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My year-old baby died at Malaba police cell, distraught mother cries out

Western

A family in Aleles village, Kakapel location of Busia County is mourning the death of their one-year-old at Malaba police station. Evelyn Emoyot, the mother of the minor told The Standard she was arrested on Wednesday at around 3p.m. by her area Ch...
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By Alex Chagema | 1 hour ago

My year-old baby died at Malaba police cell, distraught mother cries out

This man Stephen Soi: His long journey to Sh114m fine or 15-yr jail term

National

This man Stephen Soi: His long journey to Sh114m fine or 15-yr jail term

By Elvince Joshua | 2 hours ago

Uhuru's Jubilee Party broke a year to next elections

Politics

Uhuru's Jubilee Party broke a year to next elections

By Josphat Thiong'o | 5 hours ago

Five years, six coaches: What is wrong with Harambee Stars?

Football

By Washington Onyango | 6 hours ago

Two-thirds gender rule needs a referendum, says Muturi

Politics

By Brian Otieno | 7 hours ago

Happy ending for brave Form Two student begging for school fees on city streets

Education

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 6 hours ago

Newly crowned Miss Deaf borrowed clothes to take part in pageant

Evewoman

By Robert Amalemba | 11 hours ago

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LATEST

Kenya overcomes South Africa in Kenya International 10-Goal Championships

By Ben Ahenda | 1 hour ago

Kenya overcomes South Africa in Kenya International 10-Goal Championships

Crisis management

By Gado | 2 hours ago

Crisis management

Tottenham suffer double injury blow before Chelsea clash

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Tottenham suffer double injury blow before Chelsea clash

I have the formula to win the presidency next year, says Wanjigi in Raila turf

By Eric Abuga and James Oromo | 2 hours ago

I have the formula to win the presidency next year, says Wanjigi in Raila turf

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NATIONAL

Kenya to preside over UN Security Council next month

By Patrick Vidija | 3 hours ago

Kenya to preside over UN Security Council next month

Kenya to preside over UN Security Council next month

National

By Patrick Vidija | 3 hours ago

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

National

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

By Paul Ogemba | 11 hours ago

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

National

By Paul Ogemba | 11 hours ago

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 12 hours ago

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

Alarm over debts as Controller of Budget pleads with MPs to save Kenyans

National

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 12 hours ago

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COUNTIES

I have the formula to win the presidency next year, says Wanjigi in Raila turf

Remains aloof on whether he will execute the strategy for the 2022 presidential race or he will cede ground in favour of another presidential hopeful.

By Eric Abuga and James Oromo | 2 hours ago

I have the formula to win the presidency next year, says Wanjigi in Raila turf

By Eric Abuga and James Oromo | 2 hours ago

Chaos rocks Jimmy Wanjigi’s Migori meeting

By Anne Atieno | 4 hours ago

Sh580m water project in Oyugis to serve 73,000 households

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Laikipia ranchers still complain of invasion by herders, seek State intervention

By James Munyeki | 11 hours ago

Health, Interior ministers open three health facilities in city

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 20 hours ago

Raila or Ruto? Which way for the Maa community ahead of 2022

By Peterson Githaiga | 20 hours ago

Officer arrested over link to 2,040 bullets found in Embakasi car

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Teacher fears for his life after assault by three students

By Martin Ndiema | 1 day ago

'A' plain student risks missing out on Egerton University dream course

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

15-year-old pupil arrested in connection with caretaker's death

By Edward Kosut | 1 day ago

School in Trans Nzoia on the spot

By Bakari Ang'ela and Osinde Obare | 1 day ago

Indian investor loses Sh200m in fake gold scam

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Prices of juices and water to increase on higher excise duty

NEWS

Excise duty on most other products will increase by an average of 4.97 per cent..

By Dominic Omondi | 11 hours ago

State woos firms to expand special economic zones

BUSINESS

CS says government will provide support services if firms utilise their own land. Over 60,000 people are employed at EPZs across the country..

By Vivianne Wandera and Graham Kajilwa | 20 hours ago

Gigiri or Athi River? Tips on setting up a booming hotel

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

Kenya at risk of defaulting on loans, warns Central Bank boss

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 1 day ago

Race for the skies grinds to a halt in Nairobi’s high-rise hub

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

House hunting apps giving agents a run for their money

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Address construction sector challenges, architects urge Nairobi county government

REAL ESTATE

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Enemy within: Blame your MP for the rising cost of living and fuel

By Allan Mungai | 5 hours ago

Enemy within: Blame your MP for the rising cost of living and fuel

How social media has robbed us of life’s little surprises

By John Wahome | 14 hours ago

How social media has robbed us of life’s little surprises

Leaders and Kenyans at large have a duty to ensure peaceful 2022 polls

By Alinur Mohamed | 20 hours ago

Leaders and Kenyans at large have a duty to ensure peaceful 2022 polls

Kudos Kenya for improving local food systems efficiency

By Myra Bernardi | 20 hours ago

Kudos Kenya for improving local food systems efficiency

Piling debt burden: Heed Central Bank’s warning

By Editorial | 20 hours ago

Piling debt burden: Heed Central Bank’s warning

CARTOONS

Crisis management

Crisis management

By Gado | 2 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Michael Ndonye | 20 hours ago

Why 2022 election will be the toughest contest for Raila

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 4 days ago

Social media influencers should not and must not be allowed to kill democracy

By Macharia Munene | 5 days ago

Why Mount Kenya region is the darling of 2022 presidential aspirants

Remembering September 11 from an eyewitness account

By XN Iraki | 5 days ago

POLITICS

I am not fighting Uhuru, Muturi says

Speaker Muturi says parties including Jubilee and ODM followed due process in the removal of MPs on the recommendation of their respective parties.

By Patrick Vidija | 4 hours ago

By Patrick Vidija | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM abandons bid to oust Chebukati team

Raila reportedly not keen to pursue matter, a position also held by some party members. Sifuna says party had not declared position on the matter.

By Brian Otieno | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

I am ready for talks with Uhuru, DP Ruto says

By Jacob Ng'etich | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Governor Hillary Barchok put to task over hiring staff from the same community

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Removal of Ruto allies dictatorial, says Justin Muturi

Speaker terms ouster of lawmakers from leadership seats and committees infringement on right to fair treatment.

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

#BizChat Weekly: Fuel price rise to historic high

VIDEO

#BizChat Weekly: Fuel price rise to historic high

4 hours ago

VIDEO

Small holder teas record price jump with reforms in the sector driving growth

4 hours ago

VIDEO

Making farming cool

4 hours ago

VIDEO

Big four agenda: Government betting on growing exports

4 hours ago

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SPORTS

Kenya overcomes South Africa in Kenya International 10-Goal Championships

By Ben Ahenda | 1 hour ago

Kenya overcomes South Africa in Kenya International 10-Goal Championships

Tottenham suffer double injury blow before Chelsea clash

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Tottenham suffer double injury blow before Chelsea clash

Malkia Strikers trail eyes on World Championships

By Washington Onyango | 5 hours ago

Malkia Strikers trail eyes on World Championships

Tusker to kick-off title defense against AFC Leopards in FKF-PL season opener

By Washington Onyango | 7 hours ago

Tusker to kick-off title defense against AFC Leopards in FKF-PL season opener

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Uhuru's Jubilee Party broke a year to next elections

Uhuru's Jubilee Party broke a year to next elections

By Josphat Thiong'o | 5 hours ago

Five years, six coaches: What is wrong with Harambee Stars?

Five years, six coaches: What is wrong with Harambee Stars?

By Washington Onyango | 6 hours ago

This man Stephen Soi: His long journey to Sh114m fine or 15-yr jail term

This man Stephen Soi: His long journey to Sh114m fine or 15-yr jail term

This man Stephen Soi: His long journey to Sh114m fine or 15-yr jail term

Some say Stephen Soi was a lion in a herd of antelopes. He roared, and every ear noticed his presence.

By Elvince Joshua | 2 hours ago

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco

By Paul Ogemba | 11 hours ago

PODCASTS

Sepetuko Podcast; Ughali wa mafuta-Serikali isiyomjali raia

Sepetuko Podcast; Ahadi za Raila Odinga kwa Wamaasai

Sepetuko Podcast; Kuwarekebisha viongozi ni jukumu la kanisa

Sepetuko Podcast; Mkasa wa Laikipia una mizizi kwenye siasa

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PICTURE POWER

Women beating stereotypes one brick at a time

Women beating stereotypes one brick at a time

17 ^th September 2021

Deaflympics qualifiers

Deaflympics qualifiers

16 ^th September 2021

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

Consecration of Rose Okeno as Butere Diocese Bishop

12 ^th September 2021

Laikipia insecurity

Laikipia insecurity

10 ^th September 2021

President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Kenya

President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Kenya

10 ^th September 2021

RIP Orie Rogo Manduli: An ode to the undisputed Queen of the Headgear

RIP Orie Rogo Manduli: An ode to the undisputed Queen of the Headgear

09 ^th September 2021

Perilous journey: How some daring Kenyans commute

Perilous journey: How some daring Kenyans commute

04 ^th September 2021

Feeding the king of the jungle

Feeding the king of the jungle

03 ^rd September 2021

A day in the life of a journalist

A day in the life of a journalist

02 ^nd September 2021

How Bajuni men have taken love to a new level

How Bajuni men have taken love to a new level

27 ^th August 2021

How unsanitary carrier bags make way to market

How unsanitary carrier bags make way to market

25 ^th August 2021

World Athletics U20 Championships, Nairobi

World Athletics U20 Championships, Nairobi

19 ^th August 2021

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WORLD

Guinea declares end of Marburg virus outbreak

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Guinea declares end of Marburg virus outbreak

India-US hold 2+2 inter-sessional meeting, discuss inclusive Indo-Pacific

By Agencies | 20 hours ago

India-US hold 2+2 inter-sessional meeting, discuss inclusive Indo-Pacific

Simone Biles condemns US Olympic Committee, FBI for sex-abuse crisis

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Simone Biles condemns US Olympic Committee, FBI for sex-abuse crisis

Zimbabwe artist turns worthless old Mugabe-era banknotes into paintings

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Zimbabwe artist turns worthless old Mugabe-era banknotes into paintings

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FACT CHECK

FALSE: Transporting gas cylinder on motorbike will not cause explosion

FALSE: Transporting gas cylinder on motorbike will not cause explosion

An online post claiming that if a gas cylinder is transported on a motorbike would explode upon usage is false.

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

Why fuel lands in Kenya at Sh60 but is being sold at over Sh130

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

The best vaccine is that which is readily available, experts tell hesitant Kenyans

By Mercy Kahenda | 3 days ago

Viral picture of woman hanging precariously on fence not Omanga’s

By Mireri Junior | 8 days ago

Bitcoin: Its working, advantages and disadvantages

By Patrick Vidija | 10 days ago

Inside DP William Ruto’s security detail

By Betty Njeru | 16 days ago

Covid-19: 700 recover, 119 admitted to ICU

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 2 hours ago

Kenya receives first batch of Pfizer vaccines from the US government

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior and Beldeen Waliaula | 3 hours ago

Scared of Covid-19 vaccine side-effects? Just get painkillers and good rest

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 20 hours ago

Kenya records 12 Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Naomi Campbell named global ambassador for Queen's Commonwealth Trust

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Naomi Campbell named global ambassador for Queen's Commonwealth Trust

Tupac Shakur: 25 years later, the legend still lives

By Boniface Mithika | 1 day ago

Tupac Shakur: 25 years later, the legend still lives

Movie Review: Kate

By Winnie Makena | 1 day ago

Movie Review: Kate

Jowie Irungu releases gospel song amidst looming arrest

By Boniface Mithika | 1 day ago

Jowie Irungu releases gospel song amidst looming arrest

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THE NAIROBIAN

Why Mombasa twilight girls turn down Indian soldiers

Why Mombasa twilight girls turn down Indian soldiers

By Joackim Bwana | 1 hour ago

Sports and boobs: What’s ball got to do with it, Rais?

Sports and boobs: What’s ball got to do with it, Rais?

By Beryl Ringos | 2 hours ago

Gospel singer Betty Bayo falls in love again

Gospel singer Betty Bayo falls in love again

ENTERTAINMENT

By Priscilla Kimani | 4 hours ago

Watch out ladies, men are the new gold diggers

Watch out ladies, men are the new gold diggers

FIREWORKS

By Diana Makokha | 4 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Highlights from just-ended global food systems summit

Highlights from just-ended global food systems summit

By Jennifer Anyango | 2 days ago

FAO ready to follow up on UN Food Systems Summit and transform Agri-Food Systems

By Dr Qu Dongyu | 3 days ago

How livestock production leads to climate change

By Hellen Miseda | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Will he ever propose?

By Chris Hart | 9 hours ago

Will he ever propose?

Newly crowned Miss Deaf borrowed clothes to take part in pageant

By Robert Amalemba | 11 hours ago

Newly crowned Miss Deaf borrowed clothes to take part in pageant

Confessions: How do I show him respect?

By Chris Hart | 11 hours ago

Confessions: How do I show him respect?

Neema Nkatha: Making sexy bikinis is my dream, I’m living it

By Esther Dianah | 12 hours ago

Neema Nkatha: Making sexy bikinis is my dream, I’m living it