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Dubai-based Australian loses Sh78 million in Nairobi fake gold scam

Gaballa works with Sakina Commodities, a licensed company that imports gold into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Paralysis as fuel shortage begins to bite

A looming fuel crisis is beginning to choke the country with dealers and motorists warning that petrol shortages could paralyse the city within days if urgent action is not taken.

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Master of comebacks? Ruto falls back on decorum calls as 'wounded' Gachagua tears allies

Common decency was cast aside. Insults flew and protocol was ignored. This was not a political rally or a marketplace quarrel but the requiem Mass of Ol Kalou MP Njuguna Kiaraho.

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Bingwafest boosts athletes' preparation ahead of major events

Bingwa Fests prepare athletes for other major athletic events in the country and internationally.

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Goons assault rights defender, harass journalists and disrupt press conference

Human rights defender Francis Awino assaulted by suspected hired goons who also harassed journalists and disrupted a press conference in Nairobi.

By Standard 7 days ago

Seven Eritrean international footballers miss return after historic Eswatini win

Seven Eritrean football players who helped the national team secure a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home

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Tuju reprieve after court bail ruling

Raphael Tuju has been granted a reprieve after the High Court in Nairobi approved Sh200,000 bail ahead of formal charges.

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Has Winnie Odinga capitulated and fallen at the first hurdle?

Observers believe Oburu and Ruto have managed to successfully tame Winnie through strategic moves that have pushed her into a tight corner.

By Standard 24 days ago

Ruto and Museveni launch SGR to Malaba

According to government data, the SGR has already transported more than 15 million passengers and over 45 million tonnes of freight in the past eight years

By Standard 24 days ago

Calls for political decorum and unity dominate Eid celebrations

Muslim and political leaders warn against divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 Election, urged to prioritise development and the well-being of citizens

By Standard 25 days ago

Photos: Eid Ul-Fitr prayers across Kenya

Muslim faithful gather at mosques across the country, including Nairobi and Mombasa, for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan.

By Standard 26 days ago

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Unapologetic Ruto sustains attacks on opposition

No apology from the President after his scathing personal attacks on opposition figures. Pundits say this is a way of swaying Kenyans away from critical challenges facing the nation.

By Standard 27 days ago

Ebenyo among stars to battle for glory in Mumias

World Cross Country Championships bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo is among more than 500 athletes set to compete during the penultimate leg of the second season of Betika BingwaFest.

By Standard 2 months ago

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Grade 10 admission clouded by financial struggles

With only a day to the Grade 10 admissions deadline on Wednesday, thousands of learners from vulnerable households remain stranded at home, despite excelling in KJSEA.

By Standard 2 months ago

NCBA Golf Series tees off in style at Karen Country Club

The 2026 NCBA Golf Series officially teed off on Thursday at the Karen Country Club, marking the start of another competitive golfing campaign across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Red alert: Hunger crisis looms as drought tightens grip on counties

Hunger crisis is looming in the country following the near-total failure of the short rains last year, pushing residents in vulnerable counties to the edge.

By Standard 3 months ago

AFC coach Ambani wins SJAK award for December

Ambani guided Leopards to the top of the SportPesa Premier League after 14 rounds of the 2025-2026 season.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Economic strain hits as senior school intakes begin nationwide

The first cohort of Grade 10 learners reported to senior secondary schools on Monday, amid complaints from parents and teachers over tough economic times and delays in the disbursement of capitation.

By Standard 3 months ago

Coast public schools registered improved mean scores in KCSE

Celebrations rocked Kenyatta, Bura, St Mary's, and Murray schools after recording sterling performance in KCSE.

By Standard 3 months ago

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A-students from slums, insecurity prone regions tell their stories

Some learners and schools that endured harsh learning environments and a lack of basic resources are among those that posted impressive results in 2025 KCSE exams.

By Standard 3 months ago

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KCPE stars shine brightly, maintain top scores in KCSE four years later

Some 2021 KCPE stars maintained their academic prowess in the recently released 2025 KCSE results.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Old guards stamp dominance as new entrants steal the show

An independent analysis of the top 100 schools by The Standard indicates that national schools dominated the top 20 slots countrywide.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Chaos, confusion and rigging claims mar UDA Western party primaries

Chaos, confusion and accusations of rigging overshadowed the grassroots elections in several places.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Sleeping giants, little-known schools shine in Western, Nyanza

Nearly all the schools in the region registered an improvement in their overall grading.

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2025 KCSE: Moi Kabarak tops

Moi High School-Kabarak continued with its strong academic legacy, maintaining top position in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.

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Silence, gloom as Western region records uneven performance

It was a mixed bag of fortunes for the traditional performing giants in the Western region, as several schools registered a decline in performance in the 2025 KCSE.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Nyanza giants bounce back with blistering performances

Celebrations rocked academic giants, Maranda, Asumbi, Mbita High School, Riokindo, Ng'iya, Maseno, Kisumu Girls, and Kisumu Boys, following the results.

By Standard 3 months ago

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2025 KCSE: Nairobi, Kiambu schools post improvements

Several National schools in Nairobi and Kiambu County recorded an improvement in the just-released 2025 KCSE results.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Mt Kenya's academic giants rise again as top schools post stellar KCSE results

The Mt Kenya region has once again reaffirmed its place at the heart of Kenya's academic excellence after leading secondary schools posted outstanding results in 2025 KCSE.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Sheikh Khalifa, Shimo La Tewa and Light Academy top at Coast

Celebrations rocked several schools across the Coast with national secondary schools roaring back after years of mixed KCSE results

By Standard 3 months ago

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How bungled Grade 10 placement leaves parents stranded

Confusion, anxiety, and uncertainties have rocked schools and parents over the chaotic placement of the Senior Secondary School learners expected in school on Monday.

By Standard 3 months ago

Will Kenya's Ebenyo stop Uganda's Kiplimo in Saturday's World Cross battle in Florida?

Kenyan men have not won the senior men's title since Kamworor win it in 2017 in Uganda. Kenyans are heading into the showdown as the defending champions.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Parents stretched thin as schools reopen

Uniform shop operators, bookshop owners, supermarket attendants, and street vendors said business remained slow over the weekend, contrary to expectations.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Alai and Babu Owino in gun drama at high end restaurant

Trouble started after the two politicians unexpectedly bumped into each other at the Cedars Lebanese restaurant in Kilimani.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Mudavadi and Wetangula: The powerful yet powerless duo

Western region is experiencing intense political activity as new entrants intensify their strategy to unite Western Kenya and usher in a new political order.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Clergy calls for sobriety as country rolls into politically charged year

As Kenyans usher in 2026, the Church has challenged the Kenya Kwanza administration to address the challenges of economic strain, political polarisation, and institutional mistrust in the country.

By Standard 3 months ago

Kenyans welcome New Year in style despite tough economic times

It was pomp and colour as Kenyans marked the New Year celebrations in spectacular fashion, highlighted by fireworks, music, and bonfires.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Kenyans enter 2026 with cautious hope amid economic struggles

A section of Kenyans have expressed pessimism ahead in the New Year as they claimed tough economic times marked by high cost of living has dampened their spirits.

By Standard 3 months ago

Why spectators will have even more fun in 2026 Safari Rally showdown

For the first time since the return of the Safari Rally to the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, spectators will get to watch the event shakedown during the 2026 edition.

By Standard 3 months ago

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Constitutional change? Mudavadi's proposal sparking fierce divisions

Mudavadi's proposal for a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 elections has sparked debate over legality and motives, with supporters backing reform and critics warning of risks.

By Standard 3 months ago