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Kenya Elections 2022

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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

William Ruto's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint | 57 mins ago

William Ruto's political journey

A timeline detailing the highlights of William Samoei Arap Ruto's political career.

Developing story: IEBC to announce presidential poll results pictures

By Winfrey Owino

52 mins ago

Raila Odinga's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint

1 hr ago

Premium Bomas: IEBC taking no chances as security increased

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai

5 hrs ago

Premium Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

By Standard Team

5 hrs ago

Premium Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

By Wainaina Ndung'u

5 hrs ago

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

Andrew Kipkemboi

By Andrew Kipkemboi

7 hrs ago

Goma City growing into a blooming hub

Premium Goma City growing into a blooming hub

By Jayne Rose Gacheri

4 hrs ago

Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

Premium Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

By Dan Kipchumba

19 hrs ago

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

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 17 mins ago

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

Ten Hag discovering the mess he has inherited at Man United

By Associated Press 36 mins 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 2 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 4 hrs ago

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

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

Out of the 17 constituencies in Nairobi, Azimio got 12 seats while UDA managed four seats. Ruto and Raila will face off in the assembly after both camps tied in the number of MCAs at 35 each.

By Jacinta Mutura 5 hrs ago

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

Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

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

By Bernard Sanga 5 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 5 hrs ago

Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

Premium Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

By Wainaina Ndung'u 5 hrs ago

29-year-old journalist beats veteran politicians to win MCA seat

29-year-old journalist beats veteran politicians to win MCA seat

By Marion Kithi 9 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 10 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 11 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 11 hrs ago

Despite little support, Malombe recaptures Kitui governor's seat

Despite little support, Malombe recaptures Kitui governor's seat

By Philip Muasya 12 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 9 hrs ago

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

By Macharia Kamau 13 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 13 hrs ago

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

By Editorial 13 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 7 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 13 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

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

DP Ruto and Odinga urge Kenyans to remain calm as IEBC verifies presidential election results. Clergy appeal to candidates to accept the election outcome with dignity and humility.

By Standard Team 5 hrs ago

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

We're winning this election, Wajackoya says

Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoya says he is confident of winning the election.

By Stephanie Wangari 19 hrs ago

Igathe, Omanga concede after a tight race in the Capital

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

How Sakaja, Sifuna, Passaris clinched top Nairobi seats

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

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Sports

Ten Hag discovering the mess he has inherited at Man United

By Associated Press 36 mins 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 2 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 4 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 5 hrs ago

German academy gives Coast caddies reason to smile

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The Standard Insider

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

CCTV footage from an adjacent building shows Musyoka walking out of tallying centre. Scrutiny of officer’s mobile money account does not reveal any suspicious transactions.

By Standard Team 5 hrs ago

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

Premium Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

By Standard Team 5 hrs ago

Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

Premium Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

By Wainaina Ndung'u 5 hrs ago

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

Premium Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

By Mercy Kahenda 5 hrs ago

Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

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

By Andrew Kipkemboi 7 hrs ago

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

Premium DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

By John Shilitsa 20 hrs ago

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

Premium Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 days ago

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

Premium Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

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 2 days ago

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

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

By Fay Ngina 3 days ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

Premium Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

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 3 days ago

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Picture Power

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

8 hrs ago

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

9 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

1 day 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

3 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

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 1 day ago

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

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 2 days ago

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 3 days ago

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

By Winfrey Owino 4 days ago

True or false? Fact-checking election updates

By Mate Tongola 4 days ago

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

By David Njaaga 4 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 15 hrs ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 3 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 5 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 5 hrs ago

Premium Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 7 hrs ago

Premium Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 13 hrs ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

By Nancy Nzau 13 hrs ago

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

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Entertainment

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

By AP 2 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 4 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 4 hrs ago

Premium Goma City growing into a blooming hub

Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

By Dan Kipchumba 19 hrs ago

Premium Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

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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 2 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 3 hrs ago

Waning dominance as Kenyan athletes switch nationality

Waning dominance as Kenyan athletes switch nationality

By Wycliffe Simiyu 19 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

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

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

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 17 mins ago

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

By Kelley Boss 1 day ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi 1 day ago

Premium Farmer's fortunes changed by growing cassava

By Japheth Makau 1 day ago

Women hit more by climate risk than men

By The Conversation 3 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 34 mins ago

Reproductive health: Why you keep having yeast infections

Reproductive health: Why you keep having yeast infections

By Esther Muchene 2 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 2 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

Premium Boss babes: Strategies women candidates used to win governor seats

By Brian Okoth 2 days ago