Time will tell: Kenya Rastafarians’ quest for legalising marijuana

National

Jah would never give the power to a baldhead Run come crucify the dread Time alone, oh, time will tell So sang the indisputable high priest of Rastafarianism, Bo...
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By Standard Team | 2 hours ago

Time will tell: Kenya Rastafarians’ quest for legalising marijuana

The rise and fall of Trade Bank: A tale of the sleazy 90s

Financial Standard

The rise and fall of Trade Bank: A tale of the sleazy 90s

By Wainaina Wambu | 16 hours ago

Parliament to debate Justice Koome’s CJ nomination tomorrow

National

Parliament to debate Justice Koome’s CJ nomination tomorrow

By Betty Njeru | 3 hours ago

Voting in Juja, Bonchari by-elections underway

Politics

By Patrick Vidija | 7 hours ago

Five suspected robbers shot dead on Kakamega-Kisumu road

Western

By Willy Lusighe and Betty Njeru | 1 hour ago

Inside Safaricom’s changing money-spinning product line

Financial Standard

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

Ruto, Raila and Matiang’i lock horns in Bonchari by-election

Politics

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 16 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Wasted in jail, confused in freedom

By Edwin Nyarangi and Daniel Chege | 16 hours ago

Wasted in jail, confused in freedom

When Kenya and Uganda were real sisters

By Amos Kareithi | 17 hours ago

When Kenya and Uganda were real sisters

Jennifer Wambua murder suspect charged

By Erastus M Mulwa | 20 hours ago

Jennifer Wambua murder suspect charged

Kalonzo: Respect court verdict on BBI

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

Kalonzo: Respect court verdict on BBI

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COUNTIES

Man sentenced to death for killing a ‘thief’ who wasn’t a thief

A middle-aged man’s failure to understand the genesis of two men’s conflict has now cost him dearly.

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

Man sentenced to death for killing a ‘thief’ who wasn’t a thief

By Harold Odhiambo | 2 hours ago

Rurii residents decry intimidation as they cast vote

By James Munyeki | 4 hours ago

Flood victims blame unfinished project

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Wajir Deputy Governor Muktar to be sworn in

By Fred Kagonye | 5 hours ago

Patients hard hit by county cash crunch

By Nderitu Gichure | 6 hours ago

New life for man sentenced to hang in 2005

By Robert Amalemba | 10 hours ago

Better living conditions for incarcerated children and women

By Muriithi Mugo | 12 hours ago

19-year-old boy charged with defiling girl three years younger

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Businessman and politicians in fight over club operations in Likoni

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 1 day ago

Garissa OCS shoots man dead

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

Ruto’s plan to storm Nyanza

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Kakuzi to invest Sh400m to boost smallholder avocado farmers

BUSINESS

Firm is also exploring value addition opportunities in a number of these crops and hope that further exciting opportunities to diversify the income..

By Fred Obura | 35 minutes ago

Safaricom’s investment scheme gets CMA’s nod

BUSINESS

The collective investment scheme (CIS) developed in partnership with fund manager Genghis Capital could pose significant regulatory challenges..

By Frankline Sunday | 5 hours ago

Dock workers polls rocked by wrangles

NEWS

By Willis Oketch and Patrick Beja | 6 hours ago

Hope for farmers as Koreans go bananas for Kenyan fruit

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Stanley Ongwae | 6 hours ago

Coast angles for jobs and business in new Lamu port

MONEY & CAREERS

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio | 9 hours ago

Pandemic pushes more into loans for survival

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Graham Kajilwa | 10 hours ago

Lights, camera, action! Artistes brighten economy

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Esther Dianah | 12 hours ago

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OPINION

Somaliland celebrates 30 years of independence

By Ismail Shirwac | 1 hour ago

Somaliland celebrates 30 years of independence

What next for Atwoli after BBI setback?

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 8 hours ago

What next for Atwoli after BBI setback?

Give the many hawkers trying to earn an honest living room to operate

By Suleiman Shahbal | 8 hours ago

Give the many hawkers trying to earn an honest living room to operate

Promote a culture of graft intolerance in workplaces

By Anne Kiprotich | 8 hours ago

Promote a culture of graft intolerance in workplaces

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POLITICS

Uhuru allies play safe after surprise BBI judgement

Raila who was the first to respond to the ruling expressed his disappointment in the turn of events and vowed to move to Court of Appeal.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 11 hours ago

By Jacob Ng'etich | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Wajir Governor impeached

Despite Governor Mohamud’s spirited defence before the House, senators still voted to impeach him

By Mireri Junior | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Mohamud ouster: Be lenient with me, Wajir Governor pleads with Senate

By Mireri Junior | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Senate suspends ouster debate for 15 minutes after Governor Mohamud falls ill

By Mireri Junior | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

MCAs decry the High Court ruling on BBI

Mt Kenya JLAC caucus chair Stanley Karanja stated that central stands to lose close to Sh55 billion through increased allocation to counties.

By Lydia Nyawira | 23 hours ago

By Lydia Nyawira | 23 hours ago

Chairman of East Africa Business Council Nick Nesbitt gives prospects of regional trade amidst AfCTA

VIDEO

Chairman of East Africa Business Council Nick Nesbitt gives prospects of regional trade amidst AfCTA

20 minutes ago

VIDEO

UK ambassador Jane Marriott says talks ongoing to restore Kenya-UK ties

20 minutes ago

VIDEO

The Adventurer: How shoe shinning business is sustaining hundreds of families in the city

21 minutes ago

VIDEO

SMEs seek support and information on how to survive through the pandemic

22 minutes ago

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SPORTS

Roy Hodgson Crystal palace exit date confirmed, final game against Liverpool

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Roy Hodgson Crystal palace exit date confirmed, final game against Liverpool

Karim Benzema set for France return at Euro 2020 after six-year exile

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Karim Benzema set for France return at Euro 2020 after six-year exile

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Bruno Fernandes broke Frank Lampard's record in controversial fashion against Liverpool

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Bruno Fernandes broke Frank Lampard's record in controversial fashion against Liverpool

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Inside Safaricom’s changing money-spinning product line

Inside Safaricom’s changing money-spinning product line

By Macharia Kamau | 8 hours ago

Coast angles for jobs and business in new Lamu port

Coast angles for jobs and business in new Lamu port

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio | 9 hours ago

What next for Atwoli after BBI setback?

What next for Atwoli after BBI setback?

What next for Atwoli after BBI setback?

Atwoli’s bulging public image had been significantly bolstered by his uncannily accurate predictions revolving around Ruto and the BBI.

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 8 hours ago

New life for man sentenced to hang in 2005

New life for man sentenced to hang in 2005

By Robert Amalemba | 10 hours ago

Lights, camera, action! Artistes brighten economy

Lights, camera, action! Artistes brighten economy

By Esther Dianah | 12 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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WORLD

Sudan clears final hurdle for debt relief at Paris conference

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Sudan clears final hurdle for debt relief at Paris conference

Israel-Gaza violence shows few signs of slowing as global diplomacy ramps up

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Israel-Gaza violence shows few signs of slowing as global diplomacy ramps up

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu receives Covid-19 report

By Fred Kagonye | 19 hours ago

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu receives Covid-19 report

Microsoft now says it investigated Gates' involvement with employee

By Reuters | 21 hours ago

Microsoft now says it investigated Gates' involvement with employee

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FACT CHECK

What you need to know about the Juja by-election

What you need to know about the Juja by-election

A total of eleven candidates square it out in the mini poll.

By Sara Okuoro and Ronald Bett | 13 hours ago

Quick facts on the Bonchari by-election

Quick facts on the Bonchari by-election

EXPLAINERS

By Sara Okuoro and Ronald Bett | 13 hours ago

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

EXPLAINERS

By Reuters | 3 days ago

MPs push to streamline surrogacy

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Kenya’s unregulated surrogacy process is set to be streamlined if the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2019 becomes law.

By Judah Ben-Hur | 6 hours ago

Why Covid-19 fourth wave will be lethal

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 9 hours ago

Some doctors you meet abroad fail Kenyan medical exams

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 19 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 72 new cases, 10 deaths in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 23 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Music Group partners with Diamond Platnumz

By Kirsten Kanja | 34 minutes ago

Warner Music Group partners with Diamond Platnumz

Fitness trainer Winnie Okoth lifts weights while heavily pregnant

By Solomon Koko | 43 minutes ago

Fitness trainer Winnie Okoth lifts weights while heavily pregnant

YouTuber Chinese Kiki to educate women on dating abroad

By Solomon Koko | 1 hour ago

YouTuber Chinese Kiki to educate women on dating abroad

Idris Sultan released by court, arrested again

By Davis Muli | 1 hour ago

Idris Sultan released by court, arrested again

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THE NAIROBIAN

I used to spend Sh300,000 per week on michango - James Rege

I used to spend Sh300,000 per week on michango - James Rege

By David Odongo | 2 hours ago

Steady hands: 82-year-old grandpa who can repair anything

Steady hands: 82-year-old grandpa who can repair anything

By Mumo Munuve | 6 hours ago

Musician Prezzo: I am no bad boy, I'm a father and businessman

Musician Prezzo: I am no bad boy, I'm a father and businessman

ENTERTAINMENT

By Vivian Wandera | 9 hours ago

Employees to wait longer for salaries as varsities go broke

Employees to wait longer for salaries as varsities go broke

NEWS

By Stephen Mburu | 21 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

What you need to export bananas and broccoli to South Korea

What you need to export bananas and broccoli to South Korea

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 22 hours ago

How 28-year-old graduate runs thriving tree tomato farm in Meru

By Phares Mutembei | 22 hours ago

CS Matiang'i warns former tea factory directors who refuse to leave office

By Paul Kangethe | 22 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

'My mum refuses to call my baby by her real name and instead calls her Sushi'

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

'My mum refuses to call my baby by her real name and instead calls her Sushi'

My second chance at life and love

By Andanje Wobanda | 6 hours ago

My second chance at life and love

Meghan Markle poses with photo of Kate Middleton years before joining royal family

By Mirror | 6 hours ago

Meghan Markle poses with photo of Kate Middleton years before joining royal family

Confessions: 'Stressed, tired and skint and I don't want to have sex with my annoying husband'

By Mirror | 7 hours ago

Confessions: 'Stressed, tired and skint and I don't want to have sex with my annoying husband'