DP Ruto pain over Uhuru-NASA plan

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Deputy President William Ruto has questioned President Uhuru Kenyatta’s political allegiance after the president declared that he will back a NASA candidate in the succession race. In hard-hitting tweets crafted in Kikuyu, Kalenjin and English, Ruto&nb...
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By Brian Otieno and Jacob Ng’etich | 3 hours ago

DP Ruto pain over Uhuru-NASA plan

China swamps Kenya with onions

National

China swamps Kenya with onions

By Dominic Omondi | 3 hours ago

2022 Presidential election: Here are the numbers at stake

National

2022 Presidential election: Here are the numbers at stake

By Kamau Ngotho | 3 hours ago

Cash-starved Treasury launches process towards fourth Eurobond

Business

By Dominic Omondi | 3 hours ago

Chairmanless KPA to have no MD soon

Coast

By Willis Oketch | 3 hours ago

How Kirubi became DJ CK

National

By Tony Mochama | 3 hours ago

Living in the shadows of Knut’s past victories

National

By Amos Kareithi | 3 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Violence in childhood is still common in the country

By Mercy Adhiambo | 3 hours ago

Violence in childhood is still common in the country

Calls for counselling of families, victims in missing child cases

By Rosa Agutu | 3 hours ago

Calls for counselling of families, victims in missing child cases

Three arrested over murder of street boy

By Sirajurahman Abdullahi | 9 hours ago

Three arrested over murder of street boy

Uhuru decorates water agency CEO for conservation efforts

By Jacob Ng'etich | 9 hours ago

Uhuru decorates water agency CEO for conservation efforts

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COUNTIES

Makueni MCA dies in a road accident

Makueni Member of the County Assembly has died after he was involved in a road accident.

By Stephen Nzioka | 6 hours ago

Makueni MCA dies in a road accident

By Stephen Nzioka | 6 hours ago

Protests as body of missing girl dumped near state agency staff quarters

By Stephen Rutto | 7 hours ago

Search for body of class six pupil ends in vain

By Stephen Nzioka | 8 hours ago

NMS postpones third test run of Green Park Terminus

By Winfrey Owino | 9 hours ago

Man kills university student in packed hostel

By Gitau Wanyoike | 9 hours ago

The Midiwo family loses 4 members in 2 weeks

By Olivia Odhiambo | 12 hours ago

Midiwo was in Nairobi to celebrate his children's academic milestones

By Olivia Odhiambo | 13 hours ago

Man kills wife after allegedly catching her in bed with lover

By Stephen Rutto | 14 hours ago

Court punishes man who allowed 7-year-old son drive Prado TX

By Boniface Gikandi | 15 hours ago

Missing 11-year-old girl, Priscilla Naserian, found dead

By Peterson Githaiga | 16 hours ago

Atwoli Kileleshwa road sign burnt down, says it doesn't hurt him

By Jael Mboga | 18 hours ago

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BUSINESS

The revelations of a drive through a ghost city

OPINION

The only sign of life were the bright sparks falling on the wayside from the welding on the expressway under construction. .

By XN Iraki | 3 hours ago

Overcoming the growth challenges I faced early in business

ENTERPRISE

Every business has its teething problems, and these established entrepreneurs had their fair share..

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 3 hours ago

Turning a loss-making company into a money maker

ENTERPRISE

By Fredrick Obura | 3 hours ago

Keeping our restaurant business afloat in a pandemic

ENTERPRISE

By Esther Dianah | 3 hours ago

Like moth to a flame, attract investors

OPINION

By Pauline Muindi | 3 hours ago

Many buildings to come down in dual road plan

NEWS

By Nderitu Gichure | 14 hours ago

Broke? Speak for yourself as wealthy Kenyans snap up luxury cars, bikes

MOTORING

By Wainaina Wambu | 22 hours ago

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OPINION

Why success in life is more random than you thought

By Peter Opondo | 3 hours ago

Why success in life is more random than you thought

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

By XN Iraki | 1 day ago

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 1 day ago

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 1 day ago

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

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POLITICS

Isaac Mwaura calls for review of political party nomination rules

Isaac Mwaura said when nominated politicians are gagged the representation suffers from "institutionalised marginalisation".

By Jael Mboga | 15 hours ago

By Jael Mboga | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Governors leave air conditioned offices to solidify political bases

Sitting county bosses are leaving nothing to chance as they face stiff competition from new entrants and their usual political rivals.

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Duale mocks Raila, Kalonzo union, says why it will flop

By Mireri Junior | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Former Gubernatorial aspirant makes a U-turn, returns to ODM

Shahbal expressed his interest in succeeding Governor Joho whose second term is coming to an end in the next 13 months.

By Winfrey Owino | 2 days ago

By Winfrey Owino | 2 days ago

Cost of Milk: Kenya Dairy Board champions new campaign for value for farmers

VIDEO

Cost of Milk: Kenya Dairy Board champions new campaign for value for farmers

3 hours ago

VIDEO

A total of 24 unclaimed bodies to be buried in Nakuru upon expiry of a 21-day-period

3 hours ago

VIDEO

Missing 11-year-old girl found dead in Olmaa, Kajiado County, she has been missing since 4th April

3 hours ago

VIDEO

Protests in Moi's Bridge after a body of a 13-year-old was found after kidnap and murder

3 hours ago

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SPORTS

Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over Germany

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over Germany

Juve, Barca and Real admitted to Champions League next season

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Juve, Barca and Real admitted to Champions League next season

Waweru tips Okoth for good show at Olympics

By Ben Ahenda | 3 hours ago

Waweru tips Okoth for good show at Olympics

Team for Olympic qualifiers in Morocco named

By Ernest Ndunda | 3 hours ago

Team for Olympic qualifiers in Morocco named

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

China swamps Kenya with onions

China swamps Kenya with onions

By Dominic Omondi | 3 hours ago

2022 Presidential election: Here are the numbers at stake

2022 Presidential election: Here are the numbers at stake

By Kamau Ngotho | 3 hours ago

DP Ruto pain over Uhuru-NASA plan

DP Ruto pain over Uhuru-NASA plan

DP Ruto pain over Uhuru-NASA plan

DP accuses the President of intentionally destroying the Jubilee Party to pave way for support of regional and tribal parties.

By Brian Otieno and Jacob Ng’etich | 3 hours ago

Cash-starved Treasury launches process towards fourth Eurobond

Cash-starved Treasury launches process towards fourth Eurobond

By Dominic Omondi | 3 hours ago

Chairmanless KPA to have no MD soon

Chairmanless KPA to have no MD soon

By Willis Oketch | 3 hours ago

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PODCASTS

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

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Uhuru, tii sheria; Kenya si mali yako - Maraga na Mutunga

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

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

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

08^th May 2021

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WORLD

At least 15 killed in suicide bombing at army camp in Somalia - witness

By Reuters and Winfrey Owino | 10 hours ago

At least 15 killed in suicide bombing at army camp in Somalia - witness

Man with 39 wives, head of ‘world’s largest family’, dies in India

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Man with 39 wives, head of ‘world’s largest family’, dies in India

UK’s Johnson delays COVID reopening by a month, citing Delta variant risk

By Reuters | 12 hours ago

UK’s Johnson delays COVID reopening by a month, citing Delta variant risk

Hindu community in Pakistan's Peshawar outraged over illegal construction at 3,000-year-old temple

By Standard Reporter | 14 hours ago

Hindu community in Pakistan's Peshawar outraged over illegal construction at 3,000-year-old temple

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FACT CHECK

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

While there may be some children who are at a higher risk of getting the severe disease, those children potentially could be prioritised

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

FACT CHECK

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 9 days ago

456 contract virus as more males embrace second Covid-19 jab

HEALTH & SCIENCE

“The majority of those who received their second dose are males at 56.4% while females are at 43.6%,” the Ministry of Health said

By Winfrey Owino | 8 hours ago

AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

CNN anchor discloses her battle with ovarian cancer on TV

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Covid-19: 156 in ICU as Kenya records 344 new cases

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

New dining experience in the city

By Peter Muiruri | 9 hours ago

New dining experience in the city

Married life is good, I am extremely enjoying myself - Shilole

By Davis Muli | 12 hours ago

Married life is good, I am extremely enjoying myself - Shilole

Twitter must register as a business in Nigeria before its suspension is lifted, says government

By Davis Muli | 14 hours ago

Twitter must register as a business in Nigeria before its suspension is lifted, says government

Gone Girl's Lisa Banes dead aged 65 after tragic electric scooter hit-and-run

By Mirror | 15 hours ago

Gone Girl's Lisa Banes dead aged 65 after tragic electric scooter hit-and-run

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THE NAIROBIAN

There are no ghost-workers in government- SRC boss

There are no ghost-workers in government- SRC boss

By Silas Nyamweya | 8 hours ago

Do cultural elders have any relevance in modern politics?

Do cultural elders have any relevance in modern politics?

By Eric Nyakagwa | 16 hours ago

The child is mine: Married woman and workmate fight over child's paternity

The child is mine: Married woman and workmate fight over child's paternity

NEWS

By Julius Chepkwony | 21 hours ago

Man busted growing weed in quarter acre farm

Man busted growing weed in quarter acre farm

BREAKING NEWS

By James Omoro | 1 day 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 | 14 hours ago

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

By Dr Watson Messo | 14 hours ago

Secrets for bumper tomato harvest

By George Mbakaya | 16 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Why Queen has two birthdays - but Prince William might only get one when he's King

By Mirror | 12 hours ago

Why Queen has two birthdays - but Prince William might only get one when he's King

Epilepsy awareness: Safety tips in the kitchen for persons with epilepsy

By Fredrick Beuchi Mboya | 14 hours ago

Epilepsy awareness: Safety tips in the kitchen for persons with epilepsy

How do I become a better partner in my relationship?

By Chris Hart | 16 hours ago

How do I become a better partner in my relationship?

Five reasons why you are always broke

By Lolita Bunde | 16 hours ago

Five reasons why you are always broke