Duale mocks Raila, Kalonzo union, says why it will flop

Politics

Former National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale has poured cold water on the proposed unity talks among presidential contenders against Deputy President William Ruto ahead of the 2022 polls. In an interview with The Standard Duale dis...
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By Mireri Junior | 10 hours ago

Duale mocks Raila, Kalonzo union, says why it will flop

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

Politics

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

By Harold Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river

Coast

Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river

By Willis Oketch | 6 hours ago

'Scarface': End of an era as iconic lion dies aged 14 at Masai Mara

National

By Robert Kiplagat | 6 hours ago

Kiunjuri warns against plot to delay 2022 elections

National

By Peterson Githaiga | 10 hours ago

KWS ranger airlifted to hospital after being gored by rhino [PHOTOS]

Rift Valley

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 8 hours ago

Man returns from jail moments before his burial ceremony

Nyanza

By Anne Atieno | 9 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Magical straw that purifies dirty water

By Mercy Adhiambo | 2 hours ago

Magical straw that purifies dirty water

Uhuru vs the Judiciary: How it all started

By Judah Ben-Hur | 10 hours ago

Uhuru vs the Judiciary: How it all started

Pain as families seek help to trace kin's bodies in the Gulf

By Mercy Adhiambo | 1 day ago

Pain as families seek help to trace kin's bodies in the Gulf

Ex-commissioners, repeat applicants dominate IEBC shortlist

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

Ex-commissioners, repeat applicants dominate IEBC shortlist

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COUNTIES

Ndhiwa MP disburses Sh28.6m for needy students, vulnerable parents

Over 3800 students and 400 needy parents in Ndhiwa get bursaries and medical cover, respectively

By James Omoro | 6 hours ago

Ndhiwa MP disburses Sh28.6m for needy students, vulnerable parents

By James Omoro | 6 hours ago

Six killed in game park gun battle

By Ali Abdi | 11 hours ago

Locals retrieve body of fisherman from Lake Victoria

By James Omoro | 11 hours ago

Two killed at construction site as job hunt turns tragic

By Antony Gitonga | 12 hours ago

One robbery suspect shot dead in Kisumu, others flee

By Winfrey Owino | 17 hours ago

Dust settles on mystery roof as land row resolved

By Harold Odhiambo | 17 hours ago

Father says his relatives accuse him of sacrificing son in religious ceremony

By Kelvin Karani | 18 hours ago

Family to bury banana trunk in grave of wife whose body 'vanished'

By Willis Oketch | 18 hours ago

Woman ‘happy’ after angry mob lynches her bloodthirsty son

By Gerald Mutethia | 19 hours ago

How Mukurwe Wa Nyagathanga shrine of Agikuyu lost its shine

By Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

Teen among suspects in Nairobi Southern Bypass attacks

By Kamore Maina | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

CS backs subcontracting of mega projects to locals

BUSINESS

CS Yatani said the changes to the procurement Bill that is currently before Parliament would allow the award of a contract to multiple bidders..

By Graham Kajilwa | 2 hours ago

Alcohol: Treasury’s cash cow staggers from Covid-19 effects

BUSINESS

Alcohol maker East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) has already warned of a looming increase in excise duty..

By Wainaina Wambu | 3 hours ago

Treasury’s insatiable appetite for loans crowds out private sector

NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

Surviving the new CEO: How managers can keep their jobs

WORK LIFE

By Perminus Wainaina | 1 day ago

World Bank loans increase by Sh304 billion in coronavirus year

NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

World Bank grants polytechnic Sh1b to boost recycling skills

BUSINESS

By Kepher Otieno | 1 day ago

Training and micro loans help small businesses weather Covid

BUSINESS

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Chris Diaz: Opinion and budget prognosis

By Chris Diaz | 9 hours ago

Chris Diaz: Opinion and budget prognosis

A thriving economy needs an effective tax system

By Mohamed Omar | 17 hours ago

A thriving economy needs an effective tax system

Do more to protect our fish and a rich marine heritage

By Irungu Houghton | 17 hours ago

Do more to protect our fish and a rich marine heritage

Set up sex offender registry to address rape pandemic

By Isaac Kalua Green | 17 hours ago

Set up sex offender registry to address rape pandemic

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POLITICS

Former Gubernatorial aspirant makes a U-turn, returns to ODM

Shahbal expressed his interest in succeeding Governor Joho whose second term is coming to an end in the next 13 months.

By Winfrey Owino | 13 hours ago

By Winfrey Owino | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Bring it on, Ruto challenges Raila and Kalonzo

Deputy President William Ruto yesterday challenged ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to unite and face him in the next Election

By Allan Mungai | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Raila now blows hot and cold in debate on judicial impasse

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Three meetings held in Mount Kenya to lay strategy for the presidency

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Impeached Wajir Governor insists that court order puts him in charge

As the supremacy battle intensifies in Wajir County, embattled Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud has insisted that he is still the centre of power.

By Jacob Ng’etich | 1 day ago

By Jacob Ng’etich | 1 day ago

Braeburn, Raptor, Savvy among clubs that did well as Nairobi County Swimming Championship ends

VIDEO

Braeburn, Raptor, Savvy among clubs that did well as Nairobi County Swimming Championship ends

4 hours ago

VIDEO

AFC leopards and Gor Mahia to meet in the FKF Cup finals

4 hours ago

VIDEO

LOST KIDNEYS [Part 2]: Cost of kidney treatment in the country and the burden Kenyans have to bear

4 hours ago

VIDEO

LOST KIDNEYS [Part 1]: Cost of kidney treatment in the country and the burden Kenyans have to bear

4 hours ago

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SPORTS

Late Dumfries header secures Netherlands win after Ukraine fightback

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Late Dumfries header secures Netherlands win after Ukraine fightback

Who will fit into Rudisha’s shoes?

By Jonathan Komen | 2 hours ago

Who will fit into Rudisha’s shoes?

National shooting team train eye on Africa tourney

By Ernest Ndunda | 2 hours ago

National shooting team train eye on Africa tourney

Cause for optimism as Kenya women win Kwibuka T20 title

By Standard Sports | 3 hours ago

Cause for optimism as Kenya women win Kwibuka T20 title

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

'Scarface': End of an era as iconic lion dies aged 14 at Masai Mara

'Scarface': End of an era as iconic lion dies aged 14 at Masai Mara

By Robert Kiplagat | 6 hours ago

KWS ranger airlifted to hospital after being gored by rhino [PHOTOS]

KWS ranger airlifted to hospital after being gored by rhino [PHOTOS]

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 8 hours ago

Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river

Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river

Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river

The family was planning to bury a banana trunk on Sunday before they were informed of an abandoned body

By Willis Oketch | 6 hours ago

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

By Harold Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Man returns from jail moments before his burial ceremony

Man returns from jail moments before his burial ceremony

By Anne Atieno | 9 hours ago

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PODCASTS

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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

World's 1st Liquid Nano Urea to be introduced to J-K farmers, will enhance crop yield: LG

By Standard Reporter | 10 hours ago

World's 1st Liquid Nano Urea to be introduced to J-K farmers, will enhance crop yield: LG

Pres Tshisekedi says Kinshasa hospitals 'overwhelmed' by coronavirus

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

Pres Tshisekedi says Kinshasa hospitals 'overwhelmed' by coronavirus

G7 rivals China with grand infrastructure plan

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

G7 rivals China with grand infrastructure plan

Low turnout as Algerians vote in parliamentary election

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

Low turnout as Algerians vote in parliamentary election

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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 | 7 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 | 7 days ago

Why Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium has no walls

Why Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium has no walls

EXPLAINERS

By Vivian Wandera | 12 days ago

Social media got Kenyans consuming all manner of ‘Covid-19 concoctions’

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

The heavy intake of concoctions has its downsides.

By Beldeen Waliaula | 12 hours ago

How to avoid Toxic Shock Syndrome

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Rosa Agutu | 13 hours ago

18 die of Covid, fatalities close to 4,000

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kenya included in 2021 Tekken Challenge

By Boniface Mithika | 15 hours ago

Kenya included in 2021 Tekken Challenge

The rise and fall of Chrissy Teigen as she's branded an 'undercover bully'

By Mirror | 15 hours ago

The rise and fall of Chrissy Teigen as she's branded an 'undercover bully'

Salma Hayek says secret to incredible body is 'only exercise for 5 minutes a day'

By Mirror | 17 hours ago

Salma Hayek says secret to incredible body is 'only exercise for 5 minutes a day'

Kanye West's famous exes and brutal splits from Amber Rose to Kim Kardashian

By Mirror | 17 hours ago

Kanye West's famous exes and brutal splits from Amber Rose to Kim Kardashian

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THE NAIROBIAN

Five golden rules of night partying: Number one will make or break you

Five golden rules of night partying: Number one will make or break you

By Ojiambo Ainea | 9 hours ago

Here are famous old school rivalries that have defied time

Here are famous old school rivalries that have defied time

By Elvince Joshua | 15 hours ago

After losing baby to pre-eclampsia, mother helps grieving mums to heal

After losing baby to pre-eclampsia, mother helps grieving mums to heal

TURNING POINT

By Jael Musumba | 21 hours ago

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

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

RETROSEXUAL

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day 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 | 3 days ago

State and NGO to exploit fishing at Lake Turkana

By Antony Gitonga | 3 days ago

Kenya should ensure well-structured vaccination programmes for donkeys

By Dr Ronald Sang | 4 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Confessions: 'My friend invited my boyfriend over for a double date and said I couldn't come'

By Mirror | 18 hours ago

Confessions: 'My friend invited my boyfriend over for a double date and said I couldn't come'

What is casual dating?

By Esther Muchene | 19 hours ago

What is casual dating?

How to do a facial at home by yourself

By Esther Muchene | 19 hours ago

How to do a facial at home by yourself

My word: Your daily two-hour date

By Judith Mwobobia | 19 hours ago

My word: Your daily two-hour date