Which way forward for BBI

Politics

The High Court’s declaration that the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) is illegal could have devastating effects on the process, including halting it...

By Oscar Obonyo | 54 minutes ago

Which way forward for BBI

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

Health & Science

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

By Chebet Birir | 24 minutes ago

BBI: Uhuru, Raila gored, head back to drawing board

Politics

BBI: Uhuru, Raila gored, head back to drawing board

By Special Correspondent | 8 hours ago

Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

National

By Saturday Standard Team | 8 hours ago

Wilson Sossion's woes in KNUT deepens

Education

By Fred Kibor and Niko Tanui | 8 hours ago

Why you need to start saving in your 20’s

Business

By Awal Mohammed | 7 hours ago

Motorists lose in fuel price hike as retailers gain

Business

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

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NATIONAL

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

By Mireri Junior | 15 hours ago

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

By Betty Njeru | 15 hours ago

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

Justice William Ouko appointed Supreme Court judge

By Patrick Vidija | 15 hours ago

Justice William Ouko appointed Supreme Court judge

Rains to reduce starting today, Kenya Met says

By Fred Kagonye | 21 hours ago

Rains to reduce starting today, Kenya Met says

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COUNTIES

The silent man; Philip Ochieng, laid to rest

?Ochieng’s name gained prominence when he co-authored The Kenyatta Succession, a political narrative analysing Jomo’s succession battle.

By Caleb Kingwara and Anne Atieno | 2 hours ago

The silent man; Philip Ochieng, laid to rest

By Caleb Kingwara and Anne Atieno | 2 hours ago

ODM, UDA protest as police storm Ongwae's home over Bonchari by election

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 16 hours ago

Youth leaders accuse NMS of harassment after City toilets' closure

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

List of Nairobi estates affected by power outage

By Fred Kagonye | 18 hours ago

Police disperse Nyoro supporters in Murang’a

By Boniface Gikandi | 18 hours ago

Four die in Kibra floods

By Peter Muiruri | 19 hours ago

Appeal ruling, Governor Lee Kinyanjui tells BBI proponents

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 21 hours ago

Bungoma Governor Wangamati questioned over ‘unjustifiable expenditure’

By John Shilitsa | 1 day ago

Senate to decide Wajir Governor Mohamud Abdi’s fate Monday

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Son of former Kisumu mayor found dead

By Kevine Omollo | 1 day ago

NMS closes public toilets in Nairobi CBD

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

High fuel cost weighs down bodaboda operators

BUSINESS

Fuel consumed by the motorbikes varies with how large the engine is; more powerful engines will consume more..

By Noah Kipkemboi | 1 hour ago

Farmer defies odds to make his fortune in parched land

MONEY & CAREERS

Avoid losses. For good returns, Mburu advises farmers to focus on a specific crop, or few crops since crops..

By Peter Theuri | 4 hours ago

Money: More than a medium of exchange, a store of value

BUSINESS

By Meresia Aloo | 6 hours ago

Mortgage firm HF Group to sell its iconic headquarters

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 6 hours ago

Money is more than a medium of exchange

BUSINESS

By Meresia Aloo | 8 hours ago

Motorists to pay more for petrol

NEWS

By Fred Obura | 20 hours ago

Kenyans borrow Sh1b daily from Safaricom via ‘Fuliza’

NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 1 day ago

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OPINION

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

By Julie Soweto Aullo | 10 hours ago

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

By Billow Khalid | 12 hours ago

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

By Ken Opalo | 12 hours ago

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 12 hours ago

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

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POLITICS

Absence of referendum law that sank BBI

Though two House committees foresaw the crisis and drafted legislation, failure to consolidate them dragged out the process.

By Brian Otieno | 2 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Implications of BBI judgment

The judges had ruled that the entire constitutional change process promoted by the BBI Steering Committee is unconstitutional, null and void.

By Paul Ogemba | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto, Atwoli differ on BBI shock ruling

By Mireri Junior | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Bonchari, Juja by-elections in limbo as AG heads to Court of Appeal

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Kabogo announces bid to run for president in 2022

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has said he will vie for the presidency in next year's elections.

By Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

Judges Verdict: A summary of the judgment by the High Court declared the BBI illegal, null and void

VIDEO

Judges Verdict: A summary of the judgment by the High Court declared the BBI illegal, null and void

9 hours ago

VIDEO

NARC Kenya party leader Martha Karua's Sentiments on the Court nullification of BBI

9 hours ago

VIDEO

CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY: A Conversation with Richard Hechle, MD of Dimension Data East & West Africa

9 hours ago

VIDEO

Kenya reports 392 new covid19 infections in the last 24 hours from a total of 3,668 samples

9 hours ago

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SPORTS

Olympics: First Team Kenya squad to leave for Japan in July

By Ochieng Oyugi | 1 hour ago

Olympics: First Team Kenya squad to leave for Japan in July

Boxing legend Tyson to grace Okwiri's WBO title fight in Nairobi

By Ochieng Oyugi | 2 hours ago

Boxing legend Tyson to grace Okwiri's WBO title fight in Nairobi

Beach volleyball team to camp in Mombasa

By Elvince Joshua and Ernest Ndunda | 6 hours ago

Beach volleyball team to camp in Mombasa

Mixed results for Shujaa in South Africa

By Washington Onyango | 6 hours ago

Mixed results for Shujaa in South Africa

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Farmer defies odds to make his fortune in parched land

Farmer defies odds to make his fortune in parched land

By Peter Theuri | 4 hours ago

Why you need to start saving in your 20’s

Why you need to start saving in your 20’s

By Awal Mohammed | 7 hours ago

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

Mortician says it gives her great joy to bring comfort and closure to relatives of the departed.

By Chebet Birir | 24 minutes ago

BBI: Uhuru, Raila gored, head back to drawing board

BBI: Uhuru, Raila gored, head back to drawing board

By Special Correspondent | 8 hours ago

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

By Mireri Junior | 15 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

05^th May 2021

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

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WORLD

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

By Reuters | 17 hours ago

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

Merkel condemns synagogue attacks - spokesman

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Merkel condemns synagogue attacks - spokesman

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

By Reuters | 22 hours ago

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

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FACT CHECK

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the country was seventh “on the leaderboard of vaccination in the world, but data shows Kenya at position 120.

By Africa Check | 15 hours ago

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

EXPLAINERS

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 1 day ago

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

EXPLAINERS

By Fred Kagonye | 7 days ago

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Mortician says it gives her great joy to bring comfort and closure to relatives of the departed.

By Chebet Birir | 24 minutes ago

1,040 admitted as 392 test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 14 hours ago

Covid-19: Eight deaths, 184 recoveries reported

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 14 hours ago

Kenya still has fewer men than women in nursing: Here is why

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gardy Chacha | 18 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Mfalme: When I became a DJ people laughed, now I’ve built mum a house

By Vincent Kejitan | 16 hours ago

Joe Mfalme: When I became a DJ people laughed, now I’ve built mum a house

Zari Hassan reignites beef with Wema Sepetu, mocks her weight loss

By Diana Anyango | 18 hours ago

Zari Hassan reignites beef with Wema Sepetu, mocks her weight loss

Ethical Fashion Podcast: African Contemporary Art

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 18 hours ago

Ethical Fashion Podcast: African Contemporary Art

Anthony Mackie hints at 'Black Panther' sequel appearance

By Davis Muli | 19 hours ago

Anthony Mackie hints at 'Black Panther' sequel appearance

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THE NAIROBIAN

After KCSE, what next for kids who love music, drama?

After KCSE, what next for kids who love music, drama?

By Tony Mochama | 54 minutes ago

Firebrand keeping Kenyan politics honest

Firebrand keeping Kenyan politics honest

By Eric Nyakagwa | 13 hours ago

Communities where donkeys are revered

Communities where donkeys are revered

NEWS

By Caroline Chebet | 16 hours ago

Full list: Kenyan women who found love in the Nigerian pot

Full list: Kenyan women who found love in the Nigerian pot

FEATURES

By Cheptoek Boyo | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

By Erastus Mulwa | 19 hours ago

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 2 days ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Confessions: My husband's friend told me he brags about me, now I love him even more

By Mirror | 19 hours ago

Confessions: My husband's friend told me he brags about me, now I love him even more

Chrissy Teigen's vile celeb trolling - including nine-year-old child star

By Mirror | 20 hours ago

Chrissy Teigen's vile celeb trolling - including nine-year-old child star

Ethical fashion initiative: African Contemporary Art

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 21 hours ago

Ethical fashion initiative: African Contemporary Art

Prince Harry says he quit royal family because of 'what it did' to mum Princess Diana

By Mirror | 21 hours ago

Prince Harry says he quit royal family because of 'what it did' to mum Princess Diana