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By Augustine Oduor | 2 hours ago

Teachers' top 10 fears as schools open

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

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Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 1 hour ago

How State has been fighting to stop tobacco use in Kenya

Health & Science

How State has been fighting to stop tobacco use in Kenya

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 1 hour ago

President Uhuru to co-chair Global Education Summit in London

National

By Robert Abong'o | 3 hours ago

Parents decry tough times as schools reopen

Education

By Standard Team | 6 hours ago

Weed is good for the lungs? Hello? How millions are smoking their way to the grave

Health & Science

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 15 hours ago

The good, bad and the ugly of IEBC recruitment

National

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 7 hours ago

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How State has been fighting to stop tobacco use in Kenya

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How State has been fighting to stop tobacco use in Kenya

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 1 hour ago

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Results: Kenya loses to South Africa in second Olympics match

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Results: Kenya loses to South Africa in second Olympics match

13-year-old shocks the world, scoops gold in Tokyo Olympic Games

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

13-year-old shocks the world, scoops gold in Tokyo Olympic Games

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NATIONAL

R.I.P comical former Imenti Central MP haunted by pyramid schemes, rape

By Wainaina Ndung’u | 7 hours ago

R.I.P comical former Imenti Central MP haunted by pyramid schemes, rape

R.I.P comical former Imenti Central MP haunted by pyramid schemes, rape

National

By Wainaina Ndung’u | 7 hours ago

Health workers demand their two-year pay amid budget crisis

By Brian Kisanji | 7 hours ago

Health workers demand their two-year pay amid budget crisis

Health workers demand their two-year pay amid budget crisis

National

By Brian Kisanji | 7 hours ago

Small mission in Rabai where Western education was introduced in Kenya

By Hudson Gumbihi | 15 hours ago

Small mission in Rabai where Western education was introduced in Kenya

Small mission in Rabai where Western education was introduced in Kenya

National

By Hudson Gumbihi | 15 hours ago

Ruto, Mudavadi storm central in search of votes

By Kennedy K Gachuhi and James Munyeki | 15 hours ago

Ruto, Mudavadi storm central in search of votes

Ruto, Mudavadi storm central in search of votes

National

By Kennedy K Gachuhi and James Munyeki | 15 hours ago

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Tea plucking machines leave thousands jobless

Union officials say one tea plucking machine is capable of replacing over 200 pluckers.

By Nikko Tanui | 5 hours ago

Tea plucking machines leave thousands jobless

By Nikko Tanui | 5 hours ago

Drama as police gun down two suspected gangsters during raid

By Harold Odhiambo | 5 hours ago

New rules to tame dairy farmers exploitation

By Muriithi Mugo | 6 hours ago

Calm returns to Kerio Valley after weeks of clashes

By Fred Kibor | 6 hours ago

17-year-old student killed in clashes over 30-year land row

By Edwin Nyarangi | 6 hours ago

They were laid to rest together: When Covid snatches two brothers

By Brian Kisanji | 15 hours ago

ODM annuls nomination of Women League chair

By James Omoro | 20 hours ago

Key witness in Kevin Omwenga case found dead

By Winfrey Owino | 22 hours ago

Woman arrested over death of Nakuru policeman

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 22 hours ago

Nyong’o calls for arrest of leaders who fueled chaos at funeral

By Harold Odhiambo | 23 hours ago

Hundreds get title deeds in Kilifi county

By Nehemiah Okwembah | 23 hours ago

Dutch tycoon Rouwenhourst murder suspects arrested

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Forex reserves drop by Sh27b after debt repayment to China

NEWS

Central Bank attributes the dip between July 15 and 21 to a sharp increase in external debt service costs estimated at Sh39.6 billion..

By Dominic Omondi | 15 hours ago

German airline defies virus to start Mombasa flights

BUSINESS

The Airbus A330 aircraft emblazoned Euro Wings Discover yesterday touched down at 5.11am to the warm reception of songs..

By Philip Mwakio | 15 hours ago

How parents view the challenges of childcare globally

BUSINESS

By World Economic Forum | 1 day ago

Global supplies hit by virus variant, disasters

BUSINESS

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Aviation sector to grow marginally in near future - IATA

BUSINESS

By Moses Omusolo | 1 day ago

High commodity prices push cost of living through the roof

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Will Munya's reformist policies turn around farmers' fortunes?

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Help homeless people

By Editorial | 15 hours ago

Help homeless people

Are judges in order to allow postponement of polls?

By Mercy Cheptoo | 15 hours ago

Are judges in order to allow postponement of polls?

Expired contraceptive supplies a wake-up call for government

By Phillip Mbithi and Lillian Matemu | 15 hours ago

Expired contraceptive supplies a wake-up call for government

Trade unions should take keen interest in general election

By Wilson Sossion | 15 hours ago

Trade unions should take keen interest in general election

Let all contenders explain their plans and stop populism

By Charles Onyango | 1 day ago

Let all contenders explain their plans and stop populism

CARTOONS

4th wave

4th wave

By CASSO | 2 days ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Alexander Chagema | 15 hours ago

Make first term safe for learners and teachers

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 15 hours ago

Facing death, Jubilee Party has a lot to learn from the Chinese

By Macharia Munene | 15 hours ago

Coalition dances pick up tempo ahead of upcoming general election

Time Kenya changed her name to Kelelestan

By Ted Malanda | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

How Kenya’s politics risks being overrun by big money

Even with the very best of intentions, study shows it is unlikely that one can compete for elections without a significant financial war-chest.

By Nzau Musau | 7 hours ago

By Nzau Musau | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Intrigues threatening to abort NASA dissolution

Despite leaders public pronouncements that coalition will be dissolved, none has written to the registrar of parties to leave.

By Moses Nyamori | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee MPs plot comeback after Kiambaa loss

By Jacob Ng'etich | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Pick a candidate to face me at the ballot, Ruto dares NASA team

By Mireri Junior | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Gideon Moi asks Central leaders to join OKA

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has welcomed Central Kenya leaders to join the One Kenya Alliance (OKA).

By Lydiah Nyawira | 21 hours ago

By Lydiah Nyawira | 21 hours ago

Mathira MP Gachagua arraigned in court to face several charges including conspiracy to defraud

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Mathira MP Gachagua arraigned in court to face several charges including conspiracy to defraud

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Rush for school shopping still on as schools reopen

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Ukosefu wa gari la wagonjwa umetajiwa kuchangia idadi ya vifo

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664 new COVID-19 infections recorded in a day with low vaccine uptake in Africa

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SPORTS

Results: Kenya loses to South Africa in second Olympics match

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Results: Kenya loses to South Africa in second Olympics match

13-year-old shocks the world, scoops gold in Tokyo Olympic Games

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

13-year-old shocks the world, scoops gold in Tokyo Olympic Games

What you need to know about the Tokyo Olympic Games right now

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

What you need to know about the Tokyo Olympic Games right now

Carl 'Flash' Tundo wins Rally of Tanzania to extend his lead in ARC series

By Ochieng Oyugi | 2 hours ago

Carl 'Flash' Tundo wins Rally of Tanzania to extend his lead in ARC series

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Teachers' top 10 fears as schools open

Teachers' top 10 fears as schools open

By Augustine Oduor | 2 hours ago

How Kenya’s politics risks being overrun by big money

How Kenya’s politics risks being overrun by big money

By Nzau Musau | 7 hours ago

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Smoking Marijuana is harmless: Various groups, including #LegalizeIt! have termed marijuana a natural herb and want it legalized.

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 1 hour ago

R.I.P comical former Imenti Central MP haunted by pyramid schemes, rape

R.I.P comical former Imenti Central MP haunted by pyramid schemes, rape

By Wainaina Ndung’u | 7 hours ago

The good, bad and the ugly of IEBC recruitment

The good, bad and the ugly of IEBC recruitment

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 7 hours ago

PODCASTS

POLITICS: Tuju on Kiambaa by-election and Jubilee/ ODM merger

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Kutoaminiana na kusalitiana katika NASA; hakuna utu-uzima

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Hillary Ng'weno, aliweka msingi wa uanahabari miaka ya 60

SEPETUKO PODCAST: BBI njia-panda; Uhuru na Raila wanakuna vichwa

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PICTURE POWER

Shoes on a wire: Untangling the reasons why

Shoes on a wire: Untangling the reasons why

22^nd July 2021

Mursik: How it’s made

Mursik: How it’s made

21^st July 2021

Eid al-Adha celebrations, 2021

Eid al-Adha celebrations, 2021

20^th July 2021

Muguga by-election

Muguga by-election

15^th July 2021

Kiambaa decides

Kiambaa decides

15^th July 2021

Famous statues of Nairobi

Famous statues of Nairobi

14^th July 2021

Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

13^th July 2021

Calf born with only two legs in Kakamega

Calf born with only two legs in Kakamega

13^th July 2021

Monkey fight!

Monkey fight!

13^th July 2021

Team Kenya’s Tokyo Olympics travel kit - Hit or Miss?

Team Kenya’s Tokyo Olympics travel kit - Hit or Miss?

09^th July 2021

Karachuonyo’s low hanging power cables pose danger

Karachuonyo’s low hanging power cables pose danger

07^th July 2021

Uhuru commissions 5 new hospitals in night operation

Uhuru commissions 5 new hospitals in night operation

07^th July 2021

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WORLD

Tunisian democracy in crisis after president ousts government

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Tunisian democracy in crisis after president ousts government

Sierra Leone parliament votes to abolish death penalty

By Reuters | 23 hours ago

Sierra Leone parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Protesters opposed to Covid measures clash with police in Paris

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Protesters opposed to Covid measures clash with police in Paris

French citizen among six held over plan to kill Madagascar president

By Reuters | 2 days ago

French citizen among six held over plan to kill Madagascar president

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FACT CHECK

False: Anti-sex beds not installed at the 2020 Olympics

False: Anti-sex beds not installed at the 2020 Olympics

A claim that olympiads are sleeping on sex-discouraging beds is arrant nonsense.

By Patrick Vidija | 2 days ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 6 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

By Rose Kwamboka | 14 days ago

Covid-19: Are digital health passports a good idea?

By Thomson Reuters Foundation | 14 days ago

Factbox: Italy's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 15 days ago

Factbox: England's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 15 days ago

How State has been fighting to stop tobacco use in Kenya

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 1 hour ago

The lonely top: Many sportsmen battling depression silently

MENTAL HEALTH

By Rosa Agutu | 15 hours ago

Weed is good for the lungs? Hello? How millions are smoking their way to the grave

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 15 hours ago

Men’s pregnancy symptoms: When she craves chocolate, so does he

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Rosa Agutu | 15 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Wines of South Africa hosts wine tasting despite a ban on alcohol

By Wairimu Nyingi | 1 hour ago

Wines of South Africa hosts wine tasting despite a ban on alcohol

Mulamwah hits back at fan over pregnant wife's pictures

By Diana Anyango | 3 hours ago

Mulamwah hits back at fan over pregnant wife's pictures

My net worth is more Sh10m, says Jalang’o

By Diana Anyango | 3 hours ago

My net worth is more Sh10m, says Jalang’o

Puff and pass: How millions are smoking their way to the grave

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 4 hours ago

Puff and pass: How millions are smoking their way to the grave

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THE NAIROBIAN

'Pregnant dads': All I ever wanted were mango peelings

'Pregnant dads': All I ever wanted were mango peelings

By Rosa Agutu | 1 hour ago

Female phone fundi takes Thika town by storm

Female phone fundi takes Thika town by storm

By Kelvin Kamau | 5 hours ago

Security guard arraigned for sodomising homeless man

Security guard arraigned for sodomising homeless man

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 1 day ago

New wives, ponzi schemes and the mistakes retirees make

New wives, ponzi schemes and the mistakes retirees make

FEATURES

By Kelvin Kamau | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Disease that targets broilers in highlands

Disease that targets broilers in highlands

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

Why dairy cows need a dry period

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 1 day ago

Ailing sugarcane and peek into Brazil, Tanzania magic

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Ingredient of the week: Steak

By Lolita Bunde | 3 hours ago

Ingredient of the week: Steak

#FashionTips: Are you stuck in a fashion rut?

By Lolita Bunde | 5 hours ago

#FashionTips: Are you stuck in a fashion rut?

How to master the art of apology in your relationship

By Esther Muchene | 5 hours ago

How to master the art of apology in your relationship

Four misconceptions about sugar you should know

By Esther Muchene | 6 hours ago

Four misconceptions about sugar you should know

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