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Topic: Cardioascular disease - Prevention, Symptoms & treatment

Guests: Dr Karimi Nguchu - Physician Cardiologist and Dr Naomi Gachara - Paediatric Cardiologist

Olivia Otieno Dressed By: Murgor @murgor_the_label

Topic: Cardioascular disease - Prevention, Symptoms & treatment

Guests: Dr Karimi Nguchu - Physician Cardiologist and Dr Naomi Gachara - Paediatric Cardiologist

Olivia Otieno Dressed By: Murgor @murgor_the_label

EACC raises alarm over fee hike crisis in schools

Education

Impunity still reigns in secondary schools where defiant principals continue charging exorbitant fees, ignoring government guidelines. Consequently, frustrated parents are now reporting the errant principals flouting fees guidelines directly to the Ethics and Anti-Corrupti...
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By Augustine Oduor | 1 hour ago

EACC raises alarm over fee hike crisis in schools

Face-off looms over ODM Coast primaries

Politics

Face-off looms over ODM Coast primaries

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 2 hours ago

Joho says petition seeking his removal is unconstitutional

National

Joho says petition seeking his removal is unconstitutional

By Joackim Bwana | 2 hours ago

Obure and three others to go on trial over Anglo-Leasing scam

National

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hours ago

KRA’s solution to tax evasion is punitive to new companies

Kamotho Waiganjo

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 2 hours ago

Delay by parties to hold internal polls could cost them next year

Politics

By Josphat Thiong'o | 7 hours ago

Under the influence: Making bread and butter on social media

Evewoman

By Annie Awuor and Lolita Bunde | 4 hours ago

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LATEST

Nairobi matatu operators to pay taxman more

By Josphat Thiong’o | 20 minutes ago

Nairobi matatu operators to pay taxman more

Families mourn relatives killed in Lake Victoria boat tragedy

By James Omoro | 40 minutes ago

Families mourn relatives killed in Lake Victoria boat tragedy

Gor hoping for a lift in league opener after losing Super Cup

By Washington Onyango | 50 minutes ago

Gor hoping for a lift in league opener after losing Super Cup

This is how your metabolism changes throughout your life

By World Economic Forum | 1 hour ago

This is how your metabolism changes throughout your life

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NATIONAL

Shame of leaders who ask for more after ‘eating’ our children’s future

By Patrick Muinde | 13 hours ago

Shame of leaders who ask for more after ‘eating’ our children’s future

Shame of leaders who ask for more after ‘eating’ our children’s future

National

By Patrick Muinde | 13 hours ago

Book review: Lessons from 2008 for 2022 presidential contenders

By Odhiambo Orlale | 13 hours ago

Book review: Lessons from 2008 for 2022 presidential contenders

Book review: Lessons from 2008 for 2022 presidential contenders

National

By Odhiambo Orlale | 13 hours ago

From genocide hero to convict: The tumultuous life of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ legend

By Ferdinand Mwongela | 13 hours ago

From genocide hero to convict: The tumultuous life of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ legend

From genocide hero to convict: The tumultuous life of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ legend

National

By Ferdinand Mwongela | 13 hours ago

'I need three months to scrutinise ICC evidence'

By Kamau Muthoni | 16 hours ago

'I need three months to scrutinise ICC evidence'

'I need three months to scrutinise ICC evidence'

National

By Kamau Muthoni | 16 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Nairobi matatu operators to pay taxman more

The taxman on Thursday announced an end to the discounted seasonal parking rates.

By Josphat Thiong’o | 20 minutes ago

Nairobi matatu operators to pay taxman more

By Josphat Thiong’o | 20 minutes ago

Families mourn relatives killed in Lake Victoria boat tragedy

By James Omoro | 40 minutes ago

Honest matatu driver who returned Sh20,000 feted

By James Wanzala | 3 hours ago

Home alone: Kenyans don’t understand why man’s angry after wives leave him

By Brian Okoth | 23 hours ago

Why Dr James Gakara's postmortem failed to proceed

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Reprieve for Nyamira County employees after labour court halts recovery of wages

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

NHC to construct 9,000 houses in Changamwe

By Josphat Thiong’o | 1 day ago

How culture mistakenly portrayed Teso as cannibals

By Alexander Chagema | 1 day ago

Nomiya, the church leading fight against HIV/Aids in Nyanza

By Isaiah Gwengi | 1 day ago

Why Lake Victoria maritime safety remains a mirage

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Laikipia bandits attack in broad daylight, kill man and drive away livestock

By James Munyeki | 1 day ago

Executive faces impeachment as county staff go without salary for four months

By Obare Osinde | 1 day ago

How ice cream seller and taxi driver plotted fake kidnap to mint cash

By Kamore Maina | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Striking perfect balance between your side hustle and your day job

WORK LIFE

Just because side job generates more than your regular job is not reason enough to quit, its success could be linked to your main job..

By Graham Kajilwa | 4 hours ago

How healthy living has turned ginger into a goldmine for farmers

MONEY & MARKET

Ginger has many health benefits: from managing nausea, easing menstrual cramps, regulating blood sugar levels and relieving indigestion..

By Jennifer Anyango | 6 hours ago

Local cement firms eye own clinker production to cut costs

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 13 hours ago

State boosts local vehicle assembler with military deal

BUSINESS

By Vivianne Wandera | 13 hours ago

Cost saving tactics to survive harsh economic times

DR PESA

By Peter Theuri | 13 hours ago

Flower farm workers to benefit from Sh60 million clean energy initiative

NEWS

By Antony Gitonga | 22 hours ago

Empty plates as maize prices rise 80pc in drought-hit regions

NEWS

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Can the real Kenyan youth please stand-up?

By Hesbone Ndungu | 13 hours ago

Can the real Kenyan youth please stand-up?

Let’s just agree, Africa is a special case

By Lynet Otieno | 13 hours ago

Let’s just agree, Africa is a special case

Apply technology to promote fairness in LPG value chain

By Hillary Nyang’anga | 13 hours ago

Apply technology to promote fairness in LPG value chain

The going is getting increasingly tougher, but what do you want Prezzo UK to do?

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

The going is getting increasingly tougher, but what do you want Prezzo UK to do?

DCI, please stick to plain facts

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

DCI, please stick to plain facts

CARTOONS

Covid-19 scandals

Covid-19 scandals

By Gado | 1 day ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 2 hours ago

KRA’s solution to tax evasion is punitive to new companies

By Barack Muluka | 13 hours ago

CBC: Competency in education is more than walking in sacks

By Ken Opalo | 13 hours ago

Where is the excitement about county elections?

There is shortage of qualified presidential running mates

By Michael Ndonye | 1 day ago

POLITICS

IEBC: We have updated 2017 register, added 67,462 new voters

Chairperson Wafula Chebukati earlier in the week said the commission will begin a mass voter registration drive on October 4.

By Patrick Vidija | 21 hours ago

By Patrick Vidija | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Small parties in race to garner support ahead of 2022 elections

Small political parties are fighting to earn their space alongside big players as the clock ticks towards next year's General Election.

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Rush to register new parties will change arena ahead of elections

By Jacob Ng'etich & Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Musalia Mudavadi unveils new party secretary general, promises to work with youth

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Wait for big announcement next week at Bomas, promises Gideon Moi

KANU National Chairman Gideon Moi yesterday said Kenyans should expect a major announcement after the party delegates conference slated for next week.

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

Njia panda...! : Utekelazaji wa kanunin ya usawazishaji wa jinsia kwenye bunge

VIDEO

Njia panda...! : Utekelazaji wa kanunin ya usawazishaji wa jinsia kwenye bunge

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VIDEO

Rising Starlets ready to face Uganda in second round of U20 women's WC qualifiers at Kasarani

13 hours ago

VIDEO

Mary Keitany leaves the competitive scene a happy athlete who made the most out of her career

13 hours ago

VIDEO

Business brief: Extension of the 24km meter-gauge railway line from Mai Mahiu now complete

13 hours ago

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SPORTS

Gor hoping for a lift in league opener after losing Super Cup

By Washington Onyango | 50 minutes ago

Gor hoping for a lift in league opener after losing Super Cup

Kenenisa Bekele in yet another attempt to dislodge Eliud Kipchoge from top spot

By Stephen Rutto | 3 hours ago

Kenenisa Bekele in yet another attempt to dislodge Eliud Kipchoge from top spot

2022 Deaflympics Games: Kenya women football team secures ticket to world event

By Ochieng Oyugi | 3 hours ago

2022 Deaflympics Games: Kenya women football team secures ticket to world event

Ronaldo could play even at the age of 40, says Solskjaer

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Ronaldo could play even at the age of 40, says Solskjaer

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kenenisa Bekele in yet another attempt to dislodge Eliud Kipchoge from top spot

Kenenisa Bekele in yet another attempt to dislodge Eliud Kipchoge from top spot

By Stephen Rutto | 3 hours ago

New CBC teacher will allow pupils to take the lead in learning process

New CBC teacher will allow pupils to take the lead in learning process

By Augustine Oduor | 5 hours ago

Face-off looms over ODM Coast primaries

Face-off looms over ODM Coast primaries

Face-off looms over ODM Coast primaries

Party loyalists fear they will be sidelined as ODM chief embraces new allies in the region.

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 2 hours ago

How healthy living has turned ginger into a goldmine for farmers

How healthy living has turned ginger into a goldmine for farmers

By Jennifer Anyango | 6 hours ago

Delay by parties to hold internal polls could cost them next year

Delay by parties to hold internal polls could cost them next year

By Josphat Thiong'o | 7 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Ughali wa mafuta; Bunge latoa kauli za ndumakuwili

Sepetuko Podcast; Kejeli za wanasiasa wa Mt Kenya

Sepetuko Podcast; Kuelimika ni kutohusika ufisadi na wizi

Sepetuko Podcast; Sakata ya Rio-Utumbili unaoathiri ushujaa michezoni

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PICTURE POWER

Cliff diver, 12, making huge splash at Gucha River

Cliff diver, 12, making huge splash at Gucha River

25 ^th September 2021

Marabou storks take over Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

Marabou storks take over Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

24 ^th September 2021

Ofafa Jericho school fire

Ofafa Jericho school fire

23 ^rd September 2021

Dhow race at Shela Beach, Lamu island

Dhow race at Shela Beach, Lamu island

19 ^th September 2021

Living on a prayer at Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

Living on a prayer at Nyambera dumping site, Kisii

18 ^th September 2021

Women beating stereotypes one brick at a time

Women beating stereotypes one brick at a time

17 ^th September 2021

Deaflympics qualifiers

Deaflympics qualifiers

16 ^th September 2021

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

12 ^th September 2021

Laikipia insecurity

Laikipia insecurity

10 ^th September 2021

President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Kenya

President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Kenya

10 ^th September 2021

RIP Orie Rogo Manduli: An ode to the undisputed Queen of the Headgear

RIP Orie Rogo Manduli: An ode to the undisputed Queen of the Headgear

09 ^th September 2021

Perilous journey: How some daring Kenyans commute

Perilous journey: How some daring Kenyans commute

04 ^th September 2021

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WORLD

Taliban issues 11 tough rules for media organisations in new censor plot

By Agencies | 17 hours ago

Taliban issues 11 tough rules for media organisations in new censor plot

Britain's non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable - AU

By Reuters | 23 hours ago

Britain's non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable - AU

Bobi Wine, Kizza Besigye condemn re-arrest of opposition MP

By Too Jared | 1 day ago

Bobi Wine, Kizza Besigye condemn re-arrest of opposition MP

Namibia detects a new strain of foot-and-mouth disease

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Namibia detects a new strain of foot-and-mouth disease

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FACT CHECK

The truth behind viral ‘Raila’ witchdoctor picture

The truth behind viral ‘Raila’ witchdoctor picture

The original image was taken during Festival Sur Le Niger held on the banks of River Ségou in Mali in 2006.

By Allan Mungai | 2 days ago

‘It’s untrue Nakuru doctor’s wife wanted to fly abroad and leave family behind’

By Brian Okoth | 2 days ago

FALSE: Transporting gas cylinder on motorbike will not cause explosion

By Patrick Vidija | 8 days ago

Why fuel lands in Kenya at Sh60 but is being sold at over Sh130

By Winfrey Owino | 8 days ago

The best vaccine is that which is readily available, experts tell hesitant Kenyans

By Mercy Kahenda | 10 days ago

Viral picture of woman hanging precariously on fence not Omanga’s

By Mireri Junior | 15 days ago

This is how your metabolism changes throughout your life

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By World Economic Forum | 1 hour ago

Court throws out laws limiting top jobs to doctors

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Kamau Muthoni | 3 hours ago

Covid-19: 37 succumb as 394 people test positive in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 19 hours ago

Kenyans to isolate despite UK Covishield nod

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Chebet Birir | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

My wedding budget is Sh23,500, here is the breakdown

By Vincent Kejitan | 51 minutes ago

My wedding budget is Sh23,500, here is the breakdown

Autopsy shows 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams died of drug overdose

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Autopsy shows 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams died of drug overdose

Boni Khalwale’s daughter graduates with Actuarial Science degree

By Vincent Kejitan | 21 hours ago

Boni Khalwale’s daughter graduates with Actuarial Science degree

Canadian University introduces special courses about Drake, The Weeknd

By Davis Muli | 1 day ago

Canadian University introduces special courses about Drake, The Weeknd

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THE NAIROBIAN

Dr. Maxwell Akoth wins Motivational Award in Dubai

Dr. Maxwell Akoth wins Motivational Award in Dubai

By Solomon Koko | 20 minutes ago

Chairman Ambrose Rachier: Millionaire lawyer who runs Sirkal

Chairman Ambrose Rachier: Millionaire lawyer who runs Sirkal

By David Odongo | 2 hours ago

Mother looking for daughter snatched from her 45 years ago

Mother looking for daughter snatched from her 45 years ago

By Phares Mutembei | 7 hours ago

Slum boy Gicharu now owns a club

Slum boy Gicharu now owns a club

SPORTS

By John Nene | 17 hours ago

Bringing the party home could land you in jail

Bringing the party home could land you in jail

NEWS

By John Muia | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

We need to humanise climate change issues

We need to humanise climate change issues

By Dr John Kakonge | 1 day ago

Drought-hit counties receive livestock feeds to cope

By Jeniffer Anyango | 2 days ago

Agricultural subsidies lead to climate change and poor health, UN report warns

By Peter Muiruri | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Fashion tips: The five colours of power

By Esther Dianah | 1 hour ago

Fashion tips: The five colours of power

What you need to know if you are dating a traveler

By Esther Muchene | 2 hours ago

What you need to know if you are dating a traveler

Under the influence: Making bread and butter on social media

By Annie Awuor and Lolita Bunde | 4 hours ago

Under the influence: Making bread and butter on social media

How women contribute to their own hair loss

By Gardy Chacha | 22 hours ago

How women contribute to their own hair loss