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An abductors' paradise: 'Where are our brothers and sisters?'

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Uhuru delivers his second last State of the Nation Address today

Expectation are high as President Uhuru Kenyatta today deliver his second last State of the Nation Address as dictated by the Constitution of Kenya.

By Jacob Ng'etich and Roselyne Obala | 5 hours ago

Uhuru delivers his second last State of the Nation Address today

By Jacob Ng'etich and Roselyne Obala | 5 hours ago

Avoid graft at all costs, President tells new officers

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 5 hours ago

House team asks Chinese firm to compensate 600 residents

By James Omoro | 5 hours ago

Kepsa wants taxes on farm inputs reduced

By Antony Gitonga | 5 hours ago

Villagers lynch man after confessing he wanted to steal cow

By Osinde Obare | 5 hours ago

Profit rich arrowroots edging out labour intensive rice farming

By Ndungu Gachane | 5 hours ago

Sisters defy culture to inherit father's land

By Nikko Tanui | 9 hours ago

Persons encroaching on catchment areas told to leave now or face eviction

By James Munyeki | 12 hours ago

Mandago, Sudi clash over the governor’s political ambition

By Lynn Kolongei | 13 hours ago

Laikipia leaders hold meetings to end rising cases of insecurity

By James Munyeki | 17 hours ago

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

By Muriithi Mugo | 18 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

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BUSINESS

Why regulator is alarmed by planned copyright law change

FINANCIAL STANDARD

Many Kenyans who use the internet know how hard it is to stop people from misusing copyright works that have been placed online..

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Bank shareholders primed for bumper dividend payouts

FINANCIAL STANDARD

Traditional dividend payers such as KCB, Equity, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, NCBA are all promising to distribute part of the profits to shareholders..

By Patrick Alushula | 3 hours ago

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By Moses Omusolo | 4 hours ago

Training and ethics are integral to the accounting profession

FINANCIAL STANDARD

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Banks’ hand in fall of shilling as market starved of the dollar

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By Dominic Omondi | 5 hours ago

Virtual real estate plot sells for record Sh268m

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By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Social investors root for fixing of financial system

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By Brenda Kerubo | 9 hours ago

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OPINION

Modern, climate-resilient roads are crucial for national growth

By Silas Kinoti | 5 hours ago

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We must not relegate the war against HIV/Aids

By Editorial | 5 hours ago

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Keep off school buses

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Keep off school buses

Change of strategy is needed if we are to implement key projects on time

By Suleiman Shahbal | 5 hours ago

Change of strategy is needed if we are to implement key projects on time

Why we are engaging TB clinics in the battle against lung cancer

By Patrick Amoth | 8 hours ago

Why we are engaging TB clinics in the battle against lung cancer

CARTOONS

Sonko's favourite fishing spot

Sonko's favourite fishing spot

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COLUMNISTS

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

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

By David Oginde | 2 days 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

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By Irungu Houghton | 3 days ago

POLITICS

We are not folding our small parties, Kiunjuri tells Ruto

Mwangi Kiunjuri has warned Deputy President William Ruto against his call for six-piece voting pattern.

By Jacob Ngetich | 5 hours ago

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POLITICS

IEBC announces exit from 2022 polls preparedness team

Wafula Chebukati has written to Interior PS Karanja Kibicho announcing the exit of IEBC from the 2022 polls preparedness team.

By Mireri Junior | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Anne Waiguru, Wangui Ngirici clash before DP Ruto

By Ndung’u Gachane and Jane Mugambi | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Villagers raise campaign funds for man seeking to unseat Keter

By Edward Kosut | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

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

Former CJ Willy Mutunga says 2022 election is a foregone conclusion. He pours cold water on the talk of a third liberation propagated by Raila Odinga.

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 21 hours ago

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 21 hours ago

George Morara’s 48-hour ultimatum and death

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George Morara’s 48-hour ultimatum and death

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SPORTS

Manchester United confirm Ralf Rangnick appointment

By Robert Abong'o | 12 hours ago

Manchester United confirm Ralf Rangnick appointment

Daniel Simiyu, Catherine Relin win inaugural Nakuru City Marathon

By Ben Ahenda | 17 hours ago

Daniel Simiyu, Catherine Relin win inaugural Nakuru City Marathon

Drivers await women-only rally battle

By Jonathan Komen | 1 day ago

Drivers await women-only rally battle

Karuga swings to win Railway Captain tournament top prize

By Mose Sammy | 1 day ago

Karuga swings to win Railway Captain tournament top prize

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kinoti must go to jail over Wanjigi guns, court rules

Kinoti must go to jail over Wanjigi guns, court rules

By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

An abductors' paradise: 'Where are our brothers and sisters?'

An abductors' paradise: 'Where are our brothers and sisters?'

By Sirajurahman Abdullahi and Fred Kagonye | 5 hours ago

Why regulator is alarmed by planned copyright law change

Why regulator is alarmed by planned copyright law change

Why regulator is alarmed by planned copyright law change

Many Kenyans who use the internet know how hard it is to stop people from misusing copyright works that have been placed online.

By Frankline Sunday | 13 minutes ago

Willy Mutunga: If Uhuru has any cash out there, he should bring it back

Willy Mutunga: If Uhuru has any cash out there, he should bring it back

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 5 hours ago

FKF president Nick Mwendwa to know fate after objecting to Sh38m graft charges

FKF president Nick Mwendwa to know fate after objecting to Sh38m graft charges

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

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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

EU calls on Taliban to form an inclusive government

By Agencies | 5 hours ago

EU calls on Taliban to form an inclusive government

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

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

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

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

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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 | 17 hours ago

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth

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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

Covid-19: 177 recover as 28 test positive in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 10 hours ago

When medical workers are the patients

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rose Mukonyo | 18 hours ago

Covid-19 left us with bills in the millions

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 19 hours ago

Hospitals hit by shortage of HIV testing kits

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

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

By Fay Ngina | 16 hours ago

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

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

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

By Kirsten Kanja | 19 hours ago

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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

Little-known details about Reverend Natasha's fiancé

Little-known details about Reverend Natasha's fiancé

By Priscilla Kimani | 13 hours ago

Comrades fully behind Kinoti- KUSO President

Comrades fully behind Kinoti- KUSO President

By Mike Kihaki | 15 hours 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 | 19 hours ago

Alarm as Lake Victoria beaches turn into criminals paradise

Alarm as Lake Victoria beaches turn into criminals paradise

NEWS

By Isiah Gwengi | 22 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 | 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 | 4 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five tips to naturally rejuvenate your skin cells

By Esther Muchene | 18 hours ago

Five tips to naturally rejuvenate your skin cells

Four natural ways to keep dandruff at bay

By Esther Muchene | 19 hours ago

Four natural ways to keep dandruff at bay

Four tips to get natural looking white teeth

By Esther Muchene | 20 hours ago

Four tips to get natural looking white teeth

How mindful eating can improve your diet

By Esther Muchene | 20 hours ago

How mindful eating can improve your diet

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