Down but never out: Raila Odinga reinvents himself for 2022

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Just when he looked the least attractive to his erstwhile allies in the National Super Alliance (NASA), ODM leader Raila Odinga has emerged as an object o...
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By Brian Otieno | 2 hours ago

Down but never out: Raila Odinga reinvents himself for 2022

Benson Imbatu: Killer cop’s last call and history of short temper, violent episodes

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Benson Imbatu: Killer cop’s last call and history of short temper, violent episodes

By Kamore Maina | 2 hours ago

Which way for Amason Kingi with his new outfit?

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Which way for Amason Kingi with his new outfit?

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Witnesses now decline to testify against lawyer Paul Gicheru at the ICC

National

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Proposals to get rid of boarding schools, bring back cane stir debate

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By Augustine Oduor and Edwin Nyarangi | 2 hours ago

Leave Judiciary out of politics, OKA principals now tell William Ruto

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By Renson Mnyamwezi | 17 hours ago

Concern as lethal dog disease attacks farms

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How quarries changed fortunes of one rocky Murang’a village

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Champions League: Liverpool eliminate Milan as Origi and Salah seal comeback win

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Champions League: Liverpool eliminate Milan as Origi and Salah seal comeback win

Champions League: Dortmund crush Besiktas with Reus, Haaland doubles

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NATIONAL

Fred Matiang’i: Kabete police officer killed 6 in love triangle rage

Fred Matiang’i: Kabete police officer killed 6 in love triangle rage

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Uhuru receives credentials from six new envoys

Uhuru receives credentials from six new envoys

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How quarries changed fortunes of one rocky Murang’a village

The area had been used as a hideout by criminal gangs. Youth earn a living by loading stone blocks into lorries, and get paid by quarry owners.

By Boniface Gikandi | 41 minutes ago

How quarries changed fortunes of one rocky Murang’a village

By Boniface Gikandi | 41 minutes ago

45 witnesses set to testify against Gachagua in Sh7.5 billion case

By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

Former officer faces justice after 10-year cat and mouse game with police

By Muriithi Mugo | 12 hours ago

Boy aged 12 dies by suicide in Trans Nzoia

By Osinde Obare | 13 hours ago

Kabete 6 shooting: Horror scenes in dead of night as love affair ends tragically

By Kamore Maina and Brian Okoth | 15 hours ago

Families keep fingers crossed as four gold miners still trapped

By Isaiah Gwengi | 17 hours ago

Empty promises as locals drown in river of death

By Philip Muasya | 18 hours ago

Officer shoots dead six people including girlfriend, kills self in Kangemi

By Jael Mboga | 18 hours ago

I escaped death by a whisker, says woman in abusive marriage

By Jackline Inyanji | 22 hours ago

Read the signs and flee from violent partners, women told

By Boniface Gikandi | 23 hours ago

Women group's bid to take Sh3b land fight to Supreme Court flops

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 day ago

AG withdraws application in farmers' case

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

You weren’t my father’s wife, man tells Washington Olweny’s widow

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Digital lenders to come under CBK regulations in six months

NEWS

Legal amendment expected to streamline operations of credit providers who have been blamed for high-interest rates..

By Patrick Alushula | 1 hour ago

Regulator eyes 30pc increase in pensions uptake

NEWS

Regulator says leveraging technology could boost the sector's uptake..

By Graham Kajilwa | 7 hours ago

The state of World Wide Web security in 2021

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By Sara Okuoro | 10 hours ago

Five ways to enhance gender balance at the workplace

WORK LIFE

By Tony Mutugi | 11 hours ago

Leveraging on online opportunities to solve the challenge of youth unemployment

OPINION

By Ken Mwenda | 12 hours ago

Password managers can make your network more secure – but mind the gaps

SCI & TECH

By Sara Okuoro | 13 hours ago

Kenya leads scramble for DRC as Kinshasa opens for business

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Frankline Sunday in Kinshasa | 14 hours ago

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OPINION

Unravelling Dr Mercy Mwangangi’s love metaphor

By Emmanuel Kiio | 8 hours ago

Unravelling Dr Mercy Mwangangi’s love metaphor

Pesticides could be to blame for upsurge in cancer cases, deaths

By Victor Ng’ani | 10 hours ago

Pesticides could be to blame for upsurge in cancer cases, deaths

It's not negotiable; court orders must be obeyed by all Kenyans

By Suleiman Bashir Salah | 22 hours ago

It's not negotiable; court orders must be obeyed by all Kenyans

Government should lower cost of insulin to help diabetes patients cope

By Newton Ngugi | 1 day ago

Government should lower cost of insulin to help diabetes patients cope

Do more to end violence against women and girls

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Do more to end violence against women and girls

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COLUMNISTS

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There is nothing unusual with military officers doing civilian jobs

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Why the trouble with Kenya is not necessarily bad leadership

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

Kenyan cricket - and football too - need new thinking and not just veterans or fresh blood

By Clay Muganda | 3 days ago

POLITICS

OKA principals seek to chip away Raila's Coast support

A senior officer at the Wundanyi Police Station said Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako has already notified the police of the rallies.

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 16 hours ago

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

IEBC reviews nomination regulations

Political parties are set to conduct nominations between January and May 26 next year

By Patrick Beja | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

William Ruto: State using courts to harass my allies

By Nderitu Gichure | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

William Ruto wheelbarrow back to Kisii

By Erick Abuga | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila Odinga event attracts large number of ODM followers

Raila held a planning meeting with Nairobi ODM and Jubilee Party officials. It is not yet clear if President Uhuru Kenyatta will attend the event.

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

Maize Farmers Woes: Costly maize production and erratic weather patterns that have lowered yields

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Maize Farmers Woes: Costly maize production and erratic weather patterns that have lowered yields

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OKA principals vow never to leave the alliance until one of them clinches the presidency

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Debate on the need to re-introduce caning in schools revived after increased school unrest

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Police officer based at Kabete police station goes beserk, shoots dead his lover and 5 other people

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SPORTS

Champions League: Liverpool eliminate Milan as Origi and Salah seal comeback win

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Champions League: Liverpool eliminate Milan as Origi and Salah seal comeback win

Champions League: Dortmund crush Besiktas with Reus, Haaland doubles

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Champions League: Dortmund crush Besiktas with Reus, Haaland doubles

Champions League: Atletico reach knockout stage with remarkable win at Porto

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Champions League: Atletico reach knockout stage with remarkable win at Porto

Leipzig secure Europa League spot with 2-1 win over Man City

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Leipzig secure Europa League spot with 2-1 win over Man City

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Down but never out: Raila Odinga reinvents himself for 2022

Down but never out: Raila Odinga reinvents himself for 2022

By Brian Otieno | 2 hours ago

Benson Imbatu: Killer cop’s last call and history of short temper, violent episodes

Benson Imbatu: Killer cop’s last call and history of short temper, violent episodes

By Kamore Maina | 2 hours ago

How quarries changed fortunes of one rocky Murang’a village

How quarries changed fortunes of one rocky Murang’a village

How quarries changed fortunes of one rocky Murang’a village

The area had been used as a hideout by criminal gangs. Youth earn a living by loading stone blocks into lorries, and get paid by quarry owners.

By Boniface Gikandi | 41 minutes ago

Which way for Amason Kingi with his new outfit?

Which way for Amason Kingi with his new outfit?

By Patrick Beja | 2 hours ago

Proposals to get rid of boarding schools, bring back cane stir debate

Proposals to get rid of boarding schools, bring back cane stir debate

By Augustine Oduor and Edwin Nyarangi | 2 hours ago

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Mwingi tragedy bus retrieval

Mwingi tragedy bus retrieval

05 ^th December 2021

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

03 ^rd December 2021

How farmers 'use busaa to contain foot and mouth disease'

How farmers 'use busaa to contain foot and mouth disease'

03 ^rd December 2021

Who kicks the highest?

Who kicks the highest?

02 ^nd December 2021

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

02 ^nd December 2021

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

01 ^st December 2021

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

01 ^st December 2021

KDF recruitment paces

KDF recruitment paces

25 ^th November 2021

Four-hour siege at Equity bank, Kisumu

Four-hour siege at Equity bank, Kisumu

24 ^th November 2021

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

24 ^th November 2021

Kisii GK Prison wardens got talent!

Kisii GK Prison wardens got talent!

26 ^th October 2021

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

23 ^rd October 2021

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WORLD

Burundi prison fire kills 38 inmates, injures dozens more

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Burundi prison fire kills 38 inmates, injures dozens more

UAE to shift to Saturday-Sunday weekend in line with global markets

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

UAE to shift to Saturday-Sunday weekend in line with global markets

Sudan's Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Sudan's Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections

Omicron Variant May Have Picked Up A Piece Of Common-Cold Virus

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Omicron Variant May Have Picked Up A Piece Of Common-Cold Virus

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FACT CHECK

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis ole Kaparo has the rare distinction of ending a marriage older than some of his soon-to-be bachelors.

By Brian Guserwa | 4 days ago

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

By Reuters | 6 days ago

Omicron variant: What you need to know about the new Covid-19 strain

By Nancy Nzau | 7 days ago

Omicron Variant: What is going on across the globe

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies | 9 days ago

Governor Ann Kananu: A timeline

By Standard Check Point | 19 days ago

Ann Kananu: The security toughie who became Nairobi governor

By Jael Mboga | 21 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: Uganda confirms nine cases of Omicron

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 13 hours ago

Covid-19: 7.5 million vaccines administered so far as 32 test positive

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Children with extra small head not a curse, witchcraft

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

Some diseases come with safaris, holidays, festivities

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda and Esther Dianah | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

WhatsApp rolls out automatic disappearing messages after 24 hours

By Fay Ngina | 13 hours ago

WhatsApp rolls out automatic disappearing messages after 24 hours

Lil Wayne under investigation after pulling gun on security guard

By Davis Muli | 14 hours ago

Lil Wayne under investigation after pulling gun on security guard

Has Mulamwah moved on hours after breakup announcement with girlfriend?

By Davis Muli | 14 hours ago

Has Mulamwah moved on hours after breakup announcement with girlfriend?

Boost for tourism as Sh300m beachfront recreational park is complete

By Philip Mwakio | 17 hours ago

Boost for tourism as Sh300m beachfront recreational park is complete

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THE NAIROBIAN

Brothers accused of stealing maize shot outside Gatundu law courts

Brothers accused of stealing maize shot outside Gatundu law courts

By Lilian Chepkoech | 13 hours ago

Why Eldoret traffic lights are always off

Why Eldoret traffic lights are always off

By Lynn Kolongei | 15 hours ago

Nairobi is not hard to govern- Tim Wanyonyi

Nairobi is not hard to govern- Tim Wanyonyi

By Vivianne Wandera | 17 hours ago

When in the doghouse like Miguna, concede the fight and move on

When in the doghouse like Miguna, concede the fight and move on

RETROSEXUAL

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day ago

Will Nairobi's posh estates turn into the new Eastlands?

Will Nairobi's posh estates turn into the new Eastlands?

MONEY

By Harold Ayodo | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Concern as lethal dog disease attacks farms

Concern as lethal dog disease attacks farms

By Gardy Chacha | 1 day ago

Why painting animals is serious welfare issue

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 2 days ago

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 5 days ago

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How to safely include children in the kitchen

By Lolita Bunde | 1 day ago

How to safely include children in the kitchen

Makeup: How to create a simple signature look

By Pauline Muindi | 1 day ago

Makeup: How to create a simple signature look

Six ways you can cut down on alcohol this festive season

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Six ways you can cut down on alcohol this festive season

Five common makeup mistakes you should stop doing this year

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Five common makeup mistakes you should stop doing this year

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