After being declared guilty of murder, Jane Muthoni wanted only her phone

Nairobi

Covered in a bright yellow sweater to protect herself from the parky Nairobi cold, Jane Muthoni sat quietly on a plastic chair at the Lang’ata Women’s Prison keenly following the virtual ruling on murder suit against her at the Nakuru High Court. Justice Joel N...

By Julius Chepkwony | 5 hours ago

After being declared guilty of murder, Jane Muthoni wanted only her phone

Olaba arraigned over attempted murder allegation

Nairobi

Olaba arraigned over attempted murder allegation

By Collins Kweyu | 2 hours ago

Uhuru loans poster activist wins elective NGO seat

Nairobi

Uhuru loans poster activist wins elective NGO seat

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 3 hours ago

How ex-school head Jane Muthoni planned husband’s murder

Central

By Julius Chepkwony | 16 hours ago

I've what it takes to become Chief Justice, Yano tells JSC panel

Nairobi

By Mireri Junior | 6 hours ago

11 Ethiopians jailed six months for illegal entry

Eastern

By Muriithi Mugo | 55 minutes ago

Boy,15, accused of stabbing his father to death

Nyanza

By Stanley Ongwae | 5 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Doreen Mwende’s ‘surprising’ act of honesty

Clutched in her hands, was Muchai’s Sony Xperia ZX, a phone whose price ranges between Sh26,000 and Sh43,500.

By Mate Tongola | 28 minutes ago

Doreen Mwende’s ‘surprising’ act of honesty

By Mate Tongola | 28 minutes ago

I will assess the President's mood before engaging him, Yano tells panel

By Mireri Junior | 2 hours ago

Netizens invade IMF Facebook broadcast with anti-loan comments

By Mireri Junior | 3 hours ago

Man attempts suicide after killing girlfriend

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 4 hours ago

Mystery of boy, 17, who left home in March, never to be seen again

By Stephen Rutto | 4 hours ago

Sh10m water project launched in Rangwe

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Kisumu man dragged to death in horrific paper mill machine accident

By Harold Odhiambo | 5 hours ago

Ex-Finance minister’s succession battle drags on 39 years later

By Kamau Muthoni | 16 hours ago

PS calls for more attention to climate crisis despite Covid-19 mess

By Lynet Otieno and Mactilda Mbenywe | 16 hours ago

Pollution making life unbearable for Kisumu fishermen

By Mactilda Seline Mbenywe | 16 hours ago

Gideon Moi holds talks with US envoy, praises cordial ties

By Jacinta Mutura | 16 hours ago

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ECONOMY

How to negotiate your first salary

MONEY & CAREERS

How to get a salary that reflects your abilities, qualifications and job market realities.

By Christabel Munene | 5 hours ago

Taxi drivers unhappy with digital apps

BUSINESS

The operators made a mass exodus from the various cab-hailing apps over the weekend.

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 16 hours ago

How President Magufuli Covid-19 stand boosted Kenya’s cash flow

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 16 hours ago

Lamu Port comes of age: Mega project to start operations in a month

BUSINESS

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

Uganda praises enhanced port operations

BUSINESS

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

The hidden Covid hand that cut cargo clearance period

BUSINESS

By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Some of the components of sustainable house designs

BUSINESS

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WORLD

India reports world's highest infection tally for second day

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

India reports world's highest infection tally for second day

NASA-SpaceX set to launch next 4-member crew to International Space Station

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

NASA-SpaceX set to launch next 4-member crew to International Space Station

Foreign leaders arrive for Chad leader’s funeral as rebels threaten advance

By Reuters | 8 hours ago

Foreign leaders arrive for Chad leader’s funeral as rebels threaten advance

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POLITICS

Sabotage or flawed process? The BBI Bill ping-pong is on

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is in a dilemma after they discovered fundamental errors that cannot be overlooked.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Roselyne Obala | 16 hours ago

By Jacob Ng’etich and Roselyne Obala | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

UDA refuses to end coalition with Jubilee

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has challenged President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party’s decision to end its coalition.

By Allan Mungai | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

MPs link Murathe to supplies firm that bagged Sh4b Kemsa deal

By Brian Otieno | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Senator Malala gets court reprieve to remain Senate Deputy Minority leader

By Robert Abong'o | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

Not so fast: UDA fights bid to kick it out of Jubilee

Through Tuju, Jubilee listed grievances against its coalition partner, key among them that UDA was undermining Jubilee.

By Allan Mungai | 21 hours ago

By Allan Mungai | 21 hours ago

Tax exemption on cooking gas revised | #BizChatWeekly

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Tax exemption on cooking gas revised | #BizChatWeekly

40 minutes ago

VIDEO

Industrialist Narendra Raval highlights effect of COVID-19 in manufacturing | Captains of Industry

42 minutes ago

VIDEO

Hard hit Mt. Kenya tourism stakeholders plead with President Uhuru to lift lockdown

43 minutes ago

VIDEO

Kenyans react after KRA introduced a 16% VAT on cooking gas

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SPORTS

ARC Equator Rally updates: Onkar Rai quickest as R5s rule Loldia qualifying stage

By Ochieng Oyugi and Robin Toskin | 35 minutes ago

ARC Equator Rally updates: Onkar Rai quickest as R5s rule Loldia qualifying stage

Former rugby player Alex Olaba arrested over attempted murder of key witness in rape case

By Collins Kweyu | 1 hour ago

Former rugby player Alex Olaba arrested over attempted murder of key witness in rape case

Online racism reaching crisis point, says UK sports minister

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Online racism reaching crisis point, says UK sports minister

Olympics Kenya President Tergat pays a visit to the Refugee Olympic Athletes

By Standard Sports | 3 hours ago

Olympics Kenya President Tergat pays a visit to the Refugee Olympic Athletes

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Ex-Finance minister’s succession battle drags on 39 years later

Ex-Finance minister’s succession battle drags on 39 years later

By Kamau Muthoni | 16 hours ago

What are top CEOs afraid of? Hint: It’s not Covid-19 related

What are top CEOs afraid of? Hint: It’s not Covid-19 related

By Dominic Omondi | 16 hours ago

Athletics world awaits Ezekiel Kemboi’s one final dance

Athletics world awaits Ezekiel Kemboi’s one final dance

Athletics world awaits Ezekiel Kemboi’s one final dance

When the history of 3000m steeplechase in Kenya is written, Ezekiel Kemboi will feature as one of the...

By Stephen Rutto | 15 hours ago

Sabotage or flawed process? The BBI Bill ping-pong is on

Sabotage or flawed process? The BBI Bill ping-pong is on

By Jacob Ng’etich and Roselyne Obala | 16 hours ago

The goodies Uhuru has in his bag from the DR Congo

The goodies Uhuru has in his bag from the DR Congo

By Dominic Omondi | 16 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

23^rd April 2021

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

23^rd April 2021

Church group arrested for curfew violation

Church group arrested for curfew violation

22^nd April 2021

Judo: Fighting it out

Judo: Fighting it out

22^nd April 2021

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

15^th April 2021

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

15^th April 2021

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

14^th April 2021

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

14^th April 2021

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

Kenyans give new look Standard warm reception

09^th April 2021

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

Jennifer Wambua's funeral service

24^th March 2021

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

Nyamira cop airlifted after shooting

17^th March 2021

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

Vagaries of the pandemic: Nurses not spared

11^th March 2021

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OPINION

Climate action for people and planet: The time for hard decisions is now

By Antonio Guterres | 16 hours ago

Climate action for people and planet: The time for hard decisions is now

To defuse crime, let’s make policing more profitable

By Peter Kimani | 16 hours ago

To defuse crime, let’s make policing more profitable

Of paper parties and paupers, and the battle for the real hustlers of Kenya

By Peter Kimani | 16 hours ago

Of paper parties and paupers, and the battle for the real hustlers of Kenya

A cocktail of vaccines way better than none

By Peter Kimani | 16 hours ago

A cocktail of vaccines way better than none

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FACT CHECK

Explainer: Who are the rebels threatening to take Chad's capital?

Explainer: Who are the rebels threatening to take Chad's capital?

Here are some facts about the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT)

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Hoax: Coca-Cola not giving out Sh9,000 cash awards to mark anniversary

Hoax: Coca-Cola not giving out Sh9,000 cash awards to mark anniversary

FACT CHECK

By Patrick Vidija | 2 days ago

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FACT CHECK

By Patrick Vidija | 10 days ago

Health professionals trained to improve handling of diabetes

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Over 1,380 primary care physicians trained in the pilot project developed by IDF in partnership with Diabetes Kenya Association and Sanofi Kenya.

By | 1 hour ago

What are top CEOs afraid of? Hint: It’s not Covid-19 related

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Dominic Omondi | 16 hours ago

Citizens’ data on Covid was illegally mined, says new report

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Frankline Sunday | 16 hours ago

Kenya to set up Covid-19 vaccine plant

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Josphat Thiong'o | 20 hours ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Diamond Platnumz weighs in on Rayvanny, Harmonize’s brawl as BASATA warns of dire consequences if beef continues

By Diana Anyango | 24 minutes ago

Diamond Platnumz weighs in on Rayvanny, Harmonize’s brawl as BASATA warns of dire consequences if beef continues

Shilole gets married to new lover nine months after split with ex-husband

By Diana Anyango | 51 minutes ago

Shilole gets married to new lover nine months after split with ex-husband

Alexander-Julian Gibbson on Diversity, Creativity and Lagos Style

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 1 hour ago

Alexander-Julian Gibbson on Diversity, Creativity and Lagos Style

Bobi Wine to pay Sh10m tax for bullet-proof car

By Stevens Muendo | 2 hours ago

Bobi Wine to pay Sh10m tax for bullet-proof car

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THE NAIROBIAN

Boy who pushed grandmother to death over porridge flour jailed for 10 years

Boy who pushed grandmother to death over porridge flour jailed for 10 years

By Lillian Chepkoech | 3 hours ago

Sexy girls who loved Ababu 'Smart' Namwamba

Sexy girls who loved Ababu 'Smart' Namwamba

By David Odongo | 5 hours ago

Why MPs, Senators are sweating buckets

Why MPs, Senators are sweating buckets

POLITICS

By Eric Nyakagwa | 8 hours ago

Tupac Shakur alive n’ well in Ruai

Tupac Shakur alive n’ well in Ruai

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 20 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Cane farmers claim sugar miller defying Munya directive on price

Cane farmers claim sugar miller defying Munya directive on price

By Carren Papai | 8 hours ago

Why purple tea bubble has burst

By Nikko Tanui | 16 hours ago

County sinks boreholes to ease access to clean water

By Irissheel Shanzu | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Ethical Fashion Initiative: Stylist Alexander-Julian Gibbson on diversity, creativity and Lagos style

By Ethical Fashion Initiative | 3 hours ago

Ethical Fashion Initiative: Stylist Alexander-Julian Gibbson on diversity, creativity and Lagos style

What you need to know about the blood type diet

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

What you need to know about the blood type diet

What a cutting diet is and how to follow it

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

What a cutting diet is and how to follow it

Jennifer Lopez looking for 'fully invested partner she can trust' after Alex Rodriguez split

By Mirror | 6 hours ago

Jennifer Lopez looking for 'fully invested partner she can trust' after Alex Rodriguez split