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Chebukati : Four dissenting commissioners tried to force a run-off

By Winfrey Owino | 2 hrs ago

Chebukati : Four dissenting commissioners tried to force a run-off

If the two had tied, the Kenyan law states that there will be no winner declared and therefore, the commission would plan for a second presidential election.

Kisumu motorist reverses on roundabout, rams police car repeatedly when confronted

By Harold Odhiambo

4 hrs ago

Martha Karua: Our victory is coming home

By Fred Kagonye

5 hrs ago

Ruto taps 10 independent candidates to consolidate influence in Parliament

7 hrs ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta's whereabouts draw Kenyans' curiosity

By Stephanie Wangari

5 hrs ago

Your online freedom is assured, Ruto to Kenyans

By Mate Tongola

6 hrs ago

Media kicked out of Azimio, Kenya Kwanza meetings

8 hrs ago

Linet Toto: I will make Bomet

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Achieving Woman

By Peris Wambugu

1 day ago

Why Oburu and Raila Odinga have no Christian names

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Latest

We will support you, teachers tell Ruto on election

By Mike Kihaki 59 mins ago

We will support you, teachers tell Ruto on election

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 hr ago

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

Why Ruto's presidential election win is Africa's Macron moment

By Joseph Kiplagat 1 hr ago

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Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

By Editorial 1 hr ago

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

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Counties

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Francis Sigei garnered 41,392 votes to beat outgoing MP Koskei who got 26,170 votes.

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 hr ago

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

By Edward Kosut 5 hrs ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

By John Shilitsa 5 hrs ago

Farmers in North Rift hope Ruto keeps promises

Farmers in North Rift hope Ruto keeps promises

By Titus Too 5 hrs ago

MP-elect Didmus Barasa to remain in cells for 10 more days

MP-elect Didmus Barasa to remain in cells for 10 more days

By Robert Amalemba 5 hrs ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

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By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 day ago

Culture, protest votes: How Coast politicians defied odds to win poll

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By Patrick Beja 1 day ago

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Yvonne Chepkowny 2 days ago

Raila Odinga beats William Ruto in the battle for Nairobi parliamentary seats

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By Jacinta Mutura 2 days ago

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Business

Seven tech trends determining the future of jobs and business

Seven tech trends determining the future of jobs and business

By Paul Kariuki 6 hrs ago

What ails most Kenyan start-ups

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By Graham Kajilwa 7 hrs ago

We admire hustlers though many of us never say it

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By XN Iraki 7 hrs ago

Kenyan health start-up Flare gets Sh30m funding

Kenyan health start-up Flare gets Sh30m funding

By Moses Omusolo 8 hrs ago

Why Ruto's honeymoon is over before it actually begins

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By Dominic Omondi 13 hrs ago

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Opinion

Why Ruto's presidential election win is Africa's Macron moment

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By Joseph Kiplagat 1 hr ago

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

By Editorial 1 hr ago

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

By Lennox Mugambi 1 hr ago

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

By Kalangi Kiambati 2 hrs ago

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

By Njau Gitu 5 hrs ago

Post-election, more mountains to climb

Post-election, more mountains to climb

By Gado 1 day ago

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Columnist

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

By Elias Mokua 1 hr ago

Premium Five major political lessons from the presidential election

Five major political lessons from the presidential election

By Leonard Khafafa 13 hrs ago

Premium New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

By XN Iraki 1 day ago

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Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

By Andrew Kipkemboi 2 days ago

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Videos

What does President-elect William Ruto's economic in-tray look like?

Focus shifts from the IEBC to the Supreme Court with Raila set to challenge Ruto's election

ELOG says its parallel vote tabulation estimate of results are consistent with that of the IEBC

Raila Odinga rejects IEBC's presidential results declaring William Ruto as President-Elect

Schools set to re-open on Thursday 18th August as stakeholders warn against any further disruption

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Politics

Aden Duale says Kenya Kwanza has majority in Parliament

Duale said Kenya Kwanza is also expected to take the largest share of the 12 nominated slots.

By Jacob Ng'etich 2 hrs ago

Aden Duale says Kenya Kwanza has majority in Parliament

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

During a caucus of Azimio's elected leaders at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Mr Kalonzo's name featured prominently as a possible successor to Justin Muturi.

By Brian Otieno 3 hrs ago

Diaspora Azimio supporters accuse Chebukati of bungling poll

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 hrs ago

Accept election outcome, Julius Malema urges Raila

By Betty Njeru 5 hrs ago

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Sports

Former Kabras Sugar backrow Buyachi appointed new Kisumu RFC coach

By Washington Onyango 2 hrs ago

Former Kabras Sugar backrow Buyachi appointed new Kisumu RFC coach

Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir

By Associated Press 3 hrs ago

Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir

African football players denied British entry to play West Ham

By Associated Press 5 hrs ago

African football players denied British entry to play West Ham

Indian court appoints committee to run national Olympic body

By Associated Press 5 hrs ago

Indian court appoints committee to run national Olympic body

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The Standard Insider

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

In 2002, Gachagua was a Personal Assistant to Kanu presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta. Dorcas spoke of at least two visits to State House in which her future husband was present.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 13 hrs ago

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

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By Wainaina Ndung'u 13 hrs ago

Lawyers differ on IEBC split and its legal implication on polls outcome

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By Kamau Muthoni 23 hrs ago

William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua enjoy privileges as they wait to be sworn in

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By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 day ago

Dorcas Rigathi: From house help to spouse of Deputy President

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By Nzau Musau 1 day ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

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By Oscar Obonyo 1 day ago

John Ngumi: The blue-eyed boy of State corporations

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By Macharia Kamau 1 day ago

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

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By John Shilitsa 3 days ago

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

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By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 4 days ago

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

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By Kirsten Kanja 4 days ago

Mother, son-in-law elected to Nakuru County Assembly

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By Kennedy Gachuhi 5 days ago

Unlucky Bahati: 'Machozi' hit maker loses Mathare MP race

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By Fay Ngina 5 days ago

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Picture Power

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

2 days ago

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

2 days ago

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

3 days ago

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

4 days ago

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

4 days ago

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

5 days ago

Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

5 days ago

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

6 days ago

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

6 days ago

MP seats that UDA has won so far

MP seats that UDA has won so far

6 days ago

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

7 days ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

7 days ago

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Fact Check

Fact check: No further extension, schools to open August 18 - Magoha

CS George Magoha said that delaying the opening will jeopardize schools' preparation for examinations.

By Mike Kihaki 4 hrs ago

Fact check: No further extension, schools to open August 18 - Magoha

IEBC commissioners wrong on the 100.01 per cent claim

How did IEBC arrive at the figures?

By Standard Checkpoint 6 hrs ago

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The transition process begins nearly 30 days before Election Day, with the current president forming the Transition Committee.

By Josphat Thiong’o 13 hrs ago

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

By Standard Checkpoint 2 days ago

William Ruto's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint 2 days ago

Raila Odinga's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint 2 days ago

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World

Bangladesh refuses to become China's lackey despite being part of Belt, Road initiative

Bangladesh refuses to become China's lackey despite being part of Belt, Road initiative

On August 6, the Chinese Foreign Minister arrived in Dhaka and signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements to boost cooperation between the two countries.

By Agency 2 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 6 days ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

By Associated Press 7 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

By Associated Press 8 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

By Mercy Kahenda 2 days ago

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Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 2 days ago

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Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 2 days ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

By Nancy Nzau 2 days ago

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

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Entertainment

Suluhu orders police with big pot-bellies back to training

By Fay Ngina 6 hrs ago

Suluhu orders police with big pot-bellies back to training

Akorino model Pesh, husband welcome first child

By Kirsten Kanja 8 hrs ago

Akorino model Pesh, husband welcome first child

Akon, top celebrities congratulate Ruto

By Kirsten Kanja 8 hrs ago

Akon, top celebrities congratulate Ruto

Jamal Rohosafi fronts Amira, Amber Ray and Wangari for popular reality show

By Diana Anyango 9 hrs ago

Jamal Rohosafi fronts Amira, Amber Ray and Wangari for popular reality show

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Nairobian

Barbershop massage is sexual harassment

Barbershop massage is sexual harassment

By Ted Malanda 3 hrs ago

Jaramogi told me to guide Raila: Says Phoebe Asiyo

Jaramogi told me to guide Raila: Says Phoebe Asiyo

By The Nairobian Reporter 5 hrs ago

Council of elders are spanner boys for politicians

Council of elders are spanner boys for politicians

By Moses Nyamori 6 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Why you should not feed rotten grains to cows

Why you should not feed rotten grains to cows

By Dr Joseph Othieno 2 days ago

Interested in the rabbit business? You do not need a lot of money

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 2 days ago

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

By Kelley Boss 4 days ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi 4 days ago

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By Japheth Makau 4 days ago

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Evewoman

From zero in 2013 to seven governors, women prove their mettle in election

From zero in 2013 to seven governors, women prove their mettle in election

By Lolita Bunde 8 hrs ago

Should friends snitch on cheating partners?

Should friends snitch on cheating partners?

By Esther Muchene 9 hrs ago

Why you need to add cucumbers to your diet

Why you need to add cucumbers to your diet

By Esther Muchene 9 hrs ago

Types of single ladies men avoid

Types of single ladies men avoid

By Esther Muchene 10 hrs ago

How to land a work-from-home job

How to land a work-from-home job

By Esther Muchene 10 hrs ago