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Late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed's historical link to Kenya

Coast

The late United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan lay the foundation stone of one of the most sought after institutions in the Coast region.
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By Ishaq Jumbe | 2 hours ago

Late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed's historical link to Kenya

Martha Koome: Why corruption cases take long in court

National

Martha Koome: Why corruption cases take long in court

By David Njaaga | 1 hour ago

The Wangechi we knew, KIMC students remember teen killed in Kiambu

National

The Wangechi we knew, KIMC students remember teen killed in Kiambu

By David Njaaga | 5 hours ago

Battle of titans: Karua vs Gachagua

Politics

By Ndungu Gachane | 7 hours ago

Mirema murder: Mysterious life of mastermind in 'spiking cartel'

Nairobi

By Brian Okoth and Kamore Maina | 1 hour ago

Toyota Probox: What this workhorse offers, but also a look at its problems

Motoring

By Mate Tongola | 6 hours ago

How to know your girlfriend has a 'Mubaba'

Evewoman

By Esther Muchene | 2 hours ago

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LATEST

78 elephants starve to death as drought bites

By Antony Gitonga | 50 minutes ago

78 elephants starve to death as drought bites

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

By Paul Ogemba | 56 minutes ago

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

Teacher found dead in her house, angry villagers lynch lover

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 hour ago

Teacher found dead in her house, angry villagers lynch lover

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

By Patrick Alushula | 2 hours ago

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

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NATIONAL

78 elephants starve to death as drought bites

78 elephants starve to death as drought bites

By Antony Gitonga | 50 minutes ago

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

By Amos Kareithi | 4 hours ago

Questions over Charles Owino's return to police service

Questions over Charles Owino's return to police service

By Harold Odhiambo | 10 hours ago

Uhuru suspends Justice Chitembwe to allow misconduct probe

Uhuru suspends Justice Chitembwe to allow misconduct probe

NATIONAL

By Paul Ogemba | 19 hours ago

Judge toasts to victory as top court overturns his dismissal

Judge toasts to victory as top court overturns his dismissal

NATIONAL

By Paul Ogemba | 19 hours ago

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Woman's 'light-bulb' moment enables her to cash in big on creativity

By Co-operative Bank

ASUS Zenbook 14'' Laptop review: A smooth sophisticated finish with a long-lasting battery life

By ASUS

What would you do if you won Sh40m? One Betsafe customer will win big

By Betsafe

Coca Cola partners with FIFA to bring World Cup trophy to Kenya

By Coca Cola

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COUNTIES

Teacher found dead in her house, angry villagers lynch lover

The 30-year-old teacher was found dead in her house with several stab wounds and other injuries allegedly inflicted by her boyfriend.

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 hour ago

Teacher found dead in her house, angry villagers lynch lover

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 hour ago

Fire razes Moi Girls High School Eldoret lab

By Faith Kutere | 4 hours ago

Nairobi Railway project to begin in two months

By Nathan Ochunge | 19 hours ago

Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital new morgue can hold 300 bodies

By Nderitu Gichure | 19 hours ago

Woman links partner to death of Egerton University student

By Daniel Chege | 19 hours ago

Kilifi tourism college project to gobble up additional Sh6 billion

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Philip Mwakio | 19 hours ago

Second grenade detonated in Kiambu

By George Njunge | 19 hours ago

Tension quelled in distribution of stalls in a Homa Bay market Sh117.8 m

By James Omoro | 20 hours ago

Homa Bay: Crisis as patients discharged from health facilities

By James Omoro | 20 hours ago

Student shows up with a cockerel for school fees

By Muriithi Mugo | 23 hours ago

ODM hands direct ticket to Innocent Mugabe for Likuyani MP race

By Robert Amalemba | 1 day ago

ZaheerJhanda: Meet the Kenyan-Asian daring to break Kisii's clan politics

By Eric Abuga | 1 day ago

Nyeri: Governor Kahiga picks David Kinarire as running mate

By Lydia Nyawira | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

Former directors have been battling to stop the prosecution for eight years. Dispute started in 2014 when the four resigned and started Cytton Investments Limited..

By Paul Ogemba | 56 minutes ago

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

BUSINESS

Kenya opens a three-month window allowing licensed millers to import 540,000 tonnes of white maize to avert shortage; Treasury CS Yatani waives import duty..

By Patrick Alushula | 2 hours ago

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

BUSINESS

By Kamau Muthoni | 3 hours ago

TikTok plans big push into gaming

SCI & TECH

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

How to conduct an effective HR audit

WORK LIFE

By Tony Mbaya | 9 hours ago

Twelve per cent of Kenyans default on loans, says CRB

BUSINESS

By Nathan Ochunge | 11 hours ago

CBK fees waiver pushes M-Pesa daily deals with banks to Sh15b

BUSINESS

By Patrick Alushula | 11 hours ago

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OPINION

If all bees die, human beings would also perish

By Carla Mucavi | 19 hours ago

If all bees die, human beings would also perish

Unbridled chaos in city CBD is killing businesses

By Editorial | 19 hours ago

Unbridled chaos in city CBD is killing businesses

Classrooms must be built

By Editorial | 19 hours ago

Classrooms must be built

Women should seize the Karua moment to push for gender parity

By Brenda Czeda Radido | 19 hours ago

Women should seize the Karua moment to push for gender parity

Historical emitters must back Africa's shift to renewables

By Mohamed Adow | 19 hours ago

Historical emitters must back Africa's shift to renewables

CARTOONS

Battle royale

Battle royale

Battle royale

By Gado | 1 day ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Peter Kimani | 11 hours ago

On the run: Kalonzo wakes up, jogging way to presidency

By Peter Kimani | 19 hours ago

An indecent proposal and a public rebuff

By Peter Kimani | 19 hours ago

From accidental ride to early conversion: Why the expressway could bring positive change

President should take a back seat and let Raila do it alone

By Michael Ndonye | 19 hours ago

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POLITICS

What happens if running mate withdraws few days to elections?

What happens when a governorship pair has been cleared by IEBC then a running mate withdraws from the race?

By Betty Njeru | 7 hours ago

By Betty Njeru | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

When the witty and wiry carry the day in campaigns

The carnival is about to start. In less than a month, the official campaign will start and Kenyans will be treated to the good, bad, and ugly side of politics.

By Amos Kareithi | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto promises farmers cheap loans, better prices

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Two governor aspirants finally get running mates

By Patrick Beja, Renson Mnyamwezi and Hassan Baris | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Court blocks IEBC from clearing Sonko to contest

IEBC has been stopped from processing Mr Mike Sonko’s nomination papers to vie for Mombasa governor’s seat.

By Joackim Bwana | 19 hours ago

By Joackim Bwana | 19 hours ago

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

VIDEO

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

7 hours ago

VIDEO

The U.K. and Kenyan governments unveil the final design for the new central railway

8 hours ago

VIDEO

IEBC raises the threshold for the presidential independent candidates who have hit a record of 38

8 hours ago

VIDEO

What is KANU's and by extension party chairman Gideon Moi's stand on Raila Odinga presidential bid?

8 hours ago

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SPORTS

Origi set to leave Liverpool- destination revealed

By Charles Odero | 3 hours ago

Origi set to leave Liverpool- destination revealed

Tuchel underscores Kante's influence at Chelsea

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Tuchel underscores Kante's influence at Chelsea

The pain and suffering of women referees

By Charles Odero and Mike Kihaki | 6 hours ago

The pain and suffering of women referees

Patrick Vieira kicks fan during pitch invasion after Everton beat Crystal Palace

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Patrick Vieira kicks fan during pitch invasion after Everton beat Crystal Palace

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed's historical link to Kenya

Late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed's historical link to Kenya

By Ishaq Jumbe | 2 hours ago

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

By Amos Kareithi | 4 hours ago

Mirema murder: Mysterious life of mastermind in 'spiking cartel'

Mirema murder: Mysterious life of mastermind in 'spiking cartel'

Mirema murder: Mysterious life of mastermind in 'spiking cartel'

His wife told police she had instructions to never call him while at work. Mugota refused to introduce her to friends and threatened her for questioning him.

By Brian Okoth and Kamore Maina | 1 hour ago

Toyota Probox: What this workhorse offers, but also a look at its problems

Toyota Probox: What this workhorse offers, but also a look at its problems

By Mate Tongola | 6 hours ago

The pain and suffering of women referees

The pain and suffering of women referees

By Charles Odero and Mike Kihaki | 6 hours ago

PODCASTS

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

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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WORLD

Israel's ruling coalition becomes minority after lawmaker quits

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Israel's ruling coalition becomes minority after lawmaker quits

Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover face on air

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover face on air

Sri Lanka appoints nine new cabinet members

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Sri Lanka appoints nine new cabinet members

U.S. says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina 'wrongly detained'

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

U.S. says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina 'wrongly detained'

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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 | 1 day ago

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

By Stephanie Wangari | 2 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 4 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 9 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 15 days ago

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

By Patrick Alushula | 23 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Africities Summit highlights limited access to family planning

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 19 hours ago

Global smoking rates fall for first time, but rise for kids, Africa - report

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 1 day ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 4 days ago

Virility problems? Try onions

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Ayoki Onyango | 4 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

It's comeback season for Kenya's legendary celebrities

By Mkala Mwaghesha | 12 hours ago

It's comeback season for Kenya's legendary celebrities

Just A Band announce return

By Alfayo Onyango | 1 day ago

Just A Band announce return

Pendo: I am a changed person from what was portrayed on TV

By Boniface Mithika | 1 day ago

Pendo: I am a changed person from what was portrayed on TV

Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

By Fay Ngina | 1 day ago

Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

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THE NAIROBIAN

Two foreigners refuse to leave court, claim they are too hungry to walk

Two foreigners refuse to leave court, claim they are too hungry to walk

By Lilian Chepkoech | 4 minutes ago

Mutura's unwritten laws

Mutura's unwritten laws

By James Mwangi | 2 hours ago

Rihanna: I did not plan for the baby, I don't know when I ovulate

Rihanna: I did not plan for the baby, I don't know when I ovulate

By Priscilla Kimani | 4 hours ago

I made a deal with the devil, was given two cats to feed blood in return

I made a deal with the devil, was given two cats to feed blood in return

FEATURES

By Jael Musumba | 4 hours ago

How to live with an empowered woman

How to live with an empowered woman

BLOGS

By Brian Guserwa | 6 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

How Vihiga got it right with forest restoration

How Vihiga got it right with forest restoration

By Hellen Miseda | 6 hours ago

Doors that sneak in disease into farms

By Dr Watson Messo | 6 hours ago

Tea sector needs new policies to boost income

By Nikko Tanui | 7 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

How to know your girlfriend has a 'Mubaba'

By Esther Muchene | 2 hours ago

How to know your girlfriend has a 'Mubaba'

Common fashion mistakes men constantly make

By Esther Muchene | 8 hours ago

Common fashion mistakes men constantly make

Why 'kienyeji' girls are more sexually curious than urban slay queens

By Elvince Joshua | 9 hours ago

Why 'kienyeji' girls are more sexually curious than urban slay queens

Rihanna welcomes first child with A$AP Rocky

By Lolita Bunde | 11 hours ago

Rihanna welcomes first child with A$AP Rocky

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