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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0300
US President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Kenya still remembered 100 years on
The exploits of Theodore Roosevelt in Kenya are well documented and kept for posterity in US museums.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0300
Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco
Wario escaped with the least sentence of a fine of Sh3.6 million. Soi was fined a total of Sh115.8 million failure to which he serves 15 years in jail

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
I am ready for talks with Uhuru, DP Ruto says
The Deputy President did not give any conditions for the talks which the Catholic bishops have offered to spearhead.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Making of a Rio scandal: How convicted duo rode roughshod over athletes
Wario was sentenced to a six-year jail term or a fine of Sh3.6 million while Soi was sentenced to a 10-year jail term or a fine of Sh103 million.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Why 2022 election will be the toughest contest for Raila
There is no doubt that Raila is a political principality seated above all other presidential contestants ahead of 2022.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
State woos firms to expand special economic zones
CS says government will provide support services if firms utilise their own land. Over 60,000 people are employed at EPZs across the country.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:22:27 +0300
DP Ruto seeks truce with Uhuru
Ruto on Thursday said Kenyans gave them the mandate and it is upon them to use the responsibility to take the country forward.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:26:12 +0300
Former Sports CS Wario freed after paying Sh3.6m fine
Ex-Sports CS Hassan Wario released after paying Sh3.6 million fine in Rio Olympics case

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:09:05 +0300
Mary Njeri: University student by day, security guard by night
She says her college-mates look down upon her because of the nature of work that shes doing

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:40:00 +0300
Gicheru's trial at ICC set for March 2022
Deputy prosecutor James Stewart says Kenyan authorities are still holding on to some crucial evidence required to prosecute.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:23:51 +0300
Video story: Estonia President recalls life under Soviet occupation
Standard Digital interviewed Estonia President Kersti Kaljulaid during her three-day State visit of Kenya.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:30:38 +0300
Rio Olympics scandal: Hassan Wario gets six years in prison, Stephen Soi 10
Former Sports CS Hassan Wario sentenced to six years in prison over the embezzlement of Sh55 million for Rio Olympics funds.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:47:41 +0300
Governor Hillary Barchok put to task over hiring staff from the same community
Governor challenged for being accompanied by men only, all from the same tribe. He asked committee to tell him what ‘dominance is.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Raila makes light of 'mganga' remarks by rivals, says it means he's a medic
Raila embraced the tag, saying it does not, after all, mean what his rivals, especially Deputy President William Ruto and his allies, intend.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:51:04 +0300
ICC banks on 12 witnesses to determine Paul Gicheru's fate
At the same time, Justice Miatta Maria Samba will also hear testimonies from three investigators who will narrate how they investigated the case.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:07:24 +0300
Orie Rogo Manduli to be buried on October 2
Orie Rogo Manduli's family has announced her burial date set for October 2

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:45:27 +0300
Ex-Kemri boss Davy Koech fined Sh19m for fraud
Former Kemri MD Davy Koech has been fined Sh19.6 million and risks serving a six-year jail term if he does not pay

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:53:18 +0300
Ex-Sports CS Wario guilty of misuse of Sh54m Rio Olympics funds
The money had been earmarked to buy air tickets for team members, but was instead taken by unidentified ministry officials.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:16:40 +0300
Juliana Cherera elected IEBC Vice-Chairperson
Juliana Whonge Cherera unanimously elected IEBC Vice-Chairperson in plenary meeting, chairperson Wafula Chebukati announces.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:55:00 +0300
The DP must come from Mt Kenya region, Central Kenya leaders demand
Top politicians Mt Kenya politicians demand a guaranteed Deputy President slot from presidential candidates, say matter non-negotiable.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:30:13 +0300
Motorists to pay more at the pump in new EPRA review
A litre of petrol will go up by Sh 7.58, diesel had an increase of Sh 7.94 as Kerosene went up by Sh 12.97 per litre in Nairobi

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:42:37 +0300
'Dry spell' and depression: Kenyans' reactions to viral report
Medical experts interviewed by 'The Standard' observed that couples without regular sex are less connected.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:45:00 +0300
Battle between Nairobi city authorities and hawkers dates back to the 40s
Competition between established tax and licence-paying shopkeepers and hawkers has been a major cause of the conflict.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:40:00 +0300
'Broke' Sonko wants court to give him back Sh15m paid as cash bail
Mike Sonko says he is unable to meet his basic needs since his accounts were frozen.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:04:37 +0300
Don't fall for false promises ahead of elections, youth told
Joe Mucheru equated the leaders with colonialists who used the Bible and the gun to take away Africans wealth.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:19:19 +0300
Covid-19: 17 die, 984 recover as 204 people test positive
138 patients are in the ICU, 91 of whom are on ventilatory support and 33 on supplemental oxygen

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:05:00 +0300
Didmus Barasa to be tried over Kabuchai chaos as colleagues walk free
Didmus Barasa faces an alternate count of refusing to present his fingerprints after his arrest at the Bungoma police station.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:10 +0300
Musalia Mudavadi tells IEBC to come clean on Huduma Namba claims
The ANC leader urged IEBC to engage stakeholders in deliberations to ensure free and fair elections.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Is school homework really necessary?
Some of the work given to learners is too complex hence parents have to do it for them, rendering the whole process a zero-sum game.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
NHIF loses Sh10 billion through fake claims from health facilities
NHIF has stepped up investigations which have unearthed rising cases of impersonation of card holders.



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