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Topic: How Climate Change affects our financial, food and personal security

Guests: Magdalene Maluta (ARC RIDE) Dr. Linda Ogallo (PhD) ICPAC & Dr. Masilin Gudoshava (PhD) ICPAC

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City politician at the centre of land fraud cases in Karen and Eastlands

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hrs ago

City politician at the centre of land fraud cases in Karen and Eastlands

Agnes Kagure, who unsuccessfully contested the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, is being accused by lawyer Guy Spencer Elms of attempting to grab land in Karen.

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Cameroon is first African team to beat Brazil at World Cup

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Death on a wedding day: Enziu River tragedy survivors relive the horror

By Philip Muasya

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Cameroon 1st African nation to defeat Brazil after Aboubakar header but eliminated

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Manyuru: City demon remover, miracle boss has diehard followers

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The 'mighty prophet' steps aside as Pastor Ezekiel hogs the light

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Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

By Robert Amalemba 22 mins ago

Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

Wanga orders probe into case of high school girl who died after giving birth

By James Omoro 45 mins ago

Wanga orders probe into case of high school girl who died after giving birth

Cameroon coach sends powerful message to Indomitable Lions players after historic win over Brazil

By Xinhua 48 mins ago

Cameroon coach sends powerful message to Indomitable Lions players after historic win over Brazil

47 year-old Addo quits as Ghana coach after World Cup exit

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47 year-old Addo quits as Ghana coach after World Cup exit

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Africa urges climate actions rather than broken promises, double standard

Africa urges climate actions rather than broken promises, double standard

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4G Capital: The spirit of the hustle

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We must secure women's land rights to tackle climate vulnerability

We must secure women's land rights to tackle climate vulnerability

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World Insights: China-Africa cooperation sheds light on inclusive development

World Insights: China-Africa cooperation sheds light on inclusive development

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PAC University successfully delivers training on digital skills for online learning to select universities in East Africa

PAC University successfully delivers training on digital skills for online learning to select universities in East Africa

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Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

The man was initially charged with defilement for engaging in an indecent act with a 16-year-old girl while he was 19 contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006.

By Robert Amalemba 22 mins ago

Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

Wanga orders probe into case of high school girl who died after giving birth

Wanga orders probe into case of high school girl who died after giving birth

By James Omoro 45 mins ago

Death on a wedding day: Enziu River tragedy survivors relive the horror

Death on a wedding day: Enziu River tragedy survivors relive the horror

By Philip Muasya 1 hr ago

Bar owners accuse county of deceit during dialogue

Bar owners accuse county of deceit during dialogue

By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi 1 hr ago

KPA workers push government to pay two years' bonus arrears

KPA workers push government to pay two years' bonus arrears

By Patrick Beja 1 hr ago

Residents pain to fund County's Sh4.7B own-source budget target

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By Fidelis Kabunyi 3 hrs ago

Man stabs cousin after argument, brother injured

Man stabs cousin after argument, brother injured

By James Omoro and Isaiah Gwengi 9 hrs ago

Locals angered by long delay in constructing bridge at river

Locals angered by long delay in constructing bridge at river

By Philip Muasya 10 hrs ago

Region plagued by vicious cycle of floods, hunger and insecurity

Region plagued by vicious cycle of floods, hunger and insecurity

By Joseph Kipsang 11 hrs ago

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Business

Commission shortlists 10 names for vacant second deputy governor position at Central Bank

Commission shortlists 10 names for vacant second deputy governor position at Central Bank

By Brian Ngugi 8 hrs ago

Coffee farmers raise alarm over falling prices at Nairobi auction

Coffee farmers raise alarm over falling prices at Nairobi auction

By Macharia Kamau 8 hrs ago

State to set up 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots

State to set up 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots

By James Wanzala 9 hrs ago

Revealed: How State will deal with defaulters of Hustler Fund

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By Brian Ngugi 17 hrs ago

Honda Vezel: Why is it so expensive?

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By Mate Tongola 19 hrs ago

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Opinion

Reality check for Mombasa's much-hyped housing project

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By Gabriel Dolan 4 hrs ago

The Trilemma of Contributing to the National Mercy Basket

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By Patrick Muinde 4 hrs ago

Celebrate little 2022 gains in climate justice push

Celebrate little 2022 gains in climate justice push

By Lynet Otieno 10 hrs ago

Early political rifts a bad sign for counties

Early political rifts a bad sign for counties

By Mark Oloo 11 hrs ago

Let's learn from narrow escape and stop doping eliminate doping

Let's learn from narrow escape and stop doping eliminate doping

By Editorial 17 hrs ago

Riggy G: Drumming for support

Riggy G: Drumming for support

By Harrison Muriuki 1 day ago

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Premium Life lessons from the football bonanza in Qatar World Cup

Life lessons from the football bonanza in Qatar World Cup

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 hrs ago

Let's interrupt gender violence and narratives that support it

Let's interrupt gender violence and narratives that support it

By Irungu Houghton 10 hrs ago

Why backpedaling on CBC by state is welcome for us all

Why backpedaling on CBC by state is welcome for us all

By Ken Opalo 11 hrs ago

Premium The Hustler Fund is finally here, but it could take you 50 years to borrow 50k

The Hustler Fund is finally here, but it could take you 50 years to borrow 50k

By Peter Kimani 1 day ago

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Videos

Father From Hell: Police arrest Kakamega man who defiled his daughter inside a hospital ward

29 remaining PS nominees vetted by respective parliamentary committees

President William Ruto fulfills his promise to Kenyans, launches the much-awaited Hustler Fund

Eastleigh residents hold protest, demand immediate release of embattled police officer Rashid Ahmed

Maize importation row: Calls for government to stop importation of maize into country grows louder

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Politics

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Report: Voters were paid to sell their IDs during August elections

The report shows voters were paid up to Sh2,000 to sell their national identification cards.

By Jacinta Mutura 4 hrs ago

Report: Voters were paid to sell their IDs during August elections

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Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules

President William Ruto on December 2 suspended four IEBC commissioners.

By Allan Mungai 4 hrs ago

Public gives five memos on proposal to amend IEBC Bill

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

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Parliament adopts report calling for the suspension of IEBC Four

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 day ago

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Cameroon coach sends powerful message to Indomitable Lions players after historic win over Brazil

By Xinhua 48 mins ago

Cameroon coach sends powerful message to Indomitable Lions players after historic win over Brazil

47 year-old Addo quits as Ghana coach after World Cup exit

By Xinhua 1 hr ago

47 year-old Addo quits as Ghana coach after World Cup exit

Tusker face AFC Leopards test

By Washington Onyango 4 hrs ago

Tusker face AFC Leopards test

Switzerland beats Serbia 3-2 to reach last 16 of World Cup

By Associated Press 10 hrs ago

Switzerland beats Serbia 3-2 to reach last 16 of World Cup

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The Standard Insider

My day out with the Freemasons, club with secrets and few answers

My day out with the Freemasons, club with secrets and few answers

Freemasonry requires each member to believe in God. However, it does not subscribe to a particular religion, and so does not require a member to believe in a particular God.

By Carole Kimutai 4 hrs ago

My day out with the Freemasons, club with secrets and few answers

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By Carole Kimutai 4 hrs ago

Prepare for heavy backlash, Raila tells Ruto

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By Edwin Nyarangi 4 hrs ago

City politician at the centre of land fraud cases in Karen and Eastlands

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By Paul Ogemba 4 hrs ago

Report: Voters were paid to sell their IDs during August elections

Premium Report: Voters were paid to sell their IDs during August elections

By Jacinta Mutura 4 hrs ago

Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules

Premium Four IEBC Commissioners suspended as focus shifts to battle for selection rules

By Allan Mungai 4 hrs ago

In numbers: Here's what Kenyans think about GM maize

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By Jennifer Anyango 15 hrs ago

Freemasonry: The society that has more secrets than answers

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By Caroline Kimutai 16 hrs ago

Revealed: How State will deal with defaulters of Hustler Fund

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By Brian Ngugi 17 hrs ago

MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners

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By Allan Mungai 1 day ago

How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

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By Gordon Opiyo 1 day ago

When a British soldier was hanged for killing his cook

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Picture Power

Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

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Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

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Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

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Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

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Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

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US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

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Kasarani building collapse

Kasarani building collapse

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Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

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Tassia building collapse

Tassia building collapse

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Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

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Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2022

Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2022

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Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kisii County

Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kisii County

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Fact Check

EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job

President Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing, saying the stolen money was proceeds from the sale of animals at his farm

By AP 4 hrs ago

EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job

Premium Freemasonry: The society that has more secrets than answers

Freemasonry is a secret society of men (and some women) who deal with the spiritual values of existence while trying to improve their own moral behaviour.

By Caroline Kimutai 16 hrs ago

EXPLAINER: What's the effect of Russian oil price cap, ban?

This is what to know about the price cap, the EU embargo and what they could mean for consumers and the global economy

By AP 19 hrs ago

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By Brian Okoth 2 days ago

How to access Hustlers Fund

By Stephanie Wangari 2 days ago

EXPLAINER: Why was Indonesia's shallow quake so deadly?

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World

Musk's company Neuralink aims to soon test brain implant in people

Musk's company Neuralink aims to soon test brain implant in people

Musk’s Neuralink is one of many groups working on linking brains to computers, efforts aimed at helping treat brain disorders, overcoming brain injuries and other applications.

By AP 1 hr ago

FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok

By AP 2 hrs ago

FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok

Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row

By AP 19 hrs ago

Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row

Biden: I'm willing to talk to Putin about ending war in Ukraine

By VOA 1 day ago

Biden: I'm willing to talk to Putin about ending war in Ukraine

In new role as G-20 chair, India set to focus on climate

By AP 1 day ago

In new role as G-20 chair, India set to focus on climate

Envelope with explosive sent to Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

Envelope with explosive sent to Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

By VOA 1 day ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

In numbers: Here's what Kenyans think about GM maize

By Jennifer Anyango 15 hrs ago

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African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines

By AP 19 hrs ago

African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines

Medics push for the adoption of injectable ARVs in treating HIV

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Medics push for the adoption of injectable ARVs in treating HIV

To secure justice for GBV survivors, train officers, medics to better handle reporting

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 days ago

To secure justice for GBV survivors, train officers, medics to better handle reporting

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Entertainment

Will Samidoh face Kareh B, Gatutura in mega battle

By Stevens Muendo 52 mins ago

Will Samidoh face Kareh B, Gatutura in mega battle

From Cardi B to Miley Cyrus: How your favourite celebs got their stage names

By Fay Ngina 2 hrs ago

From Cardi B to Miley Cyrus: How your favourite celebs got their stage names

Kalasha Awards winners 2022 list ready

By Stevens Muendo 3 hrs ago

Kalasha Awards winners 2022 list ready

From Khaligraph to King Kaka: Celebrities who don't drink alcohol

By Felix Kavii 4 hrs ago

From Khaligraph to King Kaka: Celebrities who don't drink alcohol

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Nairobian

Cameroon is first African team to beat Brazil at FIFA World Cup

Cameroon is first African team to beat Brazil at FIFA World Cup

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

Uruguay beats Ghana 2-0 at World Cup, both teams eliminated

Uruguay beats Ghana 2-0 at World Cup, both teams eliminated

By Associated Press 10 hrs ago

Brazil wins group despite 1-0 loss to Cameroon at World Cup

Brazil wins group despite 1-0 loss to Cameroon at World Cup

By Associated Press 10 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Coffee theft push farmers to employ guards

Coffee theft push farmers to employ guards

By Jane Mugambi 2 days ago

IFDC: banking on data to develop sustainable food value chains

By Moses Omusolo 2 days ago

'Coffee reforms created room for cartels' Nyeri Coffee farmers

By Amos Kiarie 3 days ago

Miller gives 45,000 farmers improved sugarcane variety

By Benard Lusigi 3 days ago

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By Brian Kisanji 3 days ago

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Evewoman

Good choices save you from heartache

Good choices save you from heartache

By Eve Waruingi 22 mins ago

Help! How do I stop being highly sensitive?

Help! How do I stop being highly sensitive?

By Chris Hart 37 mins ago

Set time out for romance, love and tenderness

Set time out for romance, love and tenderness

By Chris Hart 52 mins ago

Things that affect your body image

Things that affect your body image

By Esther Muchene 23 hrs ago

Why you should learn to do your hair at home

Why you should learn to do your hair at home

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago