Boost for Raila as North Eastern backs 2022 bid

North Eastern

Three governors from the North-Eastern region have thrown their weight behind opposition leader Raila Odinga's presidential bid in the 2022 General Election. Garissa Governor Ali Korane, his Wajir counterpart Ahmed Mukhtar and Isiolo's Mohamed Kuti declared their s...
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By Josphat Thiong'o | 3 hours ago

Boost for Raila as North Eastern backs 2022 bid

Deeper story behind my father’s ailment – Ex-Mt. Elgon MP John Serut’s daughter, Michelle

National

Deeper story behind my father’s ailment – Ex-Mt. Elgon MP John Serut’s daughter, Michelle

By Brian Okoth | 7 hours ago

Use of police officers to enforce child custody orders declared illegal

Opinion

Use of police officers to enforce child custody orders declared illegal

By Daniel Chege | 5 hours ago

Pregnancy, child loss comes with painful, silent grief

Health & Science

By Beldeen Waliaula | 6 hours ago

LSK backs Haji's decision not to charge judge over Cohen's death

National

By Kamau Muthoni | 9 hours ago

MPs give Treasury six months to table debt cut proposals

News

By Graham Kajilwa | 9 hours ago

Beauty billions: The cost of styling and applying makeup

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LATEST

Premier League leaders Chelsea survive late siege to beat Brentford 1-0

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Premier League leaders Chelsea survive late siege to beat Brentford 1-0

Man United manager Ole Gunnar: This is why we were beaten 4-2 by Leicester

By Reuters | 28 minutes ago

Man United manager Ole Gunnar: This is why we were beaten 4-2 by Leicester

Basketball: Okitoi drops game high 18 points as Lakeside humble resilient KCA University

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Basketball: Okitoi drops game high 18 points as Lakeside humble resilient KCA University

Covid-19: Kenya records 156 cases, five deaths

By Mireri Junior | 1 hour ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 156 cases, five deaths

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NATIONAL

Prof Davy Koech: Sleeping hungry, studying in a rural school and ending up in Harvard

By Caleb Atemi | 11 hours ago

Prof Davy Koech: Sleeping hungry, studying in a rural school and ending up in Harvard

Prof Davy Koech: Sleeping hungry, studying in a rural school and ending up in Harvard

National

By Caleb Atemi | 11 hours ago

Counties spent billions on local travel despite Covid restrictions

By Julius Chepkwony | 12 hours ago

Counties spent billions on local travel despite Covid restrictions

Counties spent billions on local travel despite Covid restrictions

National

By Julius Chepkwony | 12 hours ago

Kenya sees little financial gains despite paying price for stability

By Patrick Muinde | 15 hours ago

Kenya sees little financial gains despite paying price for stability

Kenya sees little financial gains despite paying price for stability

National

By Patrick Muinde | 15 hours ago

Uhuru prioritises climate, vaccine inequality in talks with Joe Biden

By Allan Mungai | 21 hours ago

Uhuru prioritises climate, vaccine inequality in talks with Joe Biden

Uhuru prioritises climate, vaccine inequality in talks with Joe Biden

National

By Allan Mungai | 21 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Fishermen raise red flag over fall in catch

Nile perch, Tilapia, Catfish, Lungfish and omena are the hardest hit.

By Benard Lusigi | 10 hours ago

Fishermen raise red flag over fall in catch

By Benard Lusigi | 10 hours ago

Woman, her two children and agricultural officer killed in Kerio Valley

By Stephen Rutto | 10 hours ago

Family pays tribute to businessman found dead in park

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 11 hours ago

How cholera and diarrhoea cases spiked in Kitui over fear of snakes

By Rose Mukonyo | 11 hours ago

Nguu Masumba by-election: Kalonzo beaten as Kibwana and Muthama rejoice

By Steve Nzioka | 19 hours ago

‘Dead’ boy returns home after one year on streets

By Alexander Chagema | 21 hours ago

Where farmers would rather use ‘shoe-wearing’ oxen for transport

By Timothy Kariuki | 21 hours ago

Karuturi fights receivers over property auction

By Julius Chepkwony and Anthony Gitonga | 1 day ago

NLC moves to stop encroachment around Lake Naivasha

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

Drought in North Eastern pushes millions towards hunger

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Man who forged Naivas voucher to face court next year

By Collins Kweyu | 1 day ago

Police linked to Masten Wanjala’s escape to remain in custody for 7 days

By Collins Kweyu | 1 day ago

Confiscated bodas bodas in Nairobi CBD and the new millionaires in town

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

More pain for consumers as Epra raises electricity charges

BUSINESS

There has been increased uptake of thermal power, which is expensive amid high crude oil prices and weaker shilling..

By Macharia Kamau | 12 hours ago

Stock trading 101: The role of demand and supply

OPINION

The mechanics of supply and demand is the most important truth that new investors need to learn about stock prices..

By Peter Wambu | 15 hours ago

How to get the best out of your hustle of growing cabbages

DR PESA

By Jennifer Anyango | 18 hours ago

Social media: Stay offline and miss out on the big time

MONEY & MARKET

By Peter Theuri | 20 hours ago

Boomplay streams now count towards Billboard Charts

SCI & TECH

By Boomplay – Sponsored Content | 1 day ago

Kenya tops in green financing in Africa - report

NEWS

By Frankline Sunday and Vivianne Wandera | 1 day ago

Slight reprieve at the pump as State slashes fuel prices by Sh5

NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Why Kenya needs a gender inclusive digital transformation

By Naoko Koyama | 2 hours ago

Why Kenya needs a gender inclusive digital transformation

How new Bill offers a fresh dawn for Kenyan children

By Pascal Mailu and Pauline Kedogo | 8 hours ago

How new Bill offers a fresh dawn for Kenyan children

Malaria vaccine biggest medical breakthrough

By Patrick Amoth | 10 hours ago

Malaria vaccine biggest medical breakthrough

We know what the Creator demands, let's do it

By Lynet Otieno | 21 hours ago

We know what the Creator demands, let's do it

Police must be probed after Masten Wanjala jailbreak

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Police must be probed after Masten Wanjala jailbreak

CARTOONS

2022 Surviror Series

2022 Surviror Series

By Harrison Muriuki | 3 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Ken Opalo | 8 hours ago

Let’s reject roadside statements ahead of next year’s poll

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 11 hours ago

Kenya must up her game after Somalia maritime dispute loss

By Barrack Muluka | 11 hours ago

Liberators of yesterday have ganged up with oppressors

Baba unveils ‘mandazinomics’ to pull minions out of mass poverty

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

POLITICS

We have confidence in IEBC, say ODM leaders

They call on their supporters to enlist as voters in the ongoing mass registration

By Olivia Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

By Olivia Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

No degree? You are free to vie for MP or MCA

MPs failed to carry out a countrywide assessment on how many Kenyans would be locked out of leadership position because of the provision.

By Kamau Muthoni | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Grand reception for Raila as he storms Ruto’s Eldoret backyard

By Stephen Rutto | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto claims Raila is the main cause of food shortage

By Nehemiah Okwembah | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

PNU vows to back Raila, form coalition with ODM

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s bid to scale the mountain got a major boost after the Party of National Unity (PNU) endorsed his candidature.

By Samson Wire | 1 day ago

By Samson Wire | 1 day ago

Childhood development: The role of men in children upbringing as male presence influences behaviour

VIDEO

Childhood development: The role of men in children upbringing as male presence influences behaviour

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VIDEO

Role of smallholder farmers,women cited crucial in food production during world food day celebration

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Raila pledges to construct oil refinery in Isiolo besides streamlining the region’s infrastructure

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Meet Mutinda Mwai, a man using his talent as a news reporter to inform and entertain fellow inmates

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SPORTS

Premier League leaders Chelsea survive late siege to beat Brentford 1-0

By Reuters | 10 minutes ago

Premier League leaders Chelsea survive late siege to beat Brentford 1-0

Man United manager Ole Gunnar: This is why we were beaten 4-2 by Leicester

By Reuters | 28 minutes ago

Man United manager Ole Gunnar: This is why we were beaten 4-2 by Leicester

Basketball: Okitoi drops game high 18 points as Lakeside humble resilient KCA University

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Basketball: Okitoi drops game high 18 points as Lakeside humble resilient KCA University

Silva and De Bruyne give City win over Burnley

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Silva and De Bruyne give City win over Burnley

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Pregnancy, child loss comes with painful, silent grief

Pregnancy, child loss comes with painful, silent grief

By Beldeen Waliaula | 6 hours ago

Deeper story behind my father’s ailment – Ex-Mt. Elgon MP John Serut’s daughter, Michelle

Deeper story behind my father’s ailment – Ex-Mt. Elgon MP John Serut’s daughter, Michelle

By Brian Okoth | 7 hours ago

Men's grief following pregnancy loss, neonatal death

Men's grief following pregnancy loss, neonatal death

Men's grief following pregnancy loss, neonatal death

Unlike women, most fathers nursing the hurt of child loss have few channels of opening up besides increased alcoholism.

By Beldeen Waliaula | 6 hours ago

How cholera and diarrhoea cases spiked in Kitui over fear of snakes

How cholera and diarrhoea cases spiked in Kitui over fear of snakes

By Rose Mukonyo | 11 hours ago

Prof Davy Koech: Sleeping hungry, studying in a rural school and ending up in Harvard

Prof Davy Koech: Sleeping hungry, studying in a rural school and ending up in Harvard

By Caleb Atemi | 11 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

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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

Dazzling photos capture eagle stealing man's lunch

Dazzling photos capture eagle stealing man's lunch

28 ^th September 2021

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WORLD

NEVs gaining popularity among China's young generation

By Xinhua - Sponsored Content | 1 day ago

NEVs gaining popularity among China's young generation

British MP dies following horrific knife attack in Essex church

By Mirror | 1 day ago

British MP dies following horrific knife attack in Essex church

British MP stabbed multiple times

By Reuters | 1 day ago

British MP stabbed multiple times

South African ministers 'held hostage' during meeting with veterans

By Reuters | 1 day ago

South African ministers 'held hostage' during meeting with veterans

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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 | 3 days ago

What you should know about Agnes Tirop

By Amos Mabinda | 3 days ago

Utamaduni Day or Huduma Day?

By Jael Mboga | 5 days ago

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

By Jael Mboga | 6 days ago

How secret offshore companies work

By Brian Okoth | 11 days ago

How Joyciline Jepkosgei beat champions in London Marathon

By Winfrey Owino | 13 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: Kenya records 156 cases, five deaths

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 hour ago

Men's grief following pregnancy loss, neonatal death

MEN

By Beldeen Waliaula | 6 hours ago

Pregnancy, child loss comes with painful, silent grief

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Beldeen Waliaula | 6 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 134 new cases, 8 deaths

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

We toiled in the streets of Nakuru but never gave up: Evelyn Wanjiru heaps praises on husband

By Stevens Muendo | 6 hours ago

We toiled in the streets of Nakuru but never gave up: Evelyn Wanjiru heaps praises on husband

Eric Omondi pumped up ahead of Wife Material show return

By Stevens Muendo | 6 hours ago

Eric Omondi pumped up ahead of Wife Material show return

Chips vendor Bevalyne Kwamboka recieves more goodies from another politician

By Vincent Kejitan | 6 hours ago

Chips vendor Bevalyne Kwamboka recieves more goodies from another politician

‘Til death do us part’ has made people stay in abusive marriages — Boniface Mwangi

By Vincent Kejitan | 8 hours ago

‘Til death do us part’ has made people stay in abusive marriages — Boniface Mwangi

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THE NAIROBIAN

Mystery over millionaire heir’s death in game park

Mystery over millionaire heir’s death in game park

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 2 hours ago

Before you die, make sure you write a will

Before you die, make sure you write a will

By Awuor Omino | 4 hours ago

Residents install alarm to keep millionaire widow safe

Residents install alarm to keep millionaire widow safe

By Hudson Gumbihi | 7 hours ago

Communal parenting? Not in the internet age

Communal parenting? Not in the internet age

RETROSEXUAL

By Brian Guserwa | 9 hours ago

Shrinking public spaces force Nairobians to make out, have fun on flyovers and roundabouts

Shrinking public spaces force Nairobians to make out, have fun on flyovers and roundabouts

FEATURES

By Hudson Gumbihi | 12 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Why COP 26 is big deal and what it means for Kenya

Why COP 26 is big deal and what it means for Kenya

By Hellen Miseda | 2 days ago

CBC to apply nutrition, healthy eating through 4K Clubs

By Jael Mboga | 3 days ago

Tired of digging? Try no-dig style

By George Mbakahya | 4 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

World's tallest woman: Being different is not as bad as you think

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

World's tallest woman: Being different is not as bad as you think

Adele makes music comeback after six years with new single ‘Easy on Me’

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Adele makes music comeback after six years with new single ‘Easy on Me’

Debunking five breast cancer myths

By Nancy Nzalambi | 12 hours ago

Debunking five breast cancer myths

Beauty billions: The cost of styling and applying makeup

By Annie Awuor | 13 hours ago

Beauty billions: The cost of styling and applying makeup

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