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I never endorsed Muturi as Mt Kenya spokesman, says Munya

National

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has dismissed the coronation of Speaker of the National Assembly
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By Muriithi Mugo | 27 minutes ago

I never endorsed Muturi as Mt Kenya spokesman, says Munya

Ex-commissioners among those shortlisted for IEBC jobs

National

Ex-commissioners among those shortlisted for IEBC jobs

By Patrick Vidija | 3 hours ago

We’ve checked all hospitals, no birth of 10 babies took place: SA

Africa

We’ve checked all hospitals, no birth of 10 babies took place: SA

By Brian Okoth | 1 hour ago

World Bank loans increase by Sh304 billion in coronavirus year

News

By Dominic Omondi | 2 hours ago

Murdered school security guards were to appear in court over theft of TV set

Western

By Nathan Ochunge and Jackline Inyanji | 2 hours ago

Kemsa adopts new laboratory system for data accuracy, security

National

By Jacinta Mutura | 4 hours ago

Joy as air transport resumes in Homa Bay

Nyanza

By James Omoro | 3 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Elijah Obuong’s mother: Why I exhumed son’s body

By Mireri Junior | 33 minutes ago

Elijah Obuong’s mother: Why I exhumed son’s body

Yatani's budget has tried to address concerns of Kenyans, half-heartedly

By Patrick Muinde | 13 hours ago

Yatani's budget has tried to address concerns of Kenyans, half-heartedly

Race to save President Kenyatta's legacy as Big Four project gets Sh133b

By Jacob Ng'etich and Judah Ben-Hur | 13 hours ago

Race to save President Kenyatta's legacy as Big Four project gets Sh133b

Senate summons Yatani over delayed disbursement of funds to counties

By Wainaina Ndung’u | 13 hours ago

Senate summons Yatani over delayed disbursement of funds to counties

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COUNTIES

Woman in Nakuru attempted to cover up grandson's murder, court hears

A woman attempted to bury the body of her 18-month-old grandson to protect her son, a Nakuru court has heard.

By Daniel Chege | 4 hours ago

Woman in Nakuru attempted to cover up grandson's murder, court hears

By Daniel Chege | 4 hours ago

More coronavirus variants detected in Kisumu, says officer

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 13 hours ago

Major demolitions to be undertaken to pave way for Kisii-Isebania road construction

By Eric Abuga | 13 hours ago

Joy as Baringo residents celebrate 100 kilometres tarmac road

By Julius Chepkwony | 13 hours ago

Once fertile Bungoma tobacco farms where crops no longer yield any fruits

By John Shilitsa and Micah Sali | 13 hours ago

Counties focus on boosting own revenue and post Covid-19 recovery in budget estimates

By Standard Team | 13 hours ago

NMS gets Sh48.3 billion in budget to smoothly manage county functions

By Josphat Thiong’o | 13 hours ago

Counties get additional Sh53b in spending plan

By Josphat Thiongó | 13 hours ago

Court halts move of sub-county offices to Yala town

By Harold Odhiambo | 13 hours ago

Police go after murder suspect who broke cuffs, beat up officers

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 19 hours ago

Freak crash claims four lives, one survives

By Mate Tongola | 22 hours ago

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BUSINESS

World Bank grants polytechnic Sh1b to boost recycling skills

BUSINESS

The student says that the first step usually involves collecting used items, breaking them up the and sorting the different polymers..

By Kepher Otieno | 3 hours ago

Training and micro loans help small businesses weather Covid

BUSINESS

mSPARK programme, launched by TechnoServe and the Mastercard Foundation, gives digital and financial support to enterprises..

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 3 hours ago

No wild goose chase: Goose farming does pay handsomely

MONEY & MARKET

By Jennifer Anyango | 13 hours ago

Great business ideas to cast away corona blues

BUSINESS

By Winnie Makena | 13 hours ago

Farming solutions that outsmart climate change

BUSINESS

By Hellen Asewe Miseda | 13 hours ago

How theft pushed me to ditch poultry for crickets

BUSINESS

By Kevine Omollo | 13 hours ago

Gilad’s starter kit for would-be garlic farmers

BUSINESS

By Gardy Chacha | 13 hours ago

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OPINION

No child should be in forced labour for whatever reason

By Wellington Chibebe and Maniza Zaman | 1 hour ago

No child should be in forced labour for whatever reason

How will history judge President Uhuru’s legacy?

By David Kigochi | 5 hours ago

How will history judge President Uhuru’s legacy?

Politics to blame for never-ending woes in the sugar sector

By Ken Opalo | 5 hours ago

Politics to blame for never-ending woes in the sugar sector

It’s time to end the silence and question leaders

By John Ouma | 5 hours ago

It’s time to end the silence and question leaders

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POLITICS

Intrigues of the Sh608b debt CS Yatani omitted from budget speech

Yatani says the money went into debt redemptions and shouldn’t be included in computation of total budget, but critics think Treasury is playing games

By Dominic Omondi | 13 hours ago

By Dominic Omondi | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

I will do a Magufuli, says Raila as he hints at 2022 State House run

Opposition leader Raila Odinga gave the clearest indication yet that he will be on the ballot in next year’s election...

By Stephen Nzioka & Erastus Mulwa | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Leaders from Mt Kenya East plan to launch own party

By Wainaina Ndung’u | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

If Kalonzo, Raila don’t unite in 2022, Ruto will have a field day: Ngilu

By Stephen Nzioka and Erastus Mulwa | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

President, four others fault High Court decision that scuttled BBI

President Uhuru Kenyatta has faulted the High Court decision that scuttled the BBI in his latest submission filed at the Court

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi under siege after motion is filed to oust him

VIDEO

Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi under siege after motion is filed to oust him

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VIDEO

CAS Kilimo advances advocacy to end FGM by 2022

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VIDEO

Mohamud ouster row: Ousted Wajir Governor's lawyers complain over non-compliance of court orders

21 minutes ago

VIDEO

36 applicants shortlisted out of 660 total applicants for the IEBC commissioner slots

22 minutes ago

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SPORTS

Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semi-final classic

By Reuters | 17 minutes ago

Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semi-final classic

Japan confers one of its highest honours upon Wakiihuri to acknowledge his contribution to sports

By Standard Sports | 1 hour ago

Japan confers one of its highest honours upon Wakiihuri to acknowledge his contribution to sports

France are in 'group of death' at Euros, says French striker Ben Yedder

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

France are in 'group of death' at Euros, says French striker Ben Yedder

Namibia and Kenya reach final of Kwibuka Women’s Cricket Twenty 20 tournament

By Odero Charles | 3 hours ago

Namibia and Kenya reach final of Kwibuka Women’s Cricket Twenty 20 tournament

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Woman in Nakuru attempted to cover up grandson's murder, court hears

Woman in Nakuru attempted to cover up grandson's murder, court hears

By Daniel Chege | 4 hours ago

Sauti Sol’s Bien and wife deny open relationship talk

Sauti Sol’s Bien and wife deny open relationship talk

By Vincent Kejitan | 5 hours ago

Nonini’s Genge supremacy scared Ogopa out of town

Nonini’s Genge supremacy scared Ogopa out of town

Nonini’s Genge supremacy scared Ogopa out of town

Even with the grand success that came with taking over genge, there was unease brewing behind the scenes at Calif Records as cracks began to show.

By Stevens Muendo | 3 hours ago

Madam Kamala, our youth have few prospects at home

Madam Kamala, our youth have few prospects at home

By Barrack Muluka | 6 hours ago

Yatani's budget has tried to address concerns of Kenyans, half-heartedly

Yatani's budget has tried to address concerns of Kenyans, half-heartedly

By Patrick Muinde | 13 hours ago

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PODCASTS

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Uhuru, tii sheria; Kenya si mali yako - Maraga na Mutunga

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Kenyatta aache kuwatishia majaji; Koome asimame imara

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Jamii moja inashikilia matawi yote makuu ya serikali, kinyume na katiba

Sepetuko podcast; Siasa za kumalizana zaimaliza Jubilee -umaarufu unadidimia

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PICTURE POWER

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

10^th June 2021

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

10^th June 2021

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

22^nd May 2021

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

21^st May 2021

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

21^st May 2021

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

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WORLD

Zambian court throws out second challenge to Lungu re-election bid

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Zambian court throws out second challenge to Lungu re-election bid

Putin says relations with US at lowest point ahead of Biden meeting

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Putin says relations with US at lowest point ahead of Biden meeting

Colombia ex-president asks forgiveness for army's extrajudicial killings

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Colombia ex-president asks forgiveness for army's extrajudicial killings

With military victory elusive, W.African nations quietly back talks with Islamists

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

With military victory elusive, W.African nations quietly back talks with Islamists

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FACT CHECK

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

Catholic Doctors Association claimed companies were using aborted foetuses in the process of manufacturing the vaccines.

By Patrick Vidija | 6 days ago

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 6 days ago

Why Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium has no walls

Why Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium has no walls

EXPLAINERS

By Vivian Wandera | 10 days ago

Kenya gets $750 million World Bank loan to help recovery from COVID-19 effects

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The $750 million disbursement is part of World Bank's Development Policy Operations (DPO), which lends cash for budget support instead of financing sp

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

Covid-19: 448 new infections, 16 deaths

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 19 hours ago

Covid-19: 624 test positive as 31 remain on ventilatory support

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Budget: Covid-19 vaccines underfunded, masks to be taxed

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ayimba’s burial blemished by baby mama drama

By Solomon Koko | 1 hour ago

Ayimba’s burial blemished by baby mama drama

A man should be a companion, not your ATM machine – Akothee tells daughter

By Davis Muli | 3 hours ago

A man should be a companion, not your ATM machine – Akothee tells daughter

I’m living that dream: Master KG on working with David Guetta

By Davis Muli | 21 hours ago

I’m living that dream: Master KG on working with David Guetta

Jude Bellingham: Cult hero at Birmingham City, Borussia Dortmund - and school in Kenya

By Mirror | 1 day ago

Jude Bellingham: Cult hero at Birmingham City, Borussia Dortmund - and school in Kenya

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THE NAIROBIAN

‘Daktari wa mapenzi’ must come back, there's work to be done

‘Daktari wa mapenzi’ must come back, there's work to be done

By Brian Guserwa | 1 hour ago

How former hawker used Sh10,000 to start thriving business

How former hawker used Sh10,000 to start thriving business

By Phares Mutembei | 3 hours ago

Road near DP Ruto’s residence a nightmare for traders, motorists

Road near DP Ruto’s residence a nightmare for traders, motorists

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 3 hours ago

Listen bro, your wife is not your relative

Listen bro, your wife is not your relative

BLOGS

By Awuor Omino | 7 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

2021/22 Budget: Sh60 billion boost for food security, nutrition

2021/22 Budget: Sh60 billion boost for food security, nutrition

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

State and NGO to exploit fishing at Lake Turkana

By Antony Gitonga | 2 days ago

Kenya should ensure well-structured vaccination programmes for donkeys

By Dr Ronald Sang | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Four dating tips to finding the right person

By Esther Muchene | 2 hours ago

Four dating tips to finding the right person

Three simple habits that will improve your life

By Nancy Nzalambi | 3 hours ago

Three simple habits that will improve your life

Five best ways to treat dry hands

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Five best ways to treat dry hands

Five useful tips when dating in your 40’s

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Five useful tips when dating in your 40’s