Uhuru’s Sh25 billion stimulus package

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By Macharia Kamau | 7 hours ago

Uhuru’s Sh25 billion stimulus package

Reprieve for defaulters as Uhuru orders freeze on CRB loan listing

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Reprieve for defaulters as Uhuru orders freeze on CRB loan listing

By Patrick Alushula | 7 hours ago

Omanyala, Aoko listed among 220 heroes on special day in Kirinyaga

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Omanyala, Aoko listed among 220 heroes on special day in Kirinyaga

By Josphat Thiong’o | 7 hours ago

Uneasy with Uhuru endorsing a successor? You are not presidential material

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By Elias Mokua | 7 hours ago

The Somalia question in Jomo, Uhuru speeches

National

By Amos Kareithi | 7 hours ago

Eldoret City Marathon winners to walk away with Sh3.5m each

Athletics

By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen | 7 hours ago

Why burglars cook chapati, shave their victims

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By Silas Nyamweya | 1 hour ago

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Faith misses out as atheletes are honoured during Mashujaa Day

By Stephen Rutto | 16 minutes ago

Faith misses out as atheletes are honoured during Mashujaa Day

Achieng beats Basheel of Malawi to lift Female Commonwealth Superlight weight title

By Ochieng Oyugi | 5 hours ago

Achieng beats Basheel of Malawi to lift Female Commonwealth Superlight weight title

Champions League: Chelsea hammer Malmo 4-0 but lose strikers to injury

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Champions League: Chelsea hammer Malmo 4-0 but lose strikers to injury

Fuliza defaulters to have KCB, M-shwari accounts blocked as Safaricom tightens rules

By Frankline Sunday | 7 hours ago

Fuliza defaulters to have KCB, M-shwari accounts blocked as Safaricom tightens rules

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NATIONAL

Mashujaa Day: Only 3,000 guests allowed into the stadium for fete

By Wainaina Ndung'u and Ndungu Gachane | 7 hours ago

Mashujaa Day: Only 3,000 guests allowed into the stadium for fete

Mashujaa Day: Only 3,000 guests allowed into the stadium for fete

National

By Wainaina Ndung'u and Ndungu Gachane | 7 hours ago

Buses, restaurants and bars to profit from end of curfew

By Wainaina Wambu | 7 hours ago

Buses, restaurants and bars to profit from end of curfew

Buses, restaurants and bars to profit from end of curfew

National

By Wainaina Wambu | 7 hours ago

Governor Waiguru highlights universal healthcare programme and farmers projects

By Jane Mugambi | 7 hours ago

Governor Waiguru highlights universal healthcare programme and farmers projects

Governor Waiguru highlights universal healthcare programme and farmers projects

National

By Jane Mugambi | 7 hours ago

Cheers as Uhuru declares end of 19-month curfew

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 7 hours ago

Cheers as Uhuru declares end of 19-month curfew

Cheers as Uhuru declares end of 19-month curfew

National

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 7 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Rift leaders want locals evicted in colonial era paid

The land question in the Rift Valley took the centre stage during the 116th Koitalel Samoei memorial ceremony in Nandi County.

By Edward Kosut | 7 hours ago

Rift leaders want locals evicted in colonial era paid

By Edward Kosut | 7 hours ago

Lamu Port drives growth of real estate deals in once sleepy town

By Philip Mwakio | 7 hours ago

Family demands probe in killing of kin, claims police shielding suspects

By Kamore Maina | 7 hours ago

Man kills father as lover slashes woman's throat in separate incidents

By Nikko Tanui | 7 hours ago

Mwangi Kiunjuri wants more police reservists in Ol Moran

By James Munyeki | 7 hours ago

Mai Mahiu residents find headless body dumped in field

By Antony Gitonga | 7 hours ago

Trench to mitigate banditry, human-wildlife conflict in Laikipia

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 13 hours ago

Students sent home after suspected arsonists burn Migori school dormitory

By Caleb Kingwara | 13 hours ago

Diver celebrates Mashujaa Day retrieving bodies from River Isiukhu

By Benard Lusigi | 13 hours ago

Vihiga health workers issue strike notice

By Brian Kisanji | 13 hours ago

Nairobi marabou storks lose their home to Expressway

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh | 14 hours ago

Nyamira Deputy Governor James Gesami to work as part time doctor

By Stanley Ongwae | 15 hours ago

10-year boy fighting for life, two women arrested after an attempted exorcism

By Olivia Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Fuliza defaulters to have KCB, M-shwari accounts blocked as Safaricom tightens rules

NEWS

M-Pesa users who default on their Fuliza loans will have access to their funds in M-Shwari and KCB M-Pesa accounts blocked or used to settle debts. .

By Frankline Sunday | 7 hours ago

Facebook to rebrand with new name

BUSINESS

Facebook name change will be announced next week, 'The Verg'e reports..

By Reuters | 17 hours ago

No end in sight to high power bills

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 21 hours ago

Central Bank releases over Sh55b to rescue struggling local lenders

BUSINESS

By Patrick Alushula | 21 hours ago

Time for a job change? Here are some signs

ENTERPRISE

By Paul Kariuki | 23 hours ago

Death of handmade toys holds back our innovation

ENTERPRISE

By XN Iraki | 1 day ago

Innovators reveal why their ideas failed, while some picked

ENTERPRISE

By Patrick Alushula | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Curfew ends but let’s not lower our guard

By Editorial | 7 hours ago

Curfew ends but let’s not lower our guard

Enrollment drive timely

By Editorial | 7 hours ago

Enrollment drive timely

Increase capitation to save public universities from collapse

By Agumba Ndaloh | 7 hours ago

Increase capitation to save public universities from collapse

For all her selflessness and service, the rural woman is a true hero

By Kalangi Kiambati | 7 hours ago

For all her selflessness and service, the rural woman is a true hero

Why member protection is the silver bullet for Kenya’s Saccos

By Peter Njuguna | 7 hours ago

Why member protection is the silver bullet for Kenya’s Saccos

CARTOONS

When It Rains It Pours

When It Rains It Pours

When It Rains It Pours

By Harry | 14 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 7 hours ago

Uneasy with Uhuru endorsing a successor? You are not presidential material

By Leonard Khafafa | 1 day ago

2022 offers the youth a golden chance to turn over a new leaf

By Macharia Munene | 2 days ago

What heroes are we celebrating when Kiburi House remains neglected?

Kenya’s march forward possible only if we refuse leaders selling us fear

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 3 days ago

POLITICS

Ruto, Raila use Mashujaa Day fete to reach out to voters

Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga used Mashujaa Day celebrations to endear themselves to the electorate.

By Ndungu Gachane | 7 hours ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Uhuru, Ruto in a show of comradeship at Mashujaa Day Celebration

Since their second term re-election, the duo’s relations have been frosty.

By Winfrey Owino | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Mt Kenya East leaders endorse Raila Odinga for the presidency in 2022

By Phares Mutembei | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Sakaja says assemblies, Parliament an appendage of Executive

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Mudavadi: Youths need incentives not handouts, empty promises

Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has said the millions of educated and unemployed youths in the country need incentives...

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

NEWSHOUR: Discussion on lifting of curfew, Uhuru's legacy, Improved HealthCare & Cost of Living

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NEWSHOUR: Discussion on lifting of curfew, Uhuru's legacy, Improved HealthCare & Cost of Living

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VIDEO

Student succumbs to stab wounds as 49-year-old commits suicide in Miti Mingi Village in Elementaita

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VIDEO

Murgor asks Mutyambai to assign a special team to investigate the alleged attack by the Ndichu twins

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VIDEO

Uganda’s Deo Akope clinches the fourth leg of the 2021/2020 Safari tour golf series

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SPORTS

Faith misses out as atheletes are honoured during Mashujaa Day

By Stephen Rutto | 16 minutes ago

Faith misses out as atheletes are honoured during Mashujaa Day

Achieng beats Basheel of Malawi to lift Female Commonwealth Superlight weight title

By Ochieng Oyugi | 5 hours ago

Achieng beats Basheel of Malawi to lift Female Commonwealth Superlight weight title

Champions League: Chelsea hammer Malmo 4-0 but lose strikers to injury

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Champions League: Chelsea hammer Malmo 4-0 but lose strikers to injury

Ronaldo header seals United comeback win over Atalanta

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Ronaldo header seals United comeback win over Atalanta

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Uhuru’s Sh25 billion stimulus package

Uhuru’s Sh25 billion stimulus package

By Macharia Kamau | 7 hours ago

Reprieve for defaulters as Uhuru orders freeze on CRB loan listing

Reprieve for defaulters as Uhuru orders freeze on CRB loan listing

By Patrick Alushula | 7 hours ago

Fuliza defaulters to have KCB, M-shwari accounts blocked as Safaricom tightens rules

Fuliza defaulters to have KCB, M-shwari accounts blocked as Safaricom tightens rules

Fuliza defaulters to have KCB, M-shwari accounts blocked as Safaricom tightens rules

M-Pesa users who default on their Fuliza loans will have access to their funds in M-Shwari and KCB M-Pesa accounts blocked or used to settle debts.

By Frankline Sunday | 7 hours ago

Omanyala, Aoko listed among 220 heroes on special day in Kirinyaga

Omanyala, Aoko listed among 220 heroes on special day in Kirinyaga

By Josphat Thiong’o | 7 hours ago

Uneasy with Uhuru endorsing a successor? You are not presidential material

Uneasy with Uhuru endorsing a successor? You are not presidential material

By Elias Mokua | 7 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Ahadi kwa mjane wa Dedan Kimathi na Mau Mau

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Sepetuko Podcast; Ondoa utumbili kwanza, jenga uadilifu nchini Kenya

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PICTURE POWER

A close shave

A close shave

17 ^th October 2021

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

16 ^th October 2021

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

15 ^th October 2021

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

14 ^th October 2021

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

11 ^th October 2021

Do not feed the monkeys!

Do not feed the monkeys!

10 ^th October 2021

Justice: When chains become the only option

Justice: When chains become the only option

09 ^th October 2021

Kisii's bat colonies

Kisii's bat colonies

08 ^th October 2021

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

04 ^th October 2021

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

02 ^nd October 2021

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

01 ^st October 2021

KANU National Delegates Conference

KANU National Delegates Conference

30 ^th September 2021

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WORLD

Venezuela envoy Saab accused of money laundering to be arraigned on November 1

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Venezuela envoy Saab accused of money laundering to be arraigned on November 1

Ethiopian families fleeing fighting describe hunger, rape in Amhara

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Ethiopian families fleeing fighting describe hunger, rape in Amhara

N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

By Reuters | 1 day ago

N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

Women judges live in fear, hide under Taliban rule

By Agencies | 2 days ago

Women judges live in fear, hide under Taliban rule

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FACT CHECK

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

No aspect of bra wearing is associated with risks of breast cancer

By Jael Mboga | 7 days ago

What you should know about Agnes Tirop

By Amos Mabinda | 7 days ago

Utamaduni Day or Huduma Day?

By Jael Mboga | 9 days ago

Charles Njonjo's death reports and why Twitter is a haven for fake news

By Jael Mboga | 10 days ago

How secret offshore companies work

By Brian Okoth | 15 days ago

How Joyciline Jepkosgei beat champions in London Marathon

By Winfrey Owino | 17 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kenya’s positivity rate now at 2 per cent as 117 test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 14 hours ago

Covid-19: 30 admitted in ICU as 33 people test positive

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 2 days ago

Stardom comes with demons

MENTAL HEALTH

By Rosa Agutu | 2 days ago

When the workplace is a mental prison

MENTAL HEALTH

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Vera Sidika, Brown Mauzo welcome a baby girl

By Solomon Koko and Vincent Kejitan | 8 hours ago

Vera Sidika, Brown Mauzo welcome a baby girl

Mwomboko, the graceful dance that got Mashujaa Day celebrations in rhythm

By Stevens Muendo | 12 hours ago

Mwomboko, the graceful dance that got Mashujaa Day celebrations in rhythm

We are 40 days today: Serah Teshna and Victor Wanyama welcome first child

By Davis Muli | 14 hours ago

We are 40 days today: Serah Teshna and Victor Wanyama welcome first child

Photos: Rwandese man who was ridiculed for his appearance joins school

By Davis Muli | 17 hours ago

Photos: Rwandese man who was ridiculed for his appearance joins school

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THE NAIROBIAN

Why burglars cook chapati, shave their victims

Why burglars cook chapati, shave their victims

By Silas Nyamweya | 1 hour ago

Why men can't resist hot coastal women

Why men can't resist hot coastal women

By The Nairobian Reporter | 15 hours ago

Kenya has two tribes; the rich and the poor

Kenya has two tribes; the rich and the poor

By Ojiambo Ainea | 16 hours ago

Man in court for secretly filming woman using toilet

Man in court for secretly filming woman using toilet

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 19 hours ago

No harm taking old, sickly parents to nursing homes

No harm taking old, sickly parents to nursing homes

NEWS

By Jaqueline Mahugu | 21 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Farmer ditches tea for avocados

Farmer ditches tea for avocados

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 day ago

Ideal fertiliser for fruits, vegetables

By George Mbakahya | 1 day ago

Six tips for limiting antibiotics in birds

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Ingredient of the week: Aliya (Beef jerky)

By Lolita Bunde | 18 hours ago

Ingredient of the week: Aliya (Beef jerky)

One does not feel old, says 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

One does not feel old, says 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth

Selling ‘mboga kienyeji’ gave me a fresh start in business

By Vivianne Wandera | 19 hours ago

Selling ‘mboga kienyeji’ gave me a fresh start in business

Everything you need to know about queefing

By Esther Muchene | 21 hours ago

Everything you need to know about queefing

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