ELECTION 2022

HAPPENING NOW!

LIVE: National Prayer Breakfast

LIVE

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

National

Ruto is raising crocodiles, livestock and promoting agri-business through irrigation. Former Taveta MP, however, could not divulge how much the DP paid for the land.
Read More »

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 15 minutes ago

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

President Uhuru's office gets Sh4.4b more as Ukur Yatani breaks law

Business

President Uhuru's office gets Sh4.4b more as Ukur Yatani breaks law

By Dominic Omondi | 15 minutes ago

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

Politics

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 15 minutes ago

Desperate hunt for cheap maize abroad as Kenya's silos now run dry

Business

By Dominic Omondi | 15 minutes ago

Integrity law yet to grow teeth, so it's up to voters to reject tainted leaders

Politics

By Judah Ben-Hur | 15 minutes ago

Gema delegates 'crawled' from Elwak to vote for Kihika

National

By Amos Kareithi | 32 minutes ago

What does a side chic give a man exactly?

Evewoman

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

.

LATEST

Digital lender Tala names Munyi Nthigah as new General Manager

By Standard Correspondent | 16 minutes ago

Digital lender Tala names Munyi Nthigah as new General Manager

Kenyan karatekas aim to rule African events

By Ben Ahenda | 50 minutes ago

Kenyan karatekas aim to rule African events

Chance for football fans to get a glimpse of 2022 WC trophy in Nairobi

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 2 hours ago

Chance for football fans to get a glimpse of 2022 WC trophy in Nairobi

Zaniolo goal earns Roma first Europa Conference League title

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Zaniolo goal earns Roma first Europa Conference League title

.

NATIONAL

Wilson Airport airspace to be closed Saturday

Wilson Airport airspace to be closed Saturday

By Winfrey Owino | 9 hours ago

Raila Odinga: Sh700b Government funds stolen every year

Raila Odinga: Sh700b Government funds stolen every year

By Mate Tongola | 17 hours ago

'Samuel Mugota took care of me well', one of two new women tells police

'Samuel Mugota took care of me well', one of two new women tells police

By Kamore Maina | 20 hours ago

Koome swears in tribunal to probe suspended Judge Said Chitembwe

Koome swears in tribunal to probe suspended Judge Said Chitembwe

NATIONAL

By Betty Njeru and Paul Ogemba | 21 hours ago

How nosey Mo nearly exposed the Pope in his bedroom

How nosey Mo nearly exposed the Pope in his bedroom

NATIONAL

By Peter Muiruri | 1 day ago

.

Branding Voice

- Sponsored Content

Christian Religious Fundamentalism in Kenya; What do we know about it?

By Kuria Foundation

George Karanja is big Sh40,000,000 Betsafe Bonus winner

By Betsafe

Woman's 'light-bulb' moment enables her to cash in big on creativity

By Co-operative Bank

ASUS Zenbook 14'' Laptop review: A smooth sophisticated finish with a long-lasting battery life

By ASUS

.

LIVE STREAMING

home

Live

home

Live

farm

Live

maisha

Live

vybez

Live

spice

Live

spice

Live

.

LIVE STREAMING

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

.

COUNTIES

Farmers in North Rift oppose plans to import maize

Kenya National Farmers Federation said the government should focus on improving market prices rather than importing maize when farmers have hundreds of bags in their stores.

By Lynn Kolongei | 8 hours ago

Farmers in North Rift oppose plans to import maize

By Lynn Kolongei | 8 hours ago

Going against the tide, young Gusii aspirants daring the old guards

By Eric Abuga | 16 hours ago

Buffaloes from park invade farms in Njoro, threatening food security

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Ol Kalou locals excited as town undergoes Sh128m facelift

By James Munyeki | 1 day ago

Women farmers find new ways to tackle climate-induced brokeness

By Lydiah Nyawira | 1 day ago

Man asks court to set aside DNA test order in Sh200m succession case

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

Ruto promises to revive projects, address historical land injustices

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 1 day ago

Homa Bay County workers go on strike to demand their salary arrears

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

Impasse on ODM nominations for Bondo MP race persists

By Isaiah Gwengi | 1 day ago

Focus shifts to manifestos from clan politics in race for Kisii top seat

By Eric Abuga | 1 day ago

Lake region bloc draws plan to connect 14 counties to railway

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

Kidero and Wanga point fingers at each other over violence in Karachuonyo

By James Omoro | 2 days ago

Nyong'o applauded for Kisumu summit success

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 days ago

.

BUSINESS

Digital lender Tala names Munyi Nthigah as new General Manager

BUSINESS

With 15 years of experience, Mr Nthigah is a seasoned fintech leader and entrepreneur in the technology sector..

By Standard Correspondent | 16 minutes ago

KCB Group profit for first quarter surges to Sh9.9b

BUSINESS

KCB posts Sh9.9b after-tax profit in the 3 months ending March 2022, a rise from Sh6.4b recorded in same period last year; cites increased revenues for growth..

By Standard Reporter | 13 hours ago

Obinna Ukwuani: The techie behind top African bank's digital drive

ENTERPRISE

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 day ago

How the handout economy is fueling Kenya's inflation

ENTERPRISE

By XN Iraki | 1 day ago

Four ways to test your business idea

ENTERPRISE

By Pauline Muindi | 1 day ago

Collateral: Why most SMEs are denied credit

ENTERPRISE

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Applications open for Google startups funding

ENTERPRISE

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

.

OPINION

Urgent response required to address malnutrition cases

By Wathiha John | 8 hours ago

Urgent response required to address malnutrition cases

MPs' decision is good

By Editorial | 16 hours ago

MPs' decision is good

Railway network can speed up bloc's growth

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Railway network can speed up bloc's growth

Punish stone throwers

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Punish stone throwers

Voters should learn from past electoral mistakes

By Mohamed Guleid | 1 day ago

Voters should learn from past electoral mistakes

CARTOONS

Karua vs Rigathi

Karua vs Rigathi

Matha Karua vs Rigathi Gachagua

By Gado | 1 day ago

.

COLUMNISTS

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 3 days ago

Kenya's dash forward held back by ugly 'patron-client' politics

By Macharia Munene | 3 days ago

Uhuru's absence from Azimio campaign trail has reduced mudslinging

By David Oginde | 4 days ago

'My People' mantra is risky and self-serving, let us drop it now

Martha Karua has drawn a new line in the mountain

By Daisy Maritim | 4 days ago

Subscribe to The Standard
and
The Nairobian Epaper

The Standard

The Nairobian

POLITICS

Why Uhuru will not be part of Azimio campaign trail- Murathe

President Uhuru Kenyatta has not been seen in the coalition’s public events since some 26 political parties signed documents binding them to the coalition.

By Winfrey Owino | 12 hours ago

By Winfrey Owino | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

Kenya Kwanza may not be an option for dithering Kalonzo

The jury is still out on whether Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka will support ODM leader Raila Odinga’s candidature on August 9.

By Allan Mungai | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Give Kithi an appointive seat, let me run for Kilifi Governor, Jumwa to Ruto

By Brian Okoth | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

If Kalonzo chooses to work with Raila, I'll support him, says Andrew Sunkuli

By Mate Tongola | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Governor Kibwana banks on track record for Makueni Senate seat

With the official campaign period about to start, focus now shifts to the Makueni senate seat, which governor Kivutha Kibwana will be contesting against a host of rivals.

By Stephen Nzioka | 1 day ago

By Stephen Nzioka | 1 day ago

Kalonzo's way home: Will Kalonzo Musyoka's wishes and that of his party be granted in Azimio?

VIDEO

Kalonzo's way home: Will Kalonzo Musyoka's wishes and that of his party be granted in Azimio?

21 hours ago

VIDEO

DP Ruto accuses Raila Odinga of what he terms as lack of development program

21 hours ago

VIDEO

Mirema murder suspect Dennis Gachoki detained, DCI now say he did not shoot Samuel Mugota

21 hours ago

VIDEO

Which Way Kalonzo? Wiper party asks Kalonzo Musyoka to return to Azimio

1 day ago

.

SPORTS

Kenyan karatekas aim to rule African events

By Ben Ahenda | 50 minutes ago

Kenyan karatekas aim to rule African events

Chance for football fans to get a glimpse of 2022 WC trophy in Nairobi

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 2 hours ago

Chance for football fans to get a glimpse of 2022 WC trophy in Nairobi

Zaniolo goal earns Roma first Europa Conference League title

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Zaniolo goal earns Roma first Europa Conference League title

UK govt issues licence for Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

UK govt issues licence for Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

.

THE STANDARD INSIDER

President Uhuru's office gets Sh4.4b more as Ukur Yatani breaks law

President Uhuru's office gets Sh4.4b more as Ukur Yatani breaks law

By Dominic Omondi | 15 minutes ago

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 15 minutes ago

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

Ruto is raising crocodiles, livestock and promoting agri-business through irrigation. Former Taveta MP, however, could not divulge how much the DP paid for the land.

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 15 minutes ago

Integrity law yet to grow teeth, so it's up to voters to reject tainted leaders

Integrity law yet to grow teeth, so it's up to voters to reject tainted leaders

By Judah Ben-Hur | 15 minutes ago

Gema delegates 'crawled' from Elwak to vote for Kihika

Gema delegates 'crawled' from Elwak to vote for Kihika

By Amos Kareithi | 32 minutes ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Kwa kutegemea kura za Mt Kenya Ruto ateleza!

Sepetuko Podcast; Mbona hamkumtaja BABA kuwa msaliti, mbona akawa Mudavadi?

Sepetuko Podcast; Uanasiasa wa mwanasiasa Dkt Matiangi

Sepetuko Podcast; Ukweli wa jina BABA ni safari ndefu ajabu!

.

PICTURE POWER

For the love of 'omena'

For the love of 'omena'

23 ^rd May 2022

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

22 ^nd May 2022

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

21 ^st May 2022

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

20 ^th May 2022

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

19 ^th May 2022

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

26 ^th April 2022

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

24 ^th April 2022

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

22 ^nd April 2022

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

21 ^st April 2022

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

11 ^th April 2022

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

08 ^th April 2022

World’s most eccentric beards

World’s most eccentric beards

27 ^th March 2022

.

TAKE A BREAK

How long can it take you to solve a Standard Crossword? Challenge yourself now...

Standard Gaming

Break the monotony, excercise your problem solving skills. Play today's Sudoku ...

Standard Gaming

Join our leaderboard today, FLEX your gaming intelect. Solve Cryptic Crossword Puzzle..

Standard Gaming

.

WORLD

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

By Reuters | 14 hours ago

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

By Reuters | 17 hours ago

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

By Mate Tongola | 19 hours ago

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

Trump to address gun owners' lobby three days after Texas shooting

By Wambua Sammy | 19 hours ago

Trump to address gun owners' lobby three days after Texas shooting

.

FACT CHECK

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.

By Winfrey Owino | 2 days ago

Explainer: Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?

By Reuters | 6 days ago

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

By Stephanie Wangari | 7 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 14 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 20 days ago

.

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Six KNH employees in court for allegedly stealing Sh4.68m cancer drugs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mate Tongola | 18 hours ago

Kenya heightens surveillance as monkeypox spreads

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 19 hours ago

Number of health facilities falls on Covid, State crackdown

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 2 days ago

The psychology of a miser: Poor potty training blamed

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 3 days ago

.

ENTERTAINMENT

From Nick and Priyanka to Emmy Kosgei and Apostle Abuduko: Extravagant celebrity weddings

By Kirsten Kanja | 14 hours ago

From Nick and Priyanka to Emmy Kosgei and Apostle Abuduko: Extravagant celebrity weddings

It's 'More Love Less Ego' for Wizkid's new album

By Fay Ngina | 20 hours ago

It's 'More Love Less Ego' for Wizkid's new album

'Stranger Things' returns with more supernatural horrors

By Reuters | 21 hours ago

'Stranger Things' returns with more supernatural horrors

Yvette Obura shares snippets of weekend away with new lover

By Diana Anyango | 1 day ago

Yvette Obura shares snippets of weekend away with new lover

.

THE NAIROBIAN

We all have a shady side hidden behind the surface

We all have a shady side hidden behind the surface

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki | 17 hours ago

You can learn a lot by reading your own medical records

You can learn a lot by reading your own medical records

By Dr Alfred Murage | 19 hours ago

Baiskeli Centre: Where bicycles park and chill while you hustle

Baiskeli Centre: Where bicycles park and chill while you hustle

By Silas Nyamweya | 22 hours ago

Two caught on CCTV dumping seven cats outside KSPCA office

Two caught on CCTV dumping seven cats outside KSPCA office

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 day ago

Political coalitions are fickle marriages of convenience

Political coalitions are fickle marriages of convenience

BLOGS

By Stephen Derwent Partington | 1 day ago

.

FARM KENYA

Agricultural apps every farmer should have

Agricultural apps every farmer should have

By Standard Reporter | 21 hours ago

Concern as avocado thieves raid farms in Murang'a

By Jennifer Anyango | 21 hours ago

Ejiao: Why donkey skin trade continues to thrive despite ban

By Jasmine Murani | 22 hours ago

.

EVE WOMAN

How you can support a sick spouse

By Esther Muchene | 35 minutes ago

How you can support a sick spouse

Defining intimacy for plus-size couples

By Esther Muchene | 1 hour ago

Defining intimacy for plus-size couples

Should you be sleeping with your phone in bed?

By Esther Muchene | 1 hour ago

Should you be sleeping with your phone in bed?

Five small businesses currently thriving in Kenya

By Esther Muchene | 23 hours ago

Five small businesses currently thriving in Kenya

;