New Uhuru-Suluhu deal on border barriers bears fruit

National

The East African Commission Secretariat will establish a hotline as a cross-border platform for traders to register their challenges and get prompt feedback across all

By Peterson Githaiga | 15 minutes ago

New Uhuru-Suluhu deal on border barriers bears fruit

Animal numbers tumble as fences block migratory paths

National

Animal numbers tumble as fences block migratory paths

By Peter Muiruri | 15 minutes ago

Museveni hits at the West as he's sworn in for sixth term

Africa

Museveni hits at the West as he's sworn in for sixth term

By Brian Otieno | 15 minutes ago

Echoes from the past: Iconic Nyali bridge has weathered many storms

National

By Amos Kareithi | 15 minutes ago

Shortage of midwives puts women, newborns at risk

Health & Science

By Standard Team | 15 minutes ago

Governors hard pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

Coast

By Josphat Thiong’o | 15 minutes ago

The long and vicious battle for Samuel Wanjiru’s millions

National

By Amos Kareithi | 5 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Governors hard-pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

By Josphat Thiong’o | 15 minutes ago

Governors hard-pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

House team to vet Koome for Chief Justice position

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 8 hours ago

House team to vet Koome for Chief Justice position

Plans to launch direct flights to Hargesia, Somaliland on hold- KQ

By Betty Njeru | 9 hours ago

Plans to launch direct flights to Hargesia, Somaliland on hold- KQ

How Wajir governor’s wife took over running of county

By Moses Nyamori | 11 hours ago

How Wajir governor’s wife took over running of county

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COUNTIES

Lamu Port opens door to the reality of Lapsset

Lamu Port is set to start operations this month. This will be a major boost for the Lapsset corridor.

By Macharia Kamau and Philip Mwakio | 15 minutes ago

Lamu Port opens door to the reality of Lapsset

By Macharia Kamau and Philip Mwakio | 15 minutes ago

The big-hearted granny saving teenage mothers, widows in Kisumu

By Harold Odhiambo | 5 hours ago

ODM de-whips three Nairobi MCAs from committees

By Josphat Thiong'o | 8 hours ago

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

By George Njunge | 9 hours ago

Floods wreak havoc in Nyanza

By Standard Team | 10 hours ago

British-built bridge connecting Homa Bay, Migori collapses

By James Omoro | 11 hours ago

Three arrested over failed raid on Kinamba Police Station

By James Munyeki | 11 hours ago

Bringing justice to the people, the mobile courts of Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 12 hours ago

More than 2, 295 families affected by floods in Migori

By Standard Team | 12 hours ago

10 injured in Bamburi coordinated gang attacks

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 12 hours ago

They reported for Term 3 but found other people in their classrooms

By Muriithi Mugo | 13 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Balala seeks privatisation of game parks, tourism outfits

BUSINESS

CS says public-private partnerships will revitalise business, boost new investments and explore new business models. .

By Graham Kajilwa | 15 minutes ago

Auctions everywhere, but no takers

REAL ESTATE

For over a year now, auctioneers and banks are stuck with prime commercial properties with no buyers in sight, even at cut prices. .

By Wainaina Wambu | 15 minutes ago

When land subdivision goes too far

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 15 minutes ago

Culture or profit: Is your rural home dead capital?

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 15 minutes ago

How the wealthy are losing their privacy to middle class

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 15 minutes ago

The sad tale of 18 Syrian sailors abandoned at sea

BUSINESS

By Philip Mwakio | 15 minutes ago

Kenya to benefit from Sh3.3 billion UK cyber war chest

BUSINESS

By Fredrick Obura | 7 hours ago

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OPINION

Ensure pregnant candidates transition into higher levels

By Kalangi Kiambati | 15 minutes ago

Ensure pregnant candidates transition into higher levels

Let’s prioritise education in post-pandemic recovery

By Ruth Kagia and Jane Marriott | 15 minutes ago

Let’s prioritise education in post-pandemic recovery

An enhanced forest cover will have double benefits to national growth

By Macharia Irungu | 15 minutes ago

An enhanced forest cover will have double benefits to national growth

Police officers should up their game and bring down rising crime rate

By Editorial | 15 minutes ago

Police officers should up their game and bring down rising crime rate

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POLITICS

Garissa MCAs file motion to impeach speaker

About 36 ward reps have already signed the motion accusing Speaker Ahmed Ibrahim Abass of gross violation of the Constitution.

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir | 3 hours ago

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Sammy Leshore speaks on his comeback

Sammy Leshore was gazetted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as a nominated Senator on Tuesday May 11.

By Steve Mkawale | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Governors skip senate committee 'grilling' sessions

By John S Shilitsa | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Governor Rasanga on the spot for over-expenditure of covid funds

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Referendum looms as BBI Bill enters homestretch

The House attained a rare two-thirds majority after 51 senators voted in support of the Bill.

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich | 23 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich | 23 hours ago

Sifuna: We should be looking for measures that aim to cushion the common mwananchi from Covid

VIDEO

Sifuna: We should be looking for measures that aim to cushion the common mwananchi from Covid

7 minutes ago

VIDEO

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna discusses party politics & the BBI bill | #NEWSHOUR

13 minutes ago

VIDEO

Jubilee VC David Murathe on who is next on the Jubilee's chopping board & BBI politics | #NEWSHOUR

14 minutes ago

VIDEO

David Murathe says Senator Omanga will face the same fate as Senator Mwaura

15 minutes ago

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SPORTS

NOC-K defends national team’s move to Mombasa

By Rodgers Eshitemi and Jonathan Komen | 15 minutes ago

NOC-K defends national team’s move to Mombasa

Olympic-bound Rosafio losing no sleep ahead of Tokyo trip

By Ernest Ndunda | 15 minutes ago

Olympic-bound Rosafio losing no sleep ahead of Tokyo trip

False start for Kenyans, Ongare and Akinyi knocked out in Russia

By Ben Ahenda | 15 minutes ago

False start for Kenyans, Ongare and Akinyi knocked out in Russia

'This title is for you': Ajax melt down league trophy for fan souvenirs

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

'This title is for you': Ajax melt down league trophy for fan souvenirs

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Auctions everywhere, but no takers

Auctions everywhere, but no takers

By Wainaina Wambu | 15 minutes ago

When land subdivision goes too far

When land subdivision goes too far

By Peter Theuri | 15 minutes ago

Governors hard-pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

Governors hard-pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

Governors hard-pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

Health committee probing expenditure of the funds following audit queries.

By Josphat Thiong’o | 15 minutes ago

Culture or profit: Is your rural home dead capital?

Culture or profit: Is your rural home dead capital?

By Graham Kajilwa | 15 minutes ago

How the wealthy are losing their privacy to middle class

How the wealthy are losing their privacy to middle class

By Peter Theuri | 15 minutes ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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WORLD

Senior Hamas commander killed as Israel strikes Gaza

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Senior Hamas commander killed as Israel strikes Gaza

Rising cement costs hamper Nigeria's building developers

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Rising cement costs hamper Nigeria's building developers

Cameroonian transgender women convicted of 'attempted homosexuality'

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Cameroonian transgender women convicted of 'attempted homosexuality'

Museveni sworn in as Uganda’s president

By Betty Njeru | 12 hours ago

Museveni sworn in as Uganda’s president

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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 | 5 days ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 6 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 15 days ago

Shortage of midwives puts women, newborns at risk

HEALTH & SCIENCE

While WHO recommends 23 midwives and doctors per 10,000 population, there are 0.4 serving the same number.

By Standard Team | 15 minutes ago

More nurses and midwives employed as the world faces shortage of caregivers

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 3 hours ago

39 frontline workers die of Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 4 hours ago

You will have to do with your local hospital as KNH plans to scrap outpatient services

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 6 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Burna Boy becomes first African artist to have 100 million streams from three different albums

By Davis Muli | 8 hours ago

Burna Boy becomes first African artist to have 100 million streams from three different albums

Hamorapa in police custody after holding a press conference claiming Amber Lulu’s child is his

By Diana Anyango | 10 hours ago

Hamorapa in police custody after holding a press conference claiming Amber Lulu’s child is his

Jalang’o to vie for Langata MP seat in 2022

By Diana Anyango | 11 hours ago

Jalang’o to vie for Langata MP seat in 2022

Are you ‘good in bed?’ Company advertises Sh160,000 sleeping job

By Vincent Kejitan | 12 hours ago

Are you ‘good in bed?’ Company advertises Sh160,000 sleeping job

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THE NAIROBIAN

Never agree to a battle of wife vs mom

Never agree to a battle of wife vs mom

By Brian Guserwa | 5 hours ago

Mobile groceries push revellers out of Nairobi West

Mobile groceries push revellers out of Nairobi West

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 12 hours ago

Boys need to hear about sex from us, not TV or tiktok!

Boys need to hear about sex from us, not TV or tiktok!

THE VILLAGER

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki | 14 hours ago

Let your hubby’s wandering eyes roam

Let your hubby’s wandering eyes roam

FIREWORKS

By Diana Makokha | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 4 hours ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 5 hours ago

Pesticides residue problem must be tackled head on

By Peter Muiruri | 14 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Prince Charles proposed to a different woman before Diana but she rejected him

By Mirror | 11 hours ago

Prince Charles proposed to a different woman before Diana but she rejected him

Six tips for healthy eating on a budget

By Esther Muchene | 11 hours ago

Six tips for healthy eating on a budget

Five ways to maintain healthy eating habits

By Esther Muchene | 12 hours ago

Five ways to maintain healthy eating habits

International Nurses Day: Everything you need to know about this day in history

By Lolita Bunde | 12 hours ago

International Nurses Day: Everything you need to know about this day in history