Appeal ruling, Governor Lee Kinyanjui tells BBI proponents

Counties

A ruling by a five-judge bench stopping the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) has elicited mixed reactions from leaders and residents of Nakuru County. Governor Lee Kinyanjui said ...

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 hour ago

Appeal ruling, Governor Lee Kinyanjui tells BBI proponents

Rains to reduce starting today, Kenya Met says

National

Rains to reduce starting today, Kenya Met says

By Fred Kagonye | 29 minutes ago

BBI reggae stopped

Politics

BBI reggae stopped

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 12 hours ago

Kenyans borrow Sh1b daily from Safaricom via ‘Fuliza’

News

By Macharia Kamau | 12 hours ago

The day Samuel Wanjiru shell-shocked the world

Athletics

By Mutwiri Mutuota | 4 hours ago

Bungoma Governor Wangamati questioned over ‘unjustifiable expenditure’

Western

By John Shilitsa | 12 hours ago

Police officers found guilty of manslaughter plead for leniency

National

By Paul Ogemba | 12 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Muslims countrywide celebrate end of Ramadhan

By Benard Sanga and Kennedy Gachuhi | 12 hours ago

Muslims countrywide celebrate end of Ramadhan

CJ nominee Koome spells out vision for the Judiciary

By Brian Otieno | 12 hours ago

CJ nominee Koome spells out vision for the Judiciary

Counties out to lease factories as clients keep off pond fish

By Lydiah Nyawira and Phares Mutembei | 12 hours ago

Counties out to lease factories as clients keep off pond fish

Court declares BBI referendum process illegal

By Patrick Vidija | 14 hours ago

Court declares BBI referendum process illegal

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COUNTIES

Senate to decide Wajir Governor Mohamud Abdi’s fate Monday

Speaker Kenneth Lusaka gazettes Monday, May 17 as special sitting for Senate to deliberate on the impeachment trial of Wajir Governor Mohammed Abdi.

By Betty Njeru | 16 hours ago

Senate to decide Wajir Governor Mohamud Abdi’s fate Monday

By Betty Njeru | 16 hours ago

Son of former Kisumu mayor found dead

By Kevine Omollo | 18 hours ago

NMS closes public toilets in Nairobi CBD

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 19 hours ago

Man who helped ex-KDF officer dispose of kin bodies jailed for 5 years

By John Mbuthia | 19 hours ago

Ex-policeman shot dead in a botched robbery

By Antony Gitonga | 20 hours ago

Court told how British tycoon Richard Crawford was secretly cremated

By Daniel Chege | 20 hours ago

Whereabouts of slain Kitengela man Imbai’s Prado unknown

By Mate Tongola | 22 hours ago

Delay in moving powerlines affecting Ida Odinga project

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

Senior DCI officer shoots dead security guard in Kayole

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Lamu Port opens door to the reality of Lapsset

By Macharia Kamau and Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Governors hard pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

By Josphat Thiong’o | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Safaricom shrugs off pandemic to post Sh68.6b profit

NEWS

Safaricom had projected to make pre-tax profit of between Sh91 billion and Sh94 billion for the year. .

By Frankline Sunday | 12 hours ago

Won't pay, can't pay: Engineer Litondo not paid Sh600m 37 years later

MONEY & CAREERS

Engineer John Litondo has knocked on doors, written letters, gone to court to compel the government to pay him..

By Kamau Muthoni | 12 hours ago

Chinese firms fight over Sh20b dam project

NEWS

By Macharia Kamau and Kamau Muthoni | 19 hours ago

Safaricom profits drop by 6.8 percent to Sh68.7 billion

NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

Charter flights rule skies in Covid era

BUSINESS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

Balala seeks privatisation of game parks, tourism outfits

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Auctions everywhere, but no takers

REAL ESTATE

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 day ago

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OPINION

China's ban on Uyghur Muslims from fasting during Ramadan unfair

By Juan Carlos | 2 hours ago

China's ban on Uyghur Muslims from fasting during Ramadan unfair

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

By Peter Kimani | 6 hours ago

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

Goodbye ‘father of Kenyan journalism’ Philip Ochieng

By Alberto Leny | 12 hours ago

Goodbye ‘father of Kenyan journalism’ Philip Ochieng

Kenya can’t regulate its way out of aflatoxin menace

By Vivian Hoffmann | 12 hours ago

Kenya can’t regulate its way out of aflatoxin menace

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POLITICS

Bonchari, Juja by-elections in limbo as AG heads to Court of Appeal

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 6 hours ago

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Kabogo announces bid to run for president in 2022

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has said he will vie for the presidency in next year's elections.

By Ndungu Gachane | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI ruling: Ruto, other leaders react to shock decision

By Betty Njeru | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro kicked out of House over bribery remarks

By Jacob Ng'etich | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi accused of squandering Covid-19 funds

Wajir County Assembly tells Senate impeachment team Governor Mohamed Abdi ran down healthcare in the devolved unit.

By Moses Nyamori | 21 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori | 21 hours ago

Celebrity Chat: One on one with CMB Prezzo

VIDEO

Celebrity Chat: One on one with CMB Prezzo

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VIDEO

BBI thunderbolt | Press review

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VIDEO

#CROSSFIRE [FULL] TJ Kajwang, Khalwale, Kabogo faceoff after High court declared BBI null & void

13 hours ago

VIDEO

“President Uhuru is not governing properly”, Boni Khalwale

13 hours ago

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SPORTS

South Africa 7s: Alvin Otieno brace inspires Shujaa win over Zimbabwe

By Washington Onyango | 19 minutes ago

South Africa 7s: Alvin Otieno brace inspires Shujaa win over Zimbabwe

FKF Premier League resumption gives fans something to smile about

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 1 hour ago

FKF Premier League resumption gives fans something to smile about

Kenyan golfers lagging behind in adoption of World Handicap System

By Vincent Wang'ombe | 3 hours ago

Kenyan golfers lagging behind in adoption of World Handicap System

Echoes: Reliving the era of Safari Rally and the Flying Sikh

By Amos Kareithi | 3 hours ago

Echoes: Reliving the era of Safari Rally and the Flying Sikh

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

The day Samuel Wanjiru shell-shocked the world

The day Samuel Wanjiru shell-shocked the world

By Mutwiri Mutuota | 4 hours ago

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

By Peter Kimani | 6 hours ago

Echoes: Reliving the era of Safari Rally and the Flying Sikh

Echoes: Reliving the era of Safari Rally and the Flying Sikh

Echoes: Reliving the era of Safari Rally and the Flying Sikh

This man, Joginder Singh stamped his authority in rallying in 1965 when he and his brother, Jaswant Singh won the East Africa Safari Rally.

By Amos Kareithi | 3 hours ago

What if BBI voting was by Secret Ballot?

What if BBI voting was by Secret Ballot?

By Michael Ndonye | 12 hours ago

Won't pay, can't pay: Engineer Litondo not paid Sh600m 37 years later

Won't pay, can't pay: Engineer Litondo not paid Sh600m 37 years later

By Kamau Muthoni | 12 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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WORLD

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

ICC prosecutor warns against crimes in escalating Israel-Palestinian violence

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

ICC prosecutor warns against crimes in escalating Israel-Palestinian violence

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

By The Standard | 1 day ago

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

By The Standard | 1 day ago

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

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FACT CHECK

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

High Court judges have analysed whether BBI referendum process conformed with the Constitution and whether it amounted to a popular initiative.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 15 hours ago

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

EXPLAINERS

By Fred Kagonye | 6 days ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 8 days ago

Nakuru doctors perform historic neck tumour surgery on four-year-old boy

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Doctors at the Nakuru Level Five Hospital have successfully removed a rare abnormal growth in the neck of a four-year-old boy.

By Mercy Kahenda | 13 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 334 cases, 18 deaths in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Too Jared | 18 hours ago

Shortage of midwives puts women, newborns at risk

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

39 frontline workers die of Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Diamond Platnumz to feed hundreds of Tanzanians in Eid Al-Fitr food drive

By Davis Muli | 1 hour ago

Diamond Platnumz to feed hundreds of Tanzanians in Eid Al-Fitr food drive

It's early for Zuchu to settle down for marriage, says Khadija Kopa

By Davis Muli | 1 hour ago

It's early for Zuchu to settle down for marriage, says Khadija Kopa

Come back or I’ll die single - Nyota Ndogo tells husband

By Solomon Koko | 21 hours ago

Come back or I’ll die single - Nyota Ndogo tells husband

Fans react to Pendo’s videos of breaking fats in the body

By Solomon Koko | 23 hours ago

Fans react to Pendo’s videos of breaking fats in the body

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THE NAIROBIAN

Full list: Kenyan women who found love in the Nigerian pot

Full list: Kenyan women who found love in the Nigerian pot

By Cheptoek Boyo | 16 hours ago

Police, NYS recruits eat like kings while brainy comrades boil omena

Police, NYS recruits eat like kings while brainy comrades boil omena

By Kelvin Kamau | 16 hours ago

KCSE: Who will rescue 28,000 students who scored grade E?

KCSE: Who will rescue 28,000 students who scored grade E?

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 17 hours ago

Becoming a secret service agent requires unusual mix of grit, IQ

Becoming a secret service agent requires unusual mix of grit, IQ

FLASH BACK

By Bethuel Oduo | 17 hours 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 | 1 day ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

Pesticides residue problem must be tackled head on

By Peter Muiruri | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Ethical fashion initiative: African Contemporary Art

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 52 minutes ago

Ethical fashion initiative: African Contemporary Art

Ask a lawyer: Help, they want to take away my husband’s property

By Harold Ayodo | 2 hours ago

Ask a lawyer: Help, they want to take away my husband’s property

Relationships: We’re turning into alcoholics

By Chris Hart | 23 hours ago

Relationships: We’re turning into alcoholics

Does having divorced parents affect my marriage?

By Chris Hart | 1 day ago

Does having divorced parents affect my marriage?