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By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei | 1 hour ago

Once bosom friends Jackson Mandago, Oscar Sudi now rivals

Makers of the law who don’t mind hosting convict DCI boss George Kinoti

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Makers of the law who don’t mind hosting convict DCI boss George Kinoti

By Allan Mungai | 1 hour ago

Did the marriage of politics and football cost Nick Mwendwa his stay at Kandanda House?

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Did the marriage of politics and football cost Nick Mwendwa his stay at Kandanda House?

By Mutwiri Mutuota | 1 hour ago

Student defends Sh102m fortune, tells court she has right to enjoy it

National

By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

City preacher Godfrey Migwi dead after short illness

National

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 hour ago

Agnes Wanjiru's final journey from dance floor to a septic tank

National

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 hour ago

Mike Sonko's 'twin' joins politics

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By Lilian Chepkoech | 11 hours ago

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Mining company denies illegal blasting claims

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Mining company denies illegal blasting claims

Turkana sets aside Sh8m to protect native hetitage site

By Edna Rono | 39 minutes ago

Turkana sets aside Sh8m to protect native hetitage site

Inquest into the death of 15 pupils pushed to July next year

By Benard Lusigi | 51 minutes ago

Inquest into the death of 15 pupils pushed to July next year

Why Thompson and Warholm won World Athlete of the Year awards

By Jonathan Komen | 1 hour ago

Why Thompson and Warholm won World Athlete of the Year awards

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NATIONAL

Uhuru orders military to double number of recruits from NYS

Uhuru orders military to double number of recruits from NYS

By Julius Chepkwony | 1 hour ago

Former mayor Mwidani eulogised as great mentor, brave leader

Former mayor Mwidani eulogised as great mentor, brave leader

By Patrick Beja | 1 hour ago

Nyong’o gives scorecard, says big projects coming

Nyong’o gives scorecard, says big projects coming

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 hour ago

Suspect in athlete Agnes Tirop murder to remain in remand for another 14 days

Suspect in athlete Agnes Tirop murder to remain in remand for another 14 days

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Severe drought kills hundreds of animals in parks

Severe drought kills hundreds of animals in parks

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Mining company denies illegal blasting claims

The firm has been mining stones and making ballast for construction of roads in Nyanza since 2018.

By James Omoro | 26 minutes ago

Mining company denies illegal blasting claims

By James Omoro | 26 minutes ago

Turkana sets aside Sh8m to protect native hetitage site

By Edna Rono | 39 minutes ago

Inquest into the death of 15 pupils pushed to July next year

By Benard Lusigi | 51 minutes ago

Eight people trapped in collapsed gold mine

By Kevin Oguttu | 4 hours ago

Gatonye Gathura buried at his Ndeiya farm in Kiambu

By George Njunge | 4 hours ago

Shinyalu MP Justus Kizito to spend night in police custody

By John Shilitsa | 6 hours ago

All 400 Maranda School Form 4 students sent home indefinitely

By Isaiah Gwengi | 10 hours ago

Nairobi best city to live in Africa, expats say

By Betty Njeru | 14 hours ago

Parents to know fate in Sh21 million school fire case

By Benard Lusigi | 14 hours ago

Teacher testifies in Lang’ata Boys’ dormitory fire case against 12 students

By Collins Kweyu | 14 hours ago

Sonko: High Court mishandled my impeachment case

By Paul Ogemba | 15 hours ago

Nakuru: From colonial railway outpost to a city

By Steve Mkawale | 19 hours ago

New dawn for Nakuru as ‘flamingo town’ is awarded city charter

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Julius Chepkwony | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Local SMEs to benefit from new enterprise hub

BUSINESS

The Nairobi centre will serve as a platform to scale globally the most successful local and regional entrepreneurial initiatives..

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 hour ago

KCB's bid to acquire Tanzanian bank flops on regulatory delays

MONEY & MARKET

Termination of the deal is a major drawback in the bank’s efforts to gain a bigger footprint in the region..

By Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

Anti-tobacco lobbies fault State on tax

NEWS

By Moses Omusolo | 1 hour ago

Kenya Airways CEO ties return to full pay on debt restructuring

NEWS

By Patrick Alushula | 6 hours ago

Kenya's bumpy road to salvaging fisheries sector

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Philip Mwakio | 9 hours ago

Centum cuts half-year loss by 67 per cent

MONEY & MARKET

By Patrick Alushula | 10 hours ago

Workers tap Sh44b salary advances from Co-op Bank

NEWS

By Patrick Alushula | 11 hours ago

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OPINION

Martha Koome: Judiciary has begun to gain from better ties with other State actors

By Martha Koome | 6 hours ago

Martha Koome: Judiciary has begun to gain from better ties with other State actors

Let's hold candid talks to avert looming debt crisis

By Editorial | 6 hours ago

Let's hold candid talks to avert looming debt crisis

We must respect court orders to preserve our democracy and rule of law

By Demas Kiprono | 7 hours ago

We must respect court orders to preserve our democracy and rule of law

While leaders talk and talk, Africa’s food crisis worsens

By Dr John Kakonge | 7 hours ago

While leaders talk and talk, Africa’s food crisis worsens

Let's face it: We've failed in our economics, betrayed the youth

By Patrick Muinde | 17 hours ago

Let's face it: We've failed in our economics, betrayed the youth

CARTOONS

Rehearsal 2022

Rehearsal 2022

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COLUMNISTS

By Peter Kimani | 1 hour ago

Prezzo UK delivers his swansong, and it’s straight from the heart

By Peter Kimani | 3 hours ago

A tale of two cities: Why the Nairobi’s expat community inhabit a different universe

By Elias Mokua | 15 hours ago

Civil society must rise and set national agenda for politicians

West is biased against Africa; it’s time for us to take action

By Leonard Khafafa | 1 day ago

POLITICS

PNU lays strategy ahead of next year's general elections

Recruitment of new PNU members is underway and the opening of branches in 14 counties will follow soon.

By James Munyeki | 1 hour ago

By James Munyeki | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Mudavadi welcomes IEBC's exit from polls committee

ANC says the law rests the burden of election preparation on the commission only.

By Emmanuel Too | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto dares rivals to show track record during new Ukambani charm offensive

By Erastus Mulwa | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Mudavadi welcomes Chebukati's exit from elections committee

By Emmanuel Too | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Poll crisis looms as tender wars threaten IEBC preparedness

The current quagmire mirrors a similar script prior to the 2013 and 2017 polls where some equipment arrived a day after the exercise.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 7 hours ago

By Jacob Ng'etich | 7 hours ago

Meet 37-year-old woman who has defied the odds and ventured into the boda boda business

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Meet 37-year-old woman who has defied the odds and ventured into the boda boda business

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VIDEO

Atwoli to convene a meeting where the Luhya community will decide who to back for presidency in 2022

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Conjoined twins born in Kisii undergoing several tests at KNH before doctor’s make the next move

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Kinoti continues to walk a free man, weeks after the court ordered that he be jailed for contempt

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SPORTS

Why Thompson and Warholm won World Athlete of the Year awards

By Jonathan Komen | 1 hour ago

Why Thompson and Warholm won World Athlete of the Year awards

Karen Country Club to host NCBA Series grand finale today

By Maarufu Mohamed | 1 hour ago

Karen Country Club to host NCBA Series grand finale today

To Liverpool, derby days are as easy as 1,2,3

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

To Liverpool, derby days are as easy as 1,2,3

Shujaa seek redemption in second leg of Dubai Sevens

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Shujaa seek redemption in second leg of Dubai Sevens

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Makers of the law who don’t mind hosting convict DCI boss George Kinoti

Makers of the law who don’t mind hosting convict DCI boss George Kinoti

By Allan Mungai | 1 hour ago

Did the marriage of politics and football cost Nick Mwendwa his stay at Kandanda House?

Did the marriage of politics and football cost Nick Mwendwa his stay at Kandanda House?

By Mutwiri Mutuota | 1 hour ago

Once bosom friends Jackson Mandago, Oscar Sudi now rivals

Once bosom friends Jackson Mandago, Oscar Sudi now rivals

Once bosom friends Jackson Mandago, Oscar Sudi now rivals

The sharp political differences have put their supporters at crossroads, especially at the moment Dr Ruto is seeking to consolidate his support base.

By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei | 1 hour ago

Student defends Sh102m fortune, tells court she has right to enjoy it

Student defends Sh102m fortune, tells court she has right to enjoy it

By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

Agnes Wanjiru's final journey from dance floor to a septic tank

Agnes Wanjiru's final journey from dance floor to a septic tank

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 hour ago

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Sepetuko Podcast; Mike Sonko aomboleza ‘mkasa’ wa kupoteza ugavana!

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PICTURE POWER

Who kicks the highest?

Who kicks the highest?

02 ^nd December 2021

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

Mukuru kwa Reuben residents turned into IDPs

02 ^nd December 2021

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation Address

01 ^st December 2021

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

Frustrating morning for motorists on Mombasa Road

01 ^st December 2021

KDF recruitment paces

KDF recruitment paces

25 ^th November 2021

Four-hour siege at Equity bank, Kisumu

Four-hour siege at Equity bank, Kisumu

24 ^th November 2021

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

Tabaka: How soapstone carvings are made

24 ^th November 2021

Kisii GK Prison wardens got talent!

Kisii GK Prison wardens got talent!

26 ^th October 2021

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

Senator Gideon Moi’s Kericho tour

23 ^rd October 2021

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

Nairobi Marabou Storks lose their home to Expressway

22 ^nd October 2021

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

21 ^st October 2021

A close shave

A close shave

17 ^th October 2021

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WORLD

Congo says it has to fight joint enemy with Uganda as soldiers cross border

By Reuters | 14 hours ago

Congo says it has to fight joint enemy with Uganda as soldiers cross border

29 die, 7 hospitalised after boat capsizes in Kano, Nigeria

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies | 1 day ago

29 die, 7 hospitalised after boat capsizes in Kano, Nigeria

CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over role in ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sex scandal

By Reuters | 1 day ago

CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over role in ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sex scandal

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged over murder of estranged wife

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged over murder of estranged wife

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FACT CHECK

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

How South African scientists spotted the Omicron Covid variant

The discovery of the Omicron variant in southern Africa has caused global alarm, with countries limiting travel from the region.

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Omicron variant: What you need to know about the new Covid-19 strain

By Nancy Nzau | 2 days ago

Omicron Variant: What is going on across the globe

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies | 4 days ago

Governor Ann Kananu: A timeline

By Standard Check Point | 14 days ago

Ann Kananu: The security toughie who became Nairobi governor

By Jael Mboga | 16 days ago

Why Kenyan football risks another FIFA ban

By Winfrey Owino | 18 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Ministry official clears the air on expired vaccines

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Antony Gitonga | 1 hour ago

Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 2.4per cent

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 7 hours ago

23-year-old woman gives birth to conjoined twins

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 11 hours ago

Kenya records 76 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

PMVA 2021 voting still ongoing

By Boniface Mithika | 10 hours ago

PMVA 2021 voting still ongoing

Movie Review: True Story

By Winnie Makena | 10 hours ago

Movie Review: True Story

Filmmaker responds to Abbas on naming rights of ‘Nairoberry’

By Alfayo Onyango | 10 hours ago

Filmmaker responds to Abbas on naming rights of ‘Nairoberry’

Diana Marua lines up two shows as debut song approaches 1million views

By Vincent Kejitan | 14 hours ago

Diana Marua lines up two shows as debut song approaches 1million views

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THE NAIROBIAN

City bishop Godfrey Migwi dies

City bishop Godfrey Migwi dies

By Lilian Chepkoech | 10 hours ago

Mike Sonko's 'twin' joins politics

Mike Sonko's 'twin' joins politics

By Lilian Chepkoech | 11 hours ago

Why Jamaican artistes are dying to twerk in Kenya

Why Jamaican artistes are dying to twerk in Kenya

By Priscilla Kimani | 15 hours ago

Son in court for threatening to rape, hack mother to death

Son in court for threatening to rape, hack mother to death

SCANDALS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 17 hours ago

No bond for men charged with raping, robbing woman

No bond for men charged with raping, robbing woman

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

Why laws that touch on livestock matter

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 12 hours ago

Why fishing industry in Coast remains untapped

By Philip Mwakio | 2 days ago

A cool urban farm idea for small gardens

By Marion Munyao | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Six causes of insomnia and what to do when you can’t sleep

By Esther Muchene | 12 hours ago

Six causes of insomnia and what to do when you can’t sleep

Five tips to help you sleep better

By Esther Muchene | 12 hours ago

Five tips to help you sleep better

Confessions: I love my man but the relationship is getting boring, what do I do?

By Chris Hart | 17 hours ago

Confessions: I love my man but the relationship is getting boring, what do I do?

How do I walk out of an abusive relationship?

By Chris Hart | 18 hours ago

How do I walk out of an abusive relationship?

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