IShowSpeed wins hearts in Kenya with viral stunts and cultural tour

American streamer electrified Kenya, gaining 360,000 subscribers in a day.

By Molly Chebet 25 days ago

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Treacherous, rocky road to Singapore Ruto must be ready to navigate

President Ruto must be ready, willing and capable of dismantling the grip that greed and corruption have on Kenya's jugular to achieve the Singapore dream.

By Caleb Atemi 26 days ago

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Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine

Moi High School-Kabarak once again secured its position as the top-performing school in the country, posting a historic mean score of 10.6 (A-)

By Caroline Chebet 28 days ago

EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year

The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law for the second year.

By Caroline Chebet 30 days ago

Legendary Amboseli elephant, Craig dies

The Kenya Wildlife Service has announced the death of a renowned elephant known as Craig, famed for its large ground-sweeping tusks.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Pineapple leaves to now help investigators solve crimes

Scientists have discovered that pineapple leaves can be turned into powder that forensic investigators can use to solve complex crimes.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Health insurance tops search trends that defined the nation

Among the 2025 top search charts were SHA and Afya Yangu, searches that show how Kenyans are deeply preoccupied with health security following the retirement of NHIF.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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The big names Kenya lost in 2025 leaving a dent in recording of the country's political history

The passing of Prof Bethwel Ogot, Raila Amollo Odinga, Dalmas Otieno, Phoebe Asiyo and Cyrus Jirongo in 2025 caused a dent in the recording of Kenya's political history.

By Caleb Atemi 1 month ago

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From persecution to imprisonment, painful memories of personalities lost this year

Mourners washed their hands, enjoyed a sumptuous meal, bade the family goodbye, and drove or just sauntered away. That's how brief life is, like a candle in the rain.

By Caleb Atemi 1 month ago

State issues alert over uninspected meat during festive season

The Ministry admitted that this illegal trade is rampant, noting a recurring trend of unauthorised slaughter and transport during December.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Global watchdog finds 'glaring' gaps in Kenya's ornamental fish export figures

A new report by the global wildlife trade monitor TRAFFIC has revealed a massive gap in Kenya's records of international trade in marine ornamental fish.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Kabarak University sets pace in climate action

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended Kabarak University for its ambitious plan to transition fully to green energy.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Kenya's lakes see steep fall in waterbirds

The National Wildlife Census 2025 Technical Report has revealed a worrying collapse in waterbird populations across Kenya's critical wetland systems

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Kenya's carnivores on decline, report documents

The latest National Wildlife Census 2025 Technical Report has sounded an alarm for Kenya's large carnivores.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo

During the entire 1992 campaign period, Jirongo became the ATM machine for Kanu.

By Caleb Atemi 1 month ago

Study warns of drugs resistance surge in Africa

The study's results revealed a high level of antibiotic resistance in bacteria known to contribute to deaths and treatment challenges.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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How ex-Cabinet minister died in late night crash

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo died after the car he was travelling in was involved in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

By Antony Gitonga and Chebet Birir 1 month ago

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Revealed: Cerelac baby food contains high sugar levels

A new investigation in to cerelac infant cereals.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

New study maps high drug resistance in Kenya and other 13 African countries

Results from a newly published study has highlighted the growing spread of drug resistance across 14 African countries, among them Kenya.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Bomet's secret syndicate trades in sick, dead cows

This syndicate turns diseased and unfit meat into a profitable commodity, supplying butcheries and schools across the country.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

Land acquisition deals for carbon credits raise transparency concern, report warns

A global body that monitors and provides data on large-scale land acquisitions has revealed that carbon offsets are 'false' climate solutions.

By Caroline Chebet 1 month ago

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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support

He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.

By Caleb Atemi 2 months ago

New trade rules to save Africa's forest hornbills

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has approved a proposal to increase protection and regulate the trade of African forest hornbills.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

How Pageants are turning runway into HIV advocacy

Kenyan pageant BAIP uses fashion and performance to raise HIV/AIDS awareness, challenge stigma, and engage youth.

By Molly Chebet 2 months ago

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Why our go-to antibiotics can no longer protect us

Kenya is now grappling with a silent but potent enemy.

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

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How publishers, lawyers are fighting AI counterfeit books

Scammers are using AI to produce books that closely mimic the titles of bestsellers and other sought-after works.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Kigame urges law students to use music, art for social justice

Presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has urged law students to use music and art to inspire social justice and change in Kenya and beyond.

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

The delicate art of preserving rare, old books

The Standard visited one of the United Arab Emirates' iconic libraries in the Emirate of Sharjah.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Merck, WHO collaborate on new schistosomiasis drug for school children

A team of healthcare workers from a nearby clinic visited them as part of a schistosomiasis screening programme.

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

Inside Sharjah's 'Poetry Pharmacy', where healing comes in verses, not pills

A one-of-its-kind pharmacy - where medicine is not swallowed but unfurled - is gaining traction.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

44th edition of the world's largest book fair kicks off in UAE

Sharjah International Book Fair is held annually and brings together globally renowned authors, publishers, intellectuals and artists.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

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How AI is posing a challenge to authors, publishers

While AI slop is fast gaining traction, there are currently no laws that prohibit such.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Rachel Ruto launches Sh120m cochlear implant program at KNH

The program is aimed at restoring hearing and transforming the lives of dozens of children living with hearing impairments.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition

Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country's history

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago

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From pews to praise: How youth choirs are breathing life into the Quaker church

Joyce Shilavula said the church believed that there is something of God in everybody, and that young people would find meaning and purpose in church through singing.

By Molly Chebet 3 months ago

Experts: Funding cuts risk sparking malaria surge

They said the limited support and a malaria resurgence could hit vulnerable communities hardest and hold back growing economies.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Kenya's World Heritage Sites in distress call

The shores that once hosted thousands of flamingos in the three lakes- Bogoria, Nakuru and Elementaita- are now silent, even as water volumes and pollution rates keep increasing.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

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Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s

During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago

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The shame of Gen Z's mocking Raila Juniour in the shadow of grief

Raila Junior has lived for years with acoustic neuroma, a rare, non-cancerous brain tumour that affects hearing, balance, and facial movement.

By Molly Chebet 3 months ago

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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve

It's only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold.

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago