ELECTION 2022

Battle of titans: Karua vs Gachagua

Politics

The country’s eyes are set on the Mt Kenya region, where an estimated 5.8m votes will make or break the presidential ambitions of DP William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
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By Ndungu Gachane | 4 hours ago

Battle of titans: Karua vs Gachagua

Questions over Charles Owino's return to police service

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Questions over Charles Owino's return to police service

By Harold Odhiambo | 4 hours ago

When the witty and wiry carry the day in campaigns

Politics

When the witty and wiry carry the day in campaigns

By Amos Kareithi | 4 hours ago

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

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By Peter Kimani | 4 hours ago

Twelve per cent of Kenyans default on loans, says CRB

National

By Nathan Ochunge | 4 hours ago

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

Business

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By George Njunge and Jane Mugambi | 12 hours ago

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LATEST

Kenya risk being locked out of Afcon qualifiers

By Jonathan Komen | 3 hours ago

Kenya risk being locked out of Afcon qualifiers

Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival in epic win over Palace

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival in epic win over Palace

Chelsea set to finish third after Leicester draw

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Chelsea set to finish third after Leicester draw

Ruto promises farmers cheap loans, better prices

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 4 hours ago

Ruto promises farmers cheap loans, better prices

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NATIONAL

Uhuru suspends Justice Chitembwe to allow misconduct probe

Uhuru suspends Justice Chitembwe to allow misconduct probe

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hours ago

Judge toasts to victory as top court overturns his dismissal

Judge toasts to victory as top court overturns his dismissal

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hours ago

Former principal says Oscar Sudi was not a student at Highway School

Former principal says Oscar Sudi was not a student at Highway School

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hours ago

Africities Summit highlights limited access to family planning

Africities Summit highlights limited access to family planning

NATIONAL

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 4 hours ago

'Rich' Samuel Mugota was into Sim-swapping, bank fraud, DCI say

'Rich' Samuel Mugota was into Sim-swapping, bank fraud, DCI say

NATIONAL

By Fred Kagonye | 9 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Nairobi Railway project to begin in two months

Construction works at the new Nairobi Railway City and Public Realm will start in two months.

By Nathan Ochunge | 4 hours ago

Nairobi Railway project to begin in two months

By Nathan Ochunge | 4 hours ago

Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital new morgue can hold 300 bodies

By Nderitu Gichure | 4 hours ago

Woman links partner to death of Egerton University student

By Daniel Chege | 4 hours ago

Kilifi tourism college project to gobble up additional Sh6 billion

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Philip Mwakio | 4 hours ago

Second grenade detonated in Kiambu

By George Njunge | 4 hours ago

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

By James Omoro | 6 hours ago

Homa Bay: Crisis as patients discharged from health facilities

By James Omoro | 6 hours ago

Student shows up with a cockerel for school fees

By Muriithi Mugo | 9 hours ago

ODM hands direct ticket to Innocent Mugabe for Likuyani MP race

By Robert Amalemba | 15 hours ago

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

By Eric Abuga | 17 hours ago

Nyeri: Governor Kahiga picks David Kinarire as running mate

By Lydia Nyawira | 18 hours ago

Court blocks two children born out of wedlock from inheriting step-father's property

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

Nyamira County back to manual tax collection

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Suppliers could sue State in Sh134b pending bills row

BUSINESS

Suppliers to the public sector are contemplating a class action suit over pending bills amounting to Sh134 billion..

By Graham Kajilwa | 4 hours ago

Terry Ramadhani appointed as KEMSA new CEO

NEWS

Kiunge takes over from John Kabuchi, who served in an acting capacity. .

By Fred Kagonye | 8 hours ago

Curtains fall on one of East Africa's oldest fast food restaurants

ENTERPRISE

By Frankline Akhubula | 12 hours ago

Why relocating capital city won't solve Nairobi's mess

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 16 hours ago

How to make decisions in your organisation

WORK LIFE

By Tony Mbaya | 18 hours ago

Intrigues as Geoffrey Wasua replaces Rosemary Oduor at Kenya Power

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 22 hours ago

Why Housing Finance is selling head office

REAL ESTATE

By Patrick Alushula | 22 hours ago

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OPINION

If all bees die, human beings would also perish

By Carla Mucavi | 4 hours ago

If all bees die, human beings would also perish

Unbridled chaos in city CBD is killing businesses

By Editorial | 4 hours ago

Unbridled chaos in city CBD is killing businesses

Classrooms must be built

By Editorial | 4 hours ago

Classrooms must be built

Women should seize the Karua moment to push for gender parity

By Brenda Czeda Radido | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 hours ago

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

By Peter Kimani | 4 hours ago

An indecent proposal and a public rebuff

By Peter Kimani | 4 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 | 4 hours ago

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POLITICS

Ruto promises farmers cheap loans, better prices

DP William Ruto yesterday took his presidential campaigns to Nakuru and Nyandarua counties where he drummed up support for his bottom-up economic model.

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 4 hours ago

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Two governor aspirants finally get running mates

Two ODM governor aspirants at the Coast have changed their running mates at the eleventh hour after facing major hitches.

By Patrick Beja, Renson Mnyamwezi and Hassan Baris | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Court blocks IEBC from clearing Sonko to contest

By Joackim Bwana | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Independent aspirants causing parties jitters

By Josphat Thiong’o and Judah Ben-Hur | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Tight race as Maangi, Onyonka and Magara battle for Kisii Senate seat

The battle for Kisii Senate seat is shaping up to a three-horse race among ODM, Jubilee and UDA candidates.

By Edwin Nyarangi | 4 hours ago

By Edwin Nyarangi | 4 hours ago

The Headhunter: What recruiters are looking for in potential candidates - Nicholas Siwatom

VIDEO

The Headhunter: What recruiters are looking for in potential candidates - Nicholas Siwatom

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VIDEO

Detectives interrogate wife brother of Samuel Mugota, the man who was executed in a gangland-style

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VIDEO

Ruto's UDA wants CS Mucheru to resign over alleged involvement in political campaigns for Raila

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VIDEO

NASA Ghosts: How will Raila Odinga recover his former Western Kenya and Ukambani strongholds?

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SPORTS

Kenya risk being locked out of Afcon qualifiers

By Jonathan Komen | 3 hours ago

Kenya risk being locked out of Afcon qualifiers

Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival in epic win over Palace

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival in epic win over Palace

Chelsea set to finish third after Leicester draw

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Chelsea set to finish third after Leicester draw

Basketball: Hope for Kayole as Bakee Mtaani launch Sh2.5million basketball ground

By Washington Onyango | 6 hours ago

Basketball: Hope for Kayole as Bakee Mtaani launch Sh2.5million basketball ground

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Questions over Charles Owino's return to police service

Questions over Charles Owino's return to police service

By Harold Odhiambo | 4 hours ago

When the witty and wiry carry the day in campaigns

When the witty and wiry carry the day in campaigns

By Amos Kareithi | 4 hours ago

Battle of titans: Karua vs Gachagua

Battle of titans: Karua vs Gachagua

Battle of titans: Karua vs Gachagua

The country’s eyes are set on the Mt Kenya region, where an estimated 5.8m votes will make or break the presidential ambitions of DP William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

By Ndungu Gachane | 4 hours ago

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

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

By Peter Kimani | 4 hours ago

How 3 men whose IDs were found in Samuel Mugota's car 'lost Sh810,000'

How 3 men whose IDs were found in Samuel Mugota's car 'lost Sh810,000'

By Kamore Maina and Brian Okoth | 12 hours ago

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

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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

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

18 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

New York state opens probe of social media platforms used by Buffalo shooting suspect

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

New York state opens probe of social media platforms used by Buffalo shooting suspect

U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee to be Ukraine ambassador

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee to be Ukraine ambassador

North Korea weapons threat casts shadow on Biden visit

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

North Korea weapons threat casts shadow on Biden visit

Australian PM knocks over child playing soccer at campaign event

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Australian PM knocks over child playing soccer at campaign event

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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 | 18 hours ago

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

By Stephanie Wangari | 1 day ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 3 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 8 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 14 days ago

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

By Patrick Alushula | 22 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 days ago

Virility problems? Try onions

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Ayoki Onyango | 3 days ago

Uhuru to lead presidents, VIPs at Africities Summit in Kisumu

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 4 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Just A Band announce return

By Alfayo Onyango | 13 hours ago

Just A Band announce return

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

By Boniface Mithika | 14 hours ago

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

Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

By Fay Ngina | 16 hours ago

Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

Movie review: Operation Mincemeat

By Winnie Makena | 17 hours ago

Movie review: Operation Mincemeat

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THE NAIROBIAN

AP Officer Edith Nyawira: Gone too soon, but why?

AP Officer Edith Nyawira: Gone too soon, but why?

By George Njunge and Jane Mugambi | 12 hours ago

Police is hunting down fake preachers in Nairobi CBD

Police is hunting down fake preachers in Nairobi CBD

By Collins Kweyu | 12 hours ago

Wanawake, Kazi ya kutongoza waachieni wanaume

Wanawake, Kazi ya kutongoza waachieni wanaume

By Stephen Mburu | 13 hours ago

Ezekiel Mutua: Azimio paid more than half a million to use Sauti Sol's song

Ezekiel Mutua: Azimio paid more than half a million to use Sauti Sol's song

ENTERTAINMENT

By Priscilla Kimani | 13 hours ago

UON permits election of international, people with disabilities student leaders

UON permits election of international, people with disabilities student leaders

NEWS

By Stephen Mburu | 15 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Fresh produce exports market kindle Moi Airport

Fresh produce exports market kindle Moi Airport

By Philip Mwakio | 12 hours ago

Why cover crops are beneficial to your farm

By Standard Reporter | 12 hours ago

Forests farming idea cuts logging by half

By Benson Rioba | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

How to take care of your 4C hair like a professional

By Pauline Muindi | 15 hours ago

How to take care of your 4C hair like a professional

Different types of eating disorders you should know

By Esther Muchene | 17 hours ago

Different types of eating disorders you should know

Foods you should love when pregnant

By Esther Muchene | 18 hours ago

Foods you should love when pregnant

Things you can do to promote your career growth

By Esther Muchene | 20 hours ago

Things you can do to promote your career growth

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