The Standard Media Group joined Kenyans in celebrating Valentine's Day across the country, appreciating loyal readers and partners with flowers and newspapers. The festivities occurred despite a recent warning from the Central Bank of Kenya regarding "money bouquets."

• Standard Media Group teams distributed roses and newspapers to readers and vendors in cities like Nakuru City, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Kisii town.
• The Central Bank of Kenya had issued a public notice on February 2, 2026, cautioning against the defacing or mutilation of Kenyan currency.
• In Nakuru, the Manchester United Kenya Fans, Nakuru Chapter, hosted a blood drive, while Supertricks Events Management organized a celebration for 160 children from eight children’s homes in Kericho County.