Kenyan car dealer ‘abducted in Ethiopia’

Nairobi

The family of Windsor Motors Limited car dealer, Simon Waweru Njoroge, is appealing for help from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after Njoroge was allegedly abducted by an Ethiopian businessman over a Sh25 million deal gone sour. Njoroge was accused by the Ethiopian trade...

By Brian Okoth | 5 hours ago

Kenyan car dealer ‘abducted in Ethiopia’

Judge Ouko: I will restore public confidence in the Judiciary

Kenya

Judge Ouko: I will restore public confidence in the Judiciary

By Winfrey Owino | 48 minutes ago

Judge Ouko: Why I am the best man for the CJ job

Nairobi

Judge Ouko: Why I am the best man for the CJ job

By Betty Njeru | 7 hours ago

Violence on the rise, it’s time for intervention

Men's Health

By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

Obama welcomes verdict on killer cop Derek Chauvin

America

By Patrick Vidija | 8 hours ago

Nairobi CBD water supply shut down

Nairobi

By Betty Njeru | 4 hours ago

Ruto’s mumbo-jumbo on economy exposed ruling elite as out of touch

Politics

By Patrick Muinde | 17 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Homa Bay gangsters take advantage of curfew

The traders say the crime has seen them suffer a loss of over Sh12 million, call on the police to move swiftly and arrest the culprits.

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

Homa Bay gangsters take advantage of curfew

By James Omoro | 1 hour ago

Council of governors concerned by slow uptake of Covid vaccine

By Patrick Vidija | 2 hours ago

Laikipia Leader of Majority ousted

By James Munyeki | 3 hours ago

12 Ethiopians arrested in Embu to remain police custody

By Muriithi Mugo | 3 hours ago

Nyokabi murder suspect ‘attempted suicide’

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 3 hours ago

Antipas Nyanjwa, the document examiner who nailed authors of the Rwanda genocide

By Nzau Musau and Kamore Maina | 6 hours ago

5,000 gender violence cases reported in Covid-19 period

By Patrick Vidija | 6 hours ago

Court of Appeal President Justice William Ouko faces JSC panel

By Winfrey Owino | 8 hours ago

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

By Amos Kareithi | 16 hours ago

Man returns after 14 years to deal with news of his death

By Robert Amalemba | 17 hours ago

Dock Workers Union aspirants meet to resolve issues

By Patrick Beja | 17 hours ago

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ECONOMY

Remittances in March increase to Sh31.2 billion

MONEY & CAREERS

Remittances in March 2021 amounted to Sh31.2 billion.

By Fredrick Obura | 1 hour ago

Retailer Carrefour unveils share buyback after strong sales

BUSINESS NEWS

Carrefour agreed last month to buy Brazil’s third-biggest food retailer Grupo BIG for about $1.3 billion.

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Most photographed lodge in Taita to undergo upgrade

BUSINESS

By Philip Mwakio | 7 hours ago

Government ups fight with embattled tea agency bosses

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 9 hours ago

Over 500 delegates to grace ICEA Lion insurance forum

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 17 hours ago

New law spells tougher rules for financial reporting by State entities

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 17 hours ago

Sale of Kerosene dips 27pc on less cooking by the poor

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 17 hours ago

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WORLD

Rebels threaten to march on capital as Chad reels from president’s battlefield death

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Rebels threaten to march on capital as Chad reels from president’s battlefield death

Chad's new strongman emerges from father's shadow

By AFP | 2 hours ago

Chad's new strongman emerges from father's shadow

Uhuru and DRC President to sign bilateral agreements

By Jacob Ng'etich | 5 hours ago

Uhuru and DRC President to sign bilateral agreements

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POLITICS

Jubilee starts process to end pact with UDA party

Decision to part ways now frees Jubilee to discipline members allied to Deputy President William Ruto who has shown an inclination towards UDA.

By Allan Mungai | 17 hours ago

By Allan Mungai | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

In office illegally

Landmark ruling leaves officeholders in limbo, in a case brought to court by activist Okiya Omtata

By Muthoni Kamau and Judah Ben-Hur | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

One Kenya Alliance in fresh bid to bring in more leaders

By Moses Nyamori | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Election servers to be hosted in Kenya

By Awal Mohammed and Frankline Sunday | 1 day ago

POLITICS

CAS positions not recognised by law: High Court

Justice Antony Mrima said President Uhuru Kenyatta did not follow the Constitution on creation of public offices when setting up the positions.

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

Mahojiano ya uteuzi wa Jaji Mkuu, KCSE imekamilika leo, Ramadhan na Korona | MBIU YA KTN

VIDEO

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VIDEO

Absa GCEO exits: Absa Chief Executive Daniel Mminele steps down

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Institutions in charge of public procurement in E.AC encouraged to embrace the electronic method

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Uganda Visa spat: Kampala reacts to visa ban slapped on Ugandans

1 hour ago

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SPORTS

PHOTOS: Kabras Sugar plant over 500 trees

By Washington Onyango | 20 minutes ago

PHOTOS: Kabras Sugar plant over 500 trees

Kenya Pipeline thrash Ivory Coast side in Women's African Clubs Championship clash

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Kenya Pipeline thrash Ivory Coast side in Women's African Clubs Championship clash

VOLLEYBALL: Kenyan teams to kick off African Clubs Championship campaign in tough pools

By Washington Onyango | 5 hours ago

VOLLEYBALL: Kenyan teams to kick off African Clubs Championship campaign in tough pools

Liverpool owner apologises to Klopp after Super League turmoil

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Liverpool owner apologises to Klopp after Super League turmoil

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

Kitili Mwendwa: First Kenyan Chief Justice at 39

By Amos Kareithi | 16 hours ago

Man returns after 14 years to deal with news of his death

Man returns after 14 years to deal with news of his death

By Robert Amalemba | 17 hours ago

Antipas Nyanjwa, the document examiner who nailed authors of the Rwanda genocide

Antipas Nyanjwa, the document examiner who nailed authors of the Rwanda genocide

Antipas Nyanjwa, the document examiner who nailed authors of the Rwanda genocide

Antipas Nyanjwa was instrumental in the Arusha trials of Rwanda massacre suspects and detecting fraudulent land transaction documents in Kenya.

By Nzau Musau and Kamore Maina | 6 hours ago

Covid-19 jab: Can it affect women’s period cycle?

Covid-19 jab: Can it affect women’s period cycle?

By Dr Mercy Korir | 17 hours ago

Counties face probe over misuse of Sh7.7b Covid-related funds

Counties face probe over misuse of Sh7.7b Covid-related funds

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 17 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

15^th April 2021

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

15^th April 2021

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

14^th April 2021

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

14^th April 2021

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

09^th April 2021

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

24^th March 2021

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

17^th March 2021

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

11^th March 2021

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

11^th March 2021

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

11^th March 2021

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

19^th February 2021

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

17^th February 2021

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OPINION

Tax education should not be left to the taxman alone

By Francis Ayieko | 17 hours ago

Tax education should not be left to the taxman alone

Lake Naivasha’s fury and damage call for urgent action on climate change

By Editorial | 17 hours ago

Lake Naivasha’s fury and damage call for urgent action on climate change

Holding curfew violators overnight most insensitive

By Leonard Khafafa | 17 hours ago

Holding curfew violators overnight most insensitive

Potent mix of experience and new voices good for business growth

By Peter Opondo | 17 hours ago

Potent mix of experience and new voices good for business growth

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FACT CHECK

Hoax: Coca-Cola not giving out Sh9,000 cash awards to mark anniversary

Hoax: Coca-Cola not giving out Sh9,000 cash awards to mark anniversary

The link has no connection to the Coca-Cola company and those tricked into participating have no chance whatsoever of getting the promised cash.

By Patrick Vidija | 4 hours ago

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FACT CHECK

By Patrick Vidija | 8 days ago

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

FACT CHECK

By Macharia Kamau | 9 days ago

Violence on the rise, it’s time for intervention

MEN'S HEALTH

When personal problems come to a head, a section of distressed men resort to violence as an emotional outlet.

By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

Covid-19 jab: Can it affect women’s period cycle?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Dr Mercy Korir | 17 hours ago

Counties face probe over misuse of Sh7.7b Covid-related funds

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 17 hours ago

Board: No one has applied for Pfizer vaccine

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 17 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Meghan Markle's act of kindness for Chrissy Teigen when her son Jack died

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Meghan Markle's act of kindness for Chrissy Teigen when her son Jack died

DJ Crème admits to smoking weed for over 20 years

By Boniface Mithika | 1 hour ago

DJ Crème admits to smoking weed for over 20 years

Nadia Mukami mourns die-hard fan after train accident

By Fay Ngina | 2 hours ago

Nadia Mukami mourns die-hard fan after train accident

Queen thanks well-wishers for their kindness in first message about Philip's death

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Queen thanks well-wishers for their kindness in first message about Philip's death

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THE NAIROBIAN

Your MP doesn't care about you

Your MP doesn't care about you

By Edwin Wanjawa | 9 hours ago

Sonko vs. Badi: the scorecard

Sonko vs. Badi: the scorecard

By Hudson Gumbihi | 9 hours ago

No pads? No problem, try these reusable sanitary towels

No pads? No problem, try these reusable sanitary towels

CITYBIZ

By Mike Kihaki | 23 hours ago

Seven ways of owning land in Kenya

Seven ways of owning land in Kenya

MONEY

By Harold Ayodo | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Coffee farmers reap big as sector makes Sh17 billion

Coffee farmers reap big as sector makes Sh17 billion

By Lydiah Nyawira and Nderitu Gichure | 1 hour ago

Why maize farming is a bitter pill in North Rift

By Titus Too | 4 hours ago

Farmers to elect leaders under the new tea law

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 6 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five foods that lower cholesterol

By Esther Muchene | 2 hours ago

Five foods that lower cholesterol

What you need to know about different types of diets

By Derrick Oluoch | 3 hours ago

What you need to know about different types of diets

Actress Eva Mendes sparks debate, compares smacking children to domestic violence

By Mirror | 6 hours ago

Actress Eva Mendes sparks debate, compares smacking children to domestic violence

Tips on how to curb a sugar craving

By Lolita Bunde | 6 hours ago

Tips on how to curb a sugar craving