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Inside Jubilee plan to puncture Ruto's hustlers movement wave

Politics

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party will from Thursday begin activities to revive the party after recent by election losses. The party will host ward representatives from six counties, the first in a series of meetings that seek to puncture the popularity of D...
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By Jacob Ng'etich | 6 hours ago

Inside Jubilee plan to puncture Ruto's hustlers movement wave

ODM boss crafts new power team for 2022

Politics

ODM boss crafts new power team for 2022

By Jacob Ng’etich and Eric Abuga | 6 hours ago

It is hellish life for Ugandan girls in Nairobi streets

National

It is hellish life for Ugandan girls in Nairobi streets

By Sirajurahman Abdullahi | 6 hours ago

Clogged, congested: The pain of an ailing referral healthcare system

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda | 6 hours ago

Mtito Andei, where slaves were abandoned to die

National

By Hudson Gumbihi | 6 hours ago

Covid 19: Hospitals report few ICU beds while others have no oxygen

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda | 6 hours ago

Why you can’t gloss over the boarding school issue

Education

By Antoney Luvinzu | 6 hours ago

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LATEST

Olympics: Faith leads Chebet and Jebitok into 1,500m women semi-finals

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 41 minutes ago

Olympics: Faith leads Chebet and Jebitok into 1,500m women semi-finals

Will Kenya finally open its medal account today?

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 6 hours ago

Will Kenya finally open its medal account today?

Olympics: Chepkoech and Kiyeng ready to deliver glory

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 6 hours ago

Olympics: Chepkoech and Kiyeng ready to deliver glory

Raila plans future of ODM, hints at working with One Kenya team

By Brian Kisanji | 6 hours ago

Raila plans future of ODM, hints at working with One Kenya team

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NATIONAL

Tough decisions deputy governors have to make ahead of next General Election

By Standard Team | 18 hours ago

Tough decisions deputy governors have to make ahead of next General Election

Tough decisions deputy governors have to make ahead of next General Election

National

By Standard Team | 18 hours ago

Bunge Chronicles: Super Sakaja's dreamy week ends on a low

By Brian Otieno | 18 hours ago

Bunge Chronicles: Super Sakaja's dreamy week ends on a low

Bunge Chronicles: Super Sakaja's dreamy week ends on a low

National

By Brian Otieno | 18 hours ago

Mzee Moi never politicked in church - retired bishop Yego

By Standard Reporter | 21 hours ago

Mzee Moi never politicked in church - retired bishop Yego

Mzee Moi never politicked in church - retired bishop Yego

National

By Standard Reporter | 21 hours ago

Vihiga’s ’Jesus Christ footprints’ could disappear before you say amen

By Brian Kisanji | 21 hours ago

Vihiga’s ’Jesus Christ footprints’ could disappear before you say amen

Vihiga’s ’Jesus Christ footprints’ could disappear before you say amen

National

By Brian Kisanji | 21 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Gideon to take action on stalled dam project as he warns cartels

Those behind embezzlement of Sh18 billion meant for Kirandich Dam to face legal action.

By Julius Chepkwony | 13 hours ago

Gideon to take action on stalled dam project as he warns cartels

By Julius Chepkwony | 13 hours ago

Mandera al-shabaab attack leaves three dead, one injured

By Mireri Junior | 13 hours ago

Confusion as Chetambe residents are ordered to vacate forest land

By Robert Amalemba | 16 hours ago

Woman strangles hubby for coming home drunk and empty handed

By Nikko Tanui | 21 hours ago

Shock as Migori man commits suicide after death of 'girlfriend'

By Anne Atieno | 21 hours ago

Village where pitiful university graduates toil in gold mine shafts

By Brian Kisanji | 23 hours ago

Woman arrested after businessman, whom she was with in lodging, dies

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 day ago

Man ‘slapped’ by Didmus Barasa speaks as Simba Arati offers advice

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Miraa farmers say crop discriminated against

By Phares Mutembei and Muriithi Mugo | 1 day ago

Help us find her, man pleads over daughter missing for 15 months

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Hope for needy students as county chips in with annual sponsorship

By Boniface Gikandi | 1 day ago

Ndeda : The forgotten outpost where only water, sand are free

By Isaiah Gwengi | 2 days ago

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BUSINESS

Covid pushes more Saccos to go digital

BUSINESS

The Covid-19 pandemic forced Saccos to go digital in new survival manoeuvres..

By Gardy Chacha | 6 hours ago

Regulator seeks law changes to subdue emerging market risks

BUSINESS

The regulatory changes target private markets including private equities, crowdfunding and venture capital types of investments..

By Graham Kajilwa | 6 hours ago

Survey: Why 40 pc of workers want to quit their jobs

WORK LIFE

By World Economic Forum | 20 hours ago

Local technology hubs coach Jua Kali innovators to become industrialists

MONEY & MARKET

By Peter Theuri | 21 hours ago

Kenya Breweries boss seeks review of turnover tax on businesses

BUSINESS

By Phares Mutembei | 1 day ago

Home or office? Study shows opinions about work after Covid-19

WORK LIFE

By World Economic Forum | 1 day ago

Expensive airtime and cooking gas push up the cost of living in July

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Commercialisation greatest threat to equitable education

By Wilson Sossion | 6 hours ago

Commercialisation greatest threat to equitable education

2022 General Election should be a turning point for our country

By Abdilatif Maalim Adan | 6 hours ago

2022 General Election should be a turning point for our country

Coups deta’t have no place in today’s world

By Editorial | 6 hours ago

Coups deta’t have no place in today’s world

Omanyala's feat should inspire budding sprint talents

By Editorial | 6 hours ago

Omanyala's feat should inspire budding sprint talents

Inadequate funding is hampering access to quality education

By Benard amaya | 6 hours ago

Inadequate funding is hampering access to quality education

CARTOONS

Battle for Mt Kenya

Battle for Mt Kenya

By CASSO | 1 day ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Macharia Munene | 6 hours ago

Kenya has interesting but challenging work at the UN Security Council

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 6 hours ago

Let’s talk practical issues

By Clay Muganda | 19 hours ago

Be good to Nick Mwendwa, he just epitomises Kenya’s value systems

Trickle down versus bottom up models: which one is better for Kenya?

By XN Iraki | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila plans future of ODM, hints at working with One Kenya team

ODM will hold delegates meetings in all regions starting with Nyanza to decide which coalition the party should join.

By Brian Kisanji | 6 hours ago

By Brian Kisanji | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Mudavadi: It will be hard to work with Raila, but don't rule it out

The former NASA allies who are working on a One Kenya Alliance deal are not ready yet to close the door on future engagements with Raila.

By Biketi Kikechi | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Former Baringo governor to face off with his successor in 2022 election

By Julius Chepkwony | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Join 'Hustler' camp - DP Ruto's Mt Kenya allies challenge Speaker Muturi

By Phares Mutembei | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Graft money big threat to the 2022 elections, Kalonzo warns

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says the country being destroyed by “utter theft” by leaders pretending to work for the electorate.

By Philip Mwakio | 18 hours ago

By Philip Mwakio | 18 hours ago

INSIDE SOURCE: How human traffickers are preying on vulnerable girls from the Karamojong region

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INSIDE SOURCE: How human traffickers are preying on vulnerable girls from the Karamojong region

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VIDEO

Community Health: How has Ruben Center helped change the health indicators in Mukuru Kwa Reuben?

8 hours ago

VIDEO

Passionate teacher from Kipkenda village in Elgeyo Marakwet county turns his compound into a museum

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VIDEO

6th edition of CEO's golf day held at Thika greens golf resort

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SPORTS

Olympics: Faith leads Chebet and Jebitok into 1,500m women semi-finals

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 41 minutes ago

Olympics: Faith leads Chebet and Jebitok into 1,500m women semi-finals

Will Kenya finally open its medal account today?

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 6 hours ago

Will Kenya finally open its medal account today?

Olympics: Chepkoech and Kiyeng ready to deliver glory

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 6 hours ago

Olympics: Chepkoech and Kiyeng ready to deliver glory

FKF fines Leopards, Gor Sh10m

By Washington Onyango | 9 hours ago

FKF fines Leopards, Gor Sh10m

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Clogged, congested: The pain of an ailing referral healthcare system

Clogged, congested: The pain of an ailing referral healthcare system

By Mercy Kahenda | 6 hours ago

Mtito Andei, where slaves were abandoned to die

Mtito Andei, where slaves were abandoned to die

By Hudson Gumbihi | 6 hours ago

It is hellish life for Ugandan girls in Nairobi streets

It is hellish life for Ugandan girls in Nairobi streets

It is hellish life for Ugandan girls in Nairobi streets

A nighttime ritual lays bare the terror a group of girls sold at Arapai market to the highest bidder, face in the city’s neighbourhoods.

By Sirajurahman Abdullahi | 6 hours ago

Covid 19: Hospitals report few ICU beds while others have no oxygen

Covid 19: Hospitals report few ICU beds while others have no oxygen

By Mercy Kahenda | 6 hours ago

Why you can’t gloss over the boarding school issue

Why you can’t gloss over the boarding school issue

By Antoney Luvinzu | 6 hours ago

PODCASTS

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POLITICS: Tuju on Kiambaa by-election and Jubilee/ ODM merger

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Kutoaminiana na kusalitiana katika NASA; hakuna utu-uzima

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PICTURE POWER

The legend of ‘Mrefu’, Kisii MCA Kepher Mogaka

The legend of ‘Mrefu’, Kisii MCA Kepher Mogaka

31^st July 2021

How record-high flood hit Soi Safari Lodge [2020]

How record-high flood hit Soi Safari Lodge [2020]

29^th July 2021

Heavy lifting: For the love of the potato

Heavy lifting: For the love of the potato

28^th July 2021

Shoes on a wire: Untangling the reasons why

Shoes on a wire: Untangling the reasons why

22^nd July 2021

Mursik: How it’s made

Mursik: How it’s made

21^st July 2021

Eid al-Adha celebrations, 2021

Eid al-Adha celebrations, 2021

20^th July 2021

Muguga by-election

Muguga by-election

15^th July 2021

Kiambaa decides

Kiambaa decides

15^th July 2021

Famous statues of Nairobi

Famous statues of Nairobi

14^th July 2021

Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

13^th July 2021

Calf born with only two legs in Kakamega

Calf born with only two legs in Kakamega

13^th July 2021

Monkey fight!

Monkey fight!

13^th July 2021

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WORLD

Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 19 hours ago

Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

Self-proclaimed miracle healer Babu wa Loliondo is dead

By Betty Njeru and Agencies | 2 days ago

Self-proclaimed miracle healer Babu wa Loliondo is dead

Ugandan opposition, activists denounce digital car tracker plan

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Ugandan opposition, activists denounce digital car tracker plan

France calls UK quarantine rules discriminatory, excessive

By Reuters | 3 days ago

France calls UK quarantine rules discriminatory, excessive

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FACT CHECK

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Smoking Marijuana is harmless: Various groups, including #LegalizeIt! have termed marijuana a natural herb and want it legalized.

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 6 days ago

False: Anti-sex beds not installed at the 2020 Olympics

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 13 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

By Rose Kwamboka | 20 days ago

Covid-19: Are digital health passports a good idea?

By Thomson Reuters Foundation | 21 days ago

Factbox: Italy's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 21 days ago

Why Jua Kali artisans face highest risk of hearing loss

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 6 hours ago

Crafty traders stifling Kenya’s war on plastics

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 6 hours ago

Kisii hospital facing big burden of mental illness

MENTAL HEALTH

By Erick Abuga | 6 hours ago

Inside county’s strategy to beat cancer and diabetes

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Titus Too | 6 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

DJ Steve Junior: I'm not about to retire

By Stevens Muendo | 15 hours ago

DJ Steve Junior: I'm not about to retire

Quality bedroom marathons: 10 habits of successful couples

By Jaqueline Mahugu | 16 hours ago

Quality bedroom marathons: 10 habits of successful couples

There is more to Mara than wildebeests

By Peter Muiruri | 18 hours ago

There is more to Mara than wildebeests

Eight exciting video games coming out this August

By Boniface Mithika | 19 hours ago

Eight exciting video games coming out this August

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THE NAIROBIAN

‘Checklist’ ya kukagua mpenzi bora

‘Checklist’ ya kukagua mpenzi bora

By Stephen Mburu | 16 hours ago

Hawker in court for burning customer's face

Hawker in court for burning customer's face

By Lilian Chepkoech | 20 hours ago

Lorry driver thrown into police cells for ‘reporting’ officers after son’s accident

Lorry driver thrown into police cells for ‘reporting’ officers after son’s accident

NEWS

By Hudson Gumbihi | 22 hours ago

Behind every successful man is a woman?

Behind every successful man is a woman?

RETROSEXUAL

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Hope for pyrethrum farmers as State and county pump in funds

Hope for pyrethrum farmers as State and county pump in funds

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 15 hours ago

How to make 10 times more from five cassava tubers

By Gardy Chacha | 17 hours ago

Want to grow cassava? Your complete guide

By Monica Njoki Thuo | 18 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

How to meal plan with your partner

By Alli Hoff Kosik | 18 hours ago

How to meal plan with your partner

#FashionTips: It’s a lacy affair

By Lucy Robi | 19 hours ago

#FashionTips: It’s a lacy affair

Easy recipe: Chicken with fried rice and coconut sukuma

By Chef Ali Mandhry | 20 hours ago

Easy recipe: Chicken with fried rice and coconut sukuma

Meet the two women restoring Nairobi’s iconic libraries

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 21 hours ago

Meet the two women restoring Nairobi’s iconic libraries

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