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By Brian Otieno | 4 hours ago

Ford Kenya quits NASA as Wetangula calls for funds audit

Woman arrested after businessman, whom she was with in lodging, dies

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Woman arrested after businessman, whom she was with in lodging, dies

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 3 hours ago

Man ‘slapped’ by Didmus Barasa speaks as Simba Arati offers advice

Western

Man ‘slapped’ by Didmus Barasa speaks as Simba Arati offers advice

By Mireri Junior | 5 hours ago

Direct graft war to counties, Poghisio urges President Uhuru

National

By Irissheel Shanzu | 5 hours ago

Omanyala equals national record as he reaches 100m semi-finals

Athletics

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 5 hours ago

Parents withdraw pupils from three schools in Laikipia over insecurity

Education

By James Munyeki | 5 hours ago

KeNHA Director-General Peter Mundinia sent on leave ahead of exit

National

By Brian Okoth | 7 hours ago

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CEOs' long-term outlook good for company’s growth

By Moses Omusolo | 1 hour ago

CEOs' long-term outlook good for company’s growth

Woman arrested after businessman, whom she was with in lodging, dies

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 3 hours ago

Woman arrested after businessman, whom she was with in lodging, dies

Jamaica sweeps women's 100m medals at Tokyo Olympics

By Standard Sports | 3 hours ago

Jamaica sweeps women's 100m medals at Tokyo Olympics

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NATIONAL

Anglican Church of Kenya gets it second female Bishop

By Eric Abuga | 7 hours ago

Anglican Church of Kenya gets it second female Bishop

Anglican Church of Kenya gets it second female Bishop

National

By Eric Abuga | 7 hours ago

Omtatah now goes to court over MPs' fresh move to change law

By Paul Ogemba | 12 hours ago

Omtatah now goes to court over MPs' fresh move to change law

Omtatah now goes to court over MPs' fresh move to change law

National

By Paul Ogemba | 12 hours ago

Can Ruto and his wheelbarrow juggernaut be stalled before the race proper?

By Special Correspondent | 12 hours ago

Can Ruto and his wheelbarrow juggernaut be stalled before the race proper?

Can Ruto and his wheelbarrow juggernaut be stalled before the race proper?

National

By Special Correspondent | 12 hours ago

Nine counties declared hot spots as hospitals experience scarcity of beds

By Hudson Gumbihi | 20 hours ago

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Nine counties declared hot spots as hospitals experience scarcity of beds

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COUNTIES

Miraa farmers say crop discriminated against

Miraa and Muguka farmers have decried numerous challenges including high levies and lack of government legislation on the stimulants.

By Phares Mutembei and Muriithi Mugo | 9 hours ago

Miraa farmers say crop discriminated against

By Phares Mutembei and Muriithi Mugo | 9 hours ago

Help us find her, man pleads over daughter missing for 15 months

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 9 hours ago

Hope for needy students as county chips in with annual sponsorship

By Boniface Gikandi | 11 hours ago

Ndeda : The forgotten outpost where only water, sand are free

By Isaiah Gwengi | 20 hours ago

Man handed death sentence for killing employer

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

Two year old child dies after falling from storey building

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Man found dead shortly after kin passes on

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 day ago

Man handed life sentence for sodomising six-year-old daughter

By Collins Kweyu | 1 day ago

Two men arrested for ‘gang-raping’ their friend’s girlfriend

By Brian Okoth | 1 day ago

Policeman jailed for 20 years for killing fisherman

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

25-year-old researcher killed by hippo in Lake Victoria

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

High Court orders Gem politician to pay Sh6 million for defaming his MP

By Olivia Odhiambo | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

CEOs' long-term outlook good for company’s growth

WORK LIFE

Chief executives should set aside short-term thinking in favour of a long haul to enhance growth..

By Moses Omusolo | 1 hour ago

Safaricom CEO takes home Sh202m

BUSINESS

According to the company’s latest annual report, Ndegwa’s basic pay for the year ended March 31, 2021, stood at Sh102.3 million..

By Frankline Sunday | 9 hours ago

Vodafone, Vodacom reap Sh22b from Safaricom dividend payout

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 20 hours ago

CBK moves to mop up excess dollars from the economy

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 20 hours ago

How to grow crunchy carrots that clients love

ENTERPRISE

By Jennifer Anyango | 20 hours ago

Tighten your belt, warns CBK as new taxes raise cost of living

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

State tasked over high fuel prices

NEWS

By Frankline Sunday | 2 days ago

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OPINION

Is Muturi the trump card for restless Mt Kenya?

By Patrick Mwai | 12 hours ago

Is Muturi the trump card for restless Mt Kenya?

Is technology to blame for rising sexual violations?

By Michael Kiptoo | 20 hours ago

Is technology to blame for rising sexual violations?

Why we should root for more ties with Indonesia

By Stephen Ndegwa | 20 hours ago

Why we should root for more ties with Indonesia

Kenya’s commitment against gender violence is welcome

By Aline KUSTER-MENAGER | 20 hours ago

Kenya’s commitment against gender violence is welcome

State must get it right to stop spread of killer coronavirus

By Editorial | 20 hours ago

State must get it right to stop spread of killer coronavirus

CARTOONS

Battle for Mt Kenya

Battle for Mt Kenya

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COLUMNISTS

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Let clerics give us directions on Covid rules and 2022 poll

By Ken Opalo | 20 hours ago

Yes, bring back national school feeding plan now

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 20 hours ago

Opinion should not distract our focus on August 9 polls

Why you cannot separate Information and hustling

By XN Iraki | 3 days ago

POLITICS

DP to tour Embu as Mt Kenya East politicians work towards charting own path

DP Ruto's visit will happen a week after Mt Kenya leaders backing President Uhuru Kenyatta held a meeting in Meru

By Ndungu Gachane | 7 hours ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Nasa affiliates yet to formalise their decision to quit

Days after their much-publicised plan to leave the National Super Alliance (Nasa), affiliate parties are yet to officially call it quits.

By Brian Otieno | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Kalonzo says Raila owes him no political debt in race for top seat

By Willis Oketch | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Uproar as Kisumu MCAs make another bonding trip to Tanzania

By Kevin Ogutu and Kevine Omollo | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Raila brokers truce among Kisii leaders in unity bid

The leaders who had a bitter fall-out after the Bonchari by-election where ODM's Pavel Oimeke won, reportedly agreed to unite ahead of 2022 election.

By Erick Abuga | 1 day ago

By Erick Abuga | 1 day ago

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SPORTS

FKF Premier League: Homeboyz disciplines Kariobangi Sharks

By Ben Ahenda | 41 minutes ago

FKF Premier League: Homeboyz disciplines Kariobangi Sharks

Jamaica sweeps women's 100m medals at Tokyo Olympics

By Standard Sports | 3 hours ago

Jamaica sweeps women's 100m medals at Tokyo Olympics

Sports Ministry vows to continue fight against doping after Otieno’s suspension from Olympics

By Standard Sports | 4 hours ago

Sports Ministry vows to continue fight against doping after Otieno’s suspension from Olympics

No Kenyans in 800m finals as Moraa misses mark in semi-finals

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan | 5 hours ago

No Kenyans in 800m finals as Moraa misses mark in semi-finals

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Let clerics give us directions on Covid rules and 2022 poll

Let clerics give us directions on Covid rules and 2022 poll

By Barrack Muluka | 12 hours ago

Is Muturi the trump card for restless Mt Kenya?

Is Muturi the trump card for restless Mt Kenya?

By Patrick Mwai | 12 hours ago

Hype, celebrity status is killing gospel industry

Hype, celebrity status is killing gospel industry

Hype, celebrity status is killing gospel industry

Currently, gospel ‘celebrities’ have gone contemporary, commercialised the ‘calling’ and brought the cool trendy lifestyle into the scene.

By Stevens Muendo | 10 hours ago

Can Ruto and his wheelbarrow juggernaut be stalled before the race proper?

Can Ruto and his wheelbarrow juggernaut be stalled before the race proper?

By Special Correspondent | 12 hours ago

CBK moves to mop up excess dollars from the economy

CBK moves to mop up excess dollars from the economy

By Dominic Omondi | 20 hours ago

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The legend of ‘Mrefu’, Kisii MCA Kepher Mogaka

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31^st July 2021

How record-high flood hit Soi Safari Lodge [2020]

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29^th July 2021

Heavy lifting: For the love of the potato

Heavy lifting: For the love of the potato

28^th July 2021

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

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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

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Monkey fight!

13^th July 2021

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WORLD

Self-proclaimed miracle healer Babu wa Loliondo is dead

By Betty Njeru and Agencies | 22 hours ago

Self-proclaimed miracle healer Babu wa Loliondo is dead

Ugandan opposition, activists denounce digital car tracker plan

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Ugandan opposition, activists denounce digital car tracker plan

France calls UK quarantine rules discriminatory, excessive

By Reuters | 2 days ago

France calls UK quarantine rules discriminatory, excessive

'Happy to see you': Ivory Coast political rivals hug in reconciliation push

By Reuters | 2 days ago

'Happy to see you': Ivory Coast political rivals hug in reconciliation push

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FACT CHECK

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 | 5 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 8 days ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 11 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

By Rose Kwamboka | 19 days ago

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

By Thomson Reuters Foundation | 20 days ago

Factbox: Italy's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 20 days ago

New dialysis centre saves patients from trips to Nairobi and Nakuru

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Antony Gitonga | 7 hours ago

Body calls for mental desks in county hospitals to curb suicide cases

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 20 hours ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 945 new cases, 16 deaths

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Curfew hours in 13 hotspot counties revised

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

US-based Kenyan rapper features American singer V. Rose in new song

By Stevens Muendo | 7 hours ago

US-based Kenyan rapper features American singer V. Rose in new song

VIDEO: Didmus Barasa denies slapping contractor, says he was telling him to zip up trouser

By Vincent Kejitan | 9 hours ago

VIDEO: Didmus Barasa denies slapping contractor, says he was telling him to zip up trouser

Tokyo Olympics: Kenyan boxer Nick Okoth gets massive support after giving interview in Sheng

By Vincent Kejitan | 1 day ago

Tokyo Olympics: Kenyan boxer Nick Okoth gets massive support after giving interview in Sheng

Kagwe: You can be vaccinated but still get Covid-19

By Vincent Kejitan | 1 day ago

Kagwe: You can be vaccinated but still get Covid-19

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THE NAIROBIAN

I support polygamy; Let me explain why

I support polygamy; Let me explain why

By Awuor Omino | 4 hours ago

Blood, sweat and tears: The story of Eldoret millionaires

Blood, sweat and tears: The story of Eldoret millionaires

By Fred Kibor | 7 hours ago

'Good’ schools were built of the rich

'Good’ schools were built of the rich

BLOGS

By Evelyn Jepkemei | 10 hours ago

Married women secretly desire open relationships

Married women secretly desire open relationships

FIREWORKS

By Diana Makokha | 13 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

New method to grow quality cane

New method to grow quality cane

By George Mbakaya | 1 day ago

Fishermen seek payout in Sh84 billion Mombasa bridge project

By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Women coffee farmers trained on value addition

By Jael Mboga | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five do’s and don’ts of gardening

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Five do’s and don’ts of gardening

Five uses of avocado you should try at home

By Lolita Bunde | 1 day ago

Five uses of avocado you should try at home

Easy recipe: Delicious carrot cake

By Chef Ali Mandhry | 1 day ago

Easy recipe: Delicious carrot cake

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By Lolita Bunde | 1 day ago

#FridayFashionInspo: Fashion blogger Keke Cameron is the definition of hot and trendy

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