From Rose Muhando to Diamond Platnumz: How Kenya shaped East Africa's gospel and secular music

Tanzanian music stars Rose Muhando and Diamond Platnumz. (Courtesy) Kenya has long been a melting pot for diverse musical influences. Many African gospel and secular artistes have made their name in Kenya. From the infectious rhythms of Congolese music to …

Kenya's most extreme holiday destinations

Chalbi Desert. [Peter Muiruri, Standard] There are many reasons why foreign tourists fall in love with Kenya. It could be the renowned wildlife, with national parks and reserves such as Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo luring them like moths to light. It …

How is Kenya becoming an important global trade & logistics hub?

Kenya stands at a critical juncture in global trade and logistics, emerging as a key player in cargo movement, transport infrastructure and supply chain management. At the heart of Kenya’s economic growth lies its expanding logistics network, strategic …

Raila Allies Mulling Kenya's Exit From AU After Defeat in AUC Chair Race

Kenyan lawmakers announced on Sunday that they would petition for radical changes following Kenya's defeat at the African Union Commission, including the withdrawal of Kenya from key union bodies.   Reacting to the loss, opposition leaders, led by …

KDF, APK shine in Kenya Cup

GSU and KDF players in a past match. [File, Standard] Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Administration Police of Kenya (APK) were in brilliant form as the inaugural Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup got underway yesterday at Kasarani Indoor Arena. In …

Why Kenya needs Maraga or president with similar belief

Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga speaking during memorial service for the late Judy Wanjeri Thongori on 22nd January 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Just before David Maraga was appointed Chief Justice in 2016, I stumbled upon an interview he gave …

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Azimio, Kenya Kwanza tiff risks Ruto-Raila pact, Wetangula's ouster

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during the Budget Highlights 2024/2025 by the National Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu at Parliament on June 13, 2024 [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The political fallout between MPs from the Azimio Coalition and the …

Iconic Mbotela was indeed the voice of Kenya, we revered him

Leonard Mambo Mbotela's potrait during his Memorial service at All Saints Cathedral,  Nairobi. February 14th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] We were the Voice of Kenya (VoK). We ruled the world on air in the 1960s and in the ‘70s. Our wings spread all the …

Africa Matters: Kenya thriving on bamboo boom