Leshore speaks on his comeback

Politics

Former Samburu senator Sammy Leshore says the position of Nominated Senator given to him was initially meant for him. Leshore on Wednesday told Th...

By Steve Mkawale | 1 hour ago

Leshore speaks on his comeback

House team to vet Koome for Chief Justice position

National

House team to vet Koome for Chief Justice position

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 52 minutes ago

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

Central

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

By George Njunge | 2 hours ago

How Wajir governor’s wife took over running of county

National

By Moses Nyamori | 4 hours ago

Plans to launch direct flights to Hargesia, Somaliland on hold- KQ

National

By Betty Njeru | 1 hour ago

Assistant Inspector-General of Police William Sing’oei found dead

National

By Kamore Maina | 4 hours ago

They reported for Term 3 but found other people in their classrooms

Eastern

By Muriithi Mugo | 5 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Isaac Mwaura replaced by Sammy Leshore in the Senate

By Patrick Vidija | 7 hours ago

Isaac Mwaura replaced by Sammy Leshore in the Senate

Former judge loses claim on legal fee

By Paul Ogemba | 9 hours ago

Former judge loses claim on legal fee

Jamhuri High: One of the oldest schools in the city

By Amos Kareithi | 19 hours ago

Jamhuri High: One of the oldest schools in the city

Government borrows Sh132b for infrastructure

By Moses Nyamori | 21 hours ago

Government borrows Sh132b for infrastructure

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COUNTIES

ODM de-whips three Nairobi MCAs from committees

ODM has removed MCAs Lawrence Otieno (Sarang’ombe), Clarence Munga (Kabiro) and Jared Okode (Mathare North) from Nairobi County Assembly committees.

By Josphat Thiong'o | 1 hour ago

ODM de-whips three Nairobi MCAs from committees

By Josphat Thiong'o | 1 hour ago

Floods wreak havoc in Nyanza

By Standard Team | 3 hours ago

British-built bridge connecting Homa Bay, Migori collapses

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Three arrested over failed raid on Kinamba Police Station

By James Munyeki | 4 hours ago

Bringing justice to the people, the mobile courts of Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 4 hours ago

More than 2, 295 families affected by floods in Migori

By Standard Team | 5 hours ago

10 injured in Bamburi coordinated gang attacks

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 5 hours ago

KeNHA warns motorists against using Goye crossing as floods wreak havoc

By Isaiah Gwengi | 5 hours ago

Terror suspects moved to city for further probe

By Harold Odhiambo | 6 hours ago

The changing face of Siaya town thanks to devolution

By Olivia Odhiambo | 7 hours ago

MCAs award themselves extra Sh2 billion in new budget

By Josphat Thiong’o | 9 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Kenya to benefit from Sh3.3 billion UK cyber war chest

BUSINESS

Kenya is among countries in Africa to benefit from United Kingdom’s Sh3.3 billion cyberwar chest..

By Fredrick Obura | 21 minutes ago

Questions as water firm posts losses

ENTERPRISE

It is not clear how the company was unable to pay electricity bills that accumulated to more than Sh17 million.

By Erick Abuga | 7 hours ago

Sachen Gudka: How I improve the profitability of my business

ENTERPRISE

By Peter Muiruri | 7 hours ago

Master the art of selling online

ENTERPRISE

By Jacqueline Mahugu | 7 hours ago

Exploit constraints to innovate

DR PESA

By Peter Opondo | 8 hours ago

Kenya Power eyes Sh2b from reduced illegal connections

NEWS

By Vivianne Wandera | 8 hours ago

How to ensure family businesses remain afloat after death of founders

OPINION

By Mworia Kaibung’a | 9 hours ago

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OPINION

Politicians use Constitution to pursue their interests

By Leonard Khafafa | 8 hours ago

Politicians use Constitution to pursue their interests

It is time to lift ban on ranking of schools in national examinations

By Editorial | 8 hours ago

It is time to lift ban on ranking of schools in national examinations

From mystery to heuristics; how we develop knowledge

By Peter Opondo | 16 hours ago

From mystery to heuristics; how we develop knowledge

Was independence the worst mistake in Kenya’s history?

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 1 day ago

Was independence the worst mistake in Kenya’s history?

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POLITICS

Governors skip senate committee 'grilling' sessions

They are expected to answer questions over audit queries of their accounts emanating from the Auditor General’s reports.

By John S Shilitsa | 10 hours ago

By John S Shilitsa | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Governor Rasanga on the spot for over-expenditure of covid funds

The Auditor General’s special audit report on utilisation of Covid-19 funds by counties, flagged over-expenditure from the county emergency fund.

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Referendum looms as BBI Bill enters homestretch

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng’etich | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Intrigues in Senator Isaac Mwaura's removal

By Standard Team | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud impeachment trial begins

The impeachment trial of Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud by an 11-member Senate Committee begins.

By Brian Otieno | 16 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 16 hours ago

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VIDEO

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VIDEO

Impeaching Wajir Governor: MCAs to push for their case

50 minutes ago

VIDEO

Matokeo ya KCSE: Wanafunzi wa Kaskazini Mashiriki Kenya wafanya vyema licha ya hali ngumu

51 minutes ago

VIDEO

Kituo cha damu: Mohamed Badi azindua smart bank center

53 minutes ago

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SPORTS

Maseno School rugby players qualify for university after passing KCSE exams

By Washington Onyango | 3 hours ago

Maseno School rugby players qualify for university after passing KCSE exams

Kenyan boxers lose opening fights in Russia

By Ben Ahenda | 3 hours ago

Kenyan boxers lose opening fights in Russia

Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota "conflicted" over pandemic Olympics

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota "conflicted" over pandemic Olympics

Kenyan stars share Olympic fairytales

By Jonathan Komen | 6 hours ago

Kenyan stars share Olympic fairytales

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Assistant Inspector-General of Police William Sing’oei found dead

Assistant Inspector-General of Police William Sing’oei found dead

By Kamore Maina | 4 hours ago

Questions as water firm posts losses

Questions as water firm posts losses

By Erick Abuga | 7 hours ago

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

Brave Limuru girl has a rapist arrested after grabbing his car's steering wheel and ending up in a ditch after which tea pickers rush to her rescue

By George Njunge | 2 hours ago

As schools reopen, just know Covid-19 is now airborne

As schools reopen, just know Covid-19 is now airborne

By Beldeen Waliaula | 8 hours ago

How to ensure family businesses remain afloat after death of founders

How to ensure family businesses remain afloat after death of founders

By Mworia Kaibung’a | 9 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

12^th May 2021

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

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WORLD

Rising cement costs hamper Nigeria's building developers

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Rising cement costs hamper Nigeria's building developers

Cameroonian transgender women convicted of 'attempted homosexuality'

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Cameroonian transgender women convicted of 'attempted homosexuality'

Museveni sworn in as Uganda’s president

By Betty Njeru | 4 hours ago

Museveni sworn in as Uganda’s president

India-UK to boost work visas for Indian nationals, enhance migration cooperation

By The Standard | 6 hours ago

India-UK to boost work visas for Indian nationals, enhance migration cooperation

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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 | 5 days ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 6 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 14 days ago

Midwife shortage impacting maternal, newborn mortality - UNFPA representative

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Oladije said midwives deliver more than just babies and play an important role in promoting the well-being of communities.

By Stephen Nzioka | 5 hours ago

As schools reopen, just know Covid-19 is now airborne

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Beldeen Waliaula | 8 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 356 new cases

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Fredrick Kagonye | 20 hours ago

India… Covi-19 requires global efforts

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Standard Reporter | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Burna Boy becomes first African artist to have 100 million streams from three different albums

By Davis Muli | 1 hour ago

Burna Boy becomes first African artist to have 100 million streams from three different albums

Hamorapa in police custody after holding a press conference claiming Amber Lulu’s child is his

By Diana Anyango | 3 hours ago

Hamorapa in police custody after holding a press conference claiming Amber Lulu’s child is his

Jalang’o to vie for Langata MP seat in 2022

By Diana Anyango | 3 hours ago

Jalang’o to vie for Langata MP seat in 2022

Are you ‘good in bed?’ Company advertises Sh160,000 sleeping job

By Vincent Kejitan | 4 hours ago

Are you ‘good in bed?’ Company advertises Sh160,000 sleeping job

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THE NAIROBIAN

Mobile groceries push revellers out of Nairobi West

Mobile groceries push revellers out of Nairobi West

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 4 hours ago

Boys need to hear about sex from us, not TV or tiktok!

Boys need to hear about sex from us, not TV or tiktok!

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki | 6 hours ago

Let your hubby’s wandering eyes roam

Let your hubby’s wandering eyes roam

FIREWORKS

By Diana Makokha | 21 hours ago

Impregnated and abandoned school girls struggle to raise covid babies

Impregnated and abandoned school girls struggle to raise covid babies

NEWS

By Rosa Agutu | 23 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Pesticides residue problem must be tackled head on

Pesticides residue problem must be tackled head on

By Peter Muiruri | 6 hours ago

Lessons from organic farmers who dared to dream big

By Peter Muiruri | 7 hours ago

I made my first million shillings from pigs

By Jayne Rose Gacheri | 8 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Prince Charles proposed to a different woman before Diana but she rejected him

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Prince Charles proposed to a different woman before Diana but she rejected him

Six tips for healthy eating on a budget

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

Six tips for healthy eating on a budget

Five ways to maintain healthy eating habits

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

Five ways to maintain healthy eating habits

International Nurses Day: Everything you need to know about this day in history

By Lolita Bunde | 5 hours ago

International Nurses Day: Everything you need to know about this day in history