Job seekers flight into slavery and torture in Saudi Arabia

Kenya

Flora Auma, 38, regrets having tolerated the thought that the grass is greener on the other side before she flew to Saudi Arabia to take up a job offer. Her hopes were dashed the moment she landed in her dream country only to meet a hostile employer and later fell into the ar...

By John Shilitsa | 6 hours ago

Job seekers flight into slavery and torture in Saudi Arabia

School that lost 15 pupils in stampede among top scorers

Education

School that lost 15 pupils in stampede among top scorers

By John Shilitsa and Alexander Chagema | 6 hours ago

Students defy disruption by corona to post good results

Education

Students defy disruption by corona to post good results

By Mercy Adhiambo | 6 hours ago

Oil marketers, ministry in deadlock over compensation

Business

By Macharia Kamau | 6 hours ago

All teachers, school staff to get vaccine in new directive

Education

By Judah Ben-Hur | 6 hours ago

Sellers of fixed matches throw football into unending spin

Football

By Peter Theuri | 5 hours ago

DP Ruto: I will not resign

Kenya

By Winfrey Owino | 6 hours ago

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NATIONAL

Judge defends tough decision to charge noise-making staff

Candidate denies claims of high-handedness and instead promises to treat Judiciary staff to tea and buns, if appointed.

By Kamau Muthoni | 6 hours ago

Judge defends tough decision to charge noise-making staff

By Kamau Muthoni | 6 hours ago

Rough relationship between the Executive and County Assemblies

By The Standard Team | 6 hours ago

When the Prince paid the peasants a visit

By Amos Kareithi | 6 hours ago

Mvurya takes over coast parties' coalition talks

By Patrick Beja | 6 hours ago

Western and Nyanza pupils among the top

By The Standard Team | 6 hours ago

School records over 90 pupils with 400 marks and above

By Brian Kisanji | 10 hours ago

KCPE 2020: How candidates performed in various categories

By Brian Okoth | 12 hours ago

Video: Humility was my secret, top girl in 2020 KCPE wants to be neurosurgeon

By Winfrey Owino | 12 hours ago

Two arrested over exam irregularity

By Isaiah Gwengi | 13 hours ago

26 teachers die of Covid-19, TSC appeals for more tests

By Too Jared | 14 hours ago

Magoha praises Class of 2020 for overcoming adversity

By Standard Reporter | 14 hours ago

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ECONOMY

Jubilee Insurance cuts costs to post Sh4.09 billion profit

BUSINESS

The company trimmed claims and diversified its portfolio to weather the ongoing Covid-19 storm..

By Wainaina Wambu | 6 hours ago

Senate lays out revenue plan to rescue Posta

BUSINESS

report recommends several policy interventions as well as financial incentives that, if implemented, will give PCK a bigger role in Kenya’s payments, .

By Frankline Sunday | 6 hours ago

Big business seeks unified, market-based approaches ahead of climate summit

BUSINESS NEWS

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

CMA pursues ex-Imperial Bank bosses

BUSINESS NEWS

By Frankline Sunday | 20 hours ago

Why big companies are fleeing Nairobi's CBD

HOME & AWAY

By Peris Wambugu | 1 day ago

Kenyan exports net Sh642 billion in 2020

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 day ago

Nightmare for road users as Expressway takes shape

BUSINESS

By Wainaina Wambu | 1 day ago

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WORLD

Acholi: No bride price exceeding Sh150,000

By Too Jared | 17 hours ago

Acholi: No bride price exceeding Sh150,000

In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot

Health official alleges ‘sexual slavery’ in Tigray; women blame soldiers

By Reuters | 18 hours ago

Health official alleges ‘sexual slavery’ in Tigray; women blame soldiers

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POLITICS

The tragedy of the Sonkonisation of our politics

The rise of populism in Kenya is attributed to the perpetual failure of the status quo to provide services to the public and alleviate poverty.

By Manass Nyainda | 2 days ago

By Manass Nyainda | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Chaotic scenes in assembly as Nyamira MCAs wrestle

The leaders threw caution to the wind and traded blows and kicks on the floor of the House.

By Stanley Ongwae | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Senate passes Division of Revenue Bill

By Brian Otieno | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Uhuru, Raila flurry of meetings on 2022 succession politics

By Standard Team | 2 days ago

POLITICS

Big dreams for Abdulkadir Haji on his first day in Senate

When newly-elected Garissa Senator Haji Abdulkadir Mohamed stood to give his maiden speech in Senate yesterday.

By Judah Ben-Hur | 2 days ago

By Judah Ben-Hur | 2 days ago

Justice Marete: Failure by the judge to declare his income and claims of high handedness haunted him

VIDEO

Justice Marete: Failure by the judge to declare his income and claims of high handedness haunted him

8 hours ago

VIDEO

Candidates with special needs have recorded an improvement in the overall marks compared to 2019

8 hours ago

VIDEO

All 2020 KCPE candidates who sat their exams will transition to form one- CS Magoha

8 hours ago

VIDEO

Did the government have to standardize the process of marking exams in a bid to cushion learners?

8 hours ago

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SPORTS

Joan Chelang’at eyes good outing at Olympic Games

By Jonathan Komen | 3 hours ago

Joan Chelang’at eyes good outing at Olympic Games

Bowing by Matsuyama caddie at the Masters showed spirit of golf

By Vincent Wang'ombe | 4 hours ago

Bowing by Matsuyama caddie at the Masters showed spirit of golf

Kenyan boxer Conjestina inspired top KCPE student Faith Mumo

By Waweru Titus | 5 hours ago

Kenyan boxer Conjestina inspired top KCPE student Faith Mumo

Arsenal thrash Slavia Prague to reach Europa League semis

By Reuters | 6 hours ago

Arsenal thrash Slavia Prague to reach Europa League semis

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Mvurya takes over coast parties' coalition talks

Mvurya takes over coast parties' coalition talks

By Patrick Beja | 6 hours ago

Job seekers flight into slavery and torture in Saudi Arabia

Job seekers flight into slavery and torture in Saudi Arabia

By John Shilitsa | 6 hours ago

When the Prince paid the peasants a visit

When the Prince paid the peasants a visit

When the Prince paid the peasants a visit

The man the British hated and had described as a leader unto death and darkness - Jomo Kenyatta was - occupying State House

By Amos Kareithi | 6 hours ago

Matiang'i tosha? Looks like we're being taken for a ride

Matiang'i tosha? Looks like we're being taken for a ride

By Michael Ndonye | 9 hours ago

A teachable moment for TSC on life-long calling

A teachable moment for TSC on life-long calling

By Peter Kimani | 12 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Parklands demo turns violent

Parklands demo turns violent

15^th April 2021

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

Giraffes rescued from a disappearing island

15^th April 2021

Down and dirty: Getting the story at any cost

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

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

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OPINION

China attacking other countries to cover its rights abuses against Uyghur minorities

By Juan Carlos | 6 hours ago

China attacking other countries to cover its rights abuses against Uyghur minorities

CPEC unfulfilled promises force Pakistan to seek new investment partners

By Juan Carlos | 7 hours ago

CPEC unfulfilled promises force Pakistan to seek new investment partners

KCPE candidates have done us proud despite the odds against them

By Editorial | 9 hours ago

KCPE candidates have done us proud despite the odds against them

Matiang'i tosha? Looks like we're being taken for a ride

By Michael Ndonye | 9 hours ago

Matiang'i tosha? Looks like we're being taken for a ride

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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.

By Patrick Vidija | 2 days ago

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

Why airlines make losses and KQ is in good company

FACT CHECK

By Macharia Kamau | 4 days ago

Why Prince Philip is not King

Why Prince Philip is not King

EXPLAINERS

By Jael Mboga and Agencies | 4 days ago

Kenya’s Covid-19 cases up by 1,091 in the last 24 hours

HEALTH & SCIENCE

The positivity rate now stands at 18.3 per cent, with the country’s caseload now at 149,219.

By Jael Mboga | 13 hours ago

The inside story: How doctors removed cystic growth from a 68-year-old woman

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 1 day ago

More men have been vaccinated against Covid-19 compared to women

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 1 day ago

Why I shared my breast milk with babies I never met

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

By Gardy Chacha | 2 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Morgan Heritage back with Diamond, Stonebwoy in new album

By Stevens Muendo | 15 hours ago

Morgan Heritage back with Diamond, Stonebwoy in new album

Mammito listed among 20 most influential women in Kenya

By Peris Wambugu | 15 hours ago

Mammito listed among 20 most influential women in Kenya

How to check KCPE 2020 results

By Fay Ngina | 17 hours ago

How to check KCPE 2020 results

It will take you seven years to have a sustainable music career - Jaguar

By Solomon Koko | 17 hours ago

It will take you seven years to have a sustainable music career - Jaguar

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THE NAIROBIAN

Precious Blood Kagwe: Where President Moi built posh dormitories for girls

Precious Blood Kagwe: Where President Moi built posh dormitories for girls

By Mike Kihaki | 13 hours ago

Animal intestines can foretell death, strange diseases, sunny or rainy days

Animal intestines can foretell death, strange diseases, sunny or rainy days

By Fred Kibor | 19 hours ago

Five brilliant online business ideas you can start today

Five brilliant online business ideas you can start today

MONEY

By Courtesy | 20 hours ago

Former student leader: Selling women underwear melted hearts and got me votes

Former student leader: Selling women underwear melted hearts and got me votes

MORE

By Stephen Mburu | 21 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

FarmKenya value chain series: The crop protection edition

By Smart Harvest | 2 days ago

Tea farmers defy court order, proceed to elect new office holders

By Standard Team | 3 days ago

Poorly run hatcheries lead to rise in Fowl pox disease

By Dr Watson Messo | 3 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Tips on how to create a functional kitchen

By Lolita Bunde | 18 hours ago

Tips on how to create a functional kitchen

Woman finds out boyfriend is having an affair after restaurant staff let it slip

By Mirror | 19 hours ago

Woman finds out boyfriend is having an affair after restaurant staff let it slip

How you can handle an angry teen

By Lolita Bunde | 19 hours ago

How you can handle an angry teen

Five ways to reduce hair fall

By Esther Muchene | 19 hours ago

Five ways to reduce hair fall