ELECTION 2022

When elections weren't secret and State held all cards

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Elections were organised by bureaucrats and it was a public affair that the key supporters and campaigners were published in a government newspaper.
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By Amos Kareithi | 3 hours ago

When elections weren't secret and State held all cards

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

Counties

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

By Mate Tongola | 2 hours ago

End of bromance as Kingi, Joho renew battle for Coast

Coast

End of bromance as Kingi, Joho renew battle for Coast

By Bernard Sanga | 7 hours ago

Disquiet in Kenya Kwanza over Rigathi Gachagua's 'careless' outbursts

Politics

By Ndung’u Gachane | 7 hours ago

Why domestic workers run to the Gulf despite reports of abuse

National

By Jacinta Mutura | 7 hours ago

Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

National

By John Shilitsa | 9 hours ago

Randy couples using Migori bushes to consummate love

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By Anne Atieno | 8 hours ago

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Confusion as Sports Disputes Tribunal halts NSL, Division One matches

By Washington Onyango | 17 minutes ago

Confusion as Sports Disputes Tribunal halts NSL, Division One matches

15 per cent of maize flour contaminated, Jkuat experts

By Jennifer Anyango | 51 minutes ago

15 per cent of maize flour contaminated, Jkuat experts

Real have more experience but no favourite in final, says Modric

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Real have more experience but no favourite in final, says Modric

Pastor burns feet of three teens over theft of Sh80 cake

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 1 hour ago

Pastor burns feet of three teens over theft of Sh80 cake

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NATIONAL

Woman in Sh200m estate battle risks jail for snubbing DNA test

Woman in Sh200m estate battle risks jail for snubbing DNA test

By Daniel Chege | 15 hours ago

Lawyer sues CJ Martha Koome over new election petition rule

Lawyer sues CJ Martha Koome over new election petition rule

By Paul Ogemba | 15 hours ago

What the design of Pension Towers symbolises.

What the design of Pension Towers symbolises.

By Winfrey Owino | 21 hours ago

KALRO distances itself from KARI website full of explicit content

KALRO distances itself from KARI website full of explicit content

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Uhuru receives World Cup trophy at State House

Uhuru receives World Cup trophy at State House

NATIONAL

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COUNTIES

Pastor burns feet of three teens over theft of Sh80 cake

The pastor is said to have forced three teenage boys to walk on burning charcoal after they allegedly stole cake worth Sh80 from his bakery.

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 1 hour ago

Pastor burns feet of three teens over theft of Sh80 cake

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 1 hour ago

Nicholas Gumbo, James Orengo to face off in hot battle for Siaya

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi | 10 hours ago

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

By John Shilitsa and Eric Abuga | 11 hours ago

Woman charged with trafficking heroin worth Sh110 million detained

By Joackim Bwana | 15 hours ago

Raila Odinga criticises William Ruto's coastal land deal

By Robert Amalemba | 15 hours ago

Vote for leaders of integrity, Martha Karua tells Mount Kenya

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 15 hours ago

Rigathi Gachagua tells independent candidates not to spoil the party for UDA

By Julius Chepkwony | 18 hours ago

Ruto: I'll return port operations to Mombasa in first six months

By Patrick Beja | 18 hours ago

L. Victoria fishermen ask state to crack on illegal fishermen

By James Omoro | 23 hours ago

Vihiga County recognised for its climate action plans

By Hellen Miseda | 1 day ago

Livestock market re-opens as security improves

By Michael Saitoti | 1 day ago

Court freezes county account as resident claims Sh340m looted

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

DP Ruto's grand plan to resettle landless at Coast

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Electricity demand on the rise as business activity picks up

BUSINESS

Demand for electricity has picked up after a slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic..

By Anthony Gitonga | 15 hours ago

Co-operative Bank profit hits Sh5.8 billion on revenue growth

BUSINESS

Lender was boosted by an increase in non-interest income in the first quarter of 2022. Cost management also led to a saving of Sh760 million that had been provided for bad loans..

By Dominic Omondi | 15 hours ago

Coffee producers want bloc to declare crop strategic commodity

BUSINESS

By Jennifer Anyango | 15 hours ago

Our digital economy needs more than infrastructure investment

OPINION

By Mugo Kibati | 23 hours ago

What Honda CR-V offers: its strengths and weaknesses

MOTORING

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

President Uhuru's office gets Sh4.4b more as Ukur Yatani breaks law

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

GDC to add 49 megawatts to the national grid by end of the year

BUSINESS

By Julius Chepkwony | 1 day ago

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OPINION

Uhuru Kenyatta's road projects best thing for Kenya since sliced bread

By Githieya Kimari | 7 hours ago

Uhuru Kenyatta's road projects best thing for Kenya since sliced bread

Please donate money, food to help suffering Kenyans

By Peter Kihara | 15 hours ago

Please donate money, food to help suffering Kenyans

It is wrong to gag lawyers from commenting on presidential petitions

By Joseph Sanna | 15 hours ago

It is wrong to gag lawyers from commenting on presidential petitions

A sick US gun policy

By Editorial | 15 hours ago

A sick US gun policy

Women will surely steal men's thunder in August elections

By Michael Ndonye | 15 hours ago

Women will surely steal men's thunder in August elections

CARTOONS

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 1 day ago

Should we regulate political advertising

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 4 days ago

Kenya's dash forward held back by ugly 'patron-client' politics

By Macharia Munene | 4 days ago

Uhuru's absence from Azimio campaign trail has reduced mudslinging

'My People' mantra is risky and self-serving, let us drop it now

By David Oginde | 5 days ago

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POLITICS

Martha Karua: Corruption fight top of our agenda

Raila Odinga’s running Martha Karua says war on graft will be top of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya presidential agenda.

By David Njaaga | 3 hours ago

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POLITICS

William Ruto asks for Uhuru Kenyatta's forgiveness as clergy call for peaceful elections

The two leaders have traded barbs since the President’s unity pact with Raila. Church leaders warn that Kenya is in a critical moment hence need for calm.

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

List of State House seat aspirants shrinks by half

By Grace Ng’ang’a | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Police call out Senator Cleophas Malala for demeaning them at a political rally

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Integrity law yet to grow teeth, so it's up to voters to reject tainted leaders

Constitution has chapter on leadership and integrity, which is rarely followed. Top anti-graft officials says impeached leaders must not seek elective seats.

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

Two Kenyan fugitives wanted by the US over alleged involvement in narcotics Wildlife trafficking

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Two Kenyan fugitives wanted by the US over alleged involvement in narcotics Wildlife trafficking

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How the widening rift between Pres. Uhuru DP Ruto was clear during the National Prayer Breakfast

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SPORTS

Confusion as Sports Disputes Tribunal halts NSL, Division One matches

By Washington Onyango | 17 minutes ago

Confusion as Sports Disputes Tribunal halts NSL, Division One matches

Real have more experience but no favourite in final, says Modric

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Real have more experience but no favourite in final, says Modric

Liverpool's Mane to give 'special' answer after Champions League final

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Liverpool's Mane to give 'special' answer after Champions League final

Prisons and KCB to renew rivalry in quarters in Tunisia tomorrow

By Ernest Ndunda | 4 hours ago

Prisons and KCB to renew rivalry in quarters in Tunisia tomorrow

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

End of bromance as Kingi, Joho renew battle for Coast

End of bromance as Kingi, Joho renew battle for Coast

By Bernard Sanga | 7 hours ago

Disquiet in Kenya Kwanza over Rigathi Gachagua's 'careless' outbursts

Disquiet in Kenya Kwanza over Rigathi Gachagua's 'careless' outbursts

By Ndung’u Gachane | 7 hours ago

When elections weren't secret and State held all cards

When elections weren't secret and State held all cards

When elections weren't secret and State held all cards

Elections were organised by bureaucrats and it was a public affair that the key supporters and campaigners were published in a government newspaper.

By Amos Kareithi | 3 hours ago

Why domestic workers run to the Gulf despite reports of abuse

Why domestic workers run to the Gulf despite reports of abuse

By Jacinta Mutura | 7 hours ago

National prayer breakfast exposes leaders' hypocrisy

National prayer breakfast exposes leaders' hypocrisy

By Allan Mungai | 7 hours ago

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For the love of 'omena'

For the love of 'omena'

23 ^rd May 2022

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

22 ^nd May 2022

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

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WORLD

China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat

By Agency | 1 day ago

China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

By Reuters | 1 day ago

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

By Mate Tongola | 2 days ago

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

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FACT CHECK

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.

By Winfrey Owino | 4 days ago

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

By Reuters | 8 days ago

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

By Stephanie Wangari | 9 days ago

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

By Patrick Vidija | 10 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 16 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 22 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

State to pump in Sh600m for telemedicine in 20 hospitals for pilot phase

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By James Wanzala | 2 hours ago

Six KNH employees in court for allegedly stealing Sh4.68m cancer drugs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mate Tongola | 2 days ago

Kenya heightens surveillance as monkeypox spreads

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 2 days ago

Number of health facilities falls on Covid, State crackdown

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Big Five agenda in Kenya's showbiz

By Solomon Koko | 7 hours ago

The Big Five agenda in Kenya's showbiz

Rick Ross confirms relationship Hamisa Mobetto

By Diana Anyango | 1 day ago

Rick Ross confirms relationship Hamisa Mobetto

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

By Diana Anyango | 1 day ago

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

By Fay Ngina | 1 day ago

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

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THE NAIROBIAN

Martha Karua, will you marry me, begs Kakamega musician

Martha Karua, will you marry me, begs Kakamega musician

By Priscilla Kimani | 1 hour ago

Why Makueni governor, Kivutha Kibwana will retire without pension

Why Makueni governor, Kivutha Kibwana will retire without pension

By Esther Dianah | 1 hour ago

City sex workers come to blows over cash dispute

City sex workers come to blows over cash dispute

By Collins Kweyu | 4 hours ago

Nairobians are awfully sad, Igathe wants to make them happy

Nairobians are awfully sad, Igathe wants to make them happy

POLITICS

By Hudson Gumbihi | 6 hours ago

Randy couples using Migori bushes to consummate love

Randy couples using Migori bushes to consummate love

NEWS

By Anne Atieno | 8 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

15 per cent of maize flour contaminated, Jkuat experts

15 per cent of maize flour contaminated, Jkuat experts

By Jennifer Anyango | 51 minutes ago

Coffee producers want bloc to declare it a strategic commodity

By Jennifer Anyango | 7 hours ago

Human beings would perish If all bees die

By Carla Mucavi | 7 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Should you try a yoni massage?

By Esther Muchene | 3 hours ago

Should you try a yoni massage?

Signs that someone is breadcrumbing you

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

Signs that someone is breadcrumbing you

How to know you bought a bleaching cream

By Esther Muchene | 5 hours ago

How to know you bought a bleaching cream

Beauty benefits of eating green apples

By Esther Muchene | 6 hours ago

Beauty benefits of eating green apples

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