ELECTION 2022

Martha Karua: The rise of the Iron Lady

Politics

Narc Kenya leader’s parents describe her as decisive, firm but obedient and respectful. Karua defended President Kibaki after the disputed 2007 elections and walked out on Moi.
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By Ndung’u Gachane | 3 hours ago

Martha Karua: The rise of the Iron Lady

How British shareholders Linkham burnt their fingers at Resolution Health

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How British shareholders Linkham burnt their fingers at Resolution Health

By Patrick Alushula | 3 hours ago

Whereabouts of student who received Sh108m 'gift' unknown

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Whereabouts of student who received Sh108m 'gift' unknown

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Watch this space, Martha Karua pledges to deliver Mt Kenya votes

Politics

By Stephanie Wangari | 3 hours ago

Meet Kenya's Sh30m-a-month bank chief executives

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By Patrick Alushula | 3 hours ago

Raila, Karua: Strange bedfellows with rich reform credentials

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By Edwin Nyarangi | 3 hours ago

Sleeping in separate rooms could lead to divorce

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NATIONAL

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Kisumu Airport expanded, roads carpeted as Africities meet starts

A key road off the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway whose completion had stalled for more than five years was completed.

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

Kisumu Airport expanded, roads carpeted as Africities meet starts

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By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Lake region bloc counties get Sh2.8 billion to improve sanitation

By Bernard Lusigi | 1 day ago

DCI identifies suspect in KIMC student murder

By Winfrey Owino | 2 days ago

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

By Steve Mkawale | 2 days ago

Peter Munya says DP Ruto gave Mt Kenya a raw deal

By James Wanzala | 2 days ago

Amason Kingi's big gamble in bid to end ODM dominance

By Bernard Sanga | 2 days ago

Shots fired as chaos mars Raila's rally in Mombasa

By Willis Oketch | 2 days ago

Sankok son buried as politicians call on police to let family mourn

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BUSINESS

Guests get discounts as airlines scramble for Africities summit

BUSINESS

To cater to guests travelling between Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya Airways has introduced discounts of up to 20 per cent on its Business and Economy Class on its flight services..

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 hour ago

Audit report: 17 parastatals fail to repay Sh218b loan arrears

BUSINESS

Total outstanding parastatal loans reached Sh921 billion as of June 2021. Treasury says Kenya Railways owes Sh473 billion in legacy debt, but the corporation puts the figure at Sh275 billion..

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OPINION

It's in Uhuru Kenyatta's interest that Raila wins

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 2 hours ago

It's in Uhuru Kenyatta's interest that Raila wins

Kenya Kwanza deal: The hardest task for Mudavadi, Wetang'ula

By Alexander Chagema | 5 hours ago

Kenya Kwanza deal: The hardest task for Mudavadi, Wetang'ula

Why the role of technical institutions in innovation cannot be gainsaid

By XN Iraki | 11 hours ago

Why the role of technical institutions in innovation cannot be gainsaid

Kenyan LGBTIQ persons are not asking for any special treatment

By Stellah Bosire | 11 hours ago

Kenyan LGBTIQ persons are not asking for any special treatment

Government should act now to stop looming climate crisis at the Coast

By Njoroge Kinuthia | 11 hours ago

Government should act now to stop looming climate crisis at the Coast

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COLUMNISTS

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

Harsh laws needed to protect parents from thieving school heads

By David Oginde | 2 days ago

Why the Kenya we want has been elusive

By Peter Kimani | 4 days ago

Alas, the Nairobi Expressway is at hand, but not for all

Raila, politicians aren't leaving Azimio because they are happy

By Michael Ndonye | 4 days ago

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POLITICS

Court forwards petition seeking to bar Sonko's governorship bid

In Nairobi, the impeachment case against the former governor is pending at the Supreme Court.

By Joackim Bwana and Kelvin Karani | 15 minutes ago

By Joackim Bwana and Kelvin Karani | 15 minutes ago

POLITICS

MDG party lauds nomination of Karua as Raila's running mate

MDG termed the move as a milestone in Kenyan political history saying such an appointment shows Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Alliance adheres to the two-thirds gender rule.

By Mike Kihaki | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Rejected Kalonzo picks Sunkuli as running mate

By Edwin Nyarangi | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila picks Martha Karua for deputy, calls her fighter with safe pair of hands

By Judah Ben-Hur | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Kalonzo Musyoka returns to run for president on Wiper

Mr Musyoka had insisted that he was the obvious pick for Raila running mate. Yesterday, Wiper National Executive Council unanimously endorsed him to run for president.

By Jacob Ng’etich | 11 hours ago

By Jacob Ng’etich | 11 hours ago

Martha Karua winning card: Why Raila Odinga settled on Martha Karua as his running mate

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Martha Karua winning card: Why Raila Odinga settled on Martha Karua as his running mate

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Kalonzo Musyoka quits Azimio, cites betrayal

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Kithure Kindiki turns down any appointive position should Ruto clinch power in August 9th polls

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Karua of many firsts: A look at lady of many firsts who has walked out on two sitting presidents

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SPORTS

We didn't deserve to be on the pitch: Xhaka blasts team mates

By Reuters | 6 minutes ago

We didn't deserve to be on the pitch: Xhaka blasts team mates

Lejirma wins KGU's Golf Park Open Championship

By Maarufu Mohamed | 1 hour ago

Lejirma wins KGU's Golf Park Open Championship

Down to the wire in KPL title battle

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Down to the wire in KPL title battle

Kenyans give thanks for a job well done after their triumph in Brazil

By Ochieng Oyugi | 11 hours ago

Kenyans give thanks for a job well done after their triumph in Brazil

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Audit report: 17 parastatals fail to repay Sh218b loan arrears

Audit report: 17 parastatals fail to repay Sh218b loan arrears

By Frankline Sunday | 2 hours ago

Martha Karua: The rise of the Iron Lady

Martha Karua: The rise of the Iron Lady

By Ndung’u Gachane | 3 hours ago

It's in Uhuru Kenyatta's interest that Raila wins

It's in Uhuru Kenyatta's interest that Raila wins

It's in Uhuru Kenyatta's interest that Raila wins

President Uhuru Kenyatta once called his deputy William Ruto "an uncontrolled missile”. I believe he learnt this during their first term.

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 2 hours ago

How British shareholders Linkham burnt their fingers at Resolution Health

How British shareholders Linkham burnt their fingers at Resolution Health

By Patrick Alushula | 3 hours ago

Raila, Karua: Strange bedfellows with rich reform credentials

Raila, Karua: Strange bedfellows with rich reform credentials

By Edwin Nyarangi | 3 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

26 ^th April 2022

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

24 ^th April 2022

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

22 ^nd April 2022

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

21 ^st April 2022

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

11 ^th April 2022

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

08 ^th April 2022

World’s most eccentric beards

World’s most eccentric beards

27 ^th March 2022

21-gun salute

21-gun salute

26 ^th March 2022

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

25 ^th March 2022

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When alleged boda boda riders turned rogue, torched vehicles

24 ^th March 2022

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

18 ^th March 2022

Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

14 ^th March 2022

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FACT CHECK

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

Screenshots doing rounds in social media that Kamala Harris and Samia Suluhu have congratulated Martha Karua for her nomination as Raila Odinga’s running mate are doctored.

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