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Twins succumb to stab wounds inflicted by their father

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Twins succumb to stab wounds inflicted by their father

Monica Ndeda, the mother to the twins, was inconsolable as a group of friends and relatives tried to calm her down after doctors confirmed the death of her sons.

Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced

By Lynn Kolongei

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Parliament approves seven nominees to Commission on Revenue Allocation

By Edwin Nyarangi

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Kenyans borrow Sh6 billion from Hustler Fund

By Jacob Ng'etich

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Governor Sakaja's CECs sworn in after unanimous approval by assembly

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Egerton University's VC, eight council members jailed for 30 days

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Doctors say Pele's health improving, remains in hospital

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Suzanne Silantoi: Meet the 29-year-old worth Sh36 million

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Achieving Woman

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Juniors ready to battle at Mega City Mall chess tournament in Kisumu

By Washington Onyango 9 mins ago

Juniors ready to battle at Mega City Mall chess tournament in Kisumu

Kenya Sevens to play Argentina in Cape Town 7s opener on Friday

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Kenya Sevens to play Argentina in Cape Town 7s opener on Friday

County Commissioner: Mandera police Interrogating driver of carjacked vehicle

By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 hr ago

County Commissioner: Mandera police Interrogating driver of carjacked vehicle

Journalists urged to reconsider their reporting on stories of persons with disability

By Beryl Ringos 2 hrs ago

Journalists urged to reconsider their reporting on stories of persons with disability

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National

Journalists urged to reconsider their reporting on stories of persons with disability

Journalists urged to reconsider their reporting on stories of persons with disability

By Beryl Ringos 2 hrs ago

Day Kenyatta almost fainted after seeing loads of cash

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By Amos Kareithi 2 hrs ago

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By Amos Kareithi 2 hrs ago

Mother, son electrocuted in Voi

By Standard Reporter 3 hrs ago

Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence

Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence

By John Shilitsa 5 hrs ago

Ruto: In next 3 years, Kenyans in diaspora should send home Sh1t

Ruto: In next 3 years, Kenyans in diaspora should send home Sh1t

By David Njaaga 6 hrs ago

KNH: Family row may be to blame for baby's death

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By Edwin Nyarangi 7 hrs ago

Prioritise welfare of women and girls living with disabilities, MPs urged

Prioritise welfare of women and girls living with disabilities, MPs urged

By Nancy Nzau 8 hrs ago

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A skincare quiz for that sun kissed glow

By Reina Kimeu 15 hrs ago

A skincare quiz for that sun kissed glow

A spooky Wednesday Addams quiz based on the popular show

By Grace Gikonyo 1 day ago

A spooky Wednesday Addams quiz based on the popular show

A Cocomelon quiz for parents who have watched one too many episodes

By Reina Kimeu 2 days ago

A Cocomelon quiz for parents who have watched one too many episodes

How well do you know Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza?

By Reina Kimeu 7 days ago

How well do you know Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza?

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County Commissioner: Mandera police Interrogating driver of carjacked vehicle

Adan Hassan has been released after he was allegedly hijacked by suspected Al Shabab militants early Thursday morning.

By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 hr ago

County Commissioner: Mandera police Interrogating driver of carjacked vehicle

Mother, son electrocuted in Voi

Mother, son electrocuted in Voi

By Standard Reporter 3 hrs ago

Police to investigate video of Kitengela bar owner threatening female employee

Police to investigate video of Kitengela bar owner threatening female employee

By Winfrey Owino 4 hrs ago

Nakuru county sets up committee to audit pending bills

Nakuru county sets up committee to audit pending bills

By Kennedy Gachuhi 5 hrs ago

Egerton University's VC, eight council members jailed for 30 days

Egerton University's VC, eight council members jailed for 30 days

By Daniel Chege 6 hrs ago

Eight injured as chaos break out during South Gem by-election

Eight injured as chaos break out during South Gem by-election

By Isaiah Gwengi 7 hrs ago

Nyeri County reviews revenue collection target from Sh800m to Sh1b

Nyeri County reviews revenue collection target from Sh800m to Sh1b

By Amos Kiarie 13 hrs ago

Rift Valley region loses at least Sh10m monthly to fake goods

Rift Valley region loses at least Sh10m monthly to fake goods

By Yvonne Chepkwony 13 hrs ago

Wajir governor petition: Witnesses tasked to prove irregularities

Wajir governor petition: Witnesses tasked to prove irregularities

By Patrick Vidija 14 hrs ago

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Business

Russian-Ukraine war proves world dependence on fossil fuel

Russian-Ukraine war proves world dependence on fossil fuel

By Mactilda Mbenywe 10 hrs ago

Land scarcity, huge population halt Kisii town's expansion

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By Eric Abuga 21 hrs ago

'Slaving' seamen want State to give council teeth

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By Philip Mwakio 22 hrs ago

Tackling inequality key to Kenya's transition to Upper Middle-Income status

Tackling inequality key to Kenya's transition to Upper Middle-Income status

By Njuguna Ndung’u and Keith Hansen 23 hrs ago

Rising fraud makes land use as collateral for loans untenable

Rising fraud makes land use as collateral for loans untenable

By Peter Theuri 23 hrs ago

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Opinion

There is a worrying nexus between malnutrition and TB infections

There is a worrying nexus between malnutrition and TB infections

By James Marcomic and Vallerian Karani 9 hrs ago

We must walk hand in hand to eradicate gender-based violence

We must walk hand in hand to eradicate gender-based violence

By Anna Mutavati, Li Fung and Pinky Ghelani 9 hrs ago

MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

By Jane Waiti 23 hrs ago

We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

By Christopher Maina Muriithi 1 day ago

GBV: It is time we took a second look in the mirror

GBV: It is time we took a second look in the mirror

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The Hustlers experiment

The Hustlers experiment

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Why it is too early to hold protests against Ruto's government

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Of World Cup and why Kenyans thrive in analysis than playing

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Why Kenya has tighter relationship with Israel than other great powers

Why Kenya has tighter relationship with Israel than other great powers

By Macharia Munene 4 days ago

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CBC exam must help us grind the 'golden calf' in our system

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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says police will not interfere with Raila's planned rallies

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says police will not interfere with Raila's planned rallies

Meet the person behind the name, St. Charles Lwanga

Meet the person behind the name, St. Charles Lwanga

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

President Ruto dismisses opposition leader Raila Odinga's call for mass action across the country

President Ruto dismisses opposition leader Raila Odinga's call for mass action across the country

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Politics

Ruto aplogises to Atwoli over harsh campaign period remarks

President William Ruto has apologised to Francis Atwoli over harsh remarks made about him during the campaign period.

By Winfrey Owino 2 hrs ago

Ruto aplogises to Atwoli over harsh campaign period remarks

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Why Uhuru will never look back after painful loss of the mountain

Uhuru Kenyatta's devastation is said to be so great that he rarely engages politicians outside of a small circle.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 2 hrs ago

Kingi tells Kilifi governor to keep off Azimio rallies

By Nancy Nzau 8 hrs ago

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Raila demands return of fuel and unga subsidies

By Judah Ben-Hur 15 hrs ago

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NSL: Shaban hunt second win as Kisumu All Starlets host Nakuru City at Moi Stadium

By Washington Onyango 1 min ago

NSL: Shaban hunt second win as Kisumu All Starlets host Nakuru City at Moi Stadium

Juniors ready to battle at Mega City Mall chess tournament in Kisumu

By Washington Onyango 9 mins ago

Juniors ready to battle at Mega City Mall chess tournament in Kisumu

Kenya Sevens to play Argentina in Cape Town 7s opener on Friday

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Kenya Sevens to play Argentina in Cape Town 7s opener on Friday

Doctors say Pele's health improving, remains in hospital

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

Doctors say Pele's health improving, remains in hospital

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Day Kenyatta almost fainted after seeing loads of cash

Day Kenyatta almost fainted after seeing loads of cash

When Jomo Kenyatta visited Central Bank vaults one day, his jaw dropped at the sight of rows of cartons packed with crisp notes.

By Amos Kareithi 2 hrs ago

Day Kenyatta almost fainted after seeing loads of cash

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Governor Susan Kihika's dilemma as court rejects nominees

Premium Governor Susan Kihika's dilemma as court rejects nominees

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Functional or dream house? Where to start for first time owners

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By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Suzanne Silantoi; 29-year-old Nairobi CEC nominee worth Sh36 million

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By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

Why able men fled from Kiambu to Rift Valley in 1917

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By Amos Kareithi 1 day ago

Raila takes his crusade to the people in big political gamble

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By Standard Team 1 day ago

Don't dig yourself into a debt hole this X-mas

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By Boney Otieno 1 day ago

Inside Ndichu brothers' apology that melted the hearts of Murgor sisters

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By Winfrey Owino 2 days ago

Njoki Muchemi: Family of Kenyan woman killed by husband in the US speaks out

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By Timothy Kariuki and Amos Kiarie 2 days ago

Banks' bonds binge casts long shadow on State cheap credit pledge

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By Brian Ngugi 2 days ago

Lessons for Ruto: What it took past presidents to make their disloyal ministers toe the line

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By Caleb Atemi 4 days ago

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Fans’ wild World Cup fashion in Qatar

Fans’ wild World Cup fashion in Qatar

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Fire guts stalls, vehicles in Kisumu

Fire guts stalls, vehicles in Kisumu

5 days ago

Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

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Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

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Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

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Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

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Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

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US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

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Kasarani building collapse

Kasarani building collapse

21 days ago

Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

25 days ago

Tassia building collapse

Tassia building collapse

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Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

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Why Morocco is called MAR and not MOR in World Cup broadcast

Morocco is an English name of the north African country, while Maroc is the original French name for the nation.

By Brian Okoth 12 hrs ago

Why Morocco is called MAR and not MOR in World Cup broadcast

Sh1.2 billion reward: Profiles of the three terrorists wanted by US

The US, through Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering a reward of up to $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for information leading to the arrest of any of them.

By Standard Checkpoint 2 days ago

EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job

President Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing, saying the stolen money was proceeds from the sale of animals at his farm

By AP 5 days ago

Premium Freemasonry: The society that has more secrets than answers

By Caroline Kimutai 6 days ago

EXPLAINER: What's the effect of Russian oil price cap, ban?

By AP 6 days ago

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By Brian Okoth 8 days ago

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World

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

Brittney Griner was released by Russian government in exchange of their prisoner, Viktor Bout, who was held in the US for dealing arms. Griner was detained on February 17.

By Associated Press 7 hrs ago

Officials predict more arrests over German far-right plot

By AP 7 hrs ago

Officials predict more arrests over German far-right plot

God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

By AP 10 hrs ago

God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

Rapid fall from power, arrest for embattled Peru president

By AP 11 hrs ago

Rapid fall from power, arrest for embattled Peru president

UAE gifts Africa 51 drought-tolerant trees

By Benjamin Imende 12 hrs ago

UAE gifts Africa 51 drought-tolerant trees

Russian Court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

Russian Court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

By VOA 15 hrs ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

By AP 6 hrs ago

China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

By Brian Okoth 8 hrs ago

Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

John Kerry: Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts

By AP 16 hrs ago

John Kerry: Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts

Male circumcision rates among major hospitals in Nairobi

By Betty Njeru 1 day ago

Male circumcision rates among major hospitals in Nairobi

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Entertainment

Movie review: Everything Everywhere All at Once

By Winnie Makena 8 hrs ago

Movie review: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Nadia Mukami announces break up with Arrow Bwoy

By Diana Anyango 10 hrs ago

Nadia Mukami announces break up with Arrow Bwoy

DP Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, IEBC, World Cup among most trending Google searches this year

By Jacqueline Mahugu 10 hrs ago

DP Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, IEBC, World Cup among most trending Google searches this year

UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises 'full truth'

By AP 11 hrs ago

UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises 'full truth'

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The Nairobian

Women athletes face uphill battle to play competitively

Women athletes face uphill battle to play competitively

By Beryl Ringos 9 hrs ago

Adult brothers' love affair with their sister leaves one dead

Adult brothers' love affair with their sister leaves one dead

By Benjamin Imende 1 day ago

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at FIFA World Cup

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at FIFA World Cup

By Associated Press 1 day ago

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Farm Kenya

Water harvesting technology from house roofs to water pans

Water harvesting technology from house roofs to water pans

By Muriithi Mugo 2 days ago

Tips on saving water through sustainable use

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 2 days ago

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By Jennifer Anyango 2 days ago

Coffee theft push farmers to employ guards

By Jane Mugambi 7 days ago

IFDC: banking on data to develop sustainable food value chains

By Moses Omusolo 8 days ago

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Evewoman

Do you keep secrets from your partner?

Do you keep secrets from your partner?

By Esther Muchene 12 hrs ago

Only have children you can manage to raise

Only have children you can manage to raise

By Ainea Bolingo 13 hrs ago

Best fashion pieces to have in this sunny weather

Best fashion pieces to have in this sunny weather

By Esther Muchene 13 hrs ago

Suzanne Silantoi: Meet the 29-year-old worth Sh36 million

Premium Suzanne Silantoi: Meet the 29-year-old worth Sh36 million

By Stephanie Wangari 13 hrs ago

Why couples should share bank accounts

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By Esther Muchene 1 day ago