 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327679390 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050910&cid=123& The football is round and as such can roll in all directions. True to that adage, the ball in the African Cup of Nations has been rolling in all directions. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:50:22 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327679422 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050462&cid=433& Every musician's dream is to make it to the big stage. Ricky Nanjero's moment came in 2006 when he volunteered to fill in for a bassist who was taken ill during a show at the Safari Park Hotel. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:53:35 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327146815 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050363&cid=123& You have watched these lovely lasses grace your screen in various productions and as we all know many covet silver screen dominance. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:44:25 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326999371 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050364&cid=123& The African Cup of Nations starts in the next 48 hours and football fans have been falling over themselves proclaiming their favourite teams as Champions designate. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:55:56 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326999356 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050365&cid=123& The Tanzanian Lugha Gongana singer Haji Nurah, 29, better known to many as Noorah aka Baba Stylz, maintains he is back as his latest jam enjoys favourable airplay across the East African region, writes PETER NDORIA. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:56:55 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326999415 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050344&cid=433& Almost one and a half years in musical backwaters controversial saxophonist Joseph Hellon talks about his passion for jazz music and reveals all about his past, writes George Orido Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:47:25 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326991645 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050345&cid=486& Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:48:36 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326991716 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050286&cid=521& Passing through a winding, narrow wooden staircase at the Lonrho House along Standard Street in Nairobi, I am led to a glossy, wooden mezzanine floor, brightly lit by wide windows that keep out noise from the streets below. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:19:16 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326907156 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050041&cid=521& Mention the famous quote "Uganda is for Ugandans" from the movie Rise and Fall of Idi Amin and Joseph Olita will turn around and give you a knowing look. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:44:42 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326563082 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000049879&cid=123& Forget those you see flossing at social scenes or in music videos, these are the Kenyans living a life on the fabulous lane. DAVID ODONGO reveals some of Kenya’s young self-made tycoons. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:54:20 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326387260 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000049880&cid=123& Pulse: As compared to you, African Supaman, what do you think of the name French Boy? Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:55:07 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326387307 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000049881&cid=123& It's the first black Fridae of the year. Y'know watt that means? It meanz yur gonna have a not verrryy nice day, n feel like a burst sewer pipe in Kayole by mid-day. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:58:00 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326387480 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000049882&cid=123& When Stanley Ngara met young G-PANGE Pulse journalists, his lively presentation was captured by Kevin Oguoko and Eunice Kilonzo Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:59:16 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1326387556 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000049476&cid=118& As the New Year fill beautiful days with glowing joyous spirit in many a music fans heart, it is business unusual in showbiz. Top local stars are falling over themselves performing while the new acts get set to break out in studios. STEVENS MUENDO unveils musicians to look out for this year Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:47 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1325780027 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000049477&cid=118& The local music scene has seen many stars come together to release a big song. DAVID ODONGO looks at Kenya’s good partnerships Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:14:42 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1325780082