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.
King Charles III views a painting of Treetops Hotel, Nyeri, at State House on October 31, 2023. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
Britain's King Charles III fell short of apologising for his nation's dark colonial history, expressing his "greatest sorrow and deepest regrets", a more cautious approach that the United Kingdom has adopted over the years.
At a State Banquet in his honour last evening, the King termed atrocities of the colonial government against Kenyan freedom fighters "abhorrent and unjustifiable", saying he aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the colonial government's wrongs.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.
Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment.
At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate,
factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the
pursuit of credible journalism.