ELECTION 2022

Why Uhuru will not be campaigning for Raila Odinga

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has changed tack in the battle for nearly five million votes in 15 battleground counties.
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By Jacob Ngetich | 1 hour ago

Why Uhuru will not be campaigning for Raila Odinga

Kenya's golden age when a bag of maize retailed at Sh27

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Kenya's golden age when a bag of maize retailed at Sh27

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Kalonzo stuns both friend and foe with flip-flopping

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COUNTIES

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

The Court of Appeal has blocked two children born out of wedlock from inheriting their late step-father’s estate.

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BUSINESS

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Kenya Power has replaced Rosemary Oduor as its acting chief executive, eight months into the job in unclear circumstances..

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OPINION

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By Editorial | 9 hours ago

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By Aline-Kuster Menager | 9 hours ago

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Address mental health challenges in the police service

By Kalangi Kiambati | 9 hours ago

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Why the Kenya we want has been elusive

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Why Wiper isn't about to sever ties with Azimio

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Ngilu and Musila in talks over top seat

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kenya's golden age when a bag of maize retailed at Sh27

Kenya's golden age when a bag of maize retailed at Sh27

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

Kalonzo stuns both friend and foe with flip-flopping

Kalonzo stuns both friend and foe with flip-flopping

By Josphat Thiong’o | 1 hour ago

Why Uhuru will not be campaigning for Raila Odinga

Why Uhuru will not be campaigning for Raila Odinga

Why Uhuru will not be campaigning for Raila Odinga

President Uhuru Kenyatta has changed tack in the battle for nearly five million votes in 15 battleground counties.

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 hour ago

Kithure Kindiki: What ANC, Ford Kenya must deliver to earn a share in Ruto government

Kithure Kindiki: What ANC, Ford Kenya must deliver to earn a share in Ruto government

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Somaliland Independence Day celebration

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Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

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27 ^th March 2022

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26 ^th March 2022

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Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

25 ^th March 2022

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Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

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Australian PM knocks over child playing soccer at campaign event

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Sri Lanka parliament blocks move to condemn president

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FACT CHECK

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

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

Screenshots doing rounds in social media that Kamala Harris and Samia Suluhu have congratulated Martha Karua for her nomination as Raila Odinga’s running mate are doctored.

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FARM KENYA

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