ELECTION 2022

Ultimately, the 2022 presidential contest narrows to a zero-sum game for citizens

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By Patrick Muinde | 7 hours ago

Ultimately, the 2022 presidential contest narrows to a zero-sum game for citizens

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Barrack Muluka: Why I won't be quick to send my congratulations to Martha Karua

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Kiraitu Murungi keen on 'decent exit' as challengers plot his poll defeat

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What running mate choices tell us about Azimio and Kenya Kwanza

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Impeached governors cannot vie, says CJ

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Kiraitu Murungi keen on 'decent exit' as challengers plot his poll defeat

Meru governor, who is seeking re-election, wants to maintain winning streak since 1992. Main rivals Senator Linturi and Woman Rep Mwangaza say time has come for Kiraitu to go.

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By Collins Kweyu | 12 hours ago

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By Irissheel Shanzu | 13 hours ago

Mirema murder: Mysterious life of mastermind in 'spiking cartel'

By Brian Okoth and Kamore Maina | 14 hours ago

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By Ishaq Jumbe | 15 hours ago

Fire razes Moi Girls High School Eldoret lab

By Faith Kutere | 17 hours ago

Nairobi Railway project to begin in two months

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 day ago

Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital new morgue can hold 300 bodies

By Nderitu Gichure | 1 day ago

Woman links partner to death of Egerton University student

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

Kilifi tourism college project to gobble up additional Sh6 billion

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Second grenade detonated in Kiambu

By George Njunge | 1 day ago

Tension quelled in distribution of stalls in a Homa Bay market Sh117.8 m

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Ex-Britam bosses to face trial over Sh1.1b 'theft'

BUSINESS

Former directors have been battling to stop the prosecution for eight years. Dispute started in 2014 when the four resigned and started Cytton Investments Limited..

By Paul Ogemba | 13 hours ago

Kenya to import 540,000 tonnes of maize to avert looming shortage

BUSINESS

Kenya opens a three-month window allowing licensed millers to import 540,000 tonnes of white maize to avert shortage; Treasury CS Yatani waives import duty..

By Patrick Alushula | 15 hours ago

Reprieve for ports authority in Sh1.9b tax battle with KRA

BUSINESS

By Kamau Muthoni | 15 hours ago

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TikTok plans big push into gaming

SCI & TECH

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By Tony Mbaya | 21 hours ago

Twelve per cent of Kenyans default on loans, says CRB

BUSINESS

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OPINION

What running mate choices tell us about Azimio and Kenya Kwanza

By Ken Opalo | 1 hour ago

What running mate choices tell us about Azimio and Kenya Kwanza

Conflicts have serious effects on food security

By Lynet Otieno | 7 hours ago

Conflicts have serious effects on food security

Sample breathtaking Western, Eastern beauty amid poll noise

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 7 hours ago

Sample breathtaking Western, Eastern beauty amid poll noise

Prioritise women candidates with history of human rights

By Irungu Houghton | 7 hours ago

Prioritise women candidates with history of human rights

Achieving AfCFTA dream through border efficiency

By Kevin Safari | 7 hours ago

Achieving AfCFTA dream through border efficiency

CARTOONS

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COLUMNISTS

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On the run: Kalonzo wakes up, jogging way to presidency

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An indecent proposal and a public rebuff

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Chiloba blames IEBC in tiff over areas without mobile network

IEBC said CA has not issued timelines on when they would conduct a physical survey. CA director-general said any physical verification must be done by the IEBC.

By Brian Otieno | 7 hours ago

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POLITICS

What happens if running mate withdraws few days to elections?

What happens when a governorship pair has been cleared by IEBC then a running mate withdraws from the race?

By Betty Njeru | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

When the witty and wiry carry the day in campaigns

By Amos Kareithi | 23 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto promises farmers cheap loans, better prices

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Two governor aspirants finally get running mates

Two ODM governor aspirants at the Coast have changed their running mates at the eleventh hour after facing major hitches.

By Patrick Beja, Renson Mnyamwezi and Hassan Baris | 1 day ago

By Patrick Beja, Renson Mnyamwezi and Hassan Baris | 1 day ago

Matatus along Waiyaki Way downed their tools in protest over lack of stages

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Matatus along Waiyaki Way downed their tools in protest over lack of stages

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The U.K. and Kenyan governments unveil the final design for the new central railway

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SPORTS

Mwalala calls for focus as title-chasing Homeboyz face Gor Mahia

By Washington Onyango | 41 minutes ago

Mwalala calls for focus as title-chasing Homeboyz face Gor Mahia

Kipsang to lead Kenyan charges in Birmingham

By Jonathan Komen | 1 hour ago

Kipsang to lead Kenyan charges in Birmingham

Rugby: MMUST versus Kabras to kick off Kabeberi Sevens on Saturday

By Washington Onyango | 8 hours ago

Rugby: MMUST versus Kabras to kick off Kabeberi Sevens on Saturday

Dortmund fire coach Marco Rose after just one season in charge

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Dortmund fire coach Marco Rose after just one season in charge

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

What running mate choices tell us about Azimio and Kenya Kwanza

What running mate choices tell us about Azimio and Kenya Kwanza

By Ken Opalo | 1 hour ago

Impeached governors cannot vie, says CJ

Impeached governors cannot vie, says CJ

By Allan Mungai | 2 hours ago

Kiraitu Murungi keen on 'decent exit' as challengers plot his poll defeat

Kiraitu Murungi keen on 'decent exit' as challengers plot his poll defeat

Kiraitu Murungi keen on 'decent exit' as challengers plot his poll defeat

Meru governor, who is seeking re-election, wants to maintain winning streak since 1992. Main rivals Senator Linturi and Woman Rep Mwangaza say time has come for Kiraitu to go.

By Phares Mutembei | 50 minutes ago

Ultimately, the 2022 presidential contest narrows to a zero-sum game for citizens

Ultimately, the 2022 presidential contest narrows to a zero-sum game for citizens

By Patrick Muinde | 7 hours ago

Barrack Muluka: Why I won't be quick to send my congratulations to Martha Karua

Barrack Muluka: Why I won't be quick to send my congratulations to Martha Karua

By Barrack Muluka | 7 hours ago

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Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

22 ^nd April 2022

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

21 ^st April 2022

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

11 ^th April 2022

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08 ^th April 2022

World’s most eccentric beards

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27 ^th March 2022

21-gun salute

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26 ^th March 2022

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

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25 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

Israel's ruling coalition becomes minority after lawmaker quits

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Israel's ruling coalition becomes minority after lawmaker quits

Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover face on air

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover face on air

Sri Lanka appoints nine new cabinet members

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

Sri Lanka appoints nine new cabinet members

U.S. says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina 'wrongly detained'

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

U.S. says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina 'wrongly detained'

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Explainer: Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?

Explainer: Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?

Factories in at least three states have been forced shut for hours as authorities struggled to handle demand.

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

By Stephanie Wangari | 2 days ago

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

By Patrick Vidija | 4 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 9 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 15 days ago

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By Patrick Alushula | 23 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Africities Summit highlights limited access to family planning

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

Global smoking rates fall for first time, but rise for kids, Africa - report

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Divorce and Christianity: Should we pull asunder what God has joined?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 4 days ago

Virility problems? Try onions

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Ayoki Onyango | 5 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

It's comeback season for Kenya's legendary celebrities

By Mkala Mwaghesha | 1 day ago

It's comeback season for Kenya's legendary celebrities

Just A Band announce return

By Alfayo Onyango | 1 day ago

Just A Band announce return

Pendo: I am a changed person from what was portrayed on TV

By Boniface Mithika | 1 day ago

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Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

By Fay Ngina | 1 day ago

Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

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THE NAIROBIAN

I ditched accounting to be a deejay

I ditched accounting to be a deejay

By Esther Dianah | 11 hours ago

Two foreigners refuse to leave court, claim they are too hungry to walk

Two foreigners refuse to leave court, claim they are too hungry to walk

By Lilian Chepkoech | 12 hours ago

Mutura's unwritten laws

Mutura's unwritten laws

By James Mwangi | 14 hours ago

Rihanna: I did not plan for the baby, I don't know when I ovulate

Rihanna: I did not plan for the baby, I don't know when I ovulate

ENTERTAINMENT

By Priscilla Kimani | 16 hours ago

I made a deal with the devil, was given two cats to feed blood in return

I made a deal with the devil, was given two cats to feed blood in return

FEATURES

By Jael Musumba | 16 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

How Vihiga got it right with forest restoration

How Vihiga got it right with forest restoration

By Hellen Miseda | 19 hours ago

Doors that sneak in disease into farms

By Dr Watson Messo | 19 hours ago

Tea sector needs new policies to boost income

By Nikko Tanui | 19 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

How to know your girlfriend has a 'Mubaba'

By Esther Muchene | 15 hours ago

How to know your girlfriend has a 'Mubaba'

Common fashion mistakes men constantly make

By Esther Muchene | 20 hours ago

Common fashion mistakes men constantly make

Why 'kienyeji' girls are more sexually curious than urban slay queens

By Elvince Joshua | 21 hours ago

Why 'kienyeji' girls are more sexually curious than urban slay queens

Rihanna welcomes first child with A$AP Rocky

By Lolita Bunde | 23 hours ago

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