Wanjigi disputes Uhuru's economy talk, seeks 'truth'

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Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has accused President Uhuru Kenyatta of lying to Kenyans about the country's economy during the State of the...
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Wanjigi disputes Uhuru's economy talk, seeks 'truth'

Environmentalist Alan Donovan dies aged 83

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Environmentalist Alan Donovan dies aged 83

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Covid-19: Kenya records 29 new cases, 22 recoveries in last 24 hours

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Covid-19: Kenya records 29 new cases, 22 recoveries in last 24 hours

By Mireri Junior | 2 hours ago

Former PS buried in private ceremony two days after death

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Alfred Mutua pledges couple loans as he launches manifesto

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Mwingi deaths could have been avoided

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Salim Amin: In the shadow of my father Mo Amin

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President failed to highlight state failures in education sector

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President failed to highlight state failures in education sector

Spurs climb to fifth with comfortable win over Norwich

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Spurs climb to fifth with comfortable win over Norwich

Fred gives Rangnick winning start at Man United

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Fred gives Rangnick winning start at Man United

Gor Mahia knocked out of Caf Confederation Cup

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

Gor Mahia knocked out of Caf Confederation Cup

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NATIONAL

People living with disability to get special IDs

People living with disability to get special IDs

By Phares Mutembei | 9 hours ago

Koome urges media to promote peaceful co-existence ahead of next year's elections

Koome urges media to promote peaceful co-existence ahead of next year's elections

By Winfrey Owino | 10 hours ago

Number of unregistered deaths has risen with pandemic, official says

Number of unregistered deaths has risen with pandemic, official says

By Jacinta Mutura | 10 hours ago

First understand the root causes, impact of gendered political violence to curb it

First understand the root causes, impact of gendered political violence to curb it

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By Jacqueline Muturi | 10 hours ago

Violence, insults and lack of financial might pushing women away from elective politics

Violence, insults and lack of financial might pushing women away from elective politics

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Rang’ala Boys closed indefinitely after students become unruly, demand for holidays

More than 1,000 students have been sent home indefinitely following a protest at Rangala Boys High School on Saturday night.

By Nicholas Mburu | 7 hours ago

Rang’ala Boys closed indefinitely after students become unruly, demand for holidays

By Nicholas Mburu | 7 hours ago

Maranda High School dormitory on fire again

By Isiah Gwengi | 9 hours ago

Police net bhang worth over Sh6 million in Nyandarua

By James Munyeki | 9 hours ago

Amref donates supplies to boost maternity care

By Bakari Ang'ela | 9 hours ago

Tension grips Baringo farmers as viral cattle disease spreads

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 10 hours ago

Uhuru to open historic park on Jamhuri Day

By Jacinta Mutura | 10 hours ago

Kisii Senator Sam Ongeri finally launches bid for governor

By Edwin Nyarangi | 10 hours ago

Laikipia takes deliberate steps in quest to ensure healthcare for all

By Ndiritu Muriithi | 10 hours ago

Man killed while trying to separate fighting brothers

By Winfrey Owino | 11 hours ago

18 confirmed dead in Kitui river bus accident

By Philip Muasya | 1 day ago

Several feared drowned after bus with 30 choir members plunges into Kitui river

By Philip Muasya | 1 day ago

Two police officers killed, 12 others injured in Mandera attack

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Where Sh5,400 stipend means life or death for drought-stricken residents

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BUSINESS

Of Ireland, its resemblance to Central Kenya and ‘Mûngû’

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Are poverty and adversity some of the catalysts of great Irish writing? .

By XN Iraki | 9 hours ago

Sacco issues 100 title deeds to members

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Harambee Investment Cooperative Society has issued the first batch of title deeds to 100 members in Kantafu along Kangundo Road, Machakos..

By Boniface Okendo | 9 hours ago

The untold story of Kenya’s great bank heist that never came to be

BUSINESS

By Kamau Muthoni | 12 hours ago

Global tax deal leaves billion dollar loopholes, analysis finds

BUSINESS

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Employers entice staff with meal vouchers in back to office bid

BUSINESS

By James Wanzala | 20 hours ago

What HR can do as burnout drives workers to 'The Great Resignation'

BUSINESS

By Samuel Njogu | 20 hours ago

Why organisations, tax bodies should prepare for future of work

OPINION

By Robert Maina | 20 hours ago

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OPINION

President failed to highlight state failures in education sector

By Wilson Sossion | 1 hour ago

President failed to highlight state failures in education sector

Let's address exclusion in all its forms to build a better society

By Margaret Kobia and Ademola Olajide | 13 hours ago

Let's address exclusion in all its forms to build a better society

Our lives are a mixed farm with the choice to let wheat or weeds thrive

By Edward Buri | 20 hours ago

Our lives are a mixed farm with the choice to let wheat or weeds thrive

Healthy soil is the backbone to food safety

By Rosemary Nzuki | 22 hours ago

Healthy soil is the backbone to food safety

Public interest: Will Fourth Estate falter in 2022?

By Mark Oloo | 22 hours ago

Public interest: Will Fourth Estate falter in 2022?

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There is nothing unusual with military officers doing civilian jobs

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 2 hours ago

Why the trouble with Kenya is not necessarily bad leadership

By Clay Muganda | 12 hours ago

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

Kenyan cricket - and football too - need new thinking and not just veterans or fresh blood

By Clay Muganda | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM candidates in Mount Kenya upbeat as support for Raila soars

ODM has come up with a new strategy in Mt Kenya region to entice residents into Raila Odinga’s camp ahead of next year’s elections.

By Ndungu Gachane | 10 hours ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Bloody battles and Kasarani meeting that changed Kenya

30 years ago when after two years of bloody confrontations, the country's sole party, Kanu, conceded to the formation of other political parties.

By Kamau Ngotho | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Women push to end men’s firm grip on power in elective politics

By Steve Mkawale | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Crunch time for politicians eyeing comeback

By Patrick Beja | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

Mt Kenya governors planning for ‘super alliance’ to back Raila

The governors met yesterday in Naivasha and revealed they were working on a pre-election pact.

By Roseline Obala and Steve Mkawale | 12 hours ago

By Roseline Obala and Steve Mkawale | 12 hours ago

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SPORTS

Spurs climb to fifth with comfortable win over Norwich

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Spurs climb to fifth with comfortable win over Norwich

Fred gives Rangnick winning start at Man United

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Fred gives Rangnick winning start at Man United

Gor Mahia knocked out of Caf Confederation Cup

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

Gor Mahia knocked out of Caf Confederation Cup

KCB thrash Vihiga Bullets to move third

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

KCB thrash Vihiga Bullets to move third

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Bloody battles and Kasarani meeting that changed Kenya

Bloody battles and Kasarani meeting that changed Kenya

By Kamau Ngotho | 10 hours ago

Women push to end men’s firm grip on power in elective politics

Women push to end men’s firm grip on power in elective politics

By Steve Mkawale | 11 hours ago

Of Ireland, its resemblance to Central Kenya and ‘Mûngû’

Of Ireland, its resemblance to Central Kenya and ‘Mûngû’

Of Ireland, its resemblance to Central Kenya and ‘Mûngû’

Are poverty and adversity some of the catalysts of great Irish writing?

By XN Iraki | 9 hours ago

My father’s legacy: Remembering Mo Amin

My father’s legacy: Remembering Mo Amin

By Peter Muiruri | 11 hours ago

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

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Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

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How farmers 'use busaa to contain foot and mouth disease'

How farmers 'use busaa to contain foot and mouth disease'

03 ^rd December 2021

Who kicks the highest?

Who kicks the highest?

02 ^nd December 2021

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

02 ^nd December 2021

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

01 ^st December 2021

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

01 ^st December 2021

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

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WORLD

Sudan's Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Sudan's Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections

Omicron Variant May Have Picked Up A Piece Of Common-Cold Virus

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Omicron Variant May Have Picked Up A Piece Of Common-Cold Virus

CNN fires anchor Chris Cuomo over role in brother's sex scandal

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

CNN fires anchor Chris Cuomo over role in brother's sex scandal

Nigeria plans booster shots after first cases of Omicron variant

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Nigeria plans booster shots after first cases of Omicron variant

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FACT CHECK

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis ole Kaparo has the rare distinction of ending a marriage older than some of his soon-to-be bachelors.

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day ago

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

By Reuters | 4 days ago

Omicron variant: What you need to know about the new Covid-19 strain

By Nancy Nzau | 5 days ago

Omicron Variant: What is going on across the globe

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies | 7 days ago

Governor Ann Kananu: A timeline

By Standard Check Point | 17 days ago

Ann Kananu: The security toughie who became Nairobi governor

By Jael Mboga | 19 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: Kenya records 29 new cases, 22 recoveries in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 2 hours ago

Six patients recover from Covid-19, cases up by 53

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Is female fish sweeter?

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Olivia Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Unemployed to be exempt from NHIF in new changes

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Allan Mungai | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Laid back: Kilifi’s silvery sea experience

By Tony Mochama | 7 hours ago

Laid back: Kilifi’s silvery sea experience

Salim Amin: In the shadow of my father Mo Amin

By Peter Muiruri | 7 hours ago

Salim Amin: In the shadow of my father Mo Amin

How you live a better life with HIV

By Faith Kariuki | 7 hours ago

How you live a better life with HIV

Chiloba bans Pastor Ng'ang'a's TV Station over inappropriate content

By Fay Ngina | 8 hours ago

Chiloba bans Pastor Ng'ang'a's TV Station over inappropriate content

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THE NAIROBIAN

Do we live in the same country as our leaders?

Do we live in the same country as our leaders?

By Cosmas Butunyi | 4 hours ago

Real men don't leak nudes, private chats

Real men don't leak nudes, private chats

By Awuor Omino | 7 hours ago

I spent three days in the mortuary

I spent three days in the mortuary

By Jael Musumba | 10 hours ago

Man in attempted murder case in cop Kangogo saga found dead

Man in attempted murder case in cop Kangogo saga found dead

NEWS

By Nairobian reporter | 13 hours ago

The ‘Mugabes’ of Kenyan sports

The ‘Mugabes’ of Kenyan sports

SPORTS

By Nairobian reporter | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Why painting animals is serious welfare issue

Why painting animals is serious welfare issue

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 7 hours ago

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 3 days ago

Why fishing industry in Coast remains untapped

By Philip Mwakio | 5 days ago

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Easy recipe: Coconut matoke

By Chef Ali Mandhry | 12 hours ago

Easy recipe: Coconut matoke

Sara Mitaru: I left country at 19 to pursue my dream

By Stevens Muendo | 12 hours ago

Sara Mitaru: I left country at 19 to pursue my dream

How to live a better life with HIV

By Faith Kariuki | 13 hours ago

How to live a better life with HIV

Five things you should know before dyeing your hair

By Esther Muchene | 13 hours ago

Five things you should know before dyeing your hair

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