Agnes Tirop final journey: Athletes bring Eldoret to a standstill

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For 30 minutes scores of athletes from Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Trans Nzoia counties walked through Eldoret town, momentarily halting business as they escorted the body of slain colleague Agnes Tirop. Agnes will be buried tomorrow Saturday, October 23, on he...
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Agnes Tirop final journey: Athletes bring Eldoret to a standstill

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Court dashes Sonko's hopes, clears Kananu for city top job

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NATIONAL

Police officers in Wanjala prison break released on Sh300,000 bond

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Police officers in Wanjala prison break released on Sh300,000 bond

Police officers in Wanjala prison break released on Sh300,000 bond

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By Collins Kweyu | 3 hours ago

Kenyan woman, Josephine Ekiru, bags US peacekeeping award

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Kenyan woman, Josephine Ekiru, bags US peacekeeping award

Kenyan woman, Josephine Ekiru, bags US peacekeeping award

National

By Jacinta Mutura | 5 hours ago

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

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

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

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Fai Amario children’s case verdict delayed

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COUNTIES

Court dashes Sonko's hopes, clears Kananu for city top job

Judges rule Kananu swearing-in had nothing to do with Sonko's impeachment. Deputy governor on the cusp of becoming Nairobi's first female governor.

By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

Court dashes Sonko's hopes, clears Kananu for city top job

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Kisumu Central MP arrested over incitement

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Shop attendant charged with Sh9m fraud

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

By Mate Tongola | 8 hours ago

Makueni man goes into hiding after raping his mum

By Mireri Junior | 11 hours ago

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

By Nathan Ochunge | 11 hours ago

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

By Irissheel Shanzu | 12 hours ago

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

By James Wanzala | 20 hours ago

Kilifi starving families want lasting solutions to perennial famine

By Nehemiah Okwembah | 20 hours ago

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

By Harold Odhiambo | 20 hours ago

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

By Edward Kosut | 20 hours ago

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

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Two confirmed dead in Nyatike, one admitted in hospital after mine caves in

By Caleb Kingwara | 22 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 | 10 hours ago

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

By Macharia Kamau | 14 hours ago

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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

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OPINION

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

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Salvaging Huduma Namba: Here’s how to

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Salvaging Huduma Namba: Here’s how to

Infrastructure audit will help address CBC needs

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Rein in on rogue hospitals

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Rein in on rogue hospitals

Stop the gravy train and usher in a new energy regime

By Amos Wemanya | 20 hours ago

Stop the gravy train and usher in a new energy regime

CARTOONS

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COLUMNISTS

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

By Peter Kimani | 20 hours ago

‘Gen’ Miguna Miguna gears up for homecoming

By Peter Kimani | 20 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 | 1 day ago

POLITICS

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

The argument against the ODM leader has not changed; analysts say the 2022 election is turning out to be Raila's most high stakes contest yet.

By Allan Mungai | 8 hours ago

By Allan Mungai | 8 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 | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Professionals from three counties back Raila's State House dream

By Phares Mutembei | 1 day ago

POLITICS

2022 campaigns should not derail service delivery, says Alfred Mutua

By Erastus M Mulwa | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Chama cha Kazi candidate cleared for by-election

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SPORTS

Canadian club CF Montréal congratulate Wanyama on becoming father for first time

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Faith Kipyegon nominated for Female Athlete of the Year award

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Lakeside buoyant ahead of Umoja and Blades test

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National Boxing Team Hit Squad jets out for the World Boxing Championships

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National Boxing Team Hit Squad jets out for the World Boxing Championships

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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 | 8 hours ago

Judges: Uhuru suffers another blow

Judges: Uhuru suffers another blow

By Paul Ogemba | 11 hours ago

Mother of boy killed in girls’ secondary school speaks out

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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.

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Salvaging Huduma Namba: Here’s how to

By Demas Kiprono | 12 hours ago

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Why Pele will always score a special goal

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PODCASTS

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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

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Uhuru condoles with family of AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki

Rwandan prosecutors to appeal verdict for 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

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Rwandan prosecutors to appeal verdict for 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

Benin parliament votes to legalise abortion

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Benin parliament votes to legalise abortion

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

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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 | 9 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

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NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Lydiah Nyawira | 7 hours ago

The pill that postpones your menses: Is it harmful?

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 1 day 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

Mejja releases new song to celebrate lifting of the curfew

By Vincent Kejitan | 4 hours ago

Mejja releases new song to celebrate lifting of the curfew

Brown Mauzo dedicates new album to Vera and daughter Asia

By Vincent Kejitan | 6 hours ago

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High demand for 'Squid Game' tracksuits

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High demand for 'Squid Game' tracksuits

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

By Vincent Kejitan | 9 hours ago

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

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THE NAIROBIAN

Most men who marry athletes are opportunists- Ndereba

Most men who marry athletes are opportunists- Ndereba

By Joshua Elvince | 2 hours ago

Willy Paul postpones album release

Willy Paul postpones album release

By Priscilla Kimani | 6 hours ago

Viagra, condoms most counterfeited goods in Kenya

Viagra, condoms most counterfeited goods in Kenya

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 7 hours ago

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

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

NEWS

By Edwin Nyarangi | 9 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

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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

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Chef Sara Ahlberg: Pasta is my superfood

What you need to know when choosing your kitchen range

By Rose Kwamboka | 9 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 | 12 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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