Trouble in Raila's paradise over BBI changes

Politics

Trouble is brewing within Raila Odinga's legal think-tank following conflicting positions on the procedure of prosecuting the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). The emerging crisis has split the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) legal fraternity into two rival cam...

By Oscar Obonyo | 3 hours ago

Trouble in Raila's paradise over BBI changes

Raila, Ruto political clout a factor in 2022 succession

Politics

Raila, Ruto political clout a factor in 2022 succession

By Jacob Ngetich and Moses Nyamori | 3 hours ago

The horror of a reconciliation gone awry and murder most foul

Nairobi

The horror of a reconciliation gone awry and murder most foul

By Kamore Maina | 3 hours ago

DP defends Russian Jab as PPB affirms it meets safety standards

Kenya

By Roselyne Obala | 3 hours ago

20 deaths as 1,027 more people test positive for Covid-19

Health & Science

By Patrick Vidija | 9 hours ago

The Obamas seek financial help to bring kin’s body home

Nairobi

By Standard Team | 17 hours ago

Kitui KCPE candidate ‘failed by his school’

Eastern

By Philip Muasya | 15 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Narok governorship race hots up as sole female aspirant okayed by elders

Mrs Tuya seeks to succeed Governor Samuel Tunai who is serving his final term.

By Robert Kiplagat | 3 hours ago

Narok governorship race hots up as sole female aspirant okayed by elders

By Robert Kiplagat | 3 hours ago

Father of 17 pleads for help as life pushes him to the edge

By Faith Kutere | 3 hours ago

Karebe mining firm roars back to life after disruption

By Patrick Kibet | 3 hours ago

Father to quintuplets wanted to become a priest

By Eric Abuga | 3 hours ago

How ‘Avocado’ scared ward reps

By Nikko Tanui | 3 hours ago

Man allegedly caught defiling daughter

By Muriithi Mugo | 13 hours ago

Power outage hits 5 Coastal counties, Kenya Power says

By Brian Okoth | 13 hours ago

Father to quintuplets born in Kisii wanted to become a priest

By Eric Abuga | 14 hours ago

Triplets want to join different schools after KCPE exploits

By Jackline Inyanji | 20 hours ago

Murgor’s past cited in Chief Justice interview

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

Fishermen change tide on HIV fight through testing

By Isaiah Gwengi | 1 day ago

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ECONOMY

High 5G Internet speeds could accelerate industrial revolution

BUSINESS

The 5G network can support heavy internet traffic at super-fast speeds. .

By Peter Theuri | 3 hours ago

How to avoid losing money in Ponzi schemes

MONEY & CAREERS

Financial regulators have warned of the emergence of online pyramid schemes and unregulated money-lending companies that are out to fleece Kenyans..

By Awal Mohammed | 20 hours ago

KRA targets the rich and oil explorers in search for revenues

BUSINESS NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

KPA assures Uganda efficient cargo clearance at port

BUSINESS NEWS

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

How to attract funding for your business

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 day ago

Five reasons to fire a customer

BUSINESS

By Entrepreneur | 1 day ago

Taxman collects Sh21 billion from dispute resolution

BUSINESS

By Moses Omusolo | 1 day ago

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WORLD

Woman kills husband 14 days after wedding

By Brian Okoth | 11 hours ago

Woman kills husband 14 days after wedding

Three astronauts return safely to Earth from International Space Station

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

Three astronauts return safely to Earth from International Space Station

The 30 mourners at Prince Philip's funeral

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

The 30 mourners at Prince Philip's funeral

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POLITICS

Upper House in search of ideas to help senators bark and bite

They threatened governors, warning them that Big Brother was watching. When they were done with the county chiefs, the National Treasury was next.

By Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Four IEBC jobs now up for grabs

The selection panel as per the IEBC Act of 2020 shall consist of two men and two women nominated by the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) chaired

By Brian Otieno and Duncan Khaemba | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru declares four vacancies at IEBC

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

POLITICS

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

By Manass Nyainda | 3 days ago

POLITICS

Chaotic scenes in assembly as Nyamira MCAs wrestle

The leaders threw caution to the wind and traded blows and kicks on the floor of the House.

By Stanley Ongwae | 4 days ago

By Stanley Ongwae | 4 days ago

Hilarious Search: Light moments in Chief Justice interview sessions ; 5 already interviewed

VIDEO

Hilarious Search: Light moments in Chief Justice interview sessions ; 5 already interviewed

5 hours ago

VIDEO

KTDA Raid: Agency cries foul over raid by AG; body accused the government of high handedness

5 hours ago

VIDEO

Combating Covid-19: Gun holders association members gets vaccinated

5 hours ago

VIDEO

Long Covid: Woman speaks of her covid journey & how the virus left a lasting effect on her life

5 hours ago

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SPORTS

Kipchoge warms up for Olympics in Netherlands

By Reuters | 19 minutes ago

Kipchoge warms up for Olympics in Netherlands

Kenyan athletes have lost Sh5b due to COVID-19 effects

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 1 hour ago

Kenyan athletes have lost Sh5b due to COVID-19 effects

Chelsea coach Tuchel reveals why he outclassed Guardiola

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Chelsea coach Tuchel reveals why he outclassed Guardiola

Joy as Norwich promoted to Premier League again

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Joy as Norwich promoted to Premier League again

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

How to avoid losing money in Ponzi schemes

How to avoid losing money in Ponzi schemes

By Awal Mohammed | 20 hours ago

Kundu sisters healthy rivalry has pushed them to the top of their game

Kundu sisters healthy rivalry has pushed them to the top of their game

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 22 hours ago

Triplets want to join different schools after KCPE exploits

Triplets want to join different schools after KCPE exploits

Triplets want to join different schools after KCPE exploits

Lavender hopes to become a neurosurgeon while Lavina wants to be a veterinary doctor. Luiza hopes to become a nutritionist.

By Jackline Inyanji | 20 hours ago

Murgor’s past cited in Chief Justice interview

Murgor’s past cited in Chief Justice interview

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

Which way universities: The big dilemma

Which way universities: The big dilemma

By Augustine Oduor | 1 day ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

14^th April 2021

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

09^th April 2021

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

24^th March 2021

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

17^th March 2021

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

11^th March 2021

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

11^th March 2021

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

11^th March 2021

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

19^th February 2021

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

17^th February 2021

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OPINION

The Church must be the salt and light in these trying times

By Very Rev Canon Sammy Wainaina | 3 hours ago

The Church must be the salt and light in these trying times

Ministry should protect Sosiana principal, take on officers who castigated her

By Judith Oloo | 5 hours ago

Ministry should protect Sosiana principal, take on officers who castigated her

Let’s celebrate candidates who scored low marks since they are as good as top scorers

By Isaac Biwott | 8 hours ago

Let’s celebrate candidates who scored low marks since they are as good as top scorers

Suffering Kenyans need solutions not rhetoric

By Isaac Kalua | 10 hours ago

Suffering Kenyans need solutions not rhetoric

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FACT CHECK

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

The original photo was taken when Biden on the campaign trail made a brief stop in Michigan to buy a few items for his grandchildren.

By Patrick Vidija | 4 days ago

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

FACT CHECK

By Macharia Kamau | 6 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 6 days ago

20 deaths as 1,027 more people test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

20 Covid-19 patients die, 382 recover and 1,653 admitted as 1,207 out of 7,184 samples test positive in 24hrs; positivity rate at 14.3 percent.

By Patrick Vidija | 9 hours ago

Scientists disagree to agree on the link between blood group and Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

19 die of Covid as more people are vaccinated

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Three nursing homes fined Sh1.5 million over misleading adverts

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jalang’o: If you live off comedy, music leave Nairobi now!

By Vincent Kejitan | 11 hours ago

Jalang’o: If you live off comedy, music leave Nairobi now!

Ezekiel Mutua offers help to Embarambamba

By Vincent Kejitan | 12 hours ago

Ezekiel Mutua offers help to Embarambamba

Bishop Margaret offers to pay first term fees for top KCPE girl

By Vincent Kejitan | 15 hours ago

Bishop Margaret offers to pay first term fees for top KCPE girl

Mimmo Wanjuhi - I miss showbiz and the newsroom

By Solomon Koko | 15 hours ago

Mimmo Wanjuhi - I miss showbiz and the newsroom

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THE NAIROBIAN

Study: Women players prone to injuries during ovulation, periods

Study: Women players prone to injuries during ovulation, periods

By Rosa Agutu | 18 hours ago

Proud dad: Kisumu politician with Bukusu wife is the only MP with quadruplets

Proud dad: Kisumu politician with Bukusu wife is the only MP with quadruplets

By Kevine Omollo | 18 hours ago

Ten types of mothers-in-law and how to live with them

Ten types of mothers-in-law and how to live with them

TEN THINGS

By David Odongo | 18 hours ago

Coach Paul Bitok: I gave up my pay to buy land for players

Coach Paul Bitok: I gave up my pay to buy land for players

SPORTS

By Elvince Joshua | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

White gold: Is camel milk the next big thing?

White gold: Is camel milk the next big thing?

By Gardy Chacha | 20 hours ago

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

By Smart Harvest | 4 days ago

Tea farmers defy court order, proceed to elect new office holders

By Standard Team | 5 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five foods with hormonal health perks

By Stella Adi | 16 hours ago

Five foods with hormonal health perks

Weird pregnancy symptoms no one tells you about

By Esther Muchene | 16 hours ago

Weird pregnancy symptoms no one tells you about

Seed Cycling: A hormone balancer or just another fad?

By Stella Adi | 17 hours ago

Seed Cycling: A hormone balancer or just another fad?

Meghan and Harry's 'epic love story won't have happy end' - presenter

By Mirror | 17 hours ago

Meghan and Harry's 'epic love story won't have happy end' - presenter