Senior Immigration officer shot dead in Turkana while on morning run

National

A senior immigration officer was on Sunday morning shot dead by unknown gunmen at Lokichoggio border town in Turkana West. Confirming the incident, area Assistant County Commissioner&...

By Lucas Ngasike | 21 minutes ago

Senior Immigration officer shot dead in Turkana while on morning run

Mother’s Day: Who will celebrate those who can’t conceive?

National

Mother’s Day: Who will celebrate those who can’t conceive?

By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

Politics

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

By Kamau Ngotho | 4 hours ago

Road carnage claims 14 lives in two days

National

By Sunday Standard team | 1 hour ago

Politics of deceit: Anatomy of MoUs built on backstabbing, empty words

Politics

By Kiraitu Murungi | 4 hours ago

In Luanda, men sell drugs in broad daylight under the guise of madness

National

By Nathan Ochunge | 8 hours ago

Photos: June Ruto engaged to Nigerian university professor

Lifestyle

By Jael Mboga | 4 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Alex Magelo’s reign as speaker of the Assembly and AFC Leopards boss

By Josphat Thiong’o | 9 hours ago

Alex Magelo’s reign as speaker of the Assembly and AFC Leopards boss

The track god who was felled by the weight of his stardom

By Amos Kareithi | 14 hours ago

The track god who was felled by the weight of his stardom

Weatherman: More rains, thunderstorm expected in coming days

By Mireri Junior | 17 hours ago

Weatherman: More rains, thunderstorm expected in coming days

Court summons Matiang’i, Kinoti and Mutyambai

By Kamore Maina | 22 hours ago

Court summons Matiang’i, Kinoti and Mutyambai

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COUNTIES

Fishing in Lake Naivasha a risky job as gangs take over

Illegal fishing, constant attacks and extortion of fishermen by criminals sparks fears of a fishing ban

By Antony Gitonga | 1 hour ago

Fishing in Lake Naivasha a risky job as gangs take over

By Antony Gitonga | 1 hour ago

Siaya nurse arrested for allegedly defiling minor

By Olivia Odhiambo | 18 hours ago

City carjacking: DCI warn drivers over gang stealing vehicle parts

By Mireri Junior | 19 hours ago

Businessman’s car torched after woman he was allegedly dating found dead

By Mactilda Mbenywe and Collins Oduor | 20 hours ago

Raila's change of tack that has seen Nyanza reap benefits

By By Harold Odhiambo | 21 hours ago

Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker impeached for third time

By James Munyeki | 22 hours ago

Uproar after church ploughs, plants maize on school playground

By Obare Osinde | 22 hours ago

Nyeri: Four killed, two injured in head-on collision

By Lydia Nyawira | 1 day ago

Former Nairobi Speaker Alex Ole Magelo dies

By Brian Okoth | 1 day ago

Couple, their three children die in morning crash

By Robert Menza | 1 day ago

Kerio Valley’s ‘crocodile lake’ on verge of extinction

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

For Lamu residents, justice delayed is justice denied

OPINION

The High Court had declared that the planning and construction of the Lamu Port violated the rights of Lamu residents..

By Rose Birgen | 29 minutes ago

Intelligence as a public good offers huge gains

OPINION

In war and espionage, planting real human beings is likely to outcompete technology..

By XN Iraki | 39 minutes ago

Kaizen: The Japanese business philosophy taking root in Kenyan firms

MONEY & CAREERS

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 hour ago

Tips on how to turn your rabbit hobby into new money spinner

MONEY & CAREERS

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 hour ago

Working from home poses fresh challenges for employers and staff

MONEY & CAREERS

By Noah Kipkemboi | 1 hour ago

How smart is the building you work in?

OPINION

By Carol koech | 2 hours ago

KPRL stuck with hard to sell Turkana crude oil for a second time

BUSINESS NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 12 hours ago

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WORLD

Obama family dog, Bo, is dead

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 5 hours ago

Obama family dog, Bo, is dead

China says rocket debris landed in Indian Ocean west of Maldives

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

China says rocket debris landed in Indian Ocean west of Maldives

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

By Special Correspondent | 1 day ago

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

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POLITICS

Will retiring governors be kingmakers in 2022 contest?

Key political players eyeing to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta are wooing retiring county bosses, hoping to ride on political influence for votes.

By Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga | 7 hours ago

By Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

UDA opens an office in Raila's turf, planning to have more

The party is planning an onslaught on Kisumu, Migori and Kisii voting blocs where the Raila-led ODM party enjoys huge support.

By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

‘Kizungu mingi’ plunges Otiende into pit of party rejects

By Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Bunge Chronicles: Ngunjiri, Malala tongue-tied as they turn on their word

By Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Western leaders urge Senate to pass BBI Bill

Politicians from Western lauded the passage of BBI Bill by the National Assembly and urged the Senate to endorse the document

By Obare Osinde | 9 hours ago

By Obare Osinde | 9 hours ago

A consortium of young innovators challenge Kenyan Government to support local innovations

VIDEO

A consortium of young innovators challenge Kenyan Government to support local innovations

30 minutes ago

VIDEO

Njuri-Ncheke and Kikuyu council of elders condemn increased cases of gender-based violence in Kenya

31 minutes ago

VIDEO

Day old infant rescued from pit latrine in Nyeri rushed to hospital

32 minutes ago

VIDEO

World REDCROSS Day marked in Turkana as Lodwar town is cleaned to mark celebrations

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SPORTS

Chelsea join the race for Dortmund ace Sancho

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Chelsea join the race for Dortmund ace Sancho

Shujaa thrash Stellenbosch Academy at Rugby Africa 7s

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Shujaa thrash Stellenbosch Academy at Rugby Africa 7s

Van der Sar: Ajax man who should be Man United's new king

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Van der Sar: Ajax man who should be Man United's new king

Solskjaer in stand-off with De Gea over Man United future

By Mirror | 4 hours ago

Solskjaer in stand-off with De Gea over Man United future

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Mother’s Day: Who will celebrate those who can’t conceive?

Mother’s Day: Who will celebrate those who can’t conceive?

By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

Politics of deceit: Anatomy of MoUs built on backstabbing, empty words

Politics of deceit: Anatomy of MoUs built on backstabbing, empty words

By Kiraitu Murungi | 4 hours ago

Kaizen: The Japanese business philosophy taking root in Kenyan firms

Kaizen: The Japanese business philosophy taking root in Kenyan firms

Kaizen: The Japanese business philosophy taking root in Kenyan firms

Kaizen involves the making of small changes across a given period to create improvements within a firm

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 hour ago

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

By Kamau Ngotho | 4 hours ago

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 6 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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OPINION

Suluhu charmed her way into Kenyans’ hearts

By Patrick Khaemba | 1 day ago

Suluhu charmed her way into Kenyans’ hearts

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

By The Standard | 1 day ago

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

Malaria vaccine working amid global pandemic

By Michael Kiptoo | 1 day ago

Malaria vaccine working amid global pandemic

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

By Njonjo Kihuria | 1 day ago

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

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FACT CHECK

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

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

The speed limits in Kenya are 50 km/h in town and 110 km/h outside of towns and cities.

By Fred Kagonye | 1 day ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 3 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 11 days ago

Success in finding Covid-19 vaccines has created renewed interest in researching for Aids cure

HEALTH & SCIENCE

A group of Majengo sex workers were found to be resistant to the virus.They gave hope for HIV vaccine but still no cure 3 decades later.

By Mercy Adhiambo | 7 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 572 cases, 18 deaths in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 20 hours ago

Covid-19: Last drop of the drip left my mother cured

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Michael Arunga | 1 day ago

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bo Obama dead: Ex-US President Barack heartbroken as former 'First Dog' dies

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Bo Obama dead: Ex-US President Barack heartbroken as former 'First Dog' dies

Tawny Kitaen dead: Actress and music video star dies aged 59

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Tawny Kitaen dead: Actress and music video star dies aged 59

Five dating tips for short men looking to find love

By Nancy Roxanne | 2 hours ago

Five dating tips for short men looking to find love

Six ways to celebrate Mother’s Day at home

By Fay Ngina | 2 hours ago

Six ways to celebrate Mother’s Day at home

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THE NAIROBIAN

10 types of Kenyan mothers

10 types of Kenyan mothers

By Brian Guserwa | 1 hour ago

Benjamin Zulu: Toxic women are not judged as harshly as men

Benjamin Zulu: Toxic women are not judged as harshly as men

By Brian Guserwa | 4 hours ago

Toxic mums: When your own mother hates you

Toxic mums: When your own mother hates you

CAPITAL FEATURE

By Brian Guserwa | 7 hours ago

Asbel finds love again after doping nightmare

Asbel finds love again after doping nightmare

SPORTS

By Stephen Rutto | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

How many times should I change wet litter?

How many times should I change wet litter?

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 hour ago

The pain of tick control

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 3 hours ago

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

By Brian Kisanji | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

The correct way to do your skin care routine

By Esther Muchene | 2 hours ago

The correct way to do your skin care routine

A mother to children with babies

By Derrick Oluoch | 2 hours ago

A mother to children with babies

My friend offered to carry my baby – for free

By Caroline Okello | 3 hours ago

My friend offered to carry my baby – for free

Mother’s Day: What you didn’t know about this day

By Peris Wambugu | 4 hours ago

Mother’s Day: What you didn’t know about this day