New dawn for Standard Group as KTN News relaunches

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Today is a big day for the Standard Group and the media fraternity in general. The group is relaunching KTN News and launching the most modern converged digital-first newsroom in East and Central Africa. The Standard Media Group has been on a transformation journey that...
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By Jael Mboga | 1 hour ago

New dawn for Standard Group as KTN News relaunches

Empty promises: What we need to do to hold presidential candidates accountable

Opinion

Empty promises: What we need to do to hold presidential candidates accountable

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 1 hour ago

Willy Mutunga: Ruto is a rich man who cuts an image of political hustler

Politics

Willy Mutunga: Ruto is a rich man who cuts an image of political hustler

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 7 hours ago

We need to recognise and protect women land rights defenders

Opinion

By Faith Wayua Mutuku | 22 minutes ago

China rejects allegations it may grab Ugandan airport if country defaults on loan

Africa

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Stop defecating in bushes; it pushes up health budget, Govt. to Embu residents

Eastern

By Muriithi Mugo | 4 hours ago

Tricks about money that today’s woman ought to know

Evewoman

By Annie Awuor | 7 hours ago

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LATEST

International community should help to secure peace in conflict-ridden Horn of Africa region

By Joseph G Muthama | 14 minutes ago

International community should help to secure peace in conflict-ridden Horn of Africa region

Koimett: As media embraces paywall, remember citizens need access to vital information

By Jael Mboga | 23 minutes ago

Koimett: As media embraces paywall, remember citizens need access to vital information

Samia Suluhu, Yoweri Museveni discuss deals in oil and gas conference

By Xinhua | 2 hours ago

Samia Suluhu, Yoweri Museveni discuss deals in oil and gas conference

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth

By Reuters and Winfrey Owino | 3 hours ago

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth

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NATIONAL

Koimett: As media embraces paywall, remember citizens need access to vital information

Koimett: As media embraces paywall, remember citizens need access to vital information

By Jael Mboga | 23 minutes ago

110-year training depot that changed the face of police

110-year training depot that changed the face of police

By Hudson Gumbihi | 5 hours ago

Why employers will think twice before dismissing ailing employees

Why employers will think twice before dismissing ailing employees

By Joackim Bwana | 8 hours ago

Gender violence made me kill, but I am now working on closure

Gender violence made me kill, but I am now working on closure

NATIONAL

By Robert Amalemba | 9 hours ago

Stop hiring out buses to politicians, schools told

Stop hiring out buses to politicians, schools told

NATIONAL

By Lynn Kolongei | 14 hours ago

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Mozzart gifts Nuu community in Kitui with a fresh water point worth close to Sh3 million

By Mozzart

The love of reading at an early age is essential for lifelong learning

By NABU Team

Leasing firm wins gold mining tender in Tanzania

By Correspondent

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COUNTIES

Laikipia leaders hold meetings to end rising cases of insecurity

Most of the attacks in the region are linked to increased incidents of cattle rustling.

By James Munyeki | 3 hours ago

Laikipia leaders hold meetings to end rising cases of insecurity

By James Munyeki | 3 hours ago

Coming on Wednesday: Nakuru’s city charter

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Property worth millions destroyed in latest Gikomba fire, police say

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

Women dream big with fruit project in semi-arid Makueni

By Philip Muasya and Stephen Nzioka | 1 day ago

DPP orders stern action taken on officers suspected of torture

By Patrick Vidija and James Omoro | 1 day ago

Two suspects arrested for vandalizing SGR line

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Fresh hope for 10,000 locals in land disputes

By Boniface Gikandi | 1 day ago

MPs want Sh7.2 billion irrigation project audited

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

Woman who quit FGM gets Shujaa medal

By Micah Sali | 2 days ago

Leven House: The anti-slavery base that hosted Dr Krapf

By Willis Oketch | 2 days ago

Race to elevate Eldoret town to city status gathers momentum

By Stephen Rutto | 2 days ago

KPA’s plan to hire 200 sparks controversy

By Philip Mwakio | 2 days ago

Waiguru to Ngirici: You don’t enjoy exclusive rights in UDA

By Brian Okoth | 2 days ago

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BUSINESS

Truckers claim State favouring SGR in cargo allocation at port

NEWS

Judges ruled against directives by Transport CS that allowed cargo from port to be taken to Nairobi by rail..

By Patrick Beja | 4 hours ago

Farmers want State to revise maize prices

NEWS

The NCPB, through its Corporate Affairs Manager Titus Maiyo, said the prices were dictated by the prevailing market costs..

By Martin Ndiema | 4 hours ago

How to prepare for an interview in just 24 hours

WORK LIFE

By Tony Mutugi | 6 hours ago

Kenya's foreign inflows dip to Sh56b on new ownership rules

BUSINESS

By Patrick Alushula | 14 hours ago

High cost of living: Residents decry cost of food prices

BUSINESS

By Benard Lusigi | 1 day ago

SGR hauls increased cargo between Mombasa port and Nairobi

NEWS

By Standard Reporter | 1 day ago

Why 'selfnomics' sounds better than Railanomics, Rutonomics

BUSINESS

By XN Iraki | 1 day ago

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OPINION

International community should help to secure peace in conflict-ridden Horn of Africa region

By Joseph G Muthama | 14 minutes ago

International community should help to secure peace in conflict-ridden Horn of Africa region

Roadblocks didn’t stop them from flying off their bikes headlong

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 14 hours ago

Roadblocks didn’t stop them from flying off their bikes headlong

Why Laikipia infrastructure bond will be a game-changer

By Ndiritu Muriithi | 15 hours ago

Why Laikipia infrastructure bond will be a game-changer

Party primaries should be free, fair and devoid of chaos

By Wilson Sossion | 18 hours ago

Party primaries should be free, fair and devoid of chaos

Enforce ban on meetings over fresh Covid-19 threat

By Editorial | 19 hours ago

Enforce ban on meetings over fresh Covid-19 threat

CARTOONS

Sonko's favourite fishing spot

Sonko's favourite fishing spot

By Gado | 1 day ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Macharia Munene | 18 hours ago

Uhuru will leave behind rich legacy of being a great pan-Africanist

By David Oginde | 1 day ago

Let us not be caught up in vicious anti-vaccine drive

By Barrack Muluka | 2 days ago

It’s tribe, stupid! The lessons Africa is taking to US politics

Use better ways to convince us to take the Covid vaccine

By Irungu Houghton | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Anne Waiguru, Wangui Ngirici clash before DP Ruto

Ngirici announced that she was contemplating the next move, but on Sunday, she told locals she was still in UDA and sought their support.

By Ndung’u Gachane and Jane Mugambi | 6 hours ago

By Ndung’u Gachane and Jane Mugambi | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Villagers raise campaign funds for man seeking to unseat Keter

30-year-old Kogo is referred to as "community's son" because the community supported him throughout his education.

By Edward Kosut | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila promises free education to university

By Jacob Ngetich | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Wavinya, Makau clash in church harambee

By Erastus Mulwa | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Kirinyaga cleric stops DP Ruto entourage from addressing the church

Both Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici transported their supporters to the church and outside.

By Ndungu Gachane | 23 hours ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 23 hours ago

The journey of KTN

VIDEO

The journey of KTN

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VIDEO

SG Editor in Chief Ochieng Rapuro's speech during the unveiling of the ultra-modern newsroom

2 hours ago

VIDEO

SG Editor in Chief Ochieng Rapuro talks on promise to audience as the newsroom is launched

3 hours ago

VIDEO

Musalia: Don't use school buses for political activity

16 hours ago

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SPORTS

Daniel Simiyu, Catherine Relin win inaugural Nakuru City Marathon

By Ben Ahenda | 3 hours ago

Daniel Simiyu, Catherine Relin win inaugural Nakuru City Marathon

Drivers await women-only rally battle

By Jonathan Komen | 14 hours ago

Drivers await women-only rally battle

Karuga swings to win Railway Captain tournament top prize

By Mose Sammy | 14 hours ago

Karuga swings to win Railway Captain tournament top prize

Shujaa eighth in world rankings ahead of Dubai 7s second leg

By Washington Onyango | 14 hours ago

Shujaa eighth in world rankings ahead of Dubai 7s second leg

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Covid-19 left us with bills in the millions

Covid-19 left us with bills in the millions

By Mercy Kahenda | 4 hours ago

110-year training depot that changed the face of police

110-year training depot that changed the face of police

By Hudson Gumbihi | 5 hours ago

When medical workers are the patients

When medical workers are the patients

When medical workers are the patients

After dealing with mental trauma, psychologists, psychiatrists and pathologists need counseling too.

By Rose Mukonyo | 4 hours ago

Anne Waiguru, Wangui Ngirici clash before DP Ruto

Anne Waiguru, Wangui Ngirici clash before DP Ruto

By Ndung’u Gachane and Jane Mugambi | 6 hours ago

Villagers raise campaign funds for man seeking to unseat Keter

Villagers raise campaign funds for man seeking to unseat Keter

By Edward Kosut | 7 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Ubaguzi dhidi ya Afrika kufuatia ugunduzi wa virusi vya Omicron

Sepetuko Podcast; Mike Sonko aomboleza ‘mkasa’ wa kupoteza ugavana!

Sepetuko Podcast; JE bodaboda watakataa pesa za abiria ambao hawajachanjwa?

Sepetuko Podcast; Wafanyakazi wadogo kubebeshwa mzigo wa makosa ya wakubwa!

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PICTURE POWER

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

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

21 ^st October 2021

A close shave

A close shave

17 ^th October 2021

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

16 ^th October 2021

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

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WORLD

Samia Suluhu, Yoweri Museveni discuss deals in oil and gas conference

By Xinhua | 2 hours ago

Samia Suluhu, Yoweri Museveni discuss deals in oil and gas conference

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth

By Reuters and Winfrey Owino | 3 hours ago

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth

Envoy: Enforce UN resolutions to end the Israel-Palestine conflict

By Mireri Junior | 5 hours ago

Envoy: Enforce UN resolutions to end the Israel-Palestine conflict

Omicron variant cases detected in Europe, Israel closes borders

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Omicron variant cases detected in Europe, Israel closes borders

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FACT CHECK

Omicron Variant: What is going on across the globe

Omicron Variant: What is going on across the globe

A report by Reuters indicated that the two linked cases of Omicron detected in Britain were connected to travel to southern Africa.

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies | 1 day ago

Governor Ann Kananu: A timeline

By Standard Check Point | 11 days ago

Ann Kananu: The security toughie who became Nairobi governor

By Jael Mboga | 13 days ago

Why Kenyan football risks another FIFA ban

By Winfrey Owino | 15 days ago

Why Kenya Airways is abbreviated as KQ and not KA

By Dominic Kosgei | 20 days ago

Ethiopia: The Tigray crisis – A timeline

By Amos Mabinda and agencies | 23 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

When medical workers are the patients

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rose Mukonyo | 4 hours ago

Covid-19 left us with bills in the millions

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 4 hours ago

Hospitals hit by shortage of HIV testing kits

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 14 hours ago

Lead poisoning has caused miscarriages, skin rashes, death

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rose Mukonyo | 14 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Diana Marua launches music career as a rapper, fans and celebs react

By Fay Ngina | 1 hour ago

Diana Marua launches music career as a rapper, fans and celebs react

Louis Vuitton star designer Virgil Abloh dies after private battle with cancer

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Louis Vuitton star designer Virgil Abloh dies after private battle with cancer

Willy Paul hits back at Sanaipei Tande, says she hurt his feelings

By Kirsten Kanja | 4 hours ago

Willy Paul hits back at Sanaipei Tande, says she hurt his feelings

Wakio Mzenge: I always wanted to be a performer

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 day ago

Wakio Mzenge: I always wanted to be a performer

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THE NAIROBIAN

Comrades fully behind Kinoti- KUSO President

Comrades fully behind Kinoti- KUSO President

By Mike Kihaki | 1 hour ago

Governors at centre of Raila’s strategy to win over Mt. Kenya

Governors at centre of Raila’s strategy to win over Mt. Kenya

By Brian Otieno | 4 hours ago

Alarm as Lake Victoria beaches turn into criminals paradise

Alarm as Lake Victoria beaches turn into criminals paradise

By Isiah Gwengi | 7 hours ago

Let side-chicks step forward and play their role openly

Let side-chicks step forward and play their role openly

BLOGS

By Awuor Omino | 23 hours ago

Popping into people’s homes unannounced is so annoying!

Popping into people’s homes unannounced is so annoying!

BLOGS

By Awuor Omino | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Are you a youth? Join climate action now

Are you a youth? Join climate action now

By Hellen Miseda | 1 day ago

'Forgotten' crops now hot cake

By Kauli Mwembe | 1 day ago

10 simple ways to keep flock healthy

By Dr Watson Messo | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five tips to naturally rejuvenate your skin cells

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

Five tips to naturally rejuvenate your skin cells

Four natural ways to keep dandruff at bay

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

Four natural ways to keep dandruff at bay

Four tips to get natural looking white teeth

By Esther Muchene | 5 hours ago

Four tips to get natural looking white teeth

How mindful eating can improve your diet

By Esther Muchene | 6 hours ago

How mindful eating can improve your diet

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