14-Year-Old Girl Killed By Lion In Front Of Friend Near Kenya's Nairobi National Park

A 14-year-old girl was killed by a lion in a shocking incident on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, authorities said on Sunday. The big cat is believed to have strayed out of Nairobi National Park and entered a residential compound where the …

Pope Francis in Kenya: Iconic photos from his historic first visit to Africa in 2015

Pope Francis with Former President Uhuru Kenyatta & Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta [File/Standard] The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday has sparked tributes from across the world, with many in Kenya recalling the pontiff’s landmark visit …

On board the pimped-out buses driving Kenya’s new language

Commuters travelling into central Nairobi from the eastern neighbourhood of Umoja pile on to a bus splashed liberally with Canadian red and white flags, medical-masked nuns with machine guns on the side and a gangster Pope Francis bringing up the rear. “Am …

Kenya must diversify perishable trade to sustain and thrive

The global flower market is a complex and competitive landscape, with countries like Kenya playing a pivotal role. However, beneath the surface of this thriving industry lies a web of challenges that could jeopardise its future. From environmental …

Aramco and Alpha MBM push UAE oil power in Uganda and Kenya

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is strengthening foreign policy to build influence in East Africa and countries along the Red Sea as it secures large investment deals in the region’s oil and gas sector. Understand Africa's tomorrow... today Get full …

Western Kenya's long quest for one political voice amid divisions

The late Vice President Michael Wamalwa Kijana. (Courtesy) The sprawling, fertile lands of Western Kenya, home to the Luhya people, have long been a battleground for political influence. The dream of a unified Luhya bloc, a formidable force capable of …

Ruto, Wetangula, Gachagua Lead Kenya in Mourning Pope Francis

President William Ruto has joined other leaders in mourning the passing of the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. In a statement shared on his social media accounts, Ruto described the loss of the Pope as a big loss to the world and the church.  …

“National disaster”: Catholic Environmentalist on Unregulated Mining in Western Kenya

Unregulated mining is also accelerating climate change, Mr. Musoka observed. He said that generators used in mining sites rely on fossil fuels, contributing to carbon emissions and global warming. “The impact of climate change is visible,” he said, and …

Kenya turns to bamboo in ambitious tree cover expansion

Kenya Police wins Kenya Open Championships

Vihiga County’s John Maina (right) and Diouff Muimi of Nairobi fight for the Kenya Open Boxing Championship title at Green Park, Nairobi, on April 3, 2024. [File, Standard] Former league champions Kenya Police are the Kenya Open Championships champions. …