The Standard (Kenya)
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The Standard is one of the largest newspapers in Kenya with a 30% market share. It is the oldest newspaper in the country and is owned by The Standard Group, which also runs the Kenya Television Network (KTN), Radio Maisha, the County Weekly (a bi-weekly county-focused newspaper) and Standard Digital World which is its online platform. The Standard Group is headquartered on Mombasa Road, Nairobi, having moved from its previous premises at the I&M Bank Tower. Source
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| Scope | National |
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| Language | English |
| Country | Kenya |
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Search ArticlesHow MPs saved Ruto in record one-hour to pass fuel levy cut Bill
President William Ruto assents to the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto on Friday assented to the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allowing the Treasury to cut VAT on petroleum products to 8 per cent.
Job creation is the truest measure of economic performance
Jua kali artisans in Naivasha. The informal sector in Kenya employed about 15.26 million individuals as of 2021. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] The best way to measure an economy's health is how well ordinary workers can earn a decent living. Certainly, macroeconomic stability and aggregate growth matter. And it is great that we have a fair amount of stability in the broader economy. But what really matters is how real Kenyans experience the economy.
Nearly half a million new voters register in one week
A voter gets registered at Kurus town in Kirinyaga County. [Jane Mugambi,Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced 495,429 additional voter registrations, with a large share made up of young first-time voters. In a statement dated Friday, April 17, the commission said the total number of new voters registered between March 30 and April 16, had reached 1,370,930.
Skip summons at your own peril, Wetang'ula warns governors
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula during a visit to Migori County. [Moses Wetang'ula] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned governors against snubbing parliamentary committees. Speaking on Friday, April 17, in Migori County, Wetang’ula said the growing trend among governors sets a dangerous precedent, cautioning that they risk criminal sanctions. He maintained that Parliament will not relent in its constitutional mandate to scrutinise public spending.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins
The Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East on a globe under a magnifying glass in Shanghai, China on March 26, 2026. [AFP] Tehran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal could have been cleared.
Young agripreneurs trained in agroecology, digital marketing
Agricultural enterprises are shifting from traditional marketplaces to digital platforms.[File, Standard] Agricultural enterprises are increasingly shifting from traditional marketplaces to digital platforms, prompting renewed efforts to equip young farmers with both production skills and online marketing strategies to remain competitive in a changing economy.
Mogadishu to Haiti: UN hit by fresh sex misconduct claims
UN peace keeping officers .[AFP] The United Nations is once again facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct within its ranks, with fresh concerns emerging from Somalia at a time when broader questions about accountability in UN missions continue to resurface globally. Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. 🔥 Easter Sale Ends Tonight! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off monthly and annual plans.
Wanjigi criticises Ruto's economic policies, cites rising tax burden
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi. [File, Standard] Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised President William Ruto’s economic policies, accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of burdening citizens with indirect taxation and mismanaging the national debt. Speaking on KTN, the businessman argued that while the government maintains it is not increasing taxes, it has introduced alternative levies that have pushed the cost of living higher.
Mogadishu to Haiti: UN hit by fresh sex misconduct claims
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