Jakoyo warned Raila against attending funerals

National

Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo warned Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga against attending funerals amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Odinga’s elder brother, Oburu Oginga, said when he spoke to Midiwo on Friday, he warned them against attending the...
Read More »

By Isaiah Gwengi | 30 minutes ago

Jakoyo warned Raila against attending funerals

Midiwo was in Nairobi to celebrate his children's academic milestones

Nyanza

Midiwo was in Nairobi to celebrate his children's academic milestones

By Olivia Odhiambo | 44 minutes ago

Chebukati: 2022 election results will be transmitted via multiple servers

National

Chebukati: 2022 election results will be transmitted via multiple servers

By Betty Njeru | 58 minutes ago

Isaac Mwaura calls for review of political party nomination rules

Politics

By Jael Mboga | 2 hours ago

36,254 candidates to join National schools

Education

By Betty Njeru | 4 hours ago

Court punishes man who allowed 7-year-old son drive Prado TX

Central

By Boniface Gikandi | 2 hours ago

Many buildings to come down in dual road plan

News

By Nderitu Gichure | 2 hours ago

.

NATIONAL

The final days of Chris Kirubi

By David Odongo | 8 hours ago

The final days of Chris Kirubi

KICC was once a 'compass' for locating places in town

By Hudson Gumbihi | 15 hours ago

KICC was once a 'compass' for locating places in town

How trip to Middle East ended up in a house in Thika

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 15 hours ago

How trip to Middle East ended up in a house in Thika

Shahbal complicates Joho's succession plan

By Patrick Beja | 15 hours ago

Shahbal complicates Joho's succession plan

.

COUNTIES

Man kills wife after allegedly catching her in bed with lover

Solomon Kiplimo is alleged to have killed his partner, 23, in the wee hours of Monday, June 14 after he allegedly caught her in bed with another man.

By Stephen Rutto | 1 hour ago

Man kills wife after allegedly catching her in bed with lover

By Stephen Rutto | 1 hour ago

Missing 11-year-old girl, Priscilla Naserian, found dead

By Peterson Githaiga | 4 hours ago

Atwoli Kileleshwa road sign burnt down, says it doesn't hurt him

By Jael Mboga | 5 hours ago

Siaya politician Florence Aluodo dies

By Olivia Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

Counties to shut down if Treasury does not release Sh102b, warns Wambora

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Failure of long rains spells doom for North Rift farmers

By Titus Too | 1 day ago

Rasanga returns as Siaya struggles with Covid-19 cases

By Olivia Odhiambo | 1 day ago

Why it is taboo to sell coffins in West Pokot

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 day ago

Body of Kilifi woman stolen from grave found dumped near river

By Willis Oketch | 1 day ago

Ndhiwa MP disburses Sh28.6m for needy students, vulnerable parents

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

KWS ranger airlifted to hospital after being gored by rhino [PHOTOS]

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

.

BUSINESS

Broke? Speak for yourself as wealthy Kenyans snap up luxury cars, bikes

MOTORING

New cars contain scores of microprocessors, and the shortage also affected many other firms, including phone companies..

By Wainaina Wambu | 10 hours ago

Taxman eyes share of Gikomba designer brands

FINANCIAL STANDARD

KRA has been poking his nose in these marketplaces, hitting most of the products sold here with higher tariffs..

By Dominic Omondi | 11 hours ago

It’s food delivery apps’ time to eat

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 15 hours ago

Tips to stay safe when transferring money via online platforms

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Sharon Kinyanjui | 15 hours ago

Kenyans’ lack of a taste for coffee now boils over

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Wainaina Wambu | 15 hours ago

How IMF left an indelible mark in this year’s Budget

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Macharia Kamau | 15 hours ago

Aloe vera farming wipes pastoralists tears of loss

MONEY & MARKET

By Bakari Angela | 15 hours ago

.

OPINION

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

By XN Iraki | 15 hours ago

The complex economics of the misunderstood Swahili lingo

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 15 hours ago

No one is really above a well-crafted 'get rich-quick’ scheme

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

By Babere Chacha and John Wahome | 15 hours ago

As Moi predicted, Presidency has become most vulnerable

Principle of checks and balances should be put into use to avoid conflict

By Macharia Munene | 1 day ago

Principle of checks and balances should be put into use to avoid conflict

.

POLITICS

Governors leave air conditioned offices to solidify political bases

Sitting county bosses are leaving nothing to chance as they face stiff competition from new entrants and their usual political rivals.

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Ex-Raila aide lays ground for Ruto's Nyanza visit

Raila’s aide Eliud Owalo described the visit as an economic transformation tour.

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Duale mocks Raila, Kalonzo union, says why it will flop

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Former Gubernatorial aspirant makes a U-turn, returns to ODM

By Winfrey Owino | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Bring it on, Ruto challenges Raila and Kalonzo

Deputy President William Ruto yesterday challenged ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to unite and face him in the next Election

By Allan Mungai | 2 days ago

By Allan Mungai | 2 days ago

Non degree holders to be locked out of the next general elections

VIDEO

Non degree holders to be locked out of the next general elections

1 hour ago

VIDEO

CJ Martha Koome's speech during the launch of IEBC 2020/24 strategy

1 hour ago

VIDEO

Wafula Chebukati: We have limited funding which only comes before election time

1 hour ago

VIDEO

All candidates have been placed in secondary schools keeping with 100% transition in public school

4 hours ago

.

SPORTS

Spain point finger at La Cartuja pitch after Sweden stalemate

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Spain point finger at La Cartuja pitch after Sweden stalemate

Eriksen sends first public message after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Eriksen sends first public message after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020

North Macedonia asks UEFA to investigate whether Arnautovic used racist language after goal

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

North Macedonia asks UEFA to investigate whether Arnautovic used racist language after goal

Copa America: Messi free kick not enough as Argentina held to draw by Chile

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Copa America: Messi free kick not enough as Argentina held to draw by Chile

.

THE STANDARD INSIDER

Midiwo was in Nairobi to celebrate his children's academic milestones

Midiwo was in Nairobi to celebrate his children's academic milestones

By Olivia Odhiambo | 44 minutes ago

Man kills wife after allegedly catching her in bed with lover

Man kills wife after allegedly catching her in bed with lover

By Stephen Rutto | 1 hour ago

Jakoyo warned Raila against attending funerals

Jakoyo warned Raila against attending funerals

Jakoyo warned Raila against attending funerals

Oburu, who eulogised him as a family man and one who was never afraid to speak his mind, said it has been a tough month for the family.

By Isaiah Gwengi | 31 minutes ago

The final days of Chris Kirubi

The final days of Chris Kirubi

By David Odongo | 8 hours ago

Broke? Speak for yourself as wealthy Kenyans snap up luxury cars, bikes

Broke? Speak for yourself as wealthy Kenyans snap up luxury cars, bikes

By Wainaina Wambu | 10 hours ago

.

PODCASTS

CROSSFIRE: Uhuru's legacy budget; more pain, huge debt

SEPETUKO PODCAST: Uhuru, tii sheria; Kenya si mali yako - Maraga na Mutunga

Podcast: Kenya slipping into anarchy; time to speak out - Maraga

THE POLITICS PODCAST: The Judiciary & Executive Standoff & BBI Politics

.

PICTURE POWER

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

Perilous trade: Market on the rail line at Mukuru slums

10^th June 2021

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

Washing dreadlocks: Jah man must be clean

10^th June 2021

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

Fare-thee-well Benjamin Ayimba

22^nd May 2021

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

Justin Muturi's cleansing ritual ahead of coronation

21^st May 2021

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

Run! Run! How man saw red in Rurii

21^st May 2021

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

.

TAKE A BREAK

How long can it take you to solve a Standard Crossword? Challenge yourself now...

Standard Gaming

Break the monotony, excercise your problem solving skills. Play today's Sudoku ...

Standard Gaming

Join our leaderboard today, FLEX your gaming intelect. Solve Cryptic Crossword Puzzle..

Standard Gaming

.

WORLD

UK’s Johnson delays COVID reopening by a month, citing Delta variant risk

By Reuters | 28 minutes ago

UK’s Johnson delays COVID reopening by a month, citing Delta variant risk

Hindu community in Pakistan's Peshawar outraged over illegal construction at 3,000-year-old temple

By Standard Reporter | 1 hour ago

Hindu community in Pakistan's Peshawar outraged over illegal construction at 3,000-year-old temple

Indian Army assists Covid vaccination drive in remote villages

By Standard Reporter | 18 hours ago

Indian Army assists Covid vaccination drive in remote villages

President Lungu fine after fainting at National Ceremony, State House says

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

President Lungu fine after fainting at National Ceremony, State House says

.

FACT CHECK

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

While there may be some children who are at a higher risk of getting the severe disease, those children potentially could be prioritised

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

Is foetal tissue used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines?

FACT CHECK

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine: 'I cannot risk introducing something strange in my body'

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga | 9 days ago

AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The company said the participants in the trial were unvaccinated adults older than 18 years with confirmed exposure to a person with the coronavirus

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

CNN anchor discloses her battle with ovarian cancer on TV

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 16 hours ago

Covid-19: 156 in ICU as Kenya records 344 new cases

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 21 hours ago

What does waiving intellectual rights for Covid-19 jabs mean?

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By World Economic Forum | 1 day ago

Subscribe to The Standard epaper

The Standard

Read The Standard newspaper without interuption on all your devices.

The Nairobian

Read The Nairobian newspaper for Sh35.00 only.

Travelog

Read the Travelog magazine online for FREE

.

ENTERTAINMENT

Twitter must register as a business in Nigeria before its suspension is lifted, says government

By Davis Muli | 1 hour ago

Twitter must register as a business in Nigeria before its suspension is lifted, says government

Gone Girl's Lisa Banes dead aged 65 after tragic electric scooter hit-and-run

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Gone Girl's Lisa Banes dead aged 65 after tragic electric scooter hit-and-run

Footprints in Kwale that locals say belong to a god

By Tobias Chanji | 3 hours ago

Footprints in Kwale that locals say belong to a god

Atwoli speaks after road sign burned down in Kileleshwa

By Fay Ngina | 5 hours ago

Atwoli speaks after road sign burned down in Kileleshwa

.

THE NAIROBIAN

Do cultural elders have any relevance in modern politics?

Do cultural elders have any relevance in modern politics?

By Eric Nyakagwa | 4 hours ago

The child is mine: Married woman and workmate fight over child's real father

The child is mine: Married woman and workmate fight over child's real father

By Julius Chepkwony | 9 hours ago

Man busted growing weed in quarter acre farm

Man busted growing weed in quarter acre farm

BREAKING NEWS

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

Room service: Nairobi sex workers are now working from home

Room service: Nairobi sex workers are now working from home

CAPITAL FEATURE

By The Nairobian Reporter | 1 day ago

.

FARM KENYA

When nasal discharge is a sign of disease

When nasal discharge is a sign of disease

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 1 hour ago

Why your nine-month-old chicken are yet to start laying eggs

By Dr Watson Messo | 2 hours ago

Secrets for bumper tomato harvest

By George Mbakaya | 4 hours ago

.

EVE WOMAN

Epilepsy awareness: Safety tips in the kitchen for persons with epilepsy

By Fredrick Beuchi Mboya | 2 hours ago

Epilepsy awareness: Safety tips in the kitchen for persons with epilepsy

How do I become a better partner in my relationship?

By Chris Hart | 3 hours ago

How do I become a better partner in my relationship?

Five reasons why you are always broke

By Lolita Bunde | 4 hours ago

Five reasons why you are always broke

Passionate Kate Middleton teams up with Jill Biden with bid to help pre-school kids

By Mirror | 4 hours ago

Passionate Kate Middleton teams up with Jill Biden with bid to help pre-school kids