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New signings and old faces in Raila-Ruto presidential petition grand legal match

By John Muthoni | 9 hrs ago

New signings and old faces in Raila-Ruto presidential petition grand legal match

On each side, the players who will be a battery of lawyers will determine whether the political game will have a score, a re-match between Azimio and Kenya Kwanza flag bearers.

Four IEBC commissioners hit out at Chebukati, dismiss poll run-off claims

13 hrs ago

Premium Supreme battle: Azimio readies arsenal against William Ruto's win

9 hrs ago

Premium Fact-check: Kesses MP Swarup Mishra has not withdrawn 300 scholarships

By Stephen Rutto

15 hrs ago

Ruto picks Muturi, Shollei and UDA secretary general to transition committee

By Jacob Ngetich

15 hrs ago

Premium How Chebukati, Ruto intend to defend presidential poll petition

9 hrs ago

The powers Uhuru lost on Aug. 9 despite being in office as president

By Mate Tongola

19 hrs ago

Rwandan woman facing two years in jail for indecent dressing

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By Boniface Mithika

16 hrs ago

New Dawn for Kenyan Film

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Latest

All is set for school games to resume after two-week break

By WASHINGTON ONYANGO and ERNEST NDUNDA 15 mins ago

All is set for school games to resume after two-week break

Kenya Sevens team hoping for improved show in Los Angeles

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Kenya Sevens team hoping for improved show in Los Angeles

New regime must seize chance to reform prisons and reduce crime

By Irungu Houghton 3 hrs ago

New regime must seize chance to reform prisons and reduce crime

The case against William Ruto's triumph and Wafula Chebukati

By Tony Gachoka 4 hrs ago

The case against William Ruto's triumph and Wafula Chebukati

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Lilian Gogo: MP breaks one-term jinx that has dogged Rangwe constituency for 34 years

But since creation of Rangwe, the constituency has carried the tag Log dichiel, a Luo expression meaning “wash your hands once” to refer to MPs serving only for one term.

By James Omoro 9 hrs ago

Lilian Gogo: MP breaks one-term jinx that has dogged Rangwe constituency for 34 years

Ex-teacher facing eight counts of forgery

Ex-teacher facing eight counts of forgery

By Muriithi Mugo 15 hrs ago

Italian man sentenced to life for defiling 3-year-old adopted son

Italian man sentenced to life for defiling 3-year-old adopted son

By Harold Odhiambo 17 hrs ago

'Opinion polls lied to us', Bondo residents say after IEBC announcement

'Opinion polls lied to us', Bondo residents say after IEBC announcement

By Isaiah Gwengi 20 hrs ago

Outcry over postponement of polls in Mombasa, Kakamega

Outcry over postponement of polls in Mombasa, Kakamega

By Standard Team 1 day ago

The Egerton student who campaigned using a donkey and won

Premium The Egerton student who campaigned using a donkey and won

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

By Daniel Chege 1 day ago

MP ends one-term jinx for seat since 2003 by-election

MP ends one-term jinx for seat since 2003 by-election

By Martin Ndiema 1 day ago

Kisii, Nyamira elect one female MCA but must meet gender rule

Kisii, Nyamira elect one female MCA but must meet gender rule

By Eric Abuga 1 day ago

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Are saccos 'hiding' credit defaulters?

Premium Are saccos 'hiding' credit defaulters?

By Graham Kajilwa 9 hrs ago

Oil firms warn of supply cuts as Treasury delays Sh65b refunds

Oil firms warn of supply cuts as Treasury delays Sh65b refunds

By Macharia Kamau 9 hrs ago

Step-by-step guide of growing spring onions

Premium Step-by-step guide of growing spring onions

By Jennifer Anyango 14 hrs ago

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

By Dominic Omondi 1 day ago

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

By Frankline Sunday 1 day ago

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Opinion

The case against William Ruto's triumph and Wafula Chebukati

The case against William Ruto's triumph and Wafula Chebukati

By Tony Gachoka 4 hrs ago

Mr President, fix Kenyan sports once and for all

Mr President, fix Kenyan sports once and for all

By Editorial 9 hrs ago

AU must now act beyond being an elite club

AU must now act beyond being an elite club

By Mark Oloo 9 hrs ago

Why separation of powers is critical to thriving democracy

Why separation of powers is critical to thriving democracy

By Caroline Gaita 9 hrs ago

Parents decry cost of living as schools reopen

Parents decry cost of living as schools reopen

By Aggrey Karani 19 hrs ago

Post-election, more mountains to climb

Post-election, more mountains to climb

By Gado 3 days ago

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New regime must seize chance to reform prisons and reduce crime

New regime must seize chance to reform prisons and reduce crime

By Irungu Houghton 3 hrs ago

After the split in IEBC, the truth can only come from an inquiry

After the split in IEBC, the truth can only come from an inquiry

By Barrack Muluka 9 hrs ago

What if we separate vote for the president from other positions?

What if we separate vote for the president from other positions?

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 hrs ago

Smart logistics win elections not just money

Smart logistics win elections not just money

By Ken Opalo 9 hrs ago

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Videos

All schools are set to re-open today after a two-week closure due to the just concluded polls

Azimio resolves to front Kalonzo to contest for the position of the speaker of the National Assembly

President-elect William Ruto meets all elected leaders under the Kenya Kwanza Alliance

The battle for parliament as Ruto and Raila seek crucial control of the two houses

What does President-elect William Ruto's economic in-tray look like?

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Protests as William Ruto seeks to control Parliament by raiding Azimio

Majority will ensure Ruto, if the Supreme Court confirms his win, railroads crucial agenda in the House. Registrar says elected leaders have to resign from current coalition they belong to.

By Allan Mungai and Kennedy Gachuhi 9 hrs ago

Protests as William Ruto seeks to control Parliament by raiding Azimio

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How Chebukati, Ruto intend to defend presidential poll petition

Four IEBC commissioners disowned the results declared by Chairman Wafula Chebukati. Ruto's lawyer said they will be guided by issues which will be raised by the petitioners

By Paul Ogemba 9 hrs ago

'Rebel' poll officials deny pushing to force a re-run

By Allan Mungai 9 hrs ago

MPs-elect plot to overturn ruling declaring CDF illegal

By Standard Team 9 hrs ago

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Sports

All is set for school games to resume after two-week break

By WASHINGTON ONYANGO and ERNEST NDUNDA 15 mins ago

All is set for school games to resume after two-week break

Kenya Sevens team hoping for improved show in Los Angeles

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Kenya Sevens team hoping for improved show in Los Angeles

Man United reaches deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid

By Associated Press 10 hrs ago

Man United reaches deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid

VAR remains controversial amongst European fans

By Xinhua 11 hrs ago

VAR remains controversial amongst European fans

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The Standard Insider

Supreme battle: Azimio readies arsenal against William Ruto's win

Supreme battle: Azimio readies arsenal against William Ruto's win

Petitioners to raise questions on whether IEBC chairman declared results before verification. Legal analysts say discrepancies in Forms 34A, 34B and 34C are likely to feature.

By Paul Ogemba 9 hrs ago

Supreme battle: Azimio readies arsenal against William Ruto's win

Premium Supreme battle: Azimio readies arsenal against William Ruto's win

By Paul Ogemba 9 hrs ago

How Chebukati, Ruto intend to defend presidential poll petition

Premium How Chebukati, Ruto intend to defend presidential poll petition

By Paul Ogemba 9 hrs ago

Protests as William Ruto seeks to control Parliament by raiding Azimio

Premium Protests as William Ruto seeks to control Parliament by raiding Azimio

By Allan Mungai and Kennedy Gachuhi 9 hrs ago

Lilian Gogo: MP breaks one-term jinx that has dogged Rangwe constituency for 34 years

Premium Lilian Gogo: MP breaks one-term jinx that has dogged Rangwe constituency for 34 years

By James Omoro 9 hrs ago

Are saccos 'hiding' credit defaulters?

Premium Are saccos 'hiding' credit defaulters?

By Graham Kajilwa 9 hrs ago

Step-by-step guide of growing spring onions

Premium Step-by-step guide of growing spring onions

By Jennifer Anyango 14 hrs ago

Fact-check: Kesses MP Swarup Mishra has not withdrawn 300 scholarships

Premium Fact-check: Kesses MP Swarup Mishra has not withdrawn 300 scholarships

By Stephen Rutto 15 hrs ago

Jinxed? Dark past haunts IEBC as Chebukati prepares to exit

Premium Jinxed? Dark past haunts IEBC as Chebukati prepares to exit

By Josphat Thiong’o 18 hrs ago

It's a tall order for governors who don't have troops in the assembly

Premium It's a tall order for governors who don't have troops in the assembly

By Standard Team 1 day ago

Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

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By Denish Ochieng 1 day ago

List of elected MPs

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By Standard Checkpoint 1 day ago

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Picture Power

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

5 days ago

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

5 days ago

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

6 days ago

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

6 days ago

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

7 days ago

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

8 days ago

Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

8 days ago

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

8 days ago

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

9 days ago

MP seats that UDA has won so far

MP seats that UDA has won so far

9 days ago

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

10 days ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

10 days ago

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Fact Check

The powers Uhuru lost on Aug. 9 despite being in office as president

President Uhuru Kenyatta lost several powers on August 9 after Kenyans voted.

By Mate Tongola 19 hrs ago

The powers Uhuru lost on Aug. 9 despite being in office as president

Fact Check: Does IEBC vice-chair Juliana Cherera have social media accounts?

The fake social media accounts came up after Juliana Cherera, alongside three other commissioners disowned the final results that were announced by the IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati.

By Peter Theuri 22 hrs ago

Fact check: No further extension, schools to open August 18 - Magoha

CS George Magoha said that delaying the opening will jeopardize schools' preparation for examinations.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

IEBC commissioners wrong on the 100.01 per cent claim

By Standard Checkpoint 2 days ago

Premium Now we have a president-elect, which way forward?

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 days ago

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

By Standard Checkpoint 4 days ago

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World

Tweets condemn Medical PhD student to 34 years in jail

Tweets condemn Medical PhD student to 34 years in jail

Lawyers consider the sentence against Salma al-Shehab shocking.

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

By Agency 1 day ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

By AP News 1 day ago

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

By AP News 1 day ago

Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

Trump CFO's guilty plea to tax violations could make him a prosecution witness

By AP News 2 days ago

Trump CFO's guilty plea to tax violations could make him a prosecution witness

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

By AP News 2 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Cigarette butts: tiny pieces of trash that's just as lethal

By Nancy Nzau 9 hrs ago

Cigarette butts: tiny pieces of trash that's just as lethal

New regime has a healthy dose of medical stuff to sort out

By Mercy Kahenda 5 days ago

Premium New regime has a healthy dose of medical stuff to sort out

Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 5 days ago

Premium Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 5 days ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

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Entertainment

Rwandan woman facing two years in jail for indecent dressing

By Boniface Mithika 16 hrs ago

Premium Rwandan woman facing two years in jail for indecent dressing

NOPE: Daniel Kaluuya explains how it was to work with Keke Palmer

By Davis Muli 17 hrs ago

NOPE: Daniel Kaluuya explains how it was to work with Keke Palmer

Exclusive: Hollywood Beast actor speaks on African shoot

By Davis Muli 18 hrs ago

Exclusive: Hollywood Beast actor speaks on African shoot

Think beyond sex - YY advises content creators

By Diana Anyango 20 hrs ago

Think beyond sex - YY advises content creators

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Nairobian

Politician infects slay-queen with stubborn syphilis

Politician infects slay-queen with stubborn syphilis

By The Nairobian Reporter 15 hrs ago

Media personalities shine in Kenya's elections

Media personalities shine in Kenya's elections

By Collins Kweyu 16 hrs ago

Four times unlucky: Homa Bay politician misses bunge again

Premium Four times unlucky: Homa Bay politician misses bunge again

By James Omoro 17 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Graduate makes digital tool to sharpen farmers

Graduate makes digital tool to sharpen farmers

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

Soil mapping tool to help farmers boost yield

By Misheck Mwangi 1 day ago

Farmer finds sweeter aroma in dairy than tea

By Nikko Tanui 1 day ago

Beware of deadly poultry disease

By Dr Watson Messo 2 days ago

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango 2 days ago

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Evewoman

Report: Violence against women, girls in Nairobi on the rise

Report: Violence against women, girls in Nairobi on the rise

By Nathan Ochunge 22 hrs ago

What you need to know about love at first sight

What you need to know about love at first sight

By Esther Muchene 23 hrs ago

Should couples go for premarital counselling?

Should couples go for premarital counselling?

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago

Signs your ex regrets dumping you

Signs your ex regrets dumping you

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago

Outfits you should not put on to a wedding

Outfits you should not put on to a wedding

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago