Uhuru: Kibaki had a rare gift

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has described his predecessor Mwai Kibaki as a man who believed in modesty and solving issues with grace.
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By Betty Njeru | 25 minutes ago

Uhuru: Kibaki had a rare gift

DP Ruto calls Kibaki Kenya's 'greatest President' in speech at Nyayo Stadium

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DP Ruto calls Kibaki Kenya's 'greatest President' in speech at Nyayo Stadium

By Stephanie Wangari | 2 hours ago

Kibaki funeral: President Kiir voice challenge sees minister read his speech

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Kibaki funeral: President Kiir voice challenge sees minister read his speech

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State Funeral: Raila Odinga's tribute to former President Mwai Kibaki

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By George Maringa | 2 hours ago

Scuffle as Raila Odinga's bodyguard blocked from Nyayo VIP lounge

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Salient leadership lessons we can learn from President Mwai Kibaki's hits and misses

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RIP Mwai Kibaki

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NATIONAL

In Kibaki, we saw our own Nelson Mandela - President Cyril Ramaphosa

In Kibaki, we saw our own Nelson Mandela - President Cyril Ramaphosa

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The file bearer Kibaki's handlers shouldn't have ignored

The file bearer Kibaki's handlers shouldn't have ignored

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Jimmy: Dozing Kibaki would wake up upon hearing Uhuru's voice on TV

Jimmy: Dozing Kibaki would wake up upon hearing Uhuru's voice on TV

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Queen Elizabeth's message to Kenyans as country mourns Mwai Kibaki

Queen Elizabeth's message to Kenyans as country mourns Mwai Kibaki

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How Mwai Kibaki crushed old order

How Mwai Kibaki crushed old order

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Kenyatta National Hospital Othaya Annex changes names to Mwai Kibaki Hospital

The Sh1 billion hospital's naming proposals have evolved from the Othaya Hospital, to Mwai Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital and later KNH Othaya Annex.

By Ndungu Gachane | 3 hours ago

Kenyatta National Hospital Othaya Annex changes names to Mwai Kibaki Hospital

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Nairobi Hilton Hotel closes doors after 53 years

By Winfrey Owino and Peter Theuri | 17 hours ago

Man charged for being in possession of a military dagger

By Collins Kweyu | 17 hours ago

Suspect in tutor murder to face trial, court rules

By Daniel Chege | 17 hours ago

Chiefs fallen in cattle rustlers attack, MCA among those missing

By Ali Abdi | 19 hours ago

Petitioner pulls out of case seeking to prevent Sonko from governor race

By Joackim Bwana | 20 hours ago

Village where Kibaki and Lucy's love was brewed mourns

By Fidelis Kabunyi | 1 day ago

Karigithu selection a boost to maritime, say stakeholders

By Philip Mwakio | 1 day ago

Approve proposed law to control gold mining, 14 counties tell MPs

By Benard Lusigi | 1 day ago

Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker Wahome sues Kuria's party over poll certificate

By Josphat Thiong'o | 1 day ago

Naivasha family seeks justice for murdered daughter

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

Flower farmers begin exporting produce by sea

By Antony Gitonga | 1 day ago

Four children burnt to death in Nyandarua after wooden house catches fire

By James Munyeki | 1 day ago

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BUSINESS

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Lobby opposes higher tax on e-cigarettes

BUSINESS

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200 more Kenyans join dollar millionaires club

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By Wainaina Wambu | 22 hours ago

Oil marketers agree to sell fuel to smaller retailers

BUSINESS

By Macharia Kamau | 1 day ago

KAM boss Phyllis Wakiaga exits

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By Betty Njeru | 1 day ago

Nairobi's Hilton Hotel to shut down after 53 years

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OPINION

Here is how to deal with boda bodas once and for all

By Kevin Safari | 3 hours ago

Here is how to deal with boda bodas once and for all

Let leaders use Kibaki's funeral service to unite Kenyans

By Brenda Czeda Radido | 17 hours ago

Let leaders use Kibaki's funeral service to unite Kenyans

Elections should not be about selling votes to highest bidder

By Oscar Ochieng | 17 hours ago

Elections should not be about selling votes to highest bidder

Top State officials should condemn police killings

By Editorial | 17 hours ago

Top State officials should condemn police killings

What we learnt from Madeleine Albright

By Rye Barcott | 1 day ago

What we learnt from Madeleine Albright

CARTOONS

RIP Mwai Kibaki

RIP Mwai Kibaki

RIP Mwai Kibaki

By Gado | 2 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

By Michael Ndonye | 8 hours ago

Why voters had little say and politicians their way in polls

By Peter Kimani | 11 hours ago

Kibaki: The gentle rebel with a cause, dreamt of freedom

By Peter Kimani | 17 hours ago

Sonko skips town and starts new political life

Of early starts and very near misses: the art of travelling dangerously

By Peter Kimani | 17 hours ago

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POLITICS

Tribunal stops UDA plans for Kathambi in Njoro MP election

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has issued an injunction to the UDA party against recognising Njoro MP Charity Kathambi as its candidate for the seat.

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POLITICS

Joy and anger as Jubilee picks aspirants for Isiolo

Jubilee Party has finally settled on nominees for elective seats in Isiolo after weeks of meetings in Nairobi.

By Ali Abdi | 17 hours ago

POLITICS

Kanu complies with two-thirds rule for all seats

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POLITICS

Former Water CS Sicily Kariuki hangs boots in Nyandarua gubernatorial race

By Judah Ben-Hur | 19 hours ago

POLITICS

Smaller parties demand respect from ODM, Jubilee

Green Congress Party of Kenya has led the chorus calling out the bigger parties within the Azimio for disrespecting and, treating with contempt, the so-called small parties within the coalition.

By James Wanzala | 20 hours ago

By James Wanzala | 20 hours ago

Kibaki's Final Journey: Tracing the route of Former President Mwai Kibaki's body to Nyayo Stadium

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Kibaki's Final Journey: Tracing the route of Former President Mwai Kibaki's body to Nyayo Stadium

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Former President Mwai Kibaki's body leaves the Lee funeral home, heads to State House

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President Uhuru leads the nation in paying respect and viewing the body of Mwai Kibaki

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SPORTS

World Under-20 champ Chepkoech shines in steeplechase at national meet

By Dennis Okeyo | 17 hours ago

World Under-20 champ Chepkoech shines in steeplechase at national meet

Winners of inaugural Nairobi City Marathon set to earn Sh6m

By Dennis Okeyo | 17 hours ago

Winners of inaugural Nairobi City Marathon set to earn Sh6m

Harambee Stars miss out on CHAN qualifiers

By Mike Kihaki | 1 day ago

Harambee Stars miss out on CHAN qualifiers

Kenya Ports Authority coach Mulinge banking on consistency

By Ernest Ndunda | 1 day ago

Kenya Ports Authority coach Mulinge banking on consistency

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Salient leadership lessons we can learn from President Mwai Kibaki's hits and misses

Salient leadership lessons we can learn from President Mwai Kibaki's hits and misses

By Patrick Muinde | 5 hours ago

How Mwai Kibaki crushed old order

How Mwai Kibaki crushed old order

By Kabando wa Kabando | 8 hours ago

The file bearer Kibaki's handlers shouldn't have ignored

The file bearer Kibaki's handlers shouldn't have ignored

The file bearer Kibaki's handlers shouldn't have ignored

Mzee Githaiga developed a keen interest in archiving clippings and has over 80 files of diverse personalities ranging from Presidents Kenyatta, Moi, former AG Charles Njonjo and many others.

By Wainaina Ndung'u | 3 hours ago

Why Kibaki and Moi differed

Why Kibaki and Moi differed

By Biketi Kikechi | 8 hours ago

Why voters had little say and politicians their way in polls

Why voters had little say and politicians their way in polls

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Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

Mwai Kibaki's body transported on a gun carriage

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Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

Flags fly half-mast at Jomo Kenyatta's mausoleum

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Kitutu Central cops, their families dance to the tune of nyatiti

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Palm Sunday: Holy week begins with palm branches, processions

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World’s most eccentric beards

World’s most eccentric beards

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26 ^th March 2022

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

Beautification of Nairobi Expressway

25 ^th March 2022

When alleged boda boda riders turned rogue, torched vehicles

When alleged boda boda riders turned rogue, torched vehicles

24 ^th March 2022

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

Uhuru's nyama choma spot at Kenyatta market

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Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

Aftermath of the fire at Menengai Forest on March 13, 2022

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Somalia parliament picks Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur as new speaker

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FACT CHECK

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

Elon Musk's Twitter deal can fund Kenya's education budget for nine years and still leave a balance of Sh190.4 billion.

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Chiloba: Why we ordered SIM verification, how it shall be done

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Kenya puts in place tougher labelling for baby foods, bottles, teats and pacifiers

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Fact Check: No, Ruto hasn’t been ranked as Africa’s best orator

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Marsabit drought: Even adults are malnourished, we're waiting on God

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

By Beldeen Waliaula | 26 minutes ago

Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases on the rise, warns WHO

HEALTH & SCIENCE

By Rosa Agutu | 1 hour ago

Sexually active Kenyan teenagers using contraceptive

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jalang'o opens up on trouble he went through to defend ODM nomination ticket

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Anerlisa Muigai celebrates lover as they approach first anniversary

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Video: Man who claimed to be 'Kibaki's grandson' begs to address nation during funeral service

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THE NAIROBIAN

How gossip keeps marriages afloat

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Woman in court for drugging taxi driver

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They make Sh20k monthly but their bank accounts heave with millions

They make Sh20k monthly but their bank accounts heave with millions

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City woman dumps lover in a lodging

City woman dumps lover in a lodging

FEATURES

By Collins Kweyu | 5 hours ago

The Nyeri women Mwai Kibaki loved

The Nyeri women Mwai Kibaki loved

FEATURES

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FARM KENYA

Kenyan turning Puntland into a horticultural hub

Kenyan turning Puntland into a horticultural hub

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Animal welfare: what is it about?

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Flower farmers begin exporting by sea

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