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Video: How much money police make daily from matatu bribes

Nairobi

Here's a sneak peek into how police collect bribes from Nairobi motorists and just how much some of the matatu Sacco’s lose to the officers.
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By Fred Kagonye | 47 minutes ago

Video: How much money police make daily from matatu bribes

JSC recommends suspension of Justice Said Chitembwe

National

JSC recommends suspension of Justice Said Chitembwe

By Betty Njeru | 3 hours ago

William Ruto: Do not humiliate Kalonzo Musyoka

Politics

William Ruto: Do not humiliate Kalonzo Musyoka

By George Maringa | 5 hours ago

I won't attend panel interview for Azimio running mate, says Kalonzo

Politics

By Judah Ben-Hur and Jacob Ng’etich | 5 hours ago

DCI seizes Sankok's firearm as probe into son's death continues

Rift Valley

By Godfrey Oundoh | 5 hours ago

Azimio running mate headache: Parties have until tomorrow to submit names

Politics

By George Maringa | 2 hours ago

I keep 3,000 chicken on my plot in a slum

Farm Kenya

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 hours ago

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LATEST

Education CS warns school heads on uniform

By Nderitu Gichure | 1 hour ago

Education CS warns school heads on uniform

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

By Nikko Tanui | 1 hour ago

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

Virtual real estate is really booming, but is it a crazy idea?

By The Conversation | 2 hours ago

Virtual real estate is really booming, but is it a crazy idea?

I keep 3,000 chicken on my plot in a slum

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 hours ago

I keep 3,000 chicken on my plot in a slum

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NATIONAL

Education CS warns school heads on uniform

Education CS warns school heads on uniform

By Nderitu Gichure | 1 hour ago

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

By Nikko Tanui | 1 hour ago

Kibaki orphans: Firms that rose in his regime, but fell after he exited

Kibaki orphans: Firms that rose in his regime, but fell after he exited

By Wainaina Wambu | 5 hours ago

VIDEO: David Ole Sankok's son refused to return to school before shooting himself

VIDEO: David Ole Sankok's son refused to return to school before shooting himself

NATIONAL

By Nikko Tanui | 10 hours ago

Meeting presses governments to stop harassing journalists

Meeting presses governments to stop harassing journalists

NATIONAL

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Hudson Gumbihi | 19 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

Police reports indicate that the 17-year-old student of Keben Secondary school was stabbed by a classmate, who she was in an intimate relationship with.

By Nikko Tanui | 1 hour ago

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

By Nikko Tanui | 1 hour ago

Girl who walked 3km to school, scored 327 in KCPE unable to join Form One

By Alexander Chagema | 5 hours ago

Assistant chief's benevolence brings hope to needy students

By Olivia Odhiambo | 7 hours ago

Taita Taveta County, Kemfri join hands in project to increase fish stocks

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 8 hours ago

How city cops mint millions in matatu sector

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh | 10 hours ago

EAC Lake Victoria Commission head office '85 per cent done'

By Harold Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

Police in Naivasha probe cleric's death after body found in house

By Antony Gitonga | 19 hours ago

Fresh talks to resolve union, KPA disputes as committee appointed

By Willis Oketch | 19 hours ago

Radio journalist joins race for Siaya Woman Rep seat

By Isaiah Gwengi | 19 hours ago

KBC ordered to release more than Sh10b to staff retirement scheme

By Paul Ogemba | 19 hours ago

Kakamega mother's agony over sons developing deformities at 10

By Jackline Inyanji | 19 hours ago

50 families displaced in Elgeyo Marakwet as raiders torch houses and loot property

By Stephen Rutto | 19 hours ago

Woman's agony to save baby born with swellings

By John Shilitsa | 19 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Virtual real estate is really booming, but is it a crazy idea?

REAL ESTATE

While virtual property doesn’t provide physical shelter, there are some parallels. In shopping for virtual real estate, you could buy a piece of land to build on. Or choose a ready built house..

By The Conversation | 2 hours ago

Google faces internal battle over research on AI to speed chip design

SCI & TECH

Google said the comparison to a human was more relevant and that software licensing issues had prevented it from mentioning tests. .

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Businesses that rarely fail even in tough economic environment

ENTERPRISE

By Paul Kariuki | 10 hours ago

We need faith of a farmer to reap the seeds of hard work

ENTERPRISE

By XN Iraki | 13 hours ago

Tips for small businesses to grow your brand image

ENTERPRISE

By Graham Kajilwa | 17 hours ago

How to retain your best sales talent

ENTERPRISE

By Pauline Muindi | 18 hours ago

KenGen plans to add 400MW geothermal energy to the national grid

BUSINESS

By Anthony Gitonga | 19 hours ago

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OPINION

Slow down khat cars

By Editorial | 19 hours ago

Slow down khat cars

Police should go for those who bankroll criminals

By Editorial | 19 hours ago

Police should go for those who bankroll criminals

Media industry must jealously guard the gains it has made so far

By Erick Oduor | 1 day ago

Media industry must jealously guard the gains it has made so far

Why northern Kenya deserves special attention

By Mohamed Guleid | 1 day ago

Why northern Kenya deserves special attention

Dollar shortage: Kenya has had it coming

By XN Iraki | 1 day ago

Dollar shortage: Kenya has had it coming

CARTOONS

Rest in Peace Mwai Kibaki

Rest in Peace Mwai Kibaki

Rest in Peace Mwai Kibaki

By Harry | 3 days ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Michael Ndonye | 5 days ago

Why voters had little say and politicians their way in polls

By Peter Kimani | 5 days ago

Kibaki: The gentle rebel with a cause, dreamt of freedom

By Peter Kimani | 5 days ago

Sonko skips town and starts new political life

Of early starts and very near misses: the art of travelling dangerously

By Peter Kimani | 5 days ago

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POLITICS

Headache over longest ballot paper in State House contest

The presidential election is likely to present a logistical nightmare for the electoral agency, which will have to print the longest ballot paper.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 7 hours ago

By Jacob Ng'etich | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Businessman Suleiman Shahbal rejects calls to run as independent

Businessman Suleiman Shahbal has rejected calls to run for Mombasa governor as an independent candidate and declared support for ODM’s Abdulswamad Nassir.

By Philip Mwakio | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Ole Lenku dismisses rumours he has quit Kajiado governor race, says to meet at ballot

By Peterson Githaiga | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Joho, Mung'aro reject Sonko's governor bid

By Benard Sanga | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

7,292 to run as independent candidates

Registrar of Political Parties releases final list of independent candidates; so far, 47 are gunning for presidency, 107 governorship, 151 senatorship.

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

GUARDED CORRUPTION: How much money do police collecting bribes make from matatus daily?

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GUARDED CORRUPTION: How much money do police collecting bribes make from matatus daily?

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Challenges that may come with the long list of candidates for the country's 2022 Presidential seat

8 hours ago

VIDEO

Choice of running mate for Azimio la Umoja One Kenya presidential ticket continues to be a headache

8 hours ago

VIDEO

A section of leaders allied to Azimio hit out at Ruto accusing him of failing to perform his roles

8 hours ago

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SPORTS

Abel Kirui keen to battle for Barcelona Marathon title

By Jonathan Komen | 19 hours ago

Abel Kirui keen to battle for Barcelona Marathon title

Why Kip Keino Classic is slowly shaping up to be world-class event

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 1 day ago

Why Kip Keino Classic is slowly shaping up to be world-class event

Djokovic heartbroken over former coach Becker's jail sentence

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Djokovic heartbroken over former coach Becker's jail sentence

Italy's Serie A enters the Metaverse to showcase new way to watch soccer

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Italy's Serie A enters the Metaverse to showcase new way to watch soccer

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

I won't attend panel interview for Azimio running mate, says Kalonzo

I won't attend panel interview for Azimio running mate, says Kalonzo

By Judah Ben-Hur and Jacob Ng’etich | 5 hours ago

Kibaki orphans: Firms that rose in his regime, but fell after he exited

Kibaki orphans: Firms that rose in his regime, but fell after he exited

By Wainaina Wambu | 5 hours ago

Video: How much money police make daily from matatu bribes

Video: How much money police make daily from matatu bribes

Video: How much money police make daily from matatu bribes

Here's a sneak peek into how police collect bribes from Nairobi motorists and just how much some of the matatu Sacco’s lose to the officers.

By Fred Kagonye | 47 minutes ago

Headache over longest ballot paper in State House contest

Headache over longest ballot paper in State House contest

By Jacob Ng'etich | 7 hours ago

How city cops mint millions in matatu sector

How city cops mint millions in matatu sector

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh | 10 hours ago

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Sepetuko Podcast; Ukweli wa jina BABA ni safari ndefu ajabu!

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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

In Supreme Court shadow, Biden urges voters to protect abortion rights

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

In Supreme Court shadow, Biden urges voters to protect abortion rights

Kenyan Billy Chemirmir to serve life in US prison for murder

By Julius Chepkwony | 4 days ago

Kenyan Billy Chemirmir to serve life in US prison for murder

Somalia parliament picks Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur as new speaker

By Reuters | 6 days ago

Somalia parliament picks Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur as new speaker

Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as an official currency

By Reuters | 6 days ago

Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as an official currency

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FACT CHECK

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

Elon Musk's Twitter deal can fund Kenya's education budget for nine years and still leave a balance of Sh190.4 billion.

By Patrick Alushula | 7 days ago

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

By Winfrey Owino | 24 days ago

Palm Sunday: What you need to know [Pictures]

By Winfrey Owino | 24 days ago

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

By The Conversation | 25 days ago

How to tell when criminals try to register a SIM card with your ID

By Brian Okoth | 25 days ago

Fact Check: No, Ruto hasn’t been ranked as Africa’s best orator

By George Maringa | 1 month ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

They poured liquid paraffin to peel off my skin easily

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Beldeen Waliaula | 2 days ago

'Pregnancy brain' gets women absent-minded

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Nancy Nzau | 2 days ago

Drought: KWS now dropping hay to feed starving wildlife

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Caroline Chebet | 2 days ago

Hard-headed parents abetting cross border FGM

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Chebet Birir | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Inmates to reduce jail time by reading books

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Inmates to reduce jail time by reading books

Mystical 'Doctor Strange' returns in 'scariest' Marvel film ever

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Mystical 'Doctor Strange' returns in 'scariest' Marvel film ever

Wamuratha apologises for throwing cake to Ruiru crowd

By Vincent Kejitan | 8 hours ago

Wamuratha apologises for throwing cake to Ruiru crowd

UK army investigating 'fake priest' breach near queen's castle

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

UK army investigating 'fake priest' breach near queen's castle

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THE NAIROBIAN

Wacha kutoa uamuzi kuhusu jambo linalohusu watu wengine

Wacha kutoa uamuzi kuhusu jambo linalohusu watu wengine

By Stephen Mburu | 2 hours ago

Women today pursue sexual pleasure like men

Women today pursue sexual pleasure like men

By Awuor Omino | 4 hours ago

I almost left Nairobi for good after losing three phones and a laptop

I almost left Nairobi for good after losing three phones and a laptop

By Boniface Mithika | 6 hours ago

It is not a must to chew miraa when driving long distance

It is not a must to chew miraa when driving long distance

CITYBIZ

By Jael Musumba | 7 hours ago

Men, watch out for these red flags

Men, watch out for these red flags

BLOGS

By Diana Makokha | 10 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

I keep 3,000 chicken on my plot in a slum

I keep 3,000 chicken on my plot in a slum

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 hours ago

Manager finds love in Chia seed farming

By Dickson Mwiti | 3 hours ago

My small dairy farm packed with lessons

By Nikko Tanui | 3 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Everything you need to know about cupping therapy

By Esther Muchene | 8 hours ago

Everything you need to know about cupping therapy

In Pictures: Met Gala looks

By Peris Wambugu | 1 day ago

In Pictures: Met Gala looks

Relationship challenges most millennials go through

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Relationship challenges most millennials go through

What is a sologamy marriage and does it have benefits?

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

What is a sologamy marriage and does it have benefits?

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