Uhuru tours drive and turn knife into heart of dying NASA coalition

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President Uhuru Kenyatta’s nationwide tours, fashioned as development missions, risk achieving the exact opposite – thanks to heightened political friction, particularly among presidential hopefuls. The emerging battles have specifically narrowed down to co-pri...
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By Oscar Obonyo | 1 hour ago

Uhuru tours drive and turn knife into heart of dying NASA coalition

Mudavadi: African court's opinion on elections not applicable to Kenya

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Mudavadi: African court's opinion on elections not applicable to Kenya

By Kennedy Gachuhi and James Munyeki | 1 hour ago

Teen’s death opens lid of life in streets of fighting hunger, Covid and abuse

National

Teen’s death opens lid of life in streets of fighting hunger, Covid and abuse

By James Wanzala | 1 hour ago

High commodity prices push cost of living through the roof

Business

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 hour ago

Rumble in the jungle as Rhino Charge sweeps across Sabor

Travel & Destination

By Caroline Chebet | 1 hour ago

Will Munya's reformist policies turn around farmers' fortunes?

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Giving Kenyan music an identity

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Caine Prize to name winner, Kenyan in shorlist

How we got into world of insect farming

By Jayne Rose Gacheri | 1 hour ago

How we got into world of insect farming

Good or bad: Which way video games?

By Boniface Mithika | 1 hour ago

Good or bad: Which way video games?

Family relationships key to teen empathy

By Jessica Stern | 1 hour ago

Family relationships key to teen empathy

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NATIONAL

Encounters with ‘Macharia’ and a look at crystal ball on 2022 poll

By Kamau Ngotho | 1 hour ago

Encounters with ‘Macharia’ and a look at crystal ball on 2022 poll

Encounters with ‘Macharia’ and a look at crystal ball on 2022 poll

National

By Kamau Ngotho | 1 hour ago

KDF ranks: From senior-most position to the lowest

By Brian Okoth | 10 hours ago

KDF ranks: From senior-most position to the lowest

KDF ranks: From senior-most position to the lowest

National

By Brian Okoth | 10 hours ago

Lieutenant-General Francis Ogolla: His journey, and why the interest in him

By Brian Okoth | 10 hours ago

Lieutenant-General Francis Ogolla: His journey, and why the interest in him

Lieutenant-General Francis Ogolla: His journey, and why the interest in him

National

By Brian Okoth | 10 hours ago

Full list: President Uhuru Kenyatta's military changes

By Too Jared | 13 hours ago

Full list: President Uhuru Kenyatta's military changes

Full list: President Uhuru Kenyatta's military changes

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COUNTIES

Uhuru gifts family cows after surprise encounter in forest

For 60-year-old Eunice Wanjiku, July 12 is a day she will never forget.

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 hour ago

Uhuru gifts family cows after surprise encounter in forest

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 hour ago

Top leaders battle for the soul of the Coast ahead of 2022 contest

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio | 1 hour ago

Man stabbed to death as rival political factions clash at Kisumu burial

By Harold Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Caroline Kangogo’s autopsy rescheduled to Tuesday

By Fred Kibor | 10 hours ago

Police hunt for boy, 16, accused of killing 42-year-old man

By James Omoro | 10 hours ago

Kogelo village that rode on back of Obama name returns to old rusty self

By Kevine Omollo | 13 hours ago

Three killed in morning crash on Mombasa-Nairobi highway

By Stephen Nzioka | 14 hours ago

Neighbours assist family that lost four members in inferno

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Residents tell Governor Kingi to keep off dispute over 7,100 acres

By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Lack of enough oxygen, Covid-19 testing kits put counties in a fix

By Benard Lusigi and Brian Kisanji | 1 day ago

Uhuru’s hope for food secure region lies in Thwake Dam

By Vivianne Wandera | 1 day ago

John Ogweno’s widows meet at his burial, eulogise him as ‘loving, caring’

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

How parents view the challenges of childcare globally

BUSINESS

Becoming a parent is a monumental life change no matter where you are in the world..

By World Economic Forum | 1 hour ago

Global supplies hit by virus variant, disasters

BUSINESS

A new worldwide wave of Covid-19. Natural disasters in China and Germany. A cyber-attack targeting key South African ports..

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Aviation sector to grow marginally in near future - IATA

BUSINESS

By Moses Omusolo | 1 hour ago

Our smallholder farmers hold key to food security

OPINION

By Gerald Lepariyo | 9 hours ago

Let's speak boldly against real estate con games

OPINION

By Nashon Okowa | 9 hours ago

Are you a youth? Why you should invest in a Sacco

MONEY & MARKET

By Peter Theuri | 12 hours ago

More Kenyans hooked on loans as pandemic takes its toll

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Let us focus on the BBI baby, not the bathwater

By Dennis Kabaara | 1 hour ago

Let us focus on the BBI baby, not the bathwater

Why family set-up is the best place for any child

By Bishop Amos Lewa | 12 hours ago

Why family set-up is the best place for any child

Let’s re-imagine education after the raging Covid-19 nightmare

By Maniza Zaman | 17 hours ago

Let’s re-imagine education after the raging Covid-19 nightmare

We’re, Yes! paying dead British colonial civil servants

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

We’re, Yes! paying dead British colonial civil servants

Law enforcers' laxity allowing plastic bags to creep back

By Caroline Kibii | 1 day ago

Law enforcers' laxity allowing plastic bags to creep back

CARTOONS

4th wave

4th wave

By CASSO | 17 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Rev Edward Buri | 1 hour ago

Kenyans must prepare to interfere with cycle of deceptive leadership

By David Oginde | 1 hour ago

Dad, please do something about Middle East killings

By Clay Muganda | 1 hour ago

After disbanding boarding schools what will we replace them with?

Intra-elite mistrust kills our political health and growth

By Ken Opalo | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Western leaders craft agenda for president’s visit to region next week

President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to tour Western region next week and expectations are high.

By Nathan Ochunge and Jacob Ngetich | 1 hour ago

By Nathan Ochunge and Jacob Ngetich | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Kalonzo, Mudavadi play hardball on Raila’s bid to solve funds standoff

Two National Super Alliance (Nasa) principals have defied ODM leader Raila Odinga’s request to put on hold their decision to pull out.

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Bunge Chronicles: Why Olekina in shuka does not amuse wahesh

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Court bars African countries from postponing elections over Covid-19 crisis

By Mireri Junior | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Chebukati denies claims of rigging in Kiambaa poll

Elections body has denied claims that votes were 'cooked' in the recent Kiambaa and Muguga by-elections.

By Roselyne Obala | 17 hours ago

By Roselyne Obala | 17 hours ago

KFS enters into a collaborative agreement with community living next to Gogoni forest in Msambweni

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KFS enters into a collaborative agreement with community living next to Gogoni forest in Msambweni

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More burden for parents and guardians as they dig deeper into their pockets for school shopping

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SPORTS

Kabras maul Oilers to keep pressure on league leaders KCB

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Kabras maul Oilers to keep pressure on league leaders KCB

Kapaito determined to try to keep Sharks’ title hopes alive

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Kapaito determined to try to keep Sharks’ title hopes alive

Malkia setter Wacu savouring Olympics dream

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 1 hour ago

Malkia setter Wacu savouring Olympics dream

Medal table, July 24: View updated table of gold, silver, bronze medals

By Standard Sports | 3 hours ago

Medal table, July 24: View updated table of gold, silver, bronze medals

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kenyans must prepare to interfere with cycle of deceptive leadership

Kenyans must prepare to interfere with cycle of deceptive leadership

By Rev Edward Buri | 1 hour ago

Dad, please do something about Middle East killings

Dad, please do something about Middle East killings

By David Oginde | 1 hour ago

How we got into world of insect farming

How we got into world of insect farming

How we got into world of insect farming

It also has a good clientele market that absorbs the excess insects for incorporation into pet foods that are available in local supermarkets.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri | 1 hour ago

After disbanding boarding schools what will we replace them with?

After disbanding boarding schools what will we replace them with?

By Clay Muganda | 1 hour ago

Kalonzo, Mudavadi play hardball on Raila’s bid to solve funds standoff

Kalonzo, Mudavadi play hardball on Raila’s bid to solve funds standoff

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

PODCASTS

POLITICS: Tuju on Kiambaa by-election and Jubilee/ ODM merger

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Kutoaminiana na kusalitiana katika NASA; hakuna utu-uzima

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Hillary Ng'weno, aliweka msingi wa uanahabari miaka ya 60

SEPETUKO PODCAST: BBI njia-panda; Uhuru na Raila wanakuna vichwa

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PICTURE POWER

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

Team Kenya’s Tokyo Olympics travel kit - Hit or Miss?

Team Kenya’s Tokyo Olympics travel kit - Hit or Miss?

09^th July 2021

Karachuonyo’s low hanging power cables pose danger

Karachuonyo’s low hanging power cables pose danger

07^th July 2021

Uhuru commissions 5 new hospitals in night operation

Uhuru commissions 5 new hospitals in night operation

07^th July 2021

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WORLD

French citizen among six held over plan to kill Madagascar president

By Reuters | 1 day ago

French citizen among six held over plan to kill Madagascar president

Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

Death toll in South Africa riots rises to 276, minister says

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Death toll in South Africa riots rises to 276, minister says

S.Africa lets jailed ex-president Zuma attend brother's funeral

By Reuters | 2 days ago

S.Africa lets jailed ex-president Zuma attend brother's funeral

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FACT CHECK

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

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

A claim that olympiads are sleeping on sex-discouraging beds is arrant nonsense.

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 5 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

By Rose Kwamboka | 12 days ago

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

By Thomson Reuters Foundation | 13 days ago

Factbox: Italy's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 13 days ago

Factbox: England's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 13 days ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 847 new cases, 167 admitted in ICU

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 8 hours ago

Vihiga health workers demand their two-year pay amid budget crisis

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Brian Kisanji | 11 hours ago

Major county hospitals in dire need of oxygen, report indicates

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 13 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 787 cases, 158 patients admitted in ICU

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Harmonize faces backlash for sending birthday wishes to Kajala

By Davis Muli | 10 hours ago

Harmonize faces backlash for sending birthday wishes to Kajala

Dr Dre ordered to pay 30 million to his ex-wife for Spousal Support

By Peris Wambugu | 10 hours ago

Dr Dre ordered to pay 30 million to his ex-wife for Spousal Support

Men get away with stuff women are slammed for, Singer Simi

By Davis Muli | 10 hours ago

Men get away with stuff women are slammed for, Singer Simi

You are getting a taste of your own medicine, Willy Pozee to Ringtone

By Davis Muli | 11 hours ago

You are getting a taste of your own medicine, Willy Pozee to Ringtone

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THE NAIROBIAN

Kenya's all-time stars who failed to win Olympic gold

Kenya's all-time stars who failed to win Olympic gold

By Elvince Joshua | 7 hours ago

Father denies beating daughter to death for running away from home

Father denies beating daughter to death for running away from home

By Lilian Chepkoech | 10 hours ago

Nyama choma, ride with a ‘nurse’ left me in a coma - taxi driver

Nyama choma, ride with a ‘nurse’ left me in a coma - taxi driver

NEWS

By Ndungu Gachane | 13 hours ago

Why Jimal and Amber Ray called it quits

Why Jimal and Amber Ray called it quits

ENTERTAINMENT

By Vivianne Ndegwa | 16 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Freak frost hits heart of coffee belt, damaging crops

Freak frost hits heart of coffee belt, damaging crops

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Rice farmers invent new varieties to withstand salt, storms

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Drive to tame food prices threatens grain sector

By Reuters | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Tokyo Olympics: Organisers tried to find solutions for breastfeeding moms

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

Tokyo Olympics: Organisers tried to find solutions for breastfeeding moms

Bust a myth: Antiperspirants do not increase risk of cancer

By Nancy Nzalambi | 14 hours ago

Bust a myth: Antiperspirants do not increase risk of cancer

Kim Kardashian joins estranged husband for mass unveiling of his new album 'Donda'

By Reuters | 14 hours ago

Kim Kardashian joins estranged husband for mass unveiling of his new album 'Donda'

Weight affects sexual function in women

By Nancy Nzalambi | 15 hours ago

Weight affects sexual function in women

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