Uhuru moves to clip Ruto wings in race for western

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President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday began an onslaught to defend the western vote basket from being taken away by Deputy President William R...
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By Jacob Ng’etich | 3 hours ago

Uhuru moves to clip Ruto wings in race for western

Kalonzo’s next move may seal Ruto, Raila fate in August poll

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Kalonzo’s next move may seal Ruto, Raila fate in August poll

By Jacob Ngetich | 3 hours ago

How lost ID almost implicated guard in Monica Kimani murder case

National

How lost ID almost implicated guard in Monica Kimani murder case

By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

After two years of pain, couple still hopes to find kidnapped child

Rift Valley

By Daniel Chege | 3 hours ago

Online lessons to address teacher shortage – TSC

Education

By Augustine Oduor | 3 hours ago

Country to experience dry weather this week, occasional rainfall

National

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Show of skin: celebrities who flaunt bikini bodies on social media

The Nairobian

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Why SMEs are slow to adopt tech

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Why SMEs are slow to adopt tech

Vihiga villages where it is hell getting the dead home for burial

By Brian Kisanji | 1 hour ago

Vihiga villages where it is hell getting the dead home for burial

Ketraco, Kenya Power haggle over Sh39m costs of blackout

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

Ketraco, Kenya Power haggle over Sh39m costs of blackout

Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

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NATIONAL

Forest lobbies oppose planned changes to conservation act

Forest lobbies oppose planned changes to conservation act

By Wilberforce Okwiri | 3 hours ago

High Court bars JSC from hearing two petitions to kick out Judge

High Court bars JSC from hearing two petitions to kick out Judge

By Kamau Muthoni | 3 hours ago

We will weed out vandals from sector, say metal dealers

We will weed out vandals from sector, say metal dealers

By Jacinta Mutura | 3 hours ago

Registrar of Political Parties office to set up USSD code

Registrar of Political Parties office to set up USSD code

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Prosecutor now turns to plea bargain to reduce case backlog

Prosecutor now turns to plea bargain to reduce case backlog

NATIONAL

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Vihiga villages where it is hell getting the dead home for burial

Two villages in a remote part of Vihiga County have more than one reason to mourn on account of near-impassable roads.

By Brian Kisanji | 1 hour ago

Vihiga villages where it is hell getting the dead home for burial

By Brian Kisanji | 1 hour ago

Hunger drives residents into deadly mining pits

By Omelo Juliet | 3 hours ago

Laikipia County in refunds plan for businesses to ease production

By Lydiah Nyawira | 3 hours ago

Wife seeks share of father-in-law's Sh30m property

By Daniel Chege | 3 hours ago

Kenya Power starts raids to curb rampant vandalism in Nyanza

By Eric Abuga | 3 hours ago

Develop policies to improve revenue, Nyandarua County assembly told

By James Munyeki | 3 hours ago

Gusii leaders unite, hold joint rally under Azimio

By Eric Abuga | 3 hours ago

Mombasa to host long-awaited Innovation Week Forum in March

By Philip Mwakio | 3 hours ago

Lonyangapuo tells officials eyeing elective posts to resign

By Irissheel Shanzu | 3 hours ago

US national, 3 others in custody for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 certificates

By Winfrey Owino | 6 hours ago

Ending Kerio Valley attacks tops county commissioner's agenda

By Christopher Kipsang | 10 hours ago

Man to serve 20 years in jail for sodomising elder brother

By Muriithi Mugo | 11 hours ago

Woman dies after she and her aunt were raped in Nyandarua

By Fred Kagonye | 11 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Why SMEs are slow to adopt tech

ENTERPRISE

SMEs still have more hurdles and bottlenecks to overcome before they can realise the full potential of technology in their businesses..

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 hour ago

Ketraco, Kenya Power haggle over Sh39m costs of blackout

NEWS

Ketraco and Kenya Power are passing the buck over who should bear costs associated with collapse of the transmission line between Marsabit and Suswa.

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

DTB inks deal with Chinese trade group

NEWS

By Standard Correspondent | 3 hours ago

SBM Bank gives solar firm Sh1.6 billion loan

NEWS

By Standard Correspondent | 3 hours ago

Latest Samsung phone hits Kenyan market

ENTERPRISE

By Peter Theuri | 3 hours ago

E-sim tech connecting Kenyans abroad home

ENTERPRISE

By Brian George | 3 hours ago

Why Kenya’s affluent can’t meet their goals

ENTERPRISE

By Tony Mbaya | 3 hours ago

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OPINION

All we need are peaceful campaigns and elections

By Editorial | 3 hours ago

All we need are peaceful campaigns and elections

Address rising insecurity

By Editorial | 3 hours ago

Address rising insecurity

Journalists eyeing political seats should bid newsrooms goodbye

By David Omwoyo | 12 hours ago

Journalists eyeing political seats should bid newsrooms goodbye

Understanding factors that lead to drug addiction can aid in recovery

By Caroline Kahiu | 12 hours ago

Understanding factors that lead to drug addiction can aid in recovery

Cost of LPG making a bad situation worse

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Cost of LPG making a bad situation worse

CARTOONS

Final Destination

Final Destination

By Harry | 7 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 1 day ago

Presidency is not worth dying for, better get an MCA to die for

By XN Iraki | 2 days ago

Economic, leadership burdens the next president will shoulder

By David Oginde | 3 days ago

What our leaders should do to survive disruptive times

With dumped bodies, L Victoria could be one large crime scene

By Irungu Houghton | 4 days ago

POLITICS

Boost for Raila as Maa leaders back Azimio

Maa Community will enter into a pact with Azimio. Raila attended the consultative forum between the Mt Kenya foundation and Maa leaders.

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 3 hours ago

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Amani, Ford-K ratify pact with UDA as Ruto unveils polls board

Amani National Congress (ANC) yesterday insisted that party leader Musalia Mudavadi was still in the presidential race.

By Josphat Thiong’o | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Kabogo to face Baba Yao, Nyoro in race for governor

By George Njunge | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Shame on us for not playing AFCON, Raila says

By Winfrey Owino | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee caged, muzzled me – Governor Waiguru

Waiguru, in a candid interview on Spice FM on Tuesday morning, January 25, revealed that she is now happier and freer to express her opinions

By Betty Njeru | 13 hours ago

By Betty Njeru | 13 hours ago

What are the poll numbers under the command of both Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula?

VIDEO

What are the poll numbers under the command of both Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula?

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VIDEO

Two more bodies recovered from Yala river, raising number of bodies retrieved there to 23

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ODM party leader Raila Odinga takes his Azimio la Umoja campaign to the Maa community

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Showdown looming in the Senate after the report by JLAC on political parties bill was tabled

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SPORTS

Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

Senegal reach last eight as Mane scores but suffers head injury

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Senegal reach last eight as Mane scores but suffers head injury

Morocco fight back to beat Malawi and reach Cup of Nations quarters

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Morocco fight back to beat Malawi and reach Cup of Nations quarters

Watford appoint former England coach Hodgson as manager

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Watford appoint former England coach Hodgson as manager

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Vihiga villages where it is hell getting the dead home for burial

Vihiga villages where it is hell getting the dead home for burial

By Brian Kisanji | 1 hour ago

Ketraco, Kenya Power haggle over Sh39m costs of blackout

Ketraco, Kenya Power haggle over Sh39m costs of blackout

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

Why SMEs are slow to adopt tech

Why SMEs are slow to adopt tech

Why SMEs are slow to adopt tech

SMEs still have more hurdles and bottlenecks to overcome before they can realise the full potential of technology in their businesses.

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 hour ago

Uhuru moves to clip Ruto wings in race for western

Uhuru moves to clip Ruto wings in race for western

By Jacob Ng’etich | 3 hours ago

Kalonzo’s next move may seal Ruto, Raila fate in August poll

Kalonzo’s next move may seal Ruto, Raila fate in August poll

By Jacob Ngetich | 3 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

High drama over arrest, release of tycoon Jimi Wanjigi

High drama over arrest, release of tycoon Jimi Wanjigi

21 ^st January 2022

Buzz in Nyaribari as helicopter ferrying Mudavadi lands

Buzz in Nyaribari as helicopter ferrying Mudavadi lands

17 ^th January 2022

Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

07 ^th January 2022

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

02 ^nd January 2022

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

01 ^st January 2022

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

01 ^st January 2022

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

31 ^st December 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

31 ^st December 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

29 ^th December 2021

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

17 ^th December 2021

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

16 ^th December 2021

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

12 ^th December 2021

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WORLD

Royal crown slips as Elizabeth prepares to mark 70 years as queen

By Reuters | 12 hours ago

Royal crown slips as Elizabeth prepares to mark 70 years as queen

Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

NATO sends reinforcements, U.S. puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

NATO sends reinforcements, U.S. puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise

U.S. Covid-19 peak may be over but not the pain as deaths rise

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

U.S. Covid-19 peak may be over but not the pain as deaths rise

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FACT CHECK

Why Burkina Faso's army mutinying

Why Burkina Faso's army mutinying

The army has suffered heavy losses at the hands of the militants, who control swathes of Burkina Faso.

By Reuters | 1 day ago

N95 or KF94? Which mask is best at protecting against COVID-19

By Reuters | 6 days ago

Why activists oppose court directive ahead of BBI Supreme Court hearing

By Winfrey Owino | 9 days ago

The red plate-numbers on our roads: What each code means

By Elvince Joshua | 11 days ago

Why Linda Kiome took charge of LSK before expiry of Havi’s term

By Winfrey Owino | 12 days ago

George Natembeya’s transfer to Office of the President explained

By Elvince Joshua | 12 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Medics seek men’s help in boosting uptake of HPV jab among women

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 20 hours ago

Fears of Covid jabs' effect on women's menstrual cycles

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

Kenya records 170 new Covid-19 infections as 556 patients recover

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

My son sneezed, and just like that, broke his right hand

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Colombian house built upside down

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Colombian house built upside down

10-month-old child drowns in water basin

By Diana Anyango | 11 hours ago

10-month-old child drowns in water basin

After Jamal, Amber Ray asks men interested in her to send CVs

By Diana Anyango | 12 hours ago

After Jamal, Amber Ray asks men interested in her to send CVs

Larry Madowo: Africans shouldn’t need visas to travel within continent

By Davis Muli | 12 hours ago

Larry Madowo: Africans shouldn’t need visas to travel within continent

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THE NAIROBIAN

KRA introducing geo-mapping system to track and manage landlords

KRA introducing geo-mapping system to track and manage landlords

By Harold Ayodo | 14 hours ago

KCA University student donating shoes to needy students

KCA University student donating shoes to needy students

By Stephen Mburu | 17 hours ago

Girls should start seeing a gynae at 13 — Junior Mukudi

Girls should start seeing a gynae at 13 — Junior Mukudi

By Rosa Agutu | 18 hours ago

We must urgently confront crisis in Kenya’s university education

We must urgently confront crisis in Kenya’s university education

BLOGS

By Dr Evelyn Jepkemei | 1 day ago

Show of skin: celebrities who flaunt bikini bodies on social media

Show of skin: celebrities who flaunt bikini bodies on social media

ENTERTAINMENT

By Priscilla Kimani | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Ex soldier breaks new ground with trout fish

Ex soldier breaks new ground with trout fish

By Muriithi Mugo | 11 hours ago

Managing chicken daily water intake

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

Save our farms: Rice farmers pay the high cost of climate change

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five mindful activities that can reduce anxiety

By Esther Muchene | 17 hours ago

Five mindful activities that can reduce anxiety

How to survive a heartbreak this valentine's season

By Esther Muchene | 17 hours ago

How to survive a heartbreak this valentine's season

It’s never too late to make resolutions

By Chris Hart | 18 hours ago

It’s never too late to make resolutions

Everything you need to know about a keto diet

By Esther Muchene | 19 hours ago

Everything you need to know about a keto diet

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