Musalia Mudavadi criticises ‘No BBI, No Election’ rhetoric

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Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi has criticised the referendum's influence on the 2022 General Election, saying "Kenya is not living in a constitutional vacuum". He was responding to Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) boss Franci...
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By Jael Mboga | 2 hours ago

Musalia Mudavadi criticises ‘No BBI, No Election’ rhetoric

Health PS Mochache urges faster uptake of second Covid-19 jab

Health & Science

Health PS Mochache urges faster uptake of second Covid-19 jab

By Betty Njeru | 2 hours ago

Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

Western

Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

By Wellingtone Nyongesa | 56 minutes ago

EU: Kenya has potential to boost regional peace, stability

National

By Jael Mboga | 4 hours ago

Activists in court to force State to reveal details of SGR loan

News

By Joackim Bwana | 2 hours ago

University students who missed dream courses to make fresh pick

Education

By Augustine Oduor | 13 hours ago

Why Ruto must jump ship in good time

Politics

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LATEST

Update: All workers at collapsed Kangemi bridge accounted for- KeNHA

By Betty Njeru | 29 minutes ago

Update: All workers at collapsed Kangemi bridge accounted for- KeNHA

Bar manager killed after confronting man who was with his girlfriend in guest room

By Caleb Kingwara | 31 minutes ago

Bar manager killed after confronting man who was with his girlfriend in guest room

Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

By Wellingtone Nyongesa | 56 minutes ago

Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

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NATIONAL

The origin of the land mess at Embakasi company

By Hudson Gumbihi | 6 hours ago

The origin of the land mess at Embakasi company

The origin of the land mess at Embakasi company

National

By Hudson Gumbihi | 6 hours ago

New measures in fight against FGM

By David Njaaga | 11 hours ago

New measures in fight against FGM

New measures in fight against FGM

National

By David Njaaga | 11 hours ago

Lack of resources stalls police war on gender violence

By Winfrey Owino | 13 hours ago

Lack of resources stalls police war on gender violence

Lack of resources stalls police war on gender violence

National

By Winfrey Owino | 13 hours ago

Koome mourns Zambia’s Mambilima as beacon of legal profession

By Mireri Junior | 17 hours ago

Koome mourns Zambia’s Mambilima as beacon of legal profession

Koome mourns Zambia’s Mambilima as beacon of legal profession

National

By Mireri Junior | 17 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Update: All workers at collapsed Kangemi bridge accounted for- KeNHA

KeNHA, in a status update on Monday evening, said one person injured during the collapse is admitted to hospital but in stable condition.

By Betty Njeru | 29 minutes ago

Update: All workers at collapsed Kangemi bridge accounted for- KeNHA

By Betty Njeru | 29 minutes ago

Bar manager killed after confronting man who was with his girlfriend in guest room

By Caleb Kingwara | 31 minutes ago

Kisii Members Club closed

By Eric Abuga | 1 hour ago

New law in offing to aid waste reuse

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 2 hours ago

Court of Appeal sittings resume in Kisumu, Mombasa

By Paul Ogemba | 12 hours ago

Woman demands Sh25 million from Kenneth Lusaka for her unborn child

By Paul Ogemba | 13 hours ago

Man, 42, arrested over defilement, killing of 10-year-old pupil

By Nikko Tanui | 17 hours ago

Four people rescued, several trapped as bridge collapses on Waiyaki Way

By Mireri Junior | 18 hours ago

Covid-19 stigma: School sends home children of man discharged from isolation centre

By Kevin Ogutu | 21 hours ago

Pirates take over Lake Victoria

By Isaiah Gwengi | 1 day ago

Boat makers’ trade slowly dying as clients prefer modern ones

By Mactilda Seline Mbenywe | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

We rarely get orders these days as we used to, says a family of blacksmiths

ENTERPRISE

They are facing stiff competition from metal fabrication shops that make better tools using modern technology, and in large quantities..

By Gerald Mutethia | 3 hours ago

Modern knives killing abarait trade among the Turkana

ENTERPRISE

The demand for the lethal wrist knife is falling fast, almost rendering many blacksmiths in the region jobless..

By Mike Ekutan | 3 hours ago

Traders throng Mombasa for KRA's big sale

NEWS

By Benard Sanga | 6 hours ago

SMEs must re-examine their business models

OPINION

By Soromfe Uzomah | 13 hours ago

Kenyans’ poor tea culture: Blame it on sugar and milk

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By Graham Kajilwa | 13 hours ago

Why fuel is costlier in your town than in other areas

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Fredrick Obura | 13 hours ago

Hotels record higher uptake of local tourists

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 13 hours ago

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OPINION

From despair to hope: Time to change NEP narrative

By Jane Marriott | 13 hours ago

From despair to hope: Time to change NEP narrative

Advise to women by WHO on not to drink alcohol was in bad taste

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 13 hours ago

Advise to women by WHO on not to drink alcohol was in bad taste

Even the best relationships could use a breather every now and then

By Judith Mukiri Mwobobia | 13 hours ago

Even the best relationships could use a breather every now and then

Blimey, we are now naming elephants!

By Ted Malanda | 1 day ago

Blimey, we are now naming elephants!

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POLITICS

Mileage allowance is the biggest cartel business, says Kandara MP Alice Wahome

Alice Wahome accused the Parliamentary Service Commission of not streamlining the mileage allowances.

By Jael Mboga | 1 hour ago

By Jael Mboga | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Grand plan behind Uhuru and Raila 2022 election coalition pact

The game plan is to bring on board all political parties backing the Building Bridges Initiative to support one candidate for the presidency.

By Moses Nyamori | 13 hours ago

POLITICS

Gloria Orwoba moves to court to challenge rule on degrees for politicians

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru drops erstwhile loyalists as Raila joins kitchen cabinet

By Nzau Musau | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Shahbal ditches Jubilee, eyes ODM ticket

Shahbal contested for the seat twice against Joho and came second.

By Patrick Beja and Benard Sanga | 1 day ago

By Patrick Beja and Benard Sanga | 1 day ago

SRC to suspend salary reviews for two years

VIDEO

SRC to suspend salary reviews for two years

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VIDEO

358,700 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine donated by Denmark arrive in Kenya

4 hours ago

VIDEO

Your money: How to use your severance pay to rebuild your finances

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VIDEO

Political Point: DP Ruto mobilizes MPs as Jubilee fallout puts him at crossroads

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SPORTS

UEFA turn down request for stadium to be lit up in rainbow colours in protest against anti-gay policy

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

UEFA turn down request for stadium to be lit up in rainbow colours in protest against anti-gay policy

North Macedonia's Angelovski to step down after Euro 2020 exit

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

North Macedonia's Angelovski to step down after Euro 2020 exit

How attending car flag-off at KICC with his father inspired Onkar Rai Safari Rally dream

By Ochieng Oyugi | 2 hours ago

How attending car flag-off at KICC with his father inspired Onkar Rai Safari Rally dream

Copa America: Vidal own goal breaks Uruguay drought in 1-1 draw with Chile

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Copa America: Vidal own goal breaks Uruguay drought in 1-1 draw with Chile

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Modern knives killing abarait trade among the Turkana

Modern knives killing abarait trade among the Turkana

By Mike Ekutan | 3 hours ago

The origin of the land mess at Embakasi company

The origin of the land mess at Embakasi company

By Hudson Gumbihi | 6 hours ago

Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

The shores of Lake Victoria around Bunyala, or in the language of Morton ‘the bay of Manyara’, have seen the better part of human activity.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa | 56 minutes ago

Kenyans’ poor tea culture: Blame it on sugar and milk

Kenyans’ poor tea culture: Blame it on sugar and milk

By Graham Kajilwa | 13 hours ago

Why fuel is costlier in your town than in other areas

Why fuel is costlier in your town than in other areas

By Fredrick Obura | 13 hours ago

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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

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PICTURE POWER

Chris Kirubi requiem

Chris Kirubi requiem

18^th June 2021

Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

Nairobi’s Greenpark Terminus goes live

18^th June 2021

Best of the Euro 2020

Best of the Euro 2020

16^th June 2021

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

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WORLD

Covid eases but US won't join EU in opening borders

By AFP | 1 hour ago

Covid eases but US won't join EU in opening borders

WHO setting up hub to make COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

WHO setting up hub to make COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa

Let the vaccinated travel, UK air industry demands

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Let the vaccinated travel, UK air industry demands

Ethiopians to vote in what government bills as first free election

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Ethiopians to vote in what government bills as first free election

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FACT CHECK

Six foods that rev up your ‘engine’

Six foods that rev up your ‘engine’

Dr Wanjala: There are no myths in these issues, all facts and points are backed by scientific evidence, research and studies.

By Ayoki Onyango | 1 day ago

Regulations for the new Covid-19 hotspot zone

By Jael Mboga | 4 days ago

Posts falsely suggest that Abiy Ahmed's Nobel Peace Prize is up for revocation

By AFP Fact Check | 4 days ago

Why vaccinating children for Covid-19 is not a priority

By Jael Mboga | 8 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 16 days ago

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

By Jael Mboga | 16 days ago

Health PS Mochache urges faster uptake of second Covid-19 jab

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 2 hours ago

Over 350,000 Covid-19 vaccines from Denmark land at JKIA

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 15 hours ago

Covid-19: 103 in ICU as 218 test positive in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 20 hours ago

Suicide among leading causes of death in teens – report

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 21 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Do the Beibers have their eyes set on politics?

By Peris Wambugu | 1 hour ago

Do the Beibers have their eyes set on politics?

TV anchor Shiksha Arora robbed, strangled in globe roundabout

By Fay Ngina | 1 hour ago

TV anchor Shiksha Arora robbed, strangled in globe roundabout

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson 'split' amid fresh cheating allegations

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson 'split' amid fresh cheating allegations

Overprotected? Timeline of key events in Britney Spears journey from teen phenom to guardianship

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Overprotected? Timeline of key events in Britney Spears journey from teen phenom to guardianship

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THE NAIROBIAN

We enjoyed a jolly intimate affair with senate speaker since 2018, woman tells court

We enjoyed a jolly intimate affair with senate speaker since 2018, woman tells court

By Paul Ogemba | 41 minutes ago

Strange laws: Keeping a dog older than four months is illegal in Kenya

Strange laws: Keeping a dog older than four months is illegal in Kenya

By Esther Dianah | 2 hours ago

Magoha tells varsities to stop offering ‘copy-cat’ courses to students

Magoha tells varsities to stop offering ‘copy-cat’ courses to students

NEWS

By Stephen Mburu | 6 hours ago

Will Uhuru’s Nasa backing change 2022 equation?

Will Uhuru’s Nasa backing change 2022 equation?

POLITICS

By Eric Nyakagwa | 18 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Mistakes to avoid in making compost

Mistakes to avoid in making compost

By George Mbakaya | 1 day ago

From an accountant to mushroom farmer

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

Ndengu farmers see hope in getting cash crop status

By Philip Muasya | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Can we be friends? Dating apps say intimacy isn’t everything in a post-pandemic world

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Can we be friends? Dating apps say intimacy isn’t everything in a post-pandemic world

Kardashian Curse: Kendall Jenner slams 'offensive' idea, insists exes are to blame

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Kardashian Curse: Kendall Jenner slams 'offensive' idea, insists exes are to blame

How do I repair relationship with my sister?

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How do I repair relationship with my sister?

Pregnancy: When and why you should get ultrasounds

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

Pregnancy: When and why you should get ultrasounds