New curfew restrictions to run until May 29, state clarifies

Kenya

The government has clarified that the revised curfew timelines in the five zoned counties will run until May 29. A revised gazette notice by Interior CS Fred Matiangi indicated that this will affect both the infected zones and the rest of the county as announced...

By Patrick Vidija | 2 hours ago

New curfew restrictions to run until May 29, state clarifies

The Obamas: The clan that gave the World a leader

Kenya

The Obamas: The clan that gave the World a leader

By Bethuel Oduo | 4 hours ago

Mystery of Sh2m ransom note in woman’s murder

Rift Valley

Mystery of Sh2m ransom note in woman’s murder

By Anthony Gitonga | 1 hour ago

Trans Nzoia children's doctor Arthur Usagi is dead

Kenya

By Obare Osinde | 24 minutes ago

The corrupt have been having the ball.... how judge Koome will deal with the vice

Kenya

By Patrick Vidija | 3 hours ago

Man commits suicide few minutes after accident

Central

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 36 minutes ago

Family fighting for life after lorry rammed into their house

Rift Valley

By Benard Lusigi | 2 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Poor drainage affects Sh1b road construction

The Gatuanyaga Ring Road is a Class B structure, which is 6.5 meters wide.

By Gitau Wanyoike | 15 minutes ago

Poor drainage affects Sh1b road construction

By Gitau Wanyoike | 15 minutes ago

More arrests of KCSE cheats, as exams enter homestretch

By Augustine Oduor | 1 hour ago

Nyong’o: Counties not privy to audit queries relating to utilization of Covid-19 funds

By Too Jared | 3 hours ago

Man jailed for killing granny over porridge

By Harold Odhiambo | 3 hours ago

Police raise alarm over rising gang-rape cases in Khwisero

By Benard Lusigi | 5 hours ago

County to pay former employee Sh7m for unfair dismissal

By Julius Chepkwony | 5 hours ago

Assistant chief shaken after robbery, loses over Sh100,000

By Muriithi Mugo | 6 hours ago

Marriage not passport to property rights, Koome tells panel

By Patrick Vidija | 6 hours ago

Runyenjes Law Courts closed after 8 staff test positive for Covid-19

By Patrick Vidija | 7 hours ago

Judge Koome: I will consult the president on stalemate in appointment of judges

By Betty Njeru | 7 hours ago

Barack Obama's step-mother Keziah Aoko dies

By Kepher Otieno | 8 hours ago

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ECONOMY

From Harvard to Nasdaq listing: Grab CEO's ride to world's biggest deal

BUSINESS NEWS

After shifting its headquarters to Singapore, Grab gained access to some of the world’s biggest investors and talent..

By Reuters | 31 minutes ago

State to spend Sh25b on key roads in Lamu

BUSINESS NEWS

The two roads are to complement the Lamu-Witu-Garsen road which is almost complete..

By Philip Mwakio | 1 hour ago

Kenya to develop e-wallet targeting youth for financial inclusion

SCI & TECH

By Xinhua | 1 hour ago

E-beauty firm eyes Nairobi Securities Exchange listing

SCI & TECH

By Wainaina Wambu | 3 hours ago

Higher fuel costs: What it means for you

BUSINESS

By Brian Okoth | 4 hours ago

Coinbase listing marks latest step in crypto's march to the mainstream

MONEY & CAREERS

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Court revokes appointment of CA boss

MONEY & CAREERS

By Frankline Sunday | 5 hours ago

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WORLD

I will not tolerate threats, Farmajo threatens diplomatic action against critics

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

I will not tolerate threats, Farmajo threatens diplomatic action against critics

Economist lauds India’s agriculture reforms as pro-farmers

By Standard Reporter | 3 hours ago

Economist lauds India’s agriculture reforms as pro-farmers

South Africa says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

South Africa says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable

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POLITICS

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

The rise of populism in Kenya is attributed to the perpetual failure of the status quo to provide services to the public and alleviate poverty.

By Manass Nyainda | 13 hours ago

By Manass Nyainda | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Chaotic scenes in assembly as Nyamira MCAs wrestle

The leaders threw caution to the wind and traded blows and kicks on the floor of the House.

By Stanley Ongwae | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Senate passes Division of Revenue Bill

By Brian Otieno | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Uhuru, Raila flurry of meetings on 2022 succession politics

By Standard Team | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Big dreams for Abdulkadir Haji on his first day in Senate

When newly-elected Garissa Senator Haji Abdulkadir Mohamed stood to give his maiden speech in Senate yesterday.

By Judah Ben-Hur | 17 hours ago

By Judah Ben-Hur | 17 hours ago

Somali's president Mohammed Farmajo has signed a law extending his mandate

VIDEO

Somali's president Mohammed Farmajo has signed a law extending his mandate

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Tea sector woes: Row over KTDA directors

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Pain at the pump: Fuel prices expected to go up

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Business Continuity: Small scale businesses forced to adapt after the pandemic hit

1 hour ago

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SPORTS

Kenyan heavyweight boxer Ajowi wins SJAK March 2021 award

By Ben Ahenda | 1 hour ago

Kenyan heavyweight boxer Ajowi wins SJAK March 2021 award

From chokers to contenders, PSG bury Champions League ghosts

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

From chokers to contenders, PSG bury Champions League ghosts

Neymar speaks on his contract situation at PSG

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Neymar speaks on his contract situation at PSG

PREMIER LEAGUE: Police charge man with racially abusing star

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

PREMIER LEAGUE: Police charge man with racially abusing star

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Only the flexible will thrive

Only the flexible will thrive

By XN Iraki | 8 hours ago

IMF identifies 51 projects to benefit from Eurobond

IMF identifies 51 projects to benefit from Eurobond

By Dominic Omondi | 9 hours ago

The Obamas: The clan that gave the World a leader

The Obamas: The clan that gave the World a leader

The Obamas: The clan that gave the World a leader

Folklore has it that, piqued by a chief, Hussein Obama told him that his clan would produce a global leader.

By Bethuel Oduo | 4 hours ago

How to get a head hunter to notice you

How to get a head hunter to notice you

By Winnie Makena | 10 hours ago

Dormant projects to be axed as part of Sh253b loan deal

Dormant projects to be axed as part of Sh253b loan deal

By Dominic Omondi | 12 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

14^th April 2021

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

09^th April 2021

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

24^th March 2021

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

17^th March 2021

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

11^th March 2021

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

11^th March 2021

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

11^th March 2021

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

19^th February 2021

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

17^th February 2021

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

16^th February 2021

Sonko's day in court

Sonko's day in court

04^th February 2021

When Millicent Omanga was determined to have her way

When Millicent Omanga was determined to have her way

02^nd February 2021

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OPINION

Poor leadership and funding are hurting our universities

By Agumba Ndaloh | 20 hours ago

Poor leadership and funding are hurting our universities

Jubilee should own up to its blunders and seek solutions

By Leonard Khafafa | 20 hours ago

Jubilee should own up to its blunders and seek solutions

CS directive on school reopening welcome, but we must not drop the ball

By Editorial | 20 hours ago

CS directive on school reopening welcome, but we must not drop the ball

Samia Suluhu asserts authority with fast solutions

By Macharia Munene | 21 hours ago

Samia Suluhu asserts authority with fast solutions

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FACT CHECK

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

The original photo was taken when Biden on the campaign trail made a brief stop in Michigan to buy a few items for his grandchildren.

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

FACT CHECK

By Macharia Kamau | 2 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 3 days ago

Why I shared my breast milk with babies I never met

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

How mother of two turned what started as extra bags of milk in her freezer into a philanthropic mission.

By Gardy Chacha | 17 hours ago

26 dead, 991 test positive for Covid-19 in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Robert Abong'o | 23 hours ago

U.S. calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Australia reports second Astrazeneca blood clot case, vaccine rollout steady

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Femi One responds to Ochungulo family for mocking her career two years ago

By Solomon Koko and Fay Ngina | 1 hour ago

Femi One responds to Ochungulo family for mocking her career two years ago

Travelling during the Covid-19 pandemic

By Peter Muiruri | 2 hours ago

Travelling during the Covid-19 pandemic

Woman catfished by fake Prince Harry tries to sue royal for 'promising to marry her'

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Woman catfished by fake Prince Harry tries to sue royal for 'promising to marry her'

Mayweather splurges 80k dollars on Hermes Birkini bags

By Peris Wambugu | 3 hours ago

Mayweather splurges 80k dollars on Hermes Birkini bags

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THE NAIROBIAN

Omingo Magara to Kisii man: I will not take DNA test, I never met your mother

Omingo Magara to Kisii man: I will not take DNA test, I never met your mother

By Edwin Nyarangi Biyogo | 1 hour ago

My husband stabbed me with a sword before killing himself

My husband stabbed me with a sword before killing himself

By Silas Nyamweya | 4 hours ago

I’m a single man, she's not my girlfriend: Says city lawyer in erotic video

I’m a single man, she's not my girlfriend: Says city lawyer in erotic video

SCANDALS

By Esther Dianah | 1 day ago

Drunk man stripped naked, harassed for refusing to pay bill

Drunk man stripped naked, harassed for refusing to pay bill

SCANDALS

By Osinde Obare | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

By Smart Harvest | 1 day ago

Tea farmers defy court order, proceed to elect new office holders

By Standard Team | 2 days ago

Poorly run hatcheries lead to rise in Fowl pox disease

By Dr Watson Messo | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Are you an introvert? Here are tips on how you can be more social

By Lolita Bunde | 5 hours ago

Are you an introvert? Here are tips on how you can be more social

Five phases that may come in your relationship

By Esther Muchene | 6 hours ago

Five phases that may come in your relationship

Five parenting mistakes that destroy kids’ mental strength

By Esther Muchene | 6 hours ago

Five parenting mistakes that destroy kids’ mental strength

Bridgerton boss Shonda Rhimes doesn't understand the upset over Rege-Jean Page's exit

By Mirror | 7 hours ago

Bridgerton boss Shonda Rhimes doesn't understand the upset over Rege-Jean Page's exit