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Woman faints after police raid church over Covid rule breaches [PHOTOS]

ODM: How Shahbal’s U-turn could scuttle Joho succession plans

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ODM: How Shahbal’s U-turn could scuttle Joho succession plans

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Makueni family cries for justice after class seven pupil gang raped

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Makueni family cries for justice after class seven pupil gang raped

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Six police officers arrested drinking in bar during curfew

Nyanza

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Isiolo bandit attack leaves five dead, scores injured

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Kenya records 283 new Covid-19 cases, 9 fatalities in last 24 hours

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LATEST

Farmers in Kieni receive solar powered boreholes

By Clement M Masombo | 20 minutes ago

Farmers in Kieni receive solar powered boreholes

Pandemic turned newsrooms into mental asylums

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Government eyes income from export of youth labour

By Boniface Gikandi | 25 minutes ago

Government eyes income from export of youth labour

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NATIONAL

I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

By Jacob Ngetich | 17 hours ago

I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

National

By Jacob Ngetich | 17 hours ago

Mt Kenya leaders reassure Raila on 2022

By Josphat Thiongó | 17 hours ago

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Mt Kenya leaders reassure Raila on 2022

National

By Josphat Thiongó | 17 hours ago

Uproar over party registration details

By Brian Otieno | 17 hours ago

Uproar over party registration details

Uproar over party registration details

National

By Brian Otieno | 17 hours ago

Fathers have picked up ‘mother's job’ perfectly

By Gardy Chacha | 18 hours ago

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Fathers have picked up ‘mother's job’ perfectly

National

By Gardy Chacha | 18 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Farmers in Kieni receive solar powered boreholes

The solar panels were installed by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) in conjunction with the county government.

By Clement M Masombo | 20 minutes ago

Farmers in Kieni receive solar powered boreholes

By Clement M Masombo | 20 minutes ago

Family fights for chunk of island as residents adamant

By Patrick Beja | 25 minutes ago

Puzzle of missing security consultant deepens

By Kamore Maina | 11 hours ago

Manhunt for policeman who assaulted, pricked his wife's genitals with nails

By James Omoro | 16 hours ago

Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

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New twist in land dispute as man claiming ownership is arraigned

By Julius Chepkwony | 23 hours ago

Nairobi County loses Sh400m in parking fees after KRA take over

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Standard Group, Ashut and Fruity Schools Africa launches fruit tree planting initiative

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Migori residents concerned over howling hyenas, stench of dead bodies

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Kenyans furious after being registered to ‘foreign’ political parties

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Maasai Mara University heist whistleblower Spencer Sankale sacked

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BUSINESS

Farmers suffer as food imports dominate Kenyan dinner tables

BUSINESS

High cost of production and little tariff protection push up prices of local commodities..

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VAT exemption on exported services not good proposal

OPINION

Zero-rating, on the other hand, entitles a person who is registered for VAT to claim a deduction on input tax..

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Why China-US rivalry is not about to end

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MONEY & MARKET

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Readjusting your spending habits to get through the pandemic

BUSINESS

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CAK fines firms for collusion in Rerec tender bid

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 1 day ago

Accounts student weaves her way into making mats and mints money

NEWS

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Blimey, we are now naming elephants!

By Ted Malanda | 25 minutes ago

Blimey, we are now naming elephants!

Respect president's order on political gatherings

By Editorial | 2 hours ago

Respect president's order on political gatherings

Don’t waste university degrees on politicians, give them to voters

By Ted Malanda | 2 hours ago

Don’t waste university degrees on politicians, give them to voters

Chris Kirubi and the gospel of seek ye first wealth and all...

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Chris Kirubi and the gospel of seek ye first wealth and all...

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POLITICS

Gusii old guard not prepared to step aside for up-and-coming politicians

As young people become more vocal in demanding change, there is a sense of impending generational shift in the region’s politics.

By Eric Abuga | 17 hours ago

By Eric Abuga | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Vandalism at TSP offices was political, says Kiunjuri

Mwangi Kiunjuri valued the loss of equipment and documents at Sh3 million.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 1 day ago

POLITICS

I will create diaspora ministry - DP Ruto

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

POLITICS

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

By Brian Otieno and Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Raila Odinga spills Kirubi’s ‘nusu mkate’ secret

Details of how tycoon worked behind the scenes to broker deal that ended 2007/08 post-election crisis emerge.

By Mercy Adhiambo | 1 day ago

By Mercy Adhiambo | 1 day ago

Handshake Coalitions, Elections Act Impasse, and talks of postponing 2022 elections | CHECKPOINT

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VIDEO

GASPING FOR AIR: Oxygen gas is now invincible gold and unaffordable leaving the sick gasping for air

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VIDEO

Kenyans joined the rest of the world to mark the International Father's Day

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VIDEO

23-year-old woman, Hafsa Mohamed, who went missing in Eastleigh has been rescued by police in Kayole

1 hour ago

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SPORTS

Italy beat Wales as both teams advance to EURO last 16

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Italy beat Wales as both teams advance to EURO last 16

Switzerland beat Turkey to keep Euro 2020 hopes alive

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Switzerland beat Turkey to keep Euro 2020 hopes alive

Verstappen beats Hamilton, wins in France to stretch overall lead

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Verstappen beats Hamilton, wins in France to stretch overall lead

Menengai Oilers, Mwamba RFC win Kenya Cup matches

By Ben Ahenda | 7 hours ago

Menengai Oilers, Mwamba RFC win Kenya Cup matches

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

ODM: How Shahbal’s U-turn could scuttle Joho succession plans

ODM: How Shahbal’s U-turn could scuttle Joho succession plans

By Patrick Beja and Benard Sanga | 5 hours ago

Puzzle of missing security consultant deepens

Puzzle of missing security consultant deepens

By Kamore Maina | 11 hours ago

Woman faints after police raid church over Covid rule breaches [PHOTOS]

Woman faints after police raid church over Covid rule breaches [PHOTOS]

Woman faints after police raid church over Covid rule breaches [PHOTOS]

The situation forced Kericho Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Ashman Mohammed, to make a detour to Kakiptui dispensary.

By Nikko Tanui | 5 hours ago

Muchelule vetoed intimidation by rogue State agents

Muchelule vetoed intimidation by rogue State agents

By Kamau Ngotho | 17 hours ago

Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

By Gerald Mutethia | 17 hours ago

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PODCASTS

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PICTURE POWER

Chris Kirubi requiem

Chris Kirubi requiem

18^th June 2021

Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

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

Praise and condemnation for Iran’s new hardline president

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

Praise and condemnation for Iran’s new hardline president

Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead

Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules

Cheers and quiet reflection as U.S. crowds mark Juneteenth

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

Cheers and quiet reflection as U.S. crowds mark Juneteenth

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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 | 3 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

By AFP Fact Check | 3 days ago

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 6 days ago

Pandemic turned newsrooms into mental asylums

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Experiencing firsthand the toll of the pandemic on people, institutions, and economies has negatively affected many journalists mentally.

By Mary Muoki | 25 minutes ago

Kenya records 283 new Covid-19 cases, 9 fatalities in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 7 hours ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

796 test Covid-19 positive as 328 recover

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

"I remembered I could not get myself pregnant"- Akothee wishes the fathers of her children a Happy Father's Day

By Kirsten Kanja | 8 hours ago

"I remembered I could not get myself pregnant"- Akothee wishes the fathers of her children a Happy Father's Day

Man finds out his son is his uncle after girlfriend's affair with his granddad

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Man finds out his son is his uncle after girlfriend's affair with his granddad

Wizkid spends Sh950,000 on friends during dinner

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I was raised in church, Khaligraph Jones reveals

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THE NAIROBIAN

Mum is best, but dad is ‘importanter’— Sociologist

Mum is best, but dad is ‘importanter’— Sociologist

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SPORTS

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Wife denies burning hubby with hot water for cheating on her

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FARM KENYA

When nasal discharge is a sign of disease

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Secrets for bumper tomato harvest

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EVE WOMAN

Four skin myths you should stop believing

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Four skin myths you should stop believing

Tips for coping while missing your dad this Father’s Day

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Tips for coping while missing your dad this Father’s Day

Morning sickness: what to do and how to cope

By Esther Muchene | 14 hours ago

Morning sickness: what to do and how to cope

Father-Daughter love: The words of my father

By Caroline Okello | 15 hours ago

Father-Daughter love: The words of my father