23+ hour, 20+ min ago  (261+ words) Across Africa, new threats to public health are on the rise, putting additional strain on the continent's health systems, which are already overstretched. And even as the threats mount, external financial support for Africa's health systems is falling sharply. Development…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago  (616+ words) " A member of the Djiboutian army casts his vote at a primary school serving as a polling station in Djibouti, on April 10, 2026. [AFP] Djiboutians began voting on Friday in a presidential election in which incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh is seeking…...

6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (117+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Anarchy as goons join political supremacy battles in Nyanza A worrying and dangerous trend is slowly choking the life out of Kisumu's vibrant atmosphere as organised goons and political gangs take over the Nyanza region. Get Full…...

18+ hour, 5+ min ago  (1301+ words) By the time school holidays arrive, many parents expect relief, a break from early mornings, homework battles and exam anxiety. Instead, what often unfolds behind bedroom doors is something quieter, more unsettling. Teenagers retreat. They sleep longer, speak less, and…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (364+ words) Djibouti heads to the polls today in a familiar and orderly electoral process, with incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh widely regarded as clear favourite following decades of leadership and national development. As the nation awaits official results, the election reflects…...

14+ hour, 39+ min ago  (287+ words) Kilifi residents and traders have been given additional time to settle their dues after authorities extended a penalty waiver period by two weeks, following disruptions to the county's digital payment system last month. County government confirmed that the revised deadline…...

15+ hour, 29+ min ago  (373+ words) The Sh12 billion saga has taken a new twist, with the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) logistics manager, John Mburu, moving to court, seeking its protection from an alleged looming arrest. This comes as activist Francis Awino filed a case to have…...

21+ hour, 33+ min ago  (1081+ words) As early as 6am, the hallway outside Vivian Mutwiri's home, is filled with small shoes. Tiny sandals, sneakers, gumboots, some of them far too large for the toddlers who wears them. Inside, the morning chorus has already begun. Children calling out…...

19+ hour, 33+ min ago  (164+ words) standardmedia. co. ke When teens shut the door: Why adolescents retreat into their rooms during school holidays By the time school holidays arrive, many parents expect relief, a break from early mornings, homework battles and exam anxiety. Instead, what often…...

18+ hour, 16+ min ago  (267+ words) President William Ruto on Friday took issue with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for dressing casually during an official visit at State House. In a video seen by The Standard, a furious Ruto is seen lecturing the governor on what he…...