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Why Kenya faces state capture in this election

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Out of the 241 tainted aspirants, barely 10 have been barred by IEBC from vying.
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NATIONAL

Bhang is illegal, don't mislead the youth, Matiang'i warns politicians

Bhang is illegal, don't mislead the youth, Matiang'i warns politicians

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Lower the cost of living, Catholic bishops tell State

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The forgotten miner: For months, few remembered Tom Okwach

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We'll export dog and snake meat to settle debts, says Wajackoya

Prof Wajackoya told supporters in Kakamega yesterday that he was determined to fix the country’s economic challenges if elected president.

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We'll export dog and snake meat to settle debts, says Wajackoya

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Fred Matiangi, James Ongwae clash over passage of Kisii county's Sh12 billion budget

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Manifestos show Vihiga governor candidates betting on women, youth

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Disquiet as police intensify disarmament drive

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BUSINESS

Auditors say regulation of Saccos has helped tame cyber crime

BUSINESS

They noted that the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) has worked well with the co-operatives to weed out the crime that is a headache for many financial institutions..

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BUSINESS

Survey by the UN agency for maritime affairs places Kenya and the Comoros women associations at the top. Women seafarers however still make up less than two per cent of the world’s seafarers..

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OPINION

Our hard working teachers deserve better than this

By Wilson Sossion | 3 hours ago

Our hard working teachers deserve better than this

Campaigns no licence to break road traffic rules

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Campaigns no licence to break road traffic rules

Tackle illicit brewers

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Tackle illicit brewers

Tackle climate crisis with mental health in mind

By Lynet Otieno | 9 hours ago

Tackle climate crisis with mental health in mind

A criminal manifesto high on illegality is huge threat to law

By Koki Muli Grignon | 14 hours ago

A criminal manifesto high on illegality is huge threat to law

CARTOONS

Safari rally safety

Safari rally safety

Safari rally safety

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COLUMNISTS

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Leaving behind politically stable DR Congo will cement Uhuru's legacy

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 3 hours ago

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Why degree certificate faces bleak future

By allowing easy divorce, the court opened a Pandora's box

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William Ruto to revive textile industry, boost export

Ruto pledges to empower cotton farmers to grow the raw material for textile factories. Kenya Kwanza plans to speed up the second Mzima pipeline and the Mwache dam projects.

By Patrick Beja | 3 hours ago

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POLITICS

Raila Odinga: Azimio government will reopen Kenya-Somalia border

Odinga who spoke during a rally at Habaswein in Wajir County yesterday also vowed to improve security since insecurity has been the major reason for underdevelopment in the region.

By Edwin Nyarangi | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

Igathe apologises over remarks that irked Somali community

By Winfrey Owino | 12 hours ago

POLITICS

Raila and Karua to virtually address Kenyan Diaspora

By Godfrey Ombogo | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Matiang'i dismisses Ruto forays in Gusii

Fred Matiang’i challenged Ruto to show any school in Gusii that he helped to build over the last 10 years he has been in government.

By Stanley Ongwae | 14 hours ago

By Stanley Ongwae | 14 hours ago

Kenya Private schools association to mobilize its members to build more classes

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Kenya Private schools association to mobilize its members to build more classes

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SPORTS

Dan Shikanda re-elected AFC Leopards chairman

By Washington Onyango | 6 hours ago

Dan Shikanda re-elected AFC Leopards chairman

WRC Safari Rally: Why M-Sport Ford driver Gus Greensmith was not helped after crashing

By Ochieng Oyugi | 9 hours ago

WRC Safari Rally: Why M-Sport Ford driver Gus Greensmith was not helped after crashing

All five Kenyan world champions to defend titles in the US

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All five Kenyan world champions to defend titles in the US

NSL: Three-horse race for FKF-PL promotion as three walkovers cloud Super League

By Washington Onyango | 13 hours ago

NSL: Three-horse race for FKF-PL promotion as three walkovers cloud Super League

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Why unending fight against fake degrees has been a mirage

Why unending fight against fake degrees has been a mirage

By Lewis Nyaundi | 3 hours ago

Rigathi Gachagua: Kenya Kwanza will end 'State capture'

Rigathi Gachagua: Kenya Kwanza will end 'State capture'

By Jacob Ng’etich | 3 hours ago

Why Kenya faces state capture in this election

Why Kenya faces state capture in this election

Why Kenya faces state capture in this election

Out of the 241 tainted aspirants, barely 10 have been barred by IEBC from vying.

By Kibe Mungai | 3 hours ago

I had semen but no sperms

I had semen but no sperms

By Gardy Chacha | 3 hours ago

Azimio la Umoja, Kenya Kwanza blueprints need a dose of reality

Azimio la Umoja, Kenya Kwanza blueprints need a dose of reality

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2022 World Rally Championship

2022 World Rally Championship

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Kenya Kwanza, Babu Owino supporters clash at Jacaranda

Kenya Kwanza, Babu Owino supporters clash at Jacaranda

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Akurinu Church at 100

Akurinu Church at 100

19 ^th June 2022

Queen's birthday celebration at British High Commission

Queen's birthday celebration at British High Commission

19 ^th June 2022

Day of the African Child

Day of the African Child

16 ^th June 2022

Call me Kiarie, says Dr Fryda after Kikuyu rituals

Call me Kiarie, says Dr Fryda after Kikuyu rituals

12 ^th June 2022

The changing, delightful, faces of George Wajackoyah

The changing, delightful, faces of George Wajackoyah

08 ^th June 2022

Raila Odinga launches Azimio manifesto

Raila Odinga launches Azimio manifesto

07 ^th June 2022

Raila cleared for fifth stab at presidency

Raila cleared for fifth stab at presidency

06 ^th June 2022

DP William Ruto's date with IEBC

DP William Ruto's date with IEBC

06 ^th June 2022

Madaraka Day: How eating competition stole the show in Kisumu

Madaraka Day: How eating competition stole the show in Kisumu

02 ^nd June 2022

Kenya's military show of strength at 59th Madaraka Day

Kenya's military show of strength at 59th Madaraka Day

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WORLD

Gunman kills two, injures 21 during Oslo Pride day

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Gunman kills two, injures 21 during Oslo Pride day

Reactions to US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Reactions to US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

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Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

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FACT CHECK

Misleading: Gachagua's claim that US police drive drunk people home

Misleading: Gachagua's claim that US police drive drunk people home

The Standard Checkpoint rates this claim as misleading since it is upon the discretion of the arresting officer who determines what would be beneficial in a given case.

By Patrick Vidija | 6 days ago

Does fuel subsidy only favour the rich as Treasury CS Ukur Yatani says?

By Dominic Omondi | 10 days ago

Death Penalty no silver bullet for ending corruption

By Frankline Sunday | 12 days ago

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The Bible according to William Ruto

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FALSE: It wasn't Martha Karua's portrait unveiled at Obama Foundation event

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

I had semen but no sperms

HEALTH & SCIENCE

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Dr Eddie Mairura: 'Sometimes I went for 30 hours without sleep'

HEALTH & SCIENCE

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Yoga deregulates stress, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, depression

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Nyandia Maina | 3 hours ago

Homa Bay on spot over rising cases of sexual violence, teen mums, HIV

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mactilda Mbenywe and James Omoro | 3 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Juliani: My chapos are the only thing holding my relationship

By Davis Muli | 13 hours ago

Juliani: My chapos are the only thing holding my relationship

Akuku Danger thanks Kenyans for surpassing Sh824k medical bill

By Davis Muli | 13 hours ago

Akuku Danger thanks Kenyans for surpassing Sh824k medical bill

Harmonize proposes to Kajala, set to wed soon

By Davis Muli | 14 hours ago

Harmonize proposes to Kajala, set to wed soon

From Nairobi to Mara: Lions who ruled the world

By Jayne Rose Gacheri | 15 hours ago

From Nairobi to Mara: Lions who ruled the world

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THE NAIROBIAN

Old vs new: Ngong residents celebrate relocation of dumpsite

Old vs new: Ngong residents celebrate relocation of dumpsite

By Peterson Githaiga | 9 hours ago

Watch it, family and friends can kill your dreams

Watch it, family and friends can kill your dreams

By Bishop David Muriithi | 11 hours ago

Church condemns Wajackoyah Roots Party

Church condemns Wajackoyah Roots Party

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 11 hours ago

Know common health problems affecting men over 65 years

Know common health problems affecting men over 65 years

HEALTH

By Dr Mercy Korir | 14 hours ago

Why mzungu makanga is begging for Sh400,000

Why mzungu makanga is begging for Sh400,000

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 14 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Honey bees feeling cozy in concrete beehives

Honey bees feeling cozy in concrete beehives

By Kelvin Ogega | 2 days ago

Cassava value added products

By Jennifer Anyango | 2 days ago

EU Commission to cut pesticides by half in 2030

By Standard Reporter | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Did your spouse just quit? Here is how to show your support

By Esther Muchene | 1 day ago

Did your spouse just quit? Here is how to show your support

How to recognise toxic tendencies in those around you

By Nancy Nzalambi | 1 day ago

How to recognise toxic tendencies in those around you

What foods will improve our sex life?

By Chris Hart | 1 day ago

What foods will improve our sex life?

Confessions: Poor relationship with dad got me bad men

By Chris Hart | 1 day ago

Confessions: Poor relationship with dad got me bad men

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