×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now
×
The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
  • Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
  • The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
  • P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
  • Email: [email protected]
.

Living

Love, duty and exhaustion: Silent strain of supporting ageing parents

She is raising children while watching a parent slowly fade. Between both roles, she is barely holding herself together
By Jael Wakesho 2026-06-06 09:13:55
Stepping out of your comfort zone as an adult to learn a new skill fortifies mental health, preserves cognitive longevity, and systematically shields an ageing body from physiological decline
By Agnes Mwandawiro 2026-06-03 09:40:37
High performers can have a healthy work-life balance by attending to their needs and taking necessary breaks
By Anjellah Owino 2026-06-02 10:38:07
From vape pens to nicotine devices disguised as highlighters and ordinary pens, health experts warn that the tobacco industry is reinventing itself to attract a younger generation
By Joan Oyiela 2026-06-02 10:11:44
What many women dismiss as stress, burnout or exhaustion could actually be early signs of perimenopause quietly affecting the body and mind
By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-30 10:35:20
Texting is convenient, fast and low-pressure. However, it lacks the nuance of vocal tone, facial expressions and body language; they are incredibly easy to misinterpret
By Agnes Mwandawiro 2026-05-29 10:23:36
In a world increasingly obsessed with "good vibes only" and the curated perfection of social media, the definition of friendship has often been diluted to simple affirmation
By Agnes Mwandawiro 2026-05-26 11:02:13
From busy timelines to nonstop messaging, modern life gives the appearance of connection. But beneath the digital noise, many people are still searching for something more meaningful
By Peter Muiruri 2026-05-26 09:28:44
The concept of a kitchen garden is a timeless practice that goes beyond mere food production, offering a deep reconnection to nature and the source of our sustenance
By Agnes Mwandawiro 2026-05-21 09:56:10
While the world often demands grand gestures, towering bouquets, expensive trinkets, or public proclamations, the most profound tributes are usually found in the quiet corners of daily life
By Agnes Mwandawiro 2026-05-10 06:00:00
Every year, Mother’s Day arrives wrapped in flowers, warm embraces and grateful whispers. But for some, it is also a quieter day, softened by memory and reflection
By Tania Omusale 2026-05-09 08:00:00
From films to family gossip, mothers-in-law are often depicted as difficult. But many families are redefining that narrative through relationships built on warmth, respect and understanding
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-09 07:01:00