Lawyer Fredrick Ngatia faces JSC panel

Kenya

Senior Counsel Fredrick Ngatia (pictured) is this morning being interviewed on his suitability to succeed retired Chief Justice David Maraga. Ngatia ...

By Winfrey Owino | 34 minutes ago

Lawyer Fredrick Ngatia faces JSC panel

Thika Road accident leaves two police offices injured

Kenya

Thika Road accident leaves two police offices injured

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

In pictures: Defiant motorists blocked by police enforcing curfew

Nairobi

In pictures: Defiant motorists blocked by police enforcing curfew

By Standard Reporter | 2 hours ago

Senior officer injured in road accident manning roadblock

Nairobi

By Mate Tongola | 3 hours ago

Mt Kenya MPs dismiss meeting on negotiation plan with DP Ruto

Politics

By Lydiah Nyawira and Ndungu Gachane | 9 hours ago

Senate and Parliament feud risks two parallel BBI reports

Kenya

By Moses Nyamori | 9 hours ago

Bad blood among Koinange kin derails 40-year-old succession battle

Kenya

By Kamau Muthoni | 9 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Family of KDF man killed cries for justice

Danson Lokipetot was described as the sole breadwinner of his family that hailed from Turkana North.

By Mike Ekutan | 9 hours ago

Family of KDF man killed cries for justice

By Mike Ekutan | 9 hours ago

Police pursue killer gang linked to Likoni attacks

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 9 hours ago

Man fights for right to raise his daughter aged three

By Kamau Muthoni | 9 hours ago

‘Supreme Court yet to settle on presidential poll conduct’

By Kamau Muthoni | 9 hours ago

Lake swells, homes flooded, people move

By Antony Gitonga | 9 hours ago

Rivals row on Sh63m loans as dock workers polls near

By Patrick Beja | 9 hours ago

The President diary keepers’ delicate job at seat of power

By Biketi Kikechi | 9 hours ago

Exactly who is a State House Comptroller?

By Biketi Kikechi | 9 hours ago

Suspect linked to Naivasha woman’s murder surrenders to police

By Antony Gitonga | 12 hours ago

Homa Bay residents lament month-long power outage

By James Omoro | 13 hours ago

Standard Four pupil and one woman killed in Kisauni quarry

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 14 hours ago

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ECONOMY

Hotel loses in Sh38m dispute

BUSINESS NEWS

The hotel wanted the court to rule on the dispute on grounds that EPRA tribunal that could hear the dispute has no chairman .

By Frankline Sunday | 14 minutes ago

United Airlines loss bigger than feared on higher fuel costs, capacity slide

MONEY & CAREERS

The company said it expects core cash flow to remain positive for the rest of 2021 after it turned positive in March..

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Kisii traders fail to carve out a profit from soapstone

BUSINESS

By Edwin Nyarangi and Eric Abuga | 2 hours ago

The Sh15 lunch programme keeping children in school

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 3 hours ago

How Huawei charmed its way into the heart of Kenya’s data

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Dominic Omondi | 5 hours ago

State gets nod to automate Ifmis after case thrown out

BUSINESS NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 6 hours ago

Alarm as real estate loan defaults rise to Sh61 billion

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 7 hours ago

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WORLD

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

By Reuters | 57 minutes ago

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

$Beijing seeks to fracture US-led powerful clique$

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Beijing seeks to fracture US-led powerful clique

Cuba’s Raul Castro leaves political stage after decades

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Cuba’s Raul Castro leaves political stage after decades

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POLITICS

Rush to set up new parties ahead of polls

Shambolic party primaries blamed for scramble to register fresh outfits

By Moses Nyamori | 9 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori | 9 hours ago

POLITICS

Plot to force poll runoff and push Matiang’i for top seat

Analyst Ngunyi says the strategy is to have a crowded race and deny anyone 50+1 threshold for round one win.

By Sophia Wanuna | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Fresh scheme to kick out Chebukati ahead of 2022

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

POLITICS

ODM says won't quit Bonchari mini-poll for Jubilee

By Erick Abuga | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Unveiling the pyramid scheme playing out as elections near

As the country marches towards the August 2022 elections, politicians’ followers and adversaries see them variously as ‘demi-gods’ or ‘alien monsters’

By Special Correspondent | 2 days ago

By Special Correspondent | 2 days ago

Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia on why he should become the next Chief Justice of Kenya | Search for CJ

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Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia on why he should become the next Chief Justice of Kenya | Search for CJ

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VIDEO

Julius Court, UK Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya talks on the Global Education Summit

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VIDEO

Uproar over fuel price hike in Kenya with Kenyans saying it has a trickle-down effect | YOUR MONEY

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VIDEO

Political realignments ahead of 2022; War declared on new party UDA | POLITICAL POINT

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SPORTS

Rooney reacts to Jose Mourinho sacking

By Reuters | 26 minutes ago

Rooney reacts to Jose Mourinho sacking

UEFA lead backlash against Super League, UK government vows to step in

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

UEFA lead backlash against Super League, UK government vows to step in

Kenyan boxers need to let their jabs do the talking

By John Nene | 8 hours ago

Kenyan boxers need to let their jabs do the talking

Olympic countdown: 47 Kenyan athletes have met qualification standards, 95 days to world show

By Stephen Rutto | 8 hours ago

Olympic countdown: 47 Kenyan athletes have met qualification standards, 95 days to world show

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kisii traders fail to carve out a profit from soapstone

Kisii traders fail to carve out a profit from soapstone

By Edwin Nyarangi and Eric Abuga | 2 hours ago

The Sh15 lunch programme keeping children in school

The Sh15 lunch programme keeping children in school

By Wainaina Wambu | 3 hours ago

Entertainers now find a reason to smile from online gigs

Entertainers now find a reason to smile from online gigs

Entertainers now find a reason to smile from online gigs

Although Kenyans continue to buy phones and register sim cards, with sim penetration estimated at over 100 per cent, internet users remain low.

By Peter Theuri | 2 hours ago

How Huawei charmed its way into the heart of Kenya’s data

How Huawei charmed its way into the heart of Kenya’s data

By Dominic Omondi | 5 hours ago

State gets nod to automate Ifmis after case thrown out

State gets nod to automate Ifmis after case thrown out

By Dominic Omondi | 6 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

15^th April 2021

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

15^th April 2021

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

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OPINION

Safe abortion is only for the rich, others have paid dearly

By Judith Mwobobia | 10 hours ago

Safe abortion is only for the rich, others have paid dearly

Blaming President Uhuru Kenyatta alone for economic mess is dishonest

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 12 hours ago

Blaming President Uhuru Kenyatta alone for economic mess is dishonest

Let us join hands to build a better world that’s free of waste

By Jacques Vermeulen | 12 hours ago

Let us join hands to build a better world that’s free of waste

Fellow Kenyans, we need not be this hard-headed

By Julie Masiga | 12 hours ago

Fellow Kenyans, we need not be this hard-headed

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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 | 7 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 | 8 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 8 days ago

Nairobi leads counties in Covid-19 vaccination

HEALTH & SCIENCE

In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Health said Nairobi leads with 223, 992 vaccinations.

By Too Jared | 15 hours ago

Digital parents: TV my dad, tablet my mum

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gloria Milimu | 1 day ago

Why Experts have beef with supermarket meat

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Dr Mercy Korir | 1 day ago

Pandemic: I have never heard of ‘efficacious ugali’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Dr Daniella Munene | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Former Machachari actress ‘Mama Stella’ opens up on battle with Vitiligo, asks Kenyans for financial help

By Diana Anyango | 12 minutes ago

Former Machachari actress ‘Mama Stella’ opens up on battle with Vitiligo, asks Kenyans for financial help

Frida Kajala and daughter Paula arrested over leaking Harmonize’s private chats

By Davis Muli | 34 minutes ago

Frida Kajala and daughter Paula arrested over leaking Harmonize’s private chats

Vybz Kartel and Tommy Lee Sparta drop a collabo from jail

By Davis Muli | 45 minutes ago

Vybz Kartel and Tommy Lee Sparta drop a collabo from jail

Leave if you cannot reconcile: Raila speaks on recent crimes of passion

By Vincent Kejitan | 1 hour ago

Leave if you cannot reconcile: Raila speaks on recent crimes of passion

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THE NAIROBIAN

So what if you ‘gerrit’ on first date?

So what if you ‘gerrit’ on first date?

By Diana Makokha | 1 hour ago

Queen's husband: Who wore the pants in the royal household?

Queen's husband: Who wore the pants in the royal household?

By Brian Guserwa | 19 hours ago

What a strange new world in store for Covid babies

What a strange new world in store for Covid babies

NOSTALGIA

By Bethuel Oduo | 20 hours ago

Holy water: Why men of God flock to Lake Simbi Nyaima to cast out demons

Holy water: Why men of God flock to Lake Simbi Nyaima to cast out demons

FEATURES

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Operations at tea auction in Coast grind to halt after raid

Operations at tea auction in Coast grind to halt after raid

By Benard Sanga | 12 hours ago

Women group turns fortunes with yoghurt-making venture

By Paul Mbugua | 1 day ago

Ex-governor finds purpose in dairy

By James Munyeki | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Does his new wife get equal rights to our property?

By Harold Ayodo | 56 minutes ago

Does his new wife get equal rights to our property?

I learnt the hard way to trust my gut – Susan Kaittany

By Caroline Okello | 1 hour ago

I learnt the hard way to trust my gut – Susan Kaittany

Confessions: 'My stepmother is furious I named my baby after my mum and not her'

By Mirror | 21 hours ago

Confessions: 'My stepmother is furious I named my baby after my mum and not her'

How to stop your own insecurities from ruining your relationship

By Lolita Bunde | 22 hours ago

How to stop your own insecurities from ruining your relationship