Captain drops his last anchor by Lake Kirubi

National

The hearse carrying Chris Kirubi’s remains arrived right on time, at exactly 11.00 am, as had been indicated in the program. A final act of respect to a man who many describe as a timekeeper who would arrive for meetings way before schedule. Top of the range cars fol...
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Captain drops his last anchor by Lake Kirubi

Good news as government slashes secondary school fees

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Good news as government slashes secondary school fees

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Kanu launches members’ recruitment drive

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By Allan Mungai | 8 hours ago

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New twist in land dispute as man claiming ownership is arraigned

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Spain struggle to 1-1 draw with Poland

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Spain struggle to 1-1 draw with Poland

Olympic and world champs missing as team to Tokyo named

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Olympic and world champs missing as team to Tokyo named

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NATIONAL

My encounter with crying president and his white handkerchief

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My encounter with crying president and his white handkerchief

My encounter with crying president and his white handkerchief

National

By Maina Muiruri | 1 hour ago

Legislators tear apart academic documents

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Legislators tear apart academic documents

National

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

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Healthcare main hurdle for refugees, host communities

Healthcare main hurdle for refugees, host communities

National

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NGO to train farmers from EA countries on cage farming

By Mireri Junior | 9 hours ago

NGO to train farmers from EA countries on cage farming

NGO to train farmers from EA countries on cage farming

National

By Mireri Junior | 9 hours ago

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COUNTIES

New twist in land dispute as man claiming ownership is arraigned

The tussle for the 542-acre tract of land between Njuguna Mbogo and EK Banks started in 2001.

By Julius Chepkwony | 42 minutes ago

New twist in land dispute as man claiming ownership is arraigned

By Julius Chepkwony | 42 minutes ago

Nairobi County loses Sh400m in parking fees after KRA take over

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Kenyans furious after being registered to ‘foreign’ political parties

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By James Omoro | 13 hours ago

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By Hudson Gumbihi | 18 hours ago

Man who defiled 15-year-old daughter to serve two life sentences

By Gerald Mutethia | 19 hours ago

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By Wilberforce Okwiri | 19 hours ago

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BUSINESS

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MONEY & MARKET

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By Peter Theuri | 22 hours ago

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Kenyans to pay higher bills for electricity

BUSINESS

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Boda boda, a growing source of income for many

NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Addressing climatic changes will boost farmers’ returns

By Chris Oluoch | 1 hour ago

Addressing climatic changes will boost farmers’ returns

We can profit by putting half of available land under forest

By Isaac Kalua Green | 1 hour ago

We can profit by putting half of available land under forest

Protect Kenyans’ data more after fraudulent party registration saga

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Kaunda showed stature can grow after power

By Macharia Munene | 2 hours ago

Kaunda showed stature can grow after power

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POLITICS

I will create diaspora ministry - DP Ruto

Ruto said ministry to run like that of devolution will address challenges facing Kenyans in every part of the world and their contribution to economy.

By Jacob Ngetich | 9 hours ago

By Jacob Ngetich | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM leader Raila Odinga's son registered in Mudavadi's party

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru also waded into the matter, saying that some people may have registered unknowingly.

By Brian Otieno and Patrick Vidija | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila Odinga spills Kirubi’s ‘nusu mkate’ secret

By Mercy Adhiambo | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

2022 succession battle: What ace does Uhuru have up his sleeve?

By Oscar Obonyo | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Sonko-Igathe Governor ticket was Chris Kirubi’s idea

Igathe made the revelation on Friday, June 18 during the memorial service of the late Kirubi at the Faith Evangelistic Ministry Church in Karen.

By Fred Kagonye | 1 day ago

By Fred Kagonye | 1 day ago

What role do you play as Kenya battles COVID-19? | HEALTH WATCH

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WPL Playoffs: Gaspo to play Vihiga Queens in semis

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SPORTS

Spain struggle to 1-1 draw with Poland

By Reuters | 52 minutes ago

Spain struggle to 1-1 draw with Poland

Olympic and world champs missing as team to Tokyo named

By Jonathan Komen | 1 hour ago

Olympic and world champs missing as team to Tokyo named

Star names find going tough as Tokyo trials end

By Jonathan Komen | 1 hour ago

Star names find going tough as Tokyo trials end

Kenya unveils its team for the Tokyo Olympics

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Kenya unveils its team for the Tokyo Olympics

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Good news as government slashes secondary school fees

Good news as government slashes secondary school fees

By Amos Kareithi | 8 hours ago

Vandalism at TSP offices was political, says Kiunjuri

Vandalism at TSP offices was political, says Kiunjuri

By Jacob Ng'etich | 8 hours ago

Captain drops his last anchor by Lake Kirubi

Captain drops his last anchor by Lake Kirubi

Captain drops his last anchor by Lake Kirubi

Kirubi knew how to play his cards right, and he was never outwitted. His business associates said striking a good deal was like an inborn talent.

By Mercy Adhiambo | 6 hours ago

Why Uhuru couldn’t leave Kirubi behind during foreign trips: CS Macharia

Why Uhuru couldn’t leave Kirubi behind during foreign trips: CS Macharia

By Brian Okoth | 10 hours ago

Maasai Mara University heist whistleblower Spencer Sankale sacked

Maasai Mara University heist whistleblower Spencer Sankale sacked

By Robert Kiplagat | 12 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Chris Kirubi requiem

Chris Kirubi requiem

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Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

18^th June 2021

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

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WORLD

Guinea declares end to Ebola outbreak

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Guinea declares end to Ebola outbreak

Hardline judge wins landslide in Iran presidential vote amid low turnout

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Apple Daily editor, CEO denied bail in Hong Kong

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Apple Daily editor, CEO denied bail in Hong Kong

Number of people forced to flee homes amid Covid-19 has risen - U.N.

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Number of people forced to flee homes amid Covid-19 has risen - U.N.

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FACT CHECK

Regulations for the new Covid-19 hotspot zone

Regulations for the new Covid-19 hotspot zone

The curfew within the hotspot zone shall be observed between 7pm-4am daily.

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation

Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation

FACT CHECK

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Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 5 days ago

Kenya’s positivity rate at 11.8 per cent as 10 die of Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: 714 people test positive out of a 6,039 sample size conducted in last 24 hours, 285 recover and 10 die; positivity rate at 11.8 per cent.

By Betty Njeru | 7 hours ago

796 test Covid-19 positive as 328 recover

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

New Covid measures for Nyanza, Western as positivity rate rises

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Allan Mungai and Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

660 test positive as Kenya's Covid-19 positivity rate now at 10.7%

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

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FARM KENYA

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