View from Africa: We must build on Kenya’s intersex win

Rosebell Kagumire celebrates the potential impact of a win for intersex rights in Kenya. In a significant win for recognition, in February, Kenya moved to allow ‘intersex’ as a third gender on birth certificates. Intersex people are born with sex …

Gold digs deep, futures run dry in Kenya's West Pokot

Gold Miner in West Pokot. May 23, 2025. [Irissheel Shanzu, Standard] In the heart of Romus Centre, nestled among the parched hills of West Pokot County along the volatile border with Turkana, the pursuit of gold has become a perilous daily gamble. Play …

Kenya raises sugarcane price in bid to support farmers in a sweet deal

Government increases per-tonne payment as part of sugar sector reforms NAIROBI — In a move aimed at steadying a struggling sugar industry and easing long-standing tensions with growers, the Kenyan government has announced a modest increase in the price …

Inside mysterious world of Kenya's Freemasons: Secrets, symbols and Sh19 million debt

In Kenya, few names spark as much speculation and whispered curiosity as the Freemasons. Mention being part of this centuries-old fraternity in public and watch the room shift, eyes narrow, conversations stall, and discomfort creeps in. Notable former ( …

Kebs: Poor food handling costs Kenya Sh76 billion annually

A waiter at Koriema butchery in Baringo County chopping roasted goats meat gfor his customers on January 27,2023. [FILE/Standard] Kenya is losing an estimated Sh76 billion worth of food every year due to poor handling and food safety practices, the  …

Women Hold 41% Of Entry-level Jobs But Just 27% Of C-Suite Roles In Kenya, Mckinsey Report Finds

New study reveals Kenya’s early momentum on gender diversity is not sustained at senior levels, as broader systemic barriers limit women’s advancement. McKinsey & Company today released its latest Women in the Workplace report, extending its landmark …

Kenyan Activist Found Alive After Secret Detention Sparks Kenya-Tanzania Tensions

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been found alive in a coastal town south of Mombasa after being detained in Tanzania for over three days, sparking diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Mwangi, who had traveled to attend opposition leader Tundu …

Catholic Priest Returning from Small Christian Community in Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese Killed, Catechist Companion Missing

The NPS leadership appeals to the “local communities in the area to remain calm, continue with their daily activities without fear, and cooperate with the National Police Service.” The Kenyan security agency further appeals for the public's “continued …

Lovers on payroll: Ten types of Ben 10s you will encounter in Kenya

Lovers on payroll: Ten types of Ben 10s you will encounter in Kenya (Photo: iStock) It is an open secret in Kenya: a growing number of young men are actively pursuing relationships with older women—ostensibly for financial gain. These women, colloquially …

Women Hold 41% Of Entry-level Jobs But Just 27% Of C-Suite Roles In Kenya, Mckinsey Report Finds