To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

National

Deputy President William Ruto was among the very first national leaders off the blocks. As soon as the five-judge bench finished pronouncing itself on the BBI Bill, he hit social media with a celebratory message. He welcomed the court verdict as divine, democratic and exempla...

By Special Correspondent | 12 hours ago

To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

How BBI judgment now exposes president to impeachment

Politics

How BBI judgment now exposes president to impeachment

By Jacob Ng’etich and Kamau Muthoni | 2 hours ago

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

National

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

By Isaiah Gwengi | 12 hours ago

Rich wazungus who invested in love but are now penniless

National

By Joackim Bwana and Weldon Kipkemoi | 12 hours ago

BBI ruling widens rift between judiciary and executive

National

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

BBI : The king must retreat and commune with the gods

National

By Patrick Muinde | 12 hours ago

Implement existing laws that protect the boy child, advocates urge

National

By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

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NATIONAL

Attorney General files a notice of Appeal on BBI ruling

By Winfrey Owino | 5 minutes ago

Attorney General files a notice of Appeal on BBI ruling

Climate change: Church must reclaim its role to make 'a little heaven down here'

By Rev Edward Buri | 6 hours ago

Climate change: Church must reclaim its role to make 'a little heaven down here'

Appeal or not Uhuru, Raila must now change course

By Kibe Mungai | 6 hours ago

Appeal or not Uhuru, Raila must now change course

When even the mighty weren’t spared in fight on corruption

By Kamau Ngotho | 6 hours ago

When even the mighty weren’t spared in fight on corruption

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COUNTIES

Coast music group that wowed Suluhu

Islamic quartet took on the Herculean task of composing a song in honour of visiting Tanzanian president in just three days.

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 12 hours ago

Coast music group that wowed Suluhu

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 12 hours ago

Is Karen Ward staring at a by-election after bribery conviction?

By Josephat Thiong'o | 17 hours ago

Kang'ata urges BBI promoters to explore parliamentary route

By Jacinta Mutura | 17 hours ago

Palestine Embassy hails Kenya over stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza

By Mireri Junior | 20 hours ago

Granny held over stolen nets

By Kevine Omollo | 21 hours ago

Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

By Jackline Inyanji | 1 day ago

Sh635m projects in Chebara lie in ruins

By Stephen Rutto | 1 day ago

The silent man; Philip Ochieng, laid to rest

By Caleb Kingwara and Anne Atieno | 1 day ago

ODM, UDA protest as police storm Ongwae's home over Bonchari by election

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 1 day ago

Youth leaders accuse NMS of harassment after City toilets' closure

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

List of Nairobi estates affected by power outage

By Fred Kagonye | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Kenya needs a new tax policy that will drive the economy forward

OPINION

Now more than ever, there is a great need to have a new tax policy that outlines the principles that will guide the Kenyan economy into prosperity..

By Ken Gichinga | 12 hours ago

I left well-paying job in US to do farming in my village

BUSINESS

Having lost millions he had saved while in the US, Jacktone Ambole embarked on aggressive mixed farming and it is paying off..

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 day ago

How to reap handsome returns by keeping tilapia in your backyard

MONEY & CAREERS

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

High fuel cost weighs down bodaboda operators

BUSINESS

By Noah Kipkemboi | 1 day ago

Farmer defies odds to make his fortune in parched land

MONEY & CAREERS

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

Money: More than a medium of exchange, a store of value

BUSINESS

By Meresia Aloo | 1 day ago

Why you need to start saving in your 20’s

BUSINESS

By Awal Mohammed | 1 day ago

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OPINION

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

By Julie Soweto Aullo | 1 day ago

This time, Judiciary must not cave in to Executive bullying

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

By Billow Khalid | 1 day ago

We have what it takes to build a great and prosperous nation

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

By Ken Opalo | 1 day ago

BBI court ruling a major victory for constitutionalism

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 1 day ago

Judiciary and Executive quarrel hurts Wanjiku

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POLITICS

Drive to enlist UDA members heats up with focus on posts

Uasin Gishu party coordinator Paul Kiprop allays fears that some officials are receiving preferential treatment in the new outfit.

By Steve Mkawale and Titus Too | 2 hours ago

By Steve Mkawale and Titus Too | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Past missteps haunt Coast’s unity attempt

Traditional turf wars, mistrust and selfish leaders and the influence of upcountry votes have impeded the unity quest ahead of 2022 elections.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI process is people driven, secretariat says

By Jacob Ng'etich | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Down but not out: Raila vows to appeal BBI ruling

By Betty Njeru | 18 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila Odinga reacts to BBI shock ruling

Known for his vocal character on Twitter, Odinga has – for the last two days – shied away from the platform.

By Brian Okoth | 19 hours ago

By Brian Okoth | 19 hours ago

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SPORTS

Bayern Munich chief rules out Erling Haaland transfer

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Bayern Munich chief rules out Erling Haaland transfer

Gor Mahia’s Vaz Pinto upbeat ahead of City Stars duel

By Washington Onyango | 1 hour ago

Gor Mahia’s Vaz Pinto upbeat ahead of City Stars duel

Zlatan Ibrahimovic out of Euro 2020

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic out of Euro 2020

Tottenham's Alli 'spotted kissing' Guardiola's daughter at rooftop bar

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Tottenham's Alli 'spotted kissing' Guardiola's daughter at rooftop bar

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Appeal or not Uhuru, Raila must now change course

Appeal or not Uhuru, Raila must now change course

By Kibe Mungai | 6 hours ago

When even the mighty weren’t spared in fight on corruption

When even the mighty weren’t spared in fight on corruption

By Kamau Ngotho | 6 hours ago

BBI ruling widens rift between judiciary and executive

BBI ruling widens rift between judiciary and executive

BBI ruling widens rift between judiciary and executive

Judiciary, Executive war now made worse. The five judges in their ruling declared Uhuru out of order for violating Chapter Six of the Constitution.

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

To celebrate BBI ruling portrays Ruto as insincere

By Special Correspondent | 12 hours ago

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

My uncle used to call me ‘judge’ even before I began my career in Judiciary

By Isaiah Gwengi | 12 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

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

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WORLD

U.S. fuel crisis eases as pipeline returns to normal after hack

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U.S. fuel crisis eases as pipeline returns to normal after hack

India records more than 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths

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India records more than 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths

Israel bombs Hamas Gaza chief’s home as fighting enters seventh day

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Israel bombs Hamas Gaza chief’s home as fighting enters seventh day

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections

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FACT CHECK

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday advised that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks.

By Reuters | 1 day ago

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

FACT CHECK

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The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

EXPLAINERS

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 2 days ago

Hey men, hymen has nothing to do with women's virginity

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The best way of knowing about a woman's sexual exploration is by asking her.

By Rosa Agutu | 2 hours ago

Kenya’s Covid-19 death toll crosses 3,000

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 17 hours ago

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Chebet Birir | 1 day ago

Covid-19: Eight deaths, 184 recoveries reported

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Meet teen making Shillings 1.9 million a day

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Meet teen making Shillings 1.9 million a day

Alex Rodriguez 'sends secret message' to ex Jennifer Lopez as he poses with daughters

By Mirror | 21 hours ago

Alex Rodriguez 'sends secret message' to ex Jennifer Lopez as he poses with daughters

Norway-based Kenyan promoter says business far from normalising

By Stevens Muendo | 21 hours ago

Norway-based Kenyan promoter says business far from normalising

Jacque Maribe celebrates motherhood as son turns seven

By Davis Muli | 23 hours ago

Jacque Maribe celebrates motherhood as son turns seven

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THE NAIROBIAN

Drunk woman in hot soup for calling neighbour a ‘pig in a smelly house’

Drunk woman in hot soup for calling neighbour a ‘pig in a smelly house’

By Lilian Chepkoech | 46 minutes ago

Soweto man in court for beating woman who laughed at him

Soweto man in court for beating woman who laughed at him

By Lilian Chepkoech | 3 hours ago

Curtains fall for veteran thespian who dreamed of playing Mandela

Curtains fall for veteran thespian who dreamed of playing Mandela

NEWS

By Joackim Bwana | 3 hours ago

Kentice Tikolo: ‘Boss Lady’ leaves mark in sports, career

Kentice Tikolo: ‘Boss Lady’ leaves mark in sports, career

SPORTS

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FARM KENYA

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

I overcame market stress to build poultry business

By Erastus Mulwa | 1 day ago

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 3 days ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

By Mirror | 41 minutes ago

Bridgerton's brand new spin-off set to focus on young Queen Charlotte

My word: Do you want it or is it peer pressure?

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My word: Do you want it or is it peer pressure?

Real-life Rapunzel hasn't cut her hair since she was five, now it's 6ft long

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Real-life Rapunzel hasn't cut her hair since she was five, now it's 6ft long

Reasons you should see a dermatologist

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