Standard Digital

12/05/2026

From anxiety during pregnancy to postpartum depression after delivery, many women carry emotional wounds that remain unseen, untreated and deeply misunderstood.

For many mothers, mental health challenges begin long before childbirth and continue long after delivery. Yet conversations around motherhood in many communities still revolve around resilience, sacrifice and endurance, leaving little room for women to openly discuss emotional distress.

From anxiety during pregnancy to postpartum depression after delivery, many women carry emotional wounds that remain unseen, untreated and deeply...

12/05/2026

For decades, the running of critical health programmes in Kenya and across Africa has heavily relied on donor funding.

From HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), malaria, maternal health, immunisation, disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness, billions of dollars from donors have sustained health systems that governments have struggled to finance independently.

For decades, billions of dollars from donors have sustained health systems that African governments have struggled to finance independently.

12/05/2026

The Employment Court in Mombasa has declined to issue orders suspending the removal of former Dock Workers Union (DWU) General Secretary (GS) Simon Sang pending the determination of his appeal.

In his application, Sang sought orders to suspend from office the newly appointed GS Sulman Owour, who was appointed on February 27, 2026.

The Employment Court in Mombasa has declined to issue orders suspending the removal of former DWU GS Simon Sang pending the determination of his...

12/05/2026

The rising number of refugees is piling pressure on infrastructure and social amenities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei in Turkana County, as experts warn of a dire crisis if an urgent solution is not found.

With 300,000 refugees and the host community population, infrastructure, schools, and health facilities are already facing a strain as the population continues to grow rapidly.

The rising number of refugees is piling pressure on infrastructure and social amenities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei in Turkana County

12/05/2026

EDITORIAL CARTOON: Neocolonialism

Neocolonialism

12/05/2026

Bitok's passport heat

Introducing Platinum, Silver and Emerald memberships tailored just for you! More choice. More value. More ways to power BOLD and factual journalism. Stay informed with The Standard E-Paper and INSiDER delivered straight to your device anywhere! Enjoy unlimited access to all publications and Exclusive Premium content for only Sh14,999 a year!
📲 Download the app today: https://epaper.standardmedia.co.ke

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ke.co.standardmedia.epaper
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/ke/app/the-standard-digital-e-paper/id1384640649

12/05/2026

The majority of the people aged 18 and above in Samburu County have not acquired the national identification card.

Speaking during a women empowerment session in Waso Rongai, Samburu North constituency, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said lack of IDs has denied the people their democratic rights, such as electing leaders.

The majority of the people aged 18 and above in Samburu County have not acquired the national identification card.

12/05/2026

When faced with persecution from the people, he tended to protect them from the oppressors; he knew his only hope was to trigger an alarm, hoping and praying for his safety.

Nathan, not his real name, from Nakuru, had locked horns with a powerful individual who would stop at nothing but to take revenge on a force that was bringing him down.

Mtetezi App is helping protect Kenyan human rights defenders by enabling rapid reporting of violations, emergency rescue responses and secure...

12/05/2026

Kenyan government officials led by Health CS Aden Duale, alongside African leaders, experts, policymakers, manufacturers, and development partners, convened a side event during the Africa Forward Summit 2026, to deliberate on manufacture of medical commodities.
Photos: courtesy/MoH

12/05/2026

President William Ruto has called for a reset of Africa’s partnership with France, urging a shift from aid-driven relations to cooperation grounded in sovereign equality, mutual respect, and shared economic responsibility.

Speaking on Tuesday during the opening of the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Ruto said Africa’s future depends on building win-win partnerships centred on investment, value creation, and sustainable growth rather than dependency.

Ruto stated that Africa must decisively move away from overreliance on external support.

12/05/2026

WHO confirms 11 hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship, including three deaths, as health authorities warn more infections may emerge.