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Hunt for CJ: Justice David Marete Njagi on the hot seat

Kenya

It is day four in the continued hunt for Kenya’s next Chief Justice. Justice David Marete Njagi is on the hot seat today as he seeks to replace the former CJ David Maraga, who retired in January this year. Justice Marete, 61, has 35 years experience in t...

By Betty Njeru | 1 hour ago

Hunt for CJ: Justice David Marete Njagi on the hot seat

Vroom away: Killer gang targeting bodaboda operators on the loose

Central

Vroom away: Killer gang targeting bodaboda operators on the loose

By Clement Masombo | 10 hours ago

Mother, daughter arrested after weapons found in Racecourse, Nairobi

Nairobi

Mother, daughter arrested after weapons found in Racecourse, Nairobi

By Betty Njeru | 2 hours ago

Nightmare for road users as Expressway takes shape

Business

By Wainaina Wambu | 10 hours ago

The inside story: How doctors removed cystic growth from a 68-year-old woman

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda | 10 hours ago

Referee Kendi’s love for the game and camera

Football

By Elvince Joshua | 10 hours ago

Government pulls populist move, retains pump prices at same levels

Business

By Macharia Kamau | 10 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Parklands residents move to court over hospital land

Justice Lucy Komingoi directed Garun Investment Ltd and Alif Homes Ltd to file their responses to the case while hearing is scheduled on June 22, 2021

By Collins Kweyu | 58 minutes ago

Parklands residents move to court over hospital land

By Collins Kweyu | 58 minutes ago

Last of 9 giraffes rescued from disappearing

By Caroline Chebet | 10 hours ago

Kakamega residents protest over dumpsite

By Robert Amalemba | 10 hours ago

Man gets 10 years in jail for killing his grandma

By Harold Odhiambo | 10 hours ago

Mass animal vaccination kicks off at the border

By Irissheel Shanzu | 10 hours ago

A tale of two Nyagas in cabinet under two presidents

By Amos Kareithi and Jesse Kamwaro | 10 hours ago

Doctor to pay Sh700,000 for death of mother, baby

By Boniface Gikandi | 10 hours ago

From picking pockets to stealing hearts through music

By Stevens Muendo | 10 hours ago

Seven school heads arrested over exams cheating claims

By Augustine Oduor | 10 hours ago

No pay hike for civil servants as State rejects Sh68b demand

By Augustine Oduor and Dominic Omondi | 10 hours ago

Swazuri thrown under the bus over Sh12 billion SGR payouts

By Moses Nyamori | 10 hours ago

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ECONOMY

CMA pursues ex-Imperial Bank bosses

BUSINESS NEWS

According to CMA, the directors failed to report financial statements and fraud to CMA and the investing public..

By Frankline Sunday | 27 minutes ago

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

HOME & AWAY

Areas such as Westlands and Upper Hill are now favoured by corporates as the base for their headquarters..

By Peris Wambugu | 9 hours ago

Kenyan exports net Sh642 billion in 2020

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 10 hours ago

Co-operative Bank to benefit from World Bank's Sh32 billion kitty

BUSINESS NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 10 hours ago

High fuel prices: State knows you have no choice

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 10 hours ago

To auction or restructure?

HOME & AWAY

By Peter Theuri | 11 hours ago

When rich and poor share poop problems

HOME & AWAY

By Peter Theuri | 13 hours ago

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WORLD

Covid vaccines expire in Malawi

By Brian Okoth | 1 hour ago

Covid vaccines expire in Malawi

Minnesota cop faces manslaughter after shooting of Black man

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Minnesota cop faces manslaughter after shooting of Black man

I will not tolerate threats, Farmajo threatens diplomatic action against critics

By Patrick Vidija | 18 hours ago

I will not tolerate threats, Farmajo threatens diplomatic action against critics

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POLITICS

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

The rise of populism in Kenya is attributed to the perpetual failure of the status quo to provide services to the public and alleviate poverty.

By Manass Nyainda | 1 day ago

By Manass Nyainda | 1 day ago

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 | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Senate passes Division of Revenue Bill

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru, Raila flurry of meetings on 2022 succession politics

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Big dreams for Abdulkadir Haji on his first day in Senate

When newly-elected Garissa Senator Haji Abdulkadir Mohamed stood to give his maiden speech in Senate yesterday.

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

Justice David Marete Njagi talks about his qualifications as he battles for the position of CJ

VIDEO

Justice David Marete Njagi talks about his qualifications as he battles for the position of CJ

25 minutes ago

VIDEO

Business Continuity: Companies hard hit by COVID-19 forced to reduce operating costs

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Artist on lockdown: Closure of entertainment joints limits opportunities

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Press Review: Teachers, civil servants hit in new pay freeze

1 hour ago

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SPORTS

INEOS 1:59 challenge: Kipchoge puts his moments on NFT

By Jonathan Komen | 1 hour ago

INEOS 1:59 challenge: Kipchoge puts his moments on NFT

Sh700m Bungoma County stadium to be ready in two months

By Nathan Ochunge and Micah Sali | 2 hours ago

Sh700m Bungoma County stadium to be ready in two months

Former Harambee Starlets coach joins Sofapaka

By Washington Onyango | 3 hours ago

Former Harambee Starlets coach joins Sofapaka

Kenyan heavyweight boxer Ajowi wins SJAK March 2021 award

By Ben Ahenda | 4 hours ago

Kenyan heavyweight boxer Ajowi wins SJAK March 2021 award

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Last of 9 giraffes rescued from disappearing

Last of 9 giraffes rescued from disappearing

By Caroline Chebet | 10 hours ago

Kenyan exports net Sh642 billion in 2020

Kenyan exports net Sh642 billion in 2020

By Wainaina Wambu | 10 hours ago

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

Areas such as Westlands and Upper Hill are now favoured by corporates as the base for their headquarters.

By Peris Wambugu | 9 hours ago

A tale of two Nyagas in cabinet under two presidents

A tale of two Nyagas in cabinet under two presidents

By Amos Kareithi and Jesse Kamwaro | 10 hours ago

Seven school heads arrested over exams cheating claims

Seven school heads arrested over exams cheating claims

By Augustine Oduor | 10 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

14^th April 2021

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

14^th April 2021

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

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OPINION

You snooze, you lose: roll call for ride back home

By Anonymous | 12 hours ago

You snooze, you lose: roll call for ride back home

Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ coming with it

By Akisa Wandera | 12 hours ago

Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ coming with it

Don’t dare divert BBI funds to battle Covid-19 pandemic

By Elias Mokua | 12 hours ago

Don’t dare divert BBI funds to battle Covid-19 pandemic

We should be proud of our invaluable indigenous languages

By Kalangi Kiambati | 12 hours ago

We should be proud of our invaluable indigenous languages

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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 | 2 days 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 | 3 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 3 days ago

The inside story: How doctors removed cystic growth from a 68-year-old woman

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Beatrice Nanjala’s tumour had three litres of fluid equal to someone having two heads.

By Mercy Kahenda | 10 hours ago

More men have been vaccinated against Covid-19 compared to women

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 16 hours ago

Why I shared my breast milk with babies I never met

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

By Gardy Chacha | 1 day ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Robert Abong'o | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ezekiel Mutua raises concern over Embarambamba’s safety following singer’s extreme performance stunts

By Diana Anyango | 47 minutes ago

Ezekiel Mutua raises concern over Embarambamba’s safety following singer’s extreme performance stunts

Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ that’s coming with it

By Akisa Wandera | 1 hour ago

Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ that’s coming with it

Dantez 254: From picking pockets to stealing hearts through music

By Stevens Muendo | 1 hour ago

Dantez 254: From picking pockets to stealing hearts through music

Paris Jackson shares sweet childhood secrets about being raised by King of Pop Michael

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Paris Jackson shares sweet childhood secrets about being raised by King of Pop Michael

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THE NAIROBIAN

Five brilliant online business ideas you can start today

Five brilliant online business ideas you can start today

By Courtesy | 24 minutes ago

Former student leader: Selling women underwear melted hearts and got me votes

Former student leader: Selling women underwear melted hearts and got me votes

By Stephen Mburu | 1 hour ago

I am no husband snatcher, claims woman in viral city poster

I am no husband snatcher, claims woman in viral city poster

SCANDALS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 hour ago

Did 'stressed' comrade end his life over exam retake?

Did 'stressed' comrade end his life over exam retake?

CAMPUS VIBE

By Muriithi Mugo | 15 hours 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 | 2 days ago

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

By Standard Team | 3 days ago

Poorly run hatcheries lead to rise in Fowl pox disease

By Dr Watson Messo | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five home remedies for a dark neck

By Esther Muchene | 18 minutes ago

Five home remedies for a dark neck

What a new mum needs to know about a ‘snapback’

By Dr Natalia Viarenich | 43 minutes ago

What a new mum needs to know about a ‘snapback’

Five ways you can make waxing less painful

By Esther Muchene | 1 hour ago

Five ways you can make waxing less painful

How to have and maintain long hair

By Esther Muchene | 1 hour ago

How to have and maintain long hair