ELECTION 2022

The looming danger of state capture by free felons during the general election

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Out of the 241 tainted aspirants, barely 10 have been barred by IEBC from vying.
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By Kibe Mungai | 14 minutes ago

The looming danger of state capture by free felons during the general election

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Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera wins WRC Safari Rally Kenya

By Ochieng Oyugi | 1 hour ago

Is Moses Kuria a master schemer or tough politician who won't take chances?

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Is Moses Kuria a master schemer or tough politician who won't take chances?

By Ndung’u Gachane | 8 hours ago

Body of Tom Okwach retrieved from Abimbo goldmine in Siaya

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By Winfrey Owino | 6 hours ago

Raila Odinga's big task to accommodate Uhuru's CSs, competing interests

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By Josphat Thiongó | 8 hours ago

More hunger on the way as food inflation goes past 28-month high

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Igathe apologises over remarks that irked Somali community

By Winfrey Owino | 2 hours ago

Igathe apologises over remarks that irked Somali community

Manifestos show Vihiga governor candidates betting on women, youth

By Brian Kisanji | 2 hours ago

Manifestos show Vihiga governor candidates betting on women, youth

Disquiet as police intensify disarmament drive

By Stephen Rutto | 3 hours ago

Disquiet as police intensify disarmament drive

All five Kenyan world champions to defend titles in the US

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

All five Kenyan world champions to defend titles in the US

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NATIONAL

One feared dead, scores injured in Nairobi Expressway pile-up

One feared dead, scores injured in Nairobi Expressway pile-up

By Winfrey Owino | 7 hours ago

Military veterans laud new law allowing service after retirement

Military veterans laud new law allowing service after retirement

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 7 hours ago

Lang'ata Road should have been Ras Makonnen to fete Jomo's friend

Lang'ata Road should have been Ras Makonnen to fete Jomo's friend

By Kamau Ngotho | 9 hours ago

When politicians invest in lies to gain power, doom awaits the people

When politicians invest in lies to gain power, doom awaits the people

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LSK asks DPP, DCI to end fight over powers to draft charge sheets

LSK asks DPP, DCI to end fight over powers to draft charge sheets

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Manifestos show Vihiga governor candidates betting on women, youth

Wilber Ottichilo is facing it off with former governor Moses Akaranga of PPoK, Senator George Khaniri (UDP), Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi ANC and former County Secretary Francis Ominde

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Manifestos show Vihiga governor candidates betting on women, youth

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By Stephen Rutto | 3 hours ago

One feared dead, scores injured in Nairobi Expressway pile-up

By Winfrey Owino | 7 hours ago

Couple gives account of 'miracle birth' that will see another Italian nun become a Saint

By Phares Mutembei | 7 hours ago

Luo elders council losing its voice in the wake of political endorsements

By Sharon Owino | 10 hours ago

Mt Kenya elephant in the room: Is voter apathy the understated 2022 decider?

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 10 hours ago

Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics

By Julius Chepkwony | 12 hours ago

What Nakuru residents expect from next governor

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 13 hours ago

Ruto faults Uhuru, Raila over high cost of living

By Joackim Bwana | 17 hours ago

Five die, four go blind after consuming illicit brew

By Muriithi Mugo | 20 hours ago

Uhuru to launch legacy projects in Coast next month

By Kelvin Karani | 1 day ago

'We won't drop out': Azimio faces tough test as candidates defy calls to drop bid

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

Government spells out ambitious plans to upgrade Coast economy

By Bernard Sanga | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Safari Rally: Traders bag mixed fortunes as fans rev up sleepy lake town

BUSINESS

Hotels in Naivasha booked to full capacity as fans throng town for annual rally event. Food traders count losses despite paying hefty county licence fees..

By Antony Gitonga | 8 hours ago

Are we seeing early indicators of a financial crisis?

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By Odhiambo Ramogi | 17 hours ago

More women now take up leadership positions in firms

BUSINESS

By Peter Theuri and Nancy Nzau | 17 hours ago

Young vulnerable women benefit from new vocational training

BUSINESS

By James Wanzala | 17 hours ago

Big test for tech giants as court hears Facebook's landmark case

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 22 hours ago

Why Kenya had borrow to repay a Sh17b Chinese loan

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

Battle for control of South Sudan cargo at Port of Mombasa rages

BUSINESS

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

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OPINION

A criminal manifesto high on illegality is huge threat to law

By Koki Muli Grignon | 4 hours ago

A criminal manifesto high on illegality is huge threat to law

Social media now a battleground for votes, but...

By Davis Malombe | 6 hours ago

Social media now a battleground for votes, but...

Four economic measures the next government should take

By Isaac Kalua Green | 6 hours ago

Four economic measures the next government should take

How safeguarding policy will protect our sports talents

By Francis Ochieng | 6 hours ago

How safeguarding policy will protect our sports talents

Why Karua will make best Deputy President

By Daisy Maritim Maina | 6 hours ago

Why Karua will make best Deputy President

CARTOONS

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Safari rally safety

Safari rally safety

By Harrison Muriuki | 1 day ago

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COLUMNISTS

By XN Iraki | 12 hours ago

Why degree certificate faces bleak future

By David Oginde | 16 hours ago

By allowing easy divorce, the court opened a Pandora's box

By Clay Muganda | 17 hours ago

Colour of police uniform a minor detail but it's safe to face trivialities

No Mr President, we are not yet brave enough to undo land theft

By Barrack Muluka | 1 day ago

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Igathe apologises over remarks that irked Somali community

Igathe made the remarks last Friday, when he met members of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA).

By Winfrey Owino | 2 hours ago

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POLITICS

Raila and Karua to virtually address Kenyan Diaspora

Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua are expected to address an estimated 15,000 diaspora Kenyans tonight to make a case for their candidature.

By Godfrey Ombogo | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Matiang'i dismisses Ruto forays in Gusii

By Stanley Ongwae | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Azimio: We're on course for economic liberation

By Edwin Nyarangi | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Wafula Chebukati: Media, political parties free to tally election results but...

He said the media can report the correct results as announced by the presiding officers and constituency returning officers but the commission retains the right to declare the winner.

By Willis Oketch | 8 hours ago

By Willis Oketch | 8 hours ago

Kenya Private schools association to mobilize its members to build more classes

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Kenya Private schools association to mobilize its members to build more classes

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Raila maintains that he will not ban the importation and selling of Mitumba should he be elected

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Who killed them? Men whose bodies were found in Lari forest identified

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Ruto's tirade: DP Ruto claims some big shots in government are deliberately evading taxes

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SPORTS

All five Kenyan world champions to defend titles in the US

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

All five Kenyan world champions to defend titles in the US

Maria Bianchi splashes to victory at national gala

By Ernest Ndunda | 3 hours ago

Maria Bianchi splashes to victory at national gala

Odera wary of Uganda as 15s team prepares for World Cup qualifiers

By Washington Onyango | 5 hours ago

Odera wary of Uganda as 15s team prepares for World Cup qualifiers

Bale set to join MLS side Los Angeles FC

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Bale set to join MLS side Los Angeles FC

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Nairobi to Mara: Lions who ruled the world

Nairobi to Mara: Lions who ruled the world

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Earn from art: New age solutions to old problems

Earn from art: New age solutions to old problems

By Muhunyo Maina | 5 hours ago

The looming danger of state capture by free felons during the general election

The looming danger of state capture by free felons during the general election

The looming danger of state capture by free felons during the general election

Out of the 241 tainted aspirants, barely 10 have been barred by IEBC from vying.

By Kibe Mungai | 14 minutes ago

Why Karua will make best Deputy President

Why Karua will make best Deputy President

By Daisy Maritim Maina | 6 hours ago

Couple gives account of 'miracle birth' that will see another Italian nun become a Saint

Couple gives account of 'miracle birth' that will see another Italian nun become a Saint

By Phares Mutembei | 7 hours ago

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2022 World Rally Championship

2022 World Rally Championship

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Kenya Kwanza, Babu Owino supporters clash at Jacaranda

Kenya Kwanza, Babu Owino supporters clash at Jacaranda

19 ^th June 2022

Akurinu Church at 100

Akurinu Church at 100

19 ^th June 2022

Queen's birthday celebration at British High Commission

Queen's birthday celebration at British High Commission

19 ^th June 2022

Day of the African Child

Day of the African Child

16 ^th June 2022

Call me Kiarie, says Dr Fryda after Kikuyu rituals

Call me Kiarie, says Dr Fryda after Kikuyu rituals

12 ^th June 2022

The changing, delightful, faces of George Wajackoyah

The changing, delightful, faces of George Wajackoyah

08 ^th June 2022

Raila Odinga launches Azimio manifesto

Raila Odinga launches Azimio manifesto

07 ^th June 2022

Raila cleared for fifth stab at presidency

Raila cleared for fifth stab at presidency

06 ^th June 2022

DP William Ruto's date with IEBC

DP William Ruto's date with IEBC

06 ^th June 2022

Madaraka Day: How eating competition stole the show in Kisumu

Madaraka Day: How eating competition stole the show in Kisumu

02 ^nd June 2022

Kenya's military show of strength at 59th Madaraka Day

Kenya's military show of strength at 59th Madaraka Day

01 ^st June 2022

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WORLD

Gunman kills two, injures 21 during Oslo Pride day

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

Gunman kills two, injures 21 during Oslo Pride day

Reactions to US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Reactions to US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

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FACT CHECK

Misleading: Gachagua's claim that US police drive drunk people home

Misleading: Gachagua's claim that US police drive drunk people home

The Standard Checkpoint rates this claim as misleading since it is upon the discretion of the arresting officer who determines what would be beneficial in a given case.

By Patrick Vidija | 6 days ago

Does fuel subsidy only favour the rich as Treasury CS Ukur Yatani says?

By Dominic Omondi | 10 days ago

Death Penalty no silver bullet for ending corruption

By Frankline Sunday | 11 days ago

Inside the controversial ICT Practitioners Bill

By Standard Checkpoint | 12 days ago

The Bible according to William Ruto

By Standard Team | 12 days ago

FALSE: It wasn't Martha Karua's portrait unveiled at Obama Foundation event

By Patrick Vidija and Mwangi Maina | 15 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Shortage of rotavirus vaccines to end by July - MoH

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gloria Milimu | 5 hours ago

Kigali Summit: Presidents commit Sh470b to end malaria, neglected diseases by 2030

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

Newborns at risk as shortage of the rotavirus vaccine is felt in various clinics

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 2 days ago

Covid-19 infections rise by 559

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By David Njaaga | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Juliani: My chapos are the only thing holding my relationship

By Davis Muli | 2 hours ago

Juliani: My chapos are the only thing holding my relationship

Akuku Danger thanks Kenyans for surpassing Sh824k medical bill

By Davis Muli | 3 hours ago

Akuku Danger thanks Kenyans for surpassing Sh824k medical bill

Harmonize proposes to Kajala, set to wed soon

By Davis Muli | 4 hours ago

Harmonize proposes to Kajala, set to wed soon

From Nairobi to Mara: Lions who ruled the world

By Jayne Rose Gacheri | 5 hours ago

From Nairobi to Mara: Lions who ruled the world

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THE NAIROBIAN

Watch it, family and friends can kill your dreams

Watch it, family and friends can kill your dreams

By Bishop David Muriithi | 1 hour ago

Church condemns Wajackoyah Roots Party

Church condemns Wajackoyah Roots Party

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 hour ago

Know common health problems affecting men over 65 years

Know common health problems affecting men over 65 years

By Dr Mercy Korir | 3 hours ago

Why mzungu makanga is begging for Sh400,000

Why mzungu makanga is begging for Sh400,000

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 4 hours ago

Here are ten people you will meet in church

Here are ten people you will meet in church

TEN THINGS

By James Mwangi | 8 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Honey bees feeling cozy in concrete beehives

Honey bees feeling cozy in concrete beehives

By Kelvin Ogega | 2 days ago

Cassava value added products

By Jennifer Anyango | 2 days ago

EU Commission to cut pesticides by half in 2030

By Standard Reporter | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Did your spouse just quit? Here is how to show your support

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Did your spouse just quit? Here is how to show your support

How to recognise toxic tendencies in those around you

By Nancy Nzalambi | 1 day ago

How to recognise toxic tendencies in those around you

What foods will improve our sex life?

By Chris Hart | 1 day ago

What foods will improve our sex life?

Confessions: Poor relationship with dad got me bad men

By Chris Hart | 1 day ago

Confessions: Poor relationship with dad got me bad men

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