Kenya Television Network

Kenya Television Network (KTN) stands out as one of the top TV stations in Kenya. Its main office is situated on Mombasa Road in Nairobi, specifically at the Standard Group Centre. Established in March 1990 by Jared Kangwana, KTN was the first privately owned television station in Africa that did not require a subscription, and it played a key role in ending KBC's monopoly in the Kenyan broadcasting landscape.

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Inside struggling Kenya state-owned companies, entities

1 day ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Daniel Chege

President William Ruto, chairs a Cabinet Meeting at State House, Nairobi on 29/4/2025.[PCSSeveral government parastatals are struggling to continue with their operations after the government earmarked them for dissolution, merging or privatization and has since starved them of funds. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a WeekSubscribe Today & Save!Get StartedUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly Newsletters
How to manage emotional spending

1 day ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Esther Muchene

How to manage emotional spending (Photo: iStock)Financial discipline is not for the faint-hearted. We can plan, budget and lay out sound investment strategies all day long, but when it comes to following through, something happens. You realise that this goes beyond impulse buying and that there is a distinct pattern of spending designed to regulate emotional states. This could be in response to stress, boredom, sadness, loneliness or even as a form of self-reward after achieving something.
America's implosion: Trump-Musk feud reveals fight for power, deals, ultimate betrayal

1 day ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Peter Theuri

US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (R) speak in the Oval Office before departing the White House in Washington, DC, on the way to Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida on March 14, 2025.
Day scholars to join boarding schools from January 2026

1 day ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

Pupils at Nyandarua Boarding Primary School parade where parents also attended to file a petition. [Photo/James Munyeki]Boarding secondary schools across the country will be required to admit day scholars starting January next year. The initiative is part of new guidelines by the Ministry of Education, seen by The Saturday Standard, to accommodate the first cohort of Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
State acquires more land for Sh20 billion Mwache dam for planting trees

1 day ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Beja

Some of the tools abandoned by Sinohydro Mwache Dam workers at Mwache in Kwale County. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]The government has acquired more land for planting trees around the Sh20 billion Mwache multipurpose dam to mitigate against siltation. Ministry of Water project engineer Simon Kibachio said the government has acquired a 30-metre wide land around the dam for planting trees to protect the project against siltation.
Kindiki defends record ahead of President's visit to Ukambani

2 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Philip Muasya |Erastus M Mulwa |Stephen Nzioka

President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki during the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. May 28th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday led a high profile delegation to Ukambani in what appears to be a strategic plan to woo the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
End of free education? Why parents may fund public schools again

2 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi

‎Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba during the National Drama and Film Festival Gala at Melvin Jones Academy in Nakuru on April 15, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]Parents could soon be thrust at the centre of financing their children’s education after enjoying more than two decades of free primary and free day secondary education.
Court blocks quest of MPs to retain CDF

2 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Kamau Muthoni

High court Judge Lawrence Mugambi follows proceedings during the hearing of petitions challenging the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome and six Supreme Court judges at a Milimani court on Friday, May 16, 2025. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]The High Court in Nairobi on Thursday dealt Members of Parliament a major blow by freezing their umpteenth quest to retain control over the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
Three Killed, Seven Injured in Ongoing Land Dispute in Lolgorian

2 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | George Sayagie

A Farm in Mau Narok, Njoro, on March 25, 2025, [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]Three people have been confirmed dead and seven others seriously injured following a violent confrontation between police officers and residents in Kimintet Ward, Transmara South, Narok County. The clash occurred on Wednesday at around 3:00 p.m., marking the culmination of a two-day standoff over a disputed piece of prime land allegedly sold by the local community over fifty years ago.
Taita Taveta MCAs demand probe over graft claims in county

3 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Renson Mnyamwezi

Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime. [File, Standard]A section of Taita Taveta MCAs has called for an investigation into alleged massive graft, frequent trips, and skewed appointments and promotions in the county. The four MCAs, recently removed from the Budget and Public Accounts Committee, want both the executive and assembly investigated over alleged malpractices.