How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

Politics

Deputy President William Ruto’s political path could get rockier if allies of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga make good their threats to impeach him in the National Assembly. Buoyed by Thursday’s victory on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2...

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How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

Money Maker: Mama Mboga knows her stock will sell

Money & Careers

Money Maker: Mama Mboga knows her stock will sell

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Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

Health & Science

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

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Bensoul on soul music, Sauti Sol and Ben Pol

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Health & Science

By Michael Arunga | 23 minutes ago

Is President Suluhu the solution to the frosty EAC relations?

Africa

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Nyeri tycoon accused of son’s murder dies

Central

By Clement Masombo | 8 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

By James Wanzala | 8 hours ago

Standard Group, Unicef ink deal on child rights

The death of a god

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

The death of a god

Tuju awarded for role in championing gender rights

By Jennifer Anyango | 14 hours ago

Tuju awarded for role in championing gender rights

Linturi was arrested for fraud: Matiang’i

By Fred Kagonye | 17 hours ago

Linturi was arrested for fraud: Matiang’i

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COUNTIES

County could have lost Sh 2.8 billion to ghost workers

Leadership has been put under task to explain how the devolved unit lost Sh2.8 billion in salaries allegedly paid to ghost workers.

By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae | 8 hours ago

County could have lost Sh 2.8 billion to ghost workers

By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae | 8 hours ago

Key suspect in Jennifer Wambua murder arrested

By Brian Okoth | 9 hours ago

Four killed in Gilgil road accident

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 10 hours ago

Southern Bypass crash: Ngugi, a man of the people

By Mate Tongola | 14 hours ago

Battle to replace Bonchari MP heats up

By Erick Abuga | 16 hours ago

17,000 free mosquito nets stolen in Kisumu

By Harold Odhiambo | 18 hours ago

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

By Denish Ochieng | 18 hours ago

Kemsa resumes supplies to Kakamega County

By Benard Lusigi | 18 hours ago

BBI Bill: Wajir civil groups protest addition of 70 constituencies

By Patrick Vidija | 22 hours ago

Trader to plead to charges of forging land documents

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

Taita-Taveta University gets new VC

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

MONEY & CAREERS

The idea for Picnics By Njoki, came about at her friends birthday party when the guests were asked to bring their own picnic sets..

By Vivianne Wandera | 48 minutes ago

First ship to dock Lamu Port on May 20

BUSINESS

The gigantic ship, owned by the Denmark-based Maersk Logistic Shipping Line, will be fitted with cargo handling gear for loading and offloading..

By Patrick Beja | 7 hours ago

CBK to liquidate Charterhouse

BUSINESS NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 17 hours ago

Capital markets approves Crown Paints rights issue

BUSINESS NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 18 hours ago

Kenatco’s 25-year journey to break free from bankruptcy

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Wainaina Wambu | 19 hours ago

Standard Group launches interactive digital content platform

BUSINESS

By Peter Theuri | 20 hours ago

Of Fort Smith and history that Kenyans chose to forget

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By XN Iraki | 20 hours ago

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WORLD

Ousting hold-out regional governor, Congo's president tightens control

By Reuters | 21 hours ago

Ousting hold-out regional governor, Congo's president tightens control

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

By Standard Reporter | 22 hours ago

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

By A.P | 1 day ago

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

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POLITICS

Wajir Governor Abdi Mohamud’s impeachment trial begins next week

The county assembly cited the actions of the county boss to be in breach of Articles 235 of the Constitution.

By Brian Otieno | 13 hours ago

By Brian Otieno | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto reacts to BBI vote outcome

DP says he respects the outcome of the vote and will respect Kenyans' choice during the referendum

By Mireri Junior | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee to contest ruling on expelled senators

By Jennifer Anyango | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee, UDA in war of words over MPs monthly subscription

By Moses Nyamori | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

How Uhuru, Raila clipped BBI attack

President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila used both carrot and stick to whip the MPs to support the Bill.

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 1 day ago

Standard Group officially relaunches it's E-Paper platform with a new improved user experience

VIDEO

Standard Group officially relaunches it's E-Paper platform with a new improved user experience

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VIDEO

Senator Gideon Moi joined a section of Muslim leaders for the Iftar a fast-breaking meal

8 hours ago

VIDEO

World Password Day: Push on boosting cyber security and to safeguard online information

8 hours ago

VIDEO

History as country embarks on wildlife census exercise starting at Shimba Hills National Reserve

9 hours ago

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SPORTS

Kenyan volleyball superstar reveals how his father influenced him

By Rodgers Eshitemi and Jeff Mogire | 1 hour ago

Kenyan volleyball superstar reveals how his father influenced him

Super League rebels face sanctions after nine clubs sign deal with UEFA

By Waweru Titus | 2 hours ago

Super League rebels face sanctions after nine clubs sign deal with UEFA

Kenya ready for WRC Safari Rally, Kimathi says

By Odero Charles | 4 hours ago

Kenya ready for WRC Safari Rally, Kimathi says

Kenyan referees to officiate at Tokyo Olympics

By Washington Onyango | 5 hours ago

Kenyan referees to officiate at Tokyo Olympics

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kenyan volleyball superstar reveals how his father influenced him

Kenyan volleyball superstar reveals how his father influenced him

By Rodgers Eshitemi and Jeff Mogire | 1 hour ago

Don’t make a mistake that will trouble Kenya for long

Don’t make a mistake that will trouble Kenya for long

By Barrack Muluka | 2 hours ago

How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

The idea for Picnics By Njoki, came about at her friends birthday party when the guests were asked to bring their own picnic sets.

By Vivianne Wandera | 48 minutes ago

Money Maker: Mama Mboga knows her stock will sell

Money Maker: Mama Mboga knows her stock will sell

By Peter Theuri | 2 hours ago

How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

How Ruto's big numbers in House failed

By Allan Mungai and Brian Otieno | 8 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

24^th April 2021

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

23^rd April 2021

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

23^rd April 2021

Church group arrested for curfew violation

Church group arrested for curfew violation

22^nd April 2021

Judo: Fighting it out

Judo: Fighting it out

22^nd April 2021

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

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OPINION

Suluhu charmed her way into Kenyans’ hearts

By Patrick Khaemba | 2 hours ago

Suluhu charmed her way into Kenyans’ hearts

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

By The Standard | 2 hours ago

Long holiday offers parents time to engage their children

Malaria vaccine working amid global pandemic

By Michael Kiptoo | 3 hours ago

Malaria vaccine working amid global pandemic

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

By Njonjo Kihuria | 8 hours ago

Allow the well-to-do get the commercial Covid-19 vaccines

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FACT CHECK

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

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

The speed limits in Kenya are 50 km/h in town and 110 km/h outside of towns and cities.

By Fred Kagonye | 16 hours ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 2 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 10 days ago

Covid-19: Last drop of the drip left my mother cured

HEALTH & SCIENCE

At 77 and hypertensive, she precariously hung onto life. Her oxygen levels were dipping dangerously to between 40 and 50.

By Michael Arunga | 23 minutes ago

Ebola drug treating Covid-19 ‘in two days’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 8 hours ago

568 test positive for Covid-19, positivity rate at 6.3 per cent

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Too Jared | 15 hours ago

Five more test positive for Indian Covid-19 variant in Kisumu

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 17 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jemutai: Hamo asked for DNA test

By Vincent Kejitan | 16 hours ago

Jemutai: Hamo asked for DNA test

Keeping up with celebrities: the never ending splits

By Alfayo Onyango | 20 hours ago

Keeping up with celebrities: the never ending splits

Ethical Fashion Podcast: Meet Uganda's top model agent Joram Muzira

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 20 hours ago

Ethical Fashion Podcast: Meet Uganda's top model agent Joram Muzira

Marilyn Nduku: Catch me dead wearing bright eye shadow

By Solomon Koko | 20 hours ago

Marilyn Nduku: Catch me dead wearing bright eye shadow

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THE NAIROBIAN

Miserable couples bid for freedom after kids leave nest

Miserable couples bid for freedom after kids leave nest

By Nairobian reporter | 23 minutes ago

Female cop wed two junior officers

Female cop wed two junior officers

By Nairobian reporter | 14 hours ago

Sleeping with the fishes: Sagana's flowing graveyard

Sleeping with the fishes: Sagana's flowing graveyard

NEWS

By Ndungu Gachane | 14 hours ago

Mzee Kibor now seeks heavenly riches

Mzee Kibor now seeks heavenly riches

NEWS

By Fred Kibor | 19 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

By Brian Kisanji | 1 day ago

Windfall as farmers get superior quality coffee

By Lydia Nyawira | 1 day ago

Crackdown starts against farmers flouting potato packaging rule

By Japheth Makau | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

My leg was amputated after I was denied medical attention

By Stephen Rutto | 19 hours ago

My leg was amputated after I was denied medical attention

Ethical Fashion Initiative: Meet Uganda's Top Model Agent Joram Muzira

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 19 hours ago

Ethical Fashion Initiative: Meet Uganda's Top Model Agent Joram Muzira

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’

By Mirror | 20 hours ago

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’

Six top tips for 'uncoupling' after lockdown as couples fear separation anxiety

By Mirror | 21 hours ago

Six top tips for 'uncoupling' after lockdown as couples fear separation anxiety