Mourinho sacked

Football

Jose Mourinho has been sacked as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham are due to face Manchester City in the League Cup final on Sunday, April 25, right after they tackle Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday, April 21. Spurs are currently seventh on the ...

By Robert Abong'o | 33 minutes ago

Mourinho sacked

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KQ report tells a different story on employees' pay cuts

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NATIONAL

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The devolved unit has established more health facilities and upgraded existing ones while at the same time equipping and staffing the hospitals.

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ECONOMY

Farmers oppose ongoing KTDA board polls

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BUSINESS

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State’s raid on fuel profits causes jitters

BUSINESS

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WORLD

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Cuba’s Raul Castro leaves political stage after decades

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Three astronauts return safely to Earth from International Space Station

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Three astronauts return safely to Earth from International Space Station

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POLITICS

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ODM chairman John Mbadi denied knowledge of the latest scheme against IEBC bosses

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POLITICS

ODM says won't quit Bonchari mini-poll for Jubilee

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POLITICS

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POLITICS

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Former Arsenal star vows to stop watching football amid Super League plans

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Zidane confirms Hazard is ready for Chelsea reunion

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Zidane confirms Hazard is ready for Chelsea reunion

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

County invests Sh25 billion in health projects

County invests Sh25 billion in health projects

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Rejected at birth: Curse of being born out of incest

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Eliud Kipchoge is back where he belongs

Eliud Kipchoge is back where he belongs

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The curse: One week, three killings as kin fight over land

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PICTURE POWER

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

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Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

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Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

14^th April 2021

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

How young boys in Mathare keep fit, kill boredom

14^th April 2021

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

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When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

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Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

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OPINION

Cancelled projects should not cost taxpayer money

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Cancelled projects should not cost taxpayer money

Opinion: Stop cursing President Uhuru over Thika Road fiasco

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Covid-19 presents opportunity to reinvent education

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FACT CHECK

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

FALSE: US President hasn’t knelt before Floyd’s son to beg for forgiveness

The original photo was taken when Biden on the campaign trail made a brief stop in Michigan to buy a few items for his grandchildren.

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Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

FACT CHECK

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Digital devices have revolutionised the way children learn, interact with the world, communicate, and get entertained.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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THE NAIROBIAN

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Proud dad: Kisumu politician with Bukusu wife is the only MP with quadruplets

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By Kevine Omollo | 2 days ago

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FARM KENYA

Women group turns fortunes with yoghurt-making venture

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EVE WOMAN

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