Raila and Kalonzo clash on 2022 race

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Raila Odinga yesterday hit out at his coalition partner Kalonzo Musyoka over the latter’s declaration that he would not support ...
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By Moses Nyamori | 2 hours ago

Raila and Kalonzo clash on 2022 race

Uhuru, Raila begin talks on pre-poll pact

Politics

Uhuru, Raila begin talks on pre-poll pact

By Moses Nyamori | 2 hours ago

Ruto backs bid to scrap degree rule for MCAs and MPs

Politics

Ruto backs bid to scrap degree rule for MCAs and MPs

By Moses Nyamori | 2 hours ago

Odinga tour rekindles Joho succession race

Politics

By Willis Oketch | 2 hours ago

Blow to civil servants, tutors as State freezes salary hikes

National

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

How rent spat with landlord led Kirubi to own iconic city building

National

By Judah Ben-Hur | 2 hours ago

New row over plans to have prayers for Muturi at Mt Kenya Forest

National

By Ndungu Gachane | 3 hours ago

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LATEST

Who will be coronated at Nakuru Golf Club?

By Mose Sammy | 32 minutes ago

Who will be coronated at Nakuru Golf Club?

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

Knec gives new rules for exams as private schools reject move

By Boniface Gikandi | 2 hours ago

Knec gives new rules for exams as private schools reject move

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NATIONAL

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

National

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

Three things that made Kirubi stand out

By Kiprono Kittony | 2 hours ago

Three things that made Kirubi stand out

Three things that made Kirubi stand out

National

By Kiprono Kittony | 2 hours ago

Jail Yatani for going against law: Oparanya

By John Shilitsa | 2 hours ago

Jail Yatani for going against law: Oparanya

Jail Yatani for going against law: Oparanya

National

By John Shilitsa | 2 hours ago

DPP appeals ruling to reveal witnesses in Sh63b dams case

By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

DPP appeals ruling to reveal witnesses in Sh63b dams case

DPP appeals ruling to reveal witnesses in Sh63b dams case

National

By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Man arrested for allegedly defiling two underage daughters

According to detectives, the suspect was living with the minors after he, and their mother separated

By Mireri Junior | 2 hours ago

Man arrested for allegedly defiling two underage daughters

By Mireri Junior | 2 hours ago

Water shortage hits Tana River, locals pray for rainfall

By Nehemiah Okwembah | 7 hours ago

Court disbands Homa Bay Municipality Board

By James Omoro | 11 hours ago

Man, 67, kills himself, family blames loan

By Gilbert Kimutai | 13 hours ago

'My daughter wasn't late MCA's side-lover'

By Stephen Nzioka | 17 hours ago

Senior police officer’s daughter crushed to death by two matatus

By Standard Reporter | 18 hours ago

Man exhumed after 37 years to be reburied next to wife

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 19 hours ago

Woman reported to police for neglecting ‘her child’ exposed as kidnapper

By Winfrey Owino | 20 hours ago

Distress as kidnappers demand Sh5m ransom for Kamukunji woman

By Mate Tongola | 21 hours ago

Chinese man found with guns, bullets handed over to anti-terror police

By Kamore Maina | 1 day ago

Homa Bay ECDE teacher shot dead while washing utensils

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Treasury eyes to raise Sh108 billion from fourth Eurobond

BUSINESS

The bonds, unlike credit from multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, are offered at market rates..

By Dominic Omondi | 2 hours ago

CMA probes Cytonn funds for ‘criminal violations’

BUSINESS

Investigations have been going on for a while with a section of investors seeking help from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations..

By Wainaina Wambu | 4 hours ago

Ultra-modern Somaliland port ‘to complement’ new Lamu facility

BUSINESS

By Jacob Ngetich | 5 hours ago

Regional coffee agencies want tariffs removed to boost trade

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 6 hours ago

Kenya East Africa’s military spender

NEWS

By Frankline Sunday | 17 hours ago

Men dominate the smartphone market in Kenya, survey

SCI & TECH

By Fredrick Obura | 18 hours ago

More pain for civil servants as SRC freezes pay review for two years

NEWS

By Betty Njeru | 19 hours ago

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OPINION

Let Gema die, but make sure it dies for good this time around

By Michael Ndonye | 13 hours ago

Let Gema die, but make sure it dies for good this time around

Parliament should repeal and replace the colonial public order law

By Demas Kiprono | 16 hours ago

Parliament should repeal and replace the colonial public order law

Hail Kemsa for creating an efficient business environment, with instant tenders on offer

By Peter Kimani | 17 hours ago

Hail Kemsa for creating an efficient business environment, with instant tenders on offer

The miseducation of Kenyans obsessed with national schools

By Peter Kimani | 17 hours ago

The miseducation of Kenyans obsessed with national schools

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POLITICS

We can't rule out foul play on Midiwo's death, family says

The former MP died on Monday at Nairobi Hospital.

By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi | 2 hours ago

By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

DP Ruto: Degree requirement for MCAs unnecessary

DP Ruto says the section if not reviewed will lock out a majority of Kenyans interested in various elective positions

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Unite or forget State House, Ngilu to NASA principals

By Winfrey Owino | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

I haven’t asked for your support, Raila to Kalonzo

By Mireri Junior | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Twice bitten: Kalonzo says he would be stupid to back Raila in 2022 election

Kalonzo said since the last election he has not discussed 2022 plans with Raila.

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Junet Mohamed reacts to plan to merge Jubilee and ODM parties ahead of 2022 polls

VIDEO

Junet Mohamed reacts to plan to merge Jubilee and ODM parties ahead of 2022 polls

2 hours ago

VIDEO

COTU affiliate KPAWU signs CBA to cushion workers from adverse Covid-19 effects

2 hours ago

VIDEO

CMA orders probe into real estate firm Cytonn after public outcry

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Hellen Obiri qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, hopes to bag a gold medal for Kenya

2 hours ago

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SPORTS

Who will be coronated at Nakuru Golf Club?

By Mose Sammy | 32 minutes ago

Who will be coronated at Nakuru Golf Club?

Financial boost for Nandi race

By The Standard Sports | 2 hours ago

Financial boost for Nandi race

President Uhuru exudes confidence ahead of Safari Rally mega-event

By Waweru Titus | 3 hours ago

President Uhuru exudes confidence ahead of Safari Rally mega-event

Government suspends sporting activities in 13 counties

By Waweru Titus | 4 hours ago

Government suspends sporting activities in 13 counties

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Three things that made Kirubi stand out

Three things that made Kirubi stand out

By Kiprono Kittony | 2 hours ago

Jail Yatani for going against law: Oparanya

Jail Yatani for going against law: Oparanya

By John Shilitsa | 2 hours ago

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

How Kamba drums beat in Paraguay, 200 years later

When they dance to the thrumming of African drums, their yellow and red skirts swirl around their waists.

By Amos Kareithi | 1 hour ago

Raila and Kalonzo clash on 2022 race

Raila and Kalonzo clash on 2022 race

By Moses Nyamori | 2 hours ago

Uhuru, Raila begin talks on pre-poll pact

Uhuru, Raila begin talks on pre-poll pact

By Moses Nyamori | 2 hours ago

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PODCASTS

CROSSFIRE: Uhuru's legacy budget; more pain, huge debt

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Podcast: Kenya slipping into anarchy; time to speak out - Maraga

THE POLITICS PODCAST: The Judiciary & Executive Standoff & BBI Politics

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PICTURE POWER

Best of the Euro 2020

Best of the Euro 2020

16^th June 2021

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

10^th June 2021

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

10^th June 2021

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

22^nd May 2021

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

21^st May 2021

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

21^st May 2021

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

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WORLD

Zambia's founding president Kenneth Kaunda dies aged 97

By Reuters | 14 hours ago

Zambia's founding president Kenneth Kaunda dies aged 97

Ex-Ivory Coast President Gbagbo heads home after war crimes acquittal

By AFP | 21 hours ago

Ex-Ivory Coast President Gbagbo heads home after war crimes acquittal

Analysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner

By Reuters | 23 hours ago

Analysis: Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner

Israel strikes Hamas sites over fire balloons, challenging ceasefire

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Israel strikes Hamas sites over fire balloons, challenging ceasefire

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FACT CHECK

Regulations for the new Covid-19 hotspot zone

Regulations for the new Covid-19 hotspot zone

The curfew within the hotspot zone shall be observed between 7pm-4am daily.

By Jael Mboga | 16 hours ago

Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation

Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation

FACT CHECK

By AFP Fact Check | 19 hours ago

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 3 days ago

New Covid measures for Nyanza, Western as positivity rate rises

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Data from Kisumu county government indicates that about 80-90 per cent of Covid-19 patients are infected with the deadly Delta variant.

By Allan Mungai and Mactilda Mbenywe | 2 hours ago

660 test positive as Kenya's Covid-19 positivity rate now at 10.7%

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 15 hours ago

Mbagathi: Come for second Covid-19 jab... Sorry, we have none

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 18 hours ago

Covid-19: Misinformation steams vaccine hesitancy

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Sigomba Ramadhan and Brian Murimi | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

I can’t wait for Bahati ‘hype’ to die out, says Mr Seed

By Alfayo Onyango | 17 hours ago

I can’t wait for Bahati ‘hype’ to die out, says Mr Seed

Frankie Gym It dragged for missing son’s birthday

By Alfayo Onyango | 18 hours ago

Frankie Gym It dragged for missing son’s birthday

TV series review: Sweet Tooth

By Winnie Makena | 20 hours ago

TV series review: Sweet Tooth

Leaders and the internet: Why Presidents must navigate streets of social media with care

By Kirsten Kanja | 21 hours ago

Leaders and the internet: Why Presidents must navigate streets of social media with care

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THE NAIROBIAN

Help! Sh700,000 disappeared from my bank account

Help! Sh700,000 disappeared from my bank account

By Yvonne Kawira | 17 hours ago

Fake money? Back in the day we had fake parents

Fake money? Back in the day we had fake parents

By Uncle Gil | 18 hours ago

So long Kenya's most expensively dressed dude

So long Kenya's most expensively dressed dude

MONEY

By The Nairobian Digital | 19 hours ago

Mistresses grieve like wives, but their pain is hidden

Mistresses grieve like wives, but their pain is hidden

NEWS

By Kelvin Kamau | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

When nasal discharge is a sign of disease

When nasal discharge is a sign of disease

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 2 days ago

Why your nine-month-old chicken are yet to start laying eggs

By Dr Watson Messo | 2 days ago

Secrets for bumper tomato harvest

By George Mbakaya | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Father’s Day: Tips on how you can make this day special for your husband

By Lolita Bunde | 17 minutes ago

Father’s Day: Tips on how you can make this day special for your husband

John Legend breaks silence over wife Chrissy Teigen's bullying scandal

By Mirror | 19 hours ago

John Legend breaks silence over wife Chrissy Teigen's bullying scandal

How to gift a fashionable dad this Father’s Day

By Lolita Bunde | 20 hours ago

How to gift a fashionable dad this Father’s Day

Children in prison with their mothers – not their crime yet their sentence

By Mumbi Muguongo | 21 hours ago

Children in prison with their mothers – not their crime yet their sentence