Mary Wambui, Purity Njoki granted Sh25m cash bail, or Sh50m bond each

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The two directors of Purma Holdings Limited, Mary Wambui and Purity Njoki, have been granted a Sh25m cash bail each, or Sh50m bond and surety of Sh25m each. Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Felix Kombo ordered the duo to deposit their passports with the court. The...
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By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

Mary Wambui, Purity Njoki granted Sh25m cash bail, or Sh50m bond each

Imperial Bank assets to be sold, proceeds shared among depositors – CBK

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Imperial Bank assets to be sold, proceeds shared among depositors – CBK

By Brian Okoth | 7 hours ago

Ottichilo: Kenya, the counties are walking the talk on climate action

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Ottichilo: Kenya, the counties are walking the talk on climate action

By Lynet Otieno and Hellen Miseda | 42 minutes ago

Standard Group Editor-in-Chief announces newsroom changes

National

By Brian Okoth | 4 hours ago

Hard part begins for Raila after tomorrow's big day

Politics

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GSU graduands in trouble over viral brag video

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From a housegirl in Saudi to landlord in Kenya

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LATEST

Tractor driver arrested over death of 22 year old passenger

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

Tractor driver arrested over death of 22 year old passenger

India: Srinagar makes it to UNESCO’s network of creative cities, earns praise from PM Modi

By Standard Reporter | 1 hour ago

India: Srinagar makes it to UNESCO’s network of creative cities, earns praise from PM Modi

Ghislaine Maxwell accuser's ex-boyfriend testifies he drove girls to Epstein home

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Ghislaine Maxwell accuser's ex-boyfriend testifies he drove girls to Epstein home

Kashmir: Srinagar youth strives to revive dying glazed pottery

By Standard Reporter | 2 hours ago

Kashmir: Srinagar youth strives to revive dying glazed pottery

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NATIONAL

Monday, December 13 will be a public holiday

Monday, December 13 will be a public holiday

By Mireri Junior | 4 hours ago

Purma Holdings directors present themselves in court

Purma Holdings directors present themselves in court

By Paul Ogemba and Winfrey Owino | 5 hours ago

Justice Said Chitembwe wants JSC hearings suspended

Justice Said Chitembwe wants JSC hearings suspended

By Kamau Muthoni | 7 hours ago

President Kenyatta mourns African Heritage founder Alan Donovan

President Kenyatta mourns African Heritage founder Alan Donovan

NATIONAL

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River Enziu tragedy: Families collect bodies as priest recalls gloom at wedding

River Enziu tragedy: Families collect bodies as priest recalls gloom at wedding

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Tractor driver arrested over death of 22 year old passenger

The driver, 37, was transporting sugarcane to Sukari Industry at Riat trading centre.

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

Tractor driver arrested over death of 22 year old passenger

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

KFS officer in court for allegedly shooting, injuring girlfriend

By Lynn Kolongei | 3 hours ago

Police pursuing attackers who killed 31 cows, injured 28 more

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Court suspends NMS Uhuru Park renovations, case to be heard in 2022

By Kamau Muthoni | 4 hours ago

Woman risks murder charges as husband found dead in house

By Antony Gitonga | 6 hours ago

How couples use cultural fines for infidelity to extort money from men

By Marion Kithi | 9 hours ago

I was gang-raped and swept it under carpet, now I have HIV

By Nancy Nzau | 18 hours ago

Muthoni planned to escape the night she and her four children were murdered

By Jane Mugambi | 19 hours ago

Abimbo gold mine rescuers speak

By Isaiah Gwengi | 19 hours ago

Body of teacher found inside a borehole in Transmara

By Robert Kiplagat | 1 day ago

Couple to serve 20 years in jail for torturing their child

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 day ago

Man accused of killing Catholic priest Michael Maingi pleads not guilty

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 day ago

Row erupts over space allocation at Nakuru's new terminus

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Dock Workers Union reads mischief as port staff enter pay deal

BUSINESS

Dockworkers union official rejects proposal signed by SRC for 12 per cent pay increment. .

By Patrick Beja | 8 hours ago

Kenya Railways: It’s a struggle to make Kisumu rail profitable

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

Kenya Railways’ top managers have now retreated to board rooms to brainstorm on a plan to make the rail turn a profit. .

By Harold Odhiambo | 14 hours ago

Anti-money laundering Bill stirs storm over lawyer, client privacy

BUSINESS

By Roselyne Obala | 15 hours ago

State eyes policy to speed uptake of electric cars

BUSINESS

By Patrick Alushula | 16 hours ago

MPs reject Peter Munya's decision to extend coffee broker licences

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 16 hours ago

Lamu Port strains to attract business despite incentives

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Patrick Beja | 17 hours ago

Changing office: Why preference for expensive décor has declined

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 17 hours ago

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OPINION

Can the cane bring back discipline in our schools?

By Winnie Maingi | 17 hours ago

Can the cane bring back discipline in our schools?

Lock up terror suspects

By Editorial | 17 hours ago

Lock up terror suspects

County chiefs should take deliberate steps to stamp out corruption

By Mohamud Abdi | 17 hours ago

County chiefs should take deliberate steps to stamp out corruption

Government should help improve safety of mines

By Editorial | 17 hours ago

Government should help improve safety of mines

Act on Senate committee's report on extrajudicial killings

By Mohamed Guleid | 1 day ago

Act on Senate committee's report on extrajudicial killings

CARTOONS

Jubilee still standing

Jubilee still standing

By Gado | 6 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Leonard Khafafa | 1 day ago

How to identify political con artists, avoid their blatant lies

By Macharia Munene | 3 days ago

There is nothing unusual with military officers doing civilian jobs

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 3 days ago

Why the trouble with Kenya is not necessarily bad leadership

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

By Clay Muganda | 4 days ago

POLITICS

Oparanya reveals missing link in Raila Odinga's bids for presidency

Raila Odinga who is expected to declare his presidential bid at the Azimio la Umoja convention slated for Friday lacked government support.

By Brian Otieno | 9 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

I’m ready to face my rivals at the ballot, says William Ruto

The DP claimed that all the top presidential aspirants had held plum jobs in government with nothing to show for it.

By Erick Abuga | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Former county chiefs seek to stage a coup on incumbents

By Standard Team | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Mt Kenya tycoons: Why we have settled on Raila for top seat

By Moses Nyamori | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

‘Baba tosha’: Mount Kenya business leaders say

Munya appeared to criticise economic models that have been fronted by politicians opposed to Raila.

By Jael Mboga | 21 hours ago

By Jael Mboga | 21 hours ago

Justice Chitembwe moves to court to stop JSC from hearing 4 petitions seeking his ouster

VIDEO

Justice Chitembwe moves to court to stop JSC from hearing 4 petitions seeking his ouster

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VIDEO

DP Ruto campaigns in Kisii, urges Kenyans to be wary of leaders bent on inciting them

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21 bodies from Enzu river tragedy identified as bereaved families move bodies for burial

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Familia ya polisi aliyewaua watu 6 na kisha kujiua huko Kangemi yaelezea kushangazwa na kisa hicho

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SPORTS

Formula One's most memorable last-race title deciders

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Formula One's most memorable last-race title deciders

Youngster from Rajouri selected for India U-19 cricket team

By Standard Reporter | 2 hours ago

Youngster from Rajouri selected for India U-19 cricket team

Chelsea striker Kerr takes out a pitch invader with a bump - and gets a bizarre yellow card!

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Chelsea striker Kerr takes out a pitch invader with a bump - and gets a bizarre yellow card!

Volleyball: National circuit moves to Makueni this weekend

By Ernest Ndunda | 4 hours ago

Volleyball: National circuit moves to Makueni this weekend

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Oparanya reveals missing link in Raila Odinga's bids for presidency

Oparanya reveals missing link in Raila Odinga's bids for presidency

By Brian Otieno | 9 hours ago

I’m ready to face my rivals at the ballot, says William Ruto

I’m ready to face my rivals at the ballot, says William Ruto

By Erick Abuga | 9 hours ago

How couples use cultural fines for infidelity to extort money from men

How couples use cultural fines for infidelity to extort money from men

How couples use cultural fines for infidelity to extort money from men

Reports from Kilifi indicate that some married men are conniving with their wives to extort money from other men.

By Marion Kithi | 9 hours ago

"I've killed Carol": Kabete cop Benson Imbatu's call to his mother

"I've killed Carol": Kabete cop Benson Imbatu's call to his mother

By Kamore Maina | 9 hours ago

Our money is clean: Daughters defend Okoth Obado in corruption case

Our money is clean: Daughters defend Okoth Obado in corruption case

By Paul Ogemba | 9 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Mwingi tragedy bus retrieval

Mwingi tragedy bus retrieval

05 ^th December 2021

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

Persons Living with Disabilities registration at Kasarani

03 ^rd December 2021

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

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WORLD

Ghislaine Maxwell accuser's ex-boyfriend testifies he drove girls to Epstein home

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Ghislaine Maxwell accuser's ex-boyfriend testifies he drove girls to Epstein home

UK PM Johnson and wife announce birth of a baby girl

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

UK PM Johnson and wife announce birth of a baby girl

US advises citizens against travel to Tanzania

By Betty Njeru | 6 hours ago

US advises citizens against travel to Tanzania

African Union calls for end to Omicron travel curbs on some African nations

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

African Union calls for end to Omicron travel curbs on some African nations

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FACT CHECK

The deadly allure of Abimbo gold mines

The deadly allure of Abimbo gold mines

In March 2021, NEMA banned mining activities in Bondo and Rarieda constituencies after complaints of corrosive chemical pollution

By Ronald Bett | 13 hours ago

Caught in the cross-fire: Incidents of cop killings in Kenya

By Ronald Bett | 1 day ago

Benson Imbatu: Officer gone rogue – A timeline

By Ronald Bett | 1 day ago

Why old couples divorce after decades of marriage

By Brian Guserwa | 5 days ago

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

By Reuters | 8 days ago

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

By Nancy Nzau | 9 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: Kenya, Africa have a long way to recovery - report

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Saada Hassan | 5 hours ago

Omicron: Doctors say those vaccinated have greater protection

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Ayoki Onyango | 8 hours ago

Not yet vaccinated? Some 13 million Covid jabs up for grabs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 9 hours ago

Why battered men would rather turn to prayers than go to the police

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Eric Abuga | 11 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Movie review: House of Gucci

By Winnie Makena | 1 hour ago

Movie review: House of Gucci

Trial of Empire actor Jussie Smollett, accused of faking hate crime, goes to jury

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Trial of Empire actor Jussie Smollett, accused of faking hate crime, goes to jury

Sauti Sol's Chimano: No hiding anymore, I’m a member of LGBTQ

By Davis Muli | 7 hours ago

Sauti Sol's Chimano: No hiding anymore, I’m a member of LGBTQ

Akothee's ill-health forces Rue Baby to cancel graduation party

By Fay Ngina | 1 day ago

Akothee's ill-health forces Rue Baby to cancel graduation party

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THE NAIROBIAN

Rue baby postpones all-white graduation party

Rue baby postpones all-white graduation party

By Lilian Chepkoech | 2 hours ago

Nyota Ndogo to hubby: Don’t be jealous of my male fans

Nyota Ndogo to hubby: Don’t be jealous of my male fans

By Lilian Chepkoech | 5 hours ago

From a housegirl in Saudi to landlord in Kenya

From a housegirl in Saudi to landlord in Kenya

By Joseph Mathenge | 7 hours ago

A love letter to new graduates

A love letter to new graduates

BLOGS

By Ojiambo Ainea | 8 hours ago

Landlords from leafy surbubs stare at empty houses

Landlords from leafy surbubs stare at empty houses

CITYBIZ

By Harold Ayodo | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Concern as lethal dog disease attacks farms

Concern as lethal dog disease attacks farms

By Gardy Chacha | 3 days ago

Why painting animals is serious welfare issue

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 4 days ago

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 7 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

How to safely include children in the kitchen

By Lolita Bunde | 3 days ago

How to safely include children in the kitchen

Makeup: How to create a simple signature look

By Pauline Muindi | 3 days ago

Makeup: How to create a simple signature look

Six ways you can cut down on alcohol this festive season

By Esther Muchene | 3 days ago

Six ways you can cut down on alcohol this festive season

Five common makeup mistakes you should stop doing this year

By Esther Muchene | 3 days ago

Five common makeup mistakes you should stop doing this year

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