Down but not out: Raila vows to appeal BBI ruling

Politics

ODM party leader Raila Odinga (pictured) may have disliked the court’s outcome on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) judgement, but still intends to appeal the decision. ...

By Betty Njeru | 54 minutes ago

Down but not out: Raila vows to appeal BBI ruling

Kang'ata urges BBI promoters to explore parliamentary route

Central

Kang'ata urges BBI promoters to explore parliamentary route

By Jacinta Mutura | 11 minutes ago

Raila Odinga reacts to BBI shock ruling

Politics

Raila Odinga reacts to BBI shock ruling

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

Victim or villain? Wajir governor's long journey in corridors of justice

Politics

By Jacob Ngetich | 4 hours ago

Kenya’s Covid-19 death toll crosses 3,000

Health & Science

By Betty Njeru | 30 minutes ago

Uhuru attends Djibouti President’s inauguration

Africa

By Fred Kagonye | 6 hours ago

New plot to eat into Raila's Nyanza turf as Ruto's allies dig in

Politics

By Harold Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Top police officer in hospital after collapsing at his Nairobi home

By Standard Reporter | 8 hours ago

Top police officer in hospital after collapsing at his Nairobi home

Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

By Saturday Standard Team | 19 hours ago

Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

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COUNTIES

Is Karen Ward staring at a by-election after bribery conviction?

MCA David Mberia was convicted of soliciting and accepting a Sh1.7 million bribe from a private school in February this year.

By Josephat Thiong'o | 11 minutes ago

Is Karen Ward staring at a by-election after bribery conviction?

By Josephat Thiong'o | 11 minutes ago

Palestine Embassy hails Kenya over stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza

By Mireri Junior | 3 hours ago

Granny held over stolen nets

By Kevine Omollo | 4 hours ago

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

By Jackline Inyanji | 7 hours ago

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

By Stephen Rutto | 9 hours ago

The silent man; Philip Ochieng, laid to rest

By Caleb Kingwara and Anne Atieno | 13 hours ago

ODM, UDA protest as police storm Ongwae's home over Bonchari by election

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 1 day ago

Youth leaders accuse NMS of harassment after City toilets' closure

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

List of Nairobi estates affected by power outage

By Fred Kagonye | 1 day ago

Police disperse Nyoro supporters in Murang’a

By Boniface Gikandi | 1 day ago

Four die in Kibra floods

By Peter Muiruri | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

I left well-paying job in US to do farming in my village

BUSINESS

Having lost millions he had saved while in the US, Jacktone Ambole embarked on aggressive mixed farming and it is paying off..

By Nathan Ochunge | 10 hours ago

How to reap handsome returns by keeping tilapia in your backyard

MONEY & CAREERS

Modern fish farming is gaining popularity as a way of increasing income and supplementing the already dwindling supply from Lake Victoria..

By Jennifer Anyango | 10 hours ago

High fuel cost weighs down bodaboda operators

BUSINESS

By Noah Kipkemboi | 12 hours ago

Farmer defies odds to make his fortune in parched land

MONEY & CAREERS

By Peter Theuri | 15 hours ago

Money: More than a medium of exchange, a store of value

BUSINESS

By Meresia Aloo | 17 hours ago

Why you need to start saving in your 20’s

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 18 hours ago

Motorists lose in fuel price hike as retailers gain

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 19 hours ago

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OPINION

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

By Julie Soweto Aullo | 21 hours ago

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

By Billow Khalid | 23 hours ago

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

By Ken Opalo | 23 hours ago

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 23 hours ago

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

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POLITICS

Which way forward for BBI

Observers say even if promoters successfully appeal the ruling, there might not be enough time for a referendum and General Election.

By Oscar Obonyo | 11 hours ago

By Oscar Obonyo | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Absence of referendum law that sank BBI

Though two House committees foresaw the crisis and drafted legislation, failure to consolidate them dragged out the process.

By Brian Otieno | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Implications of BBI judgment

By Paul Ogemba | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI: Uhuru, Raila back to drawing board

By Special Correspondent | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

We have no interest in impeaching President Uhuru - UDA allied MPs

Members of Parliament allied to UDA say they are not interested in initiating an impeachment process against Uhuru despite Thursday's ruling.

By Erick Abuga | 1 day ago

By Erick Abuga | 1 day ago

WAKO WAPI? Leo tunaangazia aliyekuwa Spika wa bunge la Seneti Ekwee Ethuro

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SPORTS

'Lewan'Goalski' equals Gerd Muller's 40-goal season record from 1971/72

By Reuters | 27 minutes ago

'Lewan'Goalski' equals Gerd Muller's 40-goal season record from 1971/72

AFC Leopards close gap on leaders Tusker, Bandari held in Mombasa

By Washington Onyango | 56 minutes ago

AFC Leopards close gap on leaders Tusker, Bandari held in Mombasa

Wasteful Stima held by Posta Rangers in Kisumu

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

Wasteful Stima held by Posta Rangers in Kisumu

Kenyan boxers earned required exposure in Russia ahead of Tokyo Olympics

By Ben Ahenda | 3 hours ago

Kenyan boxers earned required exposure in Russia ahead of Tokyo Olympics

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Dilemma of choosing a career after high school

Dilemma of choosing a career after high school

By Mercy Adhiambo | 6 hours ago

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

By Jackline Inyanji | 7 hours ago

Raila Odinga reacts to BBI shock ruling

Raila Odinga reacts to BBI shock ruling

Raila Odinga reacts to BBI shock ruling

Known for his vocal character on Twitter, Odinga has – for the last two days – shied away from the platform.

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

New plot to eat into Raila's Nyanza turf as Ruto's allies dig in

New plot to eat into Raila's Nyanza turf as Ruto's allies dig in

By Harold Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

By Stephen Rutto | 9 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

12^th May 2021

Ramadhan: Muslims faithful at Jamia mosque

Ramadhan: Muslims faithful at Jamia mosque

08^th May 2021

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

08^th May 2021

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

05^th May 2021

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

30^th April 2021

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

29^th April 2021

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

28^th April 2021

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

28^th April 2021

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WORLD

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections

Gaza tower housing AP, Al Jazeera collapses after missile strike

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Gaza tower housing AP, Al Jazeera collapses after missile strike

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

By Reuters | 1 day ago

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

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FACT CHECK

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday advised that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks.

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

FACT CHECK

By Africa Check | 1 day ago

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

EXPLAINERS

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 1 day ago

Kenya’s Covid-19 death toll crosses 3,000

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The Health Ministry says it conducted some 4,436 samples in the last 24 hours, leading to a 6.0 per cent positivity rate

By Betty Njeru | 30 minutes ago

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Chebet Birir | 11 hours ago

Covid-19: Eight deaths, 184 recoveries reported

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Kenya still has fewer men than women in nursing: Here is why

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gardy Chacha | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Alex Rodriguez 'sends secret message' to ex Jennifer Lopez as he poses with daughters

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Alex Rodriguez 'sends secret message' to ex Jennifer Lopez as he poses with daughters

Norway-based Kenyan promoter says business far from normalising

By Stevens Muendo | 4 hours ago

Norway-based Kenyan promoter says business far from normalising

Jacque Maribe celebrates motherhood as son turns seven

By Davis Muli | 6 hours ago

Jacque Maribe celebrates motherhood as son turns seven

Nyota Ndogo: When people said I looked like a ghost, my husband assured me that I was beautiful

By Vincent Kejitan | 6 hours ago

Nyota Ndogo: When people said I looked like a ghost, my husband assured me that I was beautiful

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THE NAIROBIAN

Kentice Tikolo: ‘Boss Lady’ leaves mark in sports, career

Kentice Tikolo: ‘Boss Lady’ leaves mark in sports, career

By Elvince Joshua | 36 minutes ago

Nairobi roads unsuitable for mkokoteni- Traffic boss

Nairobi roads unsuitable for mkokoteni- Traffic boss

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 5 hours ago

Mkokoteni economy: Nairobi’s business is driven by handcarts

Mkokoteni economy: Nairobi’s business is driven by handcarts

FEATURES

By Kelvin Kamau | 7 hours ago

After KCSE, what next for kids who love music, drama?

After KCSE, what next for kids who love music, drama?

NEWS

By Tony Mochama | 11 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

By Erastus Mulwa | 1 day ago

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 2 days ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Sex toys and the pandemic: Should you get one?

By Lolita Bunde | 6 hours ago

Sex toys and the pandemic: Should you get one?

Can’t quit red meat? Make it healthier

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Can’t quit red meat? Make it healthier

#EveRecipe: Comfort food for gloomy days

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#EveRecipe: Comfort food for gloomy days

Confessions: My colleague keeps saying she's our baby's second mum and my wife isn't happy

By Mirror | 10 hours ago

Confessions: My colleague keeps saying she's our baby's second mum and my wife isn't happy