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Ghostly luxury apartment, ownership of Yaya Centre dog Nicholas Biwott in death

National

Abandoned, desolate and sun-baked for decades, the two towers attached to Yaya Centre blot the otherwise impressive Kilimani skyline. This ghastly sight of crumbling stairs and protruding and rusting metal rods has been a subject of fascination and conspiracy theories for ...
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By Wainaina Wambu | 7 hours ago

Ghostly luxury apartment, ownership of Yaya Centre dog Nicholas Biwott in death

25 governors endorse Raila's State House bid, hit out at Ruto

Politics

25 governors endorse Raila's State House bid, hit out at Ruto

By Anthony Gitonga and Kennedy Gachuhi | 7 hours ago

Why BBI case places judges between rock and hard place

National

Why BBI case places judges between rock and hard place

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 7 hours ago

Trade Bank caused 'Tax Czar' emotional pain, ulcers

National

By Wainaina Wambu | 7 hours ago

PS clears the air on transition of students to junior high school

Education

By James Omoro | 7 hours ago

Raila and Ruto are too confident; that’s a recipe for trouble

Opinion

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 7 hours ago

Maina Njenga- the man firmly in Raila Odinga's corner

The Nairobian

By Eric Nyakagwa | 1 day ago

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LATEST

Inside Ndii and team’s push against law review

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 11 minutes ago

Inside Ndii and team’s push against law review

When paraffin was prescribed for deadly Spanish flu

By Amos Kareithi | 41 minutes ago

When paraffin was prescribed for deadly Spanish flu

Nyando floods destroyed our lives, made us poor, homeless

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Nyando floods destroyed our lives, made us poor, homeless

More firms join insurance hall of shame

By Patrick Alushula | 1 hour ago

More firms join insurance hall of shame

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NATIONAL

Inside Ndii and team’s push against law review

Inside Ndii and team’s push against law review

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 11 minutes ago

When paraffin was prescribed for deadly Spanish flu

When paraffin was prescribed for deadly Spanish flu

By Amos Kareithi | 41 minutes ago

From Kerio Valley to Watamu, Safari Classic Rally ready to vroom across 12 counties

From Kerio Valley to Watamu, Safari Classic Rally ready to vroom across 12 counties

By Ochieng Oyugi and Elvince Joshua | 7 hours ago

Last chance for voters to register, change details as listing kicks off

Last chance for voters to register, change details as listing kicks off

NATIONAL

By Standard Team | 7 hours ago

AG sued over Asset Recovery Agency

AG sued over Asset Recovery Agency

NATIONAL

By Kamau Muthoni | 7 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Nyando floods destroyed our lives, made us poor, homeless

When her grandchild died, she begged for space to bury him, as her home was still inaccessible.

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Nyando floods destroyed our lives, made us poor, homeless

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Picking up the pieces: Villagers struggle to resettle as lake recedes

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 2 hours ago

When tradition dictates when a wife can mourn

By Isaiah Gwengi | 5 hours ago

The Luo buried kin same day, so what changed?

By Olivia Odhiambo | 6 hours ago

We are waiting for Itumbi to record an official statement- IG Mutyambai

By Winfrey Owino | 14 hours ago

Kakamega man wrestles body of newborn baby from dogs

By Jackline Inyanji | 19 hours ago

Housewife kills self, two children over husband's ‘infidelity’

By Boniface Gikandi | 20 hours ago

Naked you came, naked you go, how the Kuria bury their own

By Anne Atieno | 21 hours ago

Mijikenda rites that have stood the test of time

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

County gets Sh150m to connect more homes with clean water

By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Over 60,000 IDs yet to be collected by owners in Nyanza region

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

Major showdowns in Central Rift as former MPs stage comebacks

By Kenneth Gachuhi and Nikko Tanui | 1 day ago

Maragoli: Where a newborn baby can reject a name

By Brian Kisanji | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

More firms join insurance hall of shame

FINANCIAL STANDARD

Insurers with high customer complaints include Invesco, Madison, Pioneer, Monarch, CIC, Britam, Jubilee, APA, Corporate and Kenya Alliance..

By Patrick Alushula | 1 hour ago

Outages only tell half the story of rot at Kenya Power

FINANCIAL STANDARD

The recent outage brings out a few issues on power generation, distribution and utilisation..

By XN Iraki | 2 hours ago

Banking 101: How Merali schooled teachers with crafty Spire Bank deal

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Patrick Alushula | 3 hours ago

The problem with Kenya’s clean energy push

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Macharia Kamau | 4 hours ago

Shock of two Kenyans worth more than 16.5 million others

NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 5 hours ago

When numbers lie: Why Ethiopia economy never toppled Kenya's

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Dominic Omondi | 6 hours ago

Global stocks mixed as Beijing adds stimulus, Brent tops 2021 high

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

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OPINION

Hate speech is audible amid the din of intensifying campaigns

By Suleiman Bashir Salah | 11 hours ago

Hate speech is audible amid the din of intensifying campaigns

Localisation of aid will lead to efficient use of resources and benefit all

By Chege Ngugi | 11 hours ago

Localisation of aid will lead to efficient use of resources and benefit all

Run for your lives; the season of empty political promises is here

By Githieya Kimari | 11 hours ago

Run for your lives; the season of empty political promises is here

Raila, Ruto camps must show political maturity

By Editorial | 12 hours ago

Raila, Ruto camps must show political maturity

The future does not look bright, but we must remain optimistic

By Jacqueline Mugo | 1 day ago

The future does not look bright, but we must remain optimistic

CARTOONS

The resurrection?

The resurrection?

By Harrison Muriuki | 12 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 22 hours ago

Why our politics generates too much heat and very little light

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

Oginde's article on cremation failed to address some critical issues

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

Ours is a country of thieves; that’s why we have many power outages

Leadership is a high calling, let us not lower it or demean it

By David Oginde | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Two petitioners file case seeking to block ODM boss from vying for top seat

According to the two, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s handshake partner has never been called to account for his January 30, 2018 act.

By Kamau Muthoni | 7 hours ago

By Kamau Muthoni | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

UDA hits out at Matiang’i, calls for action over Jacaranda chaos

Party blames ODM over violence that rocked Ruto’s rally in Embakasi over the weekend.

By Judah Ben-Hur and Phares Mutembei | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

List of governors who attended Naivasha meeting in support of Raila presidential bid

By Anthony Gitonga and Kennedy Gachuhi | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto blames Raila, Babu Owino after chaos rocks Embakasi rally

By Judah Ben-Hur | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Why OKA game plan may be headache for Raila and Ruto

Kalonzo and Mudavadi’s candidature could force a rerun by denying Ruto and Raila 50 per cent plus one vote in the first round.

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

Blame game over disruption of Ruto's Jacaranda rally as leaders exchange harsh words over incident

VIDEO

Blame game over disruption of Ruto's Jacaranda rally as leaders exchange harsh words over incident

10 hours ago

VIDEO

Boost for Azimio la Umoja as more than 25 governors declare support for Raila's presidential bid

10 hours ago

VIDEO

Saving BBI: President Uhuru and Raila to begin final fight to revive BBI in a make or break appeal

10 hours ago

VIDEO

World’s greatest East African Safari Classic Rally media partnership launch at the Standard Group HQ

18 hours ago

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SPORTS

Lewandowski and Putellas win FIFA Best awards

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Lewandowski and Putellas win FIFA Best awards

Hosts Cameroon top Cup of Nations group despite being held

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Hosts Cameroon top Cup of Nations group despite being held

Burkina Faso into second round after draw with Ethiopia

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Burkina Faso into second round after draw with Ethiopia

Chelsea doing all they can to help misfiring Lukaku, says Tuchel

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Chelsea doing all they can to help misfiring Lukaku, says Tuchel

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

When paraffin was prescribed for deadly Spanish flu

When paraffin was prescribed for deadly Spanish flu

By Amos Kareithi | 41 minutes ago

Nyando floods destroyed our lives, made us poor, homeless

Nyando floods destroyed our lives, made us poor, homeless

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Inside Ndii and team’s push against law review

Inside Ndii and team’s push against law review

Inside Ndii and team’s push against law review

At the heart of the case is Article 257 of the Constitution and Chapters One, Two, Four, Nine and Ten.

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 11 minutes ago

More firms join insurance hall of shame

More firms join insurance hall of shame

By Patrick Alushula | 1 hour ago

Picking up the pieces: Villagers struggle to resettle as lake recedes

Picking up the pieces: Villagers struggle to resettle as lake recedes

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 2 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Uanasiasa wa mwanasiasa Dkt Matiangi

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

Sepetuko Podcast; Raila bado kupanda mlima- angali na kazi nzito mbele yake!

Sepetuko Podcast; Uchumi wa Fuliza sio utajiri!

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PICTURE POWER

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

The fury of women

The fury of women

11 ^th December 2021

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WORLD

Australia leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to play at next year's Open

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Australia leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to play at next year's Open

Taliban teargases Afghan women protesting for rights in Kabul

By Agencies | 1 day ago

Taliban teargases Afghan women protesting for rights in Kabul

Jamaica detains ex-senator, key suspect in killing of Haitian president

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Jamaica detains ex-senator, key suspect in killing of Haitian president

Tonga volcano eruption triggers evacuation advisories, local media reports

By Reuters and Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

Tonga volcano eruption triggers evacuation advisories, local media reports

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FACT CHECK

Why activists oppose court directive ahead of BBI Supreme Court hearing

Why activists oppose court directive ahead of BBI Supreme Court hearing

Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki and David Ndii (the main parties) will have 45 minutes to argue their BBI points as other parties have up to 15 minute

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

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

By Elvince Joshua | 3 days ago

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

By Winfrey Owino | 4 days ago

George Natembeya’s transfer to Office of the President explained

By Elvince Joshua | 4 days ago

Explainer: Why you should still try to avoid catching Omicron

By Reuters | 4 days ago

Many politicians are charged, but none found guilty

By Julius Chepkwony and Brian Otieno | 6 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Nomadic groups targeted as ministry steps up Covid vaccination

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 7 hours ago

Experts warn Kenyans not to treat Covid-19 like seasonal flu

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 7 hours ago

90,000 get Covid booster shots, 11 more succumb in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 14 hours ago

With 500 gynaecologists, why can’t Kenya spare one for Wajir County?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 22 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Six legendary artists Diamond Platnumz has collaborated with

By Effie W | 10 hours ago

Six legendary artists Diamond Platnumz has collaborated with

Six Kenyan socialites who have made it

By Felix Kavii | 12 hours ago

Six Kenyan socialites who have made it

Kenyan Hippie: Why I became a modern pagan

By Stevens Muendo and Patience Tamara | 13 hours ago

Kenyan Hippie: Why I became a modern pagan

Anwar’s classic 1978 car still goes strong

By Tamarah Patience | 14 hours ago

Anwar’s classic 1978 car still goes strong

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THE NAIROBIAN

Why brilliant Kenyan politicians say, do stupid things

Why brilliant Kenyan politicians say, do stupid things

By Edwin Wanjawa | 13 hours ago

Keben Springs: Where residents go for ‘healing waters’

Keben Springs: Where residents go for ‘healing waters’

By Edward Kosut | 18 hours ago

UoN doctors to restore smiles of children born with cleft lips for free

UoN doctors to restore smiles of children born with cleft lips for free

By Stephen Mburu | 22 hours ago

Maina Njenga- the man firmly in Raila Odinga's corner

Maina Njenga- the man firmly in Raila Odinga's corner

POLITICS

By Eric Nyakagwa | 1 day ago

Why city brothels are turning into business stalls

Why city brothels are turning into business stalls

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

How to tap into lucrative avocado business

How to tap into lucrative avocado business

By Jennifer Anyango and Kelvin Nyakundi | 3 days ago

Make money from every avocado part

By Jennifer Anyango | 3 days ago

App allows firm to get quality chili for export

By Lisper Nyakio | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Beauty on the go; The salon comes home

By Annie Awuor | 20 hours ago

Beauty on the go; The salon comes home

What the nose knows: The life of a perfumer

By Rose Kwamboka | 20 hours ago

What the nose knows: The life of a perfumer

How to use mindful eating to improve your diet

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

How to use mindful eating to improve your diet

Lamb chops in coconut with fried cabbage

By Chef Ali Mandhry | 1 day ago

Lamb chops in coconut with fried cabbage

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