I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

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Deputy President William Ruto yesterday said he was ready for the planned coalition between Jubilee and ODM parties. Speaking in Kapenguria, West Pokot C...
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By Jacob Ngetich | 3 hours ago

I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

Uproar over party registration details

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Uproar over party registration details

By Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

Muchelule vetoed intimidation by rogue State agents

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Muchelule vetoed intimidation by rogue State agents

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Gusii old guard not prepared to step aside for up-and-coming politicians

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Nairobi County loses Sh400m in parking fees after KRA take over

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Education Ministry must resolve chaotic Form One selection and placement

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Mt Kenya leaders reassure Raila on 2022

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Mt Kenya leaders reassure Raila on 2022

Mt Kenya leaders reassure Raila on 2022

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Captain drops his last anchor by Lake Kirubi

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Captain drops his last anchor by Lake Kirubi

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Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

The Njuri Ncheke elders discovered several paraphernalia such as human hair, horns, folded black items, and bats in his house.

By Gerald Mutethia | 3 hours ago

Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

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Man who defiled 15-year-old daughter to serve two life sentences

By Gerald Mutethia | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Farmers suffer as food imports dominate Kenyan dinner tables

BUSINESS

High cost of production and little tariff protection push up prices of local commodities..

By Awal Mohammed | 3 hours ago

VAT exemption on exported services not good proposal

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Zero-rating, on the other hand, entitles a person who is registered for VAT to claim a deduction on input tax..

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Accounts student weaves her way into making mats and mints money

NEWS

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Education Ministry must resolve chaotic Form One selection and placement

By Clay Muganda | 2 hours ago

Education Ministry must resolve chaotic Form One selection and placement

Nothing right with a 7-year-old driving a vehicle on public road

By Clay Muganda | 3 hours ago

Nothing right with a 7-year-old driving a vehicle on public road

Naming of roads and public spaces needs people’s nod

By Irungu Houghton | 5 hours ago

Naming of roads and public spaces needs people’s nod

Addressing climatic changes will boost farmers’ returns

By Chris Oluoch | 10 hours ago

Addressing climatic changes will boost farmers’ returns

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POLITICS

Vandalism at TSP offices was political, says Kiunjuri

Mwangi Kiunjuri valued the loss of equipment and documents at Sh3 million.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 17 hours ago

By Jacob Ng'etich | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

I will create diaspora ministry - DP Ruto

Ruto said ministry to run like that of devolution will address challenges facing Kenyans in every part of the world and their contribution to economy.

By Jacob Ngetich | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM leader Raila Odinga's son registered in Mudavadi's party

By Brian Otieno and Patrick Vidija | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila Odinga spills Kirubi’s ‘nusu mkate’ secret

By Mercy Adhiambo | 1 day ago

POLITICS

2022 succession battle: What ace does Uhuru have up his sleeve?

President has lately been cozy with all leading State House hopefuls leaving many confused as to whom he might tap as his successor come next year.

By Oscar Obonyo | 1 day ago

By Oscar Obonyo | 1 day ago

What role do you play as Kenya battles COVID-19? | HEALTH WATCH

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Olympic Trials come to an end in Nairobi, 41 athletes selected for the Tokyo Olympics

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WPL Playoffs: Gaspo to play Vihiga Queens in semis

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SPORTS

Spain struggle to 1-1 draw with Poland

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Spain struggle to 1-1 draw with Poland

Olympic and world champs missing as team to Tokyo named

By Jonathan Komen | 10 hours ago

Olympic and world champs missing as team to Tokyo named

Star names find going tough as Tokyo trials end

By Jonathan Komen | 10 hours ago

Star names find going tough as Tokyo trials end

Kenya unveils its team for the Tokyo Olympics

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Kenya unveils its team for the Tokyo Olympics

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kaunda's unmatched bid to nurture unity of Africa

Kaunda's unmatched bid to nurture unity of Africa

By Oscar Obonyo | 3 hours ago

Mt Kenya leaders reassure Raila on 2022

Mt Kenya leaders reassure Raila on 2022

By Josphat Thiongó | 3 hours ago

Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

Njuri Ncheke elders arrest 'witchcraft' suspect, find dead bats, locks of human hair in house

The Njuri Ncheke elders discovered several paraphernalia such as human hair, horns, folded black items, and bats in his house.

By Gerald Mutethia | 3 hours ago

I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

By Jacob Ngetich | 3 hours ago

Uproar over party registration details

Uproar over party registration details

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PICTURE POWER

Chris Kirubi requiem

Chris Kirubi requiem

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Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

18^th June 2021

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16^th June 2021

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

10^th June 2021

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

10^th June 2021

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

22^nd May 2021

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

21^st May 2021

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

21^st May 2021

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

14^th May 2021

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

13^th May 2021

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

13^th May 2021

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

13^th May 2021

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WORLD

Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules

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Kaunda's unmatched bid to nurture unity of Africa

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Guinea declares end to Ebola outbreak

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Guinea declares end to Ebola outbreak

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FACT CHECK

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Regulations for the new Covid-19 hotspot zone

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Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation

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Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

EXPLAINERS

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Kenya’s positivity rate at 11.8 per cent as 10 die of Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Covid-19: 714 people test positive out of a 6,039 sample size conducted in last 24 hours, 285 recover and 10 die; positivity rate at 11.8 per cent.

By Betty Njeru | 16 hours ago

796 test Covid-19 positive as 328 recover

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

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By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

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THE NAIROBIAN

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