Mother of boy killed in girls’ secondary school speaks out

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The mother of Brian Mbage, the 17-year-old student of Gathiruini Boys’ High School, who died after he was allegedly beaten up for illegally ente...
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By Fidelis Kabunyi | 2 hours ago

Mother of boy killed in girls’ secondary school speaks out

Kenya woman, Josephine Ekiru, bags US peacekeeping award

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Kenya woman, Josephine Ekiru, bags US peacekeeping award

By Jacinta Mutura | 13 minutes ago

Alert as five boys escape from remand in Nyamira

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Alert as five boys escape from remand in Nyamira

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Like most men, I didn’t believe I had breast cancer

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Fai Amario children’s case verdict delayed

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The tough battle ahead for Ruto and Raila as 2022 contest beckons

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Shop attendant charged with Sh9m fraud

By Collins Kweyu | 58 minutes ago

Shop attendant charged with Sh9m fraud

Role of women in conflict resolution underrated, Omamo tells security council

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

Role of women in conflict resolution underrated, Omamo tells security council

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Raila delivers Sh10m gift to Kigumo hospital after student request

By Elvince Joshua | 2 hours ago

Raila delivers Sh10m gift to Kigumo hospital after student request

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Role of women in conflict resolution underrated, Omamo tells security council

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

Role of women in conflict resolution underrated, Omamo tells security council

Role of women in conflict resolution underrated, Omamo tells security council

National

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

Judges: Uhuru suffers another blow

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Judges: Uhuru suffers another blow

Judges: Uhuru suffers another blow

National

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Raila, BBI team oppose prayer by five professors

By Kamau Muthoni | 6 hours ago

Raila, BBI team oppose prayer by five professors

Raila, BBI team oppose prayer by five professors

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Retracing the footsteps of their fathers, 50 years later

By Amos Kareithi | 14 hours ago

Retracing the footsteps of their fathers, 50 years later

Retracing the footsteps of their fathers, 50 years later

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Shop attendant charged with Sh9m fraud

The shopkeeper was released on a bond of Sh3 million or alternatively pay a cash bail of Sh1 million.

By Collins Kweyu | 58 minutes ago

Shop attendant charged with Sh9m fraud

By Collins Kweyu | 58 minutes ago

Raila delivers Sh10m gift to Kigumo hospital after student request

By Elvince Joshua | 2 hours ago

Police on high alert ahead of first weekend after lifting of curfew

By Mate Tongola | 3 hours ago

Makueni man goes into hiding after raping his mum

By Mireri Junior | 5 hours ago

All that glitters is not gold: Miners suffer effects of using mercury

By Nathan Ochunge | 6 hours ago

West Pokot County supplies porridge flour to nursery schools to boost nutrition

By Irissheel Shanzu | 6 hours ago

Widows' killings linked to appetite for land, not witchcraft, say groups

By James Wanzala | 14 hours ago

Kilifi starving families want lasting solutions to perennial famine

By Nehemiah Okwembah | 14 hours ago

Siaya teenager gets seven years in jail for killing step-brother

By Harold Odhiambo | 14 hours ago

Family seeks help in tracing four-year-old boy who went missing a month ago

By Edward Kosut | 14 hours ago

Bill to ensure public open spaces get title deeds to avert grabbing

By Josphat Thiong’o | 14 hours ago

Man who admitted to killing former wife not fit for trial

By Collins Kweyu | 18 hours ago

Bahati killer brew: Two suspects to remain in custody

By Daniel Chege | 21 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Bonds boost NSE as investors shy away from equities

BUSINESS

The value of bonds traded at the bourse increased by 32 per cent compared to Sh227 billion over a similar period last year..

By Frankline Sunday | 5 hours ago

The sins of power producer

NEWS

Nearly all electricity producers have at some point breached the terms of their contracts with Kenya Power..

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

Ethiopia geothermal works on course - KenGen

BUSINESS

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

Construction: Crackdown looms on poor workmanship

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

Hope for cheaper cooking gas in sight as State eyes loading plant

NEWS

By Patrick Alushula | 1 day ago

What happens to Kenyan sailors in Chinese ships

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Counties spend Sh7 billion on Covid intervention

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Let’s step up breast cancer screening, early diagnosis - Patrick Amoth

By Patrick Amoth | 4 hours ago

Let’s step up breast cancer screening, early diagnosis - Patrick Amoth

Salvaging Huduma Namba: Here’s how to

By Demas Kiprono | 6 hours ago

Salvaging Huduma Namba: Here’s how to

Infrastructure audit will help address CBC needs

By Editorial | 14 hours ago

Infrastructure audit will help address CBC needs

Rein in on rogue hospitals

By Editorial | 14 hours ago

Rein in on rogue hospitals

Stop the gravy train and usher in a new energy regime

By Amos Wemanya | 14 hours ago

Stop the gravy train and usher in a new energy regime

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Haramburger Stars

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COLUMNISTS

By Peter Kimani | 14 hours ago

The pleasures and perils of freedom of movement in the age of Covid-19

By Peter Kimani | 14 hours ago

‘Gen’ Miguna Miguna gears up for homecoming

By Peter Kimani | 14 hours ago

Fare thee well, Sir Jacob Otieno, the doyen of Kenyan theatre who now becomes our ancestor

Here comes the incredible risk of mistaking crowds for votes

By Michael Ndonye | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Ford Kenya factions call for parallel meetings

A Ford Kenya party splinter group is planning to hold a parallel National Delegates Conference (NDC).

By Nathan Ochunge | 14 hours ago

By Nathan Ochunge | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Professionals from three counties back Raila's State House dream

A team of professionals from Isiolo, Marsabit and Tana River counties has declared support for ODM leader Raila Odinga's presidential bid.

By Phares Mutembei | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

2022 campaigns should not derail service delivery, says Alfred Mutua

By Erastus M Mulwa | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Chama cha Kazi candidate cleared for by-election

By George Njunge | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

DP Ruto heads back to Western region to sell his agenda

Deputy President William Ruto returns to Western region tomorrow in an attempt to woo the region to support his presidential bid in 2022.

By Jackline Inyanji | 20 hours ago

By Jackline Inyanji | 20 hours ago

Maize shortage crisis: NCPB says it needs sh10.4bn to buy maize

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Maize shortage crisis: NCPB says it needs sh10.4bn to buy maize

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Celebrity Chat with Chagy the Illusionist from Rico

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High Court gives President Kenyatta 14 days to appoint six judges he failed to approve in June 2021

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Raila Odinga: I have experience to lead Kenya

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SPORTS

ManUnited vs Liverpool at 6:30pm on Sunday: Solskjaer's Utd face stern test against high-flying Liverpool

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

ManUnited vs Liverpool at 6:30pm on Sunday: Solskjaer's Utd face stern test against high-flying Liverpool

Eldoret City Marathon winners walk away with Sh3.5 million

By Stephen Rutto | 3 hours ago

Eldoret City Marathon winners walk away with Sh3.5 million

Cricket Kenya Constitution stakeholders’ validation forum kicks off in Nairobi

By Standard Sports | 3 hours ago

Cricket Kenya Constitution stakeholders’ validation forum kicks off in Nairobi

Golf: Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Tolgos upbeat as Standard County Golf Series lands in Eldoret

By Ochieng Oyugi | 5 hours ago

Golf: Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Tolgos upbeat as Standard County Golf Series lands in Eldoret

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

The tough battle ahead for Ruto and Raila as 2022 contest beckons

The tough battle ahead for Ruto and Raila as 2022 contest beckons

By Allan Mungai | 3 hours ago

Judges: Uhuru suffers another blow

Judges: Uhuru suffers another blow

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Mother of boy killed in girls’ secondary school speaks out

Mother of boy killed in girls’ secondary school speaks out

Mother of boy killed in girls’ secondary school speaks out

Mary Mbage is not convinced that the boy died as a result of injuries inflicted by a mob on Wednesday night.

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 2 hours ago

Salvaging Huduma Namba: Here’s how to

Salvaging Huduma Namba: Here’s how to

By Demas Kiprono | 6 hours ago

Why Pele will always score a special goal

Why Pele will always score a special goal

By Silvio Albuquerque | 8 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; BABA na Mwalimu Ruto wabembeleza kura Kirinyagah

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PICTURE POWER

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

22 ^nd October 2021

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

21 ^st October 2021

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

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WORLD

Uhuru condoles with family of AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki

By PSCU | 3 hours ago

Uhuru condoles with family of AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki

Rwandan prosecutors to appeal verdict for 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Rwandan prosecutors to appeal verdict for 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

Benin parliament votes to legalise abortion

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Benin parliament votes to legalise abortion

U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

By Reuters | 1 day ago

U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

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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 | 8 days ago

What you should know about Agnes Tirop

By Amos Mabinda | 8 days ago

Utamaduni Day or Huduma Day?

By Jael Mboga | 11 days ago

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

By Jael Mboga | 12 days ago

How secret offshore companies work

By Brian Okoth | 17 days ago

How Joyciline Jepkosgei beat champions in London Marathon

By Winfrey Owino | 19 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Like most men, I didn’t believe I had breast cancer

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Lydiah Nyawira | 2 hours ago

The pill that postpones your menses: Is it harmful?

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Jael Mboga | 19 hours ago

Nairobi leads in number of fully vaccinated as Covid-19 cases up by 67

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 19 hours ago

New polio vaccine to save millions of children from fresh outbreaks

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Brown Mauzo dedicates new album to Vera and daughter Asia

By Vincent Kejitan | 1 hour ago

Brown Mauzo dedicates new album to Vera and daughter Asia

High demand for 'Squid Game' tracksuits

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

High demand for 'Squid Game' tracksuits

Detectives looking for man suspected of raping his 90-year-old mum

By Vincent Kejitan | 4 hours ago

Detectives looking for man suspected of raping his 90-year-old mum

Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer

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THE NAIROBIAN

Willy Paul postpones album release

Willy Paul postpones album release

By Priscilla Kimani | 58 minutes ago

Viagra, condoms most counterfeited goods in Kenya

Viagra, condoms most counterfeited goods in Kenya

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 2 hours ago

Simba Arati: I used to sell sukuma wiki after high school

Simba Arati: I used to sell sukuma wiki after high school

By Edwin Nyarangi | 3 hours ago

Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo welcome newborn in style

Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo welcome newborn in style

ENTERTAINMENT

By Priscilla Kimani | 1 day ago

Tiwa Savage: I'm not ashamed of leaked sex tape

Tiwa Savage: I'm not ashamed of leaked sex tape

ENTERTAINMENT

By Solomon Koko | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Agriculture CS given a week to formulate plan to reduce cost of animal feed

Agriculture CS given a week to formulate plan to reduce cost of animal feed

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Farmer ditches tea for avocados

By Nathan Ochunge | 3 days ago

Ideal fertiliser for fruits, vegetables

By George Mbakahya | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Chef Sara Ahlberg: Pasta is my superfood

By Rose Kwamboka | 3 hours ago

Chef Sara Ahlberg: Pasta is my superfood

What you need to know when choosing your kitchen range

By Rose Kwamboka | 4 hours ago

What you need to know when choosing your kitchen range

From Nairobi to Milan: Meet model and designer Roselyne Ogonya

By Keilla Okari | 7 hours ago

From Nairobi to Milan: Meet model and designer Roselyne Ogonya

Five signs you are in a situationship

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Five signs you are in a situationship

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