ELECTION 2022

Is Moses Kuria a master schemer or tough politician who won't take chances?

Politics

Gatundu South MP returns to a warm embrace in Kenya Kwanza after raising a storm. Kabogo now casts a lonely figure in Kiambu as he sustains attacks on the Ruto-led alliance.
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By Ndung’u Gachane | 5 hours ago

Is Moses Kuria a master schemer or tough politician who won't take chances?

Raila Odinga's big task to accommodate Uhuru's CSs, competing interests

Politics

Raila Odinga's big task to accommodate Uhuru's CSs, competing interests

By Josphat Thiongó | 5 hours ago

Safari Rally: Traders bag mixed fortunes as fans rev up sleepy lake town

Business

Safari Rally: Traders bag mixed fortunes as fans rev up sleepy lake town

By Antony Gitonga | 5 hours ago

Wafula Chebukati: Media, political parties free to tally election results but

Politics

By Willis Oketch | 5 hours ago

More hunger on the way as food inflation goes past 28-month high

Business

By Frankline Sunday | 5 hours ago

Acid test for Raila Odinga, William Ruto amid fears of a possible low voter turnout

Politics

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 5 hours ago

Mark Too's 'daughter' wants share of multi-million family property

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By Lynn Kolongei | 16 hours ago

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Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics

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Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics

Why degree certificate faces bleak future

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Why degree certificate faces bleak future

Funding headache as over 250,000 students placed for varsity, TVET courses

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki | 1 hour ago

Funding headache as over 250,000 students placed for varsity, TVET courses

What Nakuru residents expect from next governor

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 hour ago

What Nakuru residents expect from next governor

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NATIONAL

LSK asks DPP, DCI to end fight over powers to draft charge sheets

LSK asks DPP, DCI to end fight over powers to draft charge sheets

By Betty Njeru | 13 hours ago

CS Omamo gunning for first IFAD female president

CS Omamo gunning for first IFAD female president

By Stanley Ongwae | 14 hours ago

Cold weekend ahead as temperatures hit below 10 degrees

Cold weekend ahead as temperatures hit below 10 degrees

By Betty Njeru | 17 hours ago

Nailed the wrong man? Probe reveals UK officer lied to court

Nailed the wrong man? Probe reveals UK officer lied to court

NATIONAL

By Kamau Muthoni | 20 hours ago

Folks tighten your belts: Living is going to get a lot bumpy for several months to come

Folks tighten your belts: Living is going to get a lot bumpy for several months to come

NATIONAL

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Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics

Cosmopolitan in nature, the county has a population of over two million, and at least one million votes are up for grabs. Notable political pronouncements and deals have been made and sealed.

By Julius Chepkwony | 14 seconds ago

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By Julius Chepkwony | 14 seconds ago

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By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 hour ago

Ruto faults Uhuru, Raila over high cost of living

By Joackim Bwana | 5 hours ago

Five die, four go blind after consuming illicit brew

By Muriithi Mugo | 8 hours ago

Uhuru to launch legacy projects in Coast next month

By Kelvin Karani | 16 hours ago

'We won't drop out': Azimio faces tough test as candidates defy calls to drop bid

By Standard Team | 19 hours ago

Government spells out ambitious plans to upgrade Coast economy

By Bernard Sanga | 19 hours ago

Battleground: Will Olago Aluoch survive quest by ODM to scuttle his fourth term bid?

By Olivia Odhiambo and Sharon Owino | 23 hours ago

Uhuru Kenyatta to launch legacy projects in Coast next month

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

Embu stalls burned as Boda Boda operators protest police harassment

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 day ago

Why Raila's plate at city joint is a hot commodity

By Saul Owiti and Shaun Mutua | 1 day ago

Kakamega governor race: Court declines to lift orders barring gazettement of Malala

By Robert Amalemba | 1 day ago

KRA auctions abandoned goods worth Sh39.6m at Mombasa port

By Willis Oketch | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Are we seeing early indicators of a financial crisis?

OPINION

The writer argues that a strong dollar, war and the coronavirus have all colluded to make developing economies struggle with high inflation and currency shortages..

By Odhiambo Ramogi | 5 hours ago

More women now take up leadership positions in firms

BUSINESS

Despite a push for equality in jobs, the number of women in top positions remains low. A global report shows that Africa leads the rest of the world in terms of women leadership..

By Peter Theuri and Nancy Nzau | 5 hours ago

Young vulnerable women benefit from new vocational training

BUSINESS

By James Wanzala | 5 hours ago

Why Kenya had borrow to repay a Sh17b Chinese loan

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

Battle for control of South Sudan cargo at Port of Mombasa rages

BUSINESS

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

Banks warn of more expensive loans as inflation climbs sharply

BUSINESS

By Brenda Kerubo | 1 day ago

Top oil marketers tighten dominance in first 3 months

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 2 days ago

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OPINION

New NHIF Act will fast track universal health

By Dr Peter Kamunyo | 5 hours ago

New NHIF Act will fast track universal health

Step up the war on malaria and other diseases

By Editorial | 5 hours ago

Step up the war on malaria and other diseases

Transport chaos exposes true cost of greed

By Mark Oloo | 1 day ago

Transport chaos exposes true cost of greed

How STEM will transform our building sector

By Leonard Kareko | 1 day ago

How STEM will transform our building sector

Pick Kenya's best talent for the Commonwealth Games

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Pick Kenya's best talent for the Commonwealth Games

CARTOONS

Safari rally safety

Safari rally safety

Safari rally safety

By Harrison Muriuki | 22 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By XN Iraki | 30 minutes ago

Why degree certificate faces bleak future

By David Oginde | 4 hours ago

By allowing easy divorce, the court opened a Pandora's box

By Clay Muganda | 5 hours ago

Colour of police uniform a minor detail but it's safe to face trivialities

No Mr President, we are not yet brave enough to undo land theft

By Barrack Muluka | 20 hours ago

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POLITICS

Campaign agenda moves from problems Kenyans face to crowd sizes at rallies

Both sides are eager to show how their public events are attracting bigger crowds. From polls, unemployment is second most cited concern after cost of living and poverty is third.

By Special Correspondent | 5 hours ago

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POLITICS

Inside ODM plan to ring-fence its strongholds as rivals boils over

Chairman Mbadi wants candidates to conduct joint campaigns to raise their chances. Party hopes to minimise damage amid resistance towards zoning and six-piece voting.

By Harold Odhiambo and Olivia Odhiambo | 5 hours ago

POLITICS

Top politicians stare at uncertain future ahead of poll

By Brian Otieno | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila Odinga, William Ruto line up point men to boost voter turnout

By Standard Team | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

IEBC buys 14,000 more KIEMS kits, plans to recruit temporary staff

Chairman Wafula Chebukati said yesterday that the procurement of ballot papers will start on June 30 after the list of all candidates was finalised and gazetted.

By Willis Oketch | 1 day ago

By Willis Oketch | 1 day ago

Kenya Private schools association to mobilize its members to build more classes

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Kenya Private schools association to mobilize its members to build more classes

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Raila maintains that he will not ban the importation and selling of Mitumba should he be elected

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Who killed them? Men whose bodies were found in Lari forest identified

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Ruto's tirade: DP Ruto claims some big shots in government are deliberately evading taxes

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SPORTS

Hockey: Butali Warriors, Kenya Police battle for top spot continues on Sunday

By Washington Onyango | 5 hours ago

Hockey: Butali Warriors, Kenya Police battle for top spot continues on Sunday

Basketball: KPA teams pick vital wins in Nairobi

By Washington Onyango | 6 hours ago

Basketball: KPA teams pick vital wins in Nairobi

Rugby: Fijian Kubu, Injera headline Simba's squad to World Cup qualifiers

By Washington Onyango | 7 hours ago

Rugby: Fijian Kubu, Injera headline Simba's squad to World Cup qualifiers

"I've dated men and I've dated women too"- Ex Brazil international Richarlyson comes out as bisexual

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

"I've dated men and I've dated women too"- Ex Brazil international Richarlyson comes out as bisexual

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Why degree certificate faces bleak future

Why degree certificate faces bleak future

By XN Iraki | 30 minutes ago

Funding headache as over 250,000 students placed for varsity, TVET courses

Funding headache as over 250,000 students placed for varsity, TVET courses

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki | 1 hour ago

Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics

Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics

Why Nakuru county is seen as the bedrock of politics

Cosmopolitan in nature, the county has a population of over two million, and at least one million votes are up for grabs. Notable political pronouncements and deals have been made and sealed.

By Julius Chepkwony | 14 seconds ago

What Nakuru residents expect from next governor

What Nakuru residents expect from next governor

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 hour ago

Obokano: Instrument only played by men

Obokano: Instrument only played by men

By Stanley Ongwae | 2 hours ago

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Kenya Kwanza, Babu Owino supporters clash at Jacaranda

Kenya Kwanza, Babu Owino supporters clash at Jacaranda

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Akurinu Church at 100

Akurinu Church at 100

19 ^th June 2022

Queen's birthday celebration at British High Commission

Queen's birthday celebration at British High Commission

19 ^th June 2022

Day of the African Child

Day of the African Child

16 ^th June 2022

Call me Kiarie, says Dr Fryda after Kikuyu rituals

Call me Kiarie, says Dr Fryda after Kikuyu rituals

12 ^th June 2022

The changing, delightful, faces of George Wajackoyah

The changing, delightful, faces of George Wajackoyah

08 ^th June 2022

Raila Odinga launches Azimio manifesto

Raila Odinga launches Azimio manifesto

07 ^th June 2022

Raila cleared for fifth stab at presidency

Raila cleared for fifth stab at presidency

06 ^th June 2022

DP William Ruto's date with IEBC

DP William Ruto's date with IEBC

06 ^th June 2022

Madaraka Day: How eating competition stole the show in Kisumu

Madaraka Day: How eating competition stole the show in Kisumu

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Kenya's military show of strength at 59th Madaraka Day

Kenya's military show of strength at 59th Madaraka Day

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WORLD

Gunman kills two, injures 21 during Oslo Pride day

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Gunman kills two, injures 21 during Oslo Pride day

Reactions to US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Reactions to US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

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FACT CHECK

Misleading: Gachagua's claim that US police drive drunk people home

Misleading: Gachagua's claim that US police drive drunk people home

The Standard Checkpoint rates this claim as misleading since it is upon the discretion of the arresting officer who determines what would be beneficial in a given case.

By Patrick Vidija | 5 days ago

Does fuel subsidy only favour the rich as Treasury CS Ukur Yatani says?

By Dominic Omondi | 9 days ago

Death Penalty no silver bullet for ending corruption

By Frankline Sunday | 11 days ago

Inside the controversial ICT Practitioners Bill

By Standard Checkpoint | 11 days ago

The Bible according to William Ruto

By Standard Team | 12 days ago

FALSE: It wasn't Martha Karua's portrait unveiled at Obama Foundation event

By Patrick Vidija and Mwangi Maina | 15 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kigali Summit: Presidents commit Sh470b to end malaria, neglected diseases by 2030

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

Newborns at risk as shortage of the rotavirus vaccine is felt in various clinics

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 2 days ago

Covid-19 infections rise by 559

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By David Njaaga | 2 days ago

Brace for rise in flu infections among children, Ministry of Health warns

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 4 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Death and despair as gunman opens fire at Oslo gay bar

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

Death and despair as gunman opens fire at Oslo gay bar

Mejja: Milly Wairimu is not my baby mama, I have kids with another woman

By Vincent Kejitan | 13 hours ago

Mejja: Milly Wairimu is not my baby mama, I have kids with another woman

Size 8 recounts partial paralysis, near-death experience when giving birth

By Davis Muli | 14 hours ago

Size 8 recounts partial paralysis, near-death experience when giving birth

Vera Sidika: Invest the money you get from sponsors

By Davis Muli | 17 hours ago

Vera Sidika: Invest the money you get from sponsors

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THE NAIROBIAN

Prof Nyong'o's mum started Mother's Union

Prof Nyong'o's mum started Mother's Union

By Silas Nyamweya | 9 hours ago

Mark Too's 'daughter' wants share of multi-million family property

Mark Too's 'daughter' wants share of multi-million family property

By Lynn Kolongei | 16 hours ago

Mzungu house help inherits Sh74m from employer

Mzungu house help inherits Sh74m from employer

By Daniel Chege | 19 hours ago

Should men wax 'Karura Forest?'

Should men wax 'Karura Forest?'

BLOGS

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day ago

I can't date married men

I can't date married men

ARTS LOUNGE

By Cheptoek Boyo | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Honey bees feeling cozy in concrete beehives

Honey bees feeling cozy in concrete beehives

By Kelvin Ogega | 1 day ago

Cassava value added products

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

EU Commission to cut pesticides by half in 2030

By Standard Reporter | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Did your spouse just quit? Here is how to show your support

By Esther Muchene | 20 hours ago

Did your spouse just quit? Here is how to show your support

How to recognise toxic tendencies in those around you

By Nancy Nzalambi | 21 hours ago

How to recognise toxic tendencies in those around you

What foods will improve our sex life?

By Chris Hart | 21 hours ago

What foods will improve our sex life?

Confessions: Poor relationship with dad got me bad men

By Chris Hart | 21 hours ago

Confessions: Poor relationship with dad got me bad men

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