Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

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In 2016, the Government pumped more than Sh500 million to support the Kenyan team that was heading to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. What was a fairy tale championship in Brazil where Kenyan athletes emerged top of Africa and position 15 overall was overshadowed by the wo...
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By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

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US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

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I am ready for talks with Uhuru, DP Ruto says

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I am ready for talks with Uhuru, DP Ruto says

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News

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Making of a Rio scandal: How convicted duo rode roughshod over athletes

National

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Why 2022 election will be the toughest contest for Raila

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Laikipia ranchers still complain of invasion by herders, seek State intervention

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Uganda Tri Nations Cricket Series: Rains gift Nigeria victory over Kenya

Olympic silver medallist Kerley expects tough race at Kasarani

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Olympic silver medallist Kerley expects tough race at Kasarani

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NATIONAL

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 hour ago

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

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By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 hour ago

Kenya Power board kicked out of House as key meeting aborts

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Kenya Power board kicked out of House as key meeting aborts

Kenya Power board kicked out of House as key meeting aborts

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By Macharia Kamau | 9 hours ago

Civil rights ‘threatened by State capture’

By Allan Mungai | 9 hours ago

Civil rights ‘threatened by State capture’

Civil rights ‘threatened by State capture’

National

By Allan Mungai | 9 hours ago

Former Sports CS Wario freed after paying Sh3.6m fine

By Jael Mboga and Paul Ogemba | 15 hours ago

Former Sports CS Wario freed after paying Sh3.6m fine

Former Sports CS Wario freed after paying Sh3.6m fine

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Laikipia ranchers still complain of invasion by herders, seek State intervention

At the Jennings farm in Rumuruti, herders have driven thousands of livestock to graze on the land without the owner’s permission.

By James Munyeki | 53 minutes ago

Laikipia ranchers still complain of invasion by herders, seek State intervention

By James Munyeki | 53 minutes ago

Health, Interior ministers open three health facilities in city

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 9 hours ago

Raila or Ruto? Which way for the Maa community ahead of 2022

By Peterson Githaiga | 9 hours ago

Officer arrested over link to 2,040 bullets found in Embakasi car

By Jael Mboga | 14 hours ago

Teacher fears for his life after assault by three students

By Martin Ndiema | 18 hours ago

'A' plain student risks missing out on Egerton University dream course

By Harold Odhiambo | 21 hours ago

15-year-old pupil arrested in connection with caretaker's death

By Edward Kosut | 21 hours ago

School in Trans Nzoia on the spot

By Bakari Ang'ela and Osinde Obare | 22 hours ago

Indian investor loses Sh200m in fake gold scam

By Mireri Junior | 23 hours ago

Governor Chepkwony now opposes James Finlay's move to sell flower farm

By Nikko Tanui | 23 hours ago

15 houses burnt in attacks over man's ailment and death

By Benard Lusigi | 1 day ago

How death of Mumias Sugar killed the once vibrant Shibale

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BUSINESS

Gigiri or Athi River? Tips on setting up a booming hotel

REAL ESTATE

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the hospitality and food industry with unprecedented wrath, forcing many investors to abandon ship..

By Peter Theuri | 22 hours ago

Kenya at risk of defaulting on loans, warns Central Bank boss

BUSINESS

Governor Njoroge wants MPs to ensure the government does not take on new debt even as past obligations fall due..

By Frankline Sunday | 23 hours ago

Race for the skies grinds to a halt in Nairobi’s high-rise hub

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

House hunting apps giving agents a run for their money

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Address construction sector challenges, architects urge Nairobi county government

REAL ESTATE

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

Long wait for road to unlock Lake Victoria bays and beaches

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Special economic zone to create jobs and boost trade

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Benard Sanga | 1 day ago

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OPINION

How social media has robbed us of life’s little surprises

By John Wahome | 3 hours ago

How social media has robbed us of life’s little surprises

Leaders and Kenyans at large have a duty to ensure peaceful 2022 polls

By Alinur Mohamed | 9 hours ago

Leaders and Kenyans at large have a duty to ensure peaceful 2022 polls

Kudos Kenya for improving local food systems efficiency

By Myra Bernardi | 9 hours ago

Kudos Kenya for improving local food systems efficiency

Piling debt burden: Heed Central Bank’s warning

By Editorial | 9 hours ago

Piling debt burden: Heed Central Bank’s warning

Here's a formula that can make presidential elections peaceful

By Elias Mokua | 1 day ago

Here's a formula that can make presidential elections peaceful

CARTOONS

Uhuru and his legacy

Uhuru and his legacy

By Gado | 16 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 4 days ago

Social media influencers should not and must not be allowed to kill democracy

By Macharia Munene | 4 days ago

Why Mount Kenya region is the darling of 2022 presidential aspirants

By XN Iraki | 4 days ago

Remembering September 11 from an eyewitness account

Uncoordinated noise will drown out meaningful talk to streamline CBC

By Clay Muganda | 5 days ago

POLITICS

ODM abandons bid to oust Chebukati team

Raila reportedly not keen to pursue matter, a position also held by some party members. Sifuna says party had not declared position on the matter.

By Brian Otieno | 9 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Governor Hillary Barchok put to task over hiring staff from the same community

Governor challenged for being accompanied by men only, all from the same tribe. He asked committee to tell him what ‘dominance’ is.

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 23 hours ago

POLITICS

Purge on Ruto allies dictatorial, says Justin Muturi

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Justin Muturi: Central leaders’ demands to presidential candidates are unrealistic

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Mt Kenya leaders lay out unity plans, plot to lock out DP William Ruto

Karua, Kuria and Kiunjuri meet with Uhuru allies and promise to bring all Central leaders together. Say they will use their parties to push for region

By Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

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Pundits analyze options for UhuRuto ahead of the 2022 elections & State of Politics | #Crossfire

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Kenya's manufacturing sector poised to re-bound as the country expands investments in Infrastructure

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Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee, has cited that his departure as the head coach, was due to personal reasons

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Kenya Power Board fails to reach a quorum while appearing before the N. Assembly Energy Committee

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SPORTS

Uganda Tri Nations Cricket Series: Rains gift Nigeria victory over Kenya

By Ochieng Oyugi | 1 hour ago

Uganda Tri Nations Cricket Series: Rains gift Nigeria victory over Kenya

Olympic silver medallist Kerley expects tough race at Kasarani

By Ochieng Oyugi | 1 hour ago

Olympic silver medallist Kerley expects tough race at Kasarani

Deaflympics: Adjagbe gifts Kenya ticket to quarters

By Ochieng Oyugi | 9 hours ago

Deaflympics: Adjagbe gifts Kenya ticket to quarters

Man City defender Ake says father died minutes after Champions League goal

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Man City defender Ake says father died minutes after Champions League goal

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 hour ago

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

The exploits of Theodore Roosevelt in Kenya are well documented and kept for posterity in US museums.

By Amos Kareithi | 53 minutes ago

How social media has robbed us of life’s little surprises

How social media has robbed us of life’s little surprises

By John Wahome | 3 hours ago

Borrowed clothes saved the day for newly crowned Miss Deaf beauty Lilian Shihundu

Borrowed clothes saved the day for newly crowned Miss Deaf beauty Lilian Shihundu

By Robert Amalemba | 9 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Deaflympics qualifiers

Deaflympics qualifiers

16 ^th September 2021

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

12 ^th September 2021

Laikipia insecurity

Laikipia insecurity

10 ^th September 2021

President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Kenya

President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Kenya

10 ^th September 2021

RIP Orie Rogo Manduli: An ode to the undisputed Queen of the Headgear

RIP Orie Rogo Manduli: An ode to the undisputed Queen of the Headgear

09 ^th September 2021

Perilous journey: How some daring Kenyans commute

Perilous journey: How some daring Kenyans commute

04 ^th September 2021

Feeding the king of the jungle

Feeding the king of the jungle

03 ^rd September 2021

A day in the life of a journalist

A day in the life of a journalist

02 ^nd September 2021

How Bajuni men have taken love to a new level

How Bajuni men have taken love to a new level

27 ^th August 2021

How unsanitary carrier bags make way to market

How unsanitary carrier bags make way to market

25 ^th August 2021

World Athletics U20 Championships, Nairobi

World Athletics U20 Championships, Nairobi

19 ^th August 2021

Scramble for food at James Gesami’s home

Scramble for food at James Gesami’s home

18 ^th August 2021

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WORLD

Guinea declares end of Marburg virus outbreak

By Reuters | 23 minutes ago

Guinea declares end of Marburg virus outbreak

India-US hold 2+2 inter-sessional meeting, discuss inclusive Indo-Pacific

By Agencies | 9 hours ago

India-US hold 2+2 inter-sessional meeting, discuss inclusive Indo-Pacific

Simone Biles condemns US Olympic Committee, FBI for sex-abuse crisis

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Simone Biles condemns US Olympic Committee, FBI for sex-abuse crisis

Zimbabwe artist turns worthless old Mugabe-era banknotes into paintings

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

Zimbabwe artist turns worthless old Mugabe-era banknotes into paintings

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FACT CHECK

FALSE: Transporting gas cylinder on motorbike will not cause explosion

FALSE: Transporting gas cylinder on motorbike will not cause explosion

An online post claiming that if a gas cylinder is transported on a motorbike would explode upon usage is false.

By Patrick Vidija | 17 hours ago

Why fuel lands in Kenya at Sh60 but is being sold at over Sh130

By Winfrey Owino | 17 hours ago

The best vaccine is that which is readily available, experts tell hesitant Kenyans

By Mercy Kahenda | 2 days ago

Viral picture of woman hanging precariously on fence not Omanga’s

By Mireri Junior | 7 days ago

Bitcoin: Its working, advantages and disadvantages

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Inside DP William Ruto’s security detail

By Betty Njeru | 15 days ago

Scared of Covid-19 vaccine side-effects? Just get painkillers and good rest

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 9 hours ago

Kenya records 12 Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 15 hours ago

Men fear, worry to death about 'bed scores'

MEN

By Beldeen Waliaula | 21 hours ago

Mix and match of vaccines not country policy

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Tupac Shakur: 25 years later, the legend still lives

By Boniface Mithika | 14 hours ago

Tupac Shakur: 25 years later, the legend still lives

Movie Review: Kate

By Winnie Makena | 17 hours ago

Movie Review: Kate

Jowie Irungu releases gospel song amidst looming arrest

By Boniface Mithika | 17 hours ago

Jowie Irungu releases gospel song amidst looming arrest

I have been going through a difficult period – Ghost Mulee on stepping down as Harambee Stars coach

By Vincent Kejitan | 18 hours ago

I have been going through a difficult period – Ghost Mulee on stepping down as Harambee Stars coach

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THE NAIROBIAN

Police minting millions from Covid-19 drunkards

Police minting millions from Covid-19 drunkards

By The Nairobian team | 53 minutes ago

I will marry when ready, says Lilian Ng'ang'a's Juliani

I will marry when ready, says Lilian Ng'ang'a's Juliani

By David Odongo | 4 hours ago

Piss of mind: Why travellers pee and poo in bushes

Piss of mind: Why travellers pee and poo in bushes

FEATURES

By Hudson Gumbihi | 15 hours ago

Love is love; age is just a number

Love is love; age is just a number

BLOGS

By Cosmas Butunyi | 17 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Highlights from just-ended global food systems summit

Highlights from just-ended global food systems summit

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

FAO ready to follow up on UN Food Systems Summit and transform Agri-Food Systems

By Dr Qu Dongyu | 2 days ago

How livestock production leads to climate change

By Hellen Miseda | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Newly crowned Miss Deaf borrowed clothes to take part in pageant

By Robert Amalemba | 58 minutes ago

Newly crowned Miss Deaf borrowed clothes to take part in pageant

Confessions: How do I show him respect?

By Chris Hart | 1 hour ago

Confessions: How do I show him respect?

Neema Nkatha: Making sexy bikinis is my dream, I’m living it

By Esther Dianah | 1 hour ago

Neema Nkatha: Making sexy bikinis is my dream, I’m living it

Five tips on how to live with a pet in a small space

By Esther Muchene | 19 hours ago

Five tips on how to live with a pet in a small space