Alfred Mutua opens up on Boniface Mwangi beef, marital split and State House

Politics

The 51-year-old Machakos governor, who has mastered the art of rerouting communication to his advantage, is suave and quick witted. To some, he has a tongue that can get him out of trouble, but at times, also get him deep in to it. Whichever ditch he unintentionally fin...
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By Brian Okoth | 5 hours ago

Alfred Mutua opens up on Boniface Mwangi beef, marital split and State House

Did UK soldier take part in Kenyan woman murder?

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Did UK soldier take part in Kenyan woman murder?

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Lamu Senator in gun drama, woman hurt

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Lamu Senator in gun drama, woman hurt

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ODM leaders open new office in Ndhiwa in voter drive

By James Omoro and Eric Abuga | 53 minutes ago

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By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 hour ago

Kenya Power employee lauded for heroic acts by the vulnerable

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NATIONAL

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Field Marshal Mwariama: Gallant fighter who scared the Brits

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Migori's Obados and Oluochs: A tale of prosecuted families

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National

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National

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COUNTIES

ODM leaders open new office in Ndhiwa in voter drive

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has opened an office in Ndhiwa Constituency to aid in voter registration.

By James Omoro and Eric Abuga | 53 minutes ago

ODM leaders open new office in Ndhiwa in voter drive

By James Omoro and Eric Abuga | 53 minutes ago

Kenya Power employee lauded for heroic acts by the vulnerable

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 hour ago

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By Erick Abuga | 1 hour ago

Shopkeeper kills customer over Sh400 debt

By Winfrey Owino | 3 hours ago

Tree Talk: Creative play on nature in the great outdoors

By Mbugua Ng’ang’a | 4 hours ago

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By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 13 hours ago

Woman missing for over one week found dead in her house

By Daniel Chege | 17 hours ago

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By Renson Mnyamwezi | 18 hours ago

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By Gilbert Kimutai | 21 hours ago

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By Kennedy Gachuhi | 23 hours ago

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Fresh row over move to allocate Yala Swamp land to new investor

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Nakuru Muslim association leadership row rages in court

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BUSINESS

No questions over million shilling transactions opens taps for campaign billions

BUSINESS

Data available shows that cash outside of banks has tended to surge during the election period..

By Dominic Omondi | 7 hours ago

Making decent work a reality for everyone

WORK LIFE

Work-life boundaries have blurred and there has been growing concern about the impact of new ways of working on physical and mental health..

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Kenya's brand value up by 8pc in one year on UK trade deal

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 13 hours ago

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WORK LIFE

By Peter Theuri | 13 hours ago

Farmers can help fight climate change, hunger via agroforestry

OPINION

By Joy Kivata | 13 hours ago

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BUSINESS

By Standard Correspondent | 20 hours ago

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BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 1 day ago

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OPINION

The good, bad and ugly of EA’s crude oil project

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Somalia border row, the Smith Hempstone cables and glimpse of oil cartels’ secret talks

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Under 20 organisers have done Kenya proud

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Why nations should step up efforts to secure biodiversity

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Why nations should step up efforts to secure biodiversity

Our post-Covid recovery plan must focus on the consumer

By Isaac Kalua Green | 13 hours ago

Our post-Covid recovery plan must focus on the consumer

CARTOONS

Beware! Curfew or no curfew

Beware! Curfew or no curfew

By Harry | 1 day ago

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COLUMNISTS

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The Asian heroes who braved the lions of Tsavo and Kenyans who fought the Japanese in the jungles of Burma

By Clay Muganda | 13 hours ago

It’s time Kenyans stopped lapping on empty promises from politicians

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 1 day ago

How verdict on judges puts separation of powers in peril

Who is running for Speaker of the National Assembly?

By Ken Opalo | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ruto forges ahead with tour of Busia despite hostile reception

Rowdy youth force DP Ruto's entourage to use alternative route. He promises to tap into youth’s energy and skills if elected.

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 hour ago

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

‘Forces of doom’ keen to scuttle our plans, say Kalonzo and Mudavadi

Mudavadi and Kalonzo protested at what they considered gimmicks aimed at breaking up the outfit and portraying its leaders as non-starters.

By Oscar Obonyo | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Why OKA chiefs could return to drawing board in 2022 contest

By Special Correspondent | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Governor Samboja hires foreign musicians to spice up re-election campaigns

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

We're untainted and best for Statehouse, Karua, Kibwana, Kituyi declare

Members of the National Alliance for Change have kicked off nationwide tours to popularise their presidential bids.

By Ndungu Gachane | 18 hours ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 18 hours ago

HEALTH WATCH: Why is eye care important? Even as 7.5M Kenyans reported to have treatable eye disease

VIDEO

HEALTH WATCH: Why is eye care important? Even as 7.5M Kenyans reported to have treatable eye disease

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Swimmers break meet records in day 1 of the Swimming Gala at Makini

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Wesley Kiprono emerges overall winner of 2nd Leg of 2021/22 Standard County Golf series

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SPORTS

Abel Kipchumba leads Kenyan 1-5 finish at the Valencia Half Marathon

By Stephen Rutto | 45 minutes ago

Abel Kipchumba leads Kenyan 1-5 finish at the Valencia Half Marathon

Nairobi, Nakuru win National Para-volley titles

By Ben Ahenda | 2 hours ago

Nairobi, Nakuru win National Para-volley titles

Vote for Kipchoge and Faith

By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen | 3 hours ago

Vote for Kipchoge and Faith

Gor Mahia v Al Ahly Merowe CAF Confederation Cup clash cancelled

By Robert Abong'o | 3 hours ago

Gor Mahia v Al Ahly Merowe CAF Confederation Cup clash cancelled

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Field Marshal Mwariama: Gallant fighter who scared the Brits

Field Marshal Mwariama: Gallant fighter who scared the Brits

By Ndungu Gachane | 4 hours ago

Somalia border row, the Smith Hempstone cables and glimpse of oil cartels’ secret talks

Somalia border row, the Smith Hempstone cables and glimpse of oil cartels’ secret talks

By Kamau Ngotho | 4 hours ago

The Asian heroes who braved the lions of Tsavo and Kenyans who fought the Japanese in the jungles of Burma

The Asian heroes who braved the lions of Tsavo and Kenyans who fought the Japanese in the jungles of Burma

The Asian heroes who braved the lions of Tsavo and Kenyans who fought the Japanese in the jungles of Burma

Kenya is home to a group of forgotten heroes who fought for the British Empire before Uhuru (independence).

By XN Iraki | 3 hours ago

Forget plastic Americanism: Here’s Kenyan culture

Forget plastic Americanism: Here’s Kenyan culture

By Stevens Muendo | 4 hours ago

Heroes: Meet ordinary people who make a difference

Heroes: Meet ordinary people who make a difference

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 4 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

23 ^rd October 2021

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

22 ^nd October 2021

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

21 ^st October 2021

A close shave

A close shave

17 ^th October 2021

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

16 ^th October 2021

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

15 ^th October 2021

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

14 ^th October 2021

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

11 ^th October 2021

Do not feed the monkeys!

Do not feed the monkeys!

10 ^th October 2021

Justice: When chains become the only option

Justice: When chains become the only option

09 ^th October 2021

Kisii's bat colonies

Kisii's bat colonies

08 ^th October 2021

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

04 ^th October 2021

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WORLD

Haiti gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped missionaries

By Reuters | 30 minutes ago

Haiti gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped missionaries

Uhuru condoles with family of AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki

By PSCU | 2 days ago

Uhuru condoles with family of AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki

Rwandan prosecutors to appeal verdict for 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Rwandan prosecutors to appeal verdict for 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

Benin parliament votes to legalise abortion

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Benin parliament votes to legalise abortion

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FACT CHECK

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

No aspect of bra wearing is associated with risks of breast cancer

By Jael Mboga | 10 days ago

What you should know about Agnes Tirop

By Amos Mabinda | 10 days ago

Utamaduni Day or Huduma Day?

By Jael Mboga | 13 days ago

Charles Njonjo's death reports and why Twitter is a haven for fake news

By Jael Mboga | 14 days ago

How secret offshore companies work

By Brian Okoth | 19 days ago

How Joyciline Jepkosgei beat champions in London Marathon

By Winfrey Owino | 20 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Like most men, I didn’t believe I had breast cancer

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Lydiah Nyawira | 2 days ago

The pill that postpones your menses: Is it harmful?

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

Nairobi leads in number of fully vaccinated as Covid-19 cases up by 67

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

New polio vaccine to save millions of children from fresh outbreaks

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bar owners propose free beer for Covid jab

By Davis Muli | 21 hours ago

Bar owners propose free beer for Covid jab

Prop gun in Alec Baldwin accidental movie set shooting had live rounds, police say

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Prop gun in Alec Baldwin accidental movie set shooting had live rounds, police say

White slip-on shoes flying off shelves thanks to Squid Game

By Reuters | 1 day ago

White slip-on shoes flying off shelves thanks to Squid Game

Vera Sidika: I told my doctor I didn’t want to feel any pain

By Davis Muli | 1 day ago

Vera Sidika: I told my doctor I didn’t want to feel any pain

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THE NAIROBIAN

Man jailed for six years for killing infant after mother rejected him

Man jailed for six years for killing infant after mother rejected him

By Lillian Chepkoech | 31 minutes ago

Woman in court for calling neighbour a witch

Woman in court for calling neighbour a witch

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 3 hours ago

ACK Reverend caught in scandal over wife

ACK Reverend caught in scandal over wife

By Hudson Gumbihi | 6 hours ago

Aunt Flo: How athletes cope with their menses during training, competitions

Aunt Flo: How athletes cope with their menses during training, competitions

SPORTS

By Stephen Rutto | 18 hours ago

Ngong' residents protest condom littering by brothels

Ngong' residents protest condom littering by brothels

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Why every farmer must start harvesting rain water

Why every farmer must start harvesting rain water

By Hellen Miseda | 2 hours ago

Push-pull technology vital in enhancing agricultural productivity

By Stephen Wakhu | 2 hours ago

Agriculture CS given a week to formulate plan to reduce cost of animal feed

By Jael Mboga | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Trendsetters: Learn the art of modesty, class and chic with Little Nomad

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Trendsetters: Learn the art of modesty, class and chic with Little Nomad

Japanese beauty secrets you can adopt

By Pauline Muindi | 1 day ago

Japanese beauty secrets you can adopt

The scourge of breast cancer: A survivor's story

By Esther Muchene and Kirsten Kanja | 1 day ago

The scourge of breast cancer: A survivor's story

Chef Sara Ahlberg: Pasta is my superfood

By Rose Kwamboka | 2 days ago

Chef Sara Ahlberg: Pasta is my superfood

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