Pain as families seek help to trace kin's bodies in the Gulf

National

The news that Lucy Wambui was dead came through a Facebook post. The family was alerted a few days after last Christmas that a photo of Wambui was circulating on social media and that she had been
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By Mercy Adhiambo | 1 hour ago

Pain as families seek help to trace kin's bodies in the Gulf

Bring it on, Ruto challenges Raila and Kalonzo

Politics

Bring it on, Ruto challenges Raila and Kalonzo

By Allan Mungai | 1 hour ago

Three meetings held in Mount Kenya to lay strategy for the presidency

Politics

Three meetings held in Mount Kenya to lay strategy for the presidency

By Standard Team | 1 hour ago

Cancel culture: Anything you say can and will be used against you

Sunday Magazine

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 hour ago

How Mukurwe Wa Nyagathanga shrine of Agikuyu lost its shine

Central

By Ndungu Gachane | 1 hour ago

Kalembe’s tongue could get him anything, including in and out of a heap of trouble

National

By Nzau Musau | 1 hour ago

Raila now blows hot and cold in debate on judicial impasse

Politics

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

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NATIONAL

Ex-commissioners, repeat applicants dominate IEBC shortlist

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

Ex-commissioners, repeat applicants dominate IEBC shortlist

IEBC inches closer to filling vacant commissioners slots as 2022 nears

By Allan Mungai | 1 hour ago

IEBC inches closer to filling vacant commissioners slots as 2022 nears

No reason to smile as CS Yatani masks our tears

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

No reason to smile as CS Yatani masks our tears

Share dossier on six judges with the public, Raila tells Uhuru

By Patrick Vidija | 9 hours ago

Share dossier on six judges with the public, Raila tells Uhuru

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COUNTIES

Teen among suspects in Nairobi Southern Bypass attacks

A Form Two student is among three suspects in police custody on suspicion of being a member of a group linked to mobile phone theft.

By Kamore Maina | 1 hour ago

Teen among suspects in Nairobi Southern Bypass attacks

By Kamore Maina | 1 hour ago

Residents storm police station, accuse officer of cohabiting with school girl

By Osinde Obare | 6 hours ago

Form 2 student among suspects arrested over Southern Bypass robberies

By Mireri Junior | 9 hours ago

Postmortem: Missing Mombasa woman died painfully

By Brian Okoth | 9 hours ago

Murdered school security guards were to appear in court over theft of TV set

By Nathan Ochunge and Jackline Inyanji | 14 hours ago

Joy as air transport resumes in Homa Bay

By James Omoro | 15 hours ago

Woman in Nakuru attempted to cover up grandson's murder, court hears

By Daniel Chege | 16 hours ago

More coronavirus variants detected in Kisumu, says officer

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

Major demolitions to be undertaken to pave way for Kisii-Isebania road construction

By Eric Abuga | 1 day ago

Joy as Baringo residents celebrate 100 kilometres tarmac road

By Julius Chepkwony | 1 day ago

Once fertile Bungoma tobacco farms where crops no longer yield any fruits

By John Shilitsa and Micah Sali | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Treasury’s insatiable appetite for loans crowds out private sector

NEWS

Banks have once again turned government securities into a lucrative hunting ground..

By Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

Surviving the new CEO: How managers can keep their jobs

WORK LIFE

In the past few months, we have seen companies appoint new chief executives. A few days or months later, things start to change..

By Perminus Wainaina | 1 hour ago

World Bank loans increase by Sh304 billion in coronavirus year

NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 14 hours ago

World Bank grants polytechnic Sh1b to boost recycling skills

BUSINESS

By Kepher Otieno | 15 hours ago

Training and micro loans help small businesses weather Covid

BUSINESS

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 15 hours ago

No wild goose chase: Goose farming does pay handsomely

MONEY & MARKET

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

Great business ideas to cast away corona blues

BUSINESS

By Winnie Makena | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Deadly year that left world’s most powerful shaken

By Kamau Ngotho | 1 hour ago

Deadly year that left world’s most powerful shaken

The authentic leader has love for people at heart of political strategy

By Rev Edward Buri | 1 hour ago

The authentic leader has love for people at heart of political strategy

No child should be in forced labour for whatever reason

By Wellington Chibebe and Maniza Zaman | 13 hours ago

No child should be in forced labour for whatever reason

How will history judge President Uhuru’s legacy?

By David Kigochi | 17 hours ago

How will history judge President Uhuru’s legacy?

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POLITICS

Impeached Wajir Governor insists that court order puts him in charge

As the supremacy battle intensifies in Wajir County, embattled Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud has insisted that he is still the centre of power.

By Jacob Ng’etich | 1 hour ago

By Jacob Ng’etich | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Mudavadi fights off 'petty' sugar politics, focuses on the 2022 race

Musalia Mudavadi talks about his political predicament on the sugar issue and proposes solutions to the problem.

By Oscar Obonyo | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Muturi still faces ghosts amid support from across political divide

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Governor seat hopefuls in Rift Valley banking on clans, parties to succeed

By Steve Mkawale and Fred Kibor | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Intrigues of the Sh608b debt CS Yatani omitted from budget speech

Yatani says the money went into debt redemptions and shouldn’t be included in computation of total budget, but critics think Treasury is playing games

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

Nairobi county swimming championship for age groups resume

VIDEO

Nairobi county swimming championship for age groups resume

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Prisons Kenya beat Prisons Mombasa 3-0 as Kenya volleyball league resumes

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Mathare United beaten 5-0 by Thika Queens in Kenya women premier league

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Raila Play safe on judges row | The Standard

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SPORTS

PHOTOS: Players who have collapsed on the pitch

By Reuters | 24 minutes ago

PHOTOS: Players who have collapsed on the pitch

Denmark's Eriksen 'awake' after collapsing during Euro 2020 match

By Reuters | 34 minutes ago

Denmark's Eriksen 'awake' after collapsing during Euro 2020 match

FIFPRO union warns of player exhaustion ahead of Eriksen collapse

By Reuters | 39 minutes ago

FIFPRO union warns of player exhaustion ahead of Eriksen collapse

Estonian speedster Tanak says he is ready for tough Safari Rally

By Ochieng Oyugi | 42 minutes ago

Estonian speedster Tanak says he is ready for tough Safari Rally

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ex-commissioners, repeat applicants dominate IEBC shortlist

Ex-commissioners, repeat applicants dominate IEBC shortlist

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

IEBC inches closer to filling vacant commissioners slots as 2022 nears

IEBC inches closer to filling vacant commissioners slots as 2022 nears

By Allan Mungai | 1 hour ago

Impeached Wajir Governor insists that court order puts him in charge

Impeached Wajir Governor insists that court order puts him in charge

Impeached Wajir Governor insists that court order puts him in charge

As the supremacy battle intensifies in Wajir County, embattled Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud has insisted that he is still the centre of power.

By Jacob Ng’etich | 1 hour ago

No reason to smile as CS Yatani masks our tears

No reason to smile as CS Yatani masks our tears

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

Executive losing at courts, but Kenyans are not winning either

Executive losing at courts, but Kenyans are not winning either

By Clay Muganda | 1 hour ago

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PODCASTS

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

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Kenyatta aache kuwatishia majaji; Koome asimame imara

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Jamii moja inashikilia matawi yote makuu ya serikali, kinyume na katiba

Sepetuko podcast; Siasa za kumalizana zaimaliza Jubilee -umaarufu unadidimia

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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

Saudi Arabia bars foreign travellers from Haj over Covid-19

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Saudi Arabia bars foreign travellers from Haj over Covid-19

S.Africa to analyse J&J vaccines made at U.S. plant halted over error

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

S.Africa to analyse J&J vaccines made at U.S. plant halted over error

Zambian court throws out second challenge to Lungu re-election bid

By Reuters | 13 hours ago

Zambian court throws out second challenge to Lungu re-election bid

We’ve checked all hospitals, no birth of 10 babies took place: SA

By Brian Okoth | 13 hours ago

We’ve checked all hospitals, no birth of 10 babies took place: SA

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FACT CHECK

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

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

Catholic Doctors Association claimed companies were using aborted foetuses in the process of manufacturing the vaccines.

By Patrick Vidija | 6 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 | 6 days ago

Why Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium has no walls

Why Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium has no walls

EXPLAINERS

By Vivian Wandera | 11 days ago

18 die of Covid, fatalities close to 4,000

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Another 403 have also tested positive, from a 5,577 sample size conducted in the last 24 hours.

By Betty Njeru | 8 hours ago

Kenya gets $750 million World Bank loan to help recovery from COVID-19 effects

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Covid-19: 448 new infections, 16 deaths

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Covid-19: 624 test positive as 31 remain on ventilatory support

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Female police officer accuses bosses of making her pregnancy a nightmare

By Solomon Koko and Vincent Kejitan | 10 hours ago

Female police officer accuses bosses of making her pregnancy a nightmare

Kenyan film maker Eugene Mbugua eyes Tanzanian market

By Esther Dianah | 11 hours ago

Kenyan film maker Eugene Mbugua eyes Tanzanian market

Ayimba’s burial blemished by baby mama drama

By Solomon Koko | 13 hours ago

Ayimba’s burial blemished by baby mama drama

A man should be a companion, not your ATM machine – Akothee tells daughter

By Davis Muli | 15 hours ago

A man should be a companion, not your ATM machine – Akothee tells daughter

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THE NAIROBIAN

‘Daktari wa mapenzi’ must come back, there's work to be done

‘Daktari wa mapenzi’ must come back, there's work to be done

By Brian Guserwa | 13 hours ago

How former hawker used Sh10,000 to start thriving business

How former hawker used Sh10,000 to start thriving business

By Phares Mutembei | 15 hours ago

Road near DP Ruto’s residence a nightmare for traders, motorists

Road near DP Ruto’s residence a nightmare for traders, motorists

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 15 hours ago

Listen bro, your wife is not your relative

Listen bro, your wife is not your relative

BLOGS

By Awuor Omino | 19 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

2021/22 Budget: Sh60 billion boost for food security, nutrition

2021/22 Budget: Sh60 billion boost for food security, nutrition

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

State and NGO to exploit fishing at Lake Turkana

By Antony Gitonga | 2 days ago

Kenya should ensure well-structured vaccination programmes for donkeys

By Dr Ronald Sang | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Rise and fall of Chrissy Teigen as she's branded an 'undercover bully'

By Mirror | 11 hours ago

Rise and fall of Chrissy Teigen as she's branded an 'undercover bully'

Five tips on how to gain control when your kid makes you angry

By Esther Muchene | 13 hours ago

Five tips on how to gain control when your kid makes you angry

Four dating tips to finding the right person

By Esther Muchene | 14 hours ago

Four dating tips to finding the right person

Three simple habits that will improve your life

By Nancy Nzalambi | 15 hours ago

Three simple habits that will improve your life