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

National

The year the boy with the battered running shoes crossed the “two’’ Equator lines in a matter of minutes is unforgettable. There was famine in Kagondo village, Nyandarua County. He had to cross two lines, a kilometre apart to reach his destination. ...

By Amos Kareithi | 9 hours ago

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

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

Politics

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

By Kamau Ngotho | 17 minutes ago

In Luanda, men sell drugs in broad daylight under the guise of madness

National

In Luanda, men sell drugs in broad daylight under the guise of madness

By Nathan Ochunge | 3 hours ago

Will retiring governors be kingmakers in 2022 contest?

Politics

By Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga | 2 hours ago

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

Football

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 1 hour ago

Bunge Chronicles: Ngunjiri, Malala tongue-tied as they turn on their word

Politics

By Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

Success in finding Covid-19 vaccines has created renewed interest in researching for Aids cure

Health & Science

By Mercy Adhiambo | 2 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Alex Magelo’s reign as speaker of the Assembly and AFC Leopards boss

By Josphat Thiong’o | 4 hours ago

Alex Magelo’s reign as speaker of the Assembly and AFC Leopards boss

Weatherman: More rains, thunderstorm expected in coming days

By Mireri Junior | 12 hours ago

Weatherman: More rains, thunderstorm expected in coming days

Court summons Matiang’i, Kinoti and Mutyambai

By Kamore Maina | 17 hours ago

Court summons Matiang’i, Kinoti and Mutyambai

Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

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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 | 14 hours ago

Siaya nurse arrested for allegedly defiling minor

By Olivia Odhiambo | 14 hours ago

City carjacking: DCI warn drivers over gang stealing vehicle parts

By Mireri Junior | 15 hours ago

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

By Mactilda Mbenywe and Collins Oduor | 16 hours ago

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

By By Harold Odhiambo | 16 hours ago

Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker impeached for third time

By James Munyeki | 17 hours ago

Uproar after church ploughs, plants maize on school playground

By Obare Osinde | 17 hours ago

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

By Lydia Nyawira | 19 hours ago

Former Nairobi Speaker Alex Ole Magelo dies

By Brian Okoth | 21 hours ago

Couple, their three children die in morning crash

By Robert Menza | 22 hours ago

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

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 22 hours ago

41 years after lightning killed 11 pupils, schools still unsafe

By Stanley Ongwae | 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 | 21 hours ago

Branch buys local micro finance bank

BUSINESS

The deal has been approved by the market regulator..

By Frankline Sunday | 22 hours ago

How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

MONEY & CAREERS

By Vivianne Wandera | 1 day ago

Money Maker: Mama Mboga knows her stock will sell

MONEY & CAREERS

By Peter Theuri | 1 day 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

Obama family dog, Bo, is dead

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 1 hour ago

Obama family dog, Bo, is dead

China says rocket debris landed in Indian Ocean west of Maldives

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

China says rocket debris landed in Indian Ocean west of Maldives

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?

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POLITICS

UDA opens an office in Raila's turf, planning to have more

The party is planning an onslaught on Kisumu, Migori and Kisii voting blocs where the Raila-led ODM party enjoys huge support.

By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno | 3 hours ago

By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

‘Kizungu mingi’ plunges Otiende into pit of party rejects

His vast knowledge of the Queen’s language earned the only senior counsel in the National Assembly, another “former” to his enviable resume.

By Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Western leaders urge Senate to pass BBI Bill

By Obare Osinde | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM MPs say Raila's decision on BBI is final

By Olivia Odhiambo | 15 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

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

Doctors Diary: The story of a nursery school teacher who became a morgue attendant | HEALTH DIGEST

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Doctors Diary: The story of a nursery school teacher who became a morgue attendant | HEALTH DIGEST

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VIDEO

HEALTH DIGEST: A look into hair dye and it's link to infertility particularly in men

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VIDEO

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

13 hours ago

VIDEO

Catherine Njenga alikuwa mwalimu sasa anafanya kazi katika sekta ya kuhifadhi maiti hospitali

13 hours ago

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SPORTS

Kenya’s legends want country’s rich history in athletics to be preserved

By Stephen Rutto | 9 minutes ago

Kenya’s legends want country’s rich history in athletics to be preserved

NYERI: Ruring’u Stadium will not be ready anytime soon

By Clement Masombo | 39 minutes ago

NYERI: Ruring’u Stadium will not be ready anytime soon

Family gives update on Ayimba’s health status

By Waweru Titus | 2 hours ago

Family gives update on Ayimba’s health status

Rugby Africa Solidarity Sevens: Shujaa edge South Africa 2

By Washington Onyango | 3 hours ago

Rugby Africa Solidarity Sevens: Shujaa edge South Africa 2

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 1 hour ago

Will retiring governors be kingmakers in 2022 contest?

Will retiring governors be kingmakers in 2022 contest?

By Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga | 2 hours ago

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

Is Orengo charting his path away from Raila?

History of intense rivalry between him and Opposition leader, alleged sabotage in 2013 and 2017 elections and talk of betrayal ahead of 2022.

By Kamau Ngotho | 17 minutes ago

‘Kizungu mingi’ plunges Otiende into pit of party rejects

‘Kizungu mingi’ plunges Otiende into pit of party rejects

By Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

In Luanda, men sell drugs in broad daylight under the guise of madness

In Luanda, men sell drugs in broad daylight under the guise of madness

By Nathan Ochunge | 3 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 | 1 day ago

Suluhu charmed her way into Kenyans’ hearts

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

By The Standard | 1 day ago

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

Malaria vaccine working amid global pandemic

By Michael Kiptoo | 1 day 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 | 3 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

Success in finding Covid-19 vaccines has created renewed interest in researching for Aids cure

HEALTH & SCIENCE

A group of Majengo sex workers were found to be resistant to the virus.They gave hope for HIV vaccine but still no cure 3 decades later.

By Mercy Adhiambo | 2 hours ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 15 hours ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Michael Arunga | 1 day ago

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

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

By Vincent Kejitan | 17 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 | 20 hours ago

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

Uhuru mourns former Nairobi County Speaker Ole Magelo

By PSCU | 20 hours ago

Uhuru mourns former Nairobi County Speaker Ole Magelo

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

By Mirror | 20 hours ago

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

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THE NAIROBIAN

Toxic mums: When your own mother hates you

Toxic mums: When your own mother hates you

By Brian Guserwa | 2 hours ago

Asbel finds love again after doping nightmare

Asbel finds love again after doping nightmare

By Stephen Rutto | 15 hours ago

Victims point out serial rapist at police ID parade

Victims point out serial rapist at police ID parade

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 21 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 | 22 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 | 2 days 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 | 21 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 | 21 hours ago

Six vitamin E rich foods for healthy skin and hair

How to remove blackheads at home

By Esther Muchene | 22 hours ago

How to remove blackheads at home

The beauty of niacinamide

By Pauline Muindi | 23 hours ago

The beauty of niacinamide