Voa - The Standard

×

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.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

.

Voa

Drought led to 71,000 'excess deaths' in Somalia, report shows

A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 people beyond the number expected.

By VOA 13 days ago

Drought led to 71,000 'excess deaths' in Somalia, report shows

Trump's WHO, climate orders bring challenges and opportunities for Africa, China

Trump's WHO, climate orders bring challenges and opportunities for Africa, China

By VOA 14 days ago

Kenyan startup city tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Kenyan startup city tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

By VOA 14 days ago

Fighting reaches outskirts of eastern Congo's largest city as rebels close in

Fighting reaches outskirts of eastern Congo's largest city as rebels close in

By VOA 14 days ago

Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

Trump said in his inaugural address the U.S. would collect "massive amounts" of income from foreign trade duties as his administration works to rebuild American industry.

By VOA 17 days ago

Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

Death toll from Nigeria fuel tanker explosion rises to 98

Explosions that kill dozens who converge on crashed tanker trucks to scoop up spilled fuel have been common for years in Nigeria, and the problem is only becoming worse.

By VOA 17 days ago

Death toll from Nigeria fuel tanker explosion rises to 98

Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

South Korean authorities detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following a tense, five-hour standoff at his heavily guarded mountain compound in Seoul.

By VOA 23 days ago

Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

In a major shift in West Africa's security landscape, Ivory Coast and Senegal, regional economic powerhouses, have ordered France to remove its troops from their territories.

By VOA 30 days ago

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the death penalty abolition bill into law Dec. 31, 2024.

By VOA 1 month ago

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

President Ruto acknowledged abuses by Kenya's security forces, in the wake of demonstrations against a recent wave of alleged kidnappings.

By VOA 1 month ago

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades long military presence.

By VOA 1 month ago

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

The dance world mourned Tuesday the internationally acclaimed South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died in the hospital.

By VOA 1 month ago

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

Kenya's president said that a mass livestock vaccination campaign will continue despite fears of some herders and farmers that the inoculations will somehow hurt their animals.

By VOA 1 month ago

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

South Korea's previous Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law.

By VOA 1 month ago

South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

The collapse of Bashar Assad's rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a key moment in a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands.

By VOA 1 month ago

Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat in the country's presidential election.

By VOA 1 month ago

Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

U.N. Security Council to hold closed-door talks Monday on the situation in Syria, following the lightning advance by rebels that ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

By VOA 1 month ago

UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Ghana voted in a presidential and parliamentary election Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation.

By VOA 1 month ago

Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.

By VOA 2 months ago

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

Biden got a first-hand look Wednesday at a U.S.-financed rail project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy in Africa.

By VOA 2 months ago

Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

UN: Haitian children account for about half of country's armed gang members

The head of the United Nations children's agency said Monday that children make up about half of all armed gang members in Haiti and called for their enhanced protection.

By VOA 2 months ago

UN: Haitian children account for about half of country's armed gang members

You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

After promising to visit Africa two years ago at the U.S. Africa summit , Biden makes his first presidential trip to the continent where he is visiting Angola with a quick stop in Cabo Verde.

By VOA 2 months ago

You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles

President Joe Biden has asked Congress for an additional $24 billion to support Ukraine and replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles.

By VOA 2 months ago

Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles

White House: Biden expected to issue more pardons before end of term

A day after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son Hunter, the White House said the president is expected to issue more pardons and clemencies before he leaves office next month.

By VOA 2 months ago

White House: Biden expected to issue more pardons before end of term

Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems

The candidate for Namibia's ruling party led Monday in early results of a presidential election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three days.

By VOA 2 months ago

Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems

Israel-Hamas ceasefire now 'more likely,' US security official says

The chance for an end to more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the release of about 100 hostages held by the militants is now "more likely" following a ceasefire.

By VOA 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire now 'more likely,' US security official says

Wars, regional tensions boost sales for major arms suppliers

Sales by major arms suppliers were boosted last year by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and tensions in Asia, with marked increases for manufacturers based in Russia and the Middle East.

By VOA 2 months ago

Wars, regional tensions boost sales for major arms suppliers

Landmark climate change case to open at top UN court

UN court will take up the largest case in its history when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change.

By VOA 2 months ago

Landmark climate change case to open at top UN court

Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he pardoned his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing this month in two federal cases.

By VOA 2 months ago

Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter

Biden to spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola on Wednesday, he will put into focus his legacy infrastructure project aimed at securing crucial supply chains on the African continent.

By VOA 2 months ago

Biden to spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

Kenya, Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

President William Ruto said Saturday that he and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will help mediate a dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, which threatens the stability of the region.

By VOA 2 months ago

Kenya, Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims.

By VOA 2 months ago

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

$300B COP29 climate deal sparks outrage, hope

Anger and frustration from developing nations vulnerable to climate impacts are likely to linger following the conclusion of the climate change summit in Azerbaijan, COP29.

By VOA 2 months ago

$300B COP29 climate deal sparks outrage, hope

Biden to attend Trump inauguration, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden will attend Donald Trump's inauguration in January, the White House said Monday, calling it a "commitment to our democratic values"

By VOA 2 months ago

Biden to attend Trump inauguration, White House says

Trump cleared of federal indictments before he takes office

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will no longer be under federal indictment when he is inaugurated as the country's 47th president on January 20.

By VOA 2 months ago

Trump cleared of federal indictments before he takes office

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital Juba

Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service.

By VOA 2 months ago

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital Juba

Foreign fighters flocking to Islamic State in Somalia

The Islamic State terror group's small but influential affiliate in Somalia is growing, thanks in part to what the United Nations describes as an "influx of foreign fighters."

By VOA 2 months ago

Foreign fighters flocking to Islamic State in Somalia

Development bloc concerned about Mozambique's post-election violence

The Southern African Development Community held a discussion following the post-election strife in Mozambique and the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

By VOA 2 months ago

Development bloc concerned about Mozambique's post-election violence

Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension

According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect their president for the next five years.

By VOA 2 months ago

Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension

Susie Wiles: The 'ice maiden' who will be Trump's chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the de facto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role.

By VOA 2 months ago

Susie Wiles: The 'ice maiden' who will be Trump's chief of staff

American Muslim and Arab voters desert Democrats in historic shift

In a historic shift, Muslim and Arab Americans broke with two decades of Democratic loyalty, splitting most of their votes between President-elect Donald Trump and third-party candidates.

By VOA 3 months ago

American Muslim and Arab voters desert Democrats in historic shift

Taiwan braces for uncertainty following Trump's victory

Leaders from China and Taiwan have congratulated Donald Trump's national election victory, despite growing uncertainty about how his second presidential term might impact dynamics.

By VOA 3 months ago

Taiwan braces for uncertainty following Trump's victory

US presidential election in the hands of voters as Harris, Trump battle for White House

America Decides: Millions of voters cast the ballot Tuesday in a tight race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

By VOA 3 months ago

US presidential election in the hands of voters as Harris, Trump battle for White House

29 Nigerian children could face death penalty for protesting cost of living

29 Nigerian children risk death penalty for taking part in cost-of-living protests, four minors collapsed in court before entering a plea.

By VOA 3 months ago

29 Nigerian children could face death penalty for protesting cost of living

.

Latest Stories

Sunflower farming brightens life in semi-arid Kitui village

Premium Sunflower farming brightens life in semi-arid Kitui village

Smart Harvest

By Philip Muasya

1 hr ago

Will Kalonzo Musyoka fire last political bullet in 2027?

Premium Will Kalonzo Musyoka fire last political bullet in 2027?

Politics

By Edwin Nyarangi

1 hr ago

Which Majority? Judges' shocker to Kenya Kwanza leadership in National Assembly

Premium Which Majority? Judges' shocker to Kenya Kwanza leadership in National Assembly

Politics

By Kamau Muthoni

1 hr ago

Prof Ogot's storytelling, mentoring and African scholarship journey

Prof Ogot's storytelling, mentoring and African scholarship journey

Opinion

By Maurice Amutabi

1 hr ago

Truckers face mandatory use of planned Sh352b Mombasa-Nairobi Expressway

Premium Truckers face mandatory use of planned Sh352b Mombasa-Nairobi Expressway

Business

By Macharia Kamau

1 hr ago

Suez Canal disruptions cost Kenyan fresh produce exporters

Suez Canal disruptions cost Kenyan fresh produce exporters

Business

By Macharia Kamau

1 hr ago

KNH under scrutiny after patient brutally murdered in the ward

KNH under scrutiny after patient brutally murdered in the ward

National

By Jacinta Mutura

1 hr ago

Mambo Mbotela: Iconic voice that shaped a nation softly falls silent

Mambo Mbotela: Iconic voice that shaped a nation softly falls silent

National

By Mike Kihaki

1 hr ago