Mukami Kimathi homage: Raila retraces father’s steps 50 years later

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When former Prime Minister Raila Odinga visited Kayole this week, he unwittingly followed in his father's footsteps in search of blessings. He sought out 91-year-old Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi. Raila believed that Mukami's support was cr...
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By Amos Kareithi | 58 minutes ago

Mukami Kimathi homage: Raila retraces father’s steps 50 years later

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U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

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U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

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Jah Cure denied bail, faces 15-year jail term for attempted murder

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NATIONAL

Kenya asks UN security council to tackle illegal trade of natural resources

By Patrick Vidija | 5 hours ago

Kenya asks UN security council to tackle illegal trade of natural resources

Kenya asks UN security council to tackle illegal trade of natural resources

National

By Patrick Vidija | 5 hours ago

The Somalia question in Jomo, Uhuru speeches

By Amos Kareithi | 14 hours ago

The Somalia question in Jomo, Uhuru speeches

The Somalia question in Jomo, Uhuru speeches

National

By Amos Kareithi | 14 hours ago

Mashujaa Day: Only 3,000 guests allowed into the stadium for fete

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Mashujaa Day: Only 3,000 guests allowed into the stadium for fete

Mashujaa Day: Only 3,000 guests allowed into the stadium for fete

National

By Wainaina Ndung'u and Ndungu Gachane | 14 hours ago

Uhuru’s Sh25 billion stimulus package

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Uhuru’s Sh25 billion stimulus package

Uhuru’s Sh25 billion stimulus package

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COUNTIES

Nakuru police launch crackdown against notorious gang

On Wednesday, the officers conducted a sting operation that saw some 13 suspected members of the gang codenamed ‘confirm’ arrested.

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 2 hours ago

Nakuru police launch crackdown against notorious gang

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 2 hours ago

Turkana scale relief efforts as drought ravages the county

By Rashid Lorogoi | 3 hours ago

Mombasa bar owners raise concerns over confusion on lifting Covid-19 curfew

By Philip Mwakio | 3 hours ago

Mind shift: Dads set to change baby diapers

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 6 hours ago

Rift leaders want locals evicted in colonial era paid

By Edward Kosut | 14 hours ago

Lamu Port drives growth of real estate deals in once sleepy town

By Philip Mwakio | 14 hours ago

Family demands probe in killing of kin, claims police shielding suspects

By Kamore Maina | 14 hours ago

Man kills father as lover slashes woman's throat in separate incidents

By Nikko Tanui | 14 hours ago

Mwangi Kiunjuri wants more police reservists in Ol Moran

By James Munyeki | 14 hours ago

Mai Mahiu residents find headless body dumped in field

By Antony Gitonga | 14 hours ago

Trench to mitigate banditry, human-wildlife conflict in Laikipia

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 20 hours ago

How two suspects who sold brew that killed 10 in Bahati were arrested

By Kennedy Gachuhi | 20 hours ago

Students sent home after suspected arsonists burn Migori school dormitory

By Caleb Kingwara | 20 hours ago

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BUSINESS

Ethiopia geothermal works on course - KenGen

BUSINESS

The MD added that despite unforeseen delays caused by Covid-19, the engineers would be drilling at a rate of about 50 metres per day..

By Antony Gitonga | 2 hours ago

Construction: Crackdown looms on poor workmanship

REAL ESTATE

Construction sector authorities have warned they will increase oversight on regulations following increased cases of collapsed buildings..

By Peter Theuri | 5 hours ago

Hope for cheaper cooking gas in sight as State eyes loading plant

NEWS

By Patrick Alushula | 6 hours ago

Counties spend Sh7 billion on Covid intervention

BUSINESS

By Frankline Sunday | 6 hours ago

Senegal and Mali beat Kenya in internet speed

BUSINESS

By Moses Omusolo | 7 hours ago

Fuliza defaulters to have KCB, M-shwari accounts blocked as Safaricom tightens rules

NEWS

By Frankline Sunday | 14 hours ago

Facebook to rebrand with new name

BUSINESS

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OPINION

Curfew ends but let’s not lower our guard

By Editorial | 14 hours ago

Curfew ends but let’s not lower our guard

Enrollment drive timely

By Editorial | 14 hours ago

Enrollment drive timely

Increase capitation to save public universities from collapse

By Agumba Ndaloh | 14 hours ago

Increase capitation to save public universities from collapse

For all her selflessness and service, the rural woman is a true hero

By Kalangi Kiambati | 14 hours ago

For all her selflessness and service, the rural woman is a true hero

Why member protection is the silver bullet for Kenya’s Saccos

By Peter Njuguna | 14 hours ago

Why member protection is the silver bullet for Kenya’s Saccos

CARTOONS

Trying to fit in Mandela’s shirt

Trying to fit in Mandela’s shirt

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COLUMNISTS

By Elias Mokua | 14 hours ago

Uneasy with Uhuru endorsing a successor? You are not presidential material

By Leonard Khafafa | 1 day ago

2022 offers the youth a golden chance to turn over a new leaf

By Macharia Munene | 3 days ago

What heroes are we celebrating when Kiburi House remains neglected?

Kenya’s march forward possible only if we refuse leaders selling us fear

By Andrew Kipkemboi | 3 days ago

POLITICS

Ruto, Raila use Mashujaa Day fete to reach out to voters

Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga used Mashujaa Day celebrations to endear themselves to the electorate.

By Ndungu Gachane | 14 hours ago

By Ndungu Gachane | 14 hours ago

POLITICS

Uhuru, Ruto in a show of comradeship at Mashujaa Day Celebration

Since their second term re-election, the duo’s relations have been frosty.

By Winfrey Owino | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Mt Kenya East leaders endorse Raila Odinga for the presidency in 2022

By Phares Mutembei | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Sakaja says assemblies, Parliament an appendage of Executive

By Judah Ben-Hur | 1 day ago

POLITICS

Mudavadi: Youths need incentives not handouts, empty promises

Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has said the millions of educated and unemployed youths in the country need incentives...

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

By Jacob Ngetich | 1 day ago

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Illicit liquor: Two people arrested in Nakuru in relation to liquor that killed 10 people

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Uganda’s Akope wins Safari Tour Series fourth leg

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Uganda’s Akope wins Safari Tour Series fourth leg

Kulusevski strikes late to earn Juventus win over Zenit

By Reuters | 3 hours ago

Kulusevski strikes late to earn Juventus win over Zenit

Champions League Group E: Pique strike secures crucial win for Barcelona

By Reuters | 5 hours ago

Champions League Group E: Pique strike secures crucial win for Barcelona

Faith misses out as atheletes are honoured during Mashujaa Day

By Stephen Rutto | 7 hours ago

Faith misses out as atheletes are honoured during Mashujaa Day

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

The dead and the living compete for space in Kakamega

The dead and the living compete for space in Kakamega

By Alexander Chagema | 4 hours ago

Construction: Crackdown looms on poor workmanship

Construction: Crackdown looms on poor workmanship

By Peter Theuri | 5 hours ago

Mukami Kimathi homage: Raila retraces father’s steps 50 years later

Mukami Kimathi homage: Raila retraces father’s steps 50 years later

Mukami Kimathi homage: Raila retraces father’s steps 50 years later

Raila believes that the support of 91-year-old Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, is crucial in his quest for the presidency.

By Amos Kareithi | 58 minutes ago

Mind shift: Dads set to change baby diapers

Mind shift: Dads set to change baby diapers

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 6 hours ago

What happens to Kenyan sailors in Chinese ships

What happens to Kenyan sailors in Chinese ships

By Philip Mwakio | 6 hours ago

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PICTURE POWER

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

Man whisked away after attempting to disrupt Uhuru’s speech

21 ^st October 2021

A close shave

A close shave

17 ^th October 2021

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

Kisii High’s fight against contraband

16 ^th October 2021

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

Uhuru's every meeting with US presidents

15 ^th October 2021

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

Lake Nakuru’s troublesome baboons

14 ^th October 2021

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

Mukuru Kwa Njenga demolitions

11 ^th October 2021

Do not feed the monkeys!

Do not feed the monkeys!

10 ^th October 2021

Justice: When chains become the only option

Justice: When chains become the only option

09 ^th October 2021

Kisii's bat colonies

Kisii's bat colonies

08 ^th October 2021

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

Aerial views of stadiums in Kenya

04 ^th October 2021

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

Probox: Kenya’s 'beast of burden'

02 ^nd October 2021

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

Chapatis: What it takes to feed Nakuru GK inmates

01 ^st October 2021

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WORLD

U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

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U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

US-India to compete with China as it threatens rules-based international order, US Dy Secy Sherman

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US-India to compete with China as it threatens rules-based international order, US Dy Secy Sherman

Group of Muslims demonstrate against killing of minorities in Kashmir Valley

By Standard Reporter | 4 hours ago

Group of Muslims demonstrate against killing of minorities in Kashmir Valley

Venezuela envoy Saab accused of money laundering to be arraigned on November 1

By Reuters | 2 days ago

Venezuela envoy Saab accused of money laundering to be arraigned on November 1

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FACT CHECK

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

Does No Bra Day carry the weight of the fight against breast cancer?

No aspect of bra wearing is associated with risks of breast cancer

By Jael Mboga | 7 days ago

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By Amos Mabinda | 7 days ago

Utamaduni Day or Huduma Day?

By Jael Mboga | 10 days ago

Charles Njonjo's death reports and why Twitter is a haven for fake news

By Jael Mboga | 11 days ago

How secret offshore companies work

By Brian Okoth | 16 days ago

How Joyciline Jepkosgei beat champions in London Marathon

By Winfrey Owino | 18 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

New polio vaccine to save millions of children from fresh outbreaks

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mercy Kahenda | 5 hours ago

Kenya’s positivity rate now at 2 per cent as 117 test positive for Covid-19

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Jael Mboga | 22 hours ago

Covid-19: 30 admitted in ICU as 33 people test positive

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Mireri Junior | 2 days ago

Stardom comes with demons

MENTAL HEALTH

By Rosa Agutu | 3 days ago

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ENTERTAINMENT

Boniface Mwangi says his house has been destroyed

By Vincent Kejitan | 2 hours ago

Boniface Mwangi says his house has been destroyed

Vera Sidika: Why I chose to give birth on Mashujaa Day

By Diana Anyango | 4 hours ago

Vera Sidika: Why I chose to give birth on Mashujaa Day

Lupita honours Agnes Tirop as her shujaa

By Vincent Kejitan | 5 hours ago

Lupita honours Agnes Tirop as her shujaa

Vera Sidika, Brown Mauzo welcome a baby girl

By Solomon Koko and Vincent Kejitan | 16 hours ago

Vera Sidika, Brown Mauzo welcome a baby girl

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THE NAIROBIAN

Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo welcome newborn in style

Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo welcome newborn in style

By Priscilla Kimani | 3 hours ago

Tiwa Savage: I'm not ashamed of leaked sex tape

Tiwa Savage: I'm not ashamed of leaked sex tape

By Solomon Koko | 4 hours ago

Why burglars cook chapati, shave their victims

Why burglars cook chapati, shave their victims

By Silas Nyamweya | 8 hours ago

Our men can't resist hot coastal women

Our men can't resist hot coastal women

CAPITAL FEATURE

By The Nairobian Reporter | 22 hours ago

Kenya has two tribes; the rich and the poor

Kenya has two tribes; the rich and the poor

BORN CITY

By Ojiambo Ainea | 23 hours ago

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FARM KENYA

Agriculture CS given a week to formulate plan to reduce cost of animal feed

Agriculture CS given a week to formulate plan to reduce cost of animal feed

By Jael Mboga | 5 hours ago

Farmer ditches tea for avocados

By Nathan Ochunge | 2 days ago

Ideal fertiliser for fruits, vegetables

By George Mbakahya | 2 days ago

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EVE WOMAN

Five signs you are in a situationship

By Esther Muchene | 4 hours ago

Five signs you are in a situationship

Conversation starters to bond you and your special one

By Esther Muchene | 5 hours ago

Conversation starters to bond you and your special one

13-year-old among 220 heroes honoured on Mashujaa day

By Josphat Thiong'o | 5 hours ago

13-year-old among 220 heroes honoured on Mashujaa day

Ingredient of the week: Aliya (Beef jerky)

By Lolita Bunde | 1 day ago

Ingredient of the week: Aliya (Beef jerky)

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