ELECTION 2022

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How fear of debt bred crooked millionaires in civil service

National

The nature of civil service work demands that many take decisions or deal with matters which personally affect members of the public or their colleagues in government.
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By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

How fear of debt bred crooked millionaires in civil service

Social media: New war front for politicians as elections draw closer

Politics

Social media: New war front for politicians as elections draw closer

By Betty Njeru | 2 hours ago

Dirty tricks aspirants are employing to shore up their popularity, undermine rivals

Politics

Dirty tricks aspirants are employing to shore up their popularity, undermine rivals

By Edwin Nyarangi | 37 minutes ago

Bribery: Employers risk jail as Govt. moves in to protect whistleblowers

National

By Brian Okoth | 40 minutes ago

Nyeri, Nairobi new Covid-19 cases highest as positivity rate rises above 5pc

Health & Science

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

National

By Paul Ogemba | 32 minutes ago

Poverty and dark forces made me defile my daughters - grave digger

The Nairobian

By Lilian Chepkoech | 10 hours ago

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LATEST

Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels

By Betty Njeru | 16 minutes ago

Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels

Abramovich's Goodbye Message to Chelsea fans, players

By Chelsea Football Club | 1 hour ago

Abramovich's Goodbye Message to Chelsea fans, players

Pain of rice farmers as quelea birds raid farms

By Dominic Omondi | 2 hours ago

Pain of rice farmers as quelea birds raid farms

Farmers in Kilifi celebrate first harvest of new coconut variety

By Patrick Beja | 2 hours ago

Farmers in Kilifi celebrate first harvest of new coconut variety

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NATIONAL

Bishops warn of chaos if polls mishandled

Bishops warn of chaos if polls mishandled

By Gilda Naibei | 17 hours ago

Court revokes choice of KEMSA Board members

Court revokes choice of KEMSA Board members

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

When elections weren't secret and State held all cards

When elections weren't secret and State held all cards

NATIONAL

By Amos Kareithi | 1 day ago

Asbel Kiprop denies sustaining head injuries in nightclub fight

Asbel Kiprop denies sustaining head injuries in nightclub fight

COUNTIES

By Stephen Rutto | 1 day ago

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COUNTIES

The 'singing prisoners' of Eldoret look to better life after their jail terms

From rapping to dancing and playing musical instruments, the convicts electrify Eldoret Main GK Prison every mid-morning and afternoon as they practice their new compositions.

By Stephen Rutto | 7 hours ago

The 'singing prisoners' of Eldoret look to better life after their jail terms

By Stephen Rutto | 7 hours ago

William Ruto resorts to economic forums to woo voters in Rift Valley home

By Steve Mkawale and Patrick Kibet | 7 hours ago

New lease of life as girl, 13, takes first steps with prosthetic limbs

By George Njunge | 10 hours ago

Wycliffe Wangamati, Kenneth Lusaka defend their records as contest hots up

By Omelo Juliet | 10 hours ago

Residents in troubled Kerio call for State action as three killed

By Stephen Rutto | 17 hours ago

Raila Odinga promises to resettle Trans Nzoia squatters in government land

By Obare Osinde and Martin Ndiema | 17 hours ago

William Ruto's headache over Amason Kingi, Aisha Jumwa rivalry

By Patrick Beja | 17 hours ago

Pastor burns feet of three teens over theft of Sh80 cake

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 1 day ago

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

Asbel Kiprop denies sustaining head injuries in nightclub fight

By Stephen Rutto | 1 day ago

End of bromance as Kingi, Joho renew battle for Coast

By Bernard Sanga | 1 day ago

Nicholas Gumbo, James Orengo to face off in hot battle for Siaya

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi | 1 day ago

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

By John Shilitsa and Eric Abuga | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

KURA in yet another attempt to decongest Nairobi roads

BUSINESS

KURA has started implementing the Intelligent Traffic Management System in Nairobi, which is expected to substantially reduce traffic jams as well as junctions across the city..

By Macharia Kamau | 4 hours ago

Just 2.5 per cent of bank accounts have more than Sh100,000

BUSINESS

CBK report shows that, on average, an account in Kenya holds Sh66,071. Many Kenyans work in the informal sector where wages are generally low..

By Dominic Omondi | 17 hours ago

How to execute a successful change management plan

WORK LIFE

By Tony Mbaya | 1 day ago

Electricity demand on the rise as business activity picks up

BUSINESS

By Anthony Gitonga | 1 day ago

Co-operative Bank profit hits Sh5.8 billion on revenue growth

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

Coffee producers want bloc to declare crop strategic commodity

BUSINESS

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

Our digital economy needs more than infrastructure investment

OPINION

By Mugo Kibati | 2 days ago

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OPINION

Insults before and after prayers expose hypocrite politicians

By Barrack Muluka | 7 hours ago

Insults before and after prayers expose hypocrite politicians

They refused to stay down after life served them the wrong dish

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 11 hours ago

They refused to stay down after life served them the wrong dish

State agencies betraying Kenyans by failing to enforce integrity law

By Patrick Muinde | 12 hours ago

State agencies betraying Kenyans by failing to enforce integrity law

What EAC can do to help citizens during these tough times

By Victor Otieno | 17 hours ago

What EAC can do to help citizens during these tough times

Avoid six-piece voting like the plague to get quality leaders

By Ken Opalo | 17 hours ago

Avoid six-piece voting like the plague to get quality leaders

CARTOONS

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

By Gado | 2 days ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 2 days ago

Should we regulate political advertising

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 5 days ago

Kenya's dash forward held back by ugly 'patron-client' politics

By Macharia Munene | 5 days ago

Uhuru's absence from Azimio campaign trail has reduced mudslinging

'My People' mantra is risky and self-serving, let us drop it now

By David Oginde | 6 days ago

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POLITICS

Martha Karua wants IEBC to fix 2017 shortfalls ahead of August 9 polls

She wants the poll agency to confirm it has cleaned and audited its servers. She said Azimio coalition is prepared to win the presidential polls in the first round.

By Nathan Ochunge | 11 hours ago

By Nathan Ochunge | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

DP Ruto: They won't rig the election as I watch

Ruto who spoke during a tour of Kilifi County on Friday dismissed speculations of rigging the election in favour of Raila Odinga.

By Betty Njeru | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Martha Karua: Corruption fight top of our agenda

By David Njaaga | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Disquiet in Kenya Kwanza over Rigathi Gachagua's 'careless' outbursts

By Ndung’u Gachane | 1 day ago

POLITICS

William Ruto asks for Uhuru Kenyatta's forgiveness as clergy call for peaceful elections

The two leaders have traded barbs since the President’s unity pact with Raila. Church leaders warn that Kenya is in a critical moment hence need for calm.

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

Political differences between Governor Kingi Aisha Jumwa play out during DP Ruto's tour in Kilifi

VIDEO

Political differences between Governor Kingi Aisha Jumwa play out during DP Ruto's tour in Kilifi

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Shock as two decomposing bodies are found inside a stolen car in Lucky Summer Area, Nairobi

2 hours ago

VIDEO

3 people die and one injured after a wall collapsed on them in Mukurweini, Nyeri county

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Two Kenyan fugitives wanted by the US over alleged involvement in narcotics Wildlife trafficking

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SPORTS

Abramovich's Goodbye Message to Chelsea fans, players

By Chelsea Football Club | 1 hour ago

Abramovich's Goodbye Message to Chelsea fans, players

Liverpool to play for Ukraine people in Champions League final, says Klopp

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Liverpool to play for Ukraine people in Champions League final, says Klopp

Patel eyeing fourth KNRC win in Eldoret

By Ernest Ndunda | 5 hours ago

Patel eyeing fourth KNRC win in Eldoret

Departing Cavani wanted more goals with United fans in the stands

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Departing Cavani wanted more goals with United fans in the stands

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Dirty tricks aspirants are employing to shore up their popularity, undermine rivals

Dirty tricks aspirants are employing to shore up their popularity, undermine rivals

By Edwin Nyarangi | 37 minutes ago

How fear of debt bred crooked millionaires in civil service

How fear of debt bred crooked millionaires in civil service

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

Commission asks court to freeze listed assets and over Sh800m in bank accounts. Anti-graft body claims ex-governor was involved in a complex corruption chain with contractors.

By Paul Ogemba | 32 minutes ago

Social media: New war front for politicians as elections draw closer

Social media: New war front for politicians as elections draw closer

By Betty Njeru | 2 hours ago

The 'singing prisoners' of Eldoret look to better life after their jail terms

The 'singing prisoners' of Eldoret look to better life after their jail terms

By Stephen Rutto | 7 hours ago

PODCASTS

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Sepetuko Podcast; Uanasiasa wa mwanasiasa Dkt Matiangi

Sepetuko Podcast; Ukweli wa jina BABA ni safari ndefu ajabu!

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PICTURE POWER

For the love of 'omena'

For the love of 'omena'

23 ^rd May 2022

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

22 ^nd May 2022

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

21 ^st May 2022

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

20 ^th May 2022

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

19 ^th May 2022

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

26 ^th April 2022

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

24 ^th April 2022

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

22 ^nd April 2022

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

21 ^st April 2022

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

11 ^th April 2022

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

08 ^th April 2022

World’s most eccentric beards

World’s most eccentric beards

27 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat

By Agency | 2 days ago

China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

By Reuters | 3 days ago

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

By Mate Tongola | 3 days ago

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

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FACT CHECK

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.

By Winfrey Owino | 5 days ago

Explainer: Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?

By Reuters | 9 days ago

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

By Stephanie Wangari | 10 days ago

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

By Patrick Vidija | 11 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 17 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 23 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Nyeri, Nairobi new Covid-19 cases highest as positivity rate rises above 5pc

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

State to roll out countrywide pilot telemedicine programme

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

Six KNH employees in court for allegedly stealing Sh4.68m cancer drugs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mate Tongola | 3 days ago

Kenya heightens surveillance as monkeypox spreads

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Big Five agenda in Kenya's showbiz

By Solomon Koko | 1 day ago

The Big Five agenda in Kenya's showbiz

Rick Ross confirms relationship Hamisa Mobetto

By Diana Anyango | 2 days ago

Rick Ross confirms relationship Hamisa Mobetto

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

By Diana Anyango | 2 days ago

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

By Fay Ngina | 2 days ago

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

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THE NAIROBIAN

Sports legents who changed disciplines

Sports legents who changed disciplines

By Jonathan Komen | 1 hour ago

The society needs 'real dads' on duty

The society needs 'real dads' on duty

By Ainea Bolingo | 3 hours ago

Dont celebrate yet, your social media date is a scam

Dont celebrate yet, your social media date is a scam

By Diana Makokha | 4 hours ago

Man to serve two years in prison for threatening to kill his mother

Man to serve two years in prison for threatening to kill his mother

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 8 hours ago

These are the women kenyan men want to dump

These are the women kenyan men want to dump

BLOGS

By James Mwangi | 10 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Pain of rice farmers as quelea birds raid farms

Pain of rice farmers as quelea birds raid farms

By Dominic Omondi | 2 hours ago

Farmers in Kilifi celebrate first harvest of new coconut variety

By Patrick Beja | 2 hours ago

Potato farmers' deal with KFC almost done

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 2 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Nina Ogot on her music and why weddings are overrated

By Stevens Muendo | 5 hours ago

Nina Ogot on her music and why weddings are overrated

Link between multiple sexual partners and risk of cancer

By Nancy Nzalambi | 5 hours ago

Link between multiple sexual partners and risk of cancer

Good food that is bad for your skin

By Pauline Muindi | 5 hours ago

Good food that is bad for your skin

Menstrual Hygiene Day: When menstruation feels like a curse

By Gardy Chacha | 6 hours ago

Menstrual Hygiene Day: When menstruation feels like a curse

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