Trouble in Raila's paradise over BBI changes

Politics

Trouble is brewing within Raila Odinga's legal think-tank following conflicting positions on the procedure of prosecuting the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). The emerging crisis has split the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) legal fraternity into two rival cam...

By Oscar Obonyo | 14 hours ago

Trouble in Raila's paradise over BBI changes

Body of nine-year-old boy who went missing last week found

Central

Body of nine-year-old boy who went missing last week found

By Standard Reporter | 2 hours ago

Human Rights Commission blasts placement of roadblocks on Thika Road

Nairobi

Human Rights Commission blasts placement of roadblocks on Thika Road

By Winfrey Owino | 3 hours ago

Raila, Ruto political clout a factor in 2022 succession

Politics

By Jacob Ngetich and Moses Nyamori | 14 hours ago

Eliud Kipchoge wins the NN Mission Marathon

Athletics

By Standard Sports | 2 hours ago

The horror of a reconciliation gone awry and murder most foul

Nairobi

By Kamore Maina | 14 hours ago

Unveiling the pyramid scheme playing out as elections near

Politics

By Special Correspondent | 7 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Police launch manhunt of suspect who married two minors

He is said to have disappeared before police officers raided his house in Apida Estate where he has been living with the two girls aged 12 and 17.

By Anne Atieno | 14 minutes ago

Police launch manhunt of suspect who married two minors

By Anne Atieno | 14 minutes ago

The gods must be crazy and have invaded Western Kenya

By Nathan Ochunge | 2 hours ago

Mining firm roars back to life after land dispute

By Patrick Kibet | 2 hours ago

No tea party as police raid KTDA offices

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Kamore Maina | 7 hours ago

Narok governorship race hots up as sole female aspirant okayed by elders

By Robert Kiplagat | 14 hours ago

DP defends Russian Jab as PPB affirms it meets safety standards

By Roselyne Obala | 14 hours ago

Father of 17 pleads for help as life pushes him to the edge

By Faith Kutere | 14 hours ago

Karebe mining firm roars back to life after disruption

By Patrick Kibet | 14 hours ago

Father to quintuplets wanted to become a priest

By Eric Abuga | 14 hours ago

How ‘Avocado’ scared ward reps

By Nikko Tanui | 14 hours ago

Man allegedly caught defiling daughter

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 day ago

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ECONOMY

State’s raid on fuel profits causes jitters

BUSINESS

Retailers could wait long for refunds since there is no legal framework in place. .

By Macharia Kamau | 5 hours ago

Jitters as KTDA directors shop for Sh1.7b loan

BUSINESS

Bankers say that, unlike other times, the management of KTDA had not specified where these funds will be used. .

By Dominic Omondi | 6 hours ago

Employees more productive amidst pandemic, CEOs say

BUSINESS

By Peter Theuri | 7 hours ago

High 5G Internet speeds could accelerate industrial revolution

BUSINESS

By Peter Theuri | 14 hours ago

How to avoid losing money in Ponzi schemes

MONEY & CAREERS

By Awal Mohammed | 1 day ago

KRA targets the rich and oil explorers in search for revenues

BUSINESS NEWS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

KPA assures Uganda efficient cargo clearance at port

BUSINESS NEWS

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

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WORLD

Woman kills husband 14 days after wedding

By Brian Okoth | 22 hours ago

Woman kills husband 14 days after wedding

Three astronauts return safely to Earth from International Space Station

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Three astronauts return safely to Earth from International Space Station

The 30 mourners at Prince Philip's funeral

By Reuters | 1 day ago

The 30 mourners at Prince Philip's funeral

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POLITICS

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

ODM National Treasurer Timothy Bosire said Nyanza is the party's turf and it has a democratic right to field a candidate in Bonchari.

By Erick Abuga | 5 hours ago

By Erick Abuga | 5 hours ago

POLITICS

Upper House in search of ideas to help senators bark and bite

They threatened governors, warning them that Big Brother was watching. When they were done with the county chiefs, the National Treasury was next.

By Brian Otieno | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Four IEBC jobs now up for grabs

By Brian Otieno and Duncan Khaemba | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru declares four vacancies at IEBC

By Patrick Vidija | 2 days ago

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 | 4 days ago

By Manass Nyainda | 4 days ago

Inside Politics: JSC interviews candidates for CJ post

VIDEO

Inside Politics: JSC interviews candidates for CJ post

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Inside Politics: Police block thousands in traffic past curfew hours

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Hilarious Search: Light moments in Chief Justice interview sessions ; 5 already interviewed

16 hours ago

VIDEO

KTDA Raid: Agency cries foul over raid by AG; body accused the government of high handedness

16 hours ago

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SPORTS

Chelsea are closing the gap with City, says Tuchel after win

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Chelsea are closing the gap with City, says Tuchel after win

Athletes who pride in flying Kenyan flag in different sports

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Athletes who pride in flying Kenyan flag in different sports

Barcelona president certain Messi will stay after leading Barca to Cup glory

By | 3 hours ago

Barcelona president certain Messi will stay after leading Barca to Cup glory

Man Utd's Solskjaer says no problem with documentary on Pogba's life

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Man Utd's Solskjaer says no problem with documentary on Pogba's life

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

We’re family: Cynthia and the celebrity elephants she loves

We’re family: Cynthia and the celebrity elephants she loves

By Peter Muiruri | 3 hours ago

Nyeri church where Prince Philip, Queen left lasting memories

Nyeri church where Prince Philip, Queen left lasting memories

By Peter Muiruri | 4 hours ago

The gods must be crazy and have invaded Western Kenya

The gods must be crazy and have invaded Western Kenya

The gods must be crazy and have invaded Western Kenya

From Nabii Yohana V in Kanduyi to Yesu wa Tongaren from Tongaren Constituency there is light in Bungoma County. But to what end?

By Nathan Ochunge | 2 hours ago

State’s raid on fuel profits causes jitters

State’s raid on fuel profits causes jitters

By Macharia Kamau | 5 hours ago

Life as art: Why women are central to my painting

Life as art: Why women are central to my painting

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 5 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

Opinion: Curfew road block drama was to teach middle class a lesson

By Carol Nyaga | 2 hours ago

Opinion: Curfew road block drama was to teach middle class a lesson

The Church must be the salt and light in these trying times

By Very Rev Canon Sammy Wainaina | 14 hours ago

The Church must be the salt and light in these trying times

Ministry should protect Sosiana principal, take on officers who castigated her

By Judith Oloo | 16 hours ago

Ministry should protect Sosiana principal, take on officers who castigated her

Let’s celebrate candidates who scored low marks since they are as good as top scorers

By Isaac Biwott | 19 hours ago

Let’s celebrate candidates who scored low marks since they are as good as top scorers

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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 | 5 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 | 6 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 6 days ago

20 deaths as 1,027 more people test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

20 Covid-19 patients die, 382 recover and 1,653 admitted as 1,207 out of 7,184 samples test positive in 24hrs; positivity rate at 14.3 percent.

By Patrick Vidija | 19 hours ago

Scientists disagree to agree on the link between blood group and Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

19 die of Covid as more people are vaccinated

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Three nursing homes fined Sh1.5 million over misleading adverts

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

'I was looking for love but Facebook fraudster duped me into giving them Sh4.5million'

By Mirror | 18 minutes ago

'I was looking for love but Facebook fraudster duped me into giving them Sh4.5million'

Jalang'o, Khaligraph Jones lament over curfew enforcement exercise on Thika Road

By Fay Ngina | 35 minutes ago

Jalang'o, Khaligraph Jones lament over curfew enforcement exercise on Thika Road

Anerlisa Muigai 'disgusted' by men in her DM amid divorce claims

By Fay Ngina | 4 hours ago

Anerlisa Muigai 'disgusted' by men in her DM amid divorce claims

Meghan Markle pens handwritten note placed on wreath at Prince Philip's funeral

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

Meghan Markle pens handwritten note placed on wreath at Prince Philip's funeral

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THE NAIROBIAN

Study: Women players prone to injuries during ovulation, periods

Study: Women players prone to injuries during ovulation, periods

By Rosa Agutu | 1 day ago

Proud dad: Kisumu politician with Bukusu wife is the only MP with quadruplets

Proud dad: Kisumu politician with Bukusu wife is the only MP with quadruplets

By Kevine Omollo | 1 day ago

Ten types of mothers-in-law and how to live with them

Ten types of mothers-in-law and how to live with them

TEN THINGS

By David Odongo | 1 day ago

Coach Paul Bitok: I gave up my pay to buy land for players

Coach Paul Bitok: I gave up my pay to buy land for players

SPORTS

By Elvince Joshua | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Ex-governor finds purpose in dairy

Ex-governor finds purpose in dairy

By James Munyeki | 6 hours ago

White gold: Is camel milk the next big thing?

By Gardy Chacha | 1 day ago

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

By Smart Harvest | 5 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Recipes around Africa: Kenyan salsa (Kachumbari)

By Lolita Bunde | 3 hours ago

Recipes around Africa: Kenyan salsa (Kachumbari)

The Queen's response when Prince Philip snapped 'Oh, do shut up, you silly woman'

By Mirror | 4 hours ago

The Queen's response when Prince Philip snapped 'Oh, do shut up, you silly woman'

Meghan Markle pens handwritten note to be placed on wreath at Prince Philip's funeral

By Mirror | 4 hours ago

Meghan Markle pens handwritten note to be placed on wreath at Prince Philip's funeral

Five tips on how to deal with anxiety during pregnancy

By Esther Muchene | 5 hours ago

Five tips on how to deal with anxiety during pregnancy