Kirubi to be buried on Saturday in Thika

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Businessman Chris Kirubi will be buried on Saturday, June 19 at his Thika Farm in Kiambu County, Capital FM reports. A funeral service is sche...
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By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

Kirubi to be buried on Saturday in Thika

This man Jakoyo: MP’s last message to Raila Odinga

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This man Jakoyo: MP’s last message to Raila Odinga

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 hour ago

Jubilee poached me – Mwaura

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Jubilee poached me – Mwaura

By Winfrey Owino | 4 hours ago

MPs flag Sh40b lawsuit against State broadcaster KBC in the UK

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By Frankline Sunday | 3 hours ago

Karim Khan sworn in as new ICC chief prosecutor

Europe

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Step up trade with us, outgoing Belgium envoy challenges Kenyan businessmen

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By Patrick Vidija | 3 hours ago

Sh3.6m fraud case against Pastor Ng'ang'a adjourned

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By Collins Kweyu | 6 hours ago

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LATEST

AFC Leopards rally to hold Sofapaka as K'Ogalo, Wazito win

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KCB go top of FKF Premier League table

By Washington Onyango | 42 minutes ago

KCB go top of FKF Premier League table

Wimbledon cuts 2021 prize purse by 5%

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Wimbledon cuts 2021 prize purse by 5%

This man Jakoyo: MP’s last message to Raila Odinga

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 hour ago

This man Jakoyo: MP’s last message to Raila Odinga

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NATIONAL

Three arrested for kidnapping elderly man in Kitale

By Betty Njeru | 5 hours ago

Three arrested for kidnapping elderly man in Kitale

Living in the shadows of Knut’s past victories

By Amos Kareithi | 17 hours ago

Living in the shadows of Knut’s past victories

Tyranny of numbers: The blocs and votes that will shape 2022 poll

By Kamau Ngotho | 17 hours ago

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China swamps Kenya with onions

By Dominic Omondi | 17 hours ago

China swamps Kenya with onions

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COUNTIES

Chinese man found with guns, bullets handed over to anti-terror police

A 42-year-old Chinese national in whose house police recovered weapons has been handed over to anti-terror police.

By Kamore Maina | 1 hour ago

Chinese man found with guns, bullets handed over to anti-terror police

By Kamore Maina | 1 hour ago

Homa Bay ECDE teacher shot dead while washing utensils

By James Omoro | 5 hours ago

Chinese man arrested in possession of 4 firearms, 201 bullets

By Kamore Maina | 6 hours ago

20 pupils of a Nyandarua school test positive for Covid-19

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 6 hours ago

Makueni MCA dies in a road accident

By Stephen Nzioka | 21 hours ago

Protests as body of missing girl dumped near state agency staff quarters

By Stephen Rutto | 22 hours ago

Search for body of class six pupil ends in vain

By Stephen Nzioka | 22 hours ago

NMS postpones third test run of Green Park Terminus

By Winfrey Owino | 23 hours ago

Man kills university student in packed hostel

By Gitau Wanyoike | 1 day ago

The Midiwo family loses 4 members in 2 weeks

By Olivia Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Midiwo was in Nairobi to celebrate his children's academic milestones

By Olivia Odhiambo | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Yatani goes after digital lenders with licence plan

BUSINESS

Treasury eyes exorbitant interest rates charged by firms as number of borrowers grows..

By Awal Mohammed and Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

The revelations of a drive through a ghost city

OPINION

The only sign of life were the bright sparks falling on the wayside from the welding on the expressway under construction. .

By XN Iraki | 17 hours ago

Overcoming the growth challenges I faced early in business

ENTERPRISE

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 17 hours ago

Transforming a loss maker into a force for community growth

ENTERPRISE

By Fredrick Obura | 17 hours ago

Keeping our restaurant business afloat in a pandemic

ENTERPRISE

By Esther Dianah | 17 hours ago

Like moth to a flame, attract investors

OPINION

By Pauline Muindi | 17 hours ago

Chairmanless KPA to have no MD soon

BUSINESS

By Willis Oketch | 17 hours ago

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OPINION

Online presence can boost small businesses' fortunes

By Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde | 1 hour ago

Online presence can boost small businesses' fortunes

Form 1 selection puzzle and the ensuing buzzle

By Akisa Wandera | 1 hour ago

Form 1 selection puzzle and the ensuing buzzle

Seven-year-old driver? He could be a racing champion in the making

By Carolyne Nyangor | 2 hours ago

Seven-year-old driver? He could be a racing champion in the making

Why the president should not assent to narcotics control Bill

By Bernice Apondi | 8 hours ago

Why the president should not assent to narcotics control Bill

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POLITICS

Ruto publicly embraces UDA

Ruto says the Head of State intentionally wrecked the Jubilee Party to support regional parties.

By Fred Kagonye | 7 hours ago

By Fred Kagonye | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Isaac Mwaura calls for review of political party nomination rules

Isaac Mwaura said when nominated politicians are gagged the representation suffers from "institutionalised marginalisation".

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Governors leave air conditioned offices to solidify political bases

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Duale mocks Raila, Kalonzo union, says why it will flop

Duale says the handshake has finished Raila politically and will dent his popularity during 2022 presidential polls

By Mireri Junior | 3 days ago

By Mireri Junior | 3 days ago

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The Diplomat: Kenya-Belgium relations and impact of development cooperation between the two states

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SPORTS

AFC Leopards rally to hold Sofapaka as K'Ogalo, Wazito win

By Washington Onyango | 15 minutes ago

AFC Leopards rally to hold Sofapaka as K'Ogalo, Wazito win

KCB go top of FKF Premier League table

By Washington Onyango | 42 minutes ago

KCB go top of FKF Premier League table

Wimbledon cuts 2021 prize purse by 5%

By Reuters | 57 minutes ago

Wimbledon cuts 2021 prize purse by 5%

Coach: Croatia will not man-mark free-scoring striker

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Coach: Croatia will not man-mark free-scoring striker

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

TB Joshua to be buried at his synagogue, wife set to take over

TB Joshua to be buried at his synagogue, wife set to take over

By Too Jared | 2 hours ago

Sh3.6m fraud case against Pastor Ng'ang'a adjourned

Sh3.6m fraud case against Pastor Ng'ang'a adjourned

By Collins Kweyu | 6 hours ago

This man Jakoyo: MP’s last message to Raila Odinga

This man Jakoyo: MP’s last message to Raila Odinga

This man Jakoyo: MP’s last message to Raila Odinga

In a passionate speech, Jakoyo promised to unleash a bombshell about moles in ODM’s camp.

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 hour ago

Ruto publicly embraces UDA

Ruto publicly embraces UDA

By Fred Kagonye | 7 hours ago

Tyranny of numbers: The blocs and votes that will shape 2022 poll

Tyranny of numbers: The blocs and votes that will shape 2022 poll

By Kamau Ngotho | 17 hours ago

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PODCASTS

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Podcast: Kenya slipping into anarchy; time to speak out - Maraga

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PICTURE POWER

Best of the Euro 2020

Best of the Euro 2020

16^th June 2021

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

10^th June 2021

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

10^th June 2021

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

22^nd May 2021

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

21^st May 2021

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

21^st May 2021

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

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WORLD

TB Joshua to be buried at his synagogue, wife set to take over

By Too Jared | 2 hours ago

TB Joshua to be buried at his synagogue, wife set to take over

Israel strikes Hamas sites over fire balloons, challenging truce

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Israel strikes Hamas sites over fire balloons, challenging truce

Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of Covid-19

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of Covid-19

Wide disagreements, low expectations as Biden, Putin meet

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Wide disagreements, low expectations as Biden, Putin meet

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FACT CHECK

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

While there may be some children who are at a higher risk of getting the severe disease, those children potentially could be prioritised

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

FACT CHECK

By Patrick Vidija | 10 days ago

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 10 days ago

Report: Covid-19 risks rolling back gains made in war on HIV

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The report also showed that Kenya’s HIV prevalence is 4.3 per cent with 5.5 per cent being women and 2.9 per cent men.

By Vivianne Wandera | 9 hours ago

456 contract virus as more males embrace second Covid-19 jab

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 23 hours ago

AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 1 day ago

CNN anchor discloses her battle with ovarian cancer on TV

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jada Pinkett Smith shares unreleased Tupac poem ahead of his 50th birthday

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Jada Pinkett Smith shares unreleased Tupac poem ahead of his 50th birthday

How to retrieve your KRA iTax email address

By Fay Ngina | 3 hours ago

How to retrieve your KRA iTax email address

Nine phrases you should never say to your woman

By Angela Kintu | 4 hours ago

Nine phrases you should never say to your woman

Kim Kardashian shares gushing birthday tribute to first-born daughter North as she turns 8

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

Kim Kardashian shares gushing birthday tribute to first-born daughter North as she turns 8

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THE NAIROBIAN

Juicy gossip is our way of life

Juicy gossip is our way of life

By Uncle Gil | 9 hours ago

There are no ghost-workers in government- SRC boss

There are no ghost-workers in government- SRC boss

By Silas Nyamweya | 22 hours ago

Do cultural elders have any relevance in modern politics?

Do cultural elders have any relevance in modern politics?

POLITICS

By Eric Nyakagwa | 1 day ago

The child is mine: Married woman and workmate fight over child's paternity

The child is mine: Married woman and workmate fight over child's paternity

NEWS

By Julius Chepkwony | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

When nasal discharge is a sign of disease

When nasal discharge is a sign of disease

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 1 day ago

Why your nine-month-old chicken are yet to start laying eggs

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

Secrets for bumper tomato harvest

By George Mbakaya | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Kim Kardashian shares gushing birthday tribute to daughter North as she turns 8

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Kim Kardashian shares gushing birthday tribute to daughter North as she turns 8

What to do if your child goes missing

By Rosa Agutu | 5 hours ago

What to do if your child goes missing

Naomi Campbell gives rare glimpse at her daughter as baby wears tiny Gucci shoes

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

Naomi Campbell gives rare glimpse at her daughter as baby wears tiny Gucci shoes

#FashionTips: How to colour block an outfit in five basic steps

By Lolita Bunde | 5 hours ago

#FashionTips: How to colour block an outfit in five basic steps