Who'll be Deputy President? Raila and Ruto spoilt for choice

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Apart from fringe aspirants, the Mt Kenya region will not have a serious presidential candidate for the first time since the advent of multi-party politics in 1992. Roles have been reversed and from producing kings, the region now has six men and three women bein...
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By Jacob Ng'etich | 5 hours ago

Who'll be Deputy President? Raila and Ruto spoilt for choice

Ndindi Nyoro fronted as Ruto's possible running mate

Politics

Ndindi Nyoro fronted as Ruto's possible running mate

By Ndungu Gachane | 5 hours ago

Tusindaganyane: Ma-Dvd pleads as he serves his own untruths

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Tusindaganyane: Ma-Dvd pleads as he serves his own untruths

By Peter Kimani | 5 hours ago

When packing a pistol to a political rally was in vogue

National

By Amos Kareithi | 5 hours ago

Isaac Juma: The man who lived, ate and breathed football

Football

By Ben Ahenda | 5 hours ago

Maasai Mara’s fastest coup: ‘Tano Bora’ maul their coalition leader

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Beware of sly women harvesting your liquid gold

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LATEST

The dancing ‘Kid’ is now a real ‘King’

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The dancing ‘Kid’ is now a real ‘King’

Kenyans are risking it all to escape misery at home, why are all politicians silent?

By Peter Kimani | 5 hours ago

Kenyans are risking it all to escape misery at home, why are all politicians silent?

Ending flight ban good

By Editorial | 5 hours ago

Ending flight ban good

Murder hearing of Vera Beauty College student adjourned for a second time

By Lynn Kolongei | 5 hours ago

Murder hearing of Vera Beauty College student adjourned for a second time

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NATIONAL

Lawyers fight to represent student in Sh102m probe

Lawyers fight to represent student in Sh102m probe

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Squatters along power transmission lines given eviction notice

Squatters along power transmission lines given eviction notice

By Macharia Kamau | 5 hours ago

Trader ordered to refund State Sh8m from cemetery land scam

Trader ordered to refund State Sh8m from cemetery land scam

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Western embassies issue terror attack warning in Kenya

Western embassies issue terror attack warning in Kenya

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Power installations's land encroachers have 30 days to vacate

Power installations's land encroachers have 30 days to vacate

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Murder hearing of Vera Beauty College student adjourned for a second time

The fresh hearing of the murder case of Vera Beauty college student Emma Wanyota has for the second time been postponed.

By Lynn Kolongei | 5 hours ago

Murder hearing of Vera Beauty College student adjourned for a second time

By Lynn Kolongei | 5 hours ago

Row rages over idle dispensary turned into farmers’ feed store

By Nikko Tanui | 5 hours ago

Rising fertiliser prices raise fear of food shortage

By Titus Too | 5 hours ago

Court: Self-confessed Mogotio serial killer unfit to stand trial

By Yvonne Chepkwony and Kennedy Gachuhi | 5 hours ago

Kilifi leaders welcome China's plan to build museum, industrial park to honour sailor

By Patrick Beja | 5 hours ago

Police arrest man who strangled to death his two nieces

By Obare Osinde | 5 hours ago

Family's joy and struggles raising quadruplets in Embu village

By Muriithi Mugo | 5 hours ago

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By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 11 hours ago

Armed robbers steal Sh2.3 million from Prime Bank in Nakuru

By Daniel Chege | 12 hours ago

Radio host apologises for mocking Buruburu family over their lost dog

By Winfrey Owino | 12 hours ago

Officer accused of murdering boss to remain in custody

By Antony Gitonga | 12 hours ago

It's all systems go for Sh8b Likoni housing project

By Benard Sanga | 14 hours ago

Student found dead in her parent's bedroom in Maziwa, Trans Nzoia

By Obare Osinde | 16 hours ago

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BUSINESS

James Finlay workers get nod to sue tea firm in Scotland over injuries

NEWS

A case in which current and former workers have sued James Finlay Tea Company will now be heard in Scotland..

By Steve Mkawale | 5 hours ago

Political parties tipped on manifestos to boost growth

NEWS

Political parties have been urged to align their manifestos with Kenya’s long-term development blueprint - Vision 2030. .

By Graham Kajilwa | 5 hours ago

EABL’s half-year profit hits five-year high to Sh8.7b

NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 5 hours ago

Malindi does not have to be a ghost town

REAL ESTATE

By Lloyd Thuranira | 1 day ago

What Nakuru City holds for real estate investors

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Why investors are betting big on student hostels

REAL ESTATE

By Patrick Alushula | 1 day ago

State hikes civil servants’ rent for the first time in two decades

NEWS

By Patrick Alushula | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Ending flight ban good

By Editorial | 5 hours ago

Ending flight ban good

Virtual learning plan a step in right direction

By Editorial | 5 hours ago

Virtual learning plan a step in right direction

Let climate change mitigation policies be fair to both rich and poor countries

By Hasnain Noorani | 5 hours ago

Let climate change mitigation policies be fair to both rich and poor countries

Establish coroner general’s office to help solve rising murder mysteries

By Demas Kiprono | 5 hours ago

Establish coroner general’s office to help solve rising murder mysteries

Let climate mitigation policies be fair to both rich and poor countries

By Hasnain Noorani | 17 hours ago

Let climate mitigation policies be fair to both rich and poor countries

CARTOONS

Chameleon?

Chameleon?

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COLUMNISTS

By Peter Kimani | 5 hours ago

The dancing ‘Kid’ is now a real ‘King’

By Peter Kimani | 5 hours ago

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By Peter Kimani | 5 hours ago

Tusindaganyane: Ma-Dvd pleads as he serves his own untruths

Why we are unlikely to have presidential election run-off

By Elias Mokua | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ruto says State House bid made easier by Mudavadi, Wetangula

Deputy President William Ruto has said the presidential race has been made easier by entry of ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya's Wetangula.

By George Njunge | 5 hours ago

By George Njunge | 5 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila says Mudavadi, DP are birds of a feather

ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday hit out at Deputy President William Ruto, ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetang’ula.

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POLITICS

OKA now stronger than ever before, Kalonzo says

By Philip Muasya | 5 hours ago

POLITICS

Azimio to be registered next week, Raila says as he receives ANC defectors

By Mireri Junior | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto: Musalia, Wetangula a blessing to my State House bid

DP Ruto has said the presidential race has been made easier by the entry of Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula to the 'hustler' movement.

By George Njunge | 11 hours ago

By George Njunge | 11 hours ago

Will Kalonzo Musyoka soldier on with his Presidential bid or will he join Raila in Azimio la Umoja?

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Will Kalonzo Musyoka soldier on with his Presidential bid or will he join Raila in Azimio la Umoja?

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Raila receives defectors from both Jubilee and ANC party as Natembeya joins newly formed DAP-K

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President Kenyatta signs the recently enacted Political Parties (Amendment) Bill of 2021 into law

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Tough times ahead as private hospitals threaten to stop treating NHIF cardholders

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SPORTS

Police link football fan Isaac Juma's death to family land dispute

By Brian Kisanji | 5 hours ago

Police link football fan Isaac Juma's death to family land dispute

'It took attackers about two minutes to kill popular football fan Isaac Juma'

By Benard Lusigi | 5 hours ago

'It took attackers about two minutes to kill popular football fan Isaac Juma'

All set for Chairman’s Prize golf tourney at Limuru Country Club

By Ochieng Oyugi | 5 hours ago

All set for Chairman’s Prize golf tourney at Limuru Country Club

20 new stages confirmed for next month’s East African Safari Classic Rally

By Ochieng Oyugi | 5 hours ago

20 new stages confirmed for next month’s East African Safari Classic Rally

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ndindi Nyoro fronted as Ruto's possible running mate

Ndindi Nyoro fronted as Ruto's possible running mate

By Ndungu Gachane | 5 hours ago

Tusindaganyane: Ma-Dvd pleads as he serves his own untruths

Tusindaganyane: Ma-Dvd pleads as he serves his own untruths

By Peter Kimani | 5 hours ago

Who'll be Deputy President? Raila and Ruto spoilt for choice

Who'll be Deputy President? Raila and Ruto spoilt for choice

Who'll be Deputy President? Raila and Ruto spoilt for choice

Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga are going flat out in wooing prospective running mates.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 5 hours ago

When packing a pistol to a political rally was in vogue

When packing a pistol to a political rally was in vogue

By Amos Kareithi | 5 hours ago

Maasai Mara’s fastest coup: ‘Tano Bora’ maul their coalition leader

Maasai Mara’s fastest coup: ‘Tano Bora’ maul their coalition leader

By Robert Kiplagat | 5 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

High drama over arrest, release of tycoon Jimi Wanjigi

High drama over arrest, release of tycoon Jimi Wanjigi

21 ^st January 2022

Buzz in Nyaribari as helicopter ferrying Mudavadi lands

Buzz in Nyaribari as helicopter ferrying Mudavadi lands

17 ^th January 2022

Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

07 ^th January 2022

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

02 ^nd January 2022

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

01 ^st January 2022

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

01 ^st January 2022

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

31 ^st December 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

31 ^st December 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

29 ^th December 2021

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

17 ^th December 2021

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

16 ^th December 2021

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

12 ^th December 2021

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WORLD

Russia sees some room for dialogue after U.S. security response

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

Russia sees some room for dialogue after U.S. security response

Malawi president rejigs cabinet after corruption scandals

By Reuters | 14 hours ago

Malawi president rejigs cabinet after corruption scandals

West African leaders to hold summit after latest coups

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

West African leaders to hold summit after latest coups

North Korea fires two missiles as U.S. condemns flurry of tests

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

North Korea fires two missiles as U.S. condemns flurry of tests

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FACT CHECK

How you’ll know criminals are trying to register new SIM card with your ID

How you’ll know criminals are trying to register new SIM card with your ID

"It’s clear that someone has my ID details, and he or she is most likely out to commit a criminal activity using it."

By Brian Okoth | 1 day ago

Why Burkina Faso's army mutinying

By Reuters | 3 days ago

N95 or KF94? Which mask is best at protecting against COVID-19

By Reuters | 8 days ago

Why activists oppose court directive ahead of BBI Supreme Court hearing

By Winfrey Owino | 11 days ago

The red plate-numbers on our roads: What each code means

By Elvince Joshua | 13 days ago

Why Linda Kiome took charge of LSK before expiry of Havi’s term

By Winfrey Owino | 14 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Private hospitals threaten to stop treating NHIF cardholders

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 5 hours ago

Health PS put on the spot over unused ventilators

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 5 hours ago

Kenya records 152 new Covid-19 infections, 430 recoveries

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 10 hours ago

NHIF patients won’t get services at private hospitals starting Monday

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gloria Milimu | 14 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Esther Musila takes on netizen who dragged Guardian’s name to her 1991 #tbt

By Vincent Kejitan | 13 hours ago

Esther Musila takes on netizen who dragged Guardian’s name to her 1991 #tbt

Michelle Ntalami: I am androsexual, I like men, masculine energy

By Diana Anyango | 17 hours ago

Michelle Ntalami: I am androsexual, I like men, masculine energy

Terryanne Chebet shares never-seen-before picture with her man

By Diana Anyango | 17 hours ago

Terryanne Chebet shares never-seen-before picture with her man

Diana Marua regains access to hacked YouTube account

By Diana Anyango | 18 hours ago

Diana Marua regains access to hacked YouTube account

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THE NAIROBIAN

Beware of sly women harvesting your liquid gold

Beware of sly women harvesting your liquid gold

By The Nairobian Reporter | 11 hours ago

Your wives fall in love with other men too

Your wives fall in love with other men too

By Diana Makokha | 14 hours ago

How to enjoy your divorce

How to enjoy your divorce

By Brian Guserwa | 16 hours ago

Inside family WhatsApp groups

Inside family WhatsApp groups

FEATURES

By Brian Guserwa | 18 hours ago

How angry wives revenge on cheating hubbies

How angry wives revenge on cheating hubbies

TEN THINGS

By Jael Musumba | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

New plant to help bring down the cost of semen

New plant to help bring down the cost of semen

By Obare Osinde | 1 day ago

Spread risk! Never put your eggs in one basket

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

Ex soldier breaks new ground with trout fish

By Muriithi Mugo | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

What to do when your friend won’t stop third wheeling on dates

By Esther Muchene | 16 hours ago

What to do when your friend won’t stop third wheeling on dates

Five staycation ideas for you and bae this valentine's day

By Esther Muchene | 18 hours ago

Five staycation ideas for you and bae this valentine's day

Things you do that could be hurting your child’s self esteem

By Esther Muchene | 19 hours ago

Things you do that could be hurting your child’s self esteem

Widows: Finding a life partner, true love is almost impossible

By Nancy Nzau | 19 hours ago

Widows: Finding a life partner, true love is almost impossible

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