Judge Ouko: Why I am the best man for the CJ job

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President of the Court of Appeal William Ouko is facing the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) panel today. Wednesday marks day three of week two interviews for the position of Chief Justice. Ouko is the eighth candidate to be interviewed. Judge Ouko has about 34 ...

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Judge Ouko: Why I am the best man for the CJ job

Obama welcomes verdict on killer cop Derek Chauvin

America

Obama welcomes verdict on killer cop Derek Chauvin

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

Ruto’s mumbo-jumbo on economy exposed ruling elite as out of touch

Politics

Ruto’s mumbo-jumbo on economy exposed ruling elite as out of touch

By Patrick Muinde | 10 hours ago

Informers who paid for the truth with their lives

Kenya

By Daniel Wesangula | 10 hours ago

Man returns after 14 years to deal with news of his death

Western

By Robert Amalemba | 9 hours ago

Covid-19 jab: Can it affect women’s period cycle?

Health & Science

By Dr Mercy Korir | 9 hours ago

Minnesota set to prosecute three other officers in Floyd murder

World

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NATIONAL

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

An idea whose time has come is unstoppable.

By Amos Kareithi | 9 hours ago

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

By Amos Kareithi | 9 hours ago

Dock Workers Union aspirants meet to resolve issues

By Patrick Beja | 10 hours ago

Selection panel to recruit IEBC team out today

By Josphat Thiong’o | 10 hours ago

Flamingos face death over changing water

By Caroline Chebet | 10 hours ago

Calls for justice as Juja murder victim buried

By Nderitu Gichure | 10 hours ago

Ngatia takes the stand and clears ‘Uhuru lawyer’ tag

By Paul Ogemba | 10 hours ago

Court rules CAS jobs illegal, orders fresh vetting of CSs

By Muthoni Kamau and Judah Ben-Hur | 10 hours ago

Court dismisses petition on gay film

By Joackim Bwana | 14 hours ago

President Uhuru in DR Congo for three-day State visit

By PSCU | 14 hours ago

Two injured as molasses truck collides with Guardian bus in Kisumu [Photos]

By Kevine Omollo | 15 hours ago

Spurned man splits throat in public

By Anthony Gitonga | 15 hours ago

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ECONOMY

Government ups fight with embattled tea agency bosses

BUSINESS

Agriculture CS says the State will ensure tea farmers get their fair share of the crop and do away with middlemen who have infiltrated the sector..

By Awal Mohammed | 2 hours ago

Over 500 delegates to grace ICEA Lion insurance forum

BUSINESS

The meeting will result in the “Nairobi Declaration” where the stakeholders will make commitments towards insurance SDGs..

By Wainaina Wambu | 10 hours ago

New law spells tougher rules for financial reporting by State entities

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 10 hours ago

Sale of Kerosene dips 27pc on less cooking by the poor

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 10 hours ago

Things an economist wants you to consider

BUSINESS

By XN Iraki | 10 hours ago

Shylocks almost ruined my company

BUSINESS

By Peter Theuri | 10 hours ago

What I learnt from losing out on a Sh30 million deal

BUSINESS

By Peter Theuri | 10 hours ago

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WORLD

Minneapolis jury convicts ex-policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Minneapolis jury convicts ex-policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd

South Africa’s Absa CEO leaves over strategy dispute after 15 months

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

South Africa’s Absa CEO leaves over strategy dispute after 15 months

Chad President Idriss Deby dies on front lines

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Chad President Idriss Deby dies on front lines

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POLITICS

Jubilee starts process to end pact with UDA party

Decision to part ways now frees Jubilee to discipline members allied to Deputy President William Ruto who has shown an inclination towards UDA.

By Allan Mungai | 10 hours ago

By Allan Mungai | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

One Kenya Alliance in fresh bid to bring in more leaders

Principals held a consultative meeting yesterday where they reflected on their next step in building the new formation.

By Moses Nyamori | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Election servers to be hosted in Kenya

By Awal Mohammed and Frankline Sunday | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Rush to set up new parties ahead of polls

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Mt Kenya MPs dismiss meeting on negotiation plan with DP Ruto

The MPs said any leader interested in the region’s vote should do so through President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

By Lydiah Nyawira and Ndungu Gachane | 1 day ago

Your Health: Oxygen availability in the country as shortages are reported in hospitals

VIDEO

Your Health: Oxygen availability in the country as shortages are reported in hospitals

57 minutes ago

VIDEO

State of the economy: Issues surrounding minimum tax, Kenyans worried about the high cost of living

58 minutes ago

VIDEO

State of the economy: How the Covid-19 emergency funds released to counties were used

59 minutes ago

VIDEO

Press Review: Gangs re-grouping towards the poll and how they benefit from elections

1 hour ago

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SPORTS

Ed Woodward to quit Manchester United after 16 years

By Robert Abong'o | 4 hours ago

Ed Woodward to quit Manchester United after 16 years

European Super League suspended

By Robert Abong'o | 4 hours ago

European Super League suspended

Six English sides formally withdraw from European Super League

By Mirror | 8 hours ago

Six English sides formally withdraw from European Super League

Schalke 04 relegated after 30 years in Bundesliga

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Schalke 04 relegated after 30 years in Bundesliga

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Man returns after 14 years to deal with news of his death

Man returns after 14 years to deal with news of his death

By Robert Amalemba | 9 hours ago

Covid-19 jab: Can it affect women’s period cycle?

Covid-19 jab: Can it affect women’s period cycle?

By Dr Mercy Korir | 9 hours ago

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

An idea whose time has come is unstoppable.

By Amos Kareithi | 9 hours ago

Counties face probe over misuse of Sh7.7b Covid-related funds

Counties face probe over misuse of Sh7.7b Covid-related funds

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 10 hours ago

Things an economist wants you to consider

Things an economist wants you to consider

By XN Iraki | 10 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

Tax education should not be left to the taxman alone

By Francis Ayieko | 9 hours ago

Tax education should not be left to the taxman alone

Lake Naivasha’s fury and damage call for urgent action on climate change

By Editorial | 10 hours ago

Lake Naivasha’s fury and damage call for urgent action on climate change

Holding curfew violators overnight most insensitive

By Leonard Khafafa | 10 hours ago

Holding curfew violators overnight most insensitive

Potent mix of experience and new voices good for business growth

By Peter Opondo | 10 hours ago

Potent mix of experience and new voices good for business growth

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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 | 8 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 | 9 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 9 days ago

Covid-19 jab: Can it affect women’s period cycle?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Women across the world have reported altered menstrual cycles after getting vaccinated.

By Dr Mercy Korir | 9 hours ago

Counties face probe over misuse of Sh7.7b Covid-related funds

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 10 hours ago

Board: No one has applied for Pfizer vaccine

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 10 hours ago

Kenya’s positivity rate now at 10.8% as 629 test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 16 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Babu Owino flaunts impressive degree certificates, netizens react

By Diana Anyango | 1 hour ago

Babu Owino flaunts impressive degree certificates, netizens react

Kendall Jenner granted restraining order against man who threatened to shoot her

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Kendall Jenner granted restraining order against man who threatened to shoot her

Obama speaks on guilty verdict in George Floyd case

By Vincent Kejitan | 1 hour ago

Obama speaks on guilty verdict in George Floyd case

Oprah 'in tears' as Derek Chauvin is found guilty of killing George Floyd

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Oprah 'in tears' as Derek Chauvin is found guilty of killing George Floyd

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THE NAIROBIAN

Your MP doesn't care about you

Your MP doesn't care about you

By Edwin Wanjawa | 2 hours ago

Sonko vs. Badi: the scorecard

Sonko vs. Badi: the scorecard

By Hudson Gumbihi | 2 hours ago

No pads? No problem, try these reusable sanitary towels

No pads? No problem, try these reusable sanitary towels

CITYBIZ

By Mike Kihaki | 16 hours ago

Seven ways of owning land in Kenya

Seven ways of owning land in Kenya

MONEY

By Harold Ayodo | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Government ups fight with KTDA bosses

Government ups fight with KTDA bosses

By Awal Mohammed | 14 hours ago

Operations at tea auction in Coast grind to halt after raid

By Benard Sanga | 1 day ago

Women group turns fortunes with yoghurt-making venture

By Paul Mbugua | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Prince Andrew gifted mum two puppies to help her cope with loss of Philip

By Mirror | 6 minutes ago

Prince Andrew gifted mum two puppies to help her cope with loss of Philip

Ellie Goulding shares baby bump photos ahead of her baby’s arrival

By Mirror | 51 minutes ago

Ellie Goulding shares baby bump photos ahead of her baby’s arrival

#FashionTips: Are you suit ready?

By Lolita Bunde | 1 hour ago

#FashionTips: Are you suit ready?

Oprah Winfrey 'in tears' as Derek Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd’s killing

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Oprah Winfrey 'in tears' as Derek Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd’s killing