Justice Said Chitembwe breaks into tears over misuse of courts

Kenya

High Court judge Said Chitembwe broke down when he appeared before the panel interviewing him for the Chief Justice post on Monday. Justice Chitembwe was unable to contain emotions when he expressed his concern about the misuse of the judiciary by the other arms of governm...

By Jael Mboga | 49 minutes ago

Justice Said Chitembwe breaks into tears over misuse of courts

President and Raila ‘joined at the hip despite misgivings’

Politics

President and Raila ‘joined at the hip despite misgivings’

By Moses Nyamori | 15 hours ago

Tuju: Uhuru is not using me to fight Ruto

Politics

Tuju: Uhuru is not using me to fight Ruto

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 14 hours ago

Justice Said Chitembwe: I will not change much in the Judiciary

Kenya

By Jael Mboga | 3 hours ago

Justice Said Chitembwe defends ruling on defiled girl as he eyes CJ post

Kenya

By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

When a partner snaps, drags you to an early grave

Kenya

By Daniel Wesangula | 15 hours ago

No change in school calendar – Magoha

Kenya

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NATIONAL

Justice Said Chitembwe breaks into tears over misuse of courts

The judge had to switch off his mic, fight back tears as he was offered a box of tissue.

By Jael Mboga | 49 minutes ago

Justice Said Chitembwe breaks into tears over misuse of courts

By Jael Mboga | 49 minutes ago

Justice Said Chitembwe defends ruling on defiled girl as he eyes CJ post

By Winfrey Owino | 1 hour ago

No change in school calendar – Magoha

By Winfrey Owino | 2 hours ago

Isiolo-Garissa border clashes: Death toll rises to five as more bodies found

By Abdimalik Hajir | 3 hours ago

Justice Said Chitembwe: I will not change much in the Judiciary

By Jael Mboga | 3 hours ago

JSC allows Mugenda to chair panel to pick next Chief Justice amid protests

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80-year-old security guard found dead

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Widow opposes order to exhume man's body

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Student lives with bullets lodged in chest years after attack by militia

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By Daniel Wesangula | 15 hours ago

Botswana probes deaths of two people who took AstraZeneca shot

AFRICA

Most of the cases reported had occurred in women under 60. .

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English shops and pub gardens reopen

EUROPE

After imposing more restrictions in Britain’s peacetime history, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the reopening was a “major step” towards freedom..

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Prince Philip was the model husband

WORLD

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ASIA

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Apple agrees to testify before U.S. Senate

AMERICA

By Reuters and Standard Reporter | 5 hours ago

China considers mixing COVID-19 vaccines

ASIA

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India's new COVID-19 cases hit record again

ASIA

By Reuters | 1 day ago

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ECONOMY

Kenya, Pakistan to review trade agreements

By Titus Too | 38 minutes ago

Kenya, Pakistan to review trade agreements

Uhuru roots for more trade deals within OACPS

By PSCU | 2 hours ago

Uhuru roots for more trade deals within OACPS

Dollar bounces higher as traders brace for inflation data

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Dollar bounces higher as traders brace for inflation data

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POLITICS

Tuju: Uhuru is not using me to fight Ruto

Tuju says he and the DP don’t just pass each other on the corridors. Surprisingly, there is so much mutual stuff going on, which he and the DP discuss

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 14 hours ago

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Politics at the centre of governors, assembly wars

Governors are facing an uphill task to win the support of MCAs to approve nominees to fill key positions in the county, the budget and laws.

By Standard Team | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

President and Raila ‘joined at the hip despite misgivings’

By Moses Nyamori | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Mutahi Ngunyi throws spanner in the works in 2022 election deals

By Allan Mungai | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Nancy Gitau: The iron lady behind Uhuru’s realpolitik

Gitau has perfected the art of stirring up the waters to catch the fish, in the process becoming the most consequential political advisor to Uhuru.

By Nzau Musau & Sophia Wanuna | 1 day ago

By Nzau Musau & Sophia Wanuna | 1 day ago

Justice Said Chitembwe defends ruling on defiled girl as he eyes CJ post

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Justice Said Chitembwe defends ruling on defiled girl as he eyes CJ post

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The Way It Is: Suluhu meets Museveni & the multi-billion shilling oil deal between Tanzania & Uganda

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SPORTS

Charles Okere appointed Harambee Starlets head coach

By Standard Sports | 23 minutes ago

Charles Okere appointed Harambee Starlets head coach

Ole Gunnar gives update on Cavani future at Man Utd amid transfer talk

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Ole Gunnar gives update on Cavani future at Man Utd amid transfer talk

Solskjaer: United still need a 'miracle' to catch City

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Solskjaer: United still need a 'miracle' to catch City

Ayub Timbe unveiled before thousands of Vissel Kobe fans

By Odero Charles | 3 hours ago

Ayub Timbe unveiled before thousands of Vissel Kobe fans

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Tuju: Uhuru is not using me to fight Ruto

Tuju: Uhuru is not using me to fight Ruto

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 14 hours ago

Treasury in Sh100b raid on parastatals

Treasury in Sh100b raid on parastatals

By Dominic Omondi | 15 hours ago

When the grass wasn't greener for Kenyans competing for other countries

When the grass wasn't greener for Kenyans competing for other countries

When the grass wasn't greener for Kenyans competing for other countries

The world beating stars attributed their change of citizenship to lack of compensatory remuneration from the...

By Jonathan Komen and Stephen Rutto | 10 hours ago

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

By Macharia Kamau | 15 hours ago

President and Raila ‘joined at the hip despite misgivings’

President and Raila ‘joined at the hip despite misgivings’

By Moses Nyamori | 15 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

Covid at 1: We lost some of Kenya's best medical brains

11^th March 2021

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

11^th March 2021

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

19^th February 2021

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

17^th February 2021

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

Leaders, family mourn Bonchari MP John Oyioka

16^th February 2021

Sonko's day in court

Sonko's day in court

04^th February 2021

When Millicent Omanga was determined to have her way

When Millicent Omanga was determined to have her way

02^nd February 2021

Sindo: Where residents use lake water for everything

Sindo: Where residents use lake water for everything

08^th December 2020

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FACT CHECK

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Airlines also have to work with a huge number of employees. KQ spent Sh13.6 billion on workers

By Macharia Kamau | 15 hours ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 1 day ago

Why the anger over IMF loan is misguided

Why the anger over IMF loan is misguided

FACT CHECK

By Dominic Omondi | 4 days ago

Plants cure hospital's oxygen shortage

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Since the commissioning of the plants, the number of critically ill patients who used to die has gone down.

By Nathan Ochunge | 14 hours ago

Covid-19 positivity rate at 11.8% after 486 people test positive

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Too Jared | 21 hours ago

UHC medics on contract petition Uhuru for permanent jobs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 23 hours ago

It's impossible to contract Covid from steel, says study

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Why Ramadan start date changes every year – and why it can differ between countries

By Mirror | 21 minutes ago

Why Ramadan start date changes every year – and why it can differ between countries

Banky W, wife Adesua open up on tough conception journey, strenuous IVF treatments

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Rayvanny blasts Harmonize for sending Nudes to his ex-girlfriend's Daughter

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THE NAIROBIAN

Boys to men: Life lessons every father should teach his son

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Why businessman faked his death, disappeared for three years

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Form Three boy stabs, kills drunk and furious father

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Luhya spiritual leaders who believe they are Jesus Christ

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FARM KENYA

Tea farmers defy court order, proceed to elect new office holders

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Poorly run hatcheries lead to rise in Fowl pox disease

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EVE WOMAN

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