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The Jubilee party is planning an in-house clean-up of its grass root membership this week, as it gears for political action ahead of the 2022 General Election. Two lawmakers allied to the President Uhuru-led party said the move will target politicians who no longer subscri...
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By Betty Njeru | 6 hours ago

Jubilee to clean up house in re-structuring plan

Former USIU-Africa VC Freida Brown reappointed

Education

Former USIU-Africa VC Freida Brown reappointed

By Augustine Oduor | 25 minutes ago

Olympics: 5,000m runner Kimeli sails through to final, believes 2021 could be his year to deliver

Athletics

Olympics: 5,000m runner Kimeli sails through to final, believes 2021 could be his year to deliver

By Bismarck Mutahi and Riobinson Okenye in Tokyo | 3 hours ago

ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi pokes holes in bottom-up economy model

Politics

By Jael Mboga | 7 hours ago

Meet university students behind Kenya’s budding space race

Education

By Peter Muiruri | 3 hours ago

Shame as 39 bars flouting Covid-19 protocols, some owned by senior government officials

National

By Stephen Nzioka | 3 hours ago

Top CEOs in Kenya pocketed Sh1.8b in perks during Covid-19

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Former USIU-Africa VC Freida Brown reappointed

By Augustine Oduor | 25 minutes ago

Former USIU-Africa VC Freida Brown reappointed

Creative thinking can boost hotel business during pandemic

By Hasnain Noorani | 55 minutes ago

Creative thinking can boost hotel business during pandemic

Global plastic treaty will deter powerful nations from dumping in Africa

By Amos Wemanya | 1 hour ago

Global plastic treaty will deter powerful nations from dumping in Africa

FKF Premier League: Kipkirui on target as Nairobi City Stars cage troubled Leopards

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

FKF Premier League: Kipkirui on target as Nairobi City Stars cage troubled Leopards

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NATIONAL

KENHA to prosecute overloading violators

By Collins Kweyu | 3 hours ago

KENHA to prosecute overloading violators

KENHA to prosecute overloading violators

National

By Collins Kweyu | 3 hours ago

Court to rule on Itumbi, co-accused assassination case on September 15

By Collins Kweyu | 3 hours ago

Court to rule on Itumbi, co-accused assassination case on September 15

Court to rule on Itumbi, co-accused assassination case on September 15

National

By Collins Kweyu | 3 hours ago

Ministry allows private sector to import covid-19 vaccines

By Jacinta Mutura | 8 hours ago

Ministry allows private sector to import covid-19 vaccines

Ministry allows private sector to import covid-19 vaccines

National

By Jacinta Mutura | 8 hours ago

All hail Queen Mwana Mkisi! The founder of Mombasa city

By Hudson Gumbihi | 9 hours ago

All hail Queen Mwana Mkisi! The founder of Mombasa city

All hail Queen Mwana Mkisi! The founder of Mombasa city

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How garbage has robbed Kakamega of its beauty

Apart from blocked sewer lines and compost heaps, one side of the town has no working public toilet

By Alexander Chagema | 6 hours ago

How garbage has robbed Kakamega of its beauty

By Alexander Chagema | 6 hours ago

Mystery of missing man found dead in Uganda three days later

By Lynn Kolongei | 8 hours ago

Coast governor aspirants clash over county's bloated workforce

By Patrick Beja | 9 hours ago

Man facing murder charge arrested over Kilifi killings

By Kelvin Karani | 9 hours ago

Man commits suicide in Makutano, body found hanging from roof

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 day ago

Two criminals killed in Kilimani shootout

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Classes disrupted as former Kitutu Masaba MP’s wife is buried

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

Students in Murang’a to wait longer to enroll in new school yet to obtain licence

By Boniface Gikandi | 1 day ago

Tourist banned from Maasai Mara after video with leopard leaked

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Woman denies any part in the killings of her Dutch tycoon husband and guard

By Joackim Bwana | 1 day ago

Wajir: 16-year-old girl gang-raped on her way home

By Abdimalik Hajir | 1 day ago

Ward reps spell out conditions for supporting Samboja in 2022

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Interview skills: Tell us your areas of strength and weakness

WORK LIFE

You must demonstrate self-awareness. It is believed that all human beings have areas of strength and also areas requiring coaching or growth. .

By Nicholas Siwatom | 6 hours ago

Why ‘special offers’ may not be that special after all

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By Graham Kajilwa | 7 hours ago

Co-op bank eyes diaspora market as remittances increase

BUSINESS

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Taxpayers still paying for State’s 90s money-printing debacle

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Dominic Omondi | 8 hours ago

Pandemic has altered attitudes towards life insurance cover

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Anne Nyamu | 19 hours ago

New crop of retailers banishes Nakumatt and Uchumi ghosts

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Peter Theuri | 19 hours ago

Biden revives Trump’s Africa business initiative

FINANCIAL STANDARD

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OPINION

Creative thinking can boost hotel business during pandemic

By Hasnain Noorani | 55 minutes ago

Creative thinking can boost hotel business during pandemic

Global plastic treaty will deter powerful nations from dumping in Africa

By Amos Wemanya | 1 hour ago

Global plastic treaty will deter powerful nations from dumping in Africa

Address extra levies; the 'quiet corruption’ in public schools

By Mohamud M. Abdi | 2 hours ago

Address extra levies; the 'quiet corruption’ in public schools

Opinion: Bottom-up economics is the future but the bureaucrats gaining from cronyism oppose

By Billow Kerrow | 10 hours ago

Opinion: Bottom-up economics is the future but the bureaucrats gaining from cronyism oppose

What should be done to make our green gold to shine again

By Benjamin Bett | 19 hours ago

What should be done to make our green gold to shine again

CARTOONS

Editorial: New bully in town

Editorial: New bully in town

New bully in town

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COLUMNISTS

By XN Iraki | 8 hours ago

Why idyllic Upper Kabete typifies the Kenyan dream

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

Kenya has interesting but challenging work at the UN Security Council

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 1 day ago

Let’s talk practical issues

Be good to Nick Mwendwa, he just epitomises Kenya’s value systems

By Clay Muganda | 2 days ago

POLITICS

MCAs want graft-ridden bursaries cheques system back

The MCAs argue that the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) system has led to discrepancies in vouchers issued to parents

By Josphat Thiongó | 2 hours ago

By Josphat Thiongó | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

MP Junet insists he will defend his seat in 2022

Nairobi MCA Elias Otieno is also in the race to trounce Junet.

By Anne Atieno and Harold Odhiambo | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Three affiliate NASA parties resolve to quit

By Moses Nyamori | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM warns against politicising President Uhuru’s Western visit

By Nathan Ochunge | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Principals now scheme to make OKA formidable ahead of polls

?The One Kenya Alliance (OKA) principals have convened a joint parliamentary group meeting today as part of strategies to make the outfit formidable.

By Moses Nyamori | 11 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori | 11 hours ago

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FKF Premier League: Kipkirui on target as Nairobi City Stars cage troubled Leopards

Posta Rangers win as Vihiga United relegation woes continue

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

Posta Rangers win as Vihiga United relegation woes continue

Syombua exit in 400m heats as Botswana’s Montsho calls it a day on the track

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 3 hours ago

Syombua exit in 400m heats as Botswana’s Montsho calls it a day on the track

Russia's Abramovich denies buying Chelsea for Putin, court hears

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Russia's Abramovich denies buying Chelsea for Putin, court hears

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Top CEOs in Kenya pocketed Sh1.8b in perks during Covid-19

Top CEOs in Kenya pocketed Sh1.8b in perks during Covid-19

By Dominic Omondi | 8 hours ago

Taxpayers still paying for State’s 90s money-printing debacle

Taxpayers still paying for State’s 90s money-printing debacle

By Dominic Omondi | 8 hours ago

Why ‘special offers’ may not be that special after all

Why ‘special offers’ may not be that special after all

Why ‘special offers’ may not be that special after all

Such deals are popular with many shoppers, who believe they are making huge savings on their shopping budget.

By Graham Kajilwa | 7 hours ago

Why idyllic Upper Kabete typifies the Kenyan dream

Why idyllic Upper Kabete typifies the Kenyan dream

By XN Iraki | 8 hours ago

All hail Queen Mwana Mkisi! The founder of Mombasa city

All hail Queen Mwana Mkisi! The founder of Mombasa city

By Hudson Gumbihi | 9 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

The legend of ‘Mrefu’, Kisii MCA Kepher Mogaka

The legend of ‘Mrefu’, Kisii MCA Kepher Mogaka

31^st July 2021

How record-high flood hit Soi Safari Lodge [2020]

How record-high flood hit Soi Safari Lodge [2020]

29^th July 2021

Heavy lifting: For the love of the potato

Heavy lifting: For the love of the potato

28^th July 2021

Shoes on a wire: Untangling the reasons why

Shoes on a wire: Untangling the reasons why

22^nd July 2021

Mursik: How it’s made

Mursik: How it’s made

21^st July 2021

Eid al-Adha celebrations, 2021

Eid al-Adha celebrations, 2021

20^th July 2021

Muguga by-election

Muguga by-election

15^th July 2021

Kiambaa decides

Kiambaa decides

15^th July 2021

Famous statues of Nairobi

Famous statues of Nairobi

14^th July 2021

Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

13^th July 2021

Calf born with only two legs in Kakamega

Calf born with only two legs in Kakamega

13^th July 2021

Monkey fight!

Monkey fight!

13^th July 2021

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WORLD

US donates more than 110 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad -White House

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

US donates more than 110 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad -White House

At least 30 bodies float down river between Ethiopia’s Tigray and Sudan

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

At least 30 bodies float down river between Ethiopia’s Tigray and Sudan

Nigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Nigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances

Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 2 days ago

Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

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FACT CHECK

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Smoking Marijuana is harmless: Various groups, including #LegalizeIt! have termed marijuana a natural herb and want it legalized.

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 8 days ago

False: Anti-sex beds not installed at the 2020 Olympics

By Patrick Vidija | 11 days ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 14 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

By Rose Kwamboka | 22 days ago

Covid-19: Are digital health passports a good idea?

By Thomson Reuters Foundation | 23 days ago

Factbox: Italy's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 23 days ago

Patients turned away as drug shortage bites over Sh39 million Kemsa debt

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi | 2 hours ago

Nearly 5 million fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years: study

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By AFP | 8 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 24 deaths, 591 cases in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Why Jua Kali artisans face highest risk of hearing loss

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Meet 4-year-old girl who has perfected playing piano

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Meet 4-year-old girl who has perfected playing piano

'I'm fighting for my community' says Miss South Africa's first transgender contestant

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

'I'm fighting for my community' says Miss South Africa's first transgender contestant

You are not qualified to give recommendations, Jacob Zuma’s daughter takes a swipe at Naomi Campbell

By Davis Muli | 7 hours ago

You are not qualified to give recommendations, Jacob Zuma’s daughter takes a swipe at Naomi Campbell

By Davis Muli | 8 hours ago

Rotimi gifts Vanessa Mdee brand new 2021 range rover

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THE NAIROBIAN

Opening up patients was so scary when I was a medical student - Dr Lelei

Opening up patients was so scary when I was a medical student - Dr Lelei

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 hour ago

Corazon Kwamboka celebrates son's first birthday

Corazon Kwamboka celebrates son's first birthday

By Vivianne Wandera | 1 hour ago

Expatriates who behave like spoilt brats away from home

Expatriates who behave like spoilt brats away from home

BLOGS

By Stephen Derwent Partington | 4 hours ago

Anwar who? Saumu Mbuvi denies knowing baby daddy Senator

Anwar who? Saumu Mbuvi denies knowing baby daddy Senator

NEWS

By Vivianne Wandera | 4 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Relief for farmers after getting nod to sell their coffee without brokers

Relief for farmers after getting nod to sell their coffee without brokers

By Victor Nzuma | 8 hours ago

Scheme to use drones for communal spraying, increase output

By Anne Atieno | 9 hours ago

KALRO produces potato varieties with longer shelf life

By Jennifer Anyango | 11 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Happily never after: My life seems perfect, am I just ungrateful?

By Chris Hart | 8 hours ago

Happily never after: My life seems perfect, am I just ungrateful?

Warning signs of emotional abuse at your workplace

By Lolita Bunde | 9 hours ago

Warning signs of emotional abuse at your workplace

Tips on how to nurture your daughter’s natural hair

By Lolita Bunde | 9 hours ago

Tips on how to nurture your daughter’s natural hair

I get bored very fast in my relationships, will I ever settle down?

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I get bored very fast in my relationships, will I ever settle down?

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