ELECTION 2022

DCI boss George Kinoti: The man who shaped my life

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George Kinoti says he first met his parents-in-law in 1990, while still a university student, a troubled young man, heavily weighed down by low status of his family.
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By Jayne Rose Gacheri | 2 hours ago

DCI boss George Kinoti: The man who shaped my life

Power deals: Political strategy or just vote-hunting gimmicks?

Politics

Power deals: Political strategy or just vote-hunting gimmicks?

By Biketi Kikechi | 2 hours ago

Inside car theft ring faking logbooks to get millions

National

Inside car theft ring faking logbooks to get millions

By Bradley Sikolia | 2 hours ago

Our leaders must stand by what they said at last prayer breakfast

Opinion

By David Oginde | 2 hours ago

Tribunal's decision spoils early party for Muturi, Kingi, Mutua

Politics

By Brian Otieno and Mike Kihaki | 2 hours ago

Cleophas Malala: Playwright out of his depth, and out of touch with police duties

Politics

By Brian Otieno | 2 hours ago

Poverty and dark forces made me defile my daughters - grave digger

The Nairobian

By Lilian Chepkoech | 19 hours ago

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LATEST

NGAO-K requests government to recoganise it as a federation

By Caroline Obuya | 56 minutes ago

NGAO-K requests government to recoganise it as a federation

Joshua Oigara: KCB boss leaves on a high by charting his own path to top

By Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

Joshua Oigara: KCB boss leaves on a high by charting his own path to top

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to win Champions League final

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to win Champions League final

Study: Video games boost intelligence

By The Conversation | 2 hours ago

Study: Video games boost intelligence

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NATIONAL

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

By Paul Ogemba | 8 hours ago

Bribery: Employers risk jail as Govt. moves in to protect whistleblowers

Bribery: Employers risk jail as Govt. moves in to protect whistleblowers

By Brian Okoth | 8 hours ago

Uhuru extends George Opondo Ooko's term at KNH

Uhuru extends George Opondo Ooko's term at KNH

By Brian Okoth | 11 hours ago

Bishops warn of chaos if polls mishandled

Bishops warn of chaos if polls mishandled

NATIONAL

By Gilda Naibei | 1 day ago

Court revokes choice of KEMSA Board members

Court revokes choice of KEMSA Board members

NATIONAL

By Paul Ogemba | 1 day ago

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COUNTIES

Azimio: Martha Karua brings reform, gender mix

Oparanya and Wangamati say the choice of Narc-K leader as running mate shows time is ripe for reforms. Raila pledges to create a fund for single mothers, create jobs for the youth.

By Robert Amalemba | 2 hours ago

Azimio: Martha Karua brings reform, gender mix

By Robert Amalemba | 2 hours ago

Governor Cyprian Awiti goes missing as county workers down tools

By James Omoro | 4 hours ago

Angry villagers lynch man accused of defiling, killing two girls

By Stephen Nzioka | 5 hours ago

The 'singing prisoners' of Eldoret look to better life after their jail terms

By Stephen Rutto | 15 hours ago

William Ruto resorts to economic forums to woo voters in Rift Valley home

By Steve Mkawale and Patrick Kibet | 15 hours ago

New lease of life as girl, 13, takes first steps with prosthetic limbs

By George Njunge | 18 hours ago

Wycliffe Wangamati, Kenneth Lusaka defend their records as contest hots up

By Omelo Juliet | 19 hours ago

Residents in troubled Kerio call for State action as three killed

By Stephen Rutto | 1 day ago

Raila Odinga promises to resettle Trans Nzoia squatters in government land

By Obare Osinde and Martin Ndiema | 1 day ago

William Ruto's headache over Amason Kingi, Aisha Jumwa rivalry

By Patrick Beja | 1 day ago

Pastor burns feet of three teens over theft of Sh80 cake

By Yvonne Chepkwony | 1 day ago

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

By Mate Tongola | 1 day ago

Asbel Kiprop denies sustaining head injuries in nightclub fight

By Stephen Rutto | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

Joshua Oigara: KCB boss leaves on a high by charting his own path to top

BUSINESS

Appointed CEO at 37, he proved sceptics wrong by steering bank to unprecedented growth. In the first quarter of 2022, KCB Group’s profits grew by 54.6 per cent to Sh9.85 billion..

By Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

Kenya's tax levels have crossed standard global threshold

OPINION

In principle, no one wants to give 100 per cent of their income as tax, so a tax rate of 100 per cent would also result in zero revenue..

By Odhiambo Ramogi | 2 hours ago

Madaraka Express has made strides in passenger numbers

OPINION

By Virginia Munyao | 2 hours ago

HR professionals explore future of post-pandemic workplace

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 2 hours ago

This is what 52,000 people think about the future of work

BUSINESS

By The Conversation | 2 hours ago

KURA in yet another attempt to decongest Nairobi roads

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 13 hours ago

Regulator takes betting firms to task over sponsorship spending

BUSINESS

By Dominic Omondi | 15 hours ago

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OPINION

Our voters don't choose their leaders, they endorse them

By Koki Muli Grignon | 2 hours ago

Our voters don't choose their leaders, they endorse them

Counties hold the key to elusive food security

By Isaac Kalua Green | 2 hours ago

Counties hold the key to elusive food security

Brace for a huge shift in county leadership

By Eric Wamanji | 2 hours ago

Brace for a huge shift in county leadership

Youth, don't be quick to anger, vet all leaders

By Charles Onyango | 2 hours ago

Youth, don't be quick to anger, vet all leaders

Let Raila Odinga and William Ruto harness their running mates' skills, strengths

By Daisy Maritim | 2 hours ago

Let Raila Odinga and William Ruto harness their running mates' skills, strengths

CARTOONS

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

The Musevenis

By Gado | 2 days ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 2 days ago

Should we regulate political advertising

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 5 days ago

Kenya's dash forward held back by ugly 'patron-client' politics

By Macharia Munene | 6 days ago

Uhuru's absence from Azimio campaign trail has reduced mudslinging

'My People' mantra is risky and self-serving, let us drop it now

By David Oginde | 7 days ago

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POLITICS

IEBC gives Kalonzo until Sunday to comply with presidential polls requirements

IEBC said in a letter on Saturday night that Wiper Party submitted the wrong format of softcopy list of people supporting Musyoka’s presidential bid.

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

By Brian Okoth | 2 hours ago

POLITICS

Wiper UK officials demand respect for Kalonzo Musyoka

The leaders say Kalonzo Musyoka is being treated as an outsider in 'the three-legged stool'.

By Standard Reporter | 7 hours ago

POLITICS

Dirty tricks aspirants are employing to shore up their popularity, undermine rivals

By Edwin Nyarangi | 8 hours ago

POLITICS

Martha Karua wants IEBC to fix 2017 shortfalls ahead of August 9 polls

By Nathan Ochunge | 20 hours ago

POLITICS

DP Ruto: They won't rig the election as I watch

Ruto who spoke during a tour of Kilifi County on Friday dismissed speculations of rigging the election in favour of Raila Odinga.

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Political differences between Governor Kingi Aisha Jumwa play out during DP Ruto's tour in Kilifi

VIDEO

Political differences between Governor Kingi Aisha Jumwa play out during DP Ruto's tour in Kilifi

10 hours ago

VIDEO

Shock as two decomposing bodies are found inside a stolen car in Lucky Summer Area, Nairobi

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3 people die and one injured after a wall collapsed on them in Mukurweini, Nyeri county

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Two Kenyan fugitives wanted by the US over alleged involvement in narcotics Wildlife trafficking

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SPORTS

NGAO-K requests government to recoganise it as a federation

By Caroline Obuya | 56 minutes ago

NGAO-K requests government to recoganise it as a federation

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to win Champions League final

By Reuters | 1 hour ago

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to win Champions League final

Homeboyz host AFC Leopards in Sunday's title decider

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

Homeboyz host AFC Leopards in Sunday's title decider

KCB, Kabras Sugar advance to Christie Sevens quarters

By Washington Onyango | 2 hours ago

KCB, Kabras Sugar advance to Christie Sevens quarters

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

DCI boss George Kinoti: The man who shaped my life

DCI boss George Kinoti: The man who shaped my life

By Jayne Rose Gacheri | 2 hours ago

Power deals: Political strategy or just vote-hunting gimmicks?

Power deals: Political strategy or just vote-hunting gimmicks?

By Biketi Kikechi | 2 hours ago

Joshua Oigara: KCB boss leaves on a high by charting his own path to top

Joshua Oigara: KCB boss leaves on a high by charting his own path to top

Joshua Oigara: KCB boss leaves on a high by charting his own path to top

Appointed CEO at 37, he proved sceptics wrong by steering bank to unprecedented growth. In the first quarter of 2022, KCB Group’s profits grew by 54.6 per cent to Sh9.85 billion.

By Dominic Omondi | 1 hour ago

Inside car theft ring faking logbooks to get millions

Inside car theft ring faking logbooks to get millions

By Bradley Sikolia | 2 hours ago

Tribunal's decision spoils early party for Muturi, Kingi, Mutua

Tribunal's decision spoils early party for Muturi, Kingi, Mutua

By Brian Otieno and Mike Kihaki | 2 hours ago

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Sepetuko Podcast; Ukweli wa jina BABA ni safari ndefu ajabu!

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PICTURE POWER

For the love of 'omena'

For the love of 'omena'

23 ^rd May 2022

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

Kisii School turns to sniffer dog to unearth drugs

22 ^nd May 2022

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

Gucha waterfall you absolutely need to visit

21 ^st May 2022

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

Chihuahua turning heads at Majengo dumpsite

20 ^th May 2022

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

Somaliland Independence Day celebration

19 ^th May 2022

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

26 ^th April 2022

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

24 ^th April 2022

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

22 ^nd April 2022

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

Heavy rain, hailstorm batter Central Rift Valley

21 ^st April 2022

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

11 ^th April 2022

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

Drivers risking their lives by putting jerry cans in boot

08 ^th April 2022

World’s most eccentric beards

World’s most eccentric beards

27 ^th March 2022

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WORLD

China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat

By Agency | 3 days ago

China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

By Reuters | 3 days ago

Texas teenager had shot grandmother before killing 21 in one classroom

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

By Reuters | 3 days ago

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

By Mate Tongola | 3 days ago

Facts about Americans and guns on the back of Texas shooting

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FACT CHECK

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

What WHO knows about monkeypox virus outbreak so far

Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.

By Winfrey Owino | 5 days ago

Explainer: Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?

By Reuters | 9 days ago

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

By Stephanie Wangari | 10 days ago

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

By Patrick Vidija | 12 days ago

Why are food prices going up? Key questions answered

By Reuters | 17 days ago

Explainer: What is aflatoxin?

By Standard Reporter | 23 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Nyeri, Nairobi new Covid-19 cases highest as positivity rate rises above 5pc

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Brian Okoth | 10 hours ago

State to roll out countrywide pilot telemedicine programme

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By James Wanzala | 1 day ago

Six KNH employees in court for allegedly stealing Sh4.68m cancer drugs

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mate Tongola | 3 days ago

Kenya heightens surveillance as monkeypox spreads

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Betty Njeru | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Big Five agenda in Kenya's showbiz

By Solomon Koko | 1 day ago

The Big Five agenda in Kenya's showbiz

Rick Ross confirms relationship Hamisa Mobetto

By Diana Anyango | 2 days ago

Rick Ross confirms relationship Hamisa Mobetto

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

By Diana Anyango | 2 days ago

Kajala unblocks Harmonize after singer's attempts to win her back

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

By Fay Ngina | 2 days ago

In the streets: 15 hilarious jokes on Polycarp Igathe's campaign

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THE NAIROBIAN

Woman accuses an officer of hiding her husband and bites his finger

Woman accuses an officer of hiding her husband and bites his finger

By Lilian Chepkoech | 8 hours ago

Sports legents who changed disciplines

Sports legents who changed disciplines

By Jonathan Komen | 9 hours ago

The society needs 'real dads' on duty

The society needs 'real dads' on duty

By Ainea Bolingo | 12 hours ago

Dont celebrate yet, your social media date is a scam

Dont celebrate yet, your social media date is a scam

BLOGS

By Diana Makokha | 13 hours ago

Man to serve two years in prison for threatening to kill his mother

Man to serve two years in prison for threatening to kill his mother

NEWS

By Lilian Chepkoech | 17 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Pain of rice farmers as quelea birds raid farms

Pain of rice farmers as quelea birds raid farms

By Dominic Omondi | 10 hours ago

Farmers in Kilifi celebrate first harvest of new coconut variety

By Patrick Beja | 10 hours ago

Potato farmers' deal with KFC almost done

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 10 hours ago

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EVE WOMAN

Nina Ogot on her music and why weddings are overrated

By Stevens Muendo | 13 hours ago

Nina Ogot on her music and why weddings are overrated

Link between multiple sexual partners and risk of cancer

By Nancy Nzalambi | 13 hours ago

Link between multiple sexual partners and risk of cancer

Good food that is bad for your skin

By Pauline Muindi | 14 hours ago

Good food that is bad for your skin

Menstrual Hygiene Day: When menstruation feels like a curse

By Gardy Chacha | 15 hours ago

Menstrual Hygiene Day: When menstruation feels like a curse

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