President Uhuru Kenyatta denies initiating Building Bridges drive

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There is no evidence President Uhuru Kenyatta initiated the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) referendum push, his lawyers have told the Supreme Court. Lawye...
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By Kamau Muthoni | 6 hours ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta denies initiating Building Bridges drive

Woman with rare cancer cannot chew, yawn

Health & Science

Woman with rare cancer cannot chew, yawn

By Jacinta Mutura | 6 hours ago

Raila says consensus key to avert fallout in Azimio

National

Raila says consensus key to avert fallout in Azimio

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 6 hours ago

Teachers’ unions in fresh push to negotiate higher pay for members

Education

By Shadrack Mitty | 6 hours ago

Pain of families with missing kin as more bodies located in Yala

Nyanza

By Harold Odhiambo | 6 hours ago

Okite, diver who has retrieved bodies for 26 years has seen it all

Nyanza

By Olivia Odhiambo | 6 hours ago

Super Eagles who stunned Africa and the world

The Nairobian

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LATEST

Will Grade 7 learners handle secondary school as we know it?

By Nancy Nzau | 16 minutes ago

Will Grade 7 learners handle secondary school as we know it?

Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos

By Benard Lusigi | 31 minutes ago

Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos

Fear still stalks village months after armed raid left deep scars

By James Munyeki | 46 minutes ago

Fear still stalks village months after armed raid left deep scars

Double loss for women as floods wash away joy, pride, livelihood

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Double loss for women as floods wash away joy, pride, livelihood

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NATIONAL

Do not sanitise illegal BBI Bill process, parties plead with court

Do not sanitise illegal BBI Bill process, parties plead with court

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 4 hours ago

Lawyers push Supreme Court to stop BBI 'reggae'

Lawyers push Supreme Court to stop BBI 'reggae'

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Jimi Wanjigi freed without facing fraud charges

Jimi Wanjigi freed without facing fraud charges

By Kamau Muthoni | 5 hours ago

Light moments as lawyers seek to outdo each other in court

Light moments as lawyers seek to outdo each other in court

NATIONAL

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 6 hours ago

Raila's hunt for votes moves to door-to-door campaigns

Raila's hunt for votes moves to door-to-door campaigns

NATIONAL

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Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos

Drivers stuck for more than a week amid row at customs offices at Busia, Malaba. Residents have become hostile to the crews.

By Benard Lusigi | 31 minutes ago

Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos

By Benard Lusigi | 31 minutes ago

Fear still stalks village months after armed raid left deep scars

By James Munyeki | 46 minutes ago

Double loss for women as floods wash away joy, pride, livelihood

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Rains rekindle flooding fears for Budalang'i locals

By Robert Amalemba | 6 hours ago

Forgotten Meru Mau Mau hero due for posthumous award

By Phares Mutembei | 6 hours ago

Wanga urges State to buy ferries, ease trade on lake

By James Omoro | 6 hours ago

Trader denies Sh4.9 million tax evasion charge

By Nderitu Gichure | 6 hours ago

Cane farmers fight lease given to Ugandan miller

By Kamau Muthoni | 6 hours ago

West Pokot County launches vaccination drive after PPR outbreak

By Irissheel Shanzu | 6 hours ago

Judicial officer, Mombasa tycoons drawn into Nyali school land row

By Willis Oketch | 6 hours ago

Former Gichugu MP Bernard Kathanga dies

By Timothy Kariuki | 11 hours ago

NMS blocks developer from putting up 870-unit building in Kilimani

By Kamau Muthoni | 17 hours ago

Businessman charged with air ticket fraud

By Collins Kweyu | 17 hours ago

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BUSINESS

‘Silicon Savannah’ targets loan apps abusing user data

SCI & TECH

Kenya’s borrowers, mostly low-income, have complained of harassment when they delay payments by only a day..

By Thompson Reuters Foundation | 4 hours ago

Sh1b cruise ship terminal lies idle as Covid-19 hurts tourist arrivals

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

Tourism players at the coast are now calling on the government to do more to attract cruise lines at the Port of Mombasa..

By Philip Mwakio | 5 hours ago

UK backs grand plan to modernise Nairobi city railway station

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 6 hours ago

Islanders’ pain as two ferries remain suspended over safety

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By James Omoro | 6 hours ago

Tourism earnings up 65pc as State targets Sh172.9b

MONEY & MARKET

By Graham Kajilwa | 6 hours ago

Banks post Sh162b profit in 10 months on higher lending

NEWS

By Patrick Alushula | 6 hours ago

Developers project high demand for residential, rental housing this year

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 6 hours ago

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OPINION

Only consultative meetings will find answers to indiscipline in schools

By Alexander Chagema | 5 hours ago

Only consultative meetings will find answers to indiscipline in schools

It is time to address the weighty issue of obesity

By Editorial | 6 hours ago

It is time to address the weighty issue of obesity

Deal with negative impacts of social media on youth

By James Irungu | 6 hours ago

Deal with negative impacts of social media on youth

We need research evidence to boost women empowerment

By Hannah Bula and Felistus Makhamara | 17 hours ago

We need research evidence to boost women empowerment

Why Kenya will not drag itself out of poverty any time soon

By Mohamed Guleid | 1 day ago

Why Kenya will not drag itself out of poverty any time soon

CARTOONS

Kagame vs journalist

Kagame vs journalist

By Gado | 17 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 16 hours ago

Mental health issues are behind rising cases of murder-suicides

By Leonard Khafafa | 1 day ago

Youths can bring change, but only if they register as voters

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 2 days ago

Why our politics generates too much heat and very little light

Oginde's article on cremation failed to address some critical issues

By Macharia Munene | 3 days ago

POLITICS

UDA asks party coordinators eyeing elective posts to resign

UDA has directed its coordinators at the grassroots seeking elective positions to resign and allow others to serve.

By Josphat Thiong’o | 16 hours ago

By Josphat Thiong’o | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila accuses Ruto of employing dirty tricks after sensing defeat

ODM leader Raila Odinga has accused Deputy President William Ruto of sponsoring political chaos after sensing defeat in the succession race.

By Moses Nyamori | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Transport CS Macharia to declare political ambitions next month

By Jacob Ng'etich | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Top KANU official tells off Atwoli over bid to join Azimio la Umoja

By Josphat Thiong’o | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Boost for Abdul Haji as clan elders back him to retain Garissa senate seat

?Garissa Senator Abdul Haji has received blessings from clan elders to defend his seat in the August 9 General Election.

By Abdimalik Hajir | 1 day ago

By Abdimalik Hajir | 1 day ago

Mystery over floating bodies of Yala river deepens as 2 more bodies are discovered raising questions

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Mystery over floating bodies of Yala river deepens as 2 more bodies are discovered raising questions

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Sweet freedom for Jimi Wanjigi as court faults state for his wrongful arrest

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President Uhuru holds major fightback to revive stalled BBI as he defends role to initiate process

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Floating bodies: Shock of bodies rotting in River Yala, who is killing these people?

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SPORTS

Egypt scrape past Sudan to advance at Cup of Nations

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Egypt scrape past Sudan to advance at Cup of Nations

Nigeria end Guinea-Bissau hopes with comfortable 2-0 win

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Nigeria end Guinea-Bissau hopes with comfortable 2-0 win

Bergwijn's stoppage-time double gives Spurs 3-2 win at Leicester

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Bergwijn's stoppage-time double gives Spurs 3-2 win at Leicester

Man United ride luck to seal important win at Brentford

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Man United ride luck to seal important win at Brentford

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos

Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos

By Benard Lusigi | 31 minutes ago

Fear still stalks village months after armed raid left deep scars

Fear still stalks village months after armed raid left deep scars

By James Munyeki | 46 minutes ago

Will Grade 7 learners handle secondary school as we know it?

Will Grade 7 learners handle secondary school as we know it?

Will Grade 7 learners handle secondary school as we know it?

Fears and questions arise on the psychological and social implications of domiciling prepubescents amongst adolescents and young adults.

By Nancy Nzau | 16 minutes ago

Double loss for women as floods wash away joy, pride, livelihood

Double loss for women as floods wash away joy, pride, livelihood

By Lynet Otieno | 1 hour ago

Do not sanitise illegal BBI Bill process, parties plead with court

Do not sanitise illegal BBI Bill process, parties plead with court

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 4 hours ago

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Buzz in Nyaribari as helicopter ferrying Mudavadi lands

Buzz in Nyaribari as helicopter ferrying Mudavadi lands

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Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

Raila Odinga's birthday party as he turns 77

07 ^th January 2022

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

Konshens' New Year concert at Carnivore

02 ^nd January 2022

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

Kenya- South Sudan 330km link road takes shape

01 ^st January 2022

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

Families throng Uhuru Park to celebrate New Year

01 ^st January 2022

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

Kenyans welcome 2022 in style

31 ^st December 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

In pictures: Top political stories of 2021

31 ^st December 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

Prominent personalities who died in 2021

29 ^th December 2021

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

Inside Nairobi-Kisumu train

17 ^th December 2021

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

Azimio la Umoja pitch invader decked by security

16 ^th December 2021

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

Pomp, swagger moments during Jamhuri Day celebrations

12 ^th December 2021

The fury of women

The fury of women

11 ^th December 2021

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WORLD

11 of British PM's lawmakers submit no-confidence letters

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

11 of British PM's lawmakers submit no-confidence letters

Nigeria’s Biafra separatist leader denies new terrorism charges

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Nigeria’s Biafra separatist leader denies new terrorism charges

US CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

US CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19

Boris Johnson faces 'pork pie' plot to trigger leadership challenge

By Reuters | 17 hours ago

Boris Johnson faces 'pork pie' plot to trigger leadership challenge

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FACT CHECK

N95 or KF94? Which mask is best at protecting against COVID-19

N95 or KF94? Which mask is best at protecting against COVID-19

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines some facts to consider when choosing a mask.

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Why activists oppose court directive ahead of BBI Supreme Court hearing

By Winfrey Owino | 3 days ago

The red plate-numbers on our roads: What each code means

By Elvince Joshua | 5 days ago

Why Linda Kiome took charge of LSK before expiry of Havi’s term

By Winfrey Owino | 6 days ago

George Natembeya’s transfer to Office of the President explained

By Elvince Joshua | 6 days ago

Explainer: Why you should still try to avoid catching Omicron

By Reuters | 6 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Woman with rare cancer cannot chew, yawn

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jacinta Mutura | 6 hours ago

16 more people die of Covid-19, positivity rate goes up

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Brian Okoth | 12 hours ago

A nation struggling to carry its own weight: The obesity crisis

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Dominic Omondi | 21 hours ago

How do we fight the overweight menace?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

UK bans ad showing girl eating cheese while hanging upside down

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

UK bans ad showing girl eating cheese while hanging upside down

Kenyan artistes unite to celebrate E-Sir in new song

By Solomon Koko | 16 hours ago

Kenyan artistes unite to celebrate E-Sir in new song

World’s oldest man dies aged 112

By Vincent Kejitan | 18 hours ago

World’s oldest man dies aged 112

Comedian YY and girlfriend welcome baby girl

By Davis Muli | 19 hours ago

Comedian YY and girlfriend welcome baby girl

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THE NAIROBIAN

Politician in the soup for seducing someone’s wife

Politician in the soup for seducing someone’s wife

By The Nairobian Reporter | 12 hours ago

Woman in court for burning neighbour with hot water

Woman in court for burning neighbour with hot water

By Lilian Chepkoech | 15 hours ago

Do you want revenge for being dumped?

Do you want revenge for being dumped?

By James Mwangi | 17 hours ago

Super Eagles who stunned Africa and the world

Super Eagles who stunned Africa and the world

SPORTS

By Joshua Elvince | 19 hours ago

For better or for worse: Celeb couples enjoying hot, fairy tale love

For better or for worse: Celeb couples enjoying hot, fairy tale love

ENTERTAINMENT

By Priscilla Kimani | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Herders need urgent aid to avoid a hunger crisis

Herders need urgent aid to avoid a hunger crisis

By Jennifer Anyango | 14 hours ago

How to tap into lucrative avocado business

By Jennifer Anyango and Kelvin Nyakundi | 5 days ago

Make money from every avocado part

By Jennifer Anyango | 5 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

#FashionTips: How you can embrace dopamine dressing this year

By Lolita Bunde | 18 hours ago

#FashionTips: How you can embrace dopamine dressing this year

Are you stressed, angry? Try ‘forest bathing therapy’

By Lynne Kolum | 18 hours ago

Are you stressed, angry? Try ‘forest bathing therapy’

Dieting: Healthy snack combos you should try

By Esther Muchene | 18 hours ago

Dieting: Healthy snack combos you should try

Learn the art of effortless style with model Ann Muli

By Esther Muchene | 20 hours ago

Learn the art of effortless style with model Ann Muli

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