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

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Raila Odinga said Martha Karua will hold the Justice and Constitutional Affairs CS post to ensure that Kenya’s constitutional shortcomings are addressed.
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By Stephanie Wangari | 5 hours ago

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

Baringo South: A journey that tempted fate

Rift Valley

Baringo South: A journey that tempted fate

By Julius Chepkwony | 5 hours ago

TIFA: Raila-Karua ticket more popular than Ruto-Rigathi pair

Politics

TIFA: Raila-Karua ticket more popular than Ruto-Rigathi pair

By David Njaaga | 5 hours ago

Siaya Gov. race: Charles Owino leaves Gumbo midway, returns to police service

Politics

By Olivia Odhiambo | 3 hours ago

IEBC: Over 5, 000 candidates to vie on independent ticket

National

By Winfrey Owino | 3 hours ago

Video: When Bishop Gilbert Deya cheated on his wife "to avoid prostate cancer"

National

By Jael Musumba | 3 hours ago

Martha Karua: The iron lady unafraid of breaking barriers

The Nairobian

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day ago

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LATEST

Ngilu and Musila in talks over top seat

By Philip Muasya | 1 hour ago

Ngilu and Musila in talks over top seat

Universities fund seeks Sh400million

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 hour ago

Universities fund seeks Sh400million

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By Gado | 1 hour ago

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Kenya Power names new interim managing director

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

Kenya Power names new interim managing director

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NATIONAL

Businesswoman Joyce Akinyi loses vehicles worth Sh20m to state

Businesswoman Joyce Akinyi loses vehicles worth Sh20m to state

By Paul Ogemba | 2 hours ago

Oscar Sudi loses bid to have trial on forged academic papers suspended

Oscar Sudi loses bid to have trial on forged academic papers suspended

By Paul Ogemba | 2 hours ago

Royal Mabati fined Sh2.6 million for misleading customers

Royal Mabati fined Sh2.6 million for misleading customers

By Betty Njeru | 8 hours ago

Matatus to start using Green Park Terminus, NMS says

Matatus to start using Green Park Terminus, NMS says

COUNTIES

By David Njaaga | 9 hours ago

Video: How man was cornered, killed in broad daylight in Mirema

Video: How man was cornered, killed in broad daylight in Mirema

COUNTIES

By Fred Kagonye | 11 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Health services paralysed in Homa Bay as workers down their tools

The workers complained of delayed April salaries, failure in remission of statutory deductions, lack of promotion from one job group to another and understaffing.

By James Omoro | 8 hours ago

Health services paralysed in Homa Bay as workers down their tools

By James Omoro | 8 hours ago

Matatus to start using Green Park Terminus, NMS says

By David Njaaga | 9 hours ago

Video: How man was cornered, killed in broad daylight in Mirema

By Fred Kagonye | 11 hours ago

Lupita Nyong'o markets Kisumu to Africities delegates

By Harold Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

CS Munya decries low uptake of coffee money, blames co-operatives

By Phares Mutembei | 19 hours ago

Kenya leads push for formation of sustainable cities at summit

By Harold Odhiambo and Olivia Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

Pastor accused of murder claims wife died by suicide

By Eric Abuga | 19 hours ago

Kimemia settles for engineer, Ruto picks 24-year-old woman

By James Munyeki and Gilbert Kimutai | 19 hours ago

CCTV footage captures gun attack on motorist Roysambu-Lumumba drive

By Kamore Maina | 19 hours ago

Mwangi wa Iria unveils Onyambu as his running mate

By Allan Mungai | 1 day ago

Man shot six times in broad daylight at Mirema, Kasarani identified

By Kamore Maina | 1 day ago

Court grants man's wish to get his dowry back

By Obare Osinde | 1 day ago

Evans Kidero: I will improve roads to boost sugarcane farming

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Kenya Power names new interim managing director

BUSINESS

Muli replaces Rosemary Oduor who has been at the helm of the utility company in an acting capacity as well..

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

Safaricom senior officer Kris Senanu quits telco

BUSINESS

Safaricom Chief Enterprise Business Officer Kris Senanu quits the telco to pursue other interests; he joined in June 2021, CEO Peter Ndegwa announces..

By Betty Njeru | 6 hours ago

Managing Gen Z at the workplace

WORK LIFE

By Tony Mbaya | 8 hours ago

Nyeri hoteliers face lean times as iconic White Rhino faces auction

BUSINESS

By Ndungu Gachane | 13 hours ago

The making of a Sh2b healthcare start-up

ENTERPRISE

By Wainaina Wambu | 14 hours ago

Why men should go to space

ENTERPRISE

By XN Iraki | 15 hours ago

How SMEs can use soft skills to transform business

ENTERPRISE

By Pedro Gomes | 19 hours ago

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OPINION

Address cities' problems

By Editorial | 19 hours ago

Address cities' problems

Next government must take our health seriously

By Editorial | 19 hours ago

Next government must take our health seriously

Address mental health issues among adolescents and young women

By Doris Kathia | 19 hours ago

Address mental health issues among adolescents and young women

Karua has proved it Sky is the limit for our girls, women

By Asande Felix Makori | 19 hours ago

Karua has proved it Sky is the limit for our girls, women

Task force on road standards should seal all graft loopholes

By Peter Wafula Murumba | 1 day ago

Task force on road standards should seal all graft loopholes

CARTOONS

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By Gado | 1 hour ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Leonard Khafafa | 11 hours ago

Why Karua, Gachagua are not perfect matches for their bosses

By Clay Muganda | 3 days ago

Harsh laws needed to protect parents from thieving school heads

By David Oginde | 4 days ago

Why the Kenya we want has been elusive

Alas, the Nairobi Expressway is at hand, but not for all

By Peter Kimani | 5 days ago

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POLITICS

Ngilu and Musila in talks over top seat

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu and former Senator David Musila are in talks that will see one of them drop out of the governor race in favour of the other.

By Philip Muasya | 1 hour ago

By Philip Muasya | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Wiper officials say the move was made long before the party joined Azimio and was, perhaps, Kalonzo's way of buying some insurance in case he was not named Raila’s running mate.

By Brian Otieno | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

The love-compete affair for three Sunkuli siblings

By Edwin Nyarangi | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Why Kindiki was absent when Ruto unveiled running mate Rigathi

By Brian Okoth | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Kalonzo Musyoka's options after fallout with Raila

Wiper submitted the former Kalonzo Musyoka's name to IEBC before the April 28 deadline. Azimio agreement ties Wiper to the coalition until three months after the elections.

By Brian Otieno | 11 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 11 hours ago

Martha Karua winning card: Why Raila Odinga settled on Martha Karua as his running mate

VIDEO

Martha Karua winning card: Why Raila Odinga settled on Martha Karua as his running mate

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Kalonzo Musyoka quits Azimio, cites betrayal

1 day ago

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Kithure Kindiki turns down any appointive position should Ruto clinch power in August 9th polls

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Karua of many firsts: A look at lady of many firsts who has walked out on two sitting presidents

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SPORTS

Former Shujaa coach appoint Kenya Harlequin coach

By Washington Onyango | 4 hours ago

Former Shujaa coach appoint Kenya Harlequin coach

Mathare United now blames FKF Caretaker Committee for their woes

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 5 hours ago

Mathare United now blames FKF Caretaker Committee for their woes

Liverpool title win 'not likely but possible', says Klopp

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Liverpool title win 'not likely but possible', says Klopp

Athletics Kenya to hold joint trials for Club Games and World Championships

By Jonah Onyango | 9 hours ago

Athletics Kenya to hold joint trials for Club Games and World Championships

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

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

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

By Stephanie Wangari | 5 hours ago

Baringo South: A journey that tempted fate

Baringo South: A journey that tempted fate

By Julius Chepkwony | 5 hours ago

Video: When Bishop Gilbert Deya cheated on his wife "to avoid prostate cancer"

Video: When Bishop Gilbert Deya cheated on his wife "to avoid prostate cancer"

Video: When Bishop Gilbert Deya cheated on his wife "to avoid prostate cancer"

The controversial Televangelist said he was in England for 15 years and “could not be (sic) without a woman”.

By Jael Musumba | 3 hours ago

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

By Brian Otieno | 7 hours ago

The love-compete affair for three Sunkuli siblings

The love-compete affair for three Sunkuli siblings

By Edwin Nyarangi | 7 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

21-gun salute

21-gun salute

26 ^th March 2022

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

25 ^th March 2022

When alleged boda boda riders turned rogue, torched vehicles

When alleged boda boda riders turned rogue, torched vehicles

24 ^th March 2022

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

18 ^th March 2022

Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

14 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

Australian PM knocks over child playing soccer at campaign event

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Australian PM knocks over child playing soccer at campaign event

Sri Lanka parliament blocks move to condemn president

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Sri Lanka parliament blocks move to condemn president

Finland, Sweden submit application to join NATO

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Finland, Sweden submit application to join NATO

N.Korea leader Kim slams officials' 'immaturity' in response to Covid outbreak

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

N.Korea leader Kim slams officials' 'immaturity' in response to Covid outbreak

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FACT CHECK

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

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

Screenshots doing rounds in social media that Kamala Harris and Samia Suluhu have congratulated Martha Karua for her nomination as Raila Odinga’s running mate are doctored.

By Patrick Vidija | 2 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 7 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 13 days ago

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

By Patrick Alushula | 21 days ago

Chiloba: Why we ordered SIM verification, how it shall be done

By Winfrey Owino | 1 month ago

Palm Sunday: What you need to know [Pictures]

By Winfrey Owino | 1 month ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Divorce and Christianity: Should we pull asunder what God has joined?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 2 days ago

Virility problems? Try onions

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Ayoki Onyango | 2 days ago

Uhuru to lead presidents, VIPs at Africities Summit in Kisumu

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 2 days ago

Vaccine delivers hope for families hit by malaria

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Wale wanashuka washuke: Bien Aime responds as Sauti Sol loses YouTube subscribers

By Fay Ngina | 3 hours ago

Wale wanashuka washuke: Bien Aime responds as Sauti Sol loses YouTube subscribers

WizKid among artistes featured in Chris Brown's forthcoming album

By Fay Ngina | 6 hours ago

WizKid among artistes featured in Chris Brown's forthcoming album

Picasso painting sells for Sh7.8billion at New York auction

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Picasso painting sells for Sh7.8billion at New York auction

Kenya Copyright Board now waltzes into Sauti Sol, Azimio tangle over song

By Fay Ngina | 9 hours ago

Kenya Copyright Board now waltzes into Sauti Sol, Azimio tangle over song

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THE NAIROBIAN

I fell prey of a fake business deal, 'investors' almost killed me

I fell prey of a fake business deal, 'investors' almost killed me

By Sammy Kerre | 5 hours ago

Man Stevo, your dance is confusing, slow down, so we can understand you

Man Stevo, your dance is confusing, slow down, so we can understand you

By Barrack Muluka | 6 hours ago

I have 13 tattoes, one belongs to my ex boyfriend

I have 13 tattoes, one belongs to my ex boyfriend

By Cheptoek Boyo | 7 hours ago

I started my music career scrubbing studio floors

I started my music career scrubbing studio floors

ARTS LOUNGE

By Boniface Mithika | 8 hours ago

A caretaker in court for conning, biting and evicting tenant

A caretaker in court for conning, biting and evicting tenant

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 9 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Forests farming idea cuts logging by half

Forests farming idea cuts logging by half

By Benson Rioba | 6 hours ago

Why your baby chicks keep dying

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

Why Kempinski will no longer buy chicken products reared under cages

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five beauty standards you should stop believing

By Esther Muchene | 9 hours ago

Five beauty standards you should stop believing

How to redecorate your home on a budget

By Esther Muchene | 10 hours ago

How to redecorate your home on a budget

Is it possible for couples to be sexually incompatible?

By Esther Muchene | 11 hours ago

Is it possible for couples to be sexually incompatible?

Just how safe are women in matatus?

By Kirsten Kanja | 11 hours ago

Just how safe are women in matatus?

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