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Firirinda singer recounts how he lost his voice

By Ndungu Gachane 8 days ago

Firirinda singer recounts how he lost his voice

Inside restoration plan to save chocking Tana Delta

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Inside restoration plan to save chocking Tana Delta

A banner year for film

By Winnie Makena 3 months ago

A banner year for film

Rescuers take 12 hours to rescue elephant from pit

By Robert Kiplagat 3 months ago

Rescuers take 12 hours to rescue elephant from pit

Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father's control over estate

Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father's control over estate

Baby boom in park as more than 200 elephant calves born

Baby boom in park as more than 200 elephant calves born

Oscars pushed back to April 2021 as film industry scrambles to adapt amid coronavirus

Oscars pushed back to April 2021 as film industry scrambles to adapt amid coronavirus

MOST READ

Online exchanges expose Samidoh’s complicated life

Faith Ngina and Boniface Mithika
President Kenyatta eulogises late Juja MP Waititu as a patriotic servant leader

PSCU
How borehole water hurts your health

Gatonye Gathura
You won’t stop me, Ruto now tells political rivals

Obare Osinde
ODM withdraws from Nakuru by-elections, backs Jubilee

Kennedy Gachuhi
No more foreign trips for city MCAs

Everlyne Kwamboka and Josephat Thiongo
Pyramid schemes: I lost my brother and Sh31m

Amos Kareithi
'And now you may dance Firirinda'

Ferdinand Mwongela

THE STANDARD INSIDER

Why Covid jab got cold reception at airport

Why Covid jab got cold reception at airport

Graham Kajilwa 41 minutes ago

Yatani rejects three nominees for KPA top job

Yatani rejects three nominees for KPA top job

Benard Sanga 41 minutes ago

Of upright men and car-driven politics

Of upright men and car-driven politics

Leonard Khafafa 1 day ago

Philanthropist who gave land for hospital buried

Philanthropist who gave land for hospital buried

Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Luo benga artiste Omondi Long’lilo dies of cancer

Arts & Culture

Luo benga artiste Omondi Long’lilo dies of cancer

The ex-member of the legendary Nabi Kings Band was popularly known as Long Lilo

Japheth Ogila and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago

Pandemic deals blow efforts to save rare white rhinos

Arts & Culture

Pandemic deals blow efforts to save rare white rhinos

The procedure to save them from extinction kicked off August last year after a consortium of scientists and veterinarians successfully harvested eggs

Caroline Chebet 8 months ago

‘Mano Kasinde’ Ohangla hitmaker Abenny Jachiga dead

Arts & Culture

‘Mano Kasinde’ Ohangla hitmaker Abenny Jachiga dead

Prior to his demise Abenny, formerly known as Benard Onyango, had been battling pneumonia for quite some time that saw him on and off the hospital.

Caroline Nyanga 8 months ago

Lupita’s director dedicates two films to Floyd

Arts & Culture

Lupita’s director dedicates two films to Floyd

McQueen, who directed 12 Years a Slave has his two feature films, Lovers Rock and Mangrove, listed among 56 that made the cut for the official 2020.

Stevens Muendo 8 months ago

Nameless: I am taking this time to learn, reflect and love

Arts & Culture

Nameless: I am taking this time to learn, reflect and love

He says he is examining his beliefs, experiences and purpose. I during the Covid-19 time

Zach Macharia 9 months ago

Walibora: Literary icon who stole many souls with his polished works

Arts & Culture

Walibora: Literary icon who stole many souls with his polished works

Things that Walibora wrote about have come to pass. His death and burial resemble that of the characters in his writings.

Ken Echesa 10 months ago

It’s 100 years of history for ‘Early Man’ museum

Arts & Culture

It’s 100 years of history for ‘Early Man’ museum

Hyrax Hill is one of the country’s critical archival sites and is home to key archaeological discoveries

Caroline Chebet 10 months ago

No shortage of fun online after coronavirus threat

Arts & Culture

No shortage of fun online after coronavirus threat

Communities have turned to social media to kill boredom after spending endless hours locked in their homes.

Fred Kagonye 11 months ago

CHECKPOINT

Manipulated photo shows evangelicals worshipping Trump statue

Manipulated photo shows evangelicals worshipping Trump statue

AFP Fact Check 8 hours ago

Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria

Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria

Reuters 1 day ago

No, Tanzania has not rejected "appointed" Zambian diplomat

No, Tanzania has not rejected "appointed" Zambian diplomat

Judah Ben-Hur 3 days ago

Was Raila Odinga statement on MCAs’ car grant true?

Was Raila Odinga statement on MCAs’ car grant true?

Jael Mboga 9 days ago

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Reuters 27 days ago

Singer composed social distancing song long before Covid-19 outbreak

Singer composed social distancing song long before Covid-19 outbreak

Nikko Tanui 11 months ago

Kenyan, Christian, Queer: A big departure from despair

Kenyan, Christian, Queer: A big departure from despair

The Conversation 11 months ago

Artiste Rua vows to be more lewd in his coming album

Artiste Rua vows to be more lewd in his coming album

Kamore Maina 11 months ago

Varsity in pact to boost film studies

Varsity in pact to boost film studies

James Wanzala 11 months ago

Elder’s mission to preserve Keiyo culture

Elder’s mission to preserve Keiyo culture

Fred Kibor 11 months ago

Why artist quit casual job to paint his own business

Why artist quit casual job to paint his own business

James Wanzala 11 months ago

Glamour as stars feted at Kalasha Awards ceremony

Glamour as stars feted at Kalasha Awards ceremony

Caroline Nyanga 2 years ago

How Francis Imbuga’s typewriter jump started my career

How Francis Imbuga’s typewriter jump started my career

Anyango Otieno 2 years ago

Exhibition reveals Francis Imbuga’s creativity

Exhibition reveals Francis Imbuga’s creativity

Wainaina Wambu 2 years ago

Yes, all boys should grow balls and stop being sissy

Yes, all boys should grow balls and stop being sissy

Njoki Kaigai 3 years ago

Michigan art dealer gets 3-plus years in prison for forgeries

Michigan art dealer gets 3-plus years in prison for forgeries

Reuters 4 years ago

The magic of Lewa

The magic of Lewa

Thorn Mulli 4 years ago

American artistes thrill fans in Nairobi with 1990s hits

American artistes thrill fans in Nairobi with 1990s hits

George Orido 4 years ago

How top Kenyan singers signed away their millions in contract scam

How top Kenyan singers signed away their millions in contract scam

Vincent Achuka 4 years ago

R&B stars to serenade Nairobi fans with sounds of 90s

R&B stars to serenade Nairobi fans with sounds of 90s

Elly Gitau 4 years ago

South African artist shapes salt into famous faces

South African artist shapes salt into famous faces

Reuters 4 years ago

South African apartheid writer found dead in house

South African apartheid writer found dead in house

Henry Munene 4 years ago

Here is the meaning of the word 'joyrider' that Rio popularised

Here is the meaning of the word 'joyrider' that Rio popularised

Pharaoh Ochichi 4 years ago

Kenya, Nigeria edge out women in Ugandan poetry award

Kenya, Nigeria edge out women in Ugandan poetry award

Sanya Noel 4 years ago

Writers must develop their own imagery

Writers must develop their own imagery

Lucas Wafula 4 years ago

Legendary artist who gave art the African perspective

Legendary artist who gave art the African perspective

Khainga O'Okwemba 4 years ago

Six years of robust 'literature constitution'

Six years of robust 'literature constitution'

Tony Mochama 4 years ago

New sound of Akorino music

New sound of Akorino music

James Wanzala 4 years ago

Princess Julie hit song wins at Kenya Music Festival

Princess Julie hit song wins at Kenya Music Festival

George Orido 4 years ago

Museum honours heroes of prehistory research

Museum honours heroes of prehistory research

James Wanzala 4 years ago

The literary story of Somaliland has been muted by hypocrisy

The literary story of Somaliland has been muted by hypocrisy

Khainga O'Okwemba 4 years ago

Blowing South African artiste Hugh Masekela's trumpet

Blowing South African artiste Hugh Masekela's trumpet

Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago

US band strikes familiar note with Kenyan youth

US band strikes familiar note with Kenyan youth

George Orido 4 years ago

Children thrill as schools' music festival kicks off

Children thrill as schools' music festival kicks off

George Orido 4 years ago

Koffi Olomide released from prison

Koffi Olomide released from prison

Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago

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