Kitui river bridge has rugged edge, driver was unfamiliar with route – Deputy Governor

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The Deputy Governor of Kitui County Dr. Wathe Nzau says the deaths of at least 18 people, who drowned in the area on Saturday morning, could have been avoide...
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Kitui river bridge has rugged edge, driver was unfamiliar with route – Deputy Governor

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18 confirmed dead in Kitui river bus accident

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18 confirmed dead in Kitui river bus accident

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NATIONAL

Another blow to Uhuru as court strips AG of ministerial powers

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COUNTIES

Two police officers killed, 12 others injured in Mandera attack

Seven police officers are admitted in critical condition following the attack

By Mireri Junior | 5 hours ago

Two police officers killed, 12 others injured in Mandera attack

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Where Sh5,400 stipend means life or death for drought-stricken residents

By Betty Njeru | 8 hours ago

Mechanisation of rice farming gathers pace

By Olivia Odhiambo | 11 hours ago

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New council of elders promises to bring unity ahead of 2022 polls

By Patrick Beja | 11 hours ago

Agency seeks water tests after 7,800 crates of rotten eggs found in rivers

By James Omoro | 11 hours ago

Shinyalu MP Kizito charged with malicious damage to property, granted bail

By Benard Lusigi | 11 hours ago

Pregnant wife of KDF soldier stabbed to death

By Lynn Kolongei | 20 hours ago

Race against time for eight still stuck in mine

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Police raid home of man, 42, living with missing high school girl

By George Njunge | 20 hours ago

Battle for voting blocs splits elders down the middle

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Initiative to sensitise men on gender violence and rights kicks off

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BUSINESS

Don’t fear the Wi-Fi

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Plans to revamp pyrethrum farming

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OPINION

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School games a big boost to talent nurture

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Let Nakuru City set pace for real urban planning

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POLITICS

ODM won’t form coalition with Nyanza parties

The move sets the ground for a return of the push for the ‘six-piece’ voting pattern.

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POLITICS

Fears of imminent crisis as IEBC staggers eight months to election

Tender wars, voter apathy, standoff over campaign financing among issues that could derail poll preparations.

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POLITICS

Gideon pledges to push for fast resettlement of Mau evictees

By Julius Chepkwony | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

DP Ruto returns to Central just a week after Raila's foray

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POLITICS

Kiambu MCAs clash with Speaker Stephen Ndichu over closure of assembly

It took the intervention of police officers and inspectorate officials to restore calm as MCAs clashed inside and outside the county hall.

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SPORTS

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Suns take down Pistons for team-record 18th straight victory

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Leaders Chelsea face tricky test at West Ham today

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Celebrity tears: Shame of a broke industry seeking a voice, identity

Celebrity tears: Shame of a broke industry seeking a voice, identity

By Stevens Muendo | 8 hours ago

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By Kamau Muthoni | 8 hours ago

Woman narrates how she survived gang rape, stabbing and being run over by a train

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Irene is currently a member of the Mombasa County sitting volleyball team.

By Philip Mwakio | 5 hours ago

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Where Sh5,400 stipend means life or death for drought-stricken residents

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PICTURE POWER

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

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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

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

22 ^nd October 2021

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WORLD

Nigeria plans booster shots after first cases of Omicron variant

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Nigeria plans booster shots after first cases of Omicron variant

IMF: Poor nations face economic collapse unless G20 extends relief

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

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Facebook struggle with Gateway and containing disinformation

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257 Afghan media outlets shut since Taliban takeover

By Agencies | 20 hours ago

257 Afghan media outlets shut since Taliban takeover

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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 | 23 hours ago

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

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By Nancy Nzau | 4 days ago

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By Winfrey Owino and Agencies | 6 days ago

Governor Ann Kananu: A timeline

By Standard Check Point | 16 days ago

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By Jael Mboga | 18 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Olivia Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Unemployed to be exempt from NHIF in new changes

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Allan Mungai | 20 hours ago

Ministry starts mass treatment amid fresh fears over bilharzia

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Brian Kisanji | 20 hours ago

Covid cases rise by 99, positivity rate at 2 per cent

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Waiguru rocks pants from Gikomba stall

By Standard Entertainment | 3 hours ago

Waiguru rocks pants from Gikomba stall

Koffi Olomide’s concert cancelled, fans to be refunded

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Support local music: Vybz Kartel unimpressed Drake is most streamed artiste in Jamaica

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Shame of a broke industry seeking a voice, identity

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Shame of a broke industry seeking a voice, identity

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THE NAIROBIAN

The ‘Mugabes’ of Kenyan sports

The ‘Mugabes’ of Kenyan sports

By Nairobian reporter | 2 hours ago

‘Mpango wa kando’ law pits women against each other

‘Mpango wa kando’ law pits women against each other

By Mary Kinyanjui | 5 hours ago

Why men rarely remarry after divorce

Why men rarely remarry after divorce

By Diana Makokha | 7 hours ago

‘I took my son to rehab but he was beaten with belts and sticks’

‘I took my son to rehab but he was beaten with belts and sticks’

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 10 hours ago

Tribute: Joshua Nanjero 'Makambo' was so gifted, he mocked us, and we laughed

Tribute: Joshua Nanjero 'Makambo' was so gifted, he mocked us, and we laughed

FEATURES

By Silas Nyanchwani | 12 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 2 days ago

Why fishing industry in Coast remains untapped

By Philip Mwakio | 4 days ago

A cool urban farm idea for small gardens

By Marion Munyao | 4 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Makeup do’s and don’ts for beginners

By Pauline Muindi | 12 hours ago

Makeup do’s and don’ts for beginners

Hard lessons in politics, money and family life with Purity Ngirici

By Ndungu Gachane | 12 hours ago

Hard lessons in politics, money and family life with Purity Ngirici

Aunty Nimu’s guide to good living

By Keilla Okari | 12 hours ago

Aunty Nimu’s guide to good living

Five tips on how to apply the perfect eyeliner

By Esther Muchene | 13 hours ago

Five tips on how to apply the perfect eyeliner

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