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Kenya Elections 2022

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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

IEBC Presidential election results start streaming in

By Patrick Vidija | 4 hrs ago

IEBC Presidential election results start streaming in

Results based on Form 34A have started coming in from polling stations.

Forms 34A submission: How counties are faring

By Betty Njeru and Patrick Vidija

2 hrs ago

Police ask MP Didmus Barasa to surrender after rival candidate's aide shot dead

By Winfrey Owino

2 hrs ago

IEBC: Only 12 million people had voted by 4 pm

By Winfrey Owino

5 hrs ago

Failed KIEMS kits, low turnout mar election day as voting closes

5 hrs ago

Explainer: What you need to know about IEBC KIEMS kits

By David Njaaga

7 hrs ago

'Dressed' for the occassion? Kenyans try to outdo each other in 'Githeri Man' fashion

By Mate Tongola

7 hrs ago

Edna Clarke: The untold story of ties that bind Uhuru Kenyatta to the UK

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By Standard Reporter

7 hrs ago

Meet the Gakuo family that gave Kenya her third First Lady - Margaret Kenyatta

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Low voter turn-out worries IEBC

By Standard Team 3 mins ago

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How key counties are faring in Forms 34A submission

By Betty Njeru and Patrick Vidija 40 mins ago

How key counties are faring in Forms 34A submission

Kenya's Shona community votes in first poll

By Jacinta Mutura 5 hrs ago

Kenya's Shona community votes in first poll

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

By Mactilda Mbenywe 6 hrs ago

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

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Counties

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

IEBC officials turned him away after his voter identification done inside the ambulance failed to identify him as a voter. He was among 50 patients who had sought to be allowed to vote.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 6 hrs ago

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

Ballot papers mix up in Rongai as voting kicks off in South and Central Rift region

Ballot papers mix up in Rongai as voting kicks off in South and Central Rift region

By Standard Team 8 hrs ago

Dance, vuvuzelas, and whistleblowing as Raila casts vote in Kibra

Dance, vuvuzelas, and whistleblowing as Raila casts vote in Kibra

By David Njaaga 12 hrs ago

David Mwaure casts vote, calls for unity

David Mwaure casts vote, calls for unity

By David Njaaga 12 hrs ago

Voting suspended in Kitisuru after KIEMS kit fail

Voting suspended in Kitisuru after KIEMS kit fail

By Mike Kihaki and David Njaaga 13 hrs ago

Vihiga's early risers in queues, counting minutes to vote

Vihiga's early risers in queues, counting minutes to vote

By Brian Kisanji 18 hrs ago

High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

By Julius Chepkwony 21 hrs ago

Kajiado clerics call for peace as voters troop to polling stations

Kajiado clerics call for peace as voters troop to polling stations

By Peterson Githaiga 21 hrs ago

Why Uhuru Kenyatta's tour of Mt Kenya turf was delayed

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By Ndung’u Gachane 1 day ago

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Business

Inside the Equity-KCB supremacy war

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By Dominic Omondi 15 hrs ago

The bitter war to recover Sh594m investment in deal gone sour

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By Patrick Alushula 18 hrs ago

Three months later, Nzoia Sugar roars back to life after repairs

Three months later, Nzoia Sugar roars back to life after repairs

By Juliet Omelo 21 hrs ago

How fintech tools can help cushion Kenyans during inflation

How fintech tools can help cushion Kenyans during inflation

By Munyi Nthigah 1 day ago

Mombasa port operations will not be interrupted during polls

Mombasa port operations will not be interrupted during polls

By Philip Mwakio 1 day ago

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Opinion

If you fail to cast your ballot, you will end up with a bad government

If you fail to cast your ballot, you will end up with a bad government

By Suleiman Shahbal 16 hrs ago

Lesson for us from disciples of Jesus' election to replace Judas

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By Job Naibei 16 hrs ago

Vote for upright leaders, vote for better tomorrow

Vote for upright leaders, vote for better tomorrow

By Editorial 17 hrs ago

Both poll winners and losers need psycho-social support

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By Ann Nderitu 18 hrs ago

Election observation missions should up their game

Election observation missions should up their game

By Raphael Obonyo 22 hrs ago

China vs Taiwan

China vs Taiwan

By Harrison Muriuki 14 hrs ago

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Columnist

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Why voting makes economic sense

By XN Iraki 18 hrs 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 1 day ago

Premium A watershed moment: Another chance for us to get things right

A watershed moment: Another chance for us to get things right

By Andrew Kipkemboi 1 day ago

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The making of Azimio: Political milestone for handshake duo

By Barrack Muluka 2 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

Kenya's Shona community votes in first poll

Members of Shona community were only recognised as Kenyan citizens last year after 50 years of being stateless. Of their population of 1,670, at least 1,000 are registered as voters.

By Jacinta Mutura 5 hrs ago

Kenya's Shona community votes in first poll

IEBC dismiss claims eligible voters being turned away in Embakasi West

Embakasi West Returning Officer Tabitha Muli says she has not received any complaints of voters being turned away.

By Patrick Vidija 6 hrs ago

Azimio la Umoja urges IEBC to conclusively address the manual register issue

By Mate Tongola 6 hrs ago

'Dressed' for the occassion? Kenyans try to outdo each other in 'Githeri Man' fashion

By Mate Tongola 7 hrs ago

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Sports

Serena Williams announces 'farewell' to tennis

By Associated Press 7 hrs ago

Serena Williams announces 'farewell' to tennis

Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco

By Associated Press 12 hrs ago

Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco

Good bye Birmingham, see you in Melbourne, in 2026

By Jonathan Komen 14 hrs ago

Good bye Birmingham, see you in Melbourne, in 2026

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

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The Standard Insider

For Raila Odinga, it has not been a walk in the park

For Raila Odinga, it has not been a walk in the park

Former PM’s political journey hasn’t been a walk in the park, he’s had to make sacrifices. Ephraim Maina, one of Raila’s former students, says he was popular with students.

By Oscar Obonyo 10 hrs ago

For Raila Odinga, it has not been a walk in the park

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By Oscar Obonyo 10 hrs ago

Do or die presidential contest for Raila Odinga, William Ruto

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By Jacob Ng’etich 15 hrs ago

It is mathematically impossible for Raila Odinga to lose the election

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By Kaburu Kinoti 1 day ago

Ruto, Raila risk being puppet presidents over pre-election agreements

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By Benjamin Imende 1 day ago

Uhuru did not commission a rust bucket in Kisumu

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By Harold Odhiambo 2 days ago

William Ruto tears into the 'handshake' in final rally

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By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 days ago

Raila Odinga: I'm qualified to fight corruption

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By Ibrahim Oruko and Brian Otieno 2 days ago

How post-handshake intrigues in Jubilee, OKA birthed Ruto's Kenya Kwanza

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By Biketi Kikechi 2 days ago

The church's hand in collapse of the national dream

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By John Ouma 2 days ago

ICC: How charges turned into a blessing in disguise

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By Mark Oloo 3 days ago

Why your Sacco struggles to refund your money

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By Graham Kajilwa 3 days ago

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Picture Power

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

17 hrs ago

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

20 hrs ago

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

20 hrs ago

Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

21 hrs ago

DP William Ruto's final pitch

DP William Ruto's final pitch

2 days ago

Raila Odinga's last call

Raila Odinga's last call

2 days ago

Police officers shower colleague with gifts during farewell party

Police officers shower colleague with gifts during farewell party

7 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta officially launches Nairobi Expressway

Uhuru Kenyatta officially launches Nairobi Expressway

8 days ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta presides over KDF trooping of colors

President Uhuru Kenyatta presides over KDF trooping of colors

11 days ago

Uhuru commends newly promoted KDF senior officers

Uhuru commends newly promoted KDF senior officers

13 days ago

Presidential debate

Presidential debate

13 days ago

Bus plunges into River Nithi, over 30 feared dead

Bus plunges into River Nithi, over 30 feared dead

15 days ago

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Fact Check

Explainer: What you need to know about IEBC KIEMS kits

The system identifies voters biometrically and seeks to curb impersonation during the voting exercise making sure only those that had been registered are allowed to cast their votes.

By David Njaaga 7 hrs ago

Explainer: What you need to know about IEBC KIEMS kits

Reasons why elections are postponed

As a result, IEBC’s chairman Wafula Chebukati said he would make an announcement through a gazette notice on when the affected areas would hold the election.

By Patrick Vidija 14 hrs ago

How to check your polling station, verify voter details

It is expected that the 22,120,458 voters will cast their votes in various parts of the country including those in Kenyan embassies and missions in the diaspora.

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

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By Ibrahim Oruko 1 day ago

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By Harold Odhiambo 2 days ago

How to access election news on The Standard Group's platforms

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

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World

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

Diaspora voting in 12 countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, USA, South Sudan, Qatar, UAE, and Germany.

By David Njaaga 10 hrs ago

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

By Associated Press 21 hrs ago

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info

By AP 2 days ago

Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info

Israel, militants trade fire as Gaza death toll climbs to 24

By AP 2 days ago

Israel, militants trade fire as Gaza death toll climbs to 24

Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire after deadly strikes

Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire after deadly strikes

By Associated Press 3 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

By Mate Tongola 7 hrs ago

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

When losing an election becomes a disease

By Mercy Kahenda 1 day ago

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

By Rose Mukonyo 1 day ago

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Hepatitis E: Virus spreads faster during conflicts

By Mercy Kahenda 2 days ago

Hepatitis E: Virus spreads faster during conflicts

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Entertainment

Edna Clarke: The untold story of ties that bind Uhuru Kenyatta to the UK

By Standard Reporter 7 hrs ago

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No weapon formed against us shall prosper - Wajackoyah's wife Meller Luchiri

By Fay Ngina 7 hrs ago

No weapon formed against us shall prosper - Wajackoyah's wife Meller Luchiri

Light moments as Kenya goes to the polls

By Kirsten Kanja 8 hrs ago

Light moments as Kenya goes to the polls

Celebs in business: From Bien's new club to Moya David's beauty spa

By Kirsten Kanja 12 hrs ago

Celebs in business: From Bien's new club to Moya David's beauty spa

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Nairobian

Premium Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

By Priscilla Kimani 10 hrs ago

Rice: How Uhuru negotiated Raila-Kibaki coalition government

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By The Nairobian Reporter 12 hrs ago

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

By Edward Indakwa 14 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Farmers' lobby proposes measures to fix animal feed crisis

Farmers' lobby proposes measures to fix animal feed crisis

By Peter Theuri 12 hrs ago

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By Dr Joseph Othieno 12 hrs ago

Why your dog is barking and how to stop it

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 12 hrs ago

How to grow 'minji' the amazing green peas

By Kelvin Ogega 1 day ago

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By Jennifer Anyango 1 day ago

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Evewoman

Meet the Gakuo family that gave Kenya her third First Lady - Margaret Kenyatta

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By Standard Reporter 7 hrs ago

Five signs of an emotional vampire

Five signs of an emotional vampire

By Esther Muchene 12 hrs ago

Beauty uses of coconut oil you didn't know

Beauty uses of coconut oil you didn't know

By Esther Muchene 13 hrs ago

How to take care of tattooed skin

How to take care of tattooed skin

By Esther Muchene 14 hrs ago

Common lies men tell just to have sex with you

Common lies men tell just to have sex with you

By Esther Muchene 14 hrs ago