Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro kicked out of House over bribery remarks

Politics

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was on Thursday suspended from the National Assembly for four days for claiming that MPs were bribed to vote for the Building Bridges Initiatives (BBI) Bill. National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi had summoned Nyoro and Gatundu South MP Mo...

By Jacob Ng'etich | 28 minutes ago

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro kicked out of House over bribery remarks

NMS closes public toilets in Nairobi CBD

Nairobi

NMS closes public toilets in Nairobi CBD

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 1 hour ago

Son of former Kisumu mayor found dead

Nyanza

Son of former Kisumu mayor found dead

By Kevine Omollo | 40 minutes ago

Man who helped ex-KDF officer dispose of kin bodies jailed for 5 years

Central

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Chinese firms fight over Sh20b dam project

News

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Covid-19: Kenya records 334 cases, 18 deaths in last 24 hours

Health & Science

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Court told how British tycoon Richard Crawford was secretly cremated

Rift Valley

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NATIONAL

Justice Koome: Age of sexual consent remain at 18

By Mireri Junior | 2 hours ago

Justice Koome: Age of sexual consent remain at 18

CJ nominee Martha Koome defends self against LSK's objections

By Mireri Junior | 6 hours ago

CJ nominee Martha Koome defends self against LSK's objections

Senior DCI officers reshuffled (list)

By Kamore Maina | 7 hours ago

Senior DCI officers reshuffled (list)

Why you won't be fined or jailed for telling rumours

By Kamau Muthoni | 7 hours ago

Why you won't be fined or jailed for telling rumours

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COUNTIES

Ex-policeman shot dead in a botched robbery

A soldier at the 5th Kenya Rifles barracks in Gilgil, Nakuru County gunned down an ex-policeman who was in a gang.

By Antony Gitonga | 2 hours ago

Ex-policeman shot dead in a botched robbery

By Antony Gitonga | 2 hours ago

Whereabouts of slain Kitengela man Imbai’s Prado unknown

By Mate Tongola | 5 hours ago

Delay in moving powerlines affecting Ida Odinga project

By James Omoro | 7 hours ago

Senior DCI officer shoots dead security guard in Kayole

By Mireri Junior | 9 hours ago

Lamu Port opens door to the reality of Lapsset

By Macharia Kamau and Philip Mwakio | 18 hours ago

Governors hard pressed to explain use of Covid-19 funds

By Josphat Thiong’o | 18 hours ago

The big-hearted granny saving teenage mothers, widows in Kisumu

By Harold Odhiambo | 1 day ago

ODM de-whips three Nairobi MCAs from committees

By Josphat Thiong'o | 1 day ago

Limuru girl, 17, grabs steering wheel of alleged rapist’s moving car, saves self

By George Njunge | 1 day ago

Floods wreak havoc in Nyanza

By Standard Team | 1 day ago

British-built bridge connecting Homa Bay, Migori collapses

By James Omoro | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Safaricom profits drop by 6.8 percent to Sh68.7 billion

NEWS

Free M-Pesa transactions for amounts below Sh1,000 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic weighed down on Safaricom’s overall earnings for the year..

By Fredrick Obura | 7 hours ago

Charter flights rule skies in Covid era

BUSINESS

The uptake of chartered flights in the local market has been slow due to Covid-19, denying operators an important revenue stream. .

By Fredrick Obura | 8 hours ago

Balala seeks privatisation of game parks, tourism outfits

BUSINESS

By Graham Kajilwa | 18 hours ago

Auctions everywhere, but no takers

REAL ESTATE

By Wainaina Wambu | 18 hours ago

When land subdivision goes too far

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 18 hours ago

Culture or profit: Is your rural home dead capital?

REAL ESTATE

By Graham Kajilwa | 18 hours ago

How the wealthy are losing their privacy to middle class

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Theuri | 18 hours ago

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OPINION

China’s activities in the Asia-Pacific region threatens its ties with Australia

By Juan Carlos | 1 hour ago

China’s activities in the Asia-Pacific region threatens its ties with Australia

Ensure pregnant candidates transition into higher levels

By Kalangi Kiambati | 18 hours ago

Ensure pregnant candidates transition into higher levels

Let’s prioritise education in post-pandemic recovery

By Ruth Kagia and Jane Marriott | 18 hours ago

Let’s prioritise education in post-pandemic recovery

An enhanced forest cover will have double benefits to national growth

By Macharia Irungu | 18 hours ago

An enhanced forest cover will have double benefits to national growth

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POLITICS

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi accused of squandering Covid-19 funds

Wajir County Assembly tells Senate impeachment team Governor Mohamed Abdi ran down healthcare in the devolved unit.

By Moses Nyamori | 3 hours ago

By Moses Nyamori | 3 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI proposals will secure our future, Wangwe says

Wangwe said the overwhelming endorsement of the BBI Bill in both houses of Parliament demonstrates that the president is fully in charge.

By Jacob Ngetich | 5 hours ago

POLITICS

BBI vote sends Ruto back to drawing board

By Moses Nyamori | 6 hours ago

POLITICS

Jubilee targets Moses Kuria, Mbarire, Omanga in new purge

By Jacob Ng’etich | 10 hours ago

POLITICS

Garissa MCAs file motion to impeach speaker

About 36 ward reps have already signed the motion accusing Speaker Ahmed Ibrahim Abass of gross violation of the Constitution.

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir | 22 hours ago

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir | 22 hours ago

"The president cannot be both player & umpire in the same match", Justice Ngaah

VIDEO

"The president cannot be both player & umpire in the same match", Justice Ngaah

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VIDEO

Justice Ngaah:Amendment of Constitution through popular initiative cannot be initiated by government

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VIDEO

Kesi Ya BBI: Kura ya maamuzi kutolewa leo na kikao cha majaji watano

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VIDEO

MBIU YA KTN: Sherehe na maandalizi za Eid Garissa, Voi, Mombasa na Nairobi

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SPORTS

Okoth secures semis slot in Russia after win over Ukrainian boxer

By Ben Ahenda | 9 minutes ago

Okoth secures semis slot in Russia after win over Ukrainian boxer

Man United v Liverpool: Five key battles that could determine outcome at Old Trafford

By Mirror | 35 minutes ago

Man United v Liverpool: Five key battles that could determine outcome at Old Trafford

Man United keep Liverpool match plans a secret, fear for more fan protests

By Mirror | 1 hour ago

Man United keep Liverpool match plans a secret, fear for more fan protests

High school students benefit from Urbanville Basketball camp

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

High school students benefit from Urbanville Basketball camp

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Senior DCI officers reshuffled (list)

Senior DCI officers reshuffled (list)

By Kamore Maina | 7 hours ago

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

Oliech: Why 'Engineer' Olunga needs Wanyama’s help

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 7 hours ago

Whereabouts of slain Kitengela man Imbai’s Prado unknown

Whereabouts of slain Kitengela man Imbai’s Prado unknown

Whereabouts of slain Kitengela man Imbai’s Prado unknown

On May 7, the last of his possessions were removed from his rented three-bedroom house at Everest Park Apartments in Athi River, Machakos County.

By Mate Tongola | 5 hours ago

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi's wife, children linked to loss of millions

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi's wife, children linked to loss of millions

By Moses Nyamori | 10 hours ago

Echoes from the past: Iconic Nyali bridge has weathered many storms

Echoes from the past: Iconic Nyali bridge has weathered many storms

By Amos Kareithi | 18 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

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

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

Exposed to the cold: Njiru quarry demolition

24^th April 2021

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WORLD

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

By The Standard | 7 hours ago

India, UK deepen work to combat climate change by 2030

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

By The Standard | 8 hours ago

European Commission allocates 2.2 million euros to respond to Covid-19 surge in India

Grow cannabis not tobacco - Malawi president

By Reuters | 9 hours ago

Grow cannabis not tobacco - Malawi president

Kenya ancient child's archaeological grave site tells of early man's emotional

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Kenya ancient child's archaeological grave site tells of early man's emotional

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FACT CHECK

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The fast-lane: What you shouldn’t do here when driving

The speed limits in Kenya are 50 km/h in town and 110 km/h outside of towns and cities.

By Fred Kagonye | 6 days ago

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

10 reasons Covid-19 mutates

EXPLAINERS

By Mactilda Mbwenye and Ronald Bett | 7 days ago

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

Explainer: How Form One selection will be done

EXPLAINERS

By Augustine Oduor | 15 days ago

Covid-19: Kenya records 334 cases, 18 deaths in last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

334 out of 4,155 samples test positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours; positivity rate at 8.0 per cent with 124 recoveries and 18 deaths.

By Too Jared | 1 hour ago

Shortage of midwives puts women, newborns at risk

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Standard Team | 18 hours ago

39 frontline workers die of Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Winfrey Owino | 23 hours ago

You will have to do with your local hospital as KNH plans to scrap outpatient services

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Patrick Vidija | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Come back or I’ll die single - Nyota Ndogo tells husband

By Solomon Koko | 4 hours ago

Come back or I’ll die single - Nyota Ndogo tells husband

Fans react to Pendo’s videos of breaking fats in the body

By Solomon Koko | 6 hours ago

Fans react to Pendo’s videos of breaking fats in the body

'Ghost' Mulee well and itching to get back home from India

By Solomon Koko | 7 hours ago

'Ghost' Mulee well and itching to get back home from India

CNN hires Larry Madowo as Nairobi-based correspondent

By CNN and Vincent Kejitan | 8 hours ago

CNN hires Larry Madowo as Nairobi-based correspondent

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THE NAIROBIAN

Twendi Twendi hitmaker Syokau: I'm literally a beggar; family and friends have left me

Twendi Twendi hitmaker Syokau: I'm literally a beggar; family and friends have left me

By John Muia | 56 minutes ago

MP ruined my marriage to a good man who goes to church

MP ruined my marriage to a good man who goes to church

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh | 4 hours ago

Boss moves: Media personality unveils luxury Kiondo collection

Boss moves: Media personality unveils luxury Kiondo collection

FASHION

By Aulgah Nato | 4 hours ago

Midlife is no crisis, just men living their life

Midlife is no crisis, just men living their life

RETROSEXUAL

By Brian Guserwa | 5 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

How ex-banker is making killing from ornamental birds

By Muriithi Mugo | 23 hours ago

New banana export market excites farmers

By Stanley Ongwae | 23 hours ago

Pesticides residue problem must be tackled head on

By Peter Muiruri | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Relationships: We’re turning into alcoholics

By Chris Hart | 5 hours ago

Relationships: We’re turning into alcoholics

Does having divorced parents affect my marriage?

By Chris Hart | 6 hours ago

Does having divorced parents affect my marriage?

Six benefits of having friends much older than you

By Lolita Bunde | 6 hours ago

Six benefits of having friends much older than you

Osteosarcoma, 'the children and teens' cancer'

By Yvonne Kawira | 6 hours ago

Osteosarcoma, 'the children and teens' cancer'