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Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

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By Brian Okoth | 1 hr ago

Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

The number of deaths arising from Malaria in Kenya increased from 11,768 in 2020 to 12,011 in 2021, the latest report by the WHO shows.

Eight injured as chaos break out during South Gem by-election

By Isaiah Gwengi

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Reports untrue, Irene Masit has not resigned, her lawyer Donald Kipkorir says

By Emmanuel Too

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Officials predict more arrests over German far-right plot

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Premium KNH: Family row may be to blame for baby's death

By Edwin Nyarangi

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Spain coach Luis Enrique steps down over their shock World Cup exit

By Associated Press

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Premium Stakeholders split over State wish to ban boarding primary schools

By Standard Team

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Suzanne Silantoi: Meet the 29-year-old worth Sh36 million

Premium Suzanne Silantoi: Meet the 29-year-old worth Sh36 million

Achieving Woman

By Stephanie Wangari

7 hrs ago

Why couples should share bank accounts

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Managing Your Money

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Latest

China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

By AP 33 mins ago

China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

By Associated Press 38 mins ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho's heartfelt tribute to late wife

By Standard Reporter 40 mins ago

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho's heartfelt tribute to late wife

Eight injured as chaos break out during South Gem by-election

By Isaiah Gwengi 1 hr ago

Eight injured as chaos break out during South Gem by-election

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Branding Voice - Sponsored Content

Unicaf and the University of Suffolk announce 3 new British bachelor's degree programmes

Unicaf and the University of Suffolk announce 3 new British bachelor's degree programmes

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Africa urges climate actions rather than broken promises, double standard

Africa urges climate actions rather than broken promises, double standard

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4G Capital: The spirit of the hustle

4G Capital: The spirit of the hustle

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We must secure women's land rights to tackle climate vulnerability

We must secure women's land rights to tackle climate vulnerability

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World Insights: China-Africa cooperation sheds light on inclusive development

World Insights: China-Africa cooperation sheds light on inclusive development

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Quizzes

A skincare quiz for that sun kissed glow

By Reina Kimeu 9 hrs ago

A skincare quiz for that sun kissed glow

A spooky Wednesday Addams quiz based on the popular show

By Grace Gikonyo 1 day ago

A spooky Wednesday Addams quiz based on the popular show

A Cocomelon quiz for parents who have watched one too many episodes

By Reina Kimeu 2 days ago

A Cocomelon quiz for parents who have watched one too many episodes

How well do you know Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza?

By Reina Kimeu 6 days ago

How well do you know Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza?

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Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho's heartfelt tribute to late wife

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho paid a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Wairimu Gaitho who died on Saturday, December 3.

By Standard Reporter 40 mins ago

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho's heartfelt tribute to late wife

Nyeri County reviews revenue collection target from Sh800m to Sh1b

Nyeri County reviews revenue collection target from Sh800m to Sh1b

By Amos Kiarie 7 hrs ago

Rift Valley region loses at least Sh10m monthly to fake goods

Rift Valley region loses at least Sh10m monthly to fake goods

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 hrs ago

Wajir governor petition: Witnesses tasked to prove irregularities

Wajir governor petition: Witnesses tasked to prove irregularities

By Patrick Vidija 7 hrs ago

Bungoma by-election: Low turnout as top contestants cast vote

Bungoma by-election: Low turnout as top contestants cast vote

By Robert Amalemba 8 hrs ago

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio face off in Senate by-election today

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio face off in Senate by-election today

By Robert Amalemba 17 hrs ago

Two shot on road in hospital but guarded by police

Two shot on road in hospital but guarded by police

By Mwaniki Gitonga 17 hrs ago

Gladys Wanga defends her election, asks court to dismiss petition

Gladys Wanga defends her election, asks court to dismiss petition

By James Omoro 21 hrs ago

Governor Susan Kihika's dilemma as court rejects nominees

Premium Governor Susan Kihika's dilemma as court rejects nominees

By Kennedy Gachuhi 21 hrs ago

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Business

Russian-Ukraine war proves world dependence on fossil fuel

Russian-Ukraine war proves world dependence on fossil fuel

By Mactilda Mbenywe 4 hrs ago

Land scarcity, huge population halt Kisii town's expansion

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By Eric Abuga 15 hrs ago

'Slaving' seamen want State to give council teeth

Premium 'Slaving' seamen want State to give council teeth

By Philip Mwakio 16 hrs ago

Tackling inequality key to Kenya's transition to Upper Middle-Income status

Tackling inequality key to Kenya's transition to Upper Middle-Income status

By Njuguna Ndung’u and Keith Hansen 17 hrs ago

Rising fraud makes land use as collateral for loans untenable

Rising fraud makes land use as collateral for loans untenable

By Peter Theuri 17 hrs ago

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Opinion

There is a worrying nexus between malnutrition and TB infections

There is a worrying nexus between malnutrition and TB infections

By James Marcomic and Vallerian Karani 2 hrs ago

We must walk hand in hand to eradicate gender-based violence

We must walk hand in hand to eradicate gender-based violence

By Anna Mutavati, Li Fung and Pinky Ghelani 3 hrs ago

MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

By Jane Waiti 17 hrs ago

We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

We need greater cooperation between different cadres of engineers

By Christopher Maina Muriithi 22 hrs ago

GBV: It is time we took a second look in the mirror

GBV: It is time we took a second look in the mirror

By Editorial 22 hrs ago

The Hustlers experiment

The Hustlers experiment

By Gado 1 day ago

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Columnist

Premium Why it is too early to hold protests against Ruto's government

Why it is too early to hold protests against Ruto's government

By Leonard Khafafa 1 day ago

Premium Of World Cup and why Kenyans thrive in analysis than playing

Of World Cup and why Kenyans thrive in analysis than playing

By Andrew Kipkemboi 3 days ago

Why Kenya has tighter relationship with Israel than other great powers

Why Kenya has tighter relationship with Israel than other great powers

By Macharia Munene 3 days ago

Premium CBC exam must help us grind the 'golden calf' in our system

CBC exam must help us grind the 'golden calf' in our system

By David Oginde 4 days ago

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Videos

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says police will not interfere with Raila's planned rallies

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says police will not interfere with Raila's planned rallies

Meet the person behind the name, St. Charles Lwanga

Meet the person behind the name, St. Charles Lwanga

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Second motion seeking to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza tabled

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

Raila Odinga and President William Ruto engage in a Twitter spat over August 9th poll results

President Ruto dismisses opposition leader Raila Odinga's call for mass action across the country

President Ruto dismisses opposition leader Raila Odinga's call for mass action across the country

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Politics

Kingi tells Kilifi governor to keep off Azimio rallies

Speaker Kingi said Kenya Kwanza government plans to resettle squatters, revive industries to create employment and other economic developments in the county.

By Nancy Nzau 1 hr ago

Kingi tells Kilifi governor to keep off Azimio rallies

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Raila demands return of fuel and unga subsidies

Raila said the people were unhappy as things had worsened and he could not wait for the lapse of the government’s 100 days in office to see whether it will fulfill some election promises.

By Judah Ben-Hur 9 hrs ago

Bill seeks prosecution of public officials who snub House resolutions

By Edwin Nyarangi 22 hrs ago

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Raila takes his crusade to the people in big political gamble

By Standard Team 1 day ago

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Spain coach Luis Enrique steps down over their shock World Cup exit

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

Spain coach Luis Enrique steps down over their shock World Cup exit

Basketballer Okot battles track stars for Most Promising Award

By Dennis Okeyo 5 hrs ago

Basketballer Okot battles track stars for Most Promising Award

Victor Wanyama returns from retirement to Harambee Stars

By Washington Onyango 7 hrs ago

Victor Wanyama returns from retirement to Harambee Stars

Jelimo finally honoured with 2012 Olympic Games bronze medal

By Dennis Okeyo 9 hrs ago

Jelimo finally honoured with 2012 Olympic Games bronze medal

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The Standard Insider

Stakeholders split over State wish to ban boarding primary schools

Stakeholders split over State wish to ban boarding primary schools

The net effect of the policy means that pupils transiting to Junior Secondary schools will join day schools in their home areas.

By Standard Team 1 hr ago

Stakeholders split over State wish to ban boarding primary schools

Premium Stakeholders split over State wish to ban boarding primary schools

By Standard Team 1 hr ago

Governor Susan Kihika's dilemma as court rejects nominees

Premium Governor Susan Kihika's dilemma as court rejects nominees

By Kennedy Gachuhi 21 hrs ago

Functional or dream house? Where to start for first time owners

Premium Functional or dream house? Where to start for first time owners

By Graham Kajilwa 23 hrs ago

Suzanne Silantoi; 29-year-old Nairobi CEC nominee worth Sh36 million

Premium Suzanne Silantoi; 29-year-old Nairobi CEC nominee worth Sh36 million

By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

Why able men fled from Kiambu to Rift Valley in 1917

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By Amos Kareithi 1 day ago

Raila takes his crusade to the people in big political gamble

Premium Raila takes his crusade to the people in big political gamble

By Standard Team 1 day ago

Don't dig yourself into a debt hole this X-mas

Premium Don't dig yourself into a debt hole this X-mas

By Boney Otieno 1 day ago

Inside Ndichu brothers' apology that melted the hearts of Murgor sisters

Premium Inside Ndichu brothers' apology that melted the hearts of Murgor sisters

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Njoki Muchemi: Family of Kenyan woman killed by husband in the US speaks out

Premium Njoki Muchemi: Family of Kenyan woman killed by husband in the US speaks out

By Timothy Kariuki and Amos Kiarie 1 day ago

Banks' bonds binge casts long shadow on State cheap credit pledge

Premium Banks' bonds binge casts long shadow on State cheap credit pledge

By Brian Ngugi 2 days ago

Lessons for Ruto: What it took past presidents to make their disloyal ministers toe the line

Premium Lessons for Ruto: What it took past presidents to make their disloyal ministers toe the line

By Caleb Atemi 3 days ago

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Picture Power

Fans’ wild World Cup fashion in Qatar

Fans’ wild World Cup fashion in Qatar

2 days ago

Fire guts stalls, vehicles in Kisumu

Fire guts stalls, vehicles in Kisumu

4 days ago

Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

Hustler Fund launch at Green Park stage

8 days ago

Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

Grade 5 pupil helps mum move around Kisumu

10 days ago

Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

11 days ago

Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

Fire razes down a section of Gikomba market

13 days ago

Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

Thanksgiving 2022 at Standard Group headquarters

13 days ago

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman pays courtesy visit to Standard Group offices

13 days ago

Kasarani building collapse

Kasarani building collapse

21 days ago

Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

Kenya sends 1st batch of troops to rebel-hit eastern Congo

25 days ago

Tassia building collapse

Tassia building collapse

1 month ago

Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

Passengers stranded as KQ pilots strike

1 month ago

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Fact Check

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Why Morocco is called MAR and not MOR in World Cup broadcast

Morocco is an English name of the north African country, while Maroc is the original French name for the nation.

By Brian Okoth 5 hrs ago

Why Morocco is called MAR and not MOR in World Cup broadcast

Sh1.2 billion reward: Profiles of the three terrorists wanted by US

The US, through Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program is offering a reward of up to $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for information leading to the arrest of any of them.

By Standard Checkpoint 1 day ago

EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job

President Ramaphosa has denied wrongdoing, saying the stolen money was proceeds from the sale of animals at his farm

By AP 5 days ago

Premium Freemasonry: The society that has more secrets than answers

By Caroline Kimutai 5 days ago

EXPLAINER: What's the effect of Russian oil price cap, ban?

By AP 6 days ago

Premium What you should know before borrowing cash from Hustlers Fund

By Brian Okoth 8 days ago

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World

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

Brittney Griner was released by Russian government in exchange of their prisoner, Viktor Bout, who was held in the US for dealing arms. Griner was detained on February 17.

By Associated Press 38 mins ago

God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

By AP 3 hrs ago

God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

Rapid fall from power, arrest for embattled Peru president

By AP 5 hrs ago

Rapid fall from power, arrest for embattled Peru president

UAE gifts Africa 51 drought-tolerant trees

By Benjamin Imende 6 hrs ago

UAE gifts Africa 51 drought-tolerant trees

Russian Court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

By VOA 9 hrs ago

Russian Court upholds ex-reporter's 22-year treason sentence

China faces new challenges after relaxing 'Zero-Covid' policy

China faces new challenges after relaxing 'Zero-Covid' policy

By VOA 9 hrs ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

By AP 33 mins ago

China begins implementing relaxed anti-COVID-19 measures

Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

By Brian Okoth 1 hr ago

Malaria-related deaths increase in Kenya

John Kerry: Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts

By AP 10 hrs ago

John Kerry: Climate talks should have done more on pollution cuts

Male circumcision rates among major hospitals in Nairobi

By Betty Njeru 1 day ago

Male circumcision rates among major hospitals in Nairobi

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Entertainment

Movie review: Everything Everywhere All at Once

By Winnie Makena 1 hr ago

Movie review: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Nadia Mukami announces break up with Arrow Bwoy

By Diana Anyango 3 hrs ago

Nadia Mukami announces break up with Arrow Bwoy

DP Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, IEBC, World Cup among most trending Google searches this year

By Jacqueline Mahugu 4 hrs ago

DP Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, IEBC, World Cup among most trending Google searches this year

UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises 'full truth'

By AP 5 hrs ago

UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan doc promises 'full truth'

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The Nairobian

Women athletes face uphill battle to play competitively

Women athletes face uphill battle to play competitively

By Beryl Ringos 3 hrs ago

Adult brothers' love affair with their sister leaves one dead

Adult brothers' love affair with their sister leaves one dead

By Benjamin Imende 1 day ago

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at FIFA World Cup

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at FIFA World Cup

By Associated Press 1 day ago

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Farm Kenya

Water harvesting technology from house roofs to water pans

Water harvesting technology from house roofs to water pans

By Muriithi Mugo 2 days ago

Tips on saving water through sustainable use

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 2 days ago

Premium How to win big with Moringa

By Jennifer Anyango 2 days ago

Coffee theft push farmers to employ guards

By Jane Mugambi 7 days ago

IFDC: banking on data to develop sustainable food value chains

By Moses Omusolo 8 days ago

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Evewoman

Do you keep secrets from your partner?

Do you keep secrets from your partner?

By Esther Muchene 6 hrs ago

Only have children you can manage to raise

Only have children you can manage to raise

By Ainea Bolingo 6 hrs ago

Best fashion pieces to have in this sunny weather

Best fashion pieces to have in this sunny weather

By Esther Muchene 7 hrs ago

Suzanne Silantoi: Meet the 29-year-old worth Sh36 million

Premium Suzanne Silantoi: Meet the 29-year-old worth Sh36 million

By Stephanie Wangari 7 hrs ago

Why couples should share bank accounts

Premium Why couples should share bank accounts

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago