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Ruto fulfils coalition agreement, names Mudavadi as Prime Cabinet Secretary

By Caroline Kimutai | 24 mins ago

Ruto fulfils coalition agreement, names Mudavadi as Prime Cabinet Secretary

Musalia Mudavadi’s last appointment was in 2012 when he served as Deputy Prime Minister in former President Mwai Kibaki’s government.

William Ruto names Cabinet nominees

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Police IG Mutyambai proceeds on terminal leave as DCI boss Kinoti resigns

By Fred Kagonye

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President Ruto nominates Japhet Koome as Police IG

By Fred Kagonye

28 mins ago

President William Ruto names heavily political Cabinet

By Patrick Vidija

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Ababu Namwamba appointed new Sports CS

By Robert Abong’o

2 hrs ago

Lone survivor: Chelugui only CS retained by Ruto

39 mins ago

How Ruto changed my life for good

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By The Nairobian Reporter

4 hrs ago

Grace Sugutt: The silent force behind Eliud Kipchoge's success

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Education docket once again goes to a teetotaler from Nyanza

By Eric Abuga 13 mins ago

Education docket once again goes to a teetotaler from Nyanza

Ruto fulfils coalition agreement, names Mudavadi as Prime Cabinet Secretary

By Caroline Kimutai 24 mins ago

Ruto fulfils coalition agreement, names Mudavadi as Prime Cabinet Secretary

President Ruto nominates Japhet Koome as Police IG

By Fred Kagonye 28 mins ago

President Ruto nominates Japhet Koome as Police IG

Lone survivor: Chelugui only CS retained by Ruto

By Too Jared 39 mins ago

Lone survivor: Chelugui only CS retained by Ruto

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Uhuru Park to be reopened to public in December

Uhuru Park to be reopened to public in December, Nairobi Governor Sakaja says no charges will be levied on residents who wish to visit the park.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2 hrs ago

Uhuru Park to be reopened to public in December

Against the grain: Pokot women who have silently undergone tubal ligation

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By Gardy Chacha 11 hrs ago

Encroachers in Mau forest are a happy lot over the return of shamba system

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By Caroline Chebet 11 hrs ago

Hospital in a spot after intern posing as doctor swindles patient Sh190k

Hospital in a spot after intern posing as doctor swindles patient Sh190k

By Obare Osinde 21 hrs ago

Butcher loses three employees in accident after drinking spree

Butcher loses three employees in accident after drinking spree

By Timothy Kariuki 21 hrs ago

PHOTOS: KDF joins rescue efforts after building collapses in Kiambu

PHOTOS: KDF joins rescue efforts after building collapses in Kiambu

By Dan Njenga 1 day ago

Hospital calls for identification of 9 bodies

Hospital calls for identification of 9 bodies

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 days ago

Ekuru Aukot's sister among 11 killed by bandits in Turkana East

Ekuru Aukot's sister among 11 killed by bandits in Turkana East

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Julius Chepkwony 2 days ago

More than 500,000 residents of Turkana in dire need of relief aid

More than 500,000 residents of Turkana in dire need of relief aid

By Bakari Ang’ela 2 days ago

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Business

Kenya's John Musunga to replace Magunda as CEO Guinness Nigeria

Kenya's John Musunga to replace Magunda as CEO Guinness Nigeria

By Patrick Vidija 6 hrs ago

William Ruto's order on port takes effect, impact not yet felt

William Ruto's order on port takes effect, impact not yet felt

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 6 hrs ago

Counties development spending drops - report

Counties development spending drops - report

By Patrick Kibet 7 hrs ago

Benefits of ethical leadership in an organization

Benefits of ethical leadership in an organization

By Tony Mbaya 8 hrs ago

Inflation headache for CBK as shilling tumbles to record low

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By Brian Ngugi 11 hrs ago

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Opinion

Youths hold key to ending FGM, other harmful cultural practices

Youths hold key to ending FGM, other harmful cultural practices

By Leyla Hussein 18 hrs ago

Why Kenya should embrace electoral college, US style

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By Elphas Wanda 18 hrs ago

Agriculture insurance cushions farmers from losses, boosts food security

Agriculture insurance cushions farmers from losses, boosts food security

By Leleti Jassor 18 hrs ago

Give Queen Elizabeth a break; it's unAfrican to attack the dead

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By Babere Kerata Chacha 18 hrs ago

New government should tackle banditry more seriously

New government should tackle banditry more seriously

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The General

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Premium Gachagua blunders at Kasarani embarrassed Kenya and the president

Gachagua blunders at Kasarani embarrassed Kenya and the president

By Macharia Munene 1 day ago

Premium After political revolution, can Ruto cause economic miracle?

After political revolution, can Ruto cause economic miracle?

By Andrew Kipkemboi 1 day ago

Premium Stealing from road accident victims proof we are a nation of thieves at all levels of economy

Stealing from road accident victims proof we are a nation of thieves at all levels of economy

By Clay Muganda 2 days ago

Will having a scientist president be significant in Kenya policy making?

Will having a scientist president be significant in Kenya policy making?

By XN Iraki 2 days ago

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Videos

Raila Odinga chairs ODM central management committee to tame fallout within the party

KNHRC releases election report, reveals election malpractice and violence before and after polls

Kenya on high alert as Ebola outbreak kills 23 people in Uganda

DP Gachagua on receiving end of criticism over remarks on re-introduction of Shamba System

Shocking tale of stalled Sh126m Ruai center for street children

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Scramble for PSC slots by Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders intensifies

Four of the slots are reserved for the parties in government while opposition parties take up three slots.

By Edwin Nyarangi 11 hrs ago

Scramble for PSC slots by Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders intensifies

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Supreme Court retains hot air, wild goose chase claims in verdict

In the full judgment delivered today, Supreme Court judges did not relent in view of the ensuing criticism that they were unnecessarily harsh in their initial summarised judgment

By Nancy Nzau 21 hrs ago

Raila calls ODM top organ meeting amid rebellion

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

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Why speaker's position in county assemblies is highly sought-after

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Sports

Scorpions lead women's league after fifth consecutive victory

By Washington Onyango 49 mins ago

Scorpions lead women's league after fifth consecutive victory

US women win record 27th straight game at World Cup

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

US women win record 27th straight game at World Cup

Karan Patel's win in Rwanda sends ARC battle to the wire

By Ochieng Oyugi 5 hrs ago

Karan Patel's win in Rwanda sends ARC battle to the wire

Polo: Kenya's Jadini Nzomo inspires Brazil players

By Ben Ahenda 7 hrs ago

Polo: Kenya's Jadini Nzomo inspires Brazil players

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The Standard Insider

Ruto: Kenya will buy oil from willing countries, even Russia

Ruto: Kenya will buy oil from willing countries, even Russia

In April this year, Kenya alongside 58 other countries abstained from voting on a resolution to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council.

By Frankline Sunday 22 hrs ago

Ruto: Kenya will buy oil from willing countries, even Russia

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Relief for DP Gachagua in Sh1.5 land case with ministry official

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By Paul Ogemba 1 day ago

Judith Tebbutt: I feel an innocent man was jailed over my kidnap

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By Daniel Wesangula and Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

Cabinet: Likely wielders of power in Ruto's administration

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By Jacob Ng’etich and Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

Fraud: When parents bear the burden of their children's actions

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By Julius Chepkwony 1 day ago

Implosion in ODM over lucrative House positions

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By Edwin Nyarangi 3 days ago

'Papa wa Roma' hits bumpy path to grant Wahesh their wishes

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By Brian Otieno 3 days ago

EACC says about to arrest governor over fake degree

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By Edwin Nyarangi 3 days ago

High on Marijuana, measles no problem

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By Mactilda Mbenywe 4 days ago

Rabies: He was salivating, had fever, fear of water

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By Mercy Kahenda 4 days ago

How a trader in 1910 used one half of his bank note to make a payment

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By Amos Kareithi 4 days ago

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Picture Power

Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

Five-storey building collapses in Kiambu

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

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

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Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

Train derails at Mamboleo in Kisumu, impacts traffic

3 days ago

Kisii High School eating competition

Kisii High School eating competition

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William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

William Ruto swearing-in ceremony

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

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

15 days ago

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

KDF's grand farewell to Uhuru Kenyatta

17 days ago

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

Preparations for William Ruto's swearing-in

21 days ago

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

Diana Chepkemoi's emotional return to Kenya from Saudi Arabia

21 days ago

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

Celebrations as Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win

22 days ago

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

Streets deserted as Kenyans await Supreme Court ruling

22 days ago

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

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

22 days ago

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Fact Check

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

The post came a day after deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unveiled subsidised fertliser prices that is targeting farmers for the short rains season.

By Standard Checkpoint 3 days ago

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

Premium Debunking six myths about petrol prices in Kenya

There are many myths about Kenya's fuel subsector. Petroleum expert Bob Paterson sheds light on a matter that is generating more heat than light.

By Bob Paterson 7 days ago

Is Covid-19 winding down? Scientists say no

Scientists predict the scourge that’s already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future.

By Associated Press 7 days ago

Should you get a new Covid-19 booster? If so, when?

By Associated Press 8 days ago

Explainer: What to know about the UN General Assembly

By AP 8 days ago

Raila Odinga has not landed a plum job at the UN

By Patrick Vidija 12 days ago

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At UN, a fleeting opportunity to tell their nations' stories

At UN, a fleeting opportunity to tell their nations' stories

One after another, world leaders took the stage- different leaders from different traditions that, under a single roof, reflected most of the world’s history.

By AP 5 hrs ago

Putin's call-up fuels Russians' anger, protests and violence

By AP 10 hrs ago

Putin's call-up fuels Russians' anger, protests and violence

6 dead, 20 wounded in school shooting in Russia

By AP News 1 day ago

6 dead, 20 wounded in school shooting in Russia

Cuba prepares evacuations as strengthening TS Ian nears

By AP 1 day ago

Cuba prepares evacuations as strengthening TS Ian nears

Swiss voters OK plan to raise retirement age for women to 65

By AP 1 day ago

Swiss voters OK plan to raise retirement age for women to 65

Iran summons UK envoy amid anti-government protests

Iran summons UK envoy amid anti-government protests

By AP 1 day ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Who needs cooking oil?

By Ayoki Onyango 7 hrs ago

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23 dead as Uganda Ebola infections jump to 36

By Bernard Lusigi 8 hrs ago

23 dead as Uganda Ebola infections jump to 36

Sad reality of sexually active teens hooked on contraceptives

By Nathan Ochunge 12 hrs ago

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Border counties call for heightened surveillance in fight against Ebola

By Benard Lusigi 1 day ago

Border counties call for heightened surveillance in fight against Ebola

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Entertainment

How to stop emotional spending

By Hussna Mohamed 2 hrs ago

How to stop emotional spending

Why Babu Owino is unimpressed by Matiang'i's laugh

By Vincent Kejitan 2 hrs ago

Why Babu Owino is unimpressed by Matiang'i's laugh

How to cultivate a happier retirement

By AP 3 hrs ago

How to cultivate a happier retirement

Shakira to face trial for tax fraud in Spain

By AP 4 hrs ago

Shakira to face trial for tax fraud in Spain

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Nairobian

Premium How Ruto changed my life for good

How Ruto changed my life for good

By The Nairobian Reporter 4 hrs ago

Mortgage Refinance company offers hope to Kenya's 'career renters'

Mortgage Refinance company offers hope to Kenya's 'career renters'

By Harold Ayodo 6 hrs ago

Man transforms filthy Dandora dumpsite into recreation space

Man transforms filthy Dandora dumpsite into recreation space

By Silas Nyamweya 8 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Premium How to bring back shine to your house plants in cold season

How to bring back shine to your house plants in cold season

By Kelvin Ogega 11 hrs ago

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By Kelvin Ogega 1 day ago

CBC: Nurturing young minds on agri-business

By Joackim Bwana 1 day ago

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By Dr Watson Messo 1 day ago

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By Rosa Agutu 2 days ago

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Evewoman

Five ways you can apologise to your partner

Five ways you can apologise to your partner

By Esther Muchene 2 hrs ago

Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone spark dating rumours

Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone spark dating rumours

By Kirsten Kanja 2 hrs ago

Recipe: Beef and sweet pepper noodles

Recipe: Beef and sweet pepper noodles

By Chef Ali Mandhry 8 hrs ago

Making holiday travel tranquil and great

Making holiday travel tranquil and great

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 8 hrs ago

Beginner's guide to managing your money properly

Beginner's guide to managing your money properly

By Esther Muchene 10 hrs ago