Regulator cracks whip on rogue digital Saccos

Financial Standard

The government is set to bring Saccos operating in the digital sphere under its regulatory oversight. The move is aimed at ending the rogue nature of some cooperatives that are largely present online with little or no physical presence. A number of digital&nbs...

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

Regulator cracks whip on rogue digital Saccos

Bensouda: ‘Big man’ Ruto gave witnesses kickbacks

National

Bensouda: ‘Big man’ Ruto gave witnesses kickbacks

By Kamau Muthoni | 9 hours ago

Key suspect in Jennifer Wambua murder case to take mental test

Nairobi

Key suspect in Jennifer Wambua murder case to take mental test

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 9 hours ago

I scored B+ thanks to a stranger I met on Facebook

Eastern

By Phares Mutembei | 9 hours ago

KCSE: Kapsabet, Alliance, Kenya High top nationally as academic giants return

Education

By Augustine Oduor | 9 hours ago

How lost phone from a dying patient led kin to hospital, cemetery

National

By Mercy Adhiambo | 9 hours ago

Family in agony after kin went missing in 'police custody'

Rift Valley

By Obare Osinde | 9 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Nanyuki evokes memories of colonial settlers and donkeys

By Amos Kareithi | 12 hours ago

Nanyuki evokes memories of colonial settlers and donkeys

Family and friends lay flowers at spot where Allan Ngugi died

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 23 hours ago

Family and friends lay flowers at spot where Allan Ngugi died

Judiciary faces career gridlock likely to drain the best brains

By Kwamchetsi Makokha | 1 day ago

Judiciary faces career gridlock likely to drain the best brains

Samuel Wanjiru: Two women’s account on the death of a man they loved

By Amos Kareithi | 1 day ago

Samuel Wanjiru: Two women’s account on the death of a man they loved

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COUNTIES

Lamu port's impact on Mombasa harbour

New port to offer South Sudan an opportunity to directly transport cargo instead of going through Uganda.

By Patrick Beja | 3 hours ago

Lamu port's impact on Mombasa harbour

By Patrick Beja | 3 hours ago

Student almost missed national test due to illness

By Kevine Omollo | 7 hours ago

Five injured in fresh Coast land gang wars

By Nehemiah Okwemba and Weldon Kipkemoi | 9 hours ago

Seven injured as knife-wielding gang attack locals in Kisauni

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 11 hours ago

Kihika Kimani's widow in fight with daughter over Sh600m property

By Daniel Chege | 11 hours ago

Coast guards finally arrive in troubled Lake Naivasha

By Antony Gitonga | 14 hours ago

Family, school trade blame as student goes missing

By Stanley Ongwae | 15 hours ago

Woman, aunt in 20-year fight over tycoon's Sh100m estate

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

School tussles with a family over felled tree

By Benard Lusigi | 1 day ago

Court ends a 29-year land tussle

By Julius Chepkwony | 1 day ago

County yet to put to use Sh87m grant

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Firm roots for PPPs in universal healthCARE

FINANCIAL STANDARD

In the upcoming 2021/2022 budget, the National Treasury has allocated Sh121 billion to the Health Ministry.

By Frankline Sunday | 1 hour ago

Third time lucky? Amana CEO makes fresh stab at saving firm

FINANCIAL STANDARD

Any attempts to exorcise Nakumatt’s ghosts have proven unsuccessful so far..

By Wainaina Wambu | 2 hours ago

The upside of waiving the patent on Covid-19 vaccines

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By XN Iraki | 3 hours ago

Why Kenya’s Silicon Savannah dream has turned into a mirage

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Macharia Kamau and Frankline Sunday | 8 hours ago

KDIC to pay 85 percent of Charterhouse depositors in 30 days

MONEY & CAREERS

By Wainaina Wambu | 9 hours ago

PwC lauds ease of Customs tax

BUSINESS NEWS

By Correspondent | 13 hours ago

Why you could soon pay more for a new TV, phone

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Peter Theuri | 14 hours ago

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WORLD

Indian villages get a bridge

By Standard Reporter | 13 minutes ago

Indian villages get a bridge

China 2020 census shows population growth slipped to lowest ever

By Reuters | 35 minutes ago

China 2020 census shows population growth slipped to lowest ever

Sudanese search for oxygen cylinders as COVID third wave swells

By Reuters | 49 minutes ago

Sudanese search for oxygen cylinders as COVID third wave swells

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POLITICS

Raila meets Orengo, Otiende to forestall rebellion in ODM

Governor Oparanya and his Kitui counterpart Charity Ngilu also attended the Karen meeting

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM accuses state agencies of interference in Bonchari campaigns

ODM party has accused some government officials of interference in the Bonchari by-election campaigns.

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru visits Juja as campaigns intensify ahead of May 18 polls

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Politics of deceit: Anatomy of MoUs built on backstabbing, empty words

By Kiraitu Murungi | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Will retiring governors be kingmakers in 2022 contest?

Key political players eyeing to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta are wooing retiring county bosses, hoping to ride on political influence for votes.

By Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga | 2 days ago

By Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga | 2 days ago

What Next for learners after KCSE 2020? Analyzing KCSE results 2020 with education experts

VIDEO

What Next for learners after KCSE 2020? Analyzing KCSE results 2020 with education experts

9 hours ago

VIDEO

Oliech on why Kenya has failed to qualify for the Africa cup of nations over the years

9 hours ago

VIDEO

40 coaches drawn from Nairobi to benefit from the FKF ten-day caf d coaching course

9 hours ago

VIDEO

Kenya rugby sevens head coach has says Kenya picked important lessons from South Africa

9 hours ago

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SPORTS

No room for error as Eldoret City race draws closer

By Stephen Rutto | 8 hours ago

No room for error as Eldoret City race draws closer

Wembley complications mean Porto emerges as option for Champions League final

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Wembley complications mean Porto emerges as option for Champions League final

Fulham relegated from Premier League after loss to Burnley

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Fulham relegated from Premier League after loss to Burnley

Hit Squad aim to impress in Russian tournament

By Ben Ahenda | 9 hours ago

Hit Squad aim to impress in Russian tournament

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Lamu port's impact on Mombasa harbour

Lamu port's impact on Mombasa harbour

By Patrick Beja | 3 hours ago

Regulator cracks whip on rogue digital Saccos

Regulator cracks whip on rogue digital Saccos

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

The upside of waiving the patent on Covid-19 vaccines

The upside of waiving the patent on Covid-19 vaccines

The upside of waiving the patent on Covid-19 vaccines

The patent holder gets a monopoly to make money if the patent is commercialised.

By XN Iraki | 3 hours ago

Why Kenya’s Silicon Savannah dream has turned into a mirage

Why Kenya’s Silicon Savannah dream has turned into a mirage

By Macharia Kamau and Frankline Sunday | 8 hours ago

Was independence the worst mistake in Kenya’s history?

Was independence the worst mistake in Kenya’s history?

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 8 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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OPINION

Was independence the worst mistake in Kenya’s history?

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 8 hours ago

Was independence the worst mistake in Kenya’s history?

Kenya–Korea’s path to green growth through P4G summit

By CHOI Yeonghan | 23 hours ago

Kenya–Korea’s path to green growth through P4G summit

Suluhu has opened a new chapter in Kenya, Tanzania relationship

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

Suluhu has opened a new chapter in Kenya, Tanzania relationship

As new term begins, ensure all learners go back to class, are safe

By The Standard | 1 day ago

As new term begins, ensure all learners go back to class, are safe

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FACT CHECK

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The speed limits in Kenya are 50 km/h in town and 110 km/h outside of towns and cities.

By Fred Kagonye | 3 days ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 5 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 13 days ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 66 new cases

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kenya has as of today, vaccinated 917,068 against the Covid-19 disease countrywide

By Mireri Junior | 15 hours ago

37 teachers die of Covid-19 in one year

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Robert Abong'o | 18 hours ago

Schools were wrong, paraffin increases libido in teens

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

Life with Lupus is a daily battle within my body

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Prof Felicia Arudo Yieke | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bobi Wine: The situation around my home is still tense

By Davis Muli | 13 minutes ago

Bobi Wine: The situation around my home is still tense

Davido celebrates daughter’s birthday in grand style

By Davis Muli | 58 minutes ago

Davido celebrates daughter’s birthday in grand style

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock says she was excluded from radio's sexiest female list over black skin

By Mirror | 17 hours ago

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock says she was excluded from radio's sexiest female list over black skin

How to access the 2020 KCSE results

By Fay Ngina | 18 hours ago

How to access the 2020 KCSE results

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THE NAIROBIAN

Za Africa Fabrics: designs with a splash of colour

Za Africa Fabrics: designs with a splash of colour

By Esther Dianah | 16 minutes ago

Cartels not ready to surrender money minting public toilets

Cartels not ready to surrender money minting public toilets

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 15 hours ago

KCSE: Failure is not final, life offers many more chances

KCSE: Failure is not final, life offers many more chances

NEWS

By Ted Malanda | 17 hours ago

Why the rich almost always marry the rich

Why the rich almost always marry the rich

FEATURES

By Brian Guserwa | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Hold your fork! That juicy meat may be toxic

Hold your fork! That juicy meat may be toxic

By Fredrick Obura and Paul Kang’ethe | 19 hours ago

The key steps in organic farming

By George Mbakaya | 22 hours ago

How many times should I change wet litter?

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five tips on how to take control of your diet

By Esther Muchene | 46 minutes ago

Five tips on how to take control of your diet

Less sex could cause early menopause

By Nancy Nzalambi | 19 hours ago

Less sex could cause early menopause

How painkillers affect an unborn baby and your fertility

By Nancy Nzalambi | 19 hours ago

How painkillers affect an unborn baby and your fertility

Four skin care ingredients you should never mix

By Esther Muchene | 20 hours ago

Four skin care ingredients you should never mix