How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

Politics

Deputy President William Ruto’s political path could get rockier if allies of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga make good their threats to impeach him in the National Assembly. Buoyed by Thursday’s victory on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2...

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

Health & Science

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 hours ago

Bensoul on soul music, Sauti Sol and Ben Pol

Standard Entertainment

Bensoul on soul music, Sauti Sol and Ben Pol

By Tony Mochama | 3 hours ago

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

Africa

By Special Correspondent | 3 hours ago

Nyeri tycoon accused of son’s murder dies

Central

By Clement Masombo | 3 hours ago

The death of a god

National

By Amos Kareithi | 6 hours ago

Key suspect in Jennifer Wambua murder arrested

Nairobi

By Brian Okoth | 4 hours ago

.

NATIONAL

Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

By James Wanzala | 3 hours ago

Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

Tuju awarded for role in championing gender rights

By Jennifer Anyango | 9 hours ago

Tuju awarded for role in championing gender rights

Linturi was arrested for fraud: Matiang’i

By Fred Kagonye | 12 hours ago

Linturi was arrested for fraud: Matiang’i

I did not betray Ruto, Ngunjiri explains why he voted for BBI

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 17 hours ago

I did not betray Ruto, Ngunjiri explains why he voted for BBI

.

COUNTIES

County could have lost Sh 2.8 billion to ghost workers

Leadership has been put under task to explain how the devolved unit lost Sh2.8 billion in salaries allegedly paid to ghost workers.

By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae | 3 hours ago

County could have lost Sh 2.8 billion to ghost workers

By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae | 3 hours ago

Four killed in Gilgil road accident

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 5 hours ago

Southern Bypass crash: Ngugi, a man of the people

By Mate Tongola | 9 hours ago

Battle to replace Bonchari MP heats up

By Erick Abuga | 11 hours ago

17,000 free mosquito nets stolen in Kisumu

By Harold Odhiambo | 13 hours ago

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

By Denish Ochieng | 13 hours ago

Kemsa resumes supplies to Kakamega County

By Benard Lusigi | 13 hours ago

BBI Bill: Wajir civil groups protest addition of 70 constituencies

By Patrick Vidija | 17 hours ago

Trader to plead to charges of forging land documents

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

Taita-Taveta University gets new VC

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 1 day ago

Five killed as gold mine collapses in Ikolomani

By Robert Amalemba | 1 day ago

.

BUSINESS

First ship to dock Lamu Port on May 20

BUSINESS

The gigantic ship, owned by the Denmark-based Maersk Logistic Shipping Line, will be fitted with cargo handling gear for loading and offloading..

By Patrick Beja | 2 hours ago

CBK to liquidate Charterhouse

BUSINESS NEWS

A report by the statutory manager on May 6 recommended that the bank be liquidated.

By Fredrick Obura | 12 hours ago

Capital markets approves Crown Paints rights issue

BUSINESS NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 13 hours ago

Kenatco’s 25-year journey to break free from bankruptcy

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Wainaina Wambu | 14 hours ago

Standard Group launches interactive digital content platform

BUSINESS

By Peter Theuri | 15 hours ago

Of Fort Smith and history that Kenyans chose to forget

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By XN Iraki | 15 hours ago

Lighting up rural Kenya: Energy agency to double county investments

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 16 hours ago

.

WORLD

Ousting hold-out regional governor, Congo's president tightens control

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

Ousting hold-out regional governor, Congo's president tightens control

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

By Standard Reporter | 17 hours ago

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

By A.P | 1 day ago

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

.

POLITICS

Wajir Governor Abdi Mohamud’s impeachment trial begins next week

The county assembly cited the actions of the county boss to be in breach of Articles 235 of the Constitution.

By Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto reacts to BBI vote outcome

DP says he respects the outcome of the vote and will respect Kenyans' choice during the referendum

By Mireri Junior | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee to contest ruling on expelled senators

By Jennifer Anyango | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee, UDA in war of words over MPs monthly subscription

By Moses Nyamori | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

How Uhuru, Raila clipped BBI attack

President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila used both carrot and stick to whip the MPs to support the Bill.

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 19 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 19 hours ago

Standard Group officially relaunches it's E-Paper platform with a new improved user experience

VIDEO

Standard Group officially relaunches it's E-Paper platform with a new improved user experience

4 hours ago

VIDEO

Senator Gideon Moi joined a section of Muslim leaders for the Iftar a fast-breaking meal

4 hours ago

VIDEO

World Password Day: Push on boosting cyber security and to safeguard online information

4 hours ago

VIDEO

History as country embarks on wildlife census exercise starting at Shimba Hills National Reserve

4 hours ago

.

SPORTS

Kenyan referees to officiate at Tokyo Olympics

By Washington Onyango | 33 minutes ago

Kenyan referees to officiate at Tokyo Olympics

KRU recalls Lionesses from Rugby Africa Camp in Tunisia

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

KRU recalls Lionesses from Rugby Africa Camp in Tunisia

Star on fire as Lille edge closer to French Ligue 1 title

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Star on fire as Lille edge closer to French Ligue 1 title

Newcastle stun Vardy's Leicester to all but ensure safety

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Newcastle stun Vardy's Leicester to all but ensure safety

.

THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 hours ago

Bensoul on soul music, Sauti Sol and Ben Pol

Bensoul on soul music, Sauti Sol and Ben Pol

By Tony Mochama | 3 hours ago

How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

The win has added a spring to the steps of Raila’s allies and given them the threat of impeachment to hang over the DP’s head.

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

By Special Correspondent | 3 hours ago

The death of a god

The death of a god

By Amos Kareithi | 6 hours ago

.

PICTURE POWER

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

05^th May 2021

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

30^th April 2021

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

29^th April 2021

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

28^th April 2021

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

28^th April 2021

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

24^th April 2021

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

23^rd April 2021

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

23^rd April 2021

Church group arrested for curfew violation

Church group arrested for curfew violation

22^nd April 2021

Judo: Fighting it out

Judo: Fighting it out

22^nd April 2021

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

15^th April 2021

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

15^th April 2021

.

TAKE A BREAK

How long can it take you to solve a Standard Crossword? Challenge yourself now...

Standard Gaming

Break the monotony, excercise your problem solving skills. Play today's Sudoku ...

Standard Gaming

Join our leaderboard today, FLEX your gaming intelect. Solve Cryptic Crossword Puzzle..

Standard Gaming

.

OPINION

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

By Njonjo Kihuria | 3 hours ago

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

Nairobi must learn quickly to catch up with developed cities

By Timothy Wanyonyi | 3 hours ago

Nairobi must learn quickly to catch up with developed cities

Graft war calls for strong institutions and elite consensus

By Ken Opalo | 6 hours ago

Graft war calls for strong institutions and elite consensus

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

By Peter Kimani | 19 hours ago

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

.

FACT CHECK

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The speed limits in Kenya are 50 km/h in town and 110 km/h outside of towns and cities.

By Fred Kagonye | 11 hours ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 1 day ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 10 days ago

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Breathing easy: Experts say it reduces lung virus levels and damage in 12 hours

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 hours ago

568 test positive for Covid-19, positivity rate at 6.3 per cent

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Too Jared | 10 hours ago

Five more test positive for Indian Covid-19 variant in Kisumu

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 13 hours ago

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gloria Milimu | 19 hours ago

Subscribe to The Standard epaper

The Standard

Read The Standard newspaper without interuption on all your devices.

The Nairobian

Read The Nairobian newspaper for Sh35.00 only.

Travelog

Read the Travelog magazine online for FREE

.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jemutai: Hamo asked for DNA test

By Vincent Kejitan | 12 hours ago

Jemutai: Hamo asked for DNA test

Keeping up with celebrities: the never ending splits

By Alfayo Onyango | 15 hours ago

Keeping up with celebrities: the never ending splits

Ethical Fashion Podcast: Meet Uganda's top model agent Joram Muzira

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 15 hours ago

Ethical Fashion Podcast: Meet Uganda's top model agent Joram Muzira

Marilyn Nduku: Catch me dead wearing bright eye shadow

By Solomon Koko | 15 hours ago

Marilyn Nduku: Catch me dead wearing bright eye shadow

.

THE NAIROBIAN

Female cop wed two junior officers

Female cop wed two junior officers

By Nairobian reporter | 9 hours ago

Sleeping with the fishes: Sagana's flowing graveyard

Sleeping with the fishes: Sagana's flowing graveyard

By Ndungu Gachane | 9 hours ago

Mzee Kibor now seeks heavenly riches

Mzee Kibor now seeks heavenly riches

NEWS

By Fred Kibor | 15 hours ago

Korean accused of attacking landlord with plate over rent row

Korean accused of attacking landlord with plate over rent row

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 16 hours ago

.

FARM KENYA

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

By Brian Kisanji | 19 hours ago

Windfall as farmers get superior quality coffee

By Lydia Nyawira | 1 day ago

Crackdown starts against farmers flouting potato packaging rule

By Japheth Makau | 2 days ago

.

EVE WOMAN

My leg was amputated after I was denied medical attention

By Stephen Rutto | 14 hours ago

My leg was amputated after I was denied medical attention

Ethical Fashion Initiative: Meet Uganda's Top Model Agent Joram Muzira

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 15 hours ago

Ethical Fashion Initiative: Meet Uganda's Top Model Agent Joram Muzira

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’

By Mirror | 15 hours ago

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’

Six top tips for 'uncoupling' after lockdown as couples fear separation anxiety

By Mirror | 16 hours ago

Six top tips for 'uncoupling' after lockdown as couples fear separation anxiety