Editor’s Note: The following article, originally published by The Telegraph in the UK, raises urgent questions about the global decline in reading. While its examples are drawn from Britain and the United States, the warning resonates powerfully here in Kenya too. Our own schools, homes and communities face similar pressures from screens, shrinking attention spans, […]

By Stephen Maranga It was meant to be one of the proudest days in the life of journalist Edwin Nyarangi. The Standard Media Group reporter was to graduate with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Mount Kenya University (MKU). His parents, both strong believers in education, set out from their Kisii home to witness their […]

By Janet Nyanchoka West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka has defended his close collaboration with the national government, arguing that his constituency has suffered decades of neglect and urgently requires development. Speaking at the burial of the late Prof. Josiah Biyogo Onyancha and his wife Hellen Moraa—parents to Standard Media Group journalists Edwin Nyarangi and DJ […]

By Nyang’au Araka More than half a million people in Gaza are now trapped in famine, facing starvation, destitution, and preventable death. This is according to a new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released jointly by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), and the […]

By Victor Bwire Strides have been made in the integration of services across the East African Community (EAC) member states over the years. It is particularly interesting to note the impact of a regional bloc approach on the development of citizens. With the digitisation of news and information and the adoption of sustainable approaches such […]

By Victor Bwire Across villages, schools, and urban centers in Kenya, young people display remarkable athletic ability, artistic flair, and creative energy. Yet without a structured system to identify, nurture, and professionalize talent, much of it goes to waste. It is time for the country to move beyond admiration and applause, and begin treating talent […]

By KPC Reporter  The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has partnered with the German Embassy in Nairobi to boost press freedom and strengthen journalism’s role in governance and democracy. On Thursday, MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo hosted Milan Klopprogge, the Embassy’s Head of Communications, for discussions on collaborative initiatives to promote media professionalism in […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya has secured a financial boost from Japan that is set to transform the country’s automotive industry and ease the cost of electricity for millions of consumers. On Thursday, the government signed a Statement of Intent for a 25 billion yen financing facility, equivalent to about Sh22 billion, during the Ninth Tokyo […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has reaffirmed Kenya’s unwavering commitment to conservation and visitor safety in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, following the release of widely circulated footage capturing the dramatic wildebeest migration. The video, which shows thousands of wildebeests crossing the Mara River, has drawn global attention and renewed interest […]

By KPC Reporter Stanbic Bank has appointed Dr. Joshua Oigara as the new Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa, effective September 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Dr. Oigara, who currently serves as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Kenya, will retain his position while taking on the additional regional responsibilities. He succeeds Patrick Mweheire, […]