Grand plan behind Uhuru and Raila 2022 election coalition pact

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By Moses Nyamori | 5 hours ago

Grand plan behind Uhuru and Raila 2022 election coalition pact

Why Ruto must jump ship in good time

Politics

Why Ruto must jump ship in good time

By Jacob Ng’etich | 5 hours ago

Woman demands Sh25 million from Kenneth Lusaka for her unborn child

Nairobi

Woman demands Sh25 million from Kenneth Lusaka for her unborn child

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

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

Financial Standard

By Graham Kajilwa | 5 hours ago

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By Fredrick Obura | 5 hours ago

University students who missed dream courses to make fresh pick

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Blacksmith: Why some still cling onto the dying old trade

Enterprise

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LATEST

New measures in fight against FGM

By David Njaaga | 3 hours ago

New measures in fight against FGM

Court of Appeal sittings resume in Kisumu, Mombasa

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hours ago

Court of Appeal sittings resume in Kisumu, Mombasa

Switzerland advance to last 16 of Euro 2020 without kicking a ball

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Switzerland advance to last 16 of Euro 2020 without kicking a ball

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NATIONAL

New measures in fight against FGM

By David Njaaga | 3 hours ago

New measures in fight against FGM

New measures in fight against FGM

National

By David Njaaga | 3 hours ago

Lack of resources stalls police war on gender violence

By Winfrey Owino | 5 hours ago

Lack of resources stalls police war on gender violence

Lack of resources stalls police war on gender violence

National

By Winfrey Owino | 5 hours ago

Koome mourns Zambia’s Mambilima as beacon of legal profession

By Mireri Junior | 8 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 | 8 hours ago

Uhuru hosted by King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels

By PSCU | 10 hours ago

Uhuru hosted by King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels

Uhuru hosted by King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels

National

By PSCU | 10 hours ago

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COUNTIES

Court of Appeal sittings resume in Kisumu, Mombasa

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the new judges would report to their new stations from July 1.

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hours ago

Court of Appeal sittings resume in Kisumu, Mombasa

By Paul Ogemba | 4 hours ago

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

By Nikko Tanui | 9 hours ago

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

By Mireri Junior | 10 hours ago

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

By Kevin Ogutu | 12 hours ago

Pirates take over Lake Victoria

By Isaiah Gwengi | 22 hours ago

Boat makers’ trade slowly dying as clients prefer modern ones

By Mactilda Seline Mbenywe | 1 day ago

Tough measures as Covid-19 cases rise in lakeside counties

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

Farmers in Kieni receive solar powered boreholes

By Clement M Masombo | 1 day ago

Family fights for chunk of island as residents adamant

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

Woman faints after police raid church over Covid rule breaches [PHOTOS]

By Nikko Tanui | 1 day ago

Six police officers arrested drinking in bar during curfew

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

SMEs must re-examine their business models

OPINION

In many cases, innovation is only associated with new products or technical renewals..

By Soromfe Uzomah | 5 hours ago

Hotels record higher uptake of local tourists

BUSINESS

For the restaurant business, the percentage of foreign and local clientele was 31.3 percent and 68.7 percent respectively..

By Graham Kajilwa | 5 hours ago

New KTDA board takes over, amid inhouse wrangles

NEWS

By Boniface Gikandi | 5 hours ago

Chris Kirubi’s ties with notorious tax haven raise eyebrows

FINANCIAL STANDARD

By Wainaina Wambu | 11 hours ago

Why it’s easier to get into Oxford, Harvard than top Kenyan schools

OPINION

By XN Iraki | 12 hours ago

Hudaco Kenya: East Africa’s preferred partner for security and telecommunications

SCI & TECH

By Sponsored Content | 13 hours ago

Court frees online fraud suspect

SCI & TECH

By Winfrey Owino | 16 hours ago

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OPINION

From despair to hope: Time to change NEP narrative

By Jane Marriott | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 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

Gloria Orwoba moves to court to challenge IEBC’s ‘Degree rule’

The Youth Policy Analyst’s petition is seeking to challenge the Constitutionality of the clause (Section 22 Election Act)

By Winfrey Owino | 16 hours ago

By Winfrey Owino | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Uhuru drops erstwhile loyalists as Raila joins kitchen cabinet

Leaders who were initially a constant feature besides the president have been edged out.

By Nzau Musau | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Shahbal ditches Jubilee, eyes ODM ticket

By Patrick Beja and Benard Sanga | 1 day ago

POLITICS

I'm ready to face your coalition, DP Ruto now tells Uhuru and Raila

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Gusii old guard not prepared to step aside for up-and-coming politicians

As young people become more vocal in demanding change, there is a sense of impending generational shift in the region’s politics.

By Eric Abuga | 1 day ago

By Eric Abuga | 1 day ago

Shot in the Arm: Dr. Githinji Gitahi shares his opinion on Covid-19 vaccination drive in Kenya (2)

VIDEO

Shot in the Arm: Dr. Githinji Gitahi shares his opinion on Covid-19 vaccination drive in Kenya (2)

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VIDEO

"Now even the private sector facilities will be given the vaccine to vaccinate," Dr. Willis Akwale

4 hours ago

VIDEO

ELECTROCUTED: Accidents resulting from illegal connections rampant in informal settlements

4 hours ago

VIDEO

The government has stepped up efforts to ensure that Female Genital Mutilation is eradicated by 2022

4 hours ago

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SPORTS

Switzerland advance to last 16 of Euro 2020 without kicking a ball

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Switzerland advance to last 16 of Euro 2020 without kicking a ball

Denmark pull off stunning 4-1 win over Russia to make Euro last 16

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Denmark pull off stunning 4-1 win over Russia to make Euro last 16

Belgium beat Finland 2-0 to secure third win

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Belgium beat Finland 2-0 to secure third win

France's Dembele ruled out of Euro 2020 with injury

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

France's Dembele ruled out of Euro 2020 with injury

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Why Ruto must jump ship in good time

Why Ruto must jump ship in good time

By Jacob Ng’etich | 5 hours ago

Woman demands Sh25 million from Kenneth Lusaka for her unborn child

Woman demands Sh25 million from Kenneth Lusaka for her unborn child

By Paul Ogemba | 5 hours ago

Grand plan behind Uhuru and Raila 2022 election coalition pact

Grand plan behind Uhuru and Raila 2022 election coalition pact

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 | 5 hours ago

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

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

By Graham Kajilwa | 5 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 | 5 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

Ethiopians to vote in what government bills as first free election

By Reuters | 19 hours ago

Ethiopians to vote in what government bills as first free election

Kaunda leaves us with a suit, a street, fond memories

By Amos Kareithi | 20 hours ago

Kaunda leaves us with a suit, a street, fond memories

Praise and condemnation for Iran’s new hardline president

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Praise and condemnation for Iran’s new hardline president

Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead

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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 | 15 hours 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 | 7 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 15 days ago

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

By Jael Mboga | 15 days ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 6 hours ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 12 hours ago

Suicide among leading causes of death in teens – report

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 13 hours ago

Invest in medical Oxygen production, experts to MOH

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 14 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Nick Cannon's lover confirms she's pregnant with his 7th child as she unveils baby bump

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Nick Cannon's lover confirms she's pregnant with his 7th child as she unveils baby bump

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10 tips on how to rise and get over the slump after losing your job

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How to reset your KRA iTax password

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THE NAIROBIAN

Will Uhuru’s Nasa backing change 2022 equation?

Will Uhuru’s Nasa backing change 2022 equation?

By Eric Nyakagwa | 10 hours ago

Married woman: Former lover stole my child for four months

Married woman: Former lover stole my child for four months

By James Omoro | 15 hours ago

Multiply and fill the earth, church needs it- Catholic priest

Multiply and fill the earth, church needs it- Catholic priest

NEWS

By Collins Kweyu | 17 hours ago

Clogged sewers, faeces suffocating Muthurwa market

Clogged sewers, faeces suffocating Muthurwa market

NEWS

By Hudson Gumbihi | 22 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

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Mistakes to avoid in making compost

By George Mbakaya | 17 hours ago

From an accountant to mushroom farmer

By Daniel Chege | 20 hours ago

Ndengu farmers see hope in getting cash crop status

By Philip Muasya | 20 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

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#FashionTips: How to create a minimalist wardrobe

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Confessions: 'My girlfriend dumped her boyfriend for me but now I want to end things'

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How to tell your boss you are pregnant

By Esther Muchene | 18 hours ago

How to tell your boss you are pregnant