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MP wants detective queried in fraud case

National

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has asked the court to allow him to cross-examine an investigating officer who linked him to alleged embezzlement of more than Sh200 m...

By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

MP wants detective queried in fraud case

Senior DCI officers reshuffled: list

National

Senior DCI officers reshuffled: list

By Kamore Maina | 17 minutes ago

What if the BBI voting in parliament was by secret ballot?

Columnists

What if the BBI voting in parliament was by secret ballot?

By Michael Ndonye | 1 hour ago

Senior DCI officer shoots dead security guard in Kayole

Counties

By Mireri Junior | 1 hour ago

Jubilee targets Moses Kuria, Mbarire, Omanga in new purge

Politics

By Jacob Ng’etich | 3 hours ago

Museveni hits at the West as he's sworn in for sixth term

Africa

By Brian Otieno | 11 hours ago

New Uhuru-Suluhu deal on border barriers bears fruit

National

By Peterson Githaiga | 11 hours ago

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NATIONAL

You won’t henceforth be fined or jailed for telling rumours

By Kamau Muthoni | 38 minutes ago

You won’t henceforth be fined or jailed for telling rumours

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi's wife, children linked to loss of millions

By Moses Nyamori | 3 hours ago

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi's wife, children linked to loss of millions

Animal numbers tumble as fences block migration corridors

By Peter Muiruri | 11 hours ago

Animal numbers tumble as fences block migration corridors

Echoes from the past: Iconic Nyali bridge has weathered many storms

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

Echoes from the past: Iconic Nyali bridge has weathered many storms

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COUNTIES

Lamu Port opens door to the reality of Lapsset

Lamu Port is set to start operations this month. This will be a major boost for the Lapsset corridor.

By Macharia Kamau and Philip Mwakio | 11 hours ago

Lamu Port opens door to the reality of Lapsset

By Macharia Kamau and Philip Mwakio | 11 hours ago

Governors hard pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

By Josphat Thiong’o | 11 hours ago

The big-hearted granny saving teenage mothers, widows in Kisumu

By Harold Odhiambo | 17 hours ago

ODM de-whips three Nairobi MCAs from committees

By Josphat Thiong'o | 19 hours ago

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

By George Njunge | 20 hours ago

Floods wreak havoc in Nyanza

By Standard Team | 22 hours ago

British-built bridge connecting Homa Bay, Migori collapses

By James Omoro | 22 hours ago

Three arrested over failed raid on Kinamba Police Station

By James Munyeki | 23 hours ago

Bringing justice to the people, the mobile courts of Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 23 hours ago

More than 2, 295 families affected by floods in Migori

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

10 injured in Bamburi coordinated gang attacks

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Charter flights rule skies in Covid era

BUSINESS

The uptake of chartered flights in the local market has been slow due to Covid-19, denying operators an important revenue stream. .

By Fredrick Obura | 1 hour ago

Balala seeks privatisation of game parks, tourism outfits

BUSINESS

CS says public-private partnerships will revitalise business, boost new investments and explore new business models. .

By Graham Kajilwa | 11 hours ago

Auctions everywhere, but no takers

REAL ESTATE

By Wainaina Wambu | 11 hours ago

When land subdivision goes too far

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 11 hours ago

Culture or profit: Is your rural home dead capital?

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 11 hours ago

How the wealthy are losing their privacy to middle class

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 11 hours ago

The sad tale of 18 Syrian sailors abandoned at sea

BUSINESS

By Philip Mwakio | 11 hours ago

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OPINION

Ensure pregnant candidates transition into higher levels

By Kalangi Kiambati | 11 hours ago

Ensure pregnant candidates transition into higher levels

Let’s prioritise education in post-pandemic recovery

By Ruth Kagia and Jane Marriott | 11 hours ago

Let’s prioritise education in post-pandemic recovery

An enhanced forest cover will have double benefits to national growth

By Macharia Irungu | 11 hours ago

An enhanced forest cover will have double benefits to national growth

Police officers should up their game and bring down rising crime rate

By Editorial | 11 hours ago

Police officers should up their game and bring down rising crime rate

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POLITICS

Garissa MCAs file motion to impeach speaker

About 36 ward reps have already signed the motion accusing Speaker Ahmed Ibrahim Abass of gross violation of the Constitution.

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir | 15 hours ago

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Sammy Leshore speaks on his comeback

Sammy Leshore was gazetted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as a nominated Senator on Tuesday May 11.

By Steve Mkawale | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Governors skip senate committee 'grilling' sessions

By John S Shilitsa | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Governor Rasanga on the spot for over-expenditure of covid funds

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Referendum looms as BBI Bill enters homestretch

The House attained a rare two-thirds majority after 51 senators voted in support of the Bill.

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich | 1 day ago

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich | 1 day ago

Muslim faithfuls gather in Mosques around the country to celebrate Idd Ul Fitr

VIDEO

Muslim faithfuls gather in Mosques around the country to celebrate Idd Ul Fitr

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Women in leadership: Kenya faces challenges in electing women to top offices

2 hours ago

VIDEO

What's next for BBI? Court to determine fate of the bill

2 hours ago

VIDEO

More DP's allies face Jubilee axe | Press review

2 hours ago

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SPORTS

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 39 minutes ago

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

How Kenyan star juggles between hockey, floorball

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

How Kenyan star juggles between hockey, floorball

FKF Premier League players tested for COVID-19

By Waweru Titus | 4 hours ago

FKF Premier League players tested for COVID-19

False start for Kenyans, Ongare and Akinyi knocked out in Russia

By Ben Ahenda | 4 hours ago

False start for Kenyans, Ongare and Akinyi knocked out in Russia

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 39 minutes ago

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi's wife, children linked to loss of millions

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi's wife, children linked to loss of millions

By Moses Nyamori | 3 hours ago

Senior DCI officers reshuffled: list

Senior DCI officers reshuffled: list

Senior DCI officers reshuffled: list

Nairobi DCI boss, Bernard Nyakwaka, has been posted to the DCI Headquarters on Kiambu Road, where he will head investigative operations.

By Kamore Maina | 17 minutes ago

Echoes from the past: Iconic Nyali bridge has weathered many storms

Echoes from the past: Iconic Nyali bridge has weathered many storms

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

Governors hard-pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

Governors hard-pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

By Josphat Thiong’o | 11 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

12^th May 2021

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

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WORLD

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

By The Standard | 20 minutes ago

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

By The Standard | 48 minutes ago

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

Grow cannabis not tobacco - Malawi president

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Grow cannabis not tobacco - Malawi president

Kenya ancient child's archaeological grave site tells of early man's emotional

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Kenya ancient child's archaeological grave site tells of early man's emotional

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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 | 5 days ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 7 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 15 days ago

Shortage of midwives puts women, newborns at risk

HEALTH & SCIENCE

While WHO recommends 23 midwives and doctors per 10,000 population, there are 0.4 serving the same number.

By Standard Team | 11 hours ago

39 frontline workers die of Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 16 hours ago

You will have to do with your local hospital as KNH plans to scrap outpatient services

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 17 hours ago

As schools reopen, just know Covid-19 is now airborne

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Beldeen Waliaula | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

CNN hires Larry Madowo as Nairobi-based correspondent

By CNN and Vincent Kejitan | 49 minutes ago

CNN hires Larry Madowo as Nairobi-based correspondent

Draze and Arunga with another cultural anthem

By Kevin Oguoko | 1 hour ago

Draze and Arunga with another cultural anthem

16-year-old singer Trio Mio bids fans goodbye as he reports back to school

By Diana Anyango | 2 hours ago

16-year-old singer Trio Mio bids fans goodbye as he reports back to school

Jordan reveals his last conversation with Kobe Bryant

By Vincent Kejitan | 2 hours ago

Jordan reveals his last conversation with Kobe Bryant

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THE NAIROBIAN

Expatriates who snigger at Kenyan graft are mere phonies

Expatriates who snigger at Kenyan graft are mere phonies

By Stephen Derwent Partington | 3 hours ago

Never agree to a battle of wife vs mom

Never agree to a battle of wife vs mom

By Brian Guserwa | 16 hours ago

Mobile groceries push revellers out of Nairobi West

Mobile groceries push revellers out of Nairobi West

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 23 hours ago

Boys need to hear about sex from us, not TV or tiktok!

Boys need to hear about sex from us, not TV or tiktok!

THE VILLAGER

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 15 hours ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 16 hours ago

Pesticides residue problem must be tackled head on

By Peter Muiruri | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

#FashionTips: Ways on how to style your body shape

By Lolita Bunde | 1 hour ago

#FashionTips: Ways on how to style your body shape

Mum whose kids live with dad replaces them with eerie dolls that will 'never leave her'

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Mum whose kids live with dad replaces them with eerie dolls that will 'never leave her'

Confessions: My aunt wants a closed door relationship after her hubby died - would it be wrong?

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Confessions: My aunt wants a closed door relationship after her hubby died - would it be wrong?

Confessions: 'Fiancé finally admitting he slept with my friend has taken shine off wedding plan'

By Mirror | 4 hours ago

Confessions: 'Fiancé finally admitting he slept with my friend has taken shine off wedding plan'