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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

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President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

By Patrick Vidija | 1 hr ago

President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

Speaking to members of the media, Ruto said among the things they agreed upon was to accept the outcome of the results as would be declared by the IEBC.

Raila Odinga fails in fifth stab at presidency

By Standard Team

3 hrs ago

Najib Balala master schemer or political survivor?

1 hr ago

Wafula Chebukati: I delivered in spite of threats

3 hrs ago

William Ruto's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint

10 hrs ago

IEBC declares William Samoei Ruto president of Kenya

By Standard Team

4 hrs ago

Why Raila Odinga did not go to Bomas of Kenya

5 hrs ago

Goma City growing into a blooming hub

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By Jayne Rose Gacheri

13 hrs ago

Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

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Najib Balala master schemer or political survivor?

By Sara Okuoro 1 hr ago

Najib Balala master schemer or political survivor?

President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

By Patrick Vidija 1 hr ago

President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

DP Ruto's mother misses acceptance speech after evacuation from Bomas

By Patrick Vidija 2 hrs ago

DP Ruto's mother misses acceptance speech after evacuation from Bomas

Wafula Chebukati: I delivered in spite of threats

By Betty Njeru 3 hrs ago

Wafula Chebukati: I delivered in spite of threats

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Counties

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

United Democratic Alliance clinched the majority of the elective seats in the two assemblies in the August 9 General Election.

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Yvonne Chepkowny 5 hrs ago

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

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

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

By Jacinta Mutura 14 hrs ago

Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

Premium Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

By Bernard Sanga 14 hrs ago

Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

By Standard Team 14 hrs ago

Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

Premium Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

By Wainaina Ndung'u 14 hrs ago

Western MCAs sent home as voters prefer new faces

Western MCAs sent home as voters prefer new faces

By Jackline Inyanji and Juliet Omelo 19 hrs ago

Show of might in Mt Kenya as UDA dominates ward contests

Show of might in Mt Kenya as UDA dominates ward contests

By Standard Team 19 hrs ago

Take us back to CBD, matatus tell Nakuru governor-elect

Take us back to CBD, matatus tell Nakuru governor-elect

By Kennedy Gachuhi 20 hrs ago

Most MCAs in Nyanza sent packing as ODM records near clean sweep

Most MCAs in Nyanza sent packing as ODM records near clean sweep

By Standard Team 20 hrs ago

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Business

Global shocks push more than 1.4 million Kenyans into poverty

Global shocks push more than 1.4 million Kenyans into poverty

By Moses Omusolo 18 hrs ago

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

By Macharia Kamau 22 hrs ago

World Bank seeks review of Kenya healthcare financing

World Bank seeks review of Kenya healthcare financing

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Elections should not cause unease, economic uncertainty

Elections should not cause unease, economic uncertainty

By Tobias Alando 1 day ago

Interact and socialise beyond work; you need it

Interact and socialise beyond work; you need it

By Peter Theuri 1 day ago

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Opinion

Shortage of food and water is hurting girls, women's future

Shortage of food and water is hurting girls, women's future

By Deogratius Magero 22 hrs ago

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

By Editorial 22 hrs ago

Scenes from polling stations were inspiring proof of love for country

Premium Scenes from polling stations were inspiring proof of love for country

By Edward Buri 1 day ago

Polls are over, losers and winners must now unite

Polls are over, losers and winners must now unite

By Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe 1 day ago

Why more voters kept off and how we can bring them back

Why more voters kept off and how we can bring them back

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 day ago

Peace, love and unity ...

Peace, love and unity ...

By Gado 3 days ago

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Columnist

Premium Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

By Andrew Kipkemboi 16 hrs ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip ploy to take attention away from Ukraine

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip ploy to take attention away from Ukraine

By Macharia Munene 22 hrs ago

Premium Did Uhuru's advisers get it wrong on Mt Kenya?

Did Uhuru's advisers get it wrong on Mt Kenya?

By Barrack Muluka 1 day ago

Premium Ballots are so yesterday, it's time Kenyans voted digitally

Ballots are so yesterday, it's time Kenyans voted digitally

By XN Iraki 1 day 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

Ruto's acceptance speech: There's no room for vengeance

The president elect said he was committed to build on the foundation that he and President Uhuru Kenyatta had laid under the Jubilee Government.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 hrs ago

Ruto's acceptance speech: There's no room for vengeance

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Bomas: IEBC taking no chances as security increased

The IEBC had verified results from 186 constituencies by 6pm yesterday out of the 290 electoral units. Scuffle of leaders forces government to deploy heavy security to avoid disruption.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 14 hrs ago

Raila Odinga, William Ruto seek divine guidance, clerics pray for peace and unity

By Standard Team 14 hrs ago

We're winning this election, Wajackoya says

By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

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Sports

Ten Hag discovering the mess he has inherited at Man United

By Associated Press 9 hrs ago

Ten Hag discovering the mess he has inherited at Man United

Lessons for Kenya after global showpieces in July and August

By Stephen Rutto 11 hrs ago

Lessons for Kenya after global showpieces in July and August

New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

By Associated Press 13 hrs ago

New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

German academy gives Coast caddies reason to smile

By Maarufu Mohamed 14 hrs ago

German academy gives Coast caddies reason to smile

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The Standard Insider

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

Commission warns politicians and agents against disrupting the tallying process. Raila and Ruto agents trade barbs amid deep mistrust and allegations of rigging

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 days ago

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

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By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 days ago

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

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By Kirsten Kanja 2 days ago

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

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

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 days ago

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

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By Fay Ngina 3 days ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

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By Peter Kimani 3 days 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 4 days ago

Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

Premium Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 4 days 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 4 days 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 4 days ago

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

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

By Peter Theuri 4 days ago

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

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By Wainaina Ndung’u 5 days ago

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Picture Power

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

17 hrs ago

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

18 hrs ago

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

1 day ago

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

2 days ago

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

2 days ago

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

3 days ago

Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

3 days ago

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

4 days ago

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

4 days ago

MP seats that UDA has won so far

MP seats that UDA has won so far

4 days ago

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

5 days ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

5 days ago

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Fact Check

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

There are six possible scenarios from the outcome of the presidential election.

By Standard Checkpoint 5 hrs ago

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

Raila Odinga's political journey

A timeline detailing the highlights of Raila Odinga's political career.

By Standard Checkpoint 11 hrs ago

Fact Check: Did IEBC award 10, 000 votes in favor of DP William Ruto?

Media reports emerged indicating that the commission had corrected 10, 000 votes erroneously awarded to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate William Ruto.

By Winfrey Owino 2 days ago

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

By Associated Press 3 days ago

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

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

By Winfrey Owino 5 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 1 day ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 6 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 6 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

By Mercy Kahenda 14 hrs ago

Premium Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 16 hrs ago

Premium Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 22 hrs ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

By Nancy Nzau 22 hrs ago

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

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Entertainment

Glitz and glam at Bomas of Kenya as nation awaits the fifth

By Fay Ngina 7 hrs ago

Glitz and glam at Bomas of Kenya as nation awaits the fifth

Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' leads as 'Top Gun: Maverick' flies back up ranks

By AP 12 hrs ago

Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' leads as 'Top Gun: Maverick' flies back up ranks

Where style meets elegance: First Lady's savvy fashion sense over the years has not gone unnoticed

By Peris Wambugu 13 hrs ago

Where style meets elegance: First Lady's savvy fashion sense over the years has not gone unnoticed

Goma City growing into a blooming hub

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 13 hrs ago

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Nairobian

Premium How Sh50 bribe led to death of Mavoko Three

How Sh50 bribe led to death of Mavoko Three

By Benjamin Imende 11 hrs ago

Kenya's next president has his work clearly cut out for him

Premium Kenya's next president has his work clearly cut out for him

By Eric Nyakagwa 13 hrs ago

Waning dominance as Kenyan athletes switch nationality

Waning dominance as Kenyan athletes switch nationality

By Wycliffe Simiyu 1 day 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 9 hrs ago

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

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 9 hrs ago

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

By Kelley Boss 2 days ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi 2 days ago

Premium Farmer's fortunes changed by growing cassava

By Japheth Makau 2 days ago

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Evewoman

Reasons why you can't keep a man

Reasons why you can't keep a man

By Esther Muchene 9 hrs ago

Reproductive health: Why you keep having yeast infections

Reproductive health: Why you keep having yeast infections

By Esther Muchene 11 hrs ago

Why you need to reduce your sugar in take now

Why you need to reduce your sugar in take now

By Esther Muchene 11 hrs ago

CAS Nadia Ahmed: Big dreams on youth issues keep me alive

CAS Nadia Ahmed: Big dreams on youth issues keep me alive

By Stevens Muendo 2 days ago

Boss babes: Strategies women candidates used to win governor seats

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By Brian Okoth 2 days ago