Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Politics

MPs allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday faced off with their colleagues allied to Deputy President William Ruto over the Constitution ...

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 37 minutes ago

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Parents worry long holidays will expose learners to harm

Education

Parents worry long holidays will expose learners to harm

By Augustine Oduor | 37 minutes ago

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

National

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

By Isaiah Gwengi | 37 minutes ago

Standard Group launches interactive digital content platform

National

By Peter Theuri | 37 minutes ago

Echoes: Getting a driving licence was no mean feat for Kenyan motorists

National

By Amos Kareithi | 37 minutes ago

National Assembly passes BBI bill

National

By Jael Mboga | 2 hours ago

Why elders in Pokot banned alcohol

Rift Valley

By Stephen Rutto and Irissheel Shanzu | 9 hours ago

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NATIONAL

SRC approves new allowances for regional heads, chiefs

By Allan Mungai | 37 minutes ago

SRC approves new allowances for regional heads, chiefs

Reprieve for Westgate over Sh600 million tax dispute

By Julius Chepkwony | 37 minutes ago

Reprieve for Westgate over Sh600 million tax dispute

Man captured with Turkish rebel leader's kin freed

By Kamore Maina | 37 minutes ago

Man captured with Turkish rebel leader's kin freed

Kenyan, Nigerian charged with obtaining money falsely

By Collins Kweyu | 37 minutes ago

Kenyan, Nigerian charged with obtaining money falsely

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COUNTIES

Trader to plead to charges of forging land documents

A businessman accused of registering the title of a prime land in Nairobi’s South C Estate will be charged today after a court deferred his plea.

By Paul Ogemba | 37 minutes ago

Trader to plead to charges of forging land documents

By Paul Ogemba | 37 minutes ago

Taita-Taveta University gets new VC

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 37 minutes ago

Five killed as gold mine collapses in Ikolomani

By Robert Amalemba | 3 hours ago

Southern Bypass crash victim identified

By Mate Tongola | 6 hours ago

PDP links rock Migori Assembly as MCAs oust majority leader, whip

By Anne Atieno | 7 hours ago

Bar maid to serve jail term for stealing from employer

By Jane Mugambi | 7 hours ago

How Benjamin Imbai was killed

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 9 hours ago

Sexual relations with a cousin: What the law says

By Brian Okoth and Winfrey Owino | 11 hours ago

Grief as sisters drown in Narok river

By Robert Kiplagat | 12 hours ago

BMW driver dies after hitting truck on the Southern Bypass

By Mate Tongola | 14 hours ago

Why donkey meat could soon be on your plate

By Antony Gitonga | 15 hours ago

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BUSINESS

World food price index climbs in April, highest since mid-2014 -FAO

BUSINESS NEWS

FAO raised its forecast for global cereal production in 2020 by 1.7 million tonnes to 2.767 billion tonnes, 2.1 per cent up on 2019 levels..

By Reuters | 12 hours ago

Why the cost of your breakfast is set to go up

BUSINESS NEWS

The cost of your breakfast is set to go up. .

By Macharia Kamau | 14 hours ago

Cargo agents fault clearance system

BUSINESS NEWS

By Patrick Beja | 14 hours ago

Cranes and forklifts: Lamu port's logistical nightmare

BUSINESS NEWS

By Philip Mwakio | 15 hours ago

Inside Sh32b plan to revamp railway system

BUSINESS NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 15 hours ago

EAC seeks tighter hug from 'Russian bear'

BUSINESS NEWS

By Philip Mwakio | 15 hours ago

More firms prefer bigger office space

BUSINESS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

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WORLD

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

By A.P | 37 minutes ago

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

U.S. reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to COVID vaccine

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

U.S. reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to COVID vaccine

Former Ugandan rebel commander Ongwen sentenced to 25 years in prison

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Former Ugandan rebel commander Ongwen sentenced to 25 years in prison

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POLITICS

Committee summons Governor Obado over audit issues

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been summoned to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts and Investment Committee to respond to audit queries.

By Eric Abuga | 37 minutes ago

By Eric Abuga | 37 minutes ago

POLITICS

Senators vote to consider Wajir Governor's impeachment through committee

Senate has constituted an 11 member select committee to probe the impeachment charges brought against embattled Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi.

By Brian Otieno | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Eyes on Senate as Uhuru, Raila ask parliamentarians to pass BBI bill

By Patrick Vidija | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Otiende: My removal from JLAC has nothing to do with BBI

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Puzzle of SMS, tweet that sunk Raila ally

Details have emerged on the intrigues behind the ouster of Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo from a parliamentary committee.

By Moses Nyamori and James Omoro | 18 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori and James Omoro | 18 hours ago

BREAKING NEWS: National Assembly passes the BBI bill

VIDEO

BREAKING NEWS: National Assembly passes the BBI bill

6 minutes ago

VIDEO

ICC sentences former child soldier Dominic Ongwen to 25 years in prison for war crimes in Uganda

44 minutes ago

VIDEO

Senate establishes select 11 member committee to investigate impeachment of Wajir Governor

50 minutes ago

VIDEO

"You won't silence me," besieged Siaya Senator James Orengo tells ODM leaders

56 minutes ago

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SPORTS

Rachier: There is no match fixing at K'Ogalo

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 5 hours ago

Rachier: There is no match fixing at K'Ogalo

Why Kenyan boxing has taken a knockout blow

By John Nene | 9 hours ago

Why Kenyan boxing has taken a knockout blow

CAF postpones FIFA World Cup qualifiers

By Washington Onyango | 11 hours ago

CAF postpones FIFA World Cup qualifiers

New date set for Eldoret City Marathon

By Stephen Rutto | 11 hours ago

New date set for Eldoret City Marathon

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

By Isaiah Gwengi | 37 minutes ago

Echoes: Getting a driving licence was no mean feat for Kenyan motorists

Echoes: Getting a driving licence was no mean feat for Kenyan motorists

By Amos Kareithi | 37 minutes ago

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

The pro-Handshake team put up a spirited fight for the passage of the Bill, citing several benefits from the proposed changes.

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 37 minutes ago

Rachier: There is no match fixing at K'Ogalo

Rachier: There is no match fixing at K'Ogalo

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 5 hours ago

Southern Bypass crash victim identified

Southern Bypass crash victim identified

By Mate Tongola | 6 hours ago

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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

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OPINION

Lack of national values is killing us

By Wycliffe Osabwa | 37 minutes ago

Lack of national values is killing us

Lack of values at the family level to blame for national moral rot

By Wycliffe Osabwa | 37 minutes ago

Lack of values at the family level to blame for national moral rot

Elgeyo Marakwet should leverage on athletics to boost tourism

By Janet Kimeto | 37 minutes ago

Elgeyo Marakwet should leverage on athletics to boost tourism

Proposed Bill aims to transform digital space

By Elisha Odhiambo | 37 minutes ago

Proposed Bill aims to transform digital space

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FACT CHECK

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

The 18 passengers will have to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to confirm the results.

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 16 hours ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 9 days ago

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

EXPLAINERS

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Dr Chibanzi Mwachonda loses KMPDU secretary general post

HEALTH & SCIENCE

In December last year, he called off a planned medics’ strike for 14 days to allow for dialogue.

By Jael Mboga | 4 hours ago

1,086 admitted as 705 more test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 8 hours ago

Medics plead to have ARVs at port released

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

Cancer: Why men should take a pregnancy test

MEN'S HEALTH

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Influencers, politicians and celebrities raise millions for little Ayah’s medical fund

By Solomon Koko | 8 hours ago

Influencers, politicians and celebrities raise millions for little Ayah’s medical fund

'Real-life Sleeping Beauty', 17, with rare condition spends weeks asleep without waking up

By Mirror | 9 hours ago

'Real-life Sleeping Beauty', 17, with rare condition spends weeks asleep without waking up

Frank McRea dead - James Bond and Last Action Hero star dies of heart attack

By Mirror | 9 hours ago

Frank McRea dead - James Bond and Last Action Hero star dies of heart attack

Kenyan film 'Softie' picked for Peabody awards

By Winnie Makena | 11 hours ago

Kenyan film 'Softie' picked for Peabody awards

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THE NAIROBIAN

No, the boy child has not been neglected

No, the boy child has not been neglected

By James Wanzala | 6 hours ago

Kabi WaJesus: Baby Abby is mine, I got her before I was born again

Kabi WaJesus: Baby Abby is mine, I got her before I was born again

By Fay Ngina | 10 hours ago

Here are ten types of Kenyan cops

Here are ten types of Kenyan cops

TEN THINGS

By David Odongo | 15 hours ago

It's complicated: Why cops are ruthless with ordinary citizens

It's complicated: Why cops are ruthless with ordinary citizens

BLOGS

By Cosmas Butunyi | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Windfall as farmers get superior quality coffee

Windfall as farmers get superior quality coffee

By Lydia Nyawira | 2 hours ago

Crackdown starts against farmers flouting potato packaging rule

By Japheth Makau | 1 day ago

Top cover crops to break disease cycles

By George Mbakaya | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

How to cope with loss when you live alone - 5 ideas to help you feel better

By Mirror | 12 hours ago

How to cope with loss when you live alone - 5 ideas to help you feel better

Family waited for nearly three months to receive body of kin

By Stephen Rutto | 12 hours ago

Family waited for nearly three months to receive body of kin

Four of my friends died while another had her ears chopped off in Saudi Arabia

By Stephen Rutto | 13 hours ago

Four of my friends died while another had her ears chopped off in Saudi Arabia

Why you need a girl tribe

By Andanje Wobanda | 13 hours ago

Why you need a girl tribe