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Coast agency to construct Sh142 million dam in Fafi

CDA has started the construction of the Sh142 million Earth Fill Dam water pan in Fafi Constituency, Garissa County.

By Philip Mwakio | 9 hours ago

Coast agency to construct Sh142 million dam in Fafi

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Water scarcity hits Kisii hard as rivers dry up

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BUSINESS

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OPINION

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By Hasnain Noorani | 15 hours ago

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Global plastic treaty will deter powerful nations from dumping in Africa

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Address extra levies; the 'quiet corruption’ in public schools

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Opinion: Bottom-up economics is the future but the bureaucrats gaining from cronyism oppose

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Opinion: Bottom-up economics is the future but the bureaucrats gaining from cronyism oppose

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Editorial: New bully in town

Editorial: New bully in town

New bully in town

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COLUMNISTS

By Leonard Khafafa | 10 hours ago

Of national values and why voters continually fall for lies

By XN Iraki | 23 hours ago

Why idyllic Upper Kabete typifies the Kenyan dream

By Macharia Munene | 2 days ago

Kenya has interesting but challenging work at the UN Security Council

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POLITICS

Raila isolated as three principals drive the last nail in Nasa coffin

Leaders plan to embark on aggressive campaign under One Kenya Alliance and reach out to other parties.

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POLITICS

Kiambaa voter moves to court to overturn UDA win

George Thata Ndia is petitioning the results of the July 15 by-election in which the Jubilee party candidate Kariri Njama lost

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POLITICS

MCAs want graft-ridden bursaries cheques system back

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POLITICS

MP Junet insists he will defend his seat in 2022

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POLITICS

Jubilee to clean up house in re-structuring plan

Two lawmakers allied to the President Uhuru-led party said the move will target politicians who no longer subscribe to Jubilee’s ideals and those disl

By Betty Njeru | 20 hours ago

By Betty Njeru | 20 hours ago

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3,000m steeplechase duo of Chepkoech and Kiyeng duo chase elusive medal

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Olympics: Rotich and Korir hunt for 800m glory

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Olympics: Rotich and Korir hunt for 800m glory

Cheruiyot is just happy to have finally raced at the biggest stage

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

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Why 2022 election is a battle between Uhuru and Ruto

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Unravelling the mystery of Ruto’s Uganda visits

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Is idea of Coast party viable or a mirage?

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The legend of ‘Mrefu’, Kisii MCA Kepher Mogaka

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Heavy lifting: For the love of the potato

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Shoes on a wire: Untangling the reasons why

22^nd July 2021

Mursik: How it’s made

Mursik: How it’s made

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Eid al-Adha celebrations, 2021

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Kiambaa decides

Kiambaa decides

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Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

Uhuru Park: Street boys' swimming paradise

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Calf born with only two legs in Kakamega

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WORLD

US donates more than 110 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad -White House

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US donates more than 110 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad -White House

At least 30 bodies float down river between Ethiopia’s Tigray and Sudan

By Reuters | 20 hours ago

At least 30 bodies float down river between Ethiopia’s Tigray and Sudan

Nigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances

By Reuters | 23 hours ago

Nigerian doctors begin strike over salary, allowances

Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 2 days ago

Cause of Babu wa Loliondo's death revealed

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FACT CHECK

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Fact or fiction: Debunking the myths about smoking

Smoking Marijuana is harmless: Various groups, including #LegalizeIt! have termed marijuana a natural herb and want it legalized.

By Sara Okuoro and Sarah Kamande | 8 days ago

False: Anti-sex beds not installed at the 2020 Olympics

By Patrick Vidija | 11 days ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe | 15 days ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

By Rose Kwamboka | 22 days ago

Covid-19: Are digital health passports a good idea?

By Thomson Reuters Foundation | 23 days ago

Factbox: Italy's road to the Euro 2020 final

By Reuters | 23 days ago

Counties raise alarm over raising Covid cases

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Standard Team | 9 hours ago

Patients turned away as drug shortage bites over Sh39 million Kemsa debt

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi | 16 hours ago

Nearly 5 million fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years: study

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ruto: Do I need to announce to everyone even when I go to count eggs?

By Vincent Kejitan | 38 minutes ago

Ruto: Do I need to announce to everyone even when I go to count eggs?

Meet 4-year-old girl who has perfected playing piano

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By Reuters | 20 hours ago

'I'm fighting for my community' says Miss South Africa's first transgender contestant

You are not qualified to give recommendations, Jacob Zuma’s daughter takes a swipe at Naomi Campbell

By Davis Muli | 21 hours ago

You are not qualified to give recommendations, Jacob Zuma’s daughter takes a swipe at Naomi Campbell

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THE NAIROBIAN

Don’t deny your child time to bond with grandma

Don’t deny your child time to bond with grandma

By Awuor Omino | 2 hours ago

Opening up patients was so scary when I was a medical student - Dr Lelei

Opening up patients was so scary when I was a medical student - Dr Lelei

By Mercy Kahenda | 15 hours ago

Corazon Kwamboka celebrates son's first birthday

Corazon Kwamboka celebrates son's first birthday

NEWS

By Vivianne Wandera | 16 hours ago

Expatriates who behave like spoilt brats away from home

Expatriates who behave like spoilt brats away from home

BLOGS

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FARM KENYA

Relief for farmers after getting nod to sell their coffee without brokers

Relief for farmers after getting nod to sell their coffee without brokers

By Victor Nzuma | 22 hours ago

Scheme to use drones for communal spraying, increase output

By Anne Atieno | 23 hours ago

KALRO produces potato varieties with longer shelf life

By Jennifer Anyango | 1 day ago

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EVE WOMAN

Common symptoms that warrant a visit to the doctor

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Common symptoms that warrant a visit to the doctor

Happily never after: My life seems perfect, am I just ungrateful?

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Warning signs of emotional abuse at your workplace

By Lolita Bunde | 23 hours ago

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Tips on how to nurture your daughter’s natural hair

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