Three killed, NPR officer injured in fresh clashes along Garissa-Isiolo border

Kenya

Three people have been killed and a police reservist seriously injured in fresh attacks along the Isiolo-Garissa border. Lagdera Deputy County commissioner Philip Koima said preliminary reports showed 70 armed bandits attacked Kampi Samaki village in Garissa County on...

By Abdimalik Hajir | 4 hours ago

Three killed, NPR officer injured in fresh clashes along Garissa-Isiolo border

Brawl at circumcision ceremony turns tragic

Rift Valley

Brawl at circumcision ceremony turns tragic

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 7 hours ago

Tanzania's Samia Suluhu makes first trip as President, visits Uganda [Photos]

Africa

Tanzania's Samia Suluhu makes first trip as President, visits Uganda [Photos]

By Robert Abong'o | 8 hours ago

Elderly woman sexually abused, murdered in Naivasha

Kenya

By Anthony Gitonga | 8 hours ago

Rise and fall of Kwani? An insider’s story

Lifestyle

By Tony Mochama | 4 hours ago

Sakaja reveals amount of money Raila donated to Ayimba

Rugby

By Odero Charles | 8 hours ago

UHC medics on contract petition Uhuru for permanent jobs

Health & Science

By Graham Kajilwa | 7 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Three killed, NPR officer injured in fresh clashes along Garissa-Isiolo border

Security sources told The Standard that a rescue team from Benane police station was dispatched but appeared overwhelmed.

By Abdimalik Hajir | 4 hours ago

Three killed, NPR officer injured in fresh clashes along Garissa-Isiolo border

By Abdimalik Hajir | 4 hours ago

Brawl at circumcision ceremony turns tragic

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 7 hours ago

Elderly woman sexually abused, murdered in Naivasha

By Anthony Gitonga | 8 hours ago

President Kenyatta condoles with the El-Maawy family

By PSCU | 9 hours ago

Dos and don’ts in the weird world of booze

By Robert Amalemba and James Omoro | 21 hours ago

Dreadful search and 26-hour drive with friend's burnt body

By Stephen Rutto | 22 hours ago

The philosophy and thought behind our new design

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 22 hours ago

Leaders pay last tribute to Abraham Kiptanui

By Caroline Chebet | 22 hours ago

Of Al Capone and Kenya’s Happy Valley

By XN Iraki | 22 hours ago

Provost reflections: What ails Kenya most is lack of integrity

By Very Rev Canon Sammy Wainaina | 22 hours ago

Commercial sex workers plea on ARVs

By James Omoro | 22 hours ago

India's new COVID-19 cases hit record again

ASIA

India leads the world in the daily average number of new infections reported, accounting for one in every six infections reported globally each day..

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

UAE selects first Arab woman for astronaut training

WORLD

The United Arab Emirates has selected the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut, as the Gulf country rapidly expands into the space sector. .

By Reuters | 7 hours ago

Tanzania's Samia Suluhu makes first trip as President, visits Uganda [Photos]

AFRICA

By Robert Abong'o | 8 hours ago

Benin votes for president after week of violent protests

AFRICA

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Prince Charles 'is looking forward' to reuniting with Harry at Philip's funeral

WORLD

By Mirror | 10 hours ago

Prince Philip and the world's dreamiest love story

EUROPE

By Brian Otieno | 16 hours ago

Desperate for affection? Go and cuddle a cow

AMERICA

By Nicholas Asego | 21 hours ago

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ECONOMY

Uganda, Tanzania, oil firms sign accords to build Sh371.7b pipeline

By Reuters | 4 hours ago

Uganda, Tanzania, oil firms sign accords to build Sh371.7b pipeline

Record penalty for Alibaba marks tumultuous stretch for billionaire founder

By Reuters | 10 hours ago

Record penalty for Alibaba marks tumultuous stretch for billionaire founder

KRA embraces digital space as final phase of tax-filing begins

By Winfrey Owino | 12 hours ago

KRA embraces digital space as final phase of tax-filing begins

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POLITICS

Mutahi Ngunyi throws spanner in the works in 2022 election deals

Analyst says the man who becomes king is made by a cartel of interests and Matiang’i could muddle the equation for top contenders.

By Allan Mungai | 21 hours ago

By Allan Mungai | 21 hours 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 | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Another five years for longest-serving Cotu boss

By Kevine Omollo and Kepher Otieno | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

Battle to succeed Joho set to split allies and rock parties

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja | 22 hours ago

POLITICS

ODM wary of betrayal as rush for political alliances begins

The ground is shifting and unlikely consultative meetings have started as leaders seek to remain relevant after the 2022 General Election

By Special Correspondent | 22 hours ago

By Special Correspondent | 22 hours ago

Uganda, Tanzania, oil firms sign accords to build Sh371.7b pipeline as Kenya misses the opportunity

VIDEO

Uganda, Tanzania, oil firms sign accords to build Sh371.7b pipeline as Kenya misses the opportunity

30 minutes ago

VIDEO

Covid-19 reprieve: Move to locked-down five counties bears fruits as Covid-19 numbers drop gradually

31 minutes ago

VIDEO

Pain at the pump: EPRA to review fuel prices as IMF pushes for more taxes to the commodity

32 minutes ago

VIDEO

Maraga succession: All system go in the search for Kenya's next CJ as JSC begins interviews tomorrow

35 minutes ago

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SPORTS

'El Matador', Greenwood seal Man Utd comeback win against Mourinho

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

'El Matador', Greenwood seal Man Utd comeback win against Mourinho

Lingard magic fires West Ham back into top four

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Lingard magic fires West Ham back into top four

Juve ease past Genoa to keep faint title hopes alive

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Juve ease past Genoa to keep faint title hopes alive

COVID-19: Why sports ban won’t slow down Kisumu Lakeside

By Washington Onyango | 4 hours ago

COVID-19: Why sports ban won’t slow down Kisumu Lakeside

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Rise and fall of Kwani? An insider’s story

Rise and fall of Kwani? An insider’s story

By Tony Mochama | 4 hours ago

Rachel Ruto and new Kenyan love

Rachel Ruto and new Kenyan love

By Peter Theuri | 18 hours ago

This is how Uhuru’s strategy could be muddled up

This is how Uhuru’s strategy could be muddled up

This is how Uhuru’s strategy could be muddled up

For nearly four years, Uhuru has managed to dodge the lame-duck status associated with second-term presidents by effectively deploying 'Deep State'.

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 2 hours ago

Mutahi Ngunyi throws spanner in the works in 2022 election deals

Mutahi Ngunyi throws spanner in the works in 2022 election deals

By Allan Mungai | 21 hours ago

Pandemic of tech gurus weaned by social media

Pandemic of tech gurus weaned by social media

By XN Iraki | 22 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 Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

Philip and Elizabeth had been married five years before she became queen.

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 7 hours ago

Why the anger over IMF loan is misguided

Why the anger over IMF loan is misguided

FACT CHECK

By Dominic Omondi | 3 days ago

The history of Easter customs and traditions

The history of Easter customs and traditions

EXPLAINERS

By Mike Nyagwoka | 8 days ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Of the cases, 463 are Kenyans while 23 are foreigners; 278 are males and 208 are females.

By Too Jared | 4 hours ago

UHC medics on contract petition Uhuru for permanent jobs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 7 hours ago

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

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Graham Kajilwa | 22 hours ago

21 more Kenyans die of Covid-19 raising death toll to 2,330

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Too Jared | 1 day ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Radio personality Mwende Macharia expecting second child

By Kirsten Kanja | 7 hours ago

Radio personality Mwende Macharia expecting second child

World's biggest Jesus statue measuring 141ft high being constructed

By Mirror | 7 hours ago

World's biggest Jesus statue measuring 141ft high being constructed

Road Alert: Section of Uhuru Highway closed for 20 days

By Fay Ngina | 7 hours ago

Road Alert: Section of Uhuru Highway closed for 20 days

Akothee’s daughters shower her with love as she turns 40

By Davis Muli | 8 hours ago

Akothee’s daughters shower her with love as she turns 40

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THE NAIROBIAN

Form Three boy stabs, kills drunk and furious father

Form Three boy stabs, kills drunk and furious father

By Lilian Chepkoech | 9 hours ago

Luhya spiritual leaders who believe they are Jesus Christ

Luhya spiritual leaders who believe they are Jesus Christ

By Nathan Ochunge | 9 hours ago

Modern fishmonger is young, posh, educated, perfumed and digital

Modern fishmonger is young, posh, educated, perfumed and digital

MONEY

By Anyango Otieno | 1 day ago

Men should focus on quality of sex, not number of rounds — sexologist

Men should focus on quality of sex, not number of rounds — sexologist

HEALTH

By Brian Guserwa | 1 day ago

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FARM KENYA

From cruising European skies to farming herbs

From cruising European skies to farming herbs

By Kevine Omollo | 3 days ago

Fish traders decry low catch

By James Omoro | 5 days ago

Cane farmers laud move to raise price of produce

By Philip Mwakio | 5 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Radio Maisha’s Mwende Macharia is expecting baby number two

By Lolita Bunde | 11 hours ago

Radio Maisha’s Mwende Macharia is expecting baby number two

#FashionTips: How do you rock your palazzo pants?

By Lolita Bunde | 11 hours ago

#FashionTips: How do you rock your palazzo pants?

Woman shares '72 hour dating rule' that will make life happier for you and your partner

By Mirror | 12 hours ago

Woman shares '72 hour dating rule' that will make life happier for you and your partner

How to balance personal and business financial goals

By Esther Muchene | 12 hours ago

How to balance personal and business financial goals