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Ruto on government: I will resign when I want

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Pushed to the periphery of a government he co-run with his boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President
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By Moses Nyamori | 1 hour ago

Ruto on government: I will resign when I want

Who is the Turk caught up in DP Ruto’s abortive trip to Uganda?

Politics

Who is the Turk caught up in DP Ruto’s abortive trip to Uganda?

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

Jubilee and ODM revive plans for 2022 coalition

Politics

Jubilee and ODM revive plans for 2022 coalition

By Josphat Thiongó | 1 hour ago

MPs to debate rules on campaign funds

Politics

By Patrick Amimo and Moses Nyamori | 1 hour ago

Taxi driver refuses to give up on childhood dream of being a nurse

National

By Chebet Birir | 1 hour ago

Detectives probe couple's murder-suicide, autopsy set for today

National

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 hour ago

Wanderi, Cherop among four nominated for IEBC jobs, await Parliament approval

National

By Jael Mboga | 6 hours ago

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Man City sign Grealish from Aston Villa in British record Sh15 billion deal

By Reuters | 59 minutes ago

Man City sign Grealish from Aston Villa in British record Sh15 billion deal

Of Chinese tilapia imports and our huge unexploited potential

By Erick Ogello | 1 hour ago

Of Chinese tilapia imports and our huge unexploited potential

State’s spending of Covid loans queried

By Frankline Sunday | 1 hour ago

State’s spending of Covid loans queried

Teachers urged to go for vaccination to protect learners from infections

By Hudson Gumbihi | 1 hour ago

Teachers urged to go for vaccination to protect learners from infections

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NATIONAL

75-year-old man born and raised in Kenya wins deportation battle

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 hour ago

75-year-old man born and raised in Kenya wins deportation battle

75-year-old man born and raised in Kenya wins deportation battle

National

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 hour ago

Michuki's daughter wins legal fee battle with lawyer

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 hour ago

Michuki's daughter wins legal fee battle with lawyer

Michuki's daughter wins legal fee battle with lawyer

National

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 hour ago

ICC rejects Gicheru's bid to appeal against charges

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 hour ago

ICC rejects Gicheru's bid to appeal against charges

ICC rejects Gicheru's bid to appeal against charges

National

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 hour ago

Former Nyeri MP to be cremated as per his wish

By Nderitu Gichure | 5 hours ago

Former Nyeri MP to be cremated as per his wish

Former Nyeri MP to be cremated as per his wish

National

By Nderitu Gichure | 5 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it

According to Florence, her sister’s problems at the facility started two years ago

By Kevin Ogutu | 1 hour ago

Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it

By Kevin Ogutu | 1 hour ago

Brothers death: Kin cry out for justice as one shot in demo

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 hour ago

Mzee Ajwang', father of the Kajwang's, is dead

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

How court orders frustrate Kisii town's development plans

By Erick Abuga | 1 hour ago

Kabarak to offer pioneer cancer course after deal with global body

By Caroline Chebet and Bradley Sikolia | 1 hour ago

Kisumu plans an investor conference in late September

By James Wanzala | 3 hours ago

Fisherman killed, his body dumped in Lake Victoria

By James Omoro | 6 hours ago

Quiver Lounge shooting suspect released on Sh5m bail or Sh10m bond

By Collins Kweyu | 12 hours ago

Murang'a hotel that has stood the test of time

By Ndungu Gachane | 15 hours ago

Inside the Vihiga rainmakers shrines

By Nathan Ochunge | 15 hours ago

Fear as six unexploded mortar bombs discovered in Lake Victoria

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

Former MCA, co-accused to undergo mental test

By Joackim Bwana | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

State’s spending of Covid loans queried

NEWS

A new report indicates the government spent tens of billions of shillings from loans borrowed in 2019/2020 without properly accounting for the same..

By Frankline Sunday | 1 hour ago

Inside charged tender wars that edged out Kenya Power chief

BUSINESS

Emails between board chair and a senior manager show clash of opinions over a multi-million-shilling insurance brokerage contract. .

By Roselyne Obala | 1 hour ago

Cargo agents on war path with shipping companies

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Patrick Beja | 15 hours ago

Broke National Oil lost Sh500m in single year, risks auction

BUSINESS

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

Kenyans urged to develop taste for other local foods

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Cameroon pumps Sh300 million into Shelter Afrique

REAL ESTATE

By Moses Omusolo | 1 day ago

Poor sales push real estate firms off the cliff

REAL ESTATE

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Of Chinese tilapia imports and our huge unexploited potential

By Erick Ogello | 1 hour ago

Of Chinese tilapia imports and our huge unexploited potential

Ruto’s abortive Kampala mission and farmer wheeling barrows

By Peter Kimani | 1 hour ago

Ruto’s abortive Kampala mission and farmer wheeling barrows

Leaders must be careful with their utterances

By Editorial | 5 hours ago

Leaders must be careful with their utterances

Opinion: Uhuru will be declared Kenya's best President ever come 2024

By Michael Ndonye | 7 hours ago

Opinion: Uhuru will be declared Kenya's best President ever come 2024

Fix loopholes that facilitate unlawful killings

By Demas Kiprono | 8 hours ago

Fix loopholes that facilitate unlawful killings

CARTOONS

Of Divorces and Alliances

Of Divorces and Alliances

Of Divorces and Alliances

By CASSO | 14 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 1 day ago

Let politicians tear each other but they shouldn't leave us in pieces

By Leonard Khafafa | 2 days ago

Of national values and why voters continually fall for lies

By XN Iraki | 2 days ago

Why idyllic Upper Kabete typifies the Kenyan dream

Kenya has interesting but challenging work at the UN Security Council

By Macharia Munene | 4 days ago

POLITICS

Eyes turn to Kiagu by-election as parties name potential candidates

The political focus in Meru County has shifted to the Kiagu Ward by-election slated for October 14, as a section of major parties eye the seat.

By Phares Mutembei | 11 hours ago

By Phares Mutembei | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Ford Kenya wrangles: Wamunyinyi-led faction dares Wetang'ula

Wamunyinyi claims Wetang'ula is operating in a non-official capacity and not in a position to transact business on behalf of the party

By Betty Njeru | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto to hold Hustler Nation parliamentary group meeting

By Josphat Thiong’o | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ruto: Airport drama meant to frustrate me

By Allan Mungai | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Come clean on Museveni links, ODM leaders tell deputy president

DM lawmakers asked Ruto to “come clean” on his relations to Uganda’s ruling party, NRM.

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

#CROSSFIRE: Ruto's Bottom-up politics, Jubilee-ODM merger and OKA political game plan ahead of 2022

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#CROSSFIRE: Ruto's Bottom-up politics, Jubilee-ODM merger and OKA political game plan ahead of 2022

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Kisumu county to host investor conference market its business opportunities

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VIDEO

BREAKING: Messi to leave Barcelona due to financial constraint

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IEBC has until Monday to gazette election regulation rules

2 hours ago

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SPORTS

Man City sign Grealish from Aston Villa in British record Sh15 billion deal

By Reuters | 59 minutes ago

Man City sign Grealish from Aston Villa in British record Sh15 billion deal

Club statement: Messi to leave Barcelona due to financial constraint

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Club statement: Messi to leave Barcelona due to financial constraint

Knitting diver Tom Daley catches attention at Tokyo Olympics

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Knitting diver Tom Daley catches attention at Tokyo Olympics

Abel Kipsang sets new Olympic record in 1,500m semis

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 9 hours ago

Abel Kipsang sets new Olympic record in 1,500m semis

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Inside charged tender wars that edged out Kenya Power chief

Inside charged tender wars that edged out Kenya Power chief

By Roselyne Obala | 1 hour ago

Ruto’s abortive Kampala mission and farmer wheeling barrows

Ruto’s abortive Kampala mission and farmer wheeling barrows

By Peter Kimani | 1 hour ago

Of Chinese tilapia imports and our huge unexploited potential

Of Chinese tilapia imports and our huge unexploited potential

Of Chinese tilapia imports and our huge unexploited potential

Food and Agriculture Organisation recommends fish consumption per capita of 20 kg/person/year.

By Erick Ogello | 1 hour ago

Who is the Turk caught up in DP Ruto’s abortive trip to Uganda?

Who is the Turk caught up in DP Ruto’s abortive trip to Uganda?

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

Taxi driver refuses to give up on childhood dream of being a nurse

Taxi driver refuses to give up on childhood dream of being a nurse

By Chebet Birir | 1 hour ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast: Rais Uhuru, kumwaibisha Ruto ni kukosa ufalme

Sepetuko Podcast: Ruto, jifunze kupitia CCM ya TZ na ANC ya Afrika Kusini, si NRM ya Museveni

SEPETUKO PODCAST; Ni Vigumu kwa Odinga Kukubalika Mlima Kenya -Chuki za Kihistoria

SEPETUKO PODCAST; Uadui Kati ya Jaramogi na Kenyatta; Athari Zingalipo

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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

Uganda denies record of DP Ruto’s aborted trip

By Betty Njeru | 10 hours ago

Uganda denies record of DP Ruto’s aborted trip

U.S. COVID-19 cases hit six-month high at over 100,000 – Reuters tally

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

U.S. COVID-19 cases hit six-month high at over 100,000 – Reuters tally

USAID chief concerned by 'dehumanising rhetoric' in Ethiopia amid war in Tigray region

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

USAID chief concerned by 'dehumanising rhetoric' in Ethiopia amid war in Tigray region

South Sudan's VP Machar deposed by party: rival leaders

By AFP | 1 day ago

South Sudan's VP Machar deposed by party: rival leaders

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FACT CHECK

Fact Check: Did ‘rich’ parent take Form One boy to Maranda High School in a helicopter?

Fact Check: Did ‘rich’ parent take Form One boy to Maranda High School in a helicopter?

So viral was the picture of the incident, that the name “Maranda” trended on micro-blogging site Twitter a better part of Tuesday.

By Kevin Ogutu | 2 days ago

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 10 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 13 days ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 17 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

By Rose Kwamboka | 24 days ago

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

By Thomson Reuters Foundation | 25 days ago

For some, breastfeeding is no walk in the park

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Chebet Birir | 1 hour ago

Why breastfeeding is a gamechanger - Dr Mercy Mwangangi

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Mwangangi | 2 hours ago

Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 1,571

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 6 hours ago

What could go wrong during breastfeeding?

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Nancy Nzalambi | 9 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Classic Kenyan music albums we will never forget

By Mkala Mwaghesha | 5 hours ago

Classic Kenyan music albums we will never forget

Movie review: Blood Red Sky

By Winnie Makena | 8 hours ago

Movie review: Blood Red Sky

DJ Kalonje smashes Juba on second return

By Solomon Koko | 8 hours ago

DJ Kalonje smashes Juba on second return

Fashion stylist receives shoes worth Sh42,000 from Naked Wolfe

By Solomon Koko | 9 hours ago

Fashion stylist receives shoes worth Sh42,000 from Naked Wolfe

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THE NAIROBIAN

Fighting your in-laws is atrocious!

Fighting your in-laws is atrocious!

By Awuor Omino | 7 hours ago

Arrest warrant issued for blogger Edgar Obare

Arrest warrant issued for blogger Edgar Obare

By Vivianne Wandera | 10 hours ago

Why beggars, urchins and the disabled are being ejected from Nairobi streets

Why beggars, urchins and the disabled are being ejected from Nairobi streets

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 11 hours ago

I'm at peace following Anerlisa divorce- Ben Pol

I'm at peace following Anerlisa divorce- Ben Pol

ENTERTAINMENT

By Vivianne Wandera | 13 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

County gives farmers 7,000 coffee seedlings

County gives farmers 7,000 coffee seedlings

By Julius Chepkwony | 3 hours ago

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

By Victor Nzuma | 2 days ago

Scheme to use drones for communal spraying, increase output

By Anne Atieno | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Meghan Markles marks 40th birthday with appeal for women’s mentorship

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

Meghan Markles marks 40th birthday with appeal for women’s mentorship

Noni Wanyee: A day in the life of an interior architect

By Caroline Okello | 15 hours ago

Noni Wanyee: A day in the life of an interior architect

Tokyo Olympics: Facebook blocked sprint queen for posting videos of her win

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

Tokyo Olympics: Facebook blocked sprint queen for posting videos of her win

Five signs of a healthy relationship

By Esther Muchene | 16 hours ago

Five signs of a healthy relationship