BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

National

Three lawyers of great renown, Steve Ogolla, Charles Kanjama and Bobby Mkangi, now claim petitioners seeking to overturn the High Court’s Thursday ruling on BBI process will have a monumental task at the Court of Appeal. Ogolla, who spoke to The Standard

By Mireri Junior | 1 hour ago

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

National

Public Service Commission Chair Stephen Kirogo is dead

By Betty Njeru | 1 hour ago

Justice William Ouko appointed Supreme Court judge

National

Justice William Ouko appointed Supreme Court judge

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

ODM, UDA protest as police storm Ongwae's home over Bonchari by election

Nyanza

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 2 hours ago

Covid-19: Eight deaths, 184 recoveries reported

Health & Science

By Betty Njeru | 29 minutes ago

Ruto, Atwoli differ on BBI shock ruling

Politics

By Mireri Junior | 4 hours ago

Motorists to pay more for petrol

News

By Fred Obura | 6 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Rains to reduce starting today, Kenya Met says

By Fred Kagonye | 7 hours ago

Rains to reduce starting today, Kenya Met says

Muslims countrywide celebrate end of Ramadhan

By Benard Sanga and Kennedy Gachuhi | 19 hours ago

Muslims countrywide celebrate end of Ramadhan

Police officers found guilty of manslaughter plead for leniency

By Paul Ogemba | 19 hours ago

Police officers found guilty of manslaughter plead for leniency

CJ nominee Koome spells out vision for the Judiciary

By Brian Otieno | 19 hours ago

CJ nominee Koome spells out vision for the Judiciary

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COUNTIES

Youth leaders accuse NMS of harassment after City toilets' closure

They urge NMS to respect the contracts between them and Nairobi County which are still valid

By Mireri Junior | 3 hours ago

Youth leaders accuse NMS of harassment after City toilets' closure

By Mireri Junior | 3 hours ago

List of Nairobi estates affected by power outage

By Fred Kagonye | 4 hours ago

Police disperse Nyoro supporters in Murang’a

By Boniface Gikandi | 4 hours ago

Four die in Kibra floods

By Peter Muiruri | 5 hours ago

Appeal ruling, Governor Lee Kinyanjui tells BBI proponents

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 8 hours ago

Bungoma Governor Wangamati questioned over ‘unjustifiable expenditure’

By John Shilitsa | 19 hours ago

Senate to decide Wajir Governor Mohamud Abdi’s fate Monday

By Betty Njeru | 23 hours ago

Son of former Kisumu mayor found dead

By Kevine Omollo | 1 day ago

NMS closes public toilets in Nairobi CBD

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 day ago

Man who helped ex-KDF officer dispose of kin bodies jailed for 5 years

By John Mbuthia | 1 day ago

Ex-policeman shot dead in a botched robbery

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Kenyans borrow Sh1b daily from Safaricom via ‘Fuliza’

NEWS

Kenyans borrow nearly a billion shillings a day through Safaricom’s overdraft facility Fuliza. .

By Macharia Kamau | 19 hours ago

Safaricom shrugs off pandemic to post Sh68.6b profit

NEWS

Safaricom had projected to make pre-tax profit of between Sh91 billion and Sh94 billion for the year. .

By Frankline Sunday | 19 hours ago

Won't pay, can't pay: Engineer Litondo not paid Sh600m 37 years later

MONEY & CAREERS

By Kamau Muthoni | 19 hours ago

Chinese firms fight over Sh20b dam project

NEWS

By Macharia Kamau and Kamau Muthoni | 1 day ago

Safaricom profits drop by 6.8 percent to Sh68.7 billion

NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

Charter flights rule skies in Covid era

BUSINESS

By Fredrick Obura | 1 day ago

Balala seeks privatisation of game parks, tourism outfits

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

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OPINION

China's ban on Uyghur Muslims from fasting during Ramadan unfair

By Juan Carlos | 9 hours ago

China's ban on Uyghur Muslims from fasting during Ramadan unfair

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

By Peter Kimani | 13 hours ago

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

Goodbye ‘father of Kenyan journalism’ Philip Ochieng

By Alberto Leny | 19 hours ago

Goodbye ‘father of Kenyan journalism’ Philip Ochieng

Kenya can’t regulate its way out of aflatoxin menace

By Vivian Hoffmann | 19 hours ago

Kenya can’t regulate its way out of aflatoxin menace

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POLITICS

Bonchari, Juja by-elections in limbo as AG heads to Court of Appeal

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 13 hours ago

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Kabogo announces bid to run for president in 2022

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has said he will vie for the presidency in next year's elections.

By Ndungu Gachane | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI reggae stopped

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI ruling: Ruto, other leaders react to shock decision

By Betty Njeru | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro kicked out of House over bribery remarks

The Speaker asked the Kiharu MP if he indeed called members conmen, cowards, sell outs and traitors.

By Jacob Ng'etich | 1 day ago

By Jacob Ng'etich | 1 day ago

Ligi ya FKF Yarejea | #Zilizalaviwanjani

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SPORTS

Boxing legend Tyson to grace Okwiri's WBO title fight in Nairobi

By Ochieng Oyugi | 35 minutes ago

Boxing legend Tyson to grace Okwiri's WBO title fight in Nairobi

Kenyan boxers bow out of Russian tournament

By Ben Ahenda | 1 hour ago

Kenyan boxers bow out of Russian tournament

Premier League clubs agree renewal of TV deals worth Sh675b

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Premier League clubs agree renewal of TV deals worth Sh675b

High school students benefit from Urbanville Basketball camp

By Washington Onyango | 4 hours ago

High school students benefit from Urbanville Basketball camp

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ruto, Atwoli differ on BBI shock ruling

Ruto, Atwoli differ on BBI shock ruling

By Mireri Junior | 4 hours ago

Echoes: Reliving the era of Safari Rally and the Flying Sikh

Echoes: Reliving the era of Safari Rally and the Flying Sikh

By Amos Kareithi | 10 hours ago

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

BBI appeal: Lawyers claim chances of success low

Five High Court judges unanimously ruled that President Kenyatta cannot use the popular initiative route to institute changes to the Constitution.

By Mireri Junior | 1 hour ago

The day Samuel Wanjiru shell-shocked the world

The day Samuel Wanjiru shell-shocked the world

By Mutwiri Mutuota | 11 hours ago

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

Charles who? The anatomy of a great political silencing

By Peter Kimani | 13 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

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Policeman beaten to death in Congo Eid clashes

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

India’s Covid crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying

Merkel condemns synagogue attacks - spokesman

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Merkel condemns synagogue attacks - spokesman

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Taking the call in Gaza before Israel takes out the building

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FACT CHECK

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the country was seventh “on the leaderboard of vaccination in the world, but data shows Kenya at position 120.

By Africa Check | 1 hour ago

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

EXPLAINERS

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 22 hours ago

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

EXPLAINERS

By Fred Kagonye | 7 days ago

1,040 admitted as 392 test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kagwe said so far cumulative tests conducted stand at 1,737,168 since the first case was reported in March 2020.

By Patrick Vidija | 28 minutes ago

Covid-19: Eight deaths, 184 recoveries reported

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 29 minutes ago

Kenya still has fewer men than women in nursing: Here is why

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Gardy Chacha | 5 hours ago

Nakuru doctors perform historic neck tumour surgery on four-year-old boy

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 20 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Mfalme: When I became a DJ people laughed, now I’ve built mum a house

By Vincent Kejitan | 2 hours ago

Joe Mfalme: When I became a DJ people laughed, now I’ve built mum a house

Zari Hassan reignites beef with Wema Sepetu, mocks her weight loss

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Zari Hassan reignites beef with Wema Sepetu, mocks her weight loss

Ethical Fashion Podcast: African Contemporary Art

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 4 hours ago

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Anthony Mackie hints at 'Black Panther' sequel appearance

By Davis Muli | 5 hours ago

Anthony Mackie hints at 'Black Panther' sequel appearance

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THE NAIROBIAN

Firebrand keeping Kenyan politics honest

Firebrand keeping Kenyan politics honest

By Eric Nyakagwa | 38 seconds ago

Communities where donkeys are revered

Communities where donkeys are revered

By Caroline Chebet | 3 hours ago

Full list: Kenyan women who found love in the Nigerian pot

Full list: Kenyan women who found love in the Nigerian pot

FEATURES

By Cheptoek Boyo | 23 hours ago

Police, NYS recruits eat like kings while brainy comrades boil omena

Police, NYS recruits eat like kings while brainy comrades boil omena

FEATURES

By Kelvin Kamau | 23 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

By Erastus Mulwa | 6 hours ago

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 day ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Confessions: My husband's friend told me he brags about me, now I love him even more

By Mirror | 5 hours ago

Confessions: My husband's friend told me he brags about me, now I love him even more

Chrissy Teigen's vile celeb trolling - including nine-year-old child star

By Mirror | 6 hours ago

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Ethical fashion initiative: African Contemporary Art

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Ethical fashion initiative: African Contemporary Art

Prince Harry says he quit royal family because of 'what it did' to mum Princess Diana

By Mirror | 8 hours ago

Prince Harry says he quit royal family because of 'what it did' to mum Princess Diana