Ruto, Raila and Matiang’i lock horns in Bonchari by-election

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The political heavyweights meet again at the Bonchari by-election today as each party aims for a win for their candidates. ...
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By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 5 hours ago

Ruto, Raila and Matiang’i lock horns in Bonchari by-election

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Wasted in jail, confused in freedom

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By Sara Okuoro and Ronald Bett | 2 hours ago

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NATIONAL

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Kalonzo: Respect court verdict on BBI

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Rastafarians seek legalisation of bhang consumption

By Kamau Muthoni | 16 hours ago

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By Andrew Kipkemboi | 22 hours ago

Kibwana: I rarely fit into the natural order of things

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COUNTIES

Better living conditions for incarcerated children and women

The programme targets enhancing structures at the correctional facilities and making them friendlier to prison staff and inmates.

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 hour ago

Better living conditions for incarcerated children and women

By Muriithi Mugo | 1 hour ago

19-year-old boy charged with defiling girl three years younger

By Harold Odhiambo | 14 hours ago

Businessman and politicians in fight over club operations in Likoni

By Weldon Kipkemoi | 16 hours ago

Garissa OCS shoots man dead

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Ruto’s plan to storm Nyanza

By Harold Odhiambo | 19 hours ago

Residents shun sewer line, cite connection fee

By Robert Kiplagat | 1 day ago

Streetwise vendor sets eyes on Juja seat in tomorrow's by-election

By Fidelis W. Kabunyi | 1 day ago

MCAs fault court verdict on BBI Bill, demand justice for electorate

By Grace Ng'ang'a | 1 day ago

Backlash as elders settle on new entrant, Rusana, to succeed Obado

By Anne Atieno and Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

Homa Bay health workers: MCAs interfere with health services

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Drama as woman storms wedding [PHOTOS]

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BUSINESS

Lights, camera, action! Artistes brighten economy

FINANCIAL STANDARD

Covid-19 had negatively impacted entertainment revenues..

By Esther Dianah | 1 hour ago

KRA must ease tax filing to boost revenues

OPINION

KRA has to be significantly more proactive in dealing with changes in rates and law to ensure the least inconvenience to taxpayers. .

By Nikhil Hira | 4 hours ago

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By Wainaina Wambu | 5 hours ago

Logging ban leaves timber traders high and dry

BUSINESS

By Fredrick Obura | 13 hours ago

World Bank tops list of Kenya’s external lenders

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 1 day ago

Kebs wants all thermal guns re-calibrated

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 1 day ago

Kenya needs a new tax policy that will drive the economy forward

OPINION

By Ken Gichinga | 2 days ago

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OPINION

Marriage is great when the husband is not home

By Ted Malanda | 1 day ago

Marriage is great when the husband is not home

Kenya and Uganda could as well be one country, or maybe not

By Ted Malanda | 1 day ago

Kenya and Uganda could as well be one country, or maybe not

Health ministry’s Covid surge warning should be a wake-up call for all

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Health ministry’s Covid surge warning should be a wake-up call for all

Judiciary’s finest hour or elites’ reckoning moment?

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Judiciary’s finest hour or elites’ reckoning moment?

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POLITICS

Wajir Governor impeached

Despite Governor Mohamud’s spirited defence before the House, senators still voted to impeach him

By Mireri Junior | 8 hours ago

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POLITICS

Mohamud ouster: Be lenient with me, Wajir Governor pleads with Senate

The final vote on his proposed impeachment by the Senate will take place this evening.

By Mireri Junior | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Senate suspends ouster debate for 15 minutes after Governor Mohamud falls ill

By Mireri Junior | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

MCAs decry the High Court ruling on BBI

By Lydia Nyawira | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Senate committee recommends removal of Wajir Governor

A senate committee has recommended for the removal of Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud for gross violation of the constitution.

By Fred Kagonye | 13 hours ago

By Fred Kagonye | 13 hours ago

FKFPL Review Show: Reviewing Kenyan football

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Safaricom reports revenue for its mobile wallet declined by 2.1% to 82.65 Billion shillings

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Economic ramifications coming with Kenya ban on Somali flights

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VIDEO

Hellen Obiri expresses desire to attain victory amidst tough challengers in the Doha diamond league

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SPORTS

Harry Kane tells Tottenham he 'wants to leave' this summer

By Mirror | 7 hours ago

Harry Kane tells Tottenham he 'wants to leave' this summer

Be on top by June 30, qualify for CAF Champions League - FKF

By Robert Abong'o | 8 hours ago

Be on top by June 30, qualify for CAF Champions League - FKF

Euro 2020: Sousa names Poland squad, Grosicki and Szymanski in reserves

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Euro 2020: Sousa names Poland squad, Grosicki and Szymanski in reserves

PSG 'have been in touch' with Mohamed Salah over Liverpool exit

By Mirror | 10 hours ago

PSG 'have been in touch' with Mohamed Salah over Liverpool exit

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

The age of gentrification is truly upon our country

The age of gentrification is truly upon our country

By XN Iraki | 5 hours ago

The rise and fall of Trade Bank: A tale of the sleazy 90s

The rise and fall of Trade Bank: A tale of the sleazy 90s

By Wainaina Wambu | 5 hours ago

Lights, camera, action! Artistes brighten economy

Lights, camera, action! Artistes brighten economy

Lights, camera, action! Artistes brighten economy

Covid-19 had negatively impacted entertainment revenues.

By Esther Dianah | 1 hour ago

Ruto, Raila and Matiang’i lock horns in Bonchari by-election

Ruto, Raila and Matiang’i lock horns in Bonchari by-election

By Eric Abuga and Edwin Nyarangi | 5 hours ago

Wasted in jail, confused in freedom

Wasted in jail, confused in freedom

By Edwin Nyarangi and Daniel Chege | 5 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

Muslim faithful mark Eid Ul Fitr in Mombasa

14^th May 2021

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

Heavy rains bring flooding to parts of Kenya

13^th May 2021

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadhan

13^th May 2021

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

Eid-ul-Fitr: Bishops visit Muslim clerics at Masjid Swalihina

13^th May 2021

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

Mfangano Lane ‘riddled with filth’ as heavy rains pound Nairobi

12^th May 2021

Ramadhan: Muslims faithful at Jamia mosque

Ramadhan: Muslims faithful at Jamia mosque

08^th May 2021

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

City brewery using water from sewage [Photos]

08^th May 2021

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

Suluhu's fashion in maiden visit to Kenya

05^th May 2021

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

Joe Biden stops to pick a dandelion for Jill

30^th April 2021

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

Exposed: How this beggar has been fleecing Nairobians

29^th April 2021

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

Weight loss: Senator Malala's transformation

28^th April 2021

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

Vihiga Funeral Home collapse: The aftermath

28^th April 2021

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WORLD

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu receives Covid-19 report

By Fred Kagonye | 8 hours ago

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu receives Covid-19 report

Microsoft now says it investigated Gates' involvement with employee

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Microsoft now says it investigated Gates' involvement with employee

Arms deal graft trial against S.African ex-president Zuma adjourned to May 26

By Reuters | 15 hours ago

Arms deal graft trial against S.African ex-president Zuma adjourned to May 26

Israel-Gaza fighting enters its second week

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Israel-Gaza fighting enters its second week

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FACT CHECK

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

Explainer: What is the science behind the new U.S. mask guidance?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday advised that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks.

By Reuters | 2 days ago

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

INCORRECT: Kenya not ranked seventh in world for Covid-19 vaccination

FACT CHECK

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The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

EXPLAINERS

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni | 4 days ago

Some doctors you meet abroad fail Kenyan medical exams

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Kenyan patients sleep in hostels, are treated by doctors who fail our medical exams - Daniel Yumbya

By Mercy Kahenda | 7 hours ago

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Snake bites cause kidney failure, blindness, deformity and death

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kansiime's hubby striking resemblance to Njugush

By Solomon Koko | 12 hours ago

Kansiime's hubby striking resemblance to Njugush

City ya majambazi: Yvonne Afrostreet and TikTok user's daytime robbery

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Rastafarians move to court to seek legalisation of marijuana

By Kamau Muthoni | 15 hours ago

Rastafarians move to court to seek legalisation of marijuana

'Friends' reunion to air May 27, with slew of celebrity guests

By Reuters | 16 hours ago

'Friends' reunion to air May 27, with slew of celebrity guests

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THE NAIROBIAN

Employees to wait longer for salaries as varsities go broke

Employees to wait longer for salaries as varsities go broke

By Stephen Mburu | 10 hours ago

Boiling maize takes my children to school, says businesswoman

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By James Wanzala | 15 hours ago

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NEWS

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 18 hours ago

Tycoon linked to son’s murder buried under tight security

Tycoon linked to son’s murder buried under tight security

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By Lydiah Nyawira | 21 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

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How 28-year-old graduate runs thriving tree tomato farm in Meru

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CS Matiang'i warns former tea factory directors who refuse to leave office

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EVE WOMAN

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Brave boy, 5, praised for calling 999 after pregnant mum collapsed at home

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