ELECTION 2022

Why Raila was absent from the National Prayer Breakfast

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The National Prayer Breakfast was held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday, May 26.
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By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

Why Raila was absent from the National Prayer Breakfast

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

National

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 38 minutes ago

What Honda CR-V offers: its strengths and weaknesses

Motoring

What Honda CR-V offers: its strengths and weaknesses

By Mate Tongola | 8 minutes ago

US offers Sh233m bounty for two suspects wanted for drug, wildlife crimes

National

By Betty Njeru | 48 minutes ago

FIFA World Cup trophy lands in Kenya

Football

By Ochieng Oyugi | 1 hour ago

Sonko and suspended judge Chitembwe set for faceoff as tribunal sworn in

National

By Paul Ogemba | 33 minutes ago

Concern as avocado thieves raid farms in Murang'a

Farm Kenya

By Jennifer Anyango | 4 hours ago

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LATEST

Man United financial losses widen as broadcast revenue slips

By Reuters | 13 minutes ago

Man United financial losses widen as broadcast revenue slips

Domestic violence puts victims in danger of mental health illnesses

By Jacinta Njihia | 14 minutes ago

Domestic violence puts victims in danger of mental health illnesses

Vihiga County recognised for its climate action plans

By Hellen Miseda | 21 minutes ago

Vihiga County recognised for its climate action plans

Livestock market re-opens as security improves

By Michael Saitoti | 27 minutes ago

Livestock market re-opens as security improves

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NATIONAL

Ruto catches Karua by surprise as he breaks protocol

Ruto catches Karua by surprise as he breaks protocol

By Betty Njeru | 33 minutes ago

Calls for reconciliation dominate National Prayer breakfast meeting

Calls for reconciliation dominate National Prayer breakfast meeting

By Betty Njeru | 2 hours ago

Accept polls outcome in August, Uhuru tells aspirants

Accept polls outcome in August, Uhuru tells aspirants

By Brian Okoth | 4 hours ago

Gema delegates 'crawled' from Elwak to vote for Kihika

Gema delegates 'crawled' from Elwak to vote for Kihika

NATIONAL

By Amos Kareithi | 7 hours ago

Wilson Airport airspace to be closed Saturday

Wilson Airport airspace to be closed Saturday

NATIONAL

By Winfrey Owino | 16 hours ago

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Vihiga County recognised for its climate action plans

Vihiga Climate Fund Act 2019 (amended in 2020), policies and regulations that set up the legal framework for a stable foundation for climate-related investments.

By Hellen Miseda | 21 minutes ago

Vihiga County recognised for its climate action plans

By Hellen Miseda | 21 minutes ago

Livestock market re-opens as security improves

By Michael Saitoti | 27 minutes ago

Court freezes county account as resident claims Sh340m looted

By Paul Ogemba | 1 hour ago

DP Ruto's grand plan to resettle landless at Coast

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja | 1 hour ago

Amani, Ford-K leaders affirm Western is safe in Kenya Kwanza

By Omelo Juliet | 2 hours ago

Court says State acquired prime Eldoret land from owner legally

By Lynn Kolongei | 3 hours ago

I'll use millions lost in corruption to uplift lives, Raila promises

By Brian Kisanji | 3 hours ago

Sh19m car deal: Judge puts the brakes on earlier order

By Daniel Chege | 5 hours ago

Tribal clash victims from Narok to be finally resettled after a 30-year wait

By Antony Gitonga | 6 hours ago

Farmers in North Rift oppose plans to import maize

By Lynn Kolongei | 15 hours ago

Going against the tide, young Gusii aspirants daring the old guards

By Eric Abuga | 23 hours ago

Buffaloes from park invade farms in Njoro, threatening food security

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 day ago

Ol Kalou locals excited as town undergoes Sh128m facelift

By James Munyeki | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

GTC eyes global brands as it opens

REAL ESTATE

The GTC office tower is now the second tallest building in the country, only behind the 200-metre Britam Tower and is equipped with 11 high-speed lifts..

By Peter Theuri | 4 hours ago

GDC to add 49 megawatts to the national grid by end of the year

BUSINESS

Geothermal Development Company has said it will add 49 megawatts of geothermal power to the national grid from Menengai Crater after an 11-year wait..

By Julius Chepkwony | 4 hours ago

Nakuru city's old buildings make way for skyscrapers

REAL ESTATE

By Ben Ahenda | 4 hours ago

Why mortgages may be a bad option for home buyers

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 4 hours ago

Shipment of wildlife now put in the spotlight

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Bernard Sanga | 5 hours ago

Firms detail how global logistics survived coronavirus onslaught

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Dominic Omondi | 5 hours ago

Accountants ask State to cap food prices amid high inflation

BUSINESS

By Joackim Bwana | 6 hours ago

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OPINION

Domestic violence puts victims in danger of mental health illnesses

By Jacinta Njihia | 14 minutes ago

Domestic violence puts victims in danger of mental health illnesses

Urgent response required to address malnutrition cases

By Wathiha John | 15 hours ago

Urgent response required to address malnutrition cases

MPs' decision is good

By Editorial | 22 hours ago

MPs' decision is good

Railway network can speed up bloc's growth

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Railway network can speed up bloc's growth

Punish stone throwers

By Editorial | 1 day ago

Punish stone throwers

CARTOONS

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

By Gado | 3 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 3 days ago

Kenya's dash forward held back by ugly 'patron-client' politics

By Macharia Munene | 3 days ago

Uhuru's absence from Azimio campaign trail has reduced mudslinging

By David Oginde | 4 days ago

'My People' mantra is risky and self-serving, let us drop it now

Martha Karua has drawn a new line in the mountain

By Daisy Maritim | 4 days ago

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POLITICS

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

Kalonzo Musyoka is among 22 who met the deadline to submit 2,000 signatures. Contestants now have until June 6 to present their papers to the electoral agency.

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 38 minutes ago

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 38 minutes ago

POLITICS

Police call out Senator Cleophas Malala for demeaning them at a political rally

Senator Cleophas Malala is eyeing the Kakamega gubernatorial seat in August 9, 2022 General Election. [FIle, Standard]

By Mate Tongola | 4 hours ago

POLITICS

Integrity law yet to grow teeth, so it's up to voters to reject tainted leaders

By Judah Ben-Hur | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Why Uhuru will not be part of Azimio campaign trail- Murathe

By Winfrey Owino | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Involvement of CSs in Raila campaigns stirs legal debate

Legal experts have warned that Cabinet Secretaries who are campaigning have created grounds for a presidential petition should their preferred candidate win.

By Josphat Thiong’o | 19 hours ago

By Josphat Thiong’o | 19 hours ago

Intestinal worms among neglected diseases affecting half of Kenyan population

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Intestinal worms among neglected diseases affecting half of Kenyan population

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VIDEO

50 women receive training a head of MS president reality show that will air on KTN

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IEBC timelines now up to the swearing in of country's next president

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SPORTS

Man United financial losses widen as broadcast revenue slips

By Reuters | 13 minutes ago

Man United financial losses widen as broadcast revenue slips

Nadal sails through with 300th major win

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Nadal sails through with 300th major win

Will it be a Kenyan affair in the Club Championships quarters?

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 5 hours ago

Will it be a Kenyan affair in the Club Championships quarters?

Kenyan karatekas aim to rule African events

By Ben Ahenda | 7 hours ago

Kenyan karatekas aim to rule African events

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

President Uhuru's office gets Sh4.4b more as Ukur Yatani breaks law

President Uhuru's office gets Sh4.4b more as Ukur Yatani breaks law

By Dominic Omondi | 33 minutes ago

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 38 minutes ago

Sonko and suspended judge Chitembwe set for faceoff as tribunal sworn in

Sonko and suspended judge Chitembwe set for faceoff as tribunal sworn in

Sonko and suspended judge Chitembwe set for faceoff as tribunal sworn in

A seven-member team will investigate the conduct of Justice Said Chitembwe. Former Governor Mike Sonko was among petitioners who accused judge of impropriety.

By Paul Ogemba | 33 minutes ago

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

Basil Criticos confirms selling land to Ruto, but won't say for how much

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 38 minutes ago

Nakuru city's old buildings make way for skyscrapers

Nakuru city's old buildings make way for skyscrapers

By Ben Ahenda | 4 hours ago

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For the love of 'omena'

For the love of 'omena'

23 ^rd May 2022

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

22 ^nd May 2022

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

21 ^st May 2022

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

20 ^th May 2022

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

19 ^th May 2022

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

26 ^th April 2022

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

24 ^th April 2022

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

22 ^nd April 2022

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

21 ^st April 2022

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

11 ^th April 2022

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

08 ^th April 2022

World’s most eccentric beards

World’s most eccentric beards

27 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

By Reuters | 21 hours ago

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

Trump to address gun owners' lobby three days after Texas shooting

By Wambua Sammy | 1 day ago

Trump to address gun owners' lobby three days after Texas shooting

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FACT CHECK

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.

By Winfrey Owino | 3 days ago

Explainer: Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?

By Reuters | 7 days ago

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

By Stephanie Wangari | 8 days ago

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 15 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 21 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Six KNH employees in court for allegedly stealing Sh4.68m cancer drugs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

Kenya heightens surveillance as monkeypox spreads

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Number of health facilities falls on Covid, State crackdown

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 2 days ago

The psychology of a miser: Poor potty training blamed

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

By Diana Anyango | 18 minutes ago

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

By Fay Ngina | 2 hours ago

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

Nonini terminates MCSK membership

By Fay Ngina | 4 hours ago

Nonini terminates MCSK membership

Venezuelan man, crowned world's oldest, marks 113th birthday Friday

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Venezuelan man, crowned world's oldest, marks 113th birthday Friday

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THE NAIROBIAN

Gambling my fare taught me a lifetime lesson- Sironka Lioness

Gambling my fare taught me a lifetime lesson- Sironka Lioness

By Boniface Mithika | 58 minutes ago

Songstress Nikita Kering to headline Fenty campaign

Songstress Nikita Kering to headline Fenty campaign

By Priscilla Kimani | 3 hours ago

What to consider before taking out a mortgage

What to consider before taking out a mortgage

By Harold Ayodo | 5 hours ago

We all have a shady side hidden behind the surface

We all have a shady side hidden behind the surface

THE VILLAGER

By Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki | 23 hours ago

You can learn a lot by reading your own medical records

You can learn a lot by reading your own medical records

HEALTH

By Dr Alfred Murage | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

Complete step-by-step guide to successful bean farming

Complete step-by-step guide to successful bean farming

By Njoki Thuo | 3 hours ago

Agriculture is a profitable venture, but youth won't bother unless it's made fun

By Edwin Wanjawa | 3 hours ago

Concern as avocado thieves raid farms in Murang'a

By Jennifer Anyango | 4 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

How you can support a sick spouse

By Esther Muchene | 7 hours ago

How you can support a sick spouse

Defining intimacy for plus-size couples

By Esther Muchene | 8 hours ago

Defining intimacy for plus-size couples

Should you be sleeping with your phone in bed?

By Esther Muchene | 8 hours ago

Should you be sleeping with your phone in bed?

Five small businesses currently thriving in Kenya

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Five small businesses currently thriving in Kenya

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