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Top honours for 264 teachers whose schools excelled in last year's exams

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Top honours for 264 teachers whose schools excelled in last year's exams

Six other teachers were awarded for leading the most improved schools in last year's KCPE.

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Real Madrid beat Shakhtar to stay perfect in Champions League

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Real Madrid beat Shakhtar to stay perfect in Champions League

Inflation adjustments on excise tax rates hurting businesses, consumers

By Anthony Mwangi 16 mins ago

Inflation adjustments on excise tax rates hurting businesses, consumers

Agriculture innovations can end cycle of poverty among farmers

By Jean Jacques Mbonigaba Muhinda 16 mins ago

Agriculture innovations can end cycle of poverty among farmers

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Enact policy to reduce abuse of migrant domestic workers

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EACC moves to court to recover Sh21m embezzled by private firm and state corporation

EACC moves to court to recover Sh21m embezzled by private firm and state corporation

By George Maringa 2 hrs ago

When 'Jah' reference was declared devil worship in schools

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By Nzau Musau 3 hrs ago

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List of 40 digital lenders under probe for breaching the privacy of Kenyans

By Mate Tongola 4 hrs ago

Alarm as Kenya adds least State forest acreage in 23 years

Alarm as Kenya adds least State forest acreage in 23 years

By Ronald Bett 6 hrs ago

Day Mudavadi celebrated first job with Sh75,000 car

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By Amos Kareithi 7 hrs ago

Ruto makes impromptu visit to Parliament

Ruto makes impromptu visit to Parliament

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Official 'devil worship' inquiry indicted Freemasons

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Collapse of Mombasa nightlife kills hopes of vibrant 24-hour economy

In 2008, Mombasa port started to operate all day and night but the initiative has not been fully actualised largely due to resistance from some State agencies and private firms.

By Benard Sanga 16 mins ago

Collapse of Mombasa nightlife kills hopes of vibrant 24-hour economy

Over 100 children in mandera exposed to drought-related diseases

Over 100 children in mandera exposed to drought-related diseases

By Ibrahim Adan Ali 6 hrs ago

MP loses Sh700,000 to robbers while heading home from nightclub

MP loses Sh700,000 to robbers while heading home from nightclub

By Mate Tongola 10 hrs ago

Man robbed of Sh1.5m he'd just withdrawn from bank

Man robbed of Sh1.5m he'd just withdrawn from bank

By Kamore Maina 12 hrs ago

Embakasi woman alleges gang-rape by boyfriend, two other men

Embakasi woman alleges gang-rape by boyfriend, two other men

By Kamore Maina 13 hrs ago

Starving at Nyeri's horticultural paradise

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What I wanted Ruto to hear, woman who interrupted president's speech reveals

What I wanted Ruto to hear, woman who interrupted president's speech reveals

By Ndungu Gachane 1 day ago

We are 'clean' since the cases were fabricated, says Linturi

We are 'clean' since the cases were fabricated, says Linturi

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 day ago

Over 39,000 children under five are malnourished, says official

Over 39,000 children under five are malnourished, says official

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 day ago

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Inflation adjustments on excise tax rates hurting businesses, consumers

Inflation adjustments on excise tax rates hurting businesses, consumers

By Anthony Mwangi 16 mins ago

Agriculture innovations can end cycle of poverty among farmers

Agriculture innovations can end cycle of poverty among farmers

By Jean Jacques Mbonigaba Muhinda 16 mins ago

Ugandan delegation benchmarks at Tatu City

Ugandan delegation benchmarks at Tatu City

By James Wanzala 16 mins ago

Debunking myths on why youth shun property market

Debunking myths on why youth shun property market

By Anthony Netia 16 mins ago

Greenpark residents fight developer over proposed petrol station

Greenpark residents fight developer over proposed petrol station

By Peter Theuri 16 mins ago

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Enact policy to reduce abuse of migrant domestic workers

Enact policy to reduce abuse of migrant domestic workers

By George Mati Mucee 16 mins ago

Save wild animals from devastating drought too

Save wild animals from devastating drought too

By Editorial 16 mins ago

Address plight of starving women and children

Address plight of starving women and children

By Kalangi Kiambati 9 hrs ago

State should seize opportunity to make Kenya a nation of entrepreneurs

State should seize opportunity to make Kenya a nation of entrepreneurs

By Billow Khalid 1 day ago

Early education teachers and pupils deserve better than this

Early education teachers and pupils deserve better than this

By Gilbert Ngaira 1 day ago

President Ruto's new cabinet

President Ruto's new cabinet

By Gado 16 hrs ago

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Premium Gachagua misled Kenyans with allegations of KQ 'State capture'

Gachagua misled Kenyans with allegations of KQ 'State capture'

By Leonard Khafafa 10 hrs ago

Will Duale hold talks with Shabaab or tackle them head on?

Will Duale hold talks with Shabaab or tackle them head on?

By Alexander Chagema 2 days ago

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To move Kenya forward, Ruto should uproot the old order

By Andrew Kipkemboi 2 days ago

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How Mt Kenya voters paid two political debts in full in one election

By Macharia Munene 3 days ago

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Aaron Cheruiyot named Senate majority leader deputised by Nakuru senator Tabitha Karanja

Azimio la Umoja MPs say they are ready and willing to keep President Ruto's government in check

Emotions run high as family and friends attend Lawyer Paul Gicheru's memorial service

KNCHR in Kenya ask international community to come to the aid of evicted Tanzanian Maasais

Ruto vows to prioritise Mukuru kwa Njenga residents in affordable housing project

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Politics

Ngirici: Why I have withdrawn election petition against Governor Waiguru

Wangui Ngirici says she has applied to withdraw her election petition against Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru after wide consultations with Kenya Kwanza.

By Timothy Kariuki 7 hrs ago

Ngirici: Why I have withdrawn election petition against Governor Waiguru

Ngirici applies to withdraw case challenging Waiguru's win

Wangui Ngirici has applied to withdraw a petition challenging Anne Waiguru’s win in the Kirinyaga governorship race.

By Timothy Kariuki 8 hrs ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza fight over numbers in search for majority

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 day ago

Senate split over Roba's nomination to House business committee

By Judah Ben-Hur 1 day ago

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Real Madrid beat Shakhtar to stay perfect in Champions League

By Associated Press 8 mins ago

Real Madrid beat Shakhtar to stay perfect in Champions League

Kenya Rugby Union suspends the 25th Safari Sevens

By Mike Kihaki 58 mins ago

Kenya Rugby Union suspends the 25th Safari Sevens

Wanyama set to leave Major Soccer League side CF Montreal

By Mike Kihaki 4 hrs ago

Wanyama set to leave Major Soccer League side CF Montreal

Source: Ukraine to join Spain-Portugal 2030 World Cup bid

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

Source: Ukraine to join Spain-Portugal 2030 World Cup bid

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Court orders man to keep off land gifted to his wife by his mother

Court orders man to keep off land gifted to his wife by his mother

According to the judge, the woman’s evidence was more believable than that of her husband.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 mins ago

Court orders man to keep off land gifted to his wife by his mother

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By Kamau Muthoni 16 mins ago

Muhoozi's chance to pick Museveni's 40-year-old letter

Premium Muhoozi's chance to pick Museveni's 40-year-old letter

By Amos Kareithi 16 mins ago

More pain from tax hikes loom as counties want uncollected Sh216b

Premium More pain from tax hikes loom as counties want uncollected Sh216b

By Brian Ngugi 16 mins ago

Collapse of Mombasa nightlife kills hopes of vibrant 24-hour economy

Premium Collapse of Mombasa nightlife kills hopes of vibrant 24-hour economy

By Benard Sanga 16 mins ago

CBK assurances aside, could we end up going the Sri Lanka way?

Premium CBK assurances aside, could we end up going the Sri Lanka way?

By Billow Kerrow 16 mins ago

When 'Jah' reference was declared devil worship in schools

Premium When 'Jah' reference was declared devil worship in schools

By Nzau Musau 3 hrs ago

Lieutenant-Colonel Damaris Agnetta: The assistant of President Ruto's Aide-de-Camp

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By George Maringa 5 hrs ago

Official 'devil worship' inquiry indicted Freemasons

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By Nzau Musau 9 hrs ago

What's wrong with Museveni's son? General Muhoozi takes Twitter 'jokes' too far

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By Peter Theuri 10 hrs ago

What it takes to be an Aide-de-Camp in Kenya

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By George Maringa 10 hrs ago

Man sues developer for building extra floors above his apartment, wins case

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By Willis Oketch 1 day ago

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Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

9 days ago

Concours d'Elegance's 50th anniversary at Ngong Racecourse

Concours d'Elegance's 50th anniversary at Ngong Racecourse

10 days ago

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

11 days ago

Kisii High School eating competition

Kisii High School eating competition

19 days ago

William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

21 days ago

Two women trekking to Nairobi from Sugoi ahead of Ruto swearing in

Two women trekking to Nairobi from Sugoi ahead of Ruto swearing in

23 days ago

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

25 days ago

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

29 days ago

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

29 days ago

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

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Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

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Vybez Radio's 3rd anniversary celebrations at Loft Lounge, Thika

Vybez Radio's 3rd anniversary celebrations at Loft Lounge, Thika

1 month ago

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Fact Check

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Inside Mzee Jackson Kibor's will

Kibor owned various farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu Counties where his four wives lived. He died at the age of 88, on March 16, at St Luke’s Hospital in Eldoret after a long illness.

By Standard Checkpoint 2 hrs ago

Inside Mzee Jackson Kibor's will

Numbers that dispute DP Gachagua's claim on Kenya's forex reserves

CBK refuted claims by DP Rigathi Gachagua that Kenya has run short of foreign reserves.

By Standard Checkpoint 8 hrs ago

Premium What it takes to be an Aide-de-Camp in Kenya

An Aide-de-Camp is a highly-trained senior military officer, who is required to be part of the president’s itinerary at all times.

By George Maringa 10 hrs ago

Premium Freemason: What you should know about this highly secretive society

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Premium How the foreign exchange market works

By Dominic Omondi 1 day ago

Viral statement claiming subsidised fertilizer is donation from Russian firm is fake

By Standard Checkpoint 12 days ago

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World

OPEC weighs large oil cutback to boost sagging prices

OPEC weighs large oil cutback to boost sagging prices

OPEC+ weighs large oil cutback to boost sagging prices

By Associated Press 5 hrs ago

UN Security Council calls for emergency meeting after North Korea launches missile over Japan

By VOA 8 hrs ago

UN Security Council calls for emergency meeting after North Korea launches missile over Japan

Retreating Russians leave their comrades' bodies behind

By AP 15 hrs ago

Retreating Russians leave their comrades' bodies behind

US, South Korea fire missiles into sea in response to North Korea

By VOA 15 hrs ago

US, South Korea fire missiles into sea in response to North Korea

America's biggest ship deploys in North Atlantic amid looming Russian threat

By VOA 16 hrs ago

America's biggest ship deploys in North Atlantic amid looming Russian threat

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Negotiating with Putin 'impossible' after annexation claim

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Negotiating with Putin 'impossible' after annexation claim

By VOA 16 hrs ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

African leaders urged to show up for CO27 in Egypt

By Gathenya Njaramba 10 hrs ago

African leaders urged to show up for CO27 in Egypt

Nurses at Jumia Friends Hospital hold demos over pay

By Brian Kisanji 11 hrs ago

Nurses at Jumia Friends Hospital hold demos over pay

Critics say GMOs not fit for human consumption, but others disagree

By Dominic Omondi 17 hrs ago

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I like attention to detail, the pursuit of perfection

By Rose Mukonyo 3 days ago

I like attention to detail, the pursuit of perfection

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Entertainment

'Sina Makosa' hit makers call for dialogue on bars closure

By Boniface Mithika 7 hrs ago

'Sina Makosa' hit makers call for dialogue on bars closure

Clout or Truth? Kenyans torn over Vera Sidika's body after surgery

By Fay Ngina 9 hrs ago

Clout or Truth? Kenyans torn over Vera Sidika's body after surgery

Woman who interrupted Ruto's speech wanted Sh400,000

By Standard Team 12 hrs ago

Woman who interrupted Ruto's speech wanted Sh400,000

Twin loss for artistes lobby and copyrights board in legal dispute

By Kamau Muthoni 15 hrs ago

Twin loss for artistes lobby and copyrights board in legal dispute

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Nairobian

Premium Man who smiles all the way to the bank for breeding rabbits

Man who smiles all the way to the bank for breeding rabbits

By Silas Nyamweya 1 day ago

Deveopers embracing climate-friendly green buildings

Deveopers embracing climate-friendly green buildings

By Harold Ayodo 1 day ago

Worried about ageing? Freeze your eggs for future use

Worried about ageing? Freeze your eggs for future use

By Dr Alfred Murage 1 day ago

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Farm Kenya

Premium The A to Z of vaccination from day to month-olds

The A to Z of vaccination from day to month-olds

By Dr Watson Messo 15 hrs ago

Premium Eight measures to keep your farm disease-free

By Dr Joseph Othieno 15 hrs ago

Lessons Kenya can learn from Vietnam's coffee farming success story

By Misheck Mwangi 1 day ago

Africa readies push for climate justice agenda at COP27

By Sarah Okuoro 1 day ago

Premium Young digital coffee farmers blending profits

By Japheth Makau 1 day ago

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Evewoman

Fitness: How you can make your boring routine fun

Fitness: How you can make your boring routine fun

By Esther Muchene 9 hrs ago

Wellness: Be assertive, believe in Your worth

Wellness: Be assertive, believe in Your worth

By Esther Muchene 11 hrs ago

Wanja Michuki: How to navigate rivalry in family business

Wanja Michuki: How to navigate rivalry in family business

By Silas Nyanchwani 12 hrs ago

Clothes make the leader; How attire can shape appeal

Clothes make the leader; How attire can shape appeal

By Lynette Otwori 13 hrs ago

How to promote your child's literacy in this age

How to promote your child's literacy in this age

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago