Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

Health & Science

Kenya became the second country in East Africa after Uganda to confirm the deadly Indian Covid-19 variant responsible for a spike in infections and fatalities in India. ...

By Gloria Milimu | 55 minutes ago

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

Surprise vote as MPs burn midnight oil to conclude BBI

Politics

Surprise vote as MPs burn midnight oil to conclude BBI

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 46 minutes ago

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Politics

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

Parents worry long holidays will expose learners to harm

Education

By Augustine Oduor | 8 hours ago

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

Editorial

By Peter Kimani | 55 minutes ago

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

National

By Isaiah Gwengi | 8 hours ago

Standard Group launches interactive digital content platform

National

By Peter Theuri | 8 hours ago

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NATIONAL

SRC approves new allowances for regional heads, chiefs

By Allan Mungai | 8 hours ago

SRC approves new allowances for regional heads, chiefs

Echoes: Getting a driving licence was no mean feat for Kenyan motorists

By Amos Kareithi | 8 hours ago

Echoes: Getting a driving licence was no mean feat for Kenyan motorists

Reprieve for Westgate over Sh600 million tax dispute

By Julius Chepkwony | 8 hours ago

Reprieve for Westgate over Sh600 million tax dispute

Man captured with Turkish rebel leader's kin freed

By Kamore Maina | 8 hours ago

Man captured with Turkish rebel leader's kin freed

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COUNTIES

Trader to plead to charges of forging land documents

A businessman accused of registering the title of a prime land in Nairobi’s South C Estate will be charged today after a court deferred his plea.

By Paul Ogemba | 8 hours ago

Trader to plead to charges of forging land documents

By Paul Ogemba | 8 hours ago

Taita-Taveta University gets new VC

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 8 hours ago

Five killed as gold mine collapses in Ikolomani

By Robert Amalemba | 12 hours ago

Southern Bypass crash victim identified

By Mate Tongola | 15 hours ago

PDP links rock Migori Assembly as MCAs oust majority leader, whip

By Anne Atieno | 15 hours ago

Bar maid to serve jail term for stealing from employer

By Jane Mugambi | 15 hours ago

How Benjamin Imbai was killed

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 17 hours ago

Why elders in Pokot banned alcohol

By Stephen Rutto and Irissheel Shanzu | 17 hours ago

Sexual relations with a cousin: What the law says

By Brian Okoth and Winfrey Owino | 19 hours ago

Grief as sisters drown in Narok river

By Robert Kiplagat | 20 hours ago

BMW driver dies after hitting truck on the Southern Bypass

By Mate Tongola | 22 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Konza City to take up Sh18b of ICT budget

BUSINESS NEWS

The government has in recent years been pumping over Sh10 billion annually into Konza..

By Macharia Kamau | 15 minutes ago

Housing Finance nears sale deal for Sh1.3b K-Mall

BUSINESS

Housing Finance (HF) is in talks with potential buyers of K-Mall, which is up for sale for Sh1.3 billion..

By Wainaina Wambu | 46 minutes ago

World food price index climbs in April, highest since mid-2014 -FAO

BUSINESS NEWS

By Reuters | 21 hours ago

Why the cost of your breakfast is set to go up

BUSINESS NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 23 hours ago

Cargo agents fault clearance system

BUSINESS NEWS

By Patrick Beja | 23 hours ago

Cranes and forklifts: Lamu port's logistical nightmare

BUSINESS NEWS

By Philip Mwakio | 23 hours ago

Inside Sh32b plan to revamp railway system

BUSINESS NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 23 hours ago

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WORLD

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

By A.P | 8 hours ago

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

U.S. reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to COVID vaccine

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

U.S. reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to COVID vaccine

Former Ugandan rebel commander Ongwen sentenced to 25 years in prison

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

Former Ugandan rebel commander Ongwen sentenced to 25 years in prison

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POLITICS

Committee summons Governor Obado over audit issues

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been summoned to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts and Investment Committee to respond to audit queries.

By Eric Abuga | 8 hours ago

By Eric Abuga | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Senators vote to consider Wajir Governor's impeachment through committee

Senate has constituted an 11 member select committee to probe the impeachment charges brought against embattled Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi.

By Brian Otieno | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

Eyes on Senate as Uhuru, Raila ask parliamentarians to pass BBI bill

By Patrick Vidija | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Otiende: My removal from JLAC has nothing to do with BBI

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Puzzle of SMS, tweet that sunk Raila ally

Details have emerged on the intrigues behind the ouster of Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo from a parliamentary committee.

By Moses Nyamori and James Omoro | 1 day ago

By Moses Nyamori and James Omoro | 1 day ago

Bar owners and hoteliers want President Uhuru to extend their operating time from 7PM to 10PM

VIDEO

Bar owners and hoteliers want President Uhuru to extend their operating time from 7PM to 10PM

8 hours ago

VIDEO

Women in Business: How COVID-19 propelled Njonki Mwangi into picnic business

8 hours ago

VIDEO

#CROSSFIRE: Parliament seals BBI fate and ODM internal wrangles as Orengo fights back

8 hours ago

VIDEO

BREAKING NEWS: National Assembly passes the BBI bill

8 hours ago

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SPORTS

Man United book place in Europa League final despite defeat to Roma

By Reuters | 17 minutes ago

Man United book place in Europa League final despite defeat to Roma

Joy for Emery as Villarreal hold Arsenal to reach Europa League final

By Reuters | 23 minutes ago

Joy for Emery as Villarreal hold Arsenal to reach Europa League final

Simiyu confident as Kenya leaves for South Africa Sevens

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Simiyu confident as Kenya leaves for South Africa Sevens

CS Matiang'i promises new dawn for Kenya Prisons

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

CS Matiang'i promises new dawn for Kenya Prisons

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

By Gloria Milimu | 55 minutes ago

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

By Peter Kimani | 55 minutes ago

Surprise vote as MPs burn midnight oil to conclude BBI

Surprise vote as MPs burn midnight oil to conclude BBI

Surprise vote as MPs burn midnight oil to conclude BBI

President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila used both carrot and stick to whip the MPs to support the Bill.

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 46 minutes ago

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

By Isaiah Gwengi | 8 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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OPINION

Lack of national values is killing us

By Wycliffe Osabwa | 8 hours ago

Lack of national values is killing us

Lack of values at the family level to blame for national moral rot

By Wycliffe Osabwa | 8 hours ago

Lack of values at the family level to blame for national moral rot

Elgeyo Marakwet should leverage on athletics to boost tourism

By Janet Kimeto | 8 hours ago

Elgeyo Marakwet should leverage on athletics to boost tourism

Proposed Bill aims to transform digital space

By Elisha Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Proposed Bill aims to transform digital space

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FACT CHECK

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

The 18 passengers will have to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to confirm the results.

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 1 day ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 9 days ago

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

EXPLAINERS

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Experts say variants occur due to the changing nature of viruses with a new variant having one or two mutations

By Gloria Milimu | 55 minutes ago

Dr Chibanzi Mwachonda loses KMPDU secretary general post

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 12 hours ago

1,086 admitted as 705 more test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 16 hours ago

Medics plead to have ARVs at port released

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Meet girl with rare condition that makes her sleep for weeks

By Mirror | 5 minutes ago

Meet girl with rare condition that makes her sleep for weeks

Kim Kardashian sends fans wild by working out in barely-there gym outfit

By Mirror | 32 minutes ago

Kim Kardashian sends fans wild by working out in barely-there gym outfit

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’ expert says

By Mirror | 52 minutes ago

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’ expert says

Influencers, politicians and celebrities raise millions for little Ayah’s medical fund

By Solomon Koko | 17 hours ago

Influencers, politicians and celebrities raise millions for little Ayah’s medical fund

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THE NAIROBIAN

No, the boy child has not been neglected

No, the boy child has not been neglected

By James Wanzala | 14 hours ago

Kabi WaJesus: Baby Abby is mine, I got her before I was born again

Kabi WaJesus: Baby Abby is mine, I got her before I was born again

By Fay Ngina | 19 hours ago

Here are ten types of Kenyan cops

Here are ten types of Kenyan cops

TEN THINGS

By David Odongo | 23 hours ago

It's complicated: Why cops are ruthless with ordinary citizens

It's complicated: Why cops are ruthless with ordinary citizens

BLOGS

By Cosmas Butunyi | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

By Brian Kisanji | 55 minutes ago

Windfall as farmers get superior quality coffee

By Lydia Nyawira | 10 hours ago

Crackdown starts against farmers flouting potato packaging rule

By Japheth Makau | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

How to cope with loss when you live alone - 5 ideas to help you feel better

By Mirror | 20 hours ago

How to cope with loss when you live alone - 5 ideas to help you feel better

Family waited for nearly three months to receive body of kin

By Stephen Rutto | 20 hours ago

Family waited for nearly three months to receive body of kin

Four of my friends died while another had her ears chopped off in Saudi Arabia

By Stephen Rutto | 21 hours ago

Four of my friends died while another had her ears chopped off in Saudi Arabia

Why you need a girl tribe

By Andanje Wobanda | 21 hours ago

Why you need a girl tribe