ELECTION 2022

Ngilu: I'm ready to take up Azimio job offer to Kalonzo

Politics

Mrs Charity Ngilu said the Kamba community will stay put in Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja despite Kalonzo’s decision to go it alone.
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By Edwin Nyarangi | 3 hours ago

Ngilu: I'm ready to take up Azimio job offer to Kalonzo

Can Karua amass enough women votes to tilt poll victory for Azimio?

Politics

Can Karua amass enough women votes to tilt poll victory for Azimio?

By Biketi Kikechi | 3 hours ago

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

Explainers

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

By Winfrey Owino | 2 hours ago

Developing story: IEBC meets presidential aspirants

National

By Standard Reporter | 1 hour ago

Mother's pain: I flew back to Kenya with my son's ashes in a suitcase

National

By James Wanzala | 3 hours ago

Raila revisits Mau forest issue

Politics

By Julius Chepkwony and Godfrey Oundoh | 3 hours ago

Why herbal tea is the new craze in town

Farm Kenya

By Japheth Makau | 1 hour ago

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LATEST

Press association criticises western media over use of African photos in monkeypox coverage

By David Njaaga | 9 minutes ago

Press association criticises western media over use of African photos in monkeypox coverage

Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

By Ochieng Oyugi | 17 minutes ago

Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

Servers were opened, 'reveals' IEBC commissioner Justus Nyangaya

By Mate Tongola | 37 minutes ago

Servers were opened, 'reveals' IEBC commissioner Justus Nyangaya

Fuelled by Premier League dynasty, Man City crave Champions League legacy

By Reuters | 54 minutes ago

Fuelled by Premier League dynasty, Man City crave Champions League legacy

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NATIONAL

Servers were opened, 'reveals' IEBC commissioner Justus Nyangaya

Servers were opened, 'reveals' IEBC commissioner Justus Nyangaya

By Mate Tongola | 37 minutes ago

Youth urged to take part in peace drives

Youth urged to take part in peace drives

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Uhuru challenges WHO member states to unite in combating pandemics

Uhuru challenges WHO member states to unite in combating pandemics

By PSCU | 3 hours ago

Board celebrates teenagers who have never seen cigarette ads

Board celebrates teenagers who have never seen cigarette ads

NATIONAL

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 11 hours ago

With goodwill, the Judiciary can break cycle of electoral violence

With goodwill, the Judiciary can break cycle of electoral violence

NATIONAL

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COUNTIES

Nyong'o applauded for Kisumu summit success

The just-concluded Ninth Africities Summit has showcased the resilience of Kisumu’s economy.

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

Nyong'o applauded for Kisumu summit success

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

Turkana considering manufacturing medical supplies to counter Kemsa delays

By Lucas Ngasike | 2 hours ago

Contractor to restore old lanes on Mombasa Road

By Jacob Ng’etich | 2 hours ago

Calls for joint efforts to tackle criminal gangs in African cities

By Joackim Bwana | 2 hours ago

Death toll in Naivasha crash rises as one more dies

By Antony Gitonga | 16 hours ago

Why Mike Sonko could still prevail in Mombasa

By Bernard Sanga | 1 day ago

Azimio leaders scoff at Kenya Kwanza deal

By Robert Amalemba and Jackline Inyanji | 1 day ago

Ruto campaigns in Nyeri, claims Raila is hiding behind Karua

By Nderitu Gichure | 1 day ago

Support our aspirants, Raila Odinga tells Maa leaders

By Erick Abuga | 1 day ago

Kibicho orders county administrator to crack down on hooligans during rallies

By Timothy Kariuki | 1 day ago

Lee Kinyanjui, Susan Kihika size up each other in a two-horse race

By Steve Mkawale | 1 day ago

Stray leopard mauls 12 sheep, still on the loose

By Gilbert Kimutai | 1 day ago

Shock after man poisons three-year-old daughter before dying by suicide

By Jane Mugambi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

High prices of goods blamed for costly dollar, supply disruptions

BUSINESS

Suppliers lobby attributes the rise to increased fuel prices which have impacted the entire value chain..

By Graham Kajilwa | 11 hours ago

M-Pesa profile in Safaricom rises as voice revenue stutters

BUSINESS

M-Pesa accounts for 38.3 per cent of Safaricom service revenue and dominant in payments eco-system. On the other hand, revenues from voice and messaging have been declining..

By Patrick Alushula and Macharia Kamau | 1 day ago

Ethical procurement practices key to fostering Kenya's growth

OPINION

By Chilion Ogol | 1 day ago

EABL invests Sh5b in biomass plant

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 day ago

Ex-Britam bosses to face trial over Sh1.1b 'theft'

BUSINESS

By Paul Ogemba | 2 days ago

Kenya to import 540,000 tonnes of maize to avert looming shortage

BUSINESS

By Patrick Alushula | 2 days ago

Reprieve for ports authority in Sh1.9b tax battle with KRA

BUSINESS

By Kamau Muthoni | 2 days ago

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OPINION

Blame these agencies for our poor electoral choices

By Alexander Chagema | 13 hours ago

Blame these agencies for our poor electoral choices

It is heartbreaking that farmers are still using harmful pesticides

By Catherine Kunyanga | 13 hours ago

It is heartbreaking that farmers are still using harmful pesticides

Act now to avert deaths from widespread hunger

By Editorial | 13 hours ago

Act now to avert deaths from widespread hunger

Battle of presidential running mates and spheres of influence

By XN Iraki | 1 day ago

Battle of presidential running mates and spheres of influence

Karua factor changes narrative, shows Raila Odinga as a true reformist

By Herman Manyora and Bruno Otiato | 1 day ago

Karua factor changes narrative, shows Raila Odinga as a true reformist

CARTOONS

Kalonzo for president

Kalonzo for president

Kalonzo Musyoka for president

By Gado | 1 day ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 5 hours ago

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

By Macharia Munene | 13 hours ago

Uhuru's absence from Azimio campaign trail has reduced mudslinging

By David Oginde | 1 day ago

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

Martha Karua has drawn a new line in the mountain

By Daisy Maritim | 1 day ago

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POLITICS

Kalonzo under pressure to return to Azimio fold

Some professionals and clerics from Ukambani have urged Kalonzo to reconsider his decision and instead re-open talks with the Azimio-One Kenya coalition.

By Philip Muasya | 2 hours ago

By Philip Muasya | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Choice of deputy in Nyeri governor race could make or break aspirants

Aspirants in the Nyeri governor race are setting the stage for what is promising to be a bruising battle, with choice of running mate being taken seriously

By Lydiah Nyawira | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

UDA Marsabit governor aspirant Harsama vows to build peace

By Jacob Ng’etich | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto camp warns CSs to keep off polls

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Kalonzo's slim options inside and outside the Azimio camp

Wiper leader has legitimate expectations that his peers should take his presidential ambitions seriously.

By Kibe Mungai | 5 hours ago

By Kibe Mungai | 5 hours ago

Eight mourners die after being involved in an accident along the Mai Mahiu Narok highway

VIDEO

Eight mourners die after being involved in an accident along the Mai Mahiu Narok highway

19 hours ago

VIDEO

Eight candidates in Wajir including the first governor show interest in the county's top seat

19 hours ago

VIDEO

Kenya Kwanza team led by DP Ruto takes their campaigns to the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region

20 hours ago

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Matatus along Waiyaki Way downed their tools in protest over lack of stages

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SPORTS

Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

By Ochieng Oyugi | 17 minutes ago

Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

Fuelled by Premier League dynasty, Man City crave Champions League legacy

By Reuters | 54 minutes ago

Fuelled by Premier League dynasty, Man City crave Champions League legacy

Wahome swings like none other in Ruiru tourney

By Maarufu Mohamed | 1 hour ago

Wahome swings like none other in Ruiru tourney

Man City apologise after Villa keeper attacked during celebrations

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Man City apologise after Villa keeper attacked during celebrations

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ngilu: I'm ready to take up Azimio job offer to Kalonzo

Ngilu: I'm ready to take up Azimio job offer to Kalonzo

By Edwin Nyarangi | 3 hours ago

Can Karua amass enough women votes to tilt poll victory for Azimio?

Can Karua amass enough women votes to tilt poll victory for Azimio?

By Biketi Kikechi | 3 hours ago

Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

Kenya’s splendid performance in the 24th edition of the Summer Deaflympics that concluded in Brazil early this week, is a showpiece many athletes will forever cherish.

By Ochieng Oyugi | 17 minutes ago

Mother's pain: I flew back to Kenya with my son's ashes in a suitcase

Mother's pain: I flew back to Kenya with my son's ashes in a suitcase

By James Wanzala | 3 hours ago

Raila revisits Mau forest issue

Raila revisits Mau forest issue

By Julius Chepkwony and Godfrey Oundoh | 3 hours ago

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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

Russia bans over 900 Americans from visiting

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies | 1 day ago

Russia bans over 900 Americans from visiting

Russia halts gas flow to Finland

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Russia halts gas flow to Finland

Biden Secret Service agents sent home after drunk assault report

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Biden Secret Service agents sent home after drunk assault report

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

By Reuters | 2 days ago

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

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FACT CHECK

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

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

Factories in at least three states have been forced shut for hours as authorities struggled to handle demand.

By Reuters | 4 days ago

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

By Stephanie Wangari | 4 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 6 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 11 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 17 days ago

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

By Patrick Alushula | 26 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

The psychology of a miser: Poor potty training blamed

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 3 hours ago

Cold: No cough syrups please

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Saada Hassan | 5 hours ago

Let us be kind to women with fertility challenges

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Rogers Otiso | 11 hours ago

'Captive lions' face injuries, diseases, malnutrition, obesity

MENTAL HEALTH

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 11 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

'Jesus Girl' opens up on freak accident, battle with drugs

By Diana Anyango | 1 hour ago

'Jesus Girl' opens up on freak accident, battle with drugs

PHOTOS: Men bring La Sape A game as they mark World Whiskey Day

By Caroline Obuya | 1 hour ago

PHOTOS: Men bring La Sape A game as they mark World Whiskey Day

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae steps behind the camera for 'Hunt'

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae steps behind the camera for 'Hunt'

Ed Sheeran "over the moon" at birth of second daughter

By Reuters | 23 hours ago

Ed Sheeran "over the moon" at birth of second daughter

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THE NAIROBIAN

End of the road for iconic hotels that shaped growth of the city

End of the road for iconic hotels that shaped growth of the city

By Hudson Gumbihi | 1 hour ago

Who will be the next Martha Karua?

Who will be the next Martha Karua?

By Eric Nyakagwa | 3 hours ago

Peter Macharia Kinyanjui- First Kikuyu Catholic bishop to get married

Peter Macharia Kinyanjui- First Kikuyu Catholic bishop to get married

By Silas Nyamweya | 20 hours ago

To be successful, you must have discipline

To be successful, you must have discipline

REAL TALK

By Bishop David Muriithi | 22 hours ago

Can Airbnb hosts escape the long arm of KRA?

Can Airbnb hosts escape the long arm of KRA?

FEATURES

By Harold Ayodo | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Why herbal tea is the new craze in town

Why herbal tea is the new craze in town

By Japheth Makau | 1 hour ago

How Vihiga got it right with forest restoration

By Hellen Miseda | 2 days ago

Doors that sneak in disease into farms

By Dr Watson Messo | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Why women cheat

By Annie Awuor | 1 day ago

Why women cheat

How to get rid of enlarged pores

By Pauline Muindi | 2 days ago

How to get rid of enlarged pores

Celebrity maternity style: Which is your favourite?

By Peris Wambugu | 2 days ago

Celebrity maternity style: Which is your favourite?

Fitness: Weight lifting is the new running

By Nancy Nzalambi | 2 days ago

Fitness: Weight lifting is the new running

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