To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

National

Deputy President William Ruto was among the very first national leaders off the blocks. As soon as the five-judge bench finished pronouncing itself on the BBI Bill, he hit social media with a celebratory message. He welcomed the court verdict as divine, democratic and exempla...

By Special Correspondent | 3 hours ago

To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

National

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

By Isaiah Gwengi | 3 hours ago

Rich wazungus who invested in love but are now penniless

National

Rich wazungus who invested in love but are now penniless

By Joackim Bwana and Weldon Kipkemoi | 3 hours ago

BBI : The king must retreat and commune with the gods

National

By Patrick Muinde | 3 hours ago

BBI ruling turns spotlight on Raila and his political future

National

By Oscar Obonyo | 3 hours ago

Coast music group that wowed Suluhu

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Great beauty in the Rift

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NATIONAL

Re-start inclusive conversation to save BBI, Mudavadi says

By Jacob Ng'etich | 5 hours ago

Re-start inclusive conversation to save BBI, Mudavadi says

Top police officer in hospital after collapsing at his Nairobi home

By Standard Reporter | 16 hours ago

Top police officer in hospital after collapsing at his Nairobi home

Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

By Saturday Standard Team | 1 day ago

Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

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COUNTIES

Is Karen Ward staring at a by-election after bribery conviction?

MCA David Mberia was convicted of soliciting and accepting a Sh1.7 million bribe from a private school in February this year.

By Josephat Thiong'o | 7 hours ago

Is Karen Ward staring at a by-election after bribery conviction?

By Josephat Thiong'o | 7 hours ago

Kang'ata urges BBI promoters to explore parliamentary route

By Jacinta Mutura | 7 hours ago

Palestine Embassy hails Kenya over stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza

By Mireri Junior | 11 hours ago

Granny held over stolen nets

By Kevine Omollo | 12 hours ago

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

By Jackline Inyanji | 15 hours ago

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

By Stephen Rutto | 17 hours ago

The silent man; Philip Ochieng, laid to rest

By Caleb Kingwara and Anne Atieno | 21 hours ago

ODM, UDA protest as police storm Ongwae's home over Bonchari by election

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 1 day ago

Youth leaders accuse NMS of harassment after City toilets' closure

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

List of Nairobi estates affected by power outage

By Fred Kagonye | 1 day ago

Police disperse Nyoro supporters in Murang’a

By Boniface Gikandi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Kenya needs a new tax policy that will drive the economy forward

OPINION

Now more than ever, there is a great need to have a new tax policy that outlines the principles that will guide the Kenyan economy into prosperity..

By Ken Gichinga | 3 hours ago

I left well-paying job in US to do farming in my village

BUSINESS

Having lost millions he had saved while in the US, Jacktone Ambole embarked on aggressive mixed farming and it is paying off..

By Nathan Ochunge | 17 hours ago

How to reap handsome returns by keeping tilapia in your backyard

MONEY & CAREERS

By Jennifer Anyango | 18 hours ago

High fuel cost weighs down bodaboda operators

BUSINESS

By Noah Kipkemboi | 19 hours ago

Farmer defies odds to make his fortune in parched land

MONEY & CAREERS

By Peter Theuri | 23 hours ago

Money: More than a medium of exchange, a store of value

BUSINESS

By Meresia Aloo | 1 day ago

Why you need to start saving in your 20’s

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 1 day ago

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OPINION

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

By Julie Soweto Aullo | 1 day ago

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

By Billow Khalid | 1 day ago

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

By Ken Opalo | 1 day ago

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 1 day ago

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

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POLITICS

BBI process is people driven, secretariat says

Junet Mohamed and Dennis Waweru described the ruling as more focused on the task force and deliberately ignored the BBI Secretariat as the promoters.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 7 hours ago

By Jacob Ng'etich | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Down but not out: Raila vows to appeal BBI ruling

ODM leader Raila Odinga vows to continue push for Constitutional reform through BBI; says cause 'unstoppable' as Secretariat heads to appellate court

By Betty Njeru | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila Odinga reacts to BBI shock ruling

By Brian Okoth | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Victim or villain? Wajir governor's long journey in corridors of justice

By Jacob Ngetich | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

New plot to eat into Raila's Nyanza turf as Ruto's allies dig in

The leaders, most of whom are considered “rebels” after falling out with Raila and his ODM party are working under the cover of a generational change.

By Harold Odhiambo | 16 hours ago

By Harold Odhiambo | 16 hours ago

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HEALTH WATCH: Scientists working on developing vaccine that comes in form of a pill & nasal spray

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Olympics Preparations: Kipchoge Keino stadium inspected ahead of track & field olympic trials

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Medics at the Nakuru level-5 hospital have successfully removed a neck tumor from a 4-year-old boy

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SPORTS

Sammy Okoth resigns as Vihiga United coach

By Washington Onyango | 17 minutes ago

Sammy Okoth resigns as Vihiga United coach

Wasteful Stima held by Posta Rangers in Kisumu

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Wasteful Stima held by Posta Rangers in Kisumu

Shujaa finish second at Rugby Africa Solidarity 7s camp

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

Shujaa finish second at Rugby Africa Solidarity 7s camp

Atlético heartbeat away from LaLiga title

By Associated Press | 3 hours ago

Atlético heartbeat away from LaLiga title

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

By Isaiah Gwengi | 3 hours ago

Rich wazungus who invested in love but are now penniless

Rich wazungus who invested in love but are now penniless

By Joackim Bwana and Weldon Kipkemoi | 3 hours ago

To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

The DP asserted that he had more useful things to focus on and that BBI should be left to its owners.

By Special Correspondent | 3 hours ago

BBI : The king must retreat and commune with the gods

BBI : The king must retreat and commune with the gods

By Patrick Muinde | 3 hours ago

BBI ruling turns spotlight on Raila and his political future

BBI ruling turns spotlight on Raila and his political future

By Oscar Obonyo | 3 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

14^th May 2021

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

13^th May 2021

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

13^th May 2021

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

13^th May 2021

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

12^th May 2021

Ramadhan: Muslims faithful at Jamia mosque

Ramadhan: Muslims faithful at Jamia mosque

08^th May 2021

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

08^th May 2021

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

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WORLD

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections

Gaza tower housing AP, Al Jazeera collapses after missile strike

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Gaza tower housing AP, Al Jazeera collapses after missile strike

Uhuru attends Djibouti President’s inauguration

By Fred Kagonye | 14 hours ago

Uhuru attends Djibouti President’s inauguration

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

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FACT CHECK

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday advised that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks.

By Reuters | 17 hours ago

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

FACT CHECK

By Africa Check | 1 day ago

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

EXPLAINERS

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 2 days ago

Kenya’s Covid-19 death toll crosses 3,000

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The Health Ministry says it conducted some 4,436 samples in the last 24 hours, leading to a 6.0 per cent positivity rate

By Betty Njeru | 8 hours ago

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Chebet Birir | 18 hours ago

Covid-19: Eight deaths, 184 recoveries reported

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Kenya still has fewer men than women in nursing: Here is why

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gardy Chacha | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Alex Rodriguez 'sends secret message' to ex Jennifer Lopez as he poses with daughters

By Mirror | 11 hours ago

Alex Rodriguez 'sends secret message' to ex Jennifer Lopez as he poses with daughters

Norway-based Kenyan promoter says business far from normalising

By Stevens Muendo | 11 hours ago

Norway-based Kenyan promoter says business far from normalising

Jacque Maribe celebrates motherhood as son turns seven

By Davis Muli | 14 hours ago

Jacque Maribe celebrates motherhood as son turns seven

Nyota Ndogo: When people said I looked like a ghost, my husband assured me that I was beautiful

By Vincent Kejitan | 14 hours ago

Nyota Ndogo: When people said I looked like a ghost, my husband assured me that I was beautiful

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THE NAIROBIAN

Kentice Tikolo: ‘Boss Lady’ leaves mark in sports, career

Kentice Tikolo: ‘Boss Lady’ leaves mark in sports, career

By Elvince Joshua | 8 hours ago

Nairobi roads unsuitable for mkokoteni- Traffic boss

Nairobi roads unsuitable for mkokoteni- Traffic boss

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 13 hours ago

Mkokoteni economy: Nairobi’s business is driven by handcarts

Mkokoteni economy: Nairobi’s business is driven by handcarts

FEATURES

By Kelvin Kamau | 15 hours ago

After KCSE, what next for kids who love music, drama?

After KCSE, what next for kids who love music, drama?

NEWS

By Tony Mochama | 19 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

By Erastus Mulwa | 1 day ago

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 3 days ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Sex toys and the pandemic: Should you get one?

By Lolita Bunde | 14 hours ago

Sex toys and the pandemic: Should you get one?

Can’t quit red meat? Make it healthier

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 16 hours ago

Can’t quit red meat? Make it healthier

#EveRecipe: Comfort food for gloomy days

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 17 hours ago

#EveRecipe: Comfort food for gloomy days

Confessions: My colleague keeps saying she's our baby's second mum and my wife isn't happy

By Mirror | 17 hours ago

Confessions: My colleague keeps saying she's our baby's second mum and my wife isn't happy