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Raila to clear doubts about his bid this Friday

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Sh12m digital healthcare programme launched in Homa Bay

The launch saw the opening of a telemedicine centre at Sindo Sub-county hospital

By James Omoro | 5 hours ago

Sh12m digital healthcare programme launched in Homa Bay

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Rang’ala Boys closed indefinitely after students become unruly, demand for holidays

By Nicholas Mburu | 14 hours ago

Maranda High School dormitory on fire again

By Isiah Gwengi | 15 hours ago

Police net bhang worth over Sh6 million in Nyandarua

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Amref donates supplies to boost maternity care

By Bakari Ang'ela | 16 hours ago

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By Yvonne Chepkwony | 16 hours ago

Uhuru to open historic park on Jamhuri Day

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Laikipia takes deliberate steps in quest to ensure healthcare for all

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Kitui river bridge has rugged edge, driver was unfamiliar with route – Deputy Governor

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Several feared drowned after bus with 30 choir members plunges into Kitui river

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BUSINESS

Kenya leads peers in water supply and sanitation inequalities

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Kenya has since the year 2000s been notorious for water subsidies that mostly benefit the wealthy..

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Coast factories set eyes on blue economy, seek to expand trade

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OPINION

President failed to highlight state failures in education sector

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President failed to highlight state failures in education sector

Mwingi deaths could have been avoided

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Mwingi deaths could have been avoided

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COLUMNISTS

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There is nothing unusual with military officers doing civilian jobs

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By Clay Muganda | 18 hours ago

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

Kenyan cricket - and football too - need new thinking and not just veterans or fresh blood

By Clay Muganda | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Nyeri governor hints at joining Ruto's UDA camp

Kahiga said he was the only governor remaining in Jubilee Party in Mt Kenya after most of his colleagues decided to court other parties like ODM.

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Mutua pledges low taxes and 1.5m new jobs

In the ‘Chap Chap’ manifesto under the slogan “Widening the base approach”, Dr Mutua said his government would reduce income tax.

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Gideon's visit rekindles memories of Moi

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Alfred Mutua pledges couple loans as he launches manifesto

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POLITICS

ODM candidates in Mount Kenya upbeat as support for Raila soars

ODM has come up with a new strategy in Mt Kenya region to entice residents into Raila Odinga’s camp ahead of next year’s elections.

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DP Ruto gets major boost in Nyeri after a section of leaders in Nyeri joined the 'Hustler' movement

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Raila keeps many guessing on whether he will vie or endorse someone else to succeed President Uhuru

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Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

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Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

Jelagat and Cherono victorious in Valencia marathon

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Spurs climb to fifth with comfortable win over Norwich

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Spurs climb to fifth with comfortable win over Norwich

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Raila to clear doubts about his bid this Friday

Raila to clear doubts about his bid this Friday

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 3 hours ago

Man walks out of jail after 23 years to the embrace of two wives

Man walks out of jail after 23 years to the embrace of two wives

By Gilbert Kimutai | 3 hours ago

Top court orders to open IEBC servers return to haunt Chebukati

Top court orders to open IEBC servers return to haunt Chebukati

Top court orders to open IEBC servers return to haunt Chebukati

Chebukati argues there was no order issued against him and was not sued by Raila and Kalonzo in his capacity.

By Kamau Muthoni | 3 hours ago

Ken Lusaka: How I worked with Michuki to kill Mungiki and my big reward

Ken Lusaka: How I worked with Michuki to kill Mungiki and my big reward

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Mwingi bus crash survivors recount ordeal as search continues

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How farmers 'use busaa to contain foot and mouth disease'

03 ^rd December 2021

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02 ^nd December 2021

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

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Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

01 ^st December 2021

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Four-hour siege at Equity bank, Kisumu

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24 ^th November 2021

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Sudan's Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections

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Sudan's Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections

Omicron Variant May Have Picked Up A Piece Of Common-Cold Virus

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CNN fires anchor Chris Cuomo over role in brother's sex scandal

Nigeria plans booster shots after first cases of Omicron variant

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Nigeria plans booster shots after first cases of Omicron variant

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Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis ole Kaparo has the rare distinction of ending a marriage older than some of his soon-to-be bachelors.

By Brian Guserwa | 2 days ago

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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By Nairobian reporter | 19 hours ago

The ‘Mugabes’ of Kenyan sports

The ‘Mugabes’ of Kenyan sports

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By Nairobian reporter | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Why painting animals is serious welfare issue

Why painting animals is serious welfare issue

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 14 hours ago

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 3 days ago

Why fishing industry in Coast remains untapped

By Philip Mwakio | 5 days ago

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Easy recipe: Coconut matoke

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Sara Mitaru: I left country at 19 to pursue my dream

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