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Kenya sends special envoy to South Sudan over Machar's arrest

Machar was placed under house arrest on Wednesday amid growing tensions in the country.

Kenya sends special envoy to South Sudan over Machar's arrest

Kindiki welcomes Ruto's development tour of Mt Kenya

Kindiki welcomes Ruto's development tour of Mt Kenya

CS Muturi was an 'incompetent' AG, says Ruto

CS Muturi was an 'incompetent' AG, says Ruto

Duale pledges to strengthen healthcare delivery

Duale pledges to strengthen healthcare delivery

Trust deficit ailing IEBC: Joy Mdivo tells interviewing panel

The IEBC chair candidate vowed to restore public trust in the electoral commission.

Trust deficit ailing IEBC: Joy Mdivo tells interviewing panel

State House aide's bodyguard shoots man dead in Nairobi

The deceased was shot seven times during the confrontation.

State House aide's bodyguard shoots man dead in Nairobi

Super Metro reprieve after court lifts suspension

Transport Licensing Appeal Board gave Super Metro the green light to resume operations immediately.

Super Metro reprieve after court lifts suspension

Six killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County

The attack comes five days after the U.S. Embassy in Kenya issued a travel advisory alert.

Six killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County

President Ruto vows to continue church donations

Ruto pledged financial support for the completion of the AIC, Jericho, which remains unfinished.

President Ruto vows to continue church donations

Roaring engines, rugged terrains: Safari rally thrills Naivasha

Naivasha has solidified its place as the rally’s preferred location, thanks to its vast open spaces and varied landscapes.

Roaring engines, rugged terrains: Safari rally thrills Naivasha

Kisiang'ani axed as ICT PS in new govt changes

Kisiang'ani has been replaced by Stephen Isaboke.

Kisiang'ani axed as ICT PS in new govt changes

KNH clarifies circumstances surrounding Dr Daniel Chacha's death

Dr. Chacha tragically passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.

KNH clarifies circumstances surrounding Dr Daniel Chacha's death

Police seize bhang worth Sh12m in Migori raid

The 423kgs of bhang were stashed in 14 sacks and stored in a godown at Taraqwiti village, Migori County.

Police seize bhang worth Sh12m in Migori raid

Editors condemn withdrawal of adverts from Standard Group

The Guild warned against the use of taxpayer funds as a tool to influence editorial decisions.

Editors condemn withdrawal of adverts from Standard Group

KMPDU urges President Ruto to scrap SHA, revamp NHIF

KMPDU has called on President William Ruto to abandon the Social Health Authority (SHA) and instead focus on fixing the failing National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

KMPDU urges President Ruto to scrap SHA, revamp NHIF

CS Muturi: 'If I'm fired for speaking against abductions, so be it'

Muturi dismissed calls for his resignation, asserting that stepping down would be cowardly.

CS Muturi: 'If I'm fired for speaking against abductions, so be it'

Police probing a hit-and-run fatal accident by presidential convoy

Police have called on anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Police probing a hit-and-run fatal accident by presidential convoy

Sifuna among political leaders denied entry into Angola

Sifuna confirmed to The Standard that he was among those barred from entering Angola.

Sifuna among political leaders denied entry into Angola

Kalonzo dismisses viral State House video as fake

A fact-check has verified that the video in question was recorded during the unveiling of the NADCO report in 2024.

Kalonzo dismisses viral State House video as fake

Muturi's Democratic Party issues 30-day notice to exit Kenya Kwanza

The decision aligns with Clause 8 of the coalition agreement on termination of membership.

Muturi's Democratic Party issues 30-day notice to exit Kenya Kwanza

Jubilee criticises Ruto-Raila pact, claims exclusion from talks

Jubilee is now accusing President Ruto of failing to uphold multi-party democracy.

Jubilee criticises Ruto-Raila pact, claims exclusion from talks

Ruto promises to buy machine that can make 1 million chapatis a day

Sakaja stated that the program provides meals to over 300,000 children in public schools across Nairobi.

Ruto promises to buy machine that can make 1 million chapatis a day

Drunk officer kills colleague, injures another in Gigiri shooting

Police also recovered one spent cartridge at the scene.

Drunk officer kills colleague, injures another in Gigiri shooting

Missing Wajir MCA found after 6 months

The MCA was reported missing on September 13, 2024

Missing Wajir MCA found after 6 months

Motoring: The true cost of ignoring your fuel light

Apart from lubricating the fuel pump, petrol/diesel also plays a crucial role in cooling off the pump.

Motoring: The true cost of ignoring your fuel light

Gachagua claims threats delaying launch of his political party

Gachagua revealed that the national chairperson of his soon-to-be-launched party would hail from Kajiado County.

Gachagua claims threats delaying launch of his political party

NCIC condemns Transmara and Kisii clashes, calls for peace

NCIC has deployed a team to the affected areas to facilitate peace talks.

NCIC condemns Transmara and Kisii clashes, calls for peace

Jesus Winner Ministry under fire over Ruto's Sh20m donation

The letter claims that Ruto's donation constitutes suspected proceeds of crime or unexplained assets.

Jesus Winner Ministry under fire over Ruto's Sh20m donation

NPS condemns police harassment of journalists in Majengo

At least 4 journalists reported being assaulted by GSU officers.

NPS condemns police harassment of journalists in Majengo

Men dominate applications for IEBC Chairperson position

The panel received a total of 1,848 applications by the close of the submission deadline on February 15, 2025.

Men dominate applications for IEBC Chairperson position

Nairobi MCAs storm Sakaja's office over denied bursaries

The MCAs decried delayed allowances and cash to facilitate operations at the County Assembly

Nairobi MCAs storm Sakaja's office over denied bursaries

NCIC warns Gachagua against incitement

Gachagua claimed that President Ruto is plotting to kick out CJ Koome from office.

NCIC warns Gachagua against incitement

Activist Sadam Buke not abducted, he is in our custody- Police

Police denied abduction claims regarding Buke, instead confirming that he is in their custody.

Activist Sadam Buke not abducted, he is in our custody- Police

Veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela is dead

Veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela, 85, dies after a short illness, family confirms; he was renowned for his signature program ‘Je, huu ni Ungwana?’

Veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela is dead

Remembering Leonard Mambo Mbotela

Mbotela has been praised for shaping conversations, instilling values and consistency,

Remembering Leonard Mambo Mbotela

What happens after USAID closure in Kenya? Experts weigh in

Local economic experts now warn that the abrupt decision will severely impact the global aid sector.

What happens after USAID closure in Kenya? Experts weigh in

Uhuru: Lack of political goodwill to blame for DRC crisis

Uhure stressed that we need African solutions to an African problem.

Uhuru: Lack of political goodwill to blame for DRC crisis

Global leaders mourn Aga Khan IV

The Aga Khan Development Network is expected to announce details about his successor.

Global leaders mourn Aga Khan IV

US orders immediate departure of citizens from Kinshasa

U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa issues a travel advisory, urges its citizens in the DRC to leave immediately, and suspends all visa interviews.

US orders immediate departure of citizens from Kinshasa

Engage fake visa agents at your own peril, Ministry warns

Prospective travelers have been urged to apply for visas only through official government websites.

Engage fake visa agents at your own peril, Ministry warns

KQ passenger incident sparks investigation

During the exchange, the passenger threw 3 used sanitary pads at KQ staff.

KQ passenger incident sparks investigation

Don't be influenced, Koome tells IEBC selection panel

Koome reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.

Don't be influenced, Koome tells IEBC selection panel

Nightclubs: Nairobi's new money laundering hubs?

Bottle service remains one of the most lucrative and discreet methods for money laundering.

Nightclubs: Nairobi's new money laundering hubs?

'The buck stops with you,' CS Muturi to Ruto over abductions

Public Service CS Justin Muturi wants a commission of inquiry formed to probe cases

'The buck stops with you,' CS Muturi to Ruto over abductions

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