‎[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]As Kenyans mark Valentine’s Day today, celebrating love in its many forms, the Standard Media Group joined in. Valentine’s Day, observed annually, is a time to express love, not only to partners, but also to friends, family and oneself. Standard readers and Vendors in Kisumu get roses from the Standard group team during Valentine's Day celebrates. Dedicated Standard Newspaper readers in Mombasa surprised with Valentine’s flowers. Standard Media Group Kisii area sales manager Javan Omulanya gifts The Standard Newspaper readers with rose flowers in Kisii town as a way of appreciating them on valentine day.

The cooperation is aimed at aligning partnerships in leadership development, governance reform programming, policy-oriented research, and institutional capacity enhancement. The event entailed the launch of a flagship capacity-building initiative for senior public officials drawn from Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Tunisia. We must work together and build our future together,” said Italy’s Minister for Universities and Research, Anne Maria Bernini. Bernini noted long-standing scientific ties, pointing to the Luigi Broglio Space Centre in Malindi as a symbol of successful Kenyan–Italian collaboration. “The choices we make today on knowledge, science and research will launch our communities into the future.

Prof Paul Wainaina welcomed by KU students. What happens when a clear and steady voice is judged disruptive in a society that rewards ambiguity, compromise and silence? I came face-to-face with this when I started following the story of Prof Paul Wainaina. The same questions stayed with me as I wrote the foreword to Prof Paul Wainaina’s autobiography. Wainaina has performed an act of worship by telling his story.

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High Court Judge Freda Mugambi has recused herself from hearing a petition by Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) seeking to terminate Sh3 billion arbitration proceedings against construction giant JILK Construction Company Limited. When the matter came up for directions yesterday, Justice Mugambi disqualified herself from further handling the commercial dispute, citing conflict of interest concerns.

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Audio By VocalizeKakamega Hill School ,Junior school assessment candidates wait to start their exams in their examination room on October 27, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]The national registration for the 2026 examinations will commence next week, the Education Ministry has announced. Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will begin the KCSE, KJSEA and KPSEA examinations on Monday to run within the timelines provided. According to the CS, Registration for KPSEA will run from February 16 and close on March 16, while KCSE registration will begin on the same date and end on March 31. On the other hand, registration for KJSEA will start later on March 2 and also close on March 31.

Abhishek Sharma Health Update: The energy in the Indian camp just shifted up a gear. India vs Pakistan showdownSunday clash is not just a normal clash, it's a battle between two-nations who lock head to head in world cricket. In fact, it’s the crown jewel of the T20 World Cup 2026 league stage. Out of 8 T20 World Cup meetings, India has dominated with 7 wins, while Pakistan has managed just one. Why Abhishek matters vs Pakistan?

Just like that, Urvashi Rautela, who once made headlines for her alleged affair with cricketer Rishabh Pant, is now once again in the spotlight. Who is Urvashi Rautela dating now? Is Urvashi Rautela Dating AP Dhillon? While one wrote, “Unexpected meet-up,” another added, “AP Dhillon and Urvashi? Meanwhile, neither Urvashi Rautela nor AP Dhillon has opened up on the matter or given any official statement.

Entertainment News Today, February 14, Live Updates: Catch up on all the live updates on the hot and trending topics in the entertainment industry today. From Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri's film O'Romeo box office collection to the controversies surrounding Manoj Bajpayee's film Ghooskhor Pandat, News24 Entertainment Live brings you every minute detail from B-town, the OTT world, the silver screen, and the social media sphere. With February 14 kicking off today, some of the major happenings of the day include witnessing the opening numbers of O'Romeo and Tu Ya Main. As the day has started, all entertainment junkies can turn to News24 Entertainment Live for all the latest updates! Entertainment News Live Updates February 14: Catch up all the latest updates of the entertainment industry here

Well TSITP fans have been craving a prequel about Laurel and Susannah's college and young adult years, and after a hilarious interview with Bridgerton stars Yerin Ha and Hannah Dodd, everyone's calling for these two to get cast in the roles! In case you didn't realize that Yerin Ha and Hannah Dodd are perfect for a Laurel and Susannah The Summer I Turned Pretty prequel...you're welcome. #tsitp #tiktok #bridgerton #netflix ♬ original sound - ˚✧𝒞𝒶𝓎𝓁ℯℯ𝓃✧˚₊ @tcnoodlesoup @Jenny Han you know what to do 🫡 #fy I first came across this idea after Yerin Ha and Hannah Dodd's New York Times Pizza Interview went viral. Erika Doss/Prime Video And, of course, The Summer I Turned Pretty fans already have an idea for what the prequel could cover. Okay so we (hypothetically) have Hannah Dodd as Susannah and Yerin Ha as Laurel — who would you cast as John and Adam?

President William Ruto during NYOTA disbursement programme in Wajir Stadium, Wajir County. [PCS]A man in a white shirt and blue jeans emerged from behind the podium and sprinted directly towards the President. The incident, the third one in less than a year, has sent shockwaves among security circles. For a few gut-wrenching seconds at Wajir Stadium on Thursday, Kenyans were again treated to yet another security breach during President William Ruto’s event. A man in a white shirt and blue jeans emerged from behind the podium and sprinted directly towards the President, forcing the Head of State to stop his speech mid-sentence as security aides scrambled to intervene.

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rebuffed calls by Siaya senator Oburu Oginga and the Orange Democratic Movement to claim the Deputy President seat in 2027. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the DP position is not up for discussion. "We have heard the leader of the ODM party, Senator Oburu, declare that the ODM party wants the position of Deputy President in 2027. We will find someone from their side to be Deputy President, but for now, the position of Deputy President is not vacant. In 2027, the Deputy President position will be held by our own, Kithure Kindiki," he added.

Winnie Odinga. [File, standard]Winnie has also consistently questioned ODM’s current leadership, scrutinising whether it has the legitimacy or capacity to manage the party’s complex political relationships. She has repeatedly called for a National Delegates Conference (NDC) to allow party members to determine both leadership and direction. East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Winnie Odinga has emerged as a prominent political voice in recent months, seeking to chart her own path. Over the past three months, she has repeatedly thrust herself into the centre of debates over the future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

Why private developers are racing to hit 260,000 homes targetKenya needs about 260,000 new housing units annually, yet it only delivers fewer than 60,000 formal homes, widening a deficit that now stands at more than two million units. Real Estate