Uhuru's talks with Raila, OKA leaders hit another deadlock

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President Uhuru Kenyatta's meeting with ODM leader Raila Odinga and One Kenya Alliance principals failed to reach an agreement after leaders disagr...
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By Jacob Ngetich and Moses Nyamori | 9 hours ago

Uhuru's talks with Raila, OKA leaders hit another deadlock

BBI appeal brought together younger lawyers and top legal minds

National

BBI appeal brought together younger lawyers and top legal minds

By Paul Ogemba | 9 hours ago

Only Uhuru can kick us out, Murathe says

Politics

Only Uhuru can kick us out, Murathe says

By Moses Nyamori and Jacob Ng'etich | 9 hours ago

From milk man to water man: Irungus in race for Murang'a seat

Central

By Boniface Gikandi | 9 hours ago

Petitioners want criminal records expunged, good conduct certificate outlawed

National

By Brian Otieno | 9 hours ago

Drought could reach emergency levels, says team

National

By Hudson Gumbihi | 9 hours ago

Buildings that housed Kenya's first court standing 121 years on

Coast

By Willis Oketch | 9 hours ago

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LATEST

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 35 minutes ago

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

Defining moment for Handshake brothers as Court of Appeal delivers verdict on Bill

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

Defining moment for Handshake brothers as Court of Appeal delivers verdict on Bill

World U20 Championships: Burden on Kibet to deliver when it matters most

By Dennis Okeyo | 2 hours ago

World U20 Championships: Burden on Kibet to deliver when it matters most

Opinion: Too early to decide who you will vote for

By Elias Mokua | 2 hours ago

Opinion: Too early to decide who you will vote for

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NATIONAL

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 35 minutes ago

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

National

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 35 minutes ago

Police should not take orders from National Security Advisory team, court says

By Kamau Muthoni | 12 hours ago

Police should not take orders from National Security Advisory team, court says

Police should not take orders from National Security Advisory team, court says

National

By Kamau Muthoni | 12 hours ago

I won't move to Supreme Court if BBI appeal case flops, Raila says

By Harold Odhiambo | 13 hours ago

I won't move to Supreme Court if BBI appeal case flops, Raila says

I won't move to Supreme Court if BBI appeal case flops, Raila says

National

By Harold Odhiambo | 13 hours ago

My daughter stole Sh115m from our employer, man tells court

By Joackim Bwana | 15 hours ago

My daughter stole Sh115m from our employer, man tells court

My daughter stole Sh115m from our employer, man tells court

National

By Joackim Bwana | 15 hours ago

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COUNTIES

House-help charged with defiling her employer’s 12-year-old son

Sabina Mwikali faced three charges, namely defilement, committing indecent act with a child and inducing a child to perform an indecent act.

By Collins Kweyu | 17 hours ago

House-help charged with defiling her employer’s 12-year-old son

By Collins Kweyu | 17 hours ago

Taita Taveta MCA Ronald Sagurani dies

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 18 hours ago

Police officers arrested for transferring money from curfew violator’s M-Pesa account

By Winfrey Owino | 20 hours ago

MCAs demand arrest of police officer who assaulted two

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 1 day ago

DNA test to prove relationship between woman and Nakuru tycoon

By Daniel Chege | 1 day ago

Six officers linked to deaths of Embu brothers held for 14 days

By Kamau Muthoni | 1 day ago

2.1 million Kenyans in 12 arid counties staring at starvation

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

Farmers blame harvesting delays on sugar miller

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

Charcoal trade leaves scenic Kerio Valley bare

By Stephen Rutto | 1 day ago

Guns, bullets recovered from suspects driving Land Cruiser V8, Benz in Kilimani

By Brian Okoth | 1 day ago

Residents sneak into deputy governor’s home during party, scramble for food

By Sammy Omingo | 1 day ago

Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Moi University Prof. Bobby Wishitemi dies

By Lyn Kolongei | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Kenya Power to pay firm Sh13m over burnt grass

BUSINESS

The company had sued KPLC, claiming that one of its supply cables started a fire, which consumed 86 acres of Rhodes grass..

By Julius Chepkwony | 8 hours ago

Bank evicts ex-Karuturi employees in bid to recover Sh1.8b debt

NEWS

The highest court has given Stanbic Bank the go-ahead to sell the assets of Karuturi flower farm to recover a loan the farm owed..

By Antony Gitonga | 8 hours ago

Business optimism is growing at Lamu port as two ships scheduled to call

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

By Patrick Beja | 9 hours ago

Price cap pushes dealers in Turkana out of oil business

NEWS

By Lucas Ngasike | 9 hours ago

Saccos at risk for not auditing IT service providers

SCI & TECH

By Graham Kajilwa | 16 hours ago

Digital educators champion STEM training

ENTERPRISE

By Brian George | 21 hours ago

What it takes to run a pastry business

ENTERPRISE

By Vivianne Wandera | 21 hours ago

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OPINION

We must strengthen election reporting guidelines ahead of 2022 polls

By David Omwoyo | 15 hours ago

We must strengthen election reporting guidelines ahead of 2022 polls

Improving business climate has helped to attract investments

By Adan Mohamed | 16 hours ago

Improving business climate has helped to attract investments

Survivors of sexual violence deserve to be treated with dignity

By Kalangi Kiambati | 16 hours ago

Survivors of sexual violence deserve to be treated with dignity

Why it is hard to win the war against Covid-19

By Lavenda Ayino | 1 day ago

Why it is hard to win the war against Covid-19

Bottom-up model is not a far-fetched idea; it has worked well in China

By Gideon Keter | 1 day ago

Bottom-up model is not a far-fetched idea; it has worked well in China

CARTOONS

Editorial: Mirror, mirror on the wall… General Samia Suluhu

Editorial: Mirror, mirror on the wall… General Samia Suluhu

By Gado | 20 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 2 hours ago

Opinion: Too early to decide who you will vote for

By Akisa Wandera | 9 hours ago

Universities and colleges placement problem must be solved now to avoid more mess in future

By Akisa Wandera | 12 hours ago

Mr President, lift the curfew and ramp up coronavirus vaccination

Hard decisions on the reopening of the economy

By XN Iraki | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Defining moment for Handshake brothers as Court of Appeal delivers verdict on Bill

The BBI process could get a new lease of life or gather more punctures tomorrow depending on Court of Appeal judgement.

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

POLITICS

Jimi Wanjigi faulted over early campaigns

ODM has accused Jimi Wanjigi, who is hoping to run on the party's ticket in next year's presidential election, of jumping the gun by campaigning.

By Ndungu Gachane | 21 hours ago

POLITICS

Ruto warns against 2022 alliances, calls them tribal outfits

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Uhuru calls talks with Raila, OKA leaders as Jubilee okays ODM pact

By Moses Nyamori | 1 day ago

POLITICS

We will support one of our own in presidential race, say OKA leaders

OKA plans to champion hope for economic liberation that will rival Ruto’s bottom-up economic model.

By Antony Gitonga and Julius Chepkwony | 1 day ago

By Antony Gitonga and Julius Chepkwony | 1 day ago

State of politics: Political Parties Agenda, the means to the end game and why everyone is fair game

VIDEO

State of politics: Political Parties Agenda, the means to the end game and why everyone is fair game

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VIDEO

Mathare United survives KPL relegation with a win

10 hours ago

VIDEO

Relieve for former policyholders of concord insurance as compensation process begins

11 hours ago

VIDEO

At least two million people are in dire need of assistance following an ongoing drought

11 hours ago

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SPORTS

World U20 Championships: Burden on Kibet to deliver when it matters most

By Dennis Okeyo | 2 hours ago

World U20 Championships: Burden on Kibet to deliver when it matters most

Etyang, Keter aiming for World U20 glory in men's 1500m

By Dennis Okeyo | 7 hours ago

Etyang, Keter aiming for World U20 glory in men's 1500m

Kenyan trio rise from the ashes, storm into World U20 400m final

By Elvince Joshua | 8 hours ago

Kenyan trio rise from the ashes, storm into World U20 400m final

Rudisha urges athletes to get Kenya back on top

By World Athletics | 9 hours ago

Rudisha urges athletes to get Kenya back on top

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Defining moment for Handshake brothers as Court of Appeal delivers verdict on Bill

Defining moment for Handshake brothers as Court of Appeal delivers verdict on Bill

By Brian Otieno | 1 hour ago

Opinion: Too early to decide who you will vote for

Opinion: Too early to decide who you will vote for

By Elias Mokua | 2 hours ago

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

Special report: From Jezebel to Pharaoh, Biblical tales in BBI case

Appeal Judges decide the fate of a document likely to make or break the country’s political destiny.

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba | 35 minutes ago

Uhuru's talks with Raila, OKA leaders hit another deadlock

Uhuru's talks with Raila, OKA leaders hit another deadlock

By Jacob Ngetich and Moses Nyamori | 9 hours ago

BBI appeal brought together younger lawyers and top legal minds

BBI appeal brought together younger lawyers and top legal minds

By Paul Ogemba | 9 hours ago

PODCASTS

CROSSFIRE: Bottom-up Economic Model, Jubilee-ODM Merger & OKA Politics Ahead of 2022

Sepetuko Podcast; ODM, Wacha Vita na IEBC; Tumia 'System' Kuwafidia Waliodhulumiwa -ndiyo kazi muhim

Sepetuko Podcast; Museveni Anawajali Wanariadha Kuliko Uhuru; Aibu ya Kuwatuza Siku 10 Baadaye

Sepetuko Podcast; Uhuru ameamua ni Raila - kuondoa chuki za kihistoria

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PICTURE POWER

World Athletics U20 Championships, Nairobi

World Athletics U20 Championships, Nairobi

19^th August 2021

Scramble for food at James Gesami’s home

Scramble for food at James Gesami’s home

18^th August 2021

A young boy crosses a 'river of sewer' with his sister on his back

A young boy crosses a 'river of sewer' with his sister on his back

15^th August 2021

Embu brothers buried

Embu brothers buried

14^th August 2021

CDF: Grogan streets got talent

CDF: Grogan streets got talent

12^th August 2021

Drill: How police officers 'riot'

Drill: How police officers 'riot'

11^th August 2021

World Lion's Day, 2021

World Lion's Day, 2021

10^th August 2021

Remembering the 1998 US embassy bombing

Remembering the 1998 US embassy bombing

07^th August 2021

Kithimani market, where only the fastest make sales

Kithimani market, where only the fastest make sales

07^th August 2021

Faith Kipyegon: Triumph against all odds

Faith Kipyegon: Triumph against all odds

07^th August 2021

Gikomba fire: How 'salvage crews' made a killing

Gikomba fire: How 'salvage crews' made a killing

06^th August 2021

Fire razes section of Gikomba

Fire razes section of Gikomba

06^th August 2021

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WORLD

Photos: The women and girls of Afghanistan

By Reuters | 17 hours ago

Photos: The women and girls of Afghanistan

One man's contributions to change in China's Tibet

By Xinhua | 19 hours ago

One man's contributions to change in China's Tibet

Taliban pledge peace and women's rights under Islam as they strike conciliatory tone

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Taliban pledge peace and women's rights under Islam as they strike conciliatory tone

Haiti quake survivors cry for help as death toll nears 2,000

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Haiti quake survivors cry for help as death toll nears 2,000

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FACT CHECK

What it means to be a woman in Afghanistan

What it means to be a woman in Afghanistan

80 per cent of the nearly 250,000 people who fled from Afghanistan in May and June were women and children

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

The pregnant racing athlete’s story

By Winfrey Owino | 7 days ago

Explainer: Rules on VIP foreign travel

By Amos Mabinda | 13 days ago

Fact Check: Did ‘rich’ parent take Form One boy to Maranda High School in a helicopter?

By Kevin Ogutu | 15 days ago

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 23 days ago

False: Anti-sex beds not installed at the 2020 Olympics

By Patrick Vidija | 26 days ago

More mothers prefer to give birth in hospitals

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Benard Lusigi | 8 hours ago

Health gets largest share as Kirinyaga MCAs approve Sh6.6 billion budget

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jane Mugambi | 16 hours ago

Kenya to receive Pfizer, Moderna, J&J vaccines by mid-September

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 22 hours ago

Unemployed adults may soon benefit from NHIF family cover

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Tanzania's rapper Rosa Ree flaunts new man

By Solomon Koko | 17 hours ago

Tanzania's rapper Rosa Ree flaunts new man

R&B singer R. Kelly goes on trial for alleged sex abuse

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

R&B singer R. Kelly goes on trial for alleged sex abuse

Daddy Owen speaks after recovering from Covid-19

By Fay Ngina | 20 hours ago

Daddy Owen speaks after recovering from Covid-19

Spotify reveals Kenyan podcasts dominating their platform

By Alfayo Onyango | 21 hours ago

Spotify reveals Kenyan podcasts dominating their platform

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THE NAIROBIAN

Mr Flex: Many women are dying for this body

Mr Flex: Many women are dying for this body

By Mumo Munuve | 40 minutes ago

Majority of girls in my safe house are 16 and pregnant

Majority of girls in my safe house are 16 and pregnant

By Rosa Agutu | 15 hours ago

Why cheap lodgings snip bathroom slippers

Why cheap lodgings snip bathroom slippers

BLOGS

By Awuor Omino | 16 hours ago

Bishop David Muriithi: God does not use the qualified

Bishop David Muriithi: God does not use the qualified

BLOGS

By Bishop David Muriithi | 16 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Yes, crop burning contributes to climate change

Yes, crop burning contributes to climate change

By Hellen Miseda | 14 hours ago

Young, tech savvy and inking hot deals online

By Peter Theuri | 1 day ago

How to choose the best irrigation system for your crop

By Wamae Mwangi | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Newly promoted senior lady officers hosted by Defence CS

By Eve Reporter | 21 hours ago

Newly promoted senior lady officers hosted by Defence CS

Could you be dating his friends?

By Lolita Bunde | 22 hours ago

Could you be dating his friends?

Confessions: I caught my husband cheating but I don’t want to leave him

By Chris Hart | 23 hours ago

Confessions: I caught my husband cheating but I don’t want to leave him

Women in Business: What it takes to start, run a pastry business

By Vivianne Wandera | 23 hours ago

Women in Business: What it takes to start, run a pastry business