KICC was once a 'compass' for locating places in town

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Gone are the old good days when many people in the big city were friendly and willing to offer help without playing tricks. For instance, strangers or those visiting Nairobi for the first time did not need to worry about the risk of getting lost or being duped by mischievo...
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By Hudson Gumbihi | 2 hours ago

KICC was once a 'compass' for locating places in town

How trip to Middle East ended up in a house in Thika

National

How trip to Middle East ended up in a house in Thika

By Kamore Maina | 2 hours ago

Counties threaten to shut down over delayed release of Sh102b

National

Counties threaten to shut down over delayed release of Sh102b

By Jacob Ngetich | 2 hours ago

Petitioner seeks to file more BBI evidence

National

By Paul Ogemba | 2 hours ago

Aloe vera farming wipes pastoralists tears of loss

Money & Market

By Bakari Angela | 2 hours ago

Tips to stay safe when transferring money via online platforms

Financial Standard

By Sharon Kinyanjui | 2 hours ago

Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo dies at 54

National

By Harold Odhiambo | 7 hours ago

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NATIONAL

The final days of Chris Kirubi

By David Odongo | 2 hours ago

The final days of Chris Kirubi

Shahbal complicates Joho's succession plan

By Patrick Beja | 2 hours ago

Shahbal complicates Joho's succession plan

Nanok backtracks on talks with KDF, decries insecurity

By Lucas Ngasike | 2 hours ago

Nanok backtracks on talks with KDF, decries insecurity

President Uhuru mourns former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo

By PSCU | 6 hours ago

President Uhuru mourns former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo

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COUNTIES

Siaya politician Florence Aluodo dies

Aluodo died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.

By Olivia Odhiambo | 6 hours ago

Siaya politician Florence Aluodo dies

By Olivia Odhiambo | 6 hours ago

Counties to shut down if Treasury does not release Sh102b, warns Wambora

By Jael Mboga | 12 hours ago

Failure of long rains spells doom for North Rift farmers

By Titus Too | 17 hours ago

Rasanga returns as Siaya struggles with Covid-19 cases

By Olivia Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

Why it is taboo to sell coffins in West Pokot

By Irissheel Shanzu | 20 hours ago

Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river

By Willis Oketch | 1 day ago

Ndhiwa MP disburses Sh28.6m for needy students, vulnerable parents

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

KWS ranger airlifted to hospital after being gored by rhino [PHOTOS]

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Man attends ‘his’ burial ceremony on leaving jail

By Anne Atieno | 1 day ago

Six killed in game park gun battle

By Ali Abdi | 1 day ago

Locals retrieve body of fisherman from Lake Victoria

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

It’s food delivery apps’ time to eat

BUSINESS

While restaurants have reported losses, some even letting their staff go, delivery apps have had a field day, some restaurants signing up for services.

By Graham Kajilwa | 2 hours ago

Kenyans’ lack of a taste for coffee now boils over

FINANCIAL STANDARD

A coffee drinking culture hardly exists, with many Kenyans going for the lowest quality bean – instant coffee - or preferring tea..

By Wainaina Wambu | 2 hours ago

Broke? Speak for yourself as wealthy Kenyans snap up luxury cars, bikes

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Wainaina Wambu | 2 hours ago

Now taxman eyes share of Gikomba designer brands

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Dominic Omondi | 2 hours ago

How IMF left an indelible mark in this year’s Budget

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

Stop forcing Devki down our throats, cane farmers tell Oparanya

BUSINESS

By Mireri Junior | 6 hours ago

Motorists to pay more as petrol prices up by Sh0.77

BUSINESS

By Fredrick Obura | 9 hours ago

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OPINION

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

By XN Iraki | 2 hours ago

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 2 hours ago

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 2 hours ago

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

Principle of checks and balances should be put into use to avoid conflict

By Macharia Munene | 19 hours ago

Principle of checks and balances should be put into use to avoid conflict

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POLITICS

Governors leave air conditioned offices to solidify political base

Sitting county bosses are leaving nothing to chance as they face stiff competition from new entrants and their usual political rivals.

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 20 hours ago

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

Raila’s aide Eliud Owalo described the visit as an economic transformation tour.

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Duale mocks Raila, Kalonzo union, says why it will flop

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Former Gubernatorial aspirant makes a U-turn, returns to ODM

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Bring it on, Ruto challenges Raila and Kalonzo

Deputy President William Ruto yesterday challenged ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to unite and face him in the next Election

By Allan Mungai | 2 days ago

By Allan Mungai | 2 days ago

How 2 giant footprints that many believe belongs to God is attracting many visitors in Kwale

VIDEO

How 2 giant footprints that many believe belongs to God is attracting many visitors in Kwale

1 hour ago

VIDEO

STATE OF EDUCATION: Arising issues from form 1 selection exercise as over 1M students await results

2 hours ago

VIDEO

6th Maisha HIV/AIDS kicks off with the theme being "The last mile towards resilience & Innovation"

2 hours ago

VIDEO

Kenyans urged to boost blood reserves by donating as blood donor day marked globally

2 hours ago

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SPORTS

Spain stifled as Swedes grind out grim 0-0 draw

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Spain stifled as Swedes grind out grim 0-0 draw

Olympic doubles gold medallist Markis Kido dies of heart attack

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Olympic doubles gold medallist Markis Kido dies of heart attack

Gor, AFC shift focus to league after setting up derby cup final

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 2 hours ago

Gor, AFC shift focus to league after setting up derby cup final

Shah hopes to shine at Safari Rally showpiece

By Ochieng Oyugi | 2 hours ago

Shah hopes to shine at Safari Rally showpiece

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 2 hours ago

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 2 hours ago

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

I have a perfect excuse for my struggles with the language: in our days, Swahili was not examined from primary school to high school.

By XN Iraki | 2 hours ago

The final days of Chris Kirubi

The final days of Chris Kirubi

By David Odongo | 2 hours ago

How trip to Middle East ended up in a house in Thika

How trip to Middle East ended up in a house in Thika

By Kamore Maina | 2 hours ago

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PODCASTS

CROSSFIRE: Uhuru's legacy budget; more pain, huge debt

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Uhuru, tii sheria; Kenya si mali yako - Maraga na Mutunga

Podcast: Kenya slipping into anarchy; time to speak out - Maraga

THE POLITICS PODCAST: The Judiciary & Executive Standoff & BBI Politics

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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WORLD

Indian Army assists Covid vaccination drive in remote villages

By Standard Reporter | 6 hours ago

Indian Army assists Covid vaccination drive in remote villages

President Lungu fine after fainting at National Ceremony, State House says

By Winfrey Owino | 14 hours ago

President Lungu fine after fainting at National Ceremony, State House says

Biden says Queen Elizabeth asked about Putin and Xi

By Reuters | 17 hours ago

Biden says Queen Elizabeth asked about Putin and Xi

Netanyahu out, Bennett in as Israel marks end of an era

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Netanyahu out, Bennett in as Israel marks end of an era

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FACT CHECK

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

While there may be some children who are at a higher risk of getting the severe disease, those children potentially could be prioritised

By Jael Mboga | 13 hours ago

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

FACT CHECK

By Patrick Vidija | 8 days ago

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 8 days ago

CCN anchor discloses her battle with ovarian cancer on TV

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Amanpour says she went public in the interest of transparency and to educate people on the need to go for cancer screening for early diagnosis

By Mireri Junior | 4 hours ago

Covid-19: 156 in ICU as Kenya records 344 new cases

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 9 hours ago

What does waiving intellectual rights for Covid-19 jabs mean?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By World Economic Forum | 14 hours ago

Very hot tea can cause throat cancer

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Nathan Ochunge and Timothy Makutoh | 17 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Tributes pour in for Chris Kirubi

By Vivianne Wandera | 9 hours ago

Tributes pour in for Chris Kirubi

RIP DJ CK – Kenyans mourn Chris Kirubi

By Fay Ngina | 10 hours ago

RIP DJ CK – Kenyans mourn Chris Kirubi

State launches elephant naming ceremony

By Ferdinand Mwongela | 11 hours ago

State launches elephant naming ceremony

Why Eric Omondi slapped Bahati during launch

By Solomon Koko | 11 hours ago

Why Eric Omondi slapped Bahati during launch

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THE NAIROBIAN

Man busted growing weed in quarter acre farm

Man busted growing weed in quarter acre farm

By James Omoro | 14 hours ago

Room service: Nairobi sex workers are now working from home

Room service: Nairobi sex workers are now working from home

By The Nairobian Reporter | 20 hours ago

Five golden rules of night partying: Number one will make or break you

Five golden rules of night partying: Number one will make or break you

BORN CITY

By Ojiambo Ainea | 1 day ago

Here are famous old school rivalries that have defied time

Here are famous old school rivalries that have defied time

SPORTS

By Elvince Joshua | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

2021/22 Budget: Sh60 billion boost for food security, nutrition

2021/22 Budget: Sh60 billion boost for food security, nutrition

By Jael Mboga | 4 days ago

State and NGO to exploit fishing at Lake Turkana

By Antony Gitonga | 4 days ago

Kenya should ensure well-structured vaccination programmes for donkeys

By Dr Ronald Sang | 5 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

#FashionTips: Tips to help you get the perfect blazer

By Lolita Bunde | 14 hours ago

#FashionTips: Tips to help you get the perfect blazer

Confessions: Should I tell my wife I confronted her lover to end their affair?

By Mirror | 15 hours ago

Confessions: Should I tell my wife I confronted her lover to end their affair?

Foods you should never store in the fridge even though many of us do

By Mirror | 16 hours ago

Foods you should never store in the fridge even though many of us do

Why you should give your partner the gift of time apart

By Esther Muchene | 16 hours ago

Why you should give your partner the gift of time apart