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Nairobi’s skyline has long been defined by the steady rise of glass towers and high-density blocks stretching across Kilimani, Kileleshwa, and Upper Hill. But as the city grows upwards, a quieter counter-trend is taking shape on its edges, reshaping how urban living is imagined.Across the city, a ne

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Jumia East Africa CEO Vinod Goel (left) and Watu Credit Country Manager Erick Massawe during the launch of their partnership to expand affordable smartphone access in Kenya.[David Njaaga, Standard]

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ArfiMohamud Abdi, an 18-year-old from Garissa County is among seven girls from Kenya travelling to New York for a hackathon. “I feel incredibly honored and excited to be selected as one of the seven girls representing Kenya in New York. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that makes me proud of ho

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For six years, Gladys Misango, a househelp, rose before dawn to scrub floors, cook meals and care for a Kisumu household, all for just Sh4,000 a month.There was no house allowance, no annual leave and no National Social Security Fund (NSSF) remittances.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full

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President William Ruto has declared seven days of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died in India while receiving treatment.In a proclamation issued on Wednesday, October 15,Ruto announced that Odinga would be accorded a state funeralwith full military

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More than 90 per cent of land set aside for the affordable housing programme does not have title deeds, a situation that exposes the project to legal challenges in the future.According to the Council of Governors (CoG), of the 540 acres handed to the government by counties, 486 acres did not have ti

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The marking of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) for the 996,075 KCSE candidates who sat the examinations this year begins on Monday.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium

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President William Ruto has assented to four Bills that seek to unlock Sh70.6 billion for counties, including the repeal of the 1929 tax law.The laws were signed at the State House, Nairobi, on Friday, November 21, and take effect immediately.The County Governments Additional Allocations Act provides

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The man being supported by President Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat, according to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, is a scammer.Documents availed to the Saturday Standard from the anti-corruption watchdog finger Leonard Muriuki Njeru as the mas

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In exactly five days, the reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will face its first litmus test when it supervises 27 by-elections spread across the country.The management and results of these mini polls will signpost the electoral body’s preparedness and credibility a

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Shana Rita, 15, owns a phone that she uses to access social media, where she runs three accounts, including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. She uses these platforms for social interaction.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth

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A woman accused of helping her husband launder proceeds of illicit drug trafficking has been ordered by the High Court in Nairobi to surrender motor vehicles and bank deposits worth more than Sh4.2 million to the government.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscr

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