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How Uhuru, Raila clipped BBI attack

Politics

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was yesterday headed for a big win at the National Assembly as MPs burned the midnight oil to conclude both the second and third readings. President

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

How Uhuru, Raila clipped BBI attack

I did not betray Ruto, Ngunjiri explains why he voted for BBI

National

I did not betray Ruto, Ngunjiri explains why he voted for BBI

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 1 hour ago

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Politics

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 11 hours ago

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

Health & Science

By Gloria Milimu | 3 hours ago

Friday, May 14 gazetted as public holiday

National

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

KCSE results unlikely to be out today

Education

By Augustine Oduor and Brian Okoth | 27 minutes ago

Parents worry long holidays will expose learners to harm

Education

By Augustine Oduor | 11 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Prominent land case starts 20 years later

By Daniel Chege | 2 hours ago

Prominent land case starts 20 years later

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

By Isaiah Gwengi | 11 hours ago

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

SRC approves new allowances for regional heads, chiefs

By Allan Mungai | 11 hours ago

SRC approves new allowances for regional heads, chiefs

Echoes: Getting a driving licence was no mean feat for Kenyan motorists

By Amos Kareithi | 11 hours ago

Echoes: Getting a driving licence was no mean feat for Kenyan motorists

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COUNTIES

BBI Bill: Wajir civil groups protest additional of 70 constituencies

The groups are wondering how BBI reached the 70 proposed new constituencies without the review of constituencies by IEBC.

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

BBI Bill: Wajir civil groups protest additional of 70 constituencies

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hour ago

Trader to plead to charges of forging land documents

By Paul Ogemba | 11 hours ago

Taita-Taveta University gets new VC

By Renson Mnyamwezi | 11 hours ago

Five killed as gold mine collapses in Ikolomani

By Robert Amalemba | 14 hours ago

Southern Bypass crash victim identified

By Mate Tongola | 17 hours ago

PDP links rock Migori Assembly as MCAs oust majority leader, whip

By Anne Atieno | 17 hours ago

Bar maid to serve jail term for stealing from employer

By Jane Mugambi | 18 hours ago

How Benjamin Imbai was killed

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 20 hours ago

Why elders in Pokot banned alcohol

By Stephen Rutto and Irissheel Shanzu | 20 hours ago

Sexual relations with a cousin: What the law says

By Brian Okoth and Winfrey Owino | 21 hours ago

Grief as sisters drown in Narok river

By Robert Kiplagat | 22 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Lighting up rural Kenya: Energy agency to double county governments’ investments

BUSINESS

The corporation has said it would match investments made by county governments in lighting up their respective areas..

By Macharia Kamau | 15 minutes ago

President Samia Suluhu Hassan will invigorate trade

OPINION

President Suluhu emphasised the need to support the private sector to realize not just enhanced trade ties but also improve economies..

By Chris Diaz | 30 minutes ago

Economic survey report to be delayed, says KNBS

BUSINESS NEWS

By Fredrick Obura | 38 minutes ago

British Airways owner IAG posts 1.14b euro first quarter loss

BUSINESS NEWS

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Konza City to take up Sh18b of ICT budget

BUSINESS NEWS

By Macharia Kamau | 2 hours ago

Housing Finance nears sale deal for Sh1.3b K-Mall

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 3 hours ago

World food price index climbs in April, highest since mid-2014 -FAO

BUSINESS NEWS

By Reuters | 23 hours ago

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WORLD

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

By Standard Reporter | 1 hour ago

Frits Veerman: The Dutch photographer who exposed Pakistan's nuclear smuggling ring

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

By A.P | 11 hours ago

World pushes for waiver on vaccines patent, property rights

U.S. reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to COVID vaccine

By Reuters | 21 hours ago

U.S. reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to COVID vaccine

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POLITICS

Committee summons Governor Obado over audit issues

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been summoned to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts and Investment Committee to respond to audit queries.

By Eric Abuga | 11 hours ago

By Eric Abuga | 11 hours ago

POLITICS

Senators vote to consider Wajir Governor's impeachment through committee

Senate has constituted an 11 member select committee to probe the impeachment charges brought against embattled Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi.

By Brian Otieno | 15 hours ago

POLITICS

Eyes on Senate as Uhuru, Raila ask parliamentarians to pass BBI bill

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Otiende: My removal from JLAC has nothing to do with BBI

By Mireri Junior | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Puzzle of SMS, tweet that sunk Raila ally

Details have emerged on the intrigues behind the ouster of Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo from a parliamentary committee.

By Moses Nyamori and James Omoro | 1 day ago

By Moses Nyamori and James Omoro | 1 day ago

Bar owners and hoteliers want President Uhuru to extend their operating time from 7PM to 10PM

VIDEO

Bar owners and hoteliers want President Uhuru to extend their operating time from 7PM to 10PM

10 hours ago

VIDEO

Women in Business: How COVID-19 propelled Njonki Mwangi into picnic business

10 hours ago

VIDEO

#CROSSFIRE: Parliament seals BBI fate and ODM internal wrangles as Orengo fights back

10 hours ago

VIDEO

BREAKING NEWS: National Assembly passes the BBI bill

10 hours ago

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SPORTS

Pfizer, BioNTech set to donate vaccines

By Xinhua | 24 minutes ago

Pfizer, BioNTech set to donate vaccines

To play golf by the Rules, we need to take time and learn how it’s done

By Vincent Wang'ombe | 2 hours ago

To play golf by the Rules, we need to take time and learn how it’s done

Hazard apologises for laughing with Chelsea players after Real Madrid defeat

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Hazard apologises for laughing with Chelsea players after Real Madrid defeat

Man United book place in Europa League final despite defeat to Roma

By Reuters | 2 hours ago

Man United book place in Europa League final despite defeat to Roma

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

By Gloria Milimu | 3 hours ago

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

By Peter Kimani | 3 hours ago

How Uhuru, Raila clipped BBI attack

How Uhuru, Raila clipped BBI attack

How Uhuru, Raila clipped BBI attack

President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila used both carrot and stick to whip the MPs to support the Bill.

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

Ruto allies dismiss BBI as MPs take a vote on the Bill

By Moses Nyamori and Brian Otieno | 11 hours ago

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

Justice Ouko village known for breeding top legal minds

By Isaiah Gwengi | 11 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

24^th April 2021

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Judith Ndunge Ngunia buried

23^rd April 2021

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

Moo-ve! Cows overrunning towns

23^rd April 2021

Church group arrested for curfew violation

Church group arrested for curfew violation

22^nd April 2021

Judo: Fighting it out

Judo: Fighting it out

22^nd April 2021

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

15^th April 2021

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

15^th April 2021

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OPINION

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

By Peter Kimani | 3 hours ago

Love in the times of plenty: How the Gates came asunder

Lack of national values is killing us

By Wycliffe Osabwa | 11 hours ago

Lack of national values is killing us

Lack of values at the family level to blame for national moral rot

By Wycliffe Osabwa | 11 hours ago

Lack of values at the family level to blame for national moral rot

Elgeyo Marakwet should leverage on athletics to boost tourism

By Janet Kimeto | 11 hours ago

Elgeyo Marakwet should leverage on athletics to boost tourism

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FACT CHECK

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

The 18 passengers will have to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to confirm the results.

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 1 day ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 9 days ago

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

Land records go digital: What it means for land owners, buyers

EXPLAINERS

By Patrick Vidija | 9 days ago

Indian Covid-19 variant ‘transmissible, deadly, can dodge vaccines’

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Experts say variants occur due to the changing nature of viruses with a new variant having one or two mutations

By Gloria Milimu | 3 hours ago

Dr Chibanzi Mwachonda loses KMPDU secretary general post

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 15 hours ago

1,086 admitted as 705 more test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 18 hours ago

Medics plead to have ARVs at port released

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Matiang’i declares Friday, May 14, 2021, a public holiday

By Vincent Kejitan | 2 hours ago

Matiang’i declares Friday, May 14, 2021, a public holiday

Meet girl with rare condition that makes her sleep for weeks

By Mirror | 2 hours ago

Meet girl with rare condition that makes her sleep for weeks

Kim Kardashian sends fans wild by working out in barely-there gym outfit

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Kim Kardashian sends fans wild by working out in barely-there gym outfit

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’ expert says

By Mirror | 3 hours ago

Harry 'knew Oprah interview would rock boat and that's what he wanted’ expert says

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THE NAIROBIAN

Korean accused of attacking landlord with plate over rent row

Korean accused of attacking landlord with plate over rent row

By Lilian Chepkoech | 24 minutes ago

Female cop wed two junior officers

Female cop wed two junior officers

By Nairobian reporter | 54 minutes ago

My husband in not a mad man, I adore him — Embarambamba’s wife

My husband in not a mad man, I adore him — Embarambamba’s wife

NEWS

By Stanley Ongwae | 1 hour ago

No, the boy child has not been neglected

No, the boy child has not been neglected

NEWS

By James Wanzala | 17 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

Trouble brewing as locals invade Mumias Sugar land

By Brian Kisanji | 3 hours ago

Windfall as farmers get superior quality coffee

By Lydia Nyawira | 13 hours ago

Crackdown starts against farmers flouting potato packaging rule

By Japheth Makau | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Six top tips for 'uncoupling' after lockdown as couples fear separation anxiety

By Mirror | 24 minutes ago

Six top tips for 'uncoupling' after lockdown as couples fear separation anxiety

Confessions: I caught friend making drunken pass at hubby on first night out after lockdown

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Confessions: I caught friend making drunken pass at hubby on first night out after lockdown

Five ways to manage and prevent dry, damaged hair at home

By Esther Muchene | 1 hour ago

Five ways to manage and prevent dry, damaged hair at home

I am learning how to date my husband afresh

By Caroline Okello | 2 hours ago

I am learning how to date my husband afresh