ELECTION 2022

12-hour crisis talks put Ruto allies on edge

Politics

Top Ruto allies split amid horse-trading from two contestants jostling for the position. As minutes turned into hours, politicians and their supporters became restless
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By Brian Otieno, Jacob Ng’etich and Lydia Nyawira | 8 hours ago

12-hour crisis talks put Ruto allies on edge

Rigathi Gachagua: DP Ruto's top ally shaking up the Kenya Kwanza camp

Politics

Rigathi Gachagua: DP Ruto's top ally shaking up the Kenya Kwanza camp

By Ndung’u Gachane | 8 hours ago

Alfred Mutua finds Ruto hands soft but there's a red flag

Politics

Alfred Mutua finds Ruto hands soft but there's a red flag

By Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

Tough times ahead as fuel prices go up by Sh5.50 in new EPRA review

Business

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

Peter Munya says DP Ruto gave Mt Kenya a raw deal

Central

By James Wanzala | 8 hours ago

When comrades Wetang'ula and Speaker Muturi risked lynching

Politics

By Kamau Ngotho | 8 hours ago

Kibaki 'son' Jacob Ocholla steps out of the shadows weeks after burial

The Nairobian

By Nathan Ochunge | 19 hours ago

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Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

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Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

Politics and pulpit: Men and women of the cloth roll up their sleeves for 2022 duel

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Politics and pulpit: Men and women of the cloth roll up their sleeves for 2022 duel

Samuel Wanjiru: 11-year puzzle and a mother's tears

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Samuel Wanjiru: 11-year puzzle and a mother's tears

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NATIONAL

Samuel Wanjiru: 11-year puzzle and a mother's tears

Samuel Wanjiru: 11-year puzzle and a mother's tears

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

Government in a spot over woman's death in Saudi

Government in a spot over woman's death in Saudi

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KIMC student, 19, found dead with two stab wounds in neck

KIMC student, 19, found dead with two stab wounds in neck

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 13 hours ago

Several die after truck, matatu collide head-on at Sultan Hamud

Several die after truck, matatu collide head-on at Sultan Hamud

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Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Susan Kihika said that she had picked a group of elders to help her select a running mate. George Natembeya ignored the names from a task force that vetted potential candidates.

By Steve Mkawale | 15 minutes ago

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

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Amason Kingi's big gamble in bid to end ODM dominance

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Shots fired as chaos mars Raila's rally in Mombasa

By Willis Oketch | 8 hours ago

Sankok son buried as politicians call on police to let family mourn

By Julius Chepkwony and Godfrey Oundoh | 11 hours ago

KIMC student, 19, found dead with two stab wounds in neck

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 13 hours ago

Several die after truck, matatu collide head-on at Sultan Hamud

By Stephen Nzioka | 14 hours ago

MP gets ODM ticket as rival's petition thrown out

By Olivia Odhiambo | 14 hours ago

Land firm official faces Sh363,000 fraud charge

By Collins Kweyu | 15 hours ago

Man in governor race walks and boards public vehicles to fish for votes

By Anne Atieno | 16 hours ago

Villagers flee in fear of retaliation after girl's body exhumed

By Benard Lusigi | 17 hours ago

Deputy governor Ahmed Muktar vows to unseat boss Abdi Mohamud in epic duel

By Abdiaziz Roble | 17 hours ago

Sankok family on son's death: We don't know what happened

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Father kills six-month-old infant after fight with baby mama

By Edward Kosut | 19 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Shocker for those who fled Nairobi's high cost of living

BUSINESS

Nairobi’s population growth has slowed to 3.5 per cent between 2009 and 2019. Ongata Rongai has highest concentration of graduates among major urban centres..

By Patrick Alushula | 8 hours ago

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Post-Covid business leaders would need traits such as data-literacy and being comfortable working with AI. Most experts agree the future of artificial intelligence is the future of work..

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Hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank ahead of Africities event

BUSINESS

By Harold Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Local firms launch bid to promote Kenya across eastern Africa

BUSINESS

By Josphat Thiong’o | 8 hours ago

Ministry faults LTWP stand on ongoing power tariff negotiations

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 12 hours ago

Fuel prices go up in EPRA monthly review

BUSINESS

By Brian Okoth | 13 hours ago

Expressway opens as Sh9b set aside to reclaim defaced Mombasa road

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 15 hours ago

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OPINION

Has Raila Odinga changed his brand of politics or is he lying low?

By Mike Nyagwoka | 2 hours ago

Perils of wash-wash, State capture and graft confirm Wanjiku's fears

By Edward Buri | 8 hours ago

Perils of wash-wash, State capture and graft confirm Wanjiku's fears

No fence to sit on, pick the side you believe in

By Gathenya Njaramba | 8 hours ago

No fence to sit on, pick the side you believe in

Besides China, Kenya has other big market options in the East

By XN Iraki | 8 hours ago

Besides China, Kenya has other big market options in the East

Handle carefully officers suffering mental health

By Editorial | 8 hours ago

Handle carefully officers suffering mental health

CARTOONS

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COLUMNISTS

By Clay Muganda | 8 hours ago

Harsh laws needed to protect parents from thieving school heads

By David Oginde | 16 hours ago

Why the Kenya we want has been elusive

By Peter Kimani | 2 days ago

Alas, the Nairobi Expressway is at hand, but not for all

Raila, politicians aren't leaving Azimio because they are happy

By Michael Ndonye | 2 days ago

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POLITICS

Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

Bishop Titus Khamala is known more for his clowning tricks akin to those of gospel artist Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma, popularly known as Embarambamba.

By Oscar Obonyo | 45 minutes ago

By Oscar Obonyo | 45 minutes ago

POLITICS

Politics and pulpit: Men and women of the cloth roll up their sleeves for 2022 duel

According to Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, politics should be left to people with good morals, integrity, good desires and a vision for the country.

By Standard Team | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Second term governors scheming to control their own succession

By Biketi Kikechi | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Women leaders ask Raila Odinga to pick Martha Karua as his running mate

By James Wanzala | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Justin Muturi barred from signing pact with William Ruto

The party officials are also threatening to eject Muturi from his position as DP party leader, saying that he does not follow the criteria stipulated in the party’s constitution.

By Mike Kihaki | 12 hours ago

By Mike Kihaki | 12 hours ago

Eight remandees escape from Thika police station after overpowering an officer manning the cells

VIDEO

Eight remandees escape from Thika police station after overpowering an officer manning the cells

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Kenya Kwanza cautions IEBC against being influenced by external forces during hiring of personnel

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Azimio's selection panel forwards to Raila Odinga three names of his probable running mates

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Azimio Running Mate Search: Shortlist of three candidates to be released on Thursday 12th May 2022

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SPORTS

Wamira bags two bronze to take Kenya's medal tally to 16 in Brazil

By Ochieng Oyugi | 6 hours ago

Wamira bags two bronze to take Kenya's medal tally to 16 in Brazil

Kenyans shine in Doha meeting

By Jonathan Komen | 8 hours ago

Kenyans shine in Doha meeting

Harambee Stars duo Calabar, Otieno feted in Zambia

By Washington Onyango | 8 hours ago

Harambee Stars duo Calabar, Otieno feted in Zambia

Kenyan teams qualify for 2023 Africa games

By Washington Onyango | 8 hours ago

Kenyan teams qualify for 2023 Africa games

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

By Oscar Obonyo | 45 minutes ago

Politics and pulpit: Men and women of the cloth roll up their sleeves for 2022 duel

Politics and pulpit: Men and women of the cloth roll up their sleeves for 2022 duel

By Standard Team | 1 hour ago

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Rift governor seat aspirants vetting deputies to meet deadline

Susan Kihika said that she had picked a group of elders to help her select a running mate. George Natembeya ignored the names from a task force that vetted potential candidates.

By Steve Mkawale | 15 minutes ago

Samuel Wanjiru: 11-year puzzle and a mother's tears

Samuel Wanjiru: 11-year puzzle and a mother's tears

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

Has Raila Odinga changed his brand of politics or is he lying low?

By Mike Nyagwoka | 2 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

26 ^th April 2022

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

24 ^th April 2022

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

22 ^nd April 2022

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

21 ^st April 2022

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

11 ^th April 2022

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

08 ^th April 2022

World’s most eccentric beards

World’s most eccentric beards

27 ^th March 2022

21-gun salute

21-gun salute

26 ^th March 2022

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

25 ^th March 2022

When alleged boda boda riders turned rogue, torched vehicles

When alleged boda boda riders turned rogue, torched vehicles

24 ^th March 2022

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

18 ^th March 2022

Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

14 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president

Alleged senior leader of 1994 Rwandan genocide confirmed dead

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Alleged senior leader of 1994 Rwandan genocide confirmed dead

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By Reuters | 20 hours ago

In first since Ukraine invasion, Pentagon chief speaks with Russian counterpart

Moscow will respond if NATO moves nuclear forces closer to Russia's border

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Moscow will respond if NATO moves nuclear forces closer to Russia's border

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FACT CHECK

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

Throughout the pandemic, high vegetable oil prices have helped drive up broader food costs.

By Reuters | 3 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 9 days ago

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By Patrick Alushula | 17 days ago

Chiloba: Why we ordered SIM verification, how it shall be done

By Winfrey Owino | 1 month ago

Palm Sunday: What you need to know [Pictures]

By Winfrey Owino | 1 month ago

Kenya puts in place tougher labelling for baby foods, bottles, teats and pacifiers

By The Conversation | 1 month ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19 cases rising, virus 'not over yet', experts warn

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda and Ayoki Onyango | 21 hours ago

Kagwe congratulates global award-winning Kenyan nurse, Anna Duba

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Standard Reporter | 1 day ago

US-based Max International enters Kenyan market with dietary supplements

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 2 days ago

Amref CEO Dr Githinji appointed to global vaccines body advisory board

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Dennis Tarus | 4 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

'Sina Makosa' hitmakers return, 24 years later

By Boniface Mithika | 16 hours ago

'Sina Makosa' hitmakers return, 24 years later

All hail king Kendrick Lamar

By Alfayo Onyango | 2 days ago

All hail king Kendrick Lamar

Avril decries low support from Kenyans after song earns less than 1k views in 24hours

By Diana Anyango | 2 days ago

Avril decries low support from Kenyans after song earns less than 1k views in 24hours

Jovial responds to critics after dance with Rashid Abdalla went viral

By Diana Anyango | 2 days ago

Jovial responds to critics after dance with Rashid Abdalla went viral

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THE NAIROBIAN

Kenya's ageless women track stars

Kenya's ageless women track stars

By Jonathan Komen | 14 hours ago

Cost of living is biting hard, causing pain

Cost of living is biting hard, causing pain

By Cosmas Butunyi | 15 hours ago

All Kenyan Presidents famously had look-alikes

All Kenyan Presidents famously had look-alikes

By Winfrey Owino | 17 hours ago

Kibaki 'son' Jacob Ocholla steps out of the shadows weeks after burial

Kibaki 'son' Jacob Ocholla steps out of the shadows weeks after burial

NEWS

By Nathan Ochunge | 19 hours ago

No more 'sex' music, passengers tell matatu conductors

No more 'sex' music, passengers tell matatu conductors

NEWS

By Collins Kweyu | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Grafting is changing coffee farmers' fortunes

Grafting is changing coffee farmers' fortunes

By Nikko Tanui | 1 day ago

When your cow refuses feed and milk levels dip

By Dr Joseph Othieno | 1 day ago

For higher yields ditch old tea bushes, Kalro now advises farmers

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EVE WOMAN

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