Granny held over stolen nets

Nyanza

Police in Kisumu have arrested a 63-year-old woman in connection with theft of mosquito nets which were stolen from government stores. Police said they recovered 19 bales of nets suspected to be part of those stolen from Rabuor and Nyang’ande two weeks ago. Office...

By Kevine Omollo | 15 minutes ago

Granny held over stolen nets

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

Politics

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

By Harold Odhiambo | 3 hours ago

Uhuru attends Djibouti President’s inauguration

Africa

Uhuru attends Djibouti President’s inauguration

By Fred Kagonye | 2 hours ago

Top police officer in hospital after collapsing at his Nairobi home

National

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Education

By Augustine Oduor | 2 hours ago

Twins beat the odds to score impressive ‘B’

Education

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

Business

By Nathan Ochunge | 5 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

By Saturday Standard Team | 15 hours ago

Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

By Mireri Junior | 21 hours ago

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

By Betty Njeru | 21 hours ago

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

Justice William Ouko appointed Supreme Court judge

By Patrick Vidija | 21 hours ago

Justice William Ouko appointed Supreme Court judge

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COUNTIES

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

The woman’s spouse said he was away from home when the incident occurred.

By Jackline Inyanji | 2 hours ago

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

By Jackline Inyanji | 2 hours ago

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

By Stephen Rutto | 5 hours ago

The silent man; Philip Ochieng, laid to rest

By Caleb Kingwara and Anne Atieno | 9 hours ago

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

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 22 hours ago

Youth leaders accuse NMS of harassment after City toilets' closure

By Mireri Junior | 23 hours 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

Four die in Kibra floods

By Peter Muiruri | 1 day ago

Appeal ruling, Governor Lee Kinyanjui tells BBI proponents

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Bungoma Governor Wangamati questioned over ‘unjustifiable expenditure’

By John Shilitsa | 1 day ago

Senate to decide Wajir Governor Mohamud Abdi’s fate Monday

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

How to reap handsome returns by keeping tilapia in your backyard

MONEY & CAREERS

Modern fish farming is gaining popularity as a way of increasing income and supplementing the already dwindling supply from Lake Victoria..

By Jennifer Anyango | 6 hours ago

High fuel cost weighs down bodaboda operators

BUSINESS

Fuel consumed by the motorbikes varies with how large the engine is; more powerful engines will consume more..

By Noah Kipkemboi | 7 hours ago

Farmer defies odds to make his fortune in parched land

MONEY & CAREERS

By Peter Theuri | 11 hours ago

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

BUSINESS

By Meresia Aloo | 12 hours ago

Why you need to start saving in your 20’s

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 14 hours ago

Motorists lose in fuel price hike as retailers gain

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 15 hours ago

Money is more than a medium of exchange

BUSINESS

By Meresia Aloo | 15 hours ago

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OPINION

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

By Julie Soweto Aullo | 16 hours 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 | 18 hours ago

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

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

By Ken Opalo | 19 hours ago

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 19 hours ago

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

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POLITICS

Which way forward for BBI

Observers say even if promoters successfully appeal the ruling, there might not be enough time for a referendum and General Election.

By Oscar Obonyo | 7 hours ago

By Oscar Obonyo | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Absence of referendum law that sank BBI

Though two House committees foresaw the crisis and drafted legislation, failure to consolidate them dragged out the process.

By Brian Otieno | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Implications of BBI judgment

By Paul Ogemba | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI: Uhuru, Raila back to drawing board

By Special Correspondent | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

We have no interest in impeaching President Uhuru - UDA allied MPs

Members of Parliament allied to UDA say they are not interested in initiating an impeachment process against Uhuru despite Thursday's ruling.

By Erick Abuga | 23 hours ago

By Erick Abuga | 23 hours ago

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SPORTS

Kenya’s only male swimmer losing no sleep ahead of Tokyo trip

By Ernest Ndunda | 10 minutes ago

Kenya’s only male swimmer losing no sleep ahead of Tokyo trip

Shujaa finish second at Rugby Africa Solidarity 7s camp

By Washington Onyango | 33 minutes ago

Shujaa finish second at Rugby Africa Solidarity 7s camp

Sammy Okoth resigns as Vihiga United coach

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Sammy Okoth resigns as Vihiga United coach

KCSE top achievers at Nakuru High school dream of becoming rugby superstars

By Ben Ahenda | 2 hours ago

KCSE top achievers at Nakuru High school dream of becoming rugby superstars

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

By Jackline Inyanji | 2 hours ago

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

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

By Harold Odhiambo | 3 hours ago

Dilemma of choosing a career after high school

Dilemma of choosing a career after high school

Dilemma of choosing a career after high school

Parents should embrace the changing dynamics of the job market and allow children to choose courses they are passionate about.

By Mercy Adhiambo | 2 hours ago

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

By Stephen Rutto | 5 hours ago

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

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

By Nathan Ochunge | 5 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

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

By Reuters | 1 day ago

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

Merkel condemns synagogue attacks - spokesman

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Merkel condemns synagogue attacks - spokesman

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

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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 | 5 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 | 21 hours 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 | 1 day ago

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Mortician says it gives her great joy to bring comfort and closure to relatives of the departed.

By Chebet Birir | 6 hours ago

1,040 admitted as 392 test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 20 hours ago

Covid-19: Eight deaths, 184 recoveries reported

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 20 hours 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

Jacque Maribe celebrates motherhood as son turns seven

By Davis Muli | 2 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 | 2 hours ago

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

Mother-in-law’s Mustafa says landlady allowed him to pay rent in installments

By Vincent Kejitan | 3 hours ago

Mother-in-law’s Mustafa says landlady allowed him to pay rent in installments

This is why prayer is key - Genevieve Nnaji

By Davis Muli | 5 hours ago

This is why prayer is key - Genevieve Nnaji

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THE NAIROBIAN

Nairobi roads unsuitable for mkokoteni- Traffic boss

Nairobi roads unsuitable for mkokoteni- Traffic boss

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 hour ago

Mkokoteni economy: Nairobi’s business is driven by handcarts

Mkokoteni economy: Nairobi’s business is driven by handcarts

By Kelvin Kamau | 3 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 | 7 hours ago

Firebrand keeping Kenyan politics honest

Firebrand keeping Kenyan politics honest

POLITICS

By Eric Nyakagwa | 20 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 | 2 days ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Sex toys and the pandemic: Should you get one?

By Lolita Bunde | 2 hours ago

Sex toys and the pandemic: Should you get one?

Can’t quit red meat? Make it healthier

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 4 hours ago

Can’t quit red meat? Make it healthier

#EveRecipe: Comfort food for gloomy days

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 5 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 | 5 hours ago

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