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Kenya Elections 2022

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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

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Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

By Peter Kimani | 2 hrs ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

Walking to the podium with a slight slouch, as though he carries the world on his shoulders, Chebukati made his speech, short and crisp.

Three suspects arrested with marked election papers

By James Wanzala

2 hrs ago

Raila, Ruto votes in the 6 constituencies announced by Chebukati

By Fred Kagonye

1 hr ago

Premium Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

By Standard Team

2 hrs ago

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

By Josphat Thiong’o and Allan Mungai

2 hrs ago

Confirmed: Governorship winners so far

57 mins ago

In photos: Anxiety, nail-biting and sleepless nights at Bomas of Kenya

2 hrs ago

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

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Achieving Woman

By Jacqueline Mahugu

8 hrs ago

No laughing matter: Celebs mixed bag of goodies at the ballot

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11 hrs ago

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Latest

Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

By Judah Ben-Hur 14 mins ago

Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

By Standard Team 17 mins ago

Premium Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

Yellow wave sweeps away Azimio sympathisers in South Rift

By Standard Team 32 mins ago

Yellow wave sweeps away Azimio sympathisers in South Rift

Confirmed: Governorship winners so far

By Brian Okoth 57 mins ago

Confirmed: Governorship winners so far

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Counties

Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Raila’s coalition, according to results released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), clinched 13 out of 17 seats and Kenya Kwanza got three.

By Judah Ben-Hur 14 mins ago

Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

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By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 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 2 hrs ago

William Ruto allies carry the day in Meru

William Ruto allies carry the day in Meru

By Phares Mutembei 3 hrs ago

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

By Abdimalik Hajir 3 hrs ago

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

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By Anne Atieno 5 hrs ago

Orero beats Mariga and MP Okoth to clinch Kibra seat

Orero beats Mariga and MP Okoth to clinch Kibra seat

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 5 hrs ago

Five men in custody over gun and teargas canisters

Five men in custody over gun and teargas canisters

By James Omoro 6 hrs ago

Mombasa Port operations fluid as Kenyans await election results

Mombasa Port operations fluid as Kenyans await election results

By Philip Mwakio 7 hrs ago

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Business

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

By Dominic Omondi 4 hrs ago

UN urges action on cryptocurrencies in developing states

UN urges action on cryptocurrencies in developing states

By Xinhua 6 hrs ago

Uhuru Kenyatta laid foundation for devolution in new structure

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By Josphat Thiongó 19 hrs 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 19 hrs ago

Lapfund to invest Sh10b in Nakuru mall

Lapfund to invest Sh10b in Nakuru mall

By Macharia Kamau 21 hrs ago

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Opinion

State should harness our sports tourism potential

State should harness our sports tourism potential

By Allan Kilavuka 2 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 5 hrs ago

Donate excess food to poor people instead of letting it go to waste

Donate excess food to poor people instead of letting it go to waste

By Surjit Singh Flora 5 hrs ago

Exercise patience while counting of votes goes on

Exercise patience while counting of votes goes on

By Timothy Osoro 5 hrs ago

A letter to the 5th: Do you have anything to tell the new president of Kenya?

A letter to the 5th: Do you have anything to tell the new president of Kenya?

By Standard Team 8 hrs ago

Farewell Uhuru Kenyatta

Farewell Uhuru Kenyatta

By Gado 1 day ago

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Columnist

Premium How Uhuru's inability to sack his deputy has kept Kenya united

How Uhuru's inability to sack his deputy has kept Kenya united

By Michael Ndonye 2 hrs ago

Premium Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

By Elias Mokua 23 hrs ago

Premium Why voting makes economic sense

Why voting makes economic sense

By XN Iraki 2 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 3 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

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Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

Millie Odhiambo of ODM won a third term in Suba South with 27,130 votes to Federal Party’s James Akali’s 18,151 votes.

By Standard Team 17 mins ago

Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

Yellow wave sweeps away Azimio sympathisers in South Rift

Governors Stanley Kiptis of Baringo and his Laikipia counterpart Nderitu Muriithi and Nyandarua’s Francis Kimemia were among the casualties of the UDA yellow waves.

By Standard Team 32 mins ago

Confirmed: Governorship winners so far

By Brian Okoth 57 mins ago

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Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

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Sports

Madrid starts Spanish league defense aiming for title sweep

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

Madrid starts Spanish league defense aiming for title sweep

Serena loses 1st match since saying she's prepared to retire

By Associated Press 12 hrs ago

Serena loses 1st match since saying she's prepared to retire

FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier

By Associated Press 19 hrs ago

FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier

Faith Kipyegon clocks 3mins 50:37secs at Diamond League, missing the World record by only 0.3secs

By Odero Charles 1 day ago

Faith Kipyegon clocks 3mins 50:37secs at Diamond League, missing the World record by only 0.3secs

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The Standard Insider

Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

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 2 hrs ago

Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

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By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

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

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

By Josphat Thiong’o and Allan Mungai 2 hrs ago

How Uhuru's inability to sack his deputy has kept Kenya united

Premium How Uhuru's inability to sack his deputy has kept Kenya united

By Michael Ndonye 2 hrs ago

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

Premium How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 hrs ago

Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

Premium Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

By Standard Team 2 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 5 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 10 hrs 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 12 hrs 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 19 hrs 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 19 hrs ago

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

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

By Wainaina Ndung’u 1 day ago

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Picture Power

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

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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

21 hrs ago

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

1 day ago

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

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Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

2 days ago

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

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Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

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DP William Ruto's final pitch

DP William Ruto's final pitch

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Raila Odinga's last call

Raila Odinga's last call

4 days ago

Police officers shower colleague with gifts during farewell party

Police officers shower colleague with gifts during farewell party

9 days ago

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Fact Check

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 10 hrs ago

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

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 1 day ago

True or false? Fact-checking election updates

Andrew Kibe made fun of Jalang’o who vied under the ODM party ticket saying he had mistaken his million subscribers on YouTube for votes.

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

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

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Explainer: What you need to know about IEBC KIEMS kits

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Reasons why elections are postponed

By Patrick Vidija 2 days ago

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World

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

There are reports that hundreds of Russian soldiers are refusing to fight and trying to quit the military.

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

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 2 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

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

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

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

By AP 4 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Africa in 'advanced' discussions to buy monkeypox vaccines

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

Africa in 'advanced' discussions to buy monkeypox vaccines

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

By Mate Tongola 2 days ago

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

When losing an election becomes a disease

By Mercy Kahenda 3 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 3 days ago

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

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Entertainment

Jalang'o declared winner in Lang'ata MP race

By Fay Ngina 10 hrs ago

Jalang'o declared winner in Lang'ata MP race

No laughing matter: Celebs mixed bag of goodies at the ballot

By Fay Ngina 11 hrs ago

Premium No laughing matter: Celebs mixed bag of goodies at the ballot

He will deliver: Karauri's wife Ruth tells Kasarani residents

By Vincent Kejitan 11 hrs ago

He will deliver: Karauri's wife Ruth tells Kasarani residents

Diamond laments over ungrateful signees

By Diana Anyango 14 hrs ago

Diamond laments over ungrateful signees

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Nairobian

Premium Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

By Priscilla Kimani 2 days ago

Rice: How Uhuru negotiated Raila-Kibaki coalition government

Premium Rice: How Uhuru negotiated Raila-Kibaki coalition government

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 days ago

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

By Edward Indakwa 2 days ago

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Farm Kenya

Premium Your cows and chicks are freezing keep them warm

Your cows and chicks are freezing keep them warm

By Rosa Agutu 1 day ago

Farmers' lobby proposes measures to fix animal feed crisis

By Peter Theuri 2 days ago

Premium Mastitis: How to prevent Disease that cuts milk production

By Dr Joseph Othieno 2 days ago

Why your dog is barking and how to stop it

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 2 days ago

How to grow 'minji' the amazing green peas

By Kelvin Ogega 3 days ago

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Evewoman

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

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

By Jacqueline Mahugu 8 hrs ago

Four easy exercises you can do with friends

Four easy exercises you can do with friends

By Nina Odongo 13 hrs ago

Beauty items you should not be using every day

Beauty items you should not be using every day

By Pauline Muindi 14 hrs ago

Why social media dates are a big ugly trap

Why social media dates are a big ugly trap

By Diana Makokha 14 hrs ago

How to get your child to talk more openly

How to get your child to talk more openly

By Lolita Bunde 14 hrs ago