I scored B+ thanks to a stranger I met on Facebook

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When the odds are stacked against you, sometimes it takes the kindness of strangers to help you achieve your dreams. That is the lesson that 32-year-old Purity Nkatha learned after overcoming formidable hurdles to score a B-plus in last year’s Kenya Certif...

By Phares Mutembei | 1 hour ago

I scored B+ thanks to a stranger I met on Facebook

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Nanyuki evokes memories of colonial settlers and donkeys

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NATIONAL

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COUNTIES

Coast guards finally arrive in troubled Lake Naivasha

The move comes barely a week after tens of fishermen held a demonstration to protest theft of their nets and catch by the illegal gangs.

By Antony Gitonga | 2 hours ago

Coast guards finally arrive in troubled Lake Naivasha

By Antony Gitonga | 2 hours ago

Family, school trade blame as student goes missing

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Woman, aunt in 20-year fight over tycoon's Sh100m estate

By Daniel Chege | 14 hours ago

School tussles with a family over felled tree

By Benard Lusigi | 15 hours ago

Court ends a 29-year land tussle

By Julius Chepkwony | 16 hours ago

County yet to put to use Sh87m grant

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka | 18 hours ago

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By Judah Ben-Hur | 21 hours ago

'Political enemies using Otiende’s removal to cause division in ODM'

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

KDF officers arrested for assaulting cops enforcing curfew rules

By Weldon Kemboi | 1 day ago

Family, church mourn family of five killed in car accident

By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

IG orders probe into sexual harassment claim after female cop's viral clip

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BUSINESS

PwC lauds ease of Customs tax

BUSINESS NEWS

PWC said the policy will also boost to businesses that utilise Customs bonded warehouses to store goods.

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Watch out for hackers, Britain's spy agency tells smart cities

SCI & TECH

From sensors monitoring pollution to traffic lights designed to cut congestion, technology can help cities cut planet-warming emissions.

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E-commerce swells as players warn over digital tax

SCI & TECH

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BUSINESS NEWS

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BUSINESS NEWS

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BUSINESS NEWS

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Tourism players welcome TZ deal

BUSINESS

By Philip Mwakio | 15 hours ago

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WORLD

India, EU call for 'immediate, permanent and comprehensive' ceasefire in Afghanistan

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India, EU call for 'immediate, permanent and comprehensive' ceasefire in Afghanistan

South Sudan president dissolves parliament in line with peace deal

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Knowns and unknowns about the hack at Colonial Pipeline

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POLITICS

ODM accuses state agencies of interference in Bonchari campaigns

ODM party has accused some government officials of interference in the Bonchari by-election campaigns.

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru visits Juja as campaigns intensify ahead of May 18 polls

The Standard learnt that the President made a stopover after visiting his home in Ichaweri, Gatundu South.

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Politics of deceit: Anatomy of MoUs built on backstabbing, empty words

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POLITICS

Will retiring governors be kingmakers in 2022 contest?

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POLITICS

UDA opens an office in Raila's turf, planning to have more

The party is planning an onslaught on Kisumu, Migori and Kisii voting blocs where the Raila-led ODM party enjoys huge support.

By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno | 1 day ago

By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno | 1 day ago

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SPORTS

Hit Squad aim to impress in Russian tournament

By Ben Ahenda | 24 minutes ago

Hit Squad aim to impress in Russian tournament

Kenyan boxers undergo COVID-19 tests in Russia

By Ben Ahenda | 1 hour ago

Kenyan boxers undergo COVID-19 tests in Russia

Safari Rally: Speed wizard Sebastien Ogier headed for Kenya

By Ochieng Oyugi | 2 hours ago

Safari Rally: Speed wizard Sebastien Ogier headed for Kenya

Robben bursts into tears after emotional comeback for boyhood club [Photos]

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

Robben bursts into tears after emotional comeback for boyhood club [Photos]

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Why you could soon pay more for a new TV, phone

Why you could soon pay more for a new TV, phone

By Peter Theuri | 2 hours ago

Charterhouse: The Making of Kenya's little dirty bank

Charterhouse: The Making of Kenya's little dirty bank

By Wainaina Wambu | 3 hours ago

Nanyuki evokes memories of colonial settlers and donkeys

Nanyuki evokes memories of colonial settlers and donkeys

Nanyuki evokes memories of colonial settlers and donkeys

Bogus agreements, randy donkeys and ice on the equator have at different times described one of Kenya’s oldest towns.

By Amos Kareithi | 51 minutes ago

Bullying: The ‘silent’ epidemic in our schools

Bullying: The ‘silent’ epidemic in our schools

By Antoney Luvinzu | 13 hours ago

Judiciary faces career gridlock likely to drain the best brains

Judiciary faces career gridlock likely to drain the best brains

By Kwamchetsi Makokha | 14 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

Judo: Fighting it out

Judo: Fighting it out

22^nd April 2021

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OPINION

Kenya–Korea’s path to green growth through P4G summit

By CHOI Yeonghan | 11 hours ago

Kenya–Korea’s path to green growth through P4G summit

Suluhu has opened a new chapter in Kenya, Tanzania relationship

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Suluhu has opened a new chapter in Kenya, Tanzania relationship

As new term begins, ensure all learners go back to class, are safe

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As new term begins, ensure all learners go back to class, are safe

If the human race goes extinct, it will be good riddance

By Ted Malanda | 23 hours ago

If the human race goes extinct, it will be good riddance

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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 | 3 days ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

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Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 12 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kenya has as of today, vaccinated 917,068 against the Covid-19 disease countrywide

By Mireri Junior | 3 hours ago

37 teachers die of Covid-19 in one year

HEALTH & SCIENCE

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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ENTERTAINMENT

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock says she was excluded from radio's sexiest female list over black skin

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Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock says she was excluded from radio's sexiest female list over black skin

How to access the 2020 KCSE results

By Fay Ngina | 6 hours ago

How to access the 2020 KCSE results

Kenyan DJ Poizon Ivy becomes official music and sound coordinator at Basketball Africa League

By Fay Ngina | 8 hours ago

Kenyan DJ Poizon Ivy becomes official music and sound coordinator at Basketball Africa League

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By Fay Ngina | 9 hours ago

Mike Sonko hailed for rescuing schoolgirl sleeping on hotel bench

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THE NAIROBIAN

Cartels not ready to surrender money minting public toilets

Cartels not ready to surrender money minting public toilets

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 3 hours ago

KCSE: Failure is not final, life offers many more chances

KCSE: Failure is not final, life offers many more chances

By Ted Malanda | 5 hours ago

Why the rich almost always marry the rich

Why the rich almost always marry the rich

FEATURES

By Brian Guserwa | 8 hours ago

Town in Mt. Kenya where Luos, Kambas, locals fish together

Town in Mt. Kenya where Luos, Kambas, locals fish together

FEATURES

By Joseph Muchiri | 10 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Hold your fork! That juicy meat may be toxic

Hold your fork! That juicy meat may be toxic

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The key steps in organic farming

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EVE WOMAN

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Less sex could cause early menopause

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