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Jane Goodall, who dedicated her life to studying and protecting chimpanzees, inspired generations worldwide through her research, conservation work, and love for Africa’s wildlife.
From guiding hikers through trails to trying her hand at modelling and even poetry, Adhiambo Agoro has mastered the art of embracing life’s adventures
Political instability and civil unrest have been ranked as the top hazards with the potential to disrupt economic activities in Kenya over the coming year.
For 52 years, Ida Odinga stood beside her man—now she mourns him as both widow and national matriarch. Now, she faces her greatest test yet—mourning Raila Odinga as a widow.
This was perhaps the first time for the First Lady to venture that deep in the sprawling slum. She was there to inaugurate one of her projects, the Kibera Education and Empowerment Programme.
Satellite towns such as Kiserian and Kitengela offered the lowest-price access points
Since April Kibue has had a hard time getting used to the title “Professor”. In any case, it has taken the country more than 60 years to produce the first female professor of architecture.
Community of waste pickers at work in one of the dumpsites in Ngong, Kajiado county. [David Njaaga,Standard]
A serene cultural showcase in Karen blended fashion, history and ancestral philosophy as Vicky Ngari and Joseph Kamenju used the traditional kiondo to highlight indigenous craft and identity.
Zanzibar breaks its full-year tourism record with two months still remaining in 2025, positioning the archipelago to potentially cross the one million visitor threshold for the first time in history.
Gender-based violence costs Kenya an estimated Sh46 billion every year. These numbers represent lives interrupted, futures stolen, and communities held back
Nairobi has long been celebrated as the “Silicon Savannah” where technology and entrepreneurship converge.
While festive gatherings promise warmth and joy, they can also bring unexpected challenges, forcing some to rethink what “going home for the holidays” really means
According to the Big Life Foundation, Craig seemed to be in much trouble much of Friday, collapsing intermittently, before standing and moving short distances.
In glamping, guests enjoy resort-style amenities such as WiFi, jacuzzis and fully equipped gyms, services once unheard of in traditional tourism, where game drives were the core activity.
The deaths of legendary tuskers Tim and Craig have marked the end of an era in Amboseli, as conservationists now look to a new generation of bulls poised to inherit the park’s kingship.
A festive-season remark by events organiser Chris Kirwa reignited a long-running debate on whether married men should spend nights at their in-laws’ homes, exposing sharp divides.
What was once a cultural mandate is now a choice. More men are rejecting fatherhood in favour of autonomy, financial freedom and a new identity
As passenger numbers from Africa grow, global airlines are embracing African-inspired meals as a way to connect with travellers, showcase culture and stand out in a competitive aviation market.
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