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Two Angolan books are finalists for a literary award in Kenya

Two Angolan books are finalists for a literary award in Kenya

According to a statement sent to VerAngola, the selection of these books as finalists for the literary award highlights Angola's position in African literature. "Two Angolan books were selected as finalists for the 10th edition of the prestigious...

Street photography fueling weekend revolution in Nairobi

Street photography fueling weekend revolution in Nairobi

There is a quiet transformation that takes place in Nairobi as Friday sunsets melt into the weekend. From the polished streets of Kenyatta Avenue to the bustling energy around the Tom Mboya statue and the steps of KICC, the city sheds its weekday...

Fashion Needs a Rethink, and African Women Are Leading the Way

Fashion Needs a Rethink, and African Women Are Leading the Way

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 – Sitting under a quiet tree canopy in Nairobi’s Karen suburb, I found myself part of a conversation that was deeply rooted, timely and necessary. It was not a panel. It was not a fashion event. It was something much more...

Mudavadi says the two-state solution for resolving the Israeli–Palestinian conflict is anchored in Kenyan law

Mudavadi says the two-state solution for resolving the Israeli–Palestinian conflict is anchored in Kenyan law

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that Kenya’s position on the two-state solution for resolving the Israeli–Palestinian conflict extends beyond just a policy and is now reflected in the sessional paper passed by parliament....

Kenyan Gospel Star Tops Norway’s Country Music Chart With Surprise Hit

Kenyan Gospel Star Tops Norway’s Country Music Chart With Surprise Hit

A Swahili gospel song has done what few imagined possible – it’s reached the top of the country music charts in Norway. Samson Maombi, a gospel singer from Kenya, has struck a rare chord with international audiences. His song Nitauimbia Wimbo –...

Police hunt Ugandan suspect Kiisa Hakim for defrauding Kenyans of Sh 1.7M as fake herbalist

Police hunt Ugandan suspect Kiisa Hakim for defrauding Kenyans of Sh 1.7M as fake herbalist

The suspect, identified as Kiisa Hakim, is said to have impersonated Dr. Paul Okello, a respected herbalist and Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Amukura Central Ward. Hakim allegedly used social media platforms to lure unsuspecting victims,...

Kenya government endorses new ‘national digital token’

Kenya government endorses new ‘national digital token’

Homepage > News > Business > Kenya government endorses new ‘national digital token’ The Kenyan government has endorsed a new “national digital token” that claims to be built to empower a new generation of citizens. The Kenyan Digital Token (KDT)...

American Star Questions Future of Trust in Distance Running Moments After Kenyan Star’s Doping Fallout

American Star Questions Future of Trust in Distance Running Moments After Kenyan Star’s Doping Fallout

The running world stood still on October 13, 2024, when Kenyan star blazed through the Chicago Marathon in a jaw-dropping 2:09:56, shattering the women’s world record by nearly two minutes. She became the first woman to break the 2:10 barrier,...

Kenyans in U.S. on High Alert as Trump Resumes Deportation Flights

Kenyans in U.S. on High Alert as Trump Resumes Deportation Flights

Kenyans living in the United States have been put on high alert once again after the U.S. government resumed its controversial immigration policy. This week, the Donald Trump administration confirmed the deportation of five migrants, originally...

Love And Coffee: A New Film From Kenya

Love And Coffee: A New Film From Kenya

The Kenyan film industry is making waves with an all-new concept born out of coffee. Produced by Find My Africa in partnership with Nairobi Java House, Love and Coffee is a debut film that blends romance, family pressures, and class struggles with...

Kenya Railways announces refund to passengers affected by SGR cancellation during Summertides weekend

Kenya Railways announces refund to passengers affected by SGR cancellation during Summertides weekend

A section of the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) Nairobi terminus [Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard] Kenya Railways has announced it will issue refunds to passengers affected by the cancellation of the 10 p.m. Madaraka Express train from Mombasa to...

Gem MP warns Gachagua against disrespecting Kenya’s security agencies

Gem MP warns Gachagua against disrespecting Kenya’s security agencies

Gem Member of Parliament (MP) Elisha Odhiambo has asked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to respect Kenya’s security agencies. Speaking on Thursday July 17, 2025, Odhiambo said that institutions such as the National Intelligence Service,...

From Slow Apps to Fake QLEDs — What to Watch Out for in Your Next Smart TV Upgrade in Kenya

From Slow Apps to Fake QLEDs — What to Watch Out for in Your Next Smart TV Upgrade in Kenya

Your TV might still switch on, but that doesn’t mean it’s doing its job. Today’s smart TVs aren’t just screens — they’re hubs for entertainment, gaming, fitness, and even education. If your current set is lagging behind, here are four clear signs...

Where To Watch Kenya National Cricket Team vs Nigeria National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online? Get KEN vs NGR Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 Free Live Telecast on TV Details

Where To Watch Kenya National Cricket Team vs Nigeria National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online? Get KEN vs NGR Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 Free Live Telecast on TV Details

The first match of the Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 is being played between the Kenya National Cricket Team and the Nigeria National Cricket Team on July 17. The Kenya vs Nigeria 1st match of the Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 is being held...

Northern Corridor states pressure Kenya, Uganda to expedite railway

Northern Corridor states pressure Kenya, Uganda to expedite railway

The Northern Corridor states have endorsed the annual plan along with a $4.5 million budget aimed at accelerating railway-related projects across the region. The countries which mainly use the Port of Mombasa and the Northern Corridor to import or...

Media, pick up school principals’ concerns about capitation

At the 48th Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association meeting in Mombasa between June 23 and 27, head teachers raised concerns about deteriorating funding in public schools. Particularly, they urged the national government to increase the...

Intersecting child protection, abuse and exploitation through creative expression

Intersecting child protection, abuse and exploitation through creative expression

In West Africa, musicians like Falz and Angelique Kidjo have used song to critique child marriage and gender-based violence, blending rhythm with rights-based messaging. In a world where child abuse and exploitation persist as urgent, and yet...

Women's group calls for peaceful dispute resolution as Kenya faces rising tensions

Women's group calls for peaceful dispute resolution as Kenya faces rising tensions

WADR members led by Chairperson Lumallas Eunice, Judith Sijeny and Dan Odaba addressing the media in Nairobi on July 16, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] As the business space in Kenya grapples with tensions from various political unrest, the...

andBeyond opens Suyian Lodge in Kenya’s wild north

andBeyond opens Suyian Lodge in Kenya’s wild north

A bold new chapter in design, discovery and conservation unfolds as andBeyond Suyian Lodge officially opens its doors. Set on 44 000 acres of private wilderness in the heart of Laikipia, the lodge offers something rare - complete exclusivity on a...

Homa Bay: Chaos as police re-arrest suspects in Mawego Police Station arson attack, ferry them to Nairobi

Homa Bay: Chaos as police re-arrest suspects in Mawego Police Station arson attack, ferry them to Nairobi

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Oyugis Law Courts when police moved to re-arrest eight suspects in the Mawego Police Station arson attack This incident caused an irate crowd to block the court entrance in a bid to prevent the police officers from...

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