DPP seeks to drop charges against six in Arror, Kimwarer dams case

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Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has applied to drop charges against six more accused persons in the Sh63 billion Arror and ...
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By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

DPP seeks to drop charges against six in Arror, Kimwarer dams case

Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

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Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

By Patrick Muinde | 4 hours ago

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

Education

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Gambling alive and well amid Covid-19 ravages

Financial Standard

By Peter Theuri | 1 hour ago

Failed Airtel Kenya and Telkom merger leaves telcos limping

Financial Standard

By Frankline Sunday and Macharia Kamau | 4 hours ago

Eyes on president as he hosts succession front-runners

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By Moses Nyamori | 11 hours ago

When your workplace is a mental prison

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Chinhoi takes lead in fourth leg of Safari Tour series

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Chinhoi takes lead in fourth leg of Safari Tour series

Arsenal did not show composure in Palace draw, says Arteta

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Arsenal did not show composure in Palace draw, says Arteta

Six tips for limiting antibiotics in birds

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Kenya grabs three medals at maiden Africa Championship

By Elvince Joshua | 1 hour ago

Kenya grabs three medals at maiden Africa Championship

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NATIONAL

Villains became heroes who should never be forgotten

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

Villains became heroes who should never be forgotten

Villains became heroes who should never be forgotten

National

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

Kenya-Somalia beef will lead to insecurity, affect trade in region

By Oscar Obonyo | 9 hours ago

Kenya-Somalia beef will lead to insecurity, affect trade in region

Kenya-Somalia beef will lead to insecurity, affect trade in region

National

By Oscar Obonyo | 9 hours ago

Ruling: Of Somalia’s perceptions on Kenya as 'arrogant' Big Brother

By Oscar Obonyo | 10 hours ago

Ruling: Of Somalia’s perceptions on Kenya as 'arrogant' Big Brother

Ruling: Of Somalia’s perceptions on Kenya as 'arrogant' Big Brother

National

By Oscar Obonyo | 10 hours ago

Devolution conference to take place next month

By James Wanzala | 11 hours ago

Devolution conference to take place next month

Devolution conference to take place next month

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By James Wanzala | 11 hours ago

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COUNTIES

IG Mutyambai orders investigation into killing of boda boda rider

The fatal shooting arose during an operation to apprehend Patrick Koome who had allegedly stolen the motorcycle and was on the run.

By Patrick Vidija | 2 hours ago

IG Mutyambai orders investigation into killing of boda boda rider

By Patrick Vidija | 2 hours ago

Push for more resources at the heart of political realignment

By Moses Nyamori | 4 hours ago

Man, 67 treks fourth time to Mashujaa fete

By Jefitha Mwai | 6 hours ago

Two Kakamega women arraigned for alleged child theft

By Mireri Junior | 9 hours ago

Rice paddies built by Mau Mau detainees still feed the nation

By Lydiah Nyawira | 10 hours ago

Production costs rob dairy farmers' joy

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 11 hours ago

Three more persons reported missing in Mombasa, Kisumu

By Philip Mwakio | 11 hours ago

Police pursue man linked to girlfriend's death after attack over love triangle

By Edward Kosut | 14 hours ago

Court orders murder suspect Jowie not to live or work out of hometown

By Paul Ogemba | 16 hours ago

FAO distributes relief food in drought hit areas

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 17 hours ago

Danson Mungatana and traders petition to legalise local brews trade

By Hassan Barisa | 17 hours ago

Meru government commits Sh979m to settle pending bills

By Phares Mutembei | 17 hours ago

Elders conduct cleansing ceremony in Agnes Tirop's house

By Stephen Rutto | 20 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Return of price controls last thing ailing economy needs

FINANCIAL STANDARD

Price controls ended in the early 1990s just as multipartyism set in. We should give the late President Moi credit for keeping the country together..

By XN Iraki | 4 hours ago

Why cement makers shun local clinker for expensive imports

NEWS

Industry Players say local clinker producers are also competitors in cement production..

By Macharia Kamau | 5 hours ago

Low-hanging fruit: Why KRA keeps raiding the pump

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Macharia Kamau | 6 hours ago

Why making NHIF mandatory is no cure for high medical bills

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Graham Kajilwa | 10 hours ago

Power squeeze hits China, global supply

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Local lubricant makers push for bigger market share

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Wainaina Wambu | 11 hours ago

Risk concerns over State domestic borrowing

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Graham Kajilwa | 11 hours ago

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OPINION

Why Kenyan elections attract global attention, stink of chaos

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 5 hours ago

Why Kenyan elections attract global attention, stink of chaos

Let's all come out and take Covid vaccines

By Editorial | 15 hours ago

Let's all come out and take Covid vaccines

All children have inborn ability to follow education curriculum

By Kennedy Buhere | 16 hours ago

All children have inborn ability to follow education curriculum

How China’s experience can influence Kenya’s socio-economic reforms

By Adhere Cavince | 16 hours ago

How China’s experience can influence Kenya’s socio-economic reforms

Our country needs robust media policy - CS Joe Mucheru

By Joe Mucheru | 17 hours ago

Our country needs robust media policy - CS Joe Mucheru

CARTOONS

2022 Survivor Series

2022 Survivor Series

By Harrison Muriuki | 2 days ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

What heroes are we celebrating when Kiburi House remains neglected?

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 1 day ago

Kenya’s march forward possible only if we refuse leaders selling us fear

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

Big promises presidential aspirants have made will mean higher taxes so no need to celebrate

Nick can kill even tourism, he needs to be ignored for football to grow

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Uhuru breaks silence on Mt Kenya politics

The president said he will be back for a dialogue with the youth on matters affecting the country.

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 4 hours ago

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Race for Raila Odinga's deputy intensifies in Mt Kenya

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s forays in Mt Kenya have triggered jostling by local politicians for the running mate slot.

By Moses Nyamori | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Mwangi Kiunjuri calls for referendum in 100 days of next government

By Jacob Ng'etich | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Alfred Mutua: Kalonzo Musyoka no longer the kingpin after election loss

By Josphat Thiong'o | 23 hours ago

POLITICS

Dedan Kimathi's widow blesses Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga says he will help the landless families of Mau Mau fighters buy land in Laikipia.

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

DP Ruto meets 700 aspirants at the coast

VIDEO

DP Ruto meets 700 aspirants at the coast

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VIDEO

#KIVUMBI2022 The laws surrounding integrity & leadership and the gaps that challenge implementation

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VIDEO

President Uhuru, Raila and DP Ruto expected to grace mashujaa day celebrations in Kirinyaga

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Nabutola Primary school triumphs inaugural heroes community volleyball

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SPORTS

Chinhoi takes lead in fourth leg of Safari Tour series

By Maarufu Mohamed | 54 minutes ago

Chinhoi takes lead in fourth leg of Safari Tour series

Arsenal did not show composure in Palace draw, says Arteta

By Reuters | 54 minutes ago

Arsenal did not show composure in Palace draw, says Arteta

Kenya grabs three medals at maiden Africa Championship

By Elvince Joshua | 1 hour ago

Kenya grabs three medals at maiden Africa Championship

Strikers fire blanks as Bandari maintain top spot in FKF league

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

Strikers fire blanks as Bandari maintain top spot in FKF league

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ruto: Trouble makers will be disqualified

Ruto: Trouble makers will be disqualified

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja | 4 hours ago

Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

By Patrick Muinde | 4 hours ago

Villains became heroes who should never be forgotten

Villains became heroes who should never be forgotten

Villains became heroes who should never be forgotten

The sacrifices of thousands of unsung heroes shone the light for a brighter tomorrow. And for this, they should never be forgotten.

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

School where teachers wish they could have lessons in latrines

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Failed Airtel Kenya and Telkom merger leaves telcos limping

Failed Airtel Kenya and Telkom merger leaves telcos limping

By Frankline Sunday and Macharia Kamau | 4 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Siasa ni mchezo wa kibinadamu wala hamna Mungu mle

Sepetuko Podcast; Nani yu tayari kuiga njia aliyofuata Dkt John Pombe Magufuli?

Sepetuko Podcast; Ondoa utumbili kwanza, jenga uadilifu nchini Kenya

Sepetuko Podcast; Hofu yachochea mikutano ya Mt Kenya Foundation.

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PICTURE POWER

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

Do not feed the monkeys!

Do not feed the monkeys!

10 ^th October 2021

Justice: When chains become the only option

Justice: When chains become the only option

09 ^th October 2021

Kisii's bat colonies

Kisii's bat colonies

08 ^th October 2021

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

04 ^th October 2021

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

02 ^nd October 2021

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

01 ^st October 2021

KANU National Delegates Conference

KANU National Delegates Conference

30 ^th September 2021

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WORLD

Ethiopian families fleeing fighting describe hunger, rape in Amhara

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Ethiopian families fleeing fighting describe hunger, rape in Amhara

N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

N.Korea fires ballistic missile, disrupts Japanese election campaign start

Women judges live in fear, hide under Taliban rule

By Agencies | 10 hours ago

Women judges live in fear, hide under Taliban rule

Sexual assault cases on rise in Pakistan as another motorway rape case emerges

By Agencies | 11 hours ago

Sexual assault cases on rise in Pakistan as another motorway rape case emerges

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FACT CHECK

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

No aspect of bra wearing is associated with risks of breast cancer

By Jael Mboga | 5 days ago

What you should know about Agnes Tirop

By Amos Mabinda | 5 days ago

Utamaduni Day or Huduma Day?

By Jael Mboga | 7 days ago

Charles Njonjo's death reports and why Twitter is a haven for fake news

By Jael Mboga | 9 days ago

How secret offshore companies work

By Brian Okoth | 13 days ago

How Joyciline Jepkosgei beat champions in London Marathon

By Winfrey Owino | 15 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: 30 admitted in ICU as 33 people test positive

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 18 hours ago

Stardom comes with demons

MENTAL HEALTH

By Rosa Agutu | 1 day ago

When the workplace is a mental prison

MENTAL HEALTH

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

Men suffer ‘postpartum depression’ big time

MENTAL HEALTH

By Gloria Milimu | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Highlights of Project X’s Week One

By Sponsored Content | 31 minutes ago

Highlights of Project X’s Week One

Transforming Africa through talent and music within us

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Transforming Africa through talent and music within us

Kourtney Kardashian and drummer Travis Barker engaged

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Kourtney Kardashian and drummer Travis Barker engaged

MP to Daddy Owen: Move on from your ex

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 day ago

MP to Daddy Owen: Move on from your ex

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THE NAIROBIAN

Kenyan Dictionary; a hilarious look at our language

Kenyan Dictionary; a hilarious look at our language

By Brian Guserwa | 1 hour ago

Veteran actor Ainea Ojimbo wears gold worth over Sh1 million

Veteran actor Ainea Ojimbo wears gold worth over Sh1 million

By Cheptoek Boyo | 4 hours ago

Early retirement not a solution for employment crisis

Early retirement not a solution for employment crisis

By Edwin Wanjawa | 16 hours ago

If you can’t afford an extra kid, just zip it!

If you can’t afford an extra kid, just zip it!

BLOGS

By Awuor Omino | 18 hours ago

Sheng will never be a standard language- Linguistics Professor

Sheng will never be a standard language- Linguistics Professor

FEATURES

By Brian Guserwa | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Six tips for limiting antibiotics in birds

Six tips for limiting antibiotics in birds

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 hour ago

Anaplasmosis: disease that destroys red blood cells

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 22 hours ago

Lack of seeds curtail uptake of Bt cotton

By Jennifer Anyango | 22 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Six gift ideas for men who say ‘I don’t want a gift’

By Esther Muchene | 1 hour ago

Six gift ideas for men who say ‘I don’t want a gift’

I am a 34-year-old virgin, will my first time be a disaster?

By Chris Hart | 3 hours ago

I am a 34-year-old virgin, will my first time be a disaster?

Confessions: I am tired of this dry spell, I need a man but where are they?

By Chris Hart | 3 hours ago

Confessions: I am tired of this dry spell, I need a man but where are they?

When your workplace is a mental prison

By Mercy Kahenda | 4 hours ago

When your workplace is a mental prison

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