Raila's change of tack that has seen Nyanza reap benefits

Nyanza

ODM leader Raila Odinga appears to be slowly changing his brand of politics in what is even surprising his allies. Loved and hated in equal measure, Raila seems to have gone a full cycle from a radical politician to a government operative now calling sh...

By By Harold Odhiambo | 11 hours ago

Raila's change of tack that has seen Nyanza reap benefits

Court summons Matiang’i, Kinoti and Mutyambai

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Court summons Matiang’i, Kinoti and Mutyambai

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Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker impeached for third time

Central

Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker impeached for third time

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Former Nairobi Speaker Alex Ole Magelo dies

Nairobi

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Nyeri tycoon accused of son’s murder dies

Central

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Couple, their three children die in morning crash

Coast

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NATIONAL

The track god who was felled by the weight of his stardom

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Weatherman: More rains, thunderstorm expected in coming days

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Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

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Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

The death of a god

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The death of a god

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COUNTIES

Siaya nurse arrested for allegedly defiling minor

The suspect was, however, released due to insufficient evidence as the investigation continues

By Olivia Odhiambo | 9 hours ago

Siaya nurse arrested for allegedly defiling minor

By Olivia Odhiambo | 9 hours ago

City carjacking: DCI warn drivers over gang stealing vehicle parts

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Uproar after church ploughs, plants maize on school playground

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Nyeri: Four killed, two injured in head-on collision

By Lydia Nyawira | 14 hours ago

Kerio Valley’s ‘crocodile lake’ on verge of extinction

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 17 hours ago

41 years after lightning killed 11 pupils, schools still unsafe

By Stanley Ongwae | 18 hours ago

Survivor of the fatal Ikolomani goldmine speaks

By Robert Amalemba | 20 hours ago

County could have lost Sh 2.8 billion to ghost workers

By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

Key suspect in Jennifer Wambua murder arrested

By Brian Okoth | 1 day ago

Four killed in Gilgil road accident

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Southern Bypass crash: Ngugi, a man of the people

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

CMA okays Crown Paints’ rights issue to fund expansion

BUSINESS

“The rights will be issued on the basis of one new ordinary share for every one existing share,” noted CMA..

By Graham Kajilwa | 16 hours ago

Branch buys local micro finance bank

BUSINESS

The deal has been approved by the market regulator..

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How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

MONEY & CAREERS

By Vivianne Wandera | 21 hours ago

Money Maker: Mama Mboga knows her stock will sell

MONEY & CAREERS

By Peter Theuri | 22 hours ago

First ship to dock Lamu Port on May 20

BUSINESS

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

CBK to liquidate Charterhouse

BUSINESS NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

Capital markets approves Crown Paints rights issue

BUSINESS NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

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WORLD

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

By Special Correspondent | 1 day ago

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

Ousting hold-out regional governor, Congo's president tightens control

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Ousting hold-out regional governor, Congo's president tightens control

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

By Standard Reporter | 1 day ago

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

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POLITICS

ODM MPs say Raila's decision on BBI is final

MPs said ODM has only one leader who happens to Raila Odinga and once he has given direction on a matter, it is final.

By Olivia Odhiambo | 10 hours ago

By Olivia Odhiambo | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

The win has added a spring to the steps of Raila’s allies and given them the threat of impeachment to hang over the DP’s head.

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Wajir Governor Abdi Mohamud’s impeachment trial begins next week

By Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ruto reacts to BBI vote outcome

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Jubilee to contest ruling on expelled senators

The tribunal ruled that Jubilee did not follow its constitution while expelling six nominated senators.

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

Michuano ya Tenisi: Kikosi cha Kenya chajiandaa, wachezaji wana imani kufanya vyema

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Msichana mmoja Webuye anaishi na risasi mbili mwilini baada ya kupigwa risasi miaka minne iliyopita

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SPORTS

FKF-PL clubs likely to miss out on CAF competitions

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 36 minutes ago

FKF-PL clubs likely to miss out on CAF competitions

Mwendwa, Nyamweya mourn Alex Ole Magelo

By Odero Charles | 11 hours ago

Mwendwa, Nyamweya mourn Alex Ole Magelo

Spurs top-four bid hit by loss at Leeds

By Reuters | 11 hours ago

Spurs top-four bid hit by loss at Leeds

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: CEO Kimathi rallies Kenyans for a piece of WRC pie

By Standard Sports | 11 hours ago

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: CEO Kimathi rallies Kenyans for a piece of WRC pie

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Businessman’s car torched after woman he was allegedly dating found dead

Businessman’s car torched after woman he was allegedly dating found dead

By Mactilda Mbenywe and Collins Oduor | 10 hours ago

Raila's change of tack that has seen Nyanza reap benefits

Raila's change of tack that has seen Nyanza reap benefits

By By Harold Odhiambo | 11 hours ago

The track god who was felled by the weight of his stardom

The track god who was felled by the weight of his stardom

The track god who was felled by the weight of his stardom

As the Class Five boy out ran the world champions, big money flowed in, and with it a multitude of fake friends who pushed him to the edge.

By Amos Kareithi | 4 hours ago

Kerio Valley’s ‘crocodile lake’ on verge of extinction

Kerio Valley’s ‘crocodile lake’ on verge of extinction

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 17 hours ago

41 years after lightning killed 11 pupils, schools still unsafe

41 years after lightning killed 11 pupils, schools still unsafe

By Stanley Ongwae | 18 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

Suluhu charmed her way into Kenyans’ hearts

By Patrick Khaemba | 22 hours ago

Suluhu charmed her way into Kenyans’ hearts

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

By The Standard | 22 hours ago

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

Malaria vaccine working amid global pandemic

By Michael Kiptoo | 23 hours ago

Malaria vaccine working amid global pandemic

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

By Njonjo Kihuria | 1 day ago

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

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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 | 1 day ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 2 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 11 days ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 572 cases, 18 deaths in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kenya recorded 476 new recoveries, pushing the number of healed patients to 111, 129

By Mireri Junior | 10 hours ago

Covid-19: Last drop of the drip left my mother cured

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Michael Arunga | 20 hours ago

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

568 test positive for Covid-19, positivity rate at 6.3 per cent

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Too Jared | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

DCI looking for Kiambu gang that specializes in carjackings, theft of car parts

By Vincent Kejitan | 12 hours ago

DCI looking for Kiambu gang that specializes in carjackings, theft of car parts

Bebe Rexha unveils bitter rivalry that exists between Dua Lipa and Rita Ora

By Mirror | 15 hours ago

Bebe Rexha unveils bitter rivalry that exists between Dua Lipa and Rita Ora

Uhuru mourns former Nairobi County Speaker Ole Magelo

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Uhuru mourns former Nairobi County Speaker Ole Magelo

Kim Kardashian admits Kanye wasn't bothered about reality show coming to an end

By Mirror | 15 hours ago

Kim Kardashian admits Kanye wasn't bothered about reality show coming to an end

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THE NAIROBIAN

Asbel finds love again after doping nightmare

Asbel finds love again after doping nightmare

By Stephen Rutto | 10 hours ago

Victims point out serial rapist at police ID parade

Victims point out serial rapist at police ID parade

By Lilian Chepkoech | 16 hours ago

Our politicians are like an old witch blocking people on the road - Orengo

Our politicians are like an old witch blocking people on the road - Orengo

POLITICS

By Anne Atieno | 17 hours ago

Miserable couples bid for freedom after kids leave nest

Miserable couples bid for freedom after kids leave nest

NEWS

By Nairobian reporter | 20 hours 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 | 1 day ago

Windfall as farmers get superior quality coffee

By Lydia Nyawira | 2 days ago

Crackdown starts against farmers flouting potato packaging rule

By Japheth Makau | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Global shortage of midwives threatens to dampen Mother’s Day celebration

By Derrick Oluoch | 16 hours ago

Global shortage of midwives threatens to dampen Mother’s Day celebration

Six vitamin E rich foods for healthy skin and hair

By Esther Muchene | 16 hours ago

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How to remove blackheads at home

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The beauty of niacinamide

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