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Kenya Elections 2022

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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa driven to 'unknown' place by DCI detectives

By Robert Amalemba | 1 hr ago

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa driven to 'unknown' place by DCI detectives

Didmus Barasa claimed he was in Nairobi for the three days security agencies were looking for him. He is accused of shooting Brian Olunga at Chebukwabi in Kimilili on August 9.

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UPDATE: Official presidential results per constituency so far

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Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita concedes as Wavinya Ndeti takes lead

By Stephanie Wangari

3 hrs ago

William Ruto resurfaces online after three-day silence

By Mate Tongola

3 hrs ago

List: Independent candidates who have won parliamentary seats so far

By David Njaaga

5 hrs ago

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

7 hrs ago

Meet Ruth Karauri, wife of Kasarani MP elect and Sportpesa boss Ronald Karauri

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By Rose Kwamboka

7 hrs ago

Rosalyn Mugoh: I used to be a hawker at the Nairobi Bus Station

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Achieving Woman

By Jacqueline Mahugu

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Latest

Not yet uhuru: African Union has had a few successes but still weak

By The Conversation 24 mins ago

Not yet uhuru: African Union has had a few successes but still weak

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

By Associated Press 36 mins ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

GSU officer leads race for Mitsubishi Xpander in Chachibitisha Promotion

By Mozzart Bet 52 mins ago

GSU officer leads race for Mitsubishi Xpander in Chachibitisha Promotion

Governor Anne Waiguru successfully defends her seat

By David Njaaga 1 hr ago

Governor Anne Waiguru successfully defends her seat

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Government should partner with the betting industry for public good

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Online shopping made easier: A word with Shop Zetu CEO Wandia Gichuru

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Governor Anne Waiguru successfully defends her seat

Waiguru, who ran on a UDA ticket, received 113, 088 votes against independent candidate Purity Ngirici's 105,677.

By David Njaaga 1 hr ago

Governor Anne Waiguru successfully defends her seat

Ex-convict and charcoal dealer headed to Parliament

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By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 hr ago

Scuffle at Bomas of Kenya over mystery laptop

Scuffle at Bomas of Kenya over mystery laptop

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 5 hrs ago

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

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By Fay Ngina 7 hrs ago

Didmus Barasa surrenders after two days on the run

Didmus Barasa surrenders after two days on the run

By Mate Tongola 9 hrs ago

Meru's fortunes up with bypass and stadium but fails to get dams

Premium Meru's fortunes up with bypass and stadium but fails to get dams

By Phares Mutembei 15 hrs ago

It's smooth sailing for Mombasa Port despite post-election jitters

It's smooth sailing for Mombasa Port despite post-election jitters

By Philip Mwakio 15 hrs ago

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

By Judah Ben-Hur 17 hrs ago

Ruto's UDA clinches 11 parliamentary seats in Uhuru's home county

Ruto's UDA clinches 11 parliamentary seats in Uhuru's home county

By Fidelis Kabunyi 20 hrs ago

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Business

Ride-hailing business and the offline trip menace

Ride-hailing business and the offline trip menace

By Sara Okuoro 6 hrs ago

Ethiopia's GERD turbines start spinning as Kenya ready to buy power

Premium Ethiopia's GERD turbines start spinning as Kenya ready to buy power

By Macharia Kamau 14 hrs ago

Shake up in Kenya's logistics scene as MSC, Bollor seek approval for Sh695b deal

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By Macharia Kamau 14 hrs ago

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

By Dominic Omondi 22 hrs ago

UN urges action on cryptocurrencies in developing states

UN urges action on cryptocurrencies in developing states

By Xinhua 23 hrs ago

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Opinion

Youths do not live in a vacuum; they need support from all of us

Youths do not live in a vacuum; they need support from all of us

By Evelyn Samba 15 hrs ago

Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy

Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy

By Demas Kiprono 16 hrs ago

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

By Editorial 16 hrs ago

State should harness our sports tourism potential

State should harness our sports tourism potential

By Allan Kilavuka 20 hrs ago

Educate voters on why they should take part in elections

Educate voters on why they should take part in elections

By Samwel Obegi 23 hrs ago

Peace, love and unity ...

Peace, love and unity ...

By Gado 8 hrs ago

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Columnist

Premium How Uhuru's inability to sack William Ruto has kept Kenya united

How Uhuru's inability to sack William Ruto has kept Kenya united

By Michael Ndonye 7 hrs ago

Premium Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

By Elias Mokua 1 day ago

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Why voting makes economic sense

By XN Iraki 3 days ago

Premium Uhuru Kenyatta leaves behind a country that is a mixed bag of sorts: Did he make so little of so much?

Uhuru Kenyatta leaves behind a country that is a mixed bag of sorts: Did he make so little of so much?

By Andrew Kipkemboi 4 days ago

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Videos

Raila and Ruto head to church to seek divine intervention ahead of Tuesday's general election

IEBC commissioners reaffirm to Kenyans that the agency is ready for August 9th general election

It is the final dash to the finish as Raila Odinga and DP Ruto intensify their campaigns

IEBC says it will lay down mechanisms to address complains that could arise during polls

Meet Susan Chegem, a community health volunteer who has been helping children in Turkana

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Politics

Confirmed: List of Governors who have won so far

George Natembeya will succeed Patrick Khaemba as the second governor of Trans Nzoia County.

By Brian Okoth 6 hrs ago

Confirmed: List of Governors who have won so far

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Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

In Kipipiri, Kimunya lost to former Nyandarua Woman Rep and EALA MP Wanjiku Muhia. In Kisumu, outgoing Kisumu West MP Olago Aluoch was dislodged from a seat by ODM’s Rosa Buyu.

By Standard Team 7 hrs ago

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Keen sense of urgency at Bomas as Kenyans await election 'white smoke'

By Josphat Thiong’o and Allan Mungai 7 hrs ago

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Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

By Peter Kimani 12 hrs ago

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Sports

Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate World Cup workers

By Associated Press 4 hrs ago

Rights group urges FIFA, Qatar to compensate World Cup workers

Sterling aims to spark Chelsea ahead of Tottenham game

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

Sterling aims to spark Chelsea ahead of Tottenham game

Athletics Kenya reiterates commitment to nurture sprinters

By Rodgers Eshitemi 8 hrs ago

Athletics Kenya reiterates commitment to nurture sprinters

Malkia Strikers lose yet again in friendly ahead of global event

By Ernest Ndunda 10 hrs ago

Malkia Strikers lose yet again in friendly ahead of global event

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The Standard Insider

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

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

Singer Kevin Kioko aka Bahati finished a distant third in the hotly contested Mathare MP race that was won by incumbent Anthony Oluoch of ODM.

By Fay Ngina 7 hrs ago

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

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By Fay Ngina 7 hrs ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

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By Peter Kimani 12 hrs ago

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

Premium How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

By Anne Atieno 22 hrs ago

Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

Premium Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 1 day ago

Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

Premium Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

By Daniel Wesangula and Allan Mungai 1 day ago

Court's decision on CDF big leap in governance, accountability

Premium Court's decision on CDF big leap in governance, accountability

By Patrick Muinde 1 day ago

Nairobi: The city of haves and have-nots stuck in colonial times

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By Peter Theuri 1 day ago

Will Martha Karua become Kenya's first female Deputy President?

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By Wainaina Ndung’u 2 days ago

High hopes in Kisumu slum where Raila, his father once lived

Premium High hopes in Kisumu slum where Raila, his father once lived

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 days ago

CA wants telcos to answer customer calls in less than 20 seconds

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By Macharia Kamau 2 days ago

David Mwaure: Seasoned lawyer, church leader who believes he fits the bill

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By Ndung’u Gachane 3 days ago

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Picture Power

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

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Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

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Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

1 day ago

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

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MP seats that UDA has won so far

MP seats that UDA has won so far

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Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

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Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

2 days ago

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

3 days ago

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

3 days ago

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

3 days ago

Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

3 days ago

DP William Ruto's final pitch

DP William Ruto's final pitch

5 days ago

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Fact Check

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

With only a limited global supply of vaccines, authorities are racing to stop monkeypox before it becomes entrenched as a new disease.

By Associated Press 4 hrs ago

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

To win in the first round, a candidate must receive more than 50 per cent of the vote (50 per cent plus one) and at least 25 per cent of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

IEBC: How your vote moves from the ballot box to Bomas of Kenya

Chebukati will declare the Presidential Election Results using form 34C then fill and issue (form 34D) certificate to the person declared elected.

By Winfrey Owino 2 days ago

True or false? Fact-checking election updates

By Mate Tongola 2 days ago

Facts about IEBC Forms 34A, 34B, and 34C

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Explainer: What you need to know about IEBC KIEMS kits

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

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World

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Closing in on the half-year mark, the war has sent food prices sky-high and left poorer countries with ever less hope they would be getting supplies from the breadbasket of Europe.

By Associated Press 36 mins ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 23 hrs ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

By Associated Press 4 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Africa in 'advanced' discussions to buy monkeypox vaccines

By Associated Press 23 hrs ago

Africa in 'advanced' discussions to buy monkeypox vaccines

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

By Mate Tongola 3 days ago

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

When losing an election becomes a disease

By Mercy Kahenda 4 days ago

Premium When losing an election becomes a disease

Dr Andrew Nyaoncha: I don't feel like a village neurosurgeon at all

By Rose Mukonyo 4 days ago

Premium Dr Andrew Nyaoncha: I don't feel like a village neurosurgeon at all

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Entertainment

Willy Paul congratulates Bahati's competitor in Mathare

By Davis Muli 5 hrs ago

Willy Paul congratulates Bahati's competitor in Mathare

Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

By Dan Kipchumba 7 hrs ago

Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

Making an extra coin: Celebrities who have ventured into business

By Kirsten Kanja 8 hrs ago

Making an extra coin: Celebrities who have ventured into business

No luck for Bahati as he finishes third in Mathare MP race

By Fay Ngina 11 hrs ago

No luck for Bahati as he finishes third in Mathare MP race

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Nairobian

Premium Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

By Priscilla Kimani 3 days ago

Rice: How Uhuru negotiated Raila-Kibaki coalition government

Premium Rice: How Uhuru negotiated Raila-Kibaki coalition government

By The Nairobian Reporter 3 days ago

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

By Edward Indakwa 3 days ago

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Farm Kenya

Women hit more by climate risk than men

Women hit more by climate risk than men

By The Conversation 8 hrs ago

Premium Your cows and chicks are freezing keep them warm

By Rosa Agutu 2 days ago

Farmers' lobby proposes measures to fix animal feed crisis

By Peter Theuri 3 days ago

Premium Mastitis: How to prevent Disease that cuts milk production

By Dr Joseph Othieno 3 days ago

Why your dog is barking and how to stop it

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 3 days ago

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Evewoman

What the modern woman should be having in her bag

What the modern woman should be having in her bag

By Esther Muchene 6 hrs ago

Things you can do for your pregnant wife

Things you can do for your pregnant wife

By Esther Muchene 7 hrs ago

Meet Ruth Karauri, wife of Kasarani MP elect and Sportpesa boss Ronald Karauri

Premium Meet Ruth Karauri, wife of Kasarani MP elect and Sportpesa boss Ronald Karauri

By Rose Kwamboka 7 hrs ago

How to cope with anxiety during elections

How to cope with anxiety during elections

By Lolita Bunde 9 hrs ago

Being an office 'sex pest' could cost you Sh 100,000

Being an office 'sex pest' could cost you Sh 100,000

By Esther Dianah 10 hrs ago