The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

Politics

Described by Dauti Kahura in The Elephant as flashy, flamboyant, jewellery-clad gung-ho, Robin Hood type of a Mafia don, Mike Mbuvi Gideon Kioko Sonko b...

By Manass Nyainda | 3 hours ago

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

Photos: Doctors remove cystic growth from 68-year-old woman

Rift Valley

Photos: Doctors remove cystic growth from 68-year-old woman

By Mercy Kahenda | 7 hours ago

Uhuru, Raila flurry of meetings on 2022 succession politics

Politics

Uhuru, Raila flurry of meetings on 2022 succession politics

By Standard Team | 7 hours ago

Motorists risk hefty fines over ‘fancy’ number plates

Business News

By Anyango Otieno | 7 hours ago

Why Muslims are divided on when to start Ramadhan

Ramadhan Special

By Sirajurahman Abdullahi | 7 hours ago

Woman donates breast milk to feed abandoned orphans

Children's Health

By Gardy Chacha | 7 hours ago

Why you could pay more for fuel from midnight

Business News

By Macharia Kamau | 5 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Nandi County sets new terms for gold firm

The county government has set new demands for a gold mining company in the region.

By Edward Kosut | 5 hours ago

Nandi County sets new terms for gold firm

By Edward Kosut | 5 hours ago

Three counties freeze new land projects near Konza

By Graham Kajilwa | 6 hours ago

Suspected motorbike thief survives mob justice

By Muriithi Mugo | 6 hours ago

How safe is stored breastmilk?

By Gardy Chacha | 7 hours ago

New contractor sought as plan to revive Itare Dam project

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 7 hours ago

Moses Kuria fined Sh75,000 for flouting curfew rules

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 7 hours ago

Laikipia Governor drops CEC, names MCA to cabinet

By Boniface Gikandi | 7 hours ago

Hunt for CJ: Law professor Patricia Kameri grilled on academic breach

By Kamau Muthoni | 7 hours ago

Sh7m grant for supply of water in Murang'a

By Boniface Gikandi | 7 hours ago

Two killed, 2,000 displaced after three rivers burst their banks in Kakamega

By Brian Kisanji | 7 hours ago

Linda Mama on verge of collapse over lack of funds

By Antony Gitonga | 7 hours ago

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ECONOMY

How to get a head hunter to notice you

HUSTLE

Finding a job is a job..

By Winnie Makena | 49 minutes ago

Dormant projects to be axed as part of Sh253b loan deal

BUSINESS NEWS

Cancelling the ‘white elephants’ is just one of the fat-trimming measures the National Treasury plans to undertake .

By Dominic Omondi | 2 hours ago

Itare Dam: The Sh34b white elephant

HOME & AWAY

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 2 hours ago

Cane farmers demand to know fate of sucrose testing machines

BUSINESS NEWS

By John Shilitsa | 6 hours ago

How I became furniture king

HUSTLE

By Ishaq Jumbe | 6 hours ago

Let’s invest in real estate

HUSTLE

By Peter Muiruri | 8 hours ago

Important numbers every entrepreneur should know

HUSTLE

By Pauline Muindi | 9 hours ago

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WORLD

Samia Suluhu's tough job of restoring Tanzania's lost glory

By Kasera Nick Oyoo | 7 hours ago

Samia Suluhu's tough job of restoring Tanzania's lost glory

Tanzania opposition calls for new constitution

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Tanzania opposition calls for new constitution

Another Covid vaccine linked to blood clots

By Reuters | 14 hours ago

Another Covid vaccine linked to blood clots

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POLITICS

Chaotic scenes in assembly as Nyamira MCAs wrestle

The leaders threw caution to the wind and traded blows and kicks on the floor of the House.

By Stanley Ongwae | 6 hours ago

By Stanley Ongwae | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Senate passes Division of Revenue Bill

Senate yesterday unanimously passed the Division of Revenue Bill (DORB), 2021, amid lamentations of wanton pilferage of public funds.

By Brian Otieno | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Big dreams for Abdulkadir Haji Aon his first day in Senate

By Judah Ben-Hur | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Kibwana in talks with Raila men for a possible 2022 pact

By Stephen Nzioka | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

Migori ODM officials in move to kick Obado out of party

Orange Democratic Movement Migori officials have commenced the process of removing Governor Okoth Obado from the party’s list of registered members.

By Basil Okoth | 13 hours ago

By Basil Okoth | 13 hours ago

NTSA Crackdown: Over 80 vehicles impounded ; most had unprescribed number plates

VIDEO

NTSA Crackdown: Over 80 vehicles impounded ; most had unprescribed number plates

9 hours ago

VIDEO

Division of Revenue: Bill tabled by senate majority leader; total Ksh. 1.77 Trillion

9 hours ago

VIDEO

Breast Milk Donation: Lactating mother donates breast milk to children in children homes

9 hours ago

VIDEO

Kang'ata says Moses Kuria arrest on Monday night is a political witch-hunt over support for DP Ruto

9 hours ago

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SPORTS

Restoring the glamour of playing for Kenya Defence Forces

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 6 hours ago

Restoring the glamour of playing for Kenya Defence Forces

Cherono ready to make history on Olympic debut

By Stephen Rutto | 6 hours ago

Cherono ready to make history on Olympic debut

Champions League: Chelsea see off Porto to reach semis despite Taremi stunner

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Champions League: Chelsea see off Porto to reach semis despite Taremi stunner

PSG knock Bayern out on away goals to reach last four

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

PSG knock Bayern out on away goals to reach last four

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Dormant projects to be axed as part of Sh253b loan deal

Dormant projects to be axed as part of Sh253b loan deal

By Dominic Omondi | 2 hours ago

Itare Dam: The Sh34b white elephant

Itare Dam: The Sh34b white elephant

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 2 hours ago

How to get a head hunter to notice you

How to get a head hunter to notice you

How to get a head hunter to notice you

Finding a job is a job.

By Winnie Makena | 49 minutes ago

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

By Manass Nyainda | 3 hours ago

Why you could pay more for fuel from midnight

Why you could pay more for fuel from midnight

By Macharia Kamau | 5 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

09^th April 2021

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

24^th March 2021

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

17^th March 2021

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

11^th March 2021

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

11^th March 2021

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

11^th March 2021

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

19^th February 2021

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

17^th February 2021

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

16^th February 2021

Sonko's day in court

Sonko's day in court

04^th February 2021

When Millicent Omanga was determined to have her way

When Millicent Omanga was determined to have her way

02^nd February 2021

Sindo: Where residents use lake water for everything

Sindo: Where residents use lake water for everything

08^th December 2020

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OPINION

Poor leadership and funding are hurting our universities

By Agumba Ndaloh | 10 hours ago

Poor leadership and funding are hurting our universities

Jubilee should own up to its blunders and seek solutions

By Leonard Khafafa | 10 hours ago

Jubilee should own up to its blunders and seek solutions

CS directive on school reopening welcome, but we must not drop the ball

By Editorial | 10 hours ago

CS directive on school reopening welcome, but we must not drop the ball

Samia Suluhu asserts authority with fast solutions

By Macharia Munene | 11 hours ago

Samia Suluhu asserts authority with fast solutions

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FACT CHECK

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

The original photo was taken when Biden on the campaign trail made a brief stop in Michigan to buy a few items for his grandchildren.

By Patrick Vidija | 21 hours ago

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

FACT CHECK

By Macharia Kamau | 2 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 2 days ago

Woman donates breast milk to feed abandoned orphans

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

How mother of two turned what started as extra bags of milk in her freezer into a philanthropic mission.

By Gardy Chacha | 7 hours ago

26 dead, 991 test positive for Covid-19 in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Robert Abong'o | 13 hours ago

U.S. calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

Australia reports second Astrazeneca blood clot case, vaccine rollout steady

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Best dressed at The BAFTA awards 2021

By Peris Wambugu | 16 hours ago

Best dressed at The BAFTA awards 2021

Grace Msalame celebrates her twin daughters as they turn 10

By Fay Ngina | 17 hours ago

Grace Msalame celebrates her twin daughters as they turn 10

Singer Mash Mwana loses his Father, appeals for financial help

By Davis Muli | 17 hours ago

Singer Mash Mwana loses his Father, appeals for financial help

Celebrities who have used their names to create bigger brands

By Kirsten Kanja | 17 hours ago

Celebrities who have used their names to create bigger brands

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THE NAIROBIAN

I’m a single man, she's not my girlfriend: Says city lawyer in erotic video

I’m a single man, she's not my girlfriend: Says city lawyer in erotic video

By Esther Dianah | 16 hours ago

Drunk man stripped naked, harassed for refusing to pay bill

Drunk man stripped naked, harassed for refusing to pay bill

By Osinde Obare | 18 hours ago

Wonders never cease! Village left in shock after cow delivers an egg

Wonders never cease! Village left in shock after cow delivers an egg

SCANDALS

By Mumo Munuve | 19 hours ago

No laughing matter: This hustler makes a cool Sh20,000 per week

No laughing matter: This hustler makes a cool Sh20,000 per week

CITYBIZ

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

By Smart Harvest | 22 hours ago

Tea farmers defy court order, proceed to elect new office holders

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

Poorly run hatcheries lead to rise in Fowl pox disease

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Global Gender Gap Report 2021: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on gender parity

By Derrick Oluoch | 17 hours ago

Global Gender Gap Report 2021: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on gender parity

What is doomscrolling and how you can stop it

By Lolita Bunde | 17 hours ago

What is doomscrolling and how you can stop it

Divorce: Does property registered individually have to be shared?

By Harold Ayodo | 18 hours ago

Divorce: Does property registered individually have to be shared?

Ask a lawyer: Can he get spousal support upon divorce?

By Harold Ayodo | 19 hours ago

Ask a lawyer: Can he get spousal support upon divorce?