Jubilee faces dilemma in Kiambaa

National

Jubilee Party is facing a major political dilemma after three members of the Koinange family declared interest in Kiambaa parliamentary seat. June Koinange, the widow to the late MP

By Moses Nyamori | 59 minutes ago

Jubilee faces dilemma in Kiambaa

Muturi to determine the fate of BBI on Tuesday

National

Muturi to determine the fate of BBI on Tuesday

By Jacob Ng'etich | 1 hour ago

They jump at the jobs in the Gulf and come back in coffins

National

They jump at the jobs in the Gulf and come back in coffins

By Duncan Khaemba | 4 hours ago

DP Ruto: Political parties are ethnic ghettos run by tribal kingpins

Politics

By Jael Mboga | 4 hours ago

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu to visit Kenya on Tuesday

National

By Jael Mboga | 7 hours ago

Protesting Man United fans break into Old Trafford

Football

By Reuters | 34 minutes ago

Hallelujah, pastor transforms top club in Kakamega town into church

National

By John Shilitsa | 13 hours ago

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NATIONAL

The curse of Saudi jobs: Family waited for nearly three months to receive kin's body

By Stephen Rutto | 2 hours ago

The curse of Saudi jobs: Family waited for nearly three months to receive kin's body

Trade unions in turmoil amid attacks from state

By Augustine Oduor and Jacob Ngetich | 2 hours ago

Trade unions in turmoil amid attacks from state

Bwana PO’s screams in the newsroom, savvy Swahili and not-so-loud approvals

By Kamau Ngotho | 5 hours ago

Bwana PO’s screams in the newsroom, savvy Swahili and not-so-loud approvals

Why Matiang'i wants to end affairs among officers

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

Why Matiang'i wants to end affairs among officers

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COUNTIES

Manager sacked over food leftovers

Akaliche’s tribulations started in May 2019 when she collected food from the dustbin and packed it for her dog back at home.

By Everlyne Kwamboka | 17 minutes ago

Manager sacked over food leftovers

By Everlyne Kwamboka | 17 minutes ago

Curfew ordeal: Man narrates how he was arrested three times in one night

By Mireri Junior | 53 minutes ago

Malindi space centre that few Kenyans know about

By Nehemiah Okwembah | 5 hours ago

Hunger stricken areas turn into food baskets after free certified seeds

By Boniface Gikandi | 18 hours ago

Drunk driver arrested for defying, assaulting traffic cop (video)

By Mireri Junior | 21 hours ago

Bodies of two men retrieved from Thika River

By Boniface Gikandi | 23 hours ago

Two children killed as family house collapses in Bondo

By Isaiah Gwengi | 23 hours ago

Mama Keziah Obama laid to rest

By Olivia Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Husband kills wife in bottle attack

By Peterson Githaiga and Fred Kagonye | 1 day ago

Nairobi woman loses Sh52,000 to fake UK-based boyfriend

By Brian Okoth | 1 day ago

Atwoli: Workers have little to celebrate

By Too Jared | 1 day ago

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ECONOMY

Kenya’s mining sector a smugglers’ paradise

BUSINESS

Industry contributes less than one per cent of country’s annual income as most of the precious stones sneaked through borders. .

By Macharia Kamau | 5 hours ago

Recruiters warm up to virtual hiring in the wake of pandemic

MONEY & CAREERS

Many recruiting firms are warming up to virtual interviews despite the cost and challenges involved..

By Fredrick Obura | 8 hours ago

How organisations can ensure that remote working is effective for all

OPINION

By Carol koech | 8 hours ago

Digital tax will make online shopping costly

OPINION

By Hildah Ongaga | 8 hours ago

How to position yourself and secure a job during a pandemic period

MONEY & CAREERS

By James Wanzala | 8 hours ago

Restructure taxation, audit firm tells government

MONEY & CAREERS

By Peter Theuri | 8 hours ago

Smuggling rocks Kenya mining sector, leads to loss of billions

BUSINESS NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

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WORLD

Ethiopia declares Tigray's TPLF, Shene terrorist groups

By Mireri Junior | 21 hours ago

Ethiopia declares Tigray's TPLF, Shene terrorist groups

MPs rescind decision to extend President Farmaajo’s term

By Reuters | 1 day ago

MPs rescind decision to extend President Farmaajo’s term

South Africa's Zulu regent Queen Dlamini Zulu dies at 65

By Reuters | 1 day ago

South Africa's Zulu regent Queen Dlamini Zulu dies at 65

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POLITICS

Kiraitu wakes up to fact he is yet to become his own man

Governor’s musings a cry from a seeking soul struggling for freedom from the slough of despond that is political and social correctness

By Barrack Muluka | 5 hours ago

By Barrack Muluka | 5 hours ago

POLITICS

The priest will lose when he cedes pulpit to the politician

The next time the priest meets the politician, the priest will be conflicted on his divine agency and relegated to the status of an altar-peddler.

By Rev Edward Buri | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Ban on rallies deals blow to BBI campaigns

By Standard Team | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Lusaka calls special sitting to hear Wajir Governor impeachment motion

By Jacob Ngetich | 23 hours ago

POLITICS

Murkomen: Uhuru insincere in easing Covid restrictions

As Kenyans took to social media to laud the President for his “sensitivity to citizens’ economic needs”, Murkomen held a different opinion.

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

Wakufunzi wa ufundi kurejea masomoni | Dau la Elimu (Sehemu ya Pili)

VIDEO

Wakufunzi wa ufundi kurejea masomoni | Dau la Elimu (Sehemu ya Pili)

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VIDEO

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VIDEO

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VIDEO

Bunge la seneti kupiga kura ya kuunga mkono ama kupinga mswada wa BBI | Mbiu ya KTN

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SPORTS

Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with COVID-19

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with COVID-19

Benitez 'one of three experienced managers' at top of Tottenham shortlist

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Benitez 'one of three experienced managers' at top of Tottenham shortlist

Man United v Liverpool team news, predicted line-ups

By Robert Abong'o | 4 hours ago

Man United v Liverpool team news, predicted line-ups

Coutinho, Aguero linked with shock moves to Everton

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

Coutinho, Aguero linked with shock moves to Everton

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Curfew ordeal: Man narrates how he was arrested three times in one night

Curfew ordeal: Man narrates how he was arrested three times in one night

By Mireri Junior | 53 minutes ago

Jubilee faces dilemma in Kiambaa

Jubilee faces dilemma in Kiambaa

By Moses Nyamori | 59 minutes ago

Manager sacked over food leftovers

Manager sacked over food leftovers

Manager sacked over food leftovers

Akaliche’s tribulations started in May 2019 when she collected food from the dustbin and packed it for her dog back at home.

By Everlyne Kwamboka | 17 minutes ago

Muturi to determine the fate of BBI on Tuesday

Muturi to determine the fate of BBI on Tuesday

By Jacob Ng'etich | 1 hour ago

The curse of Saudi jobs: Family waited for nearly three months to receive kin's body

The curse of Saudi jobs: Family waited for nearly three months to receive kin's body

By Stephen Rutto | 2 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

30^th April 2021

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

29^th April 2021

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

28^th April 2021

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

28^th April 2021

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

24^th April 2021

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

23^rd April 2021

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

23^rd April 2021

Church group arrested for curfew violation

Church group arrested for curfew violation

22^nd April 2021

Judo: Fighting it out

Judo: Fighting it out

22^nd April 2021

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

15^th April 2021

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

15^th April 2021

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

14^th April 2021

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OPINION

When two family advocates head in different directions

By David Oginde | 13 hours ago

When two family advocates head in different directions

By David Oginde | 22 hours ago

David Oginde

We need bailout to survive Covid disruption

By Editorial | 1 day ago

We need bailout to survive Covid disruption

Case for safer options to tobacco smoking in Africa

By Joe Magero | 2 days ago

Case for safer options to tobacco smoking in Africa

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FACT CHECK

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

The selection will be based on the candidates’ choices, performance and affirmative action.

By Augustine Oduor | 4 days ago

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

EXPLAINERS

By Patrick Vidija | 5 days ago

Fact check: Is Kenya in top 10 list of countries administering vaccines?

Fact check: Is Kenya in top 10 list of countries administering vaccines?

FACT CHECK

By Judah Israel | 7 days ago

Covid-19 has hit journalists hard, lobby says

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened already poor working conditions for majority of journalists in Africa...

By Josphat Thiongó | 4 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 735 new cases, 20 deaths in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Strange 'leg disease' leaves villagers in pain, distress

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 day ago

1,311 admissions as 497 test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Hamo, Jemutai beef to be handled privately after talking to Churchill

By Fay Ngina | 4 hours ago

Hamo, Jemutai beef to be handled privately after talking to Churchill

VIDEO: Anerlisa Muigai honours Tecra on first death anniversary

By Fay Ngina | 5 hours ago

VIDEO: Anerlisa Muigai honours Tecra on first death anniversary

Vanessa Bryant shares emotional tribute on late daughter Gianna's 15th birthday

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

Vanessa Bryant shares emotional tribute on late daughter Gianna's 15th birthday

Babu Owino proves to MPs that he’s the better student

By Brian Otieno | 6 hours ago

Babu Owino proves to MPs that he’s the better student

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THE NAIROBIAN

Man defiles step-daughter claiming she is ‘fitter and healthier’ than his wife

Man defiles step-daughter claiming she is ‘fitter and healthier’ than his wife

By James Omoro | 5 hours ago

Burglary suspect’s footmarks lead back to his house

Burglary suspect’s footmarks lead back to his house

By Lillian Chepkoech | 6 hours ago

Husband kills lover, keeps body in house for four days

Husband kills lover, keeps body in house for four days

NEWS

By Robert Amalemba | 11 hours ago

Creative fans skirt curfew law to watch late night football

Creative fans skirt curfew law to watch late night football

SPORTS

By Mumo Munuve | 22 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Insurer pays farmers who lose crops to bad weather

Insurer pays farmers who lose crops to bad weather

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Newly elected directors wait for nod to run tea factories

By Boniface Gikandi | 2 days ago

Development of livestock for livelihoods project to ease demand for animal products

By Sponsored Content | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Victoria Beckham has bizarre collection of her children's baby teeth stashed away

By Mirror | 4 hours ago

Victoria Beckham has bizarre collection of her children's baby teeth stashed away

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn hits out at the fashion industry over race pay gap

By Mirror | 6 hours ago

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn hits out at the fashion industry over race pay gap

I hoarded money because I was afraid to go back to poverty

By Annie Awuor | 6 hours ago

I hoarded money because I was afraid to go back to poverty

What you may not know about maternal instinct

By Esther Muchene | 7 hours ago

What you may not know about maternal instinct