ELECTION 2022

Nominations aftermath: Tales of betrayal, millions lost in power games

Politics

The shambolic exercise has destroyed careers and left aspirants who didn’t make past the primaries footing huge pending bills as well as servicing bank loans.
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By Nathan Ochunge | 2 hours ago

Nominations aftermath: Tales of betrayal, millions lost in power games

Most independent presidential aspirants will drop out; here's why

Politics

Most independent presidential aspirants will drop out; here's why

By Judah Ben-Hur | 2 hours ago

KCB confirms CEO Joshua Oigara's exit

Business

KCB confirms CEO Joshua Oigara's exit

By Brian Okoth | 9 minutes ago

Want to sue me? Deposit Sh50 million in court - Sonko

National

By Joackim Bwana | 1 hour ago

Rigathi Gachagua: I am not a dictator

Politics

By Stephanie Wangari | 3 hours ago

Trouble in Kenya Kwanza Alliance as Ruto favours UDA candidates

Politics

By Ndungu Gachane | 2 hours ago

Kamiti Maximum Prison farm, what a wonder

Farm Kenya

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

How Paul Russo saved Chase Bank from sure death when it reopened for business

By Lee Mwiti | 32 minutes ago

How Paul Russo saved Chase Bank from sure death when it reopened for business

Alarm raised over worrying state of sanitation across 47 counties

By Bernard Sanga | 1 hour ago

Alarm raised over worrying state of sanitation across 47 counties

Ancient massive 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile dug up in Argentina

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Ancient massive 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile dug up in Argentina

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NATIONAL

Alarm raised over worrying state of sanitation across 47 counties

Alarm raised over worrying state of sanitation across 47 counties

By Bernard Sanga | 1 hour ago

John Githongo to pay Murungaru Sh10m over Anglo Leasing

John Githongo to pay Murungaru Sh10m over Anglo Leasing

By Kamau Muthoni | 4 hours ago

Police detain suspect in Mirema Drive shooting for 14 days

Police detain suspect in Mirema Drive shooting for 14 days

By Collins Kweyu | 4 hours ago

Government cracks whip on rogue accountants

Government cracks whip on rogue accountants

NATIONAL

By Mate Tongola | 5 hours ago

I do not own Keroche Breweries, Tabitha Karanja says

I do not own Keroche Breweries, Tabitha Karanja says

NATIONAL

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Impasse on ODM nominations for Bondo MP race persists

The Political Parties Dispute Tribunal gave ODM’s National Elections Board 72 hours to repeat the elections, which elapsed on May 8.

By Isaiah Gwengi | 6 hours ago

Impasse on ODM nominations for Bondo MP race persists

By Isaiah Gwengi | 6 hours ago

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

By Eric Abuga | 6 hours ago

Lake region bloc draws plan to connect 14 counties to railway

By Stanley Ongwae | 8 hours ago

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

By James Omoro | 22 hours ago

Nyong'o applauded for Kisumu summit success

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Turkana considering manufacturing medical supplies to counter Kemsa delays

By Lucas Ngasike | 1 day ago

Contractor to restore old lanes on Mombasa Road

By Jacob Ng’etich | 1 day ago

Calls for joint efforts to tackle criminal gangs in African cities

By Joackim Bwana | 1 day ago

Death toll in Naivasha crash rises as one more dies

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

Why Mike Sonko could still prevail in Mombasa

By Bernard Sanga | 2 days ago

Azimio leaders scoff at Kenya Kwanza deal

By Robert Amalemba and Jackline Inyanji | 2 days ago

Ruto campaigns in Nyeri, claims Raila is hiding behind Karua

By Nderitu Gichure | 2 days ago

Support our aspirants, Raila Odinga tells Maa leaders

By Erick Abuga | 2 days ago

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BUSINESS

How Paul Russo saved Chase Bank from sure death when it reopened for business

BUSINESS

The closure of Chase Bank on April 7, 2016 caught thousands by surprise and shook an already reeling banking sector..

By Lee Mwiti | 32 minutes ago

Capital is here, what do we do about talent and skills?

OPINION

There are more emerging market opportunities and entrepreneurs across the continent are rising to meet the challenge..

By Mesh Alloys | 1 hour ago

The big dividend drought at the Nairobi Securities Exchange

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Patrick Alushula | 9 hours ago

Kenya reaps Sh10 billion after Ethiopia's ban from Agoa deal

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 11 hours ago

The Nairobi Expressway is great, now let's look beyond the beauty

OPINION

By XN Iraki | 11 hours ago

Agrico, firm in deal to boost potato farmers

BUSINESS

By Caroline Chebet | 17 hours ago

Safaricom to launch visa virtual card

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 17 hours ago

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OPINION

Health ministry should prepare citizens to deal with rare monkeypox

By Clinton Ngunjiri | 2 hours ago

Health ministry should prepare citizens to deal with rare monkeypox

Don't listen to naysayers, women are driving the wheels of change

By Gladys Wanga | 2 hours ago

Don't listen to naysayers, women are driving the wheels of change

Learn from other countries on how to take care of the elderly

By Scola Wamugo | 4 hours ago

Learn from other countries on how to take care of the elderly

Murder of Palestinian journalist is an Israeli attempt to kill the truth

By Hassan Malik | 5 hours ago

Murder of Palestinian journalist is an Israeli attempt to kill the truth

Treat our professors with dignity, it takes 40 years to produce one

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 11 hours ago

Treat our professors with dignity, it takes 40 years to produce one

CARTOONS

Karua vs Rigathi

Karua vs Rigathi

Matha Karua vs Rigathi Gachagua

By Gado | 2 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 1 day ago

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

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

Uhuru's absence from Azimio campaign trail has reduced mudslinging

By David Oginde | 2 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 | 2 days ago

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POLITICS

Reconsider plans to run for presidency, Kalonzo told

Maanzo reiterated that the Wiper leader was not in any way planning to team up with Deputy President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza as has been the rumoured.

By Mate Tongola | 6 hours ago

By Mate Tongola | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Azimio-One Kenya coalition unveils 16 campaign teams

With less than 80 days to the August 9 General Election, the Raila Odinga presidential campaign team has divided itself based on regions and special groups.

By Winfrey Owino | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Petitioner wants Keroche boss out of Senate race over tax cases

By Julius Chepkwony | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Elections will not affect economy, CS tells traders

By Nathan Ochunge | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Three deputy governors challenge bosses in polls

The three are the deputy governors of Kirinyaga, Embu and Tharaka Nithi.

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 17 hours ago

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 17 hours ago

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

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

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A section of presidential aspirants have threatened to move to court over IEBC requirements

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Eight mourners die after being involved in an accident along the Mai Mahiu Narok highway

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Eight candidates in Wajir including the first governor show interest in the county's top seat

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SPORTS

Britain set to approve Abramovich's sale of Chelsea Source

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Britain set to approve Abramovich's sale of Chelsea Source

Wimbledon's ban on Russians is a mistake says Djokovic

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Wimbledon's ban on Russians is a mistake says Djokovic

Ojee delivers at Kabeberi 7s as Shujaa struggles

By Washington Onyango | 7 hours ago

Ojee delivers at Kabeberi 7s as Shujaa struggles

CAF: Kenya and Zimbabwe booted out of the 2023 Afcon Qualifiers

By Odero Charles | 9 hours ago

CAF: Kenya and Zimbabwe booted out of the 2023 Afcon Qualifiers

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Wiper changes tune on links with Azimio

Wiper changes tune on links with Azimio

By Jacob Ng’etich and Erastus Mulwa | 2 hours ago

Nominations aftermath: Tales of betrayal, millions lost in power games

Nominations aftermath: Tales of betrayal, millions lost in power games

By Nathan Ochunge | 2 hours ago

Trouble in Kenya Kwanza Alliance as Ruto favours UDA candidates

Trouble in Kenya Kwanza Alliance as Ruto favours UDA candidates

Trouble in Kenya Kwanza Alliance as Ruto favours UDA candidates

DP and Gachagua say they need foot soldiers who must be elected on UDA ticket.

By Ndungu Gachane | 2 hours ago

Most independent presidential aspirants will drop out; here's why

Most independent presidential aspirants will drop out; here's why

By Judah Ben-Hur | 2 hours ago

The big dividend drought at the Nairobi Securities Exchange

The big dividend drought at the Nairobi Securities Exchange

By Patrick Alushula | 9 hours ago

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For the love of 'omena'

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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

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WORLD

Ancient massive 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile dug up in Argentina

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Ancient massive 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile dug up in Argentina

Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisis

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisis

WHO confirms 131 cases of monkeypox outside Africa

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

WHO confirms 131 cases of monkeypox outside Africa

Militants kill at least 50 in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Militants kill at least 50 in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno

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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 | 1 day ago

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

By Reuters | 5 days ago

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

By Stephanie Wangari | 6 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 7 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 13 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 19 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Number of health facilities falls on Covid, State crackdown

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 17 hours ago

The psychology of a miser: Poor potty training blamed

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 1 day ago

Cold: No cough syrups please

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Saada Hassan | 1 day ago

Let us be kind to women with fertility challenges

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Rogers Otiso | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Yvette Obura shares snippets of weekend away with new lover

By Diana Anyango | 2 hours ago

Yvette Obura shares snippets of weekend away with new lover

Mike Sonko responds to woman demanding Sh448k monthly child support

By Diana Anyango | 2 hours ago

Mike Sonko responds to woman demanding Sh448k monthly child support

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian get married for the third time

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 day ago

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian get married for the third time

Zuchu involved in an accident ahead of Nigeria concert

By Fay Ngina | 1 day ago

Zuchu involved in an accident ahead of Nigeria concert

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THE NAIROBIAN

Political coalitions are fickle marriages of convenience

Political coalitions are fickle marriages of convenience

By Stephen Derwent Partington | 41 minutes ago

Allow comrades to intermarry, NCIC boss tells varsity parents

Allow comrades to intermarry, NCIC boss tells varsity parents

By Stephen Mburu | 4 hours ago

Why banks can no longer sell your property for song

Why banks can no longer sell your property for song

By Harold Ayodo | 7 hours ago

Homa Bay women leaders fight 'jealousy' tag

Homa Bay women leaders fight 'jealousy' tag

POLITICS

By James Omoro | 9 hours ago

'Kujipanga' will make your latter years smoother

'Kujipanga' will make your latter years smoother

BORN CITY

By Ainea Bolingo | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Farmers urged to sell livestock as hunger looms

Farmers urged to sell livestock as hunger looms

By Erastus M Mulwa | 7 hours ago

Patricia Kombo: Young farmer who challenged global leaders

By Robert Amalemba | 8 hours ago

Want to grow capsicum? Here's your complete guide

By Kelvin Karani | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five green flags to look for when dating

By Esther Muchene | 3 hours ago

Five green flags to look for when dating

Five things that should be in your bedroom

By Esther Muchene | 7 hours ago

Five things that should be in your bedroom

Easy recipe: Cooked Swahili mangoes

By Chef Ali Mandhry | 9 hours ago

Easy recipe: Cooked Swahili mangoes

Confessions: I want to be more attractive so I can find a husband

By Chris Hart | 9 hours ago

Confessions: I want to be more attractive so I can find a husband

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