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Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

National

Mr President, as is the custom and tradition of national events of such magnitude as the Mashujaa Day, you must address the nation.
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By Patrick Muinde | 1 hour ago

Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

Uhuru breaks silence on Mt Kenya politics

Politics

Uhuru breaks silence on Mt Kenya politics

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 2 hours ago

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

Education

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

Two Kakamega women arraigned for alleged child theft

Western

By Mireri Junior | 6 hours ago

Failed Airtel Kenya and Telkom merger leaves telcos limping

Financial Standard

By Frankline Sunday and Macharia Kamau | 1 hour ago

Eyes on president as he hosts succession front-runners

Politics

By Moses Nyamori | 9 hours ago

When your workplace is a mental prison

Evewoman

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 hour ago

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LATEST

Strikers fire blanks as Bandari maintain top spot in FKF league

By Washington Onyango | 2 minutes ago

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Ethiopian families fleeing fighting describe hunger, rape in Amhara

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

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N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

Push for more resources at the heart of political realignment

By Moses Nyamori | 1 hour ago

Push for more resources at the heart of political realignment

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NATIONAL

Kenya-Somalia beef will lead to insecurity, affect trade in region

By Oscar Obonyo | 7 hours ago

Kenya-Somalia beef will lead to insecurity, affect trade in region

Kenya-Somalia beef will lead to insecurity, affect trade in region

National

By Oscar Obonyo | 7 hours ago

Ruling: Of Somalia’s perceptions on Kenya as 'arrogant' Big Brother

By Oscar Obonyo | 8 hours ago

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Ruling: Of Somalia’s perceptions on Kenya as 'arrogant' Big Brother

National

By Oscar Obonyo | 8 hours ago

Devolution conference to take place next month

By James Wanzala | 9 hours ago

Devolution conference to take place next month

Devolution conference to take place next month

National

By James Wanzala | 9 hours ago

Arror, Kimwarer dams case: DPP seeks to drop charges against six

By Paul Ogemba | 9 hours ago

Arror, Kimwarer dams case: DPP seeks to drop charges against six

Arror, Kimwarer dams case: DPP seeks to drop charges against six

National

By Paul Ogemba | 9 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Push for more resources at the heart of political realignment

Governors Ali Korane, Ahmed Mukhtar and Mohamed Kuti have declared support for Raila. Uhuru garnered 293,243 votes against Raila’s 159,636 in 2017.

By Moses Nyamori | 1 hour ago

Push for more resources at the heart of political realignment

By Moses Nyamori | 1 hour ago

Man, 67 treks fourth time to Mashujaa fete

By Jefitha Mwai | 3 hours ago

Rice paddies built by Mau Mau detainees still feed the nation

By Lydiah Nyawira | 7 hours ago

Production costs rob dairy farmers' joy

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 9 hours ago

Three more persons reported missing in Mombasa, Kisumu

By Philip Mwakio | 9 hours ago

Police pursue man linked to girlfriend's death after attack over love triangle

By Edward Kosut | 11 hours ago

Court orders murder suspect Jowie not to live or work out of hometown

By Paul Ogemba | 14 hours ago

FAO distributes relief food in drought hit areas

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 14 hours ago

Danson Mungatana and traders petition to legalise local brews trade

By Hassan Barisa | 14 hours ago

Meru government commits Sh979m to settle pending bills

By Phares Mutembei | 15 hours ago

Elders conduct cleansing ceremony in Agnes Tirop's house

By Stephen Rutto | 17 hours ago

Brace for traffic, Kenha says ahead of Mashujaa Day fete in Kirinyaga

By Jael Mboga | 21 hours ago

Family's plea to trace kin in Saudi Arabia

By Edward Kosut | 21 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Return of price controls last thing ailing economy needs

FINANCIAL STANDARD

Price controls ended in the early 1990s just as multipartyism set in. We should give the late President Moi credit for keeping the country together..

By XN Iraki | 2 hours ago

Why cement makers shun local clinker for expensive imports

NEWS

Industry Players say local clinker producers are also competitors in cement production..

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

Low-hanging fruit: Why KRA keeps raiding the pump

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Macharia Kamau | 4 hours ago

Why making NHIF mandatory is no cure for high medical bills

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Graham Kajilwa | 8 hours ago

Power squeeze hits China, global supply

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Local lubricant makers push for bigger market share

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Wainaina Wambu | 9 hours ago

Gambling alive and well amid Covid ravages

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Peter Theuri | 9 hours ago

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OPINION

Why Kenyan elections attract global attention, stink of chaos

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 3 hours ago

Why Kenyan elections attract global attention, stink of chaos

Let's all come out and take Covid vaccines

By Editorial | 13 hours ago

Let's all come out and take Covid vaccines

All children have inborn ability to follow education curriculum

By Kennedy Buhere | 13 hours ago

All children have inborn ability to follow education curriculum

How China’s experience can influence Kenya’s socio-economic reforms

By Adhere Cavince | 14 hours ago

How China’s experience can influence Kenya’s socio-economic reforms

Our country needs robust media policy - CS Joe Mucheru

By Joe Mucheru | 14 hours ago

Our country needs robust media policy - CS Joe Mucheru

CARTOONS

2022 Survivor Series

2022 Survivor Series

By Harrison Muriuki | 2 days ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

What heroes are we celebrating when Kiburi House remains neglected?

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 1 day ago

Kenya’s march forward possible only if we refuse leaders selling us fear

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

Big promises presidential aspirants have made will mean higher taxes so no need to celebrate

Nick can kill even tourism, he needs to be ignored for football to grow

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Race for Raila Odinga's deputy intensifies in Mt Kenya

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s forays in Mt Kenya have triggered jostling by local politicians for the running mate slot.

By Moses Nyamori | 15 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Mwangi Kiunjuri calls for referendum in 100 days of next government

Kiunjuri wants all presidential hopefuls to outline how they will improve livelihoods in the region and turn around the economy.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Alfred Mutua: Kalonzo Musyoka no longer the kingpin after election loss

By Josphat Thiong'o | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Dedan Kimathi's widow blesses Raila Odinga

By James Wanzala | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Is DP Ruto an unassailable frontrunner or mere pacesetter?

Deputy President’s rising popularity in western region attributed to certain politicians possibly being on his payroll.

By Oscar Obonyo | 22 hours ago

By Oscar Obonyo | 22 hours ago

#KIVUMBI2022 The laws surrounding integrity & leadership and the gaps that challenge implementation

VIDEO

#KIVUMBI2022 The laws surrounding integrity & leadership and the gaps that challenge implementation

9 hours ago

VIDEO

President Uhuru, Raila and DP Ruto expected to grace mashujaa day celebrations in Kirinyaga

10 hours ago

VIDEO

Nabutola Primary school triumphs inaugural heroes community volleyball

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VIDEO

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10 hours ago

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SPORTS

Strikers fire blanks as Bandari maintain top spot in FKF league

By Washington Onyango | 2 minutes ago

Strikers fire blanks as Bandari maintain top spot in FKF league

Achieng’ vows to floor Malawi’s Anisha Basheel

By Ben Ahenda | 2 hours ago

Achieng’ vows to floor Malawi’s Anisha Basheel

Last-gasp Lacazette earns Arsenal draw with Palace

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Last-gasp Lacazette earns Arsenal draw with Palace

Marathon winners set to be feted

By Stephen Rutto | 9 hours ago

Marathon winners set to be feted

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

By Patrick Muinde | 1 hour ago

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

Ruto: Trouble makers will be disqualified

Ruto: Trouble makers will be disqualified

Ruto: Trouble makers will be disqualified

Deputy President William Ruto warned that the party would not tolerate violent leaders.

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja | 1 hour ago

Failed Airtel Kenya and Telkom merger leaves telcos limping

Failed Airtel Kenya and Telkom merger leaves telcos limping

By Frankline Sunday and Macharia Kamau | 1 hour ago

Return of price controls last thing ailing economy needs

Return of price controls last thing ailing economy needs

By XN Iraki | 2 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Siasa ni mchezo wa kibinadamu wala hamna Mungu mle

Sepetuko Podcast; Nani yu tayari kuiga njia aliyofuata Dkt John Pombe Magufuli?

Sepetuko Podcast; Ondoa utumbili kwanza, jenga uadilifu nchini Kenya

Sepetuko Podcast; Hofu yachochea mikutano ya Mt Kenya Foundation.

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PICTURE POWER

A close shave

A close shave

17 ^th October 2021

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

16 ^th October 2021

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

15 ^th October 2021

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

14 ^th October 2021

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

11 ^th October 2021

Do not feed the monkeys!

Do not feed the monkeys!

10 ^th October 2021

Justice: When chains become the only option

Justice: When chains become the only option

09 ^th October 2021

Kisii's bat colonies

Kisii's bat colonies

08 ^th October 2021

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

04 ^th October 2021

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

02 ^nd October 2021

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

01 ^st October 2021

KANU National Delegates Conference

KANU National Delegates Conference

30 ^th September 2021

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WORLD

Ethiopian families fleeing fighting describe hunger, rape in Amhara

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Ethiopian families fleeing fighting describe hunger, rape in Amhara

N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

Women judges live in fear, hide under Taliban rule

By Agencies | 7 hours ago

Women judges live in fear, hide under Taliban rule

Sexual assault cases on rise in Pakistan as another motorway rape case emerges

By Agencies | 8 hours ago

Sexual assault cases on rise in Pakistan as another motorway rape case emerges

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FACT CHECK

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

No aspect of bra wearing is associated with risks of breast cancer

By Jael Mboga | 5 days ago

What you should know about Agnes Tirop

By Amos Mabinda | 5 days ago

Utamaduni Day or Huduma Day?

By Jael Mboga | 7 days ago

Charles Njonjo's death reports and why Twitter is a haven for fake news

By Jael Mboga | 8 days ago

How secret offshore companies work

By Brian Okoth | 13 days ago

How Joyciline Jepkosgei beat champions in London Marathon

By Winfrey Owino | 15 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: 30 admitted in ICU as 33 people test positive

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 15 hours ago

Stardom comes with demons

MENTAL HEALTH

By Rosa Agutu | 1 day ago

When the workplace is a mental prison

MENTAL HEALTH

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

Men suffer ‘postpartum depression’ big time

MENTAL HEALTH

By Gloria Milimu | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

MP to Daddy Owen: Move on from your ex

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 day ago

MP to Daddy Owen: Move on from your ex

Bengatronics set to release cultural album

By Boniface Mithika | 1 day ago

Bengatronics set to release cultural album

Tsavo West; Rich in animals and history

By Tony Mochama | 1 day ago

Tsavo West; Rich in animals and history

Lillian Gogo: Why I took my PhD to the village

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 1 day ago

Lillian Gogo: Why I took my PhD to the village

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THE NAIROBIAN

Veteran actor Ainea Ojimbo wears gold worth over Sh1 million

Veteran actor Ainea Ojimbo wears gold worth over Sh1 million

By Cheptoek Boyo | 2 hours ago

Early retirement not a solution for employment crisis

Early retirement not a solution for employment crisis

By Edwin Wanjawa | 13 hours ago

If you can’t afford an extra kid, just zip it!

If you can’t afford an extra kid, just zip it!

By Awuor Omino | 16 hours ago

Sheng will never be a standard language- Linguistics Professor

Sheng will never be a standard language- Linguistics Professor

FEATURES

By Brian Guserwa | 17 hours ago

The fun side of President Uhuru Kenyatta

The fun side of President Uhuru Kenyatta

NEWS

By Judah Ben-Hur | 19 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Anaplasmosis: disease that destroys red blood cells

Anaplasmosis: disease that destroys red blood cells

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 19 hours ago

Lack of seeds curtail uptake of Bt cotton

By Jennifer Anyango | 20 hours ago

Bees in crisis: Toxic insecticides a threat to food security

By Sponsored Content | 21 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

When your workplace is a mental prison

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 hour ago

When your workplace is a mental prison

Easy recipe: Rib-eye steak with cherry tomatoes, potato wedges

By Chef Ali Mandhry | 20 hours ago

Easy recipe: Rib-eye steak with cherry tomatoes, potato wedges

Schoolgirls from poor homes bore heavier brunt from pandemic

By Wachira Kigotho | 20 hours ago

Schoolgirls from poor homes bore heavier brunt from pandemic

What you should not tell a grieving person

By Rosa Agutu | 22 hours ago

What you should not tell a grieving person

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