Government pulls populist move, retains pump prices at same levels

Business

The government has retained fuel prices at the same levels as last month. This is despite crude oil prices having gone up in March, resulting in the landed cost also going up from Sh49 per l...

By Macharia Kamau | 1 hour ago

Government pulls populist move, retains pump prices at same levels

Nightmare for road users as Expressway takes shape

Nairobi

Nightmare for road users as Expressway takes shape

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 hour ago

Vroom away: Killer gang targeting bodaboda operators on the loose

Central

Vroom away: Killer gang targeting bodaboda operators on the loose

By Clement Masombo | 1 hour ago

Kenyan exports net Sh642 billion in 2020

Business

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 hour ago

The inside story: How doctors removed cystic growth from a 68-year-old woman

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 hour ago

Referee Kendi’s love for the game and camera

Football

By Elvince Joshua | 1 hour ago

From picking pockets to stealing hearts through music

Kenya

By Stevens Muendo | 1 hour ago

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NATIONAL

Last of 9 giraffes rescued from disappearing

The Rothschild giraffe was relocated to Ruko Conservancy to re-establish its presence in its historical range.

By Caroline Chebet | 1 hour ago

Last of 9 giraffes rescued from disappearing

By Caroline Chebet | 1 hour ago

Kakamega residents protest over dumpsite

By Robert Amalemba | 1 hour ago

Man gets 10 years in jail for killing his grandma

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 hour ago

Mass animal vaccination kicks off at the border

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 hour ago

A tale of two Nyagas in cabinet under two presidents

By Amos Kareithi and Jesse Kamwaro | 1 hour ago

Doctor to pay Sh700,000 for death of mother, baby

By Boniface Gikandi | 1 hour ago

Seven school heads arrested over exams cheating claims

By Augustine Oduor | 1 hour ago

No pay hike for civil servants as State rejects Sh68b demand

By Augustine Oduor and Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

Swazuri thrown under the bus over Sh12 billion SGR payouts

By Moses Nyamori | 1 hour ago

Hague court gives Gicheru two days to file his evidence

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 hour ago

Investigators arrest another suspect in NLC officer’s murder probe

By Kamore Maina | 1 hour ago

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ECONOMY

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

HOME & AWAY

Areas such as Westlands and Upper Hill are now favoured by corporates as the base for their headquarters..

By Peris Wambugu | 2 minutes ago

Co-operative Bank to benefit from World Bank's Sh32 billion kitty

BUSINESS NEWS

In partnership with a medical equipment manufacturer Philips, the lender will help healthcare providers acquire medical equipment..

By Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

High fuel prices: State knows you have no choice

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

To auction or restructure?

HOME & AWAY

By Peter Theuri | 2 hours ago

When rich and poor share poop problems

HOME & AWAY

By Peter Theuri | 4 hours ago

Fuel prices unchanged

BUSINESS NEWS

By Brian Okoth | 7 hours ago

From Harvard to Nasdaq listing: Grab CEO's ride to world's biggest deal

BUSINESS NEWS

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

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WORLD

I will not tolerate threats, Farmajo threatens diplomatic action against critics

By Patrick Vidija | 8 hours ago

I will not tolerate threats, Farmajo threatens diplomatic action against critics

Economist lauds India’s agriculture reforms as pro-farmers

By Standard Reporter | 11 hours ago

Economist lauds India’s agriculture reforms as pro-farmers

South Africa says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

South Africa says downpayments to J&J, Pfizer not refundable

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POLITICS

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

The rise of populism in Kenya is attributed to the perpetual failure of the status quo to provide services to the public and alleviate poverty.

By Manass Nyainda | 21 hours ago

By Manass Nyainda | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Chaotic scenes in assembly as Nyamira MCAs wrestle

The leaders threw caution to the wind and traded blows and kicks on the floor of the House.

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Senate passes Division of Revenue Bill

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru, Raila flurry of meetings on 2022 succession politics

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Big dreams for Abdulkadir Haji on his first day in Senate

When newly-elected Garissa Senator Haji Abdulkadir Mohamed stood to give his maiden speech in Senate yesterday.

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

#NEWSHOUR: Pundits analyse Coalitions, Politics of Peter Kenneth & Raila-Ruto possible merger+MORE-2

VIDEO

#NEWSHOUR: Pundits analyse Coalitions, Politics of Peter Kenneth & Raila-Ruto possible merger+MORE-2

1 hour ago

VIDEO

#NEWSHOUR: “I believe the real formations for 2022 will come after BBI”, Peter Kenneth | Part 1

2 hours ago

VIDEO

David Ouma has been unveiled as Sofapaka's sporting Director

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Elly ajowi has been named the SJAK sports personality for the month of March.

2 hours ago

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SPORTS

Man City reach Champions League semis with 2-1 win at Dortmund

By Reuters | 20 minutes ago

Man City reach Champions League semis with 2-1 win at Dortmund

Real frustrate Liverpool to move into semi-finals

By Reuters | 26 minutes ago

Real frustrate Liverpool to move into semi-finals

Kenya launches 100 days countdown to Tokyo Olympics

By The Standard Sports | 1 hour ago

Kenya launches 100 days countdown to Tokyo Olympics

From chokers to contenders, PSG bury Champions League ghosts

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

From chokers to contenders, PSG bury Champions League ghosts

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Last of 9 giraffes rescued from disappearing

Last of 9 giraffes rescued from disappearing

By Caroline Chebet | 1 hour ago

A tale of two Nyagas in cabinet under two presidents

A tale of two Nyagas in cabinet under two presidents

By Amos Kareithi and Jesse Kamwaro | 1 hour ago

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

Areas such as Westlands and Upper Hill are now favoured by corporates as the base for their headquarters.

By Peris Wambugu | 2 minutes ago

Seven school heads arrested over exams cheating claims

Seven school heads arrested over exams cheating claims

By Augustine Oduor | 1 hour ago

No pay hike for civil servants as State rejects Sh68b demand

No pay hike for civil servants as State rejects Sh68b demand

By Augustine Oduor and Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

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PICTURE POWER

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

14^th April 2021

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

14^th April 2021

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

09^th April 2021

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

24^th March 2021

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

17^th March 2021

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

11^th March 2021

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

11^th March 2021

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

11^th March 2021

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

19^th February 2021

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

17^th February 2021

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

16^th February 2021

Sonko's day in court

Sonko's day in court

04^th February 2021

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OPINION

You snooze, you lose: roll call for ride back home

By Anonymous | 2 hours ago

You snooze, you lose: roll call for ride back home

Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ coming with it

By Akisa Wandera | 2 hours ago

Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ coming with it

Don’t dare divert BBI funds to battle Covid-19 pandemic

By Elias Mokua | 2 hours ago

Don’t dare divert BBI funds to battle Covid-19 pandemic

We should be proud of our invaluable indigenous languages

By Kalangi Kiambati | 2 hours ago

We should be proud of our invaluable indigenous languages

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FACT CHECK

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

The original photo was taken when Biden on the campaign trail made a brief stop in Michigan to buy a few items for his grandchildren.

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

FACT CHECK

By Macharia Kamau | 3 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 3 days ago

The inside story: How doctors removed cystic growth from a 68-year-old woman

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Beatrice Nanjala’s tumour had three litres of fluid equal to someone having two heads.

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 hour ago

More men have been vaccinated against Covid-19 compared to women

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 6 hours ago

Why I shared my breast milk with babies I never met

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

By Gardy Chacha | 1 day ago

26 dead, 991 test positive for Covid-19 in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Robert Abong'o | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Femi One responds to Ochungulo family for mocking her career two years ago

By Solomon Koko and Fay Ngina | 9 hours ago

Femi One responds to Ochungulo family for mocking her career two years ago

Travelling during the Covid-19 pandemic

By Peter Muiruri | 10 hours ago

Travelling during the Covid-19 pandemic

Woman catfished by fake Prince Harry tries to sue royal for 'promising to marry her'

By Mirror | 10 hours ago

Woman catfished by fake Prince Harry tries to sue royal for 'promising to marry her'

Mayweather splurges 80k dollars on Hermes Birkini bags

By Peris Wambugu | 10 hours ago

Mayweather splurges 80k dollars on Hermes Birkini bags

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THE NAIROBIAN

Did 'stressed' comrade end life over exam retake?

Did 'stressed' comrade end life over exam retake?

By Muriithi Mugo | 6 hours ago

Omingo Magara to Kisii man: I will not take DNA test, I never met your mother

Omingo Magara to Kisii man: I will not take DNA test, I never met your mother

By Edwin Nyarangi Biyogo | 9 hours ago

My husband stabbed me with a sword before killing himself

My husband stabbed me with a sword before killing himself

TURNING POINT

By Silas Nyamweya | 11 hours ago

I’m a single man, she's not my girlfriend: Says city lawyer in erotic video

I’m a single man, she's not my girlfriend: Says city lawyer in erotic video

SCANDALS

By Esther Dianah | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

By Smart Harvest | 1 day ago

Tea farmers defy court order, proceed to elect new office holders

By Standard Team | 2 days ago

Poorly run hatcheries lead to rise in Fowl pox disease

By Dr Watson Messo | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Are you an introvert? Here are tips on how you can be more social

By Lolita Bunde | 13 hours ago

Are you an introvert? Here are tips on how you can be more social

Five phases that may come in your relationship

By Esther Muchene | 14 hours ago

Five phases that may come in your relationship

Five parenting mistakes that destroy kids’ mental strength

By Esther Muchene | 14 hours ago

Five parenting mistakes that destroy kids’ mental strength

Bridgerton boss Shonda Rhimes doesn't understand the upset over Rege-Jean Page's exit

By Mirror | 14 hours ago

Bridgerton boss Shonda Rhimes doesn't understand the upset over Rege-Jean Page's exit