Ruto names Maj Gen John Nkoimo Kenya Army Deputy Commander in reshuffle

Laikipia Air Base Commander Brig Mohamud Farah appointed Deputy Air Force Commander, while Brig William Kamoiro promoted to Maj Gen, named GOC Central Command in changes.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Geopolitics: How global power shifts are rewriting Kenya and Africa's role

Emerging powers are demanding a seat at the table, while regions like Africa are increasingly being asked to choose sides in contests they did not create.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

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Ruto and Rubio speak: US draws the line on Ebola as Kenya mum on deal

US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness as plans for quarantine facility for Americans take shape, despite court order barring the move and rising public concern.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Kenya confirms talks with US on Ebola response amid uproar

Kenya confirms talks with US to strengthen Ebola preparedness, Health CS Duale says any international cooperation proposal to be guided by Kenyan laws and public health regulations.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

No change in fuel prices despite late-night State intervention

President Ruto directs EPRA to reduce diesel prices by a further Sh10 in the June/July 2026 pricing cycle to cushion consumers; it is currently retailing at Sh232.86 per litre.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

'Where are the women?' Why media must change its lens

The statistics are sobering. Women hold only 20 percent of editorial leadership roles in Kenya, despite making up nearly 40 percent of the media workforce.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

What to expect at the Africa-France summit in May

In the in-tray are discussions on energy transition, access to electricity, digital technology, artificial intelligence, youth inclusion, infrastructure, and others.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

UDA dismisses United opposition as 'agenda-less' after by-election victories

UDA criticises United Opposition for lacking a clear agenda, says voters have already decided after it won three by-elections, including Isiolo South MP seat.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

More than a decade on, Kenya's FGM laws still lag in enforcement

Kenya has pledged to eliminate FGM by 2030, now less than four years away, but rights groups say progress is threatened by funding cuts.

By Betty Njeru 6 months ago

Ruto names Maj Gen John Nkoimo Kenya Army Deputy Commander in reshuffle

Laikipia Air Base Commander Brig Mohamud Farah appointed Deputy Air Force Commander, while Brig William Kamoiro promoted to Maj Gen, named GOC Central Command in changes.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Geopolitics: How global power shifts are rewriting Kenya and Africa's role

Emerging powers are demanding a seat at the table, while regions like Africa are increasingly being asked to choose sides in contests they did not create.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Premium

Ruto and Rubio speak: US draws the line on Ebola as Kenya mum on deal

US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness as plans for quarantine facility for Americans take shape, despite court order barring the move and rising public concern.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Kenya confirms talks with US on Ebola response amid uproar

Kenya confirms talks with US to strengthen Ebola preparedness, Health CS Duale says any international cooperation proposal to be guided by Kenyan laws and public health regulations.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

No change in fuel prices despite late-night State intervention

President Ruto directs EPRA to reduce diesel prices by a further Sh10 in the June/July 2026 pricing cycle to cushion consumers; it is currently retailing at Sh232.86 per litre.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

'Where are the women?' Why media must change its lens

The statistics are sobering. Women hold only 20 percent of editorial leadership roles in Kenya, despite making up nearly 40 percent of the media workforce.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

What to expect at the Africa-France summit in May

In the in-tray are discussions on energy transition, access to electricity, digital technology, artificial intelligence, youth inclusion, infrastructure, and others.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

UDA dismisses United opposition as 'agenda-less' after by-election victories

UDA criticises United Opposition for lacking a clear agenda, says voters have already decided after it won three by-elections, including Isiolo South MP seat.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

More than a decade on, Kenya's FGM laws still lag in enforcement

Kenya has pledged to eliminate FGM by 2030, now less than four years away, but rights groups say progress is threatened by funding cuts.

By Betty Njeru 6 months ago

Ruto names Maj Gen John Nkoimo Kenya Army Deputy Commander in reshuffle

Laikipia Air Base Commander Brig Mohamud Farah appointed Deputy Air Force Commander, while Brig William Kamoiro promoted to Maj Gen, named GOC Central Command in changes.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Geopolitics: How global power shifts are rewriting Kenya and Africa's role

Emerging powers are demanding a seat at the table, while regions like Africa are increasingly being asked to choose sides in contests they did not create.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Premium

Ruto and Rubio speak: US draws the line on Ebola as Kenya mum on deal

US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness as plans for quarantine facility for Americans take shape, despite court order barring the move and rising public concern.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Kenya confirms talks with US on Ebola response amid uproar

Kenya confirms talks with US to strengthen Ebola preparedness, Health CS Duale says any international cooperation proposal to be guided by Kenyan laws and public health regulations.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

No change in fuel prices despite late-night State intervention

President Ruto directs EPRA to reduce diesel prices by a further Sh10 in the June/July 2026 pricing cycle to cushion consumers; it is currently retailing at Sh232.86 per litre.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

'Where are the women?' Why media must change its lens

The statistics are sobering. Women hold only 20 percent of editorial leadership roles in Kenya, despite making up nearly 40 percent of the media workforce.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

What to expect at the Africa-France summit in May

In the in-tray are discussions on energy transition, access to electricity, digital technology, artificial intelligence, youth inclusion, infrastructure, and others.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

UDA dismisses United opposition as 'agenda-less' after by-election victories

UDA criticises United Opposition for lacking a clear agenda, says voters have already decided after it won three by-elections, including Isiolo South MP seat.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

More than a decade on, Kenya's FGM laws still lag in enforcement

Kenya has pledged to eliminate FGM by 2030, now less than four years away, but rights groups say progress is threatened by funding cuts.

By Betty Njeru 6 months ago

Geopolitics: How global power shifts are rewriting Kenya and Africa's role

Emerging powers are demanding a seat at the table, while regions like Africa are increasingly being asked to choose sides in contests they did not create.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Premium

Ruto and Rubio speak: US draws the line on Ebola as Kenya mum on deal

US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya's Ebola preparedness as plans for quarantine facility for Americans take shape, despite court order barring the move and rising public concern.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Kenya confirms talks with US on Ebola response amid uproar

Kenya confirms talks with US to strengthen Ebola preparedness, Health CS Duale says any international cooperation proposal to be guided by Kenyan laws and public health regulations.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

No change in fuel prices despite late-night State intervention

President Ruto directs EPRA to reduce diesel prices by a further Sh10 in the June/July 2026 pricing cycle to cushion consumers; it is currently retailing at Sh232.86 per litre.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

'Where are the women?' Why media must change its lens

The statistics are sobering. Women hold only 20 percent of editorial leadership roles in Kenya, despite making up nearly 40 percent of the media workforce.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

What to expect at the Africa-France summit in May

In the in-tray are discussions on energy transition, access to electricity, digital technology, artificial intelligence, youth inclusion, infrastructure, and others.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

UDA dismisses United opposition as 'agenda-less' after by-election victories

UDA criticises United Opposition for lacking a clear agenda, says voters have already decided after it won three by-elections, including Isiolo South MP seat.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

More than a decade on, Kenya's FGM laws still lag in enforcement

Kenya has pledged to eliminate FGM by 2030, now less than four years away, but rights groups say progress is threatened by funding cuts.

By Betty Njeru 6 months ago

EACC recovers Sh3.4b, traces another Sh22.9b in illicit assets

At least Sh3.4 billion of corruptly acquired assets was recovered in the last financial year, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) now says.

By Betty Njeru 8 months ago

African films are winning abroad; So why are they hard to find at home?

Funding gaps, limited access, and political pressure are keeping African films from reaching young audiences across the continent.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Film in the desert: Timimoun international festival debuts in style

Thousands of Algerians, young and old, packed a 3,000-seat open-air theater to watch some of the continent's best short films under a starry sky that looked like something straight out of a movie.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Ex-British soldier arrested in UK over alleged murder of Agnes Wanjiru

Former British soldier Robert J Purkiss arrested in the UK over his connection to the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, to be arraigned in London on November 14.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

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COP30 President: What Kenya stands to gain at this year's climate talks

The Standard held an exclusive interview with COP30 President Ambassador Andre Aranha Correa do Lago and COP30 CEO Ana Toni ahead of the COP30 summit.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago