Ruto reveals claws when pushed into tight corners

Politics

From the meek newbie in a cream suit who stood by as Uhuru Kenyatta conceded defeat in 2002 to the bullish man who is swimming against the tide in an attempt to become Kenya’s president,
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By Nzau Musau | 3 hours ago

Ruto reveals claws when pushed into tight corners

Why Uhuru is facing backlash in Mt Kenya

Politics

Why Uhuru is facing backlash in Mt Kenya

By Ndungu Gachane | 3 hours ago

Jubilee in race to formalise coalition pact with ODM party

Politics

Jubilee in race to formalise coalition pact with ODM party

By Moses Nyamori | 3 hours ago

‘Vasha’ comes alive as revellers vroom in for the rally action

National

By Ochieng Oyugi and Antony Gitonga | 9 hours ago

Frenchman Ogier shows rivals dust at Kasarani stage

Motorsport

By Ochieng Oyugi | 10 hours ago

Calls to revive Nasa dominate Midiwo memorial service

National

By Jacinta Mutura and Eric Abuga | 3 hours ago

Ruto: I don’t complain if not assigned duties

Politics

By Betty Njeru | 11 hours ago

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LATEST

Milk plant using modern tech to cut greenhouse gas emissions

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 5 minutes ago

Milk plant using modern tech to cut greenhouse gas emissions

All set for Horseman Polo tourney

By Ben Ahenda | 18 minutes ago

All set for Horseman Polo tourney

Colombia want referee axed after ball hits him before goal

By Reuters | 28 minutes ago

Colombia want referee axed after ball hits him before goal

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MOTORSPORT

Safari Rally: Ogier wins as Toyota Gazoo completes a clean sweep of Super Special Kasarani opener

By Ochieng Oyugi | 16 hours ago

Safari Rally: Ogier wins as Toyota Gazoo completes a clean sweep of Super Special Kasarani opener

Uhuru's speech during the official launch of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya at KICC

By Odero Charles | 18 hours ago

Uhuru's speech during the official launch of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya at KICC

PHOTOS: President Uhuru Kenyatta flags off WRC Safari Rally at KICC

By Robin Toskin | 21 hours ago

PHOTOS: President Uhuru Kenyatta flags off WRC Safari Rally at KICC

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NATIONAL

Court seals Sonko's hopes of resuming duty

By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

Court seals Sonko's hopes of resuming duty

Court seals Sonko's hopes of resuming duty

National

By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

Low turnout, confusion mar dockers' polls

By Philip Mwakio | 4 hours ago

Low turnout, confusion mar dockers' polls

Low turnout, confusion mar dockers' polls

National

By Philip Mwakio | 4 hours ago

Francis Atwoli: Road signage row heads to court

By James Wanzala | 16 hours ago

Francis Atwoli: Road signage row heads to court

Francis Atwoli: Road signage row heads to court

National

By James Wanzala | 16 hours ago

KDF chopper crash [PHOTOS]

By Too Jared | 18 hours ago

KDF chopper crash [PHOTOS]

KDF chopper crash [PHOTOS]

National

By Too Jared | 18 hours ago

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COUNTIES

NMS to acquire land, set up bus terminus at Globe roundabout

Once implemented, the terminus will join six others poised to decongest the capital.

By Josphat Thiongó | 3 hours ago

NMS to acquire land, set up bus terminus at Globe roundabout

By Josphat Thiongó | 3 hours ago

Police station closed after three officers test positive for Covid-19

By Nathan Ochunge | 16 hours ago

Nurse, Kasarani music producer in bitter child custody battle

By Mireri Junior | 17 hours ago

Boda-boda Sacco teams up to curb crime in Runda

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 17 hours ago

Jakoyo’s Three Sweethearts: ‘You were reassuring, a charmer and real lover’

By Erick Abuga | 20 hours ago

Jakoyo Midiwo to be buried by 1pm

By Olivia Odhiambo | 22 hours ago

Senators rebuke 'inept' county officers over audit blunders

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

Nairobi residents fear as muggers turn city centre into gangsters' paradise

By Ng'enoh Kipkemoi | 1 day ago

County loses 19 people to coronavirus

By Benard Lusigi | 1 day ago

Water tunnel stalls over Sh3.5b to finish project

By Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

County finally gets access to DP's property to desilt Grogan canal

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Milk plant using modern tech to cut greenhouse gas emissions

SCI & TECH

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By Fidelis Kabunyi | 5 minutes ago

Private tea firms eat into KTDA market share

NEWS

Sasini has started paying out dividends to its shareholders after recovering from a three-year loss streak..

By Stanley Ongwae | 8 hours ago

KRA targets Jua Kali in Sh6.8 trillion tax plan

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 10 hours ago

Kenya receives Sh43.5 billion loan from IMF

NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 10 hours ago

Court rejects gas firm’s Sh5b claim against rivals

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 10 hours ago

Estimated electricity bills are illegal, court tells Kenya Power

NEWS

By Kamau Muthoni | 15 hours ago

Save money while making money: Taxi app unveils fresh product

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Gerald Nyele | 22 hours ago

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OPINION

The Judiciary Ombudsman has done a commendable job so far

By Connie Baraza | 12 hours ago

The Judiciary Ombudsman has done a commendable job so far

Increasing crime wave in many parts of Kenya cause for great concern

By The Standard | 13 hours ago

Increasing crime wave in many parts of Kenya cause for great concern

It is scorched earth policy for British troops in Laikipia wilds

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

It is scorched earth policy for British troops in Laikipia wilds

Leaders with varsity degrees and no integrity are useless

By Kalangi Kiambati | 1 day ago

Leaders with varsity degrees and no integrity are useless

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POLITICS

Ruto: I would have appointed the six remaining judges

In an exclusive interview with KTN on Thursday, Ruto said he agrees with former Chief Justices David Maraga and Willy Mutunga.

By Too Jared | 11 hours ago

By Too Jared | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Damaged. Dismembered. Destroyed: DP Ruto on Jubilee party

But the DP says he has plans to build a national political party that will “bring Kenyans together”.

By Jael Mboga | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

DP Ruto: I doubt Uhuru can back Nasa principal for 2022 race

By Jael Mboga | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

Suspended Jubilee MCAs get their posts back

By Josphat Thiong’o | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

KTN News hosts DP William Ruto in special Crossfire show

DP William Ruto has, for a while now, been pushed to the periphery of Jubilee operations despite being the Party’s deputy leader.

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

Sonko Knockout: Judges uphold Kananu appointment, she is posed to become city governor

VIDEO

Sonko Knockout: Judges uphold Kananu appointment, she is posed to become city governor

43 minutes ago

VIDEO

Bodaboda Training: Government has kicked off training of bodaboda riders countrywide

44 minutes ago

VIDEO

WRC Update: It's day two of Safari Rally; WRC is taking place in Naivasha

44 minutes ago

VIDEO

Safari Rally Starts: Rally officially started ; President Uhuru flagged off rally cars

45 minutes ago

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SPORTS

All set for Horseman Polo tourney

By Ben Ahenda | 18 minutes ago

All set for Horseman Polo tourney

Colombia want referee axed after ball hits him before goal

By Reuters | 28 minutes ago

Colombia want referee axed after ball hits him before goal

Almiron stars as Paraguay defeat Chile 2-0 in Copa America

By Reuters | 36 minutes ago

Almiron stars as Paraguay defeat Chile 2-0 in Copa America

Safari Rally: Ogier wins as Toyota Gazoo completes a clean sweep of Super Special Kasarani opener

By Ochieng Oyugi | 16 hours ago

Safari Rally: Ogier wins as Toyota Gazoo completes a clean sweep of Super Special Kasarani opener

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ruto reveals claws when pushed into tight corners

Ruto reveals claws when pushed into tight corners

By Nzau Musau | 3 hours ago

Why Uhuru is facing backlash in Mt Kenya

Why Uhuru is facing backlash in Mt Kenya

By Ndungu Gachane | 3 hours ago

Court seals Sonko's hopes of resuming duty

Court seals Sonko's hopes of resuming duty

Court seals Sonko's hopes of resuming duty

Judges said ex-governor shot himself in the foot and tried to run away from the mess he created.

By Paul Ogemba | 3 hours ago

Jubilee in race to formalise coalition pact with ODM party

Jubilee in race to formalise coalition pact with ODM party

By Moses Nyamori | 3 hours ago

Calls to revive Nasa dominate Midiwo memorial service

Calls to revive Nasa dominate Midiwo memorial service

By Jacinta Mutura and Eric Abuga | 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

WRC Safari Rally flag-off at KICC

WRC Safari Rally flag-off at KICC

24^th June 2021

Aerial view of Nairobi Expressway

Aerial view of Nairobi Expressway

23^rd June 2021

Covid: Woman's intercessory prayer

Covid: Woman's intercessory prayer

23^rd June 2021

Chris Kirubi requiem

Chris Kirubi requiem

18^th June 2021

Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

18^th June 2021

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

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WORLD

Kenya should change its position on Western Sahara, envoy says

By Patrick Vidija | 14 hours ago

Kenya should change its position on Western Sahara, envoy says

Africa CDC says continent not winning against 'brutal' COVID-19 pandemic

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Africa CDC says continent not winning against 'brutal' COVID-19 pandemic

Ivory Coast sentences former PM Soro to life imprisonment for plotting coup

By Reuters | 22 hours ago

Ivory Coast sentences former PM Soro to life imprisonment for plotting coup

Ethiopian military says only combatants hit in Tigray airstrike

By Reuters and Winfrey Owino | 22 hours ago

Ethiopian military says only combatants hit in Tigray airstrike

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FACT CHECK

Kajiado crash: What you need to know about the Mi-171E chopper

Kajiado crash: What you need to know about the Mi-171E chopper

Military aircraft on a training mission crashes at Eremet area in Oltinga, Kajiado County.

By Sara Okuoro and Ronald Bett | 20 hours ago

Six foods that rev up your ‘engine’

By Ayoki Onyango | 3 days ago

Regulations for the new Covid-19 hotspot zone

By Jael Mboga | 7 days ago

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

By AFP Fact Check | 7 days ago

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

By Jael Mboga | 10 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 18 days ago

Hospital denies holding infants over Sh3.5m bill

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Kamau Muthoni | 15 hours ago

Covid-19: Less than one per cent of Kenyans fully vaccinated

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 15 hours ago

After Madaraka: Covid-19 ravaging villages in Kisumu

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

30 succumb to Covid-19 as 622 test positive in Kenya today

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Shady Shakedowns’ at the WRC Safari Rally – a beginner’s guide

By Tony Mochama | 15 hours ago

‘Shady Shakedowns’ at the WRC Safari Rally – a beginner’s guide

Idahams: The man on fire

By Alfayo Onyango | 19 hours ago

Idahams: The man on fire

Six Kenyan celebrities in the music industry who are entrepreneurs

By Alfayo Onyango and Boniface Mithika | 19 hours ago

Six Kenyan celebrities in the music industry who are entrepreneurs

Akan accuses Diamond of stealing ‘their’ songs

By Wairimu Nyingi | 20 hours ago

Akan accuses Diamond of stealing ‘their’ songs

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THE NAIROBIAN

In life, you can be anything you want to be

In life, you can be anything you want to be

By Esther Dianah | 56 minutes ago

Secret lovers could soon be locked out of property inheritance

Secret lovers could soon be locked out of property inheritance

By Harold Ayodo | 1 hour ago

Pubs, local duka are bigger lenders than most banks

Pubs, local duka are bigger lenders than most banks

NEWS

By Peter Theuri | 1 hour ago

Lockdown boredom arouses demand for sex toys

Lockdown boredom arouses demand for sex toys

CAPITAL FEATURE

By Lolita Bunde | 2 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Upcoming high-level summit to discuss milestones on food fortification

Upcoming high-level summit to discuss milestones on food fortification

By Hellen Miseda | 13 hours ago

Women group multiply profits from cassava snacks

By Kevine Omollo | 1 day ago

Mistakes to avoid in making compost

By George Mbakaya | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Kate Middleton releases heartfelt statement as she's handed new royal role

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Kate Middleton releases heartfelt statement as she's handed new royal role

How to get rid of haze in your glassware

By Esther Muchene | 1 hour ago

How to get rid of haze in your glassware

Eve picks of the week: A riveting read

By Eve | 1 hour ago

Eve picks of the week: A riveting read

Signs you are dealing with hurry sickness and what to do

By Esther Muchene | 3 hours ago

Signs you are dealing with hurry sickness and what to do