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Thanks for keeping away from the campaign trail, Rigathi to Uhuru

Politics

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua says he is happy that President Uhuru Kenyatta has, of late, kept away from the campaign trail.
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By Brian Okoth | 1 hour ago

Thanks for keeping away from the campaign trail, Rigathi to Uhuru

Kuria seems to know what he says at rallies is controversial

Politics

Kuria seems to know what he says at rallies is controversial

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

Mental Health

Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 hour ago

Mudavadi: ICT ministry, CA have conspired to rig Raila in

Politics

By Brian Okoth | 1 hour ago

Confusion as IEBC, registrar differ on status of Kalonzo Musyoka's bid

Politics

By Josphat Thiong’o | 2 hours ago

UDA picks Rigathi Gachagua's replacement in Mathira MP race

Politics

By Clement Masombo | 15 minutes ago

Why women cheat?

Evewoman

By Annie Awuor | 2 hours ago

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LATEST

FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns 'anti-social behaviour' from fans

By Reuters | 31 minutes ago

FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns 'anti-social behaviour' from fans

The World Day of Cultural Diversity: Children's role as carriers of culture

By Judith Oloo | 55 minutes ago

The World Day of Cultural Diversity: Children's role as carriers of culture

Russia halts gas flow to Finland

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Russia halts gas flow to Finland

After Karua's pick, parties must take cue and empower women

By Koki Muli Grignon | 1 hour ago

After Karua's pick, parties must take cue and empower women

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NATIONAL

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

By Amos Kareithi | 2 hours ago

Sh100m 'cocaine' seized in Kisauni, 29-year-old woman arrested

Sh100m 'cocaine' seized in Kisauni, 29-year-old woman arrested

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

Hiring process was fair, says Prisons boss John Warioba

Hiring process was fair, says Prisons boss John Warioba

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 6 hours ago

If corruption thrives, Martha Karua will walk away from the government

If corruption thrives, Martha Karua will walk away from the government

NATIONAL

By Caleb Atemi | 8 hours ago

Impeached governors cannot vie, says CJ

Impeached governors cannot vie, says CJ

NATIONAL

By Allan Mungai | 11 hours ago

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Coca Cola partners with FIFA to bring World Cup trophy to Kenya

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COUNTIES

Sh100m 'cocaine' seized in Kisauni, 29-year-old woman arrested

Police in Mombasa have arrested a 29-year-old woman on suspicion of drug-trafficking.

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

Sh100m 'cocaine' seized in Kisauni, 29-year-old woman arrested

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

Bandits interrupt vaccination drive in Turkana, kill man and steal 1,500 cows

By Bakari Ang’ela | 3 hours ago

Miner crushed to death at Raroki Quarry in Homa Bay

By James Omoro | 5 hours ago

Centre where cancer survivors find hope, skills to earn a living

By Lynn Kolongei and Faith Kutere | 6 hours ago

Eight mourners killed in accident on Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway

By Antony Gitonga | 7 hours ago

Tale of lucky trader who cheated death three times in nine months

By Alexander Chagema | 8 hours ago

Sand harvesters make a living in River Migori infested with crocodiles

By Harold Odhiambo | 8 hours ago

Kiraitu Murungi keen on 'decent exit' as challengers plot his poll defeat

By Phares Mutembei | 9 hours ago

Martha Karua tours Nyeri as charm offensive warms up region

By Lydiah Nyawira | 16 hours ago

Serial shop lifter caught stealing maize flour again

By Collins Kweyu | 21 hours ago

Teacher found dead in her house, angry villagers lynch lover

By Irissheel Shanzu | 22 hours ago

Mirema murder: Mysterious life of mastermind in 'spiking cartel'

By Brian Okoth and Kamore Maina | 23 hours ago

Late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed's historical link to Kenya

By Ishaq Jumbe | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Ex-Britam bosses to face trial over Sh1.1b 'theft'

BUSINESS

Former directors have been battling to stop the prosecution for eight years. Dispute started in 2014 when the four resigned and started Cytton Investments Limited..

By Paul Ogemba | 22 hours ago

Kenya to import 540,000 tonnes of maize to avert looming shortage

BUSINESS

Kenya opens a three-month window allowing licensed millers to import 540,000 tonnes of white maize to avert shortage; Treasury CS Yatani waives import duty..

By Patrick Alushula | 1 day ago

Reprieve for ports authority in Sh1.9b tax battle with KRA

BUSINESS

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 day ago

Toyota Probox: What this workhorse offers, but also a look at its problems

MOTORING

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

TikTok plans big push into gaming

SCI & TECH

By Reuters | 1 day ago

How to conduct an effective HR audit

WORK LIFE

By Tony Mbaya | 1 day ago

Twelve per cent of Kenyans default on loans, says CRB

BUSINESS

By Nathan Ochunge | 1 day ago

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OPINION

The World Day of Cultural Diversity: Children's role as carriers of culture

By Judith Oloo | 55 minutes ago

The World Day of Cultural Diversity: Children's role as carriers of culture

After Karua's pick, parties must take cue and empower women

By Koki Muli Grignon | 1 hour ago

After Karua's pick, parties must take cue and empower women

What running mate choices tell us about Azimio and Kenya Kwanza

By Ken Opalo | 10 hours ago

What running mate choices tell us about Azimio and Kenya Kwanza

Conflicts have serious effects on food security

By Lynet Otieno | 16 hours ago

Conflicts have serious effects on food security

Sample breathtaking Western, Eastern beauty amid poll noise

By Kamotho Waiganjo | 16 hours ago

Sample breathtaking Western, Eastern beauty amid poll noise

CARTOONS

Kindiki quits politics

Kindiki quits politics

Kithure Kindiki quits politics

By Gado | 1 hour ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

On the run: Kalonzo wakes up, jogging way to presidency

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

An indecent proposal and a public rebuff

By Peter Kimani | 1 day ago

From accidental ride to early conversion: Why the expressway could bring positive change

President should take a back seat and let Raila do it alone

By Michael Ndonye | 1 day ago

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POLITICS

Ultimately, the 2022 presidential contest narrows to a zero-sum game for citizens

If there was ever a time in our independent history that socio-economic welfare must dictate our electoral outcomes, then that moment is now.

By Patrick Muinde | 2 hours ago

By Patrick Muinde | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Cate Waruguru: Be assured that I'll still be an MP in the next Parliament

Waruguru, in an interview with KTN News on Friday, re-affirmed her commitment to UDA and the DP William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

By Betty Njeru | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Chiloba blames IEBC in tiff over areas without mobile network

By Brian Otieno | 16 hours ago

POLITICS

Battle of titans: Karua vs Gachagua

By Ndungu Gachane | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

What happens if running mate withdraws few days to elections?

What happens when a governorship pair has been cleared by IEBC then a running mate withdraws from the race?

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Matatus along Waiyaki Way downed their tools in protest over lack of stages

VIDEO

Matatus along Waiyaki Way downed their tools in protest over lack of stages

1 day ago

VIDEO

The U.K. and Kenyan governments unveil the final design for the new central railway

1 day ago

VIDEO

IEBC raises the threshold for the presidential independent candidates who have hit a record of 38

1 day ago

VIDEO

What is KANU's and by extension party chairman Gideon Moi's stand on Raila Odinga presidential bid?

1 day ago

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SPORTS

FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns 'anti-social behaviour' from fans

By Reuters | 31 minutes ago

FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns 'anti-social behaviour' from fans

Arsenal have come a long way, says Arteta

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Arsenal have come a long way, says Arteta

All set for DTB Mombasa T20 Premier League

By Ernest Ndunda | 4 hours ago

All set for DTB Mombasa T20 Premier League

Prisons Kenya on mission to reclaim Club Championship title

By Ernest Ndunda | 5 hours ago

Prisons Kenya on mission to reclaim Club Championship title

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Kuria seems to know what he says at rallies is controversial

Kuria seems to know what he says at rallies is controversial

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

How colonial military tried to control soldiers' sex drive

By Amos Kareithi | 2 hours ago

Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

Kimani Mbugua's struggle with psychosis and mental illness is one that tore him down. In its destructive path, it robbed him of his promising media career and watered down his budding stardom.

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 hour ago

Confusion as IEBC, registrar differ on status of Kalonzo Musyoka's bid

Confusion as IEBC, registrar differ on status of Kalonzo Musyoka's bid

By Josphat Thiong’o | 2 hours ago

Barrack Muluka: Why I won't be quick to send my congratulations to Martha Karua

Barrack Muluka: Why I won't be quick to send my congratulations to Martha Karua

By Barrack Muluka | 2 hours ago

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Sepetuko Podcast; Ukweli wa jina BABA ni safari ndefu ajabu!

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PICTURE POWER

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

21-gun salute

21-gun salute

26 ^th March 2022

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

25 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

Russia halts gas flow to Finland

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Russia halts gas flow to Finland

Biden Secret Service agents sent home after drunk assault report

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Biden Secret Service agents sent home after drunk assault report

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases top 100 in Europe

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases top 100 in Europe

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FACT CHECK

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

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

Factories in at least three states have been forced shut for hours as authorities struggled to handle demand.

By Reuters | 2 days ago

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

By Stephanie Wangari | 3 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 4 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 10 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 16 days ago

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

By Patrick Alushula | 24 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

MENTAL HEALTH

By Kirsten Kanja | 1 hour ago

What to know about mysterious severe hepatitis cases in children

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Africities Summit highlights limited access to family planning

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 1 day ago

Global smoking rates fall for first time, but rise for kids, Africa - report

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Reuters | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

It's comeback season for Kenya's legendary celebrities

By Mkala Mwaghesha | 1 day ago

It's comeback season for Kenya's legendary celebrities

Just A Band announce return

By Alfayo Onyango | 2 days ago

Just A Band announce return

Pendo: I am a changed person from what was portrayed on TV

By Boniface Mithika | 2 days ago

Pendo: I am a changed person from what was portrayed on TV

Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

By Fay Ngina | 2 days ago

Eight children later: Nick Cannon contemplating vasectomy

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THE NAIROBIAN

Women can be just as horny as men

Women can be just as horny as men

By Elvinah Obuya | 1 hour ago

Engineer who attempted to murder wife arrested near SGR

Engineer who attempted to murder wife arrested near SGR

By Lilian Chepkoech | 3 hours ago

Chaos erupt as street kid finds wife in another man's 'house'

Chaos erupt as street kid finds wife in another man's 'house'

By Collins Kweyu | 5 hours ago

MCA: MP paid 3 boda boda guys to attack me in my office

MCA: MP paid 3 boda boda guys to attack me in my office

NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 6 hours ago

Government seizes Akinyi's cars over drug trafficking

Government seizes Akinyi's cars over drug trafficking

NEWS

By Paul Ogemba | 8 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

How Vihiga got it right with forest restoration

How Vihiga got it right with forest restoration

By Hellen Miseda | 1 day ago

Doors that sneak in disease into farms

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 day ago

Tea sector needs new policies to boost income

By Nikko Tanui | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Why women cheat?

By Annie Awuor | 2 hours ago

Why women cheat?

How to get rid of enlarged pores

By Pauline Muindi | 5 hours ago

How to get rid of enlarged pores

Celebrity maternity style: Which is your favourite?

By Peris Wambugu | 5 hours ago

Celebrity maternity style: Which is your favourite?

Fitness: Weight lifting is the new running

By Nancy Nzalambi | 6 hours ago

Fitness: Weight lifting is the new running

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