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Kenya Kwanza and Azimio shift election battle to control of top seats in Parliament

By Jacob Ngetich | 7 hrs ago

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio shift election battle to control of top seats in Parliament

William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza has 163 MPs-elect and it has won over 10 independents as it seeks to have majority members.

Ruto: My Cabinet members will answer questions in Parliament

By Allan Mungai

7 hrs ago

Premium Poll official's last moments: CCTV footage offers clues

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga

7 hrs ago

'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati

By Amos Kareithi and Joackim Bwana

7 hrs ago

Premium Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

By Brian Otieno

7 hrs ago

Premium First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

7 hrs ago

Devki eyes power sector with 60MW wind farm in Kwale

By Macharia Kamau

7 hrs ago

Linet Toto: I will make Bomet

Premium Linet Toto: I will make Bomet

Achieving Woman

By Peris Wambugu

1 day ago

Why Oburu and Raila Odinga have no Christian names

Premium Why Oburu and Raila Odinga have no Christian names

1 day ago

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Latest

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

By Ochieng Oyugi 56 mins ago

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

Ruto's raids in Raila strongholds helped him clinch narrow victory

By Dominic Omondi 1 hr ago

Premium Ruto's raids in Raila strongholds helped him clinch narrow victory

IEBC staff grilled, in court over poll flaws

By Standard Team 1 hr ago

Premium IEBC staff grilled, in court over poll flaws

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

By The Conversation 1 hr ago

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

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Call to action: Use of gender data and statistics to deliver more inclusive 3rd generation CIDPs

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Counties

Lusaka's deputy vows to use her office to protect women's rights

Kenneth Lusaka picked Mbatiany as his running mate in what might have been a deliberate attempt at acknowledging the latter’s commitment to changing society.

By Juliet Omelo 7 hrs ago

Lusaka's deputy vows to use her office to protect women's rights

Healthcare is our top-priority, deputy governor-elect says

Healthcare is our top-priority, deputy governor-elect says

By Erastus Mulwa 8 hrs ago

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

By Gilbert Kimutai 10 hrs ago

Kisumu motorist reverses on roundabout, rams police car repeatedly when confronted

Kisumu motorist reverses on roundabout, rams police car repeatedly when confronted

By Harold Odhiambo 13 hrs ago

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

By Edward Kosut 14 hrs ago

MP-elect Didmus Barasa to remain in cells for 10 more days

MP-elect Didmus Barasa to remain in cells for 10 more days

By Robert Amalemba 14 hrs ago

Long wait for IEBC official ends in tears after he is found killed

Long wait for IEBC official ends in tears after he is found killed

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Premium Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Premium Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 day ago

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Business

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

By The Conversation 1 hr ago

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

By Graham Kajilwa 2 hrs ago

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

By Moses Omusolo 3 hrs ago

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

By Frankline Sunday 7 hrs ago

Devki eyes power sector with 60MW wind farm in Kwale

Devki eyes power sector with 60MW wind farm in Kwale

By Macharia Kamau 7 hrs ago

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Opinion

Why Ruto's presidential election win is Africa's Macron moment

Premium Why Ruto's presidential election win is Africa's Macron moment

By Joseph Kiplagat 10 hrs ago

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

By Editorial 11 hrs ago

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

By Lennox Mugambi 11 hrs ago

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

By Kalangi Kiambati 11 hrs ago

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

By Njau Gitu 14 hrs ago

Post-election, more mountains to climb

Post-election, more mountains to climb

By Gado 1 day ago

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Columnist

Premium First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

By Elias Mokua 7 hrs ago

Premium Five major political lessons from the presidential election

Five major political lessons from the presidential election

By Leonard Khafafa 22 hrs ago

Premium New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

By XN Iraki 1 day ago

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

Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

By Andrew Kipkemboi 3 days ago

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Videos

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

Focus shifts from the IEBC to the Supreme Court with Raila set to challenge Ruto's election

ELOG says its parallel vote tabulation estimate of results are consistent with that of the IEBC

Raila Odinga rejects IEBC's presidential results declaring William Ruto as President-Elect

Schools set to re-open on Thursday 18th August as stakeholders warn against any further disruption

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Ruto's raids in Raila strongholds helped him clinch narrow victory

By getting 7,176,141 votes against Raila’s 6,942,930 votes, Ruto was able to cross the constitutional requirement of 50 per cent+1 mark by 69,572 votes to avoid a run-off.

By Dominic Omondi 1 hr ago

Ruto's raids in Raila strongholds helped him clinch narrow victory

Aden Duale says Kenya Kwanza has majority in Parliament

Duale said Kenya Kwanza is also expected to take the largest share of the 12 nominated slots.

By Jacob Ng'etich 12 hrs ago

Diaspora Azimio campaign team rejects poll results

By Jacob Ng'etich 12 hrs ago

Martha Karua: Our victory is coming home

By Fred Kagonye 15 hrs ago

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Sports

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

By Ochieng Oyugi 56 mins ago

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

Former Kabras Sugar backrow Buyachi appointed new Kisumu RFC coach

By Washington Onyango 11 hrs ago

Former Kabras Sugar backrow Buyachi appointed new Kisumu RFC coach

Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir

By Associated Press 13 hrs ago

Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir

African football players denied British entry to play West Ham

By Associated Press 14 hrs ago

African football players denied British entry to play West Ham

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The Standard Insider

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

During a caucus of Azimio's elected leaders at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Mr Kalonzo's name featured prominently as a possible successor to Justin Muturi.

By Brian Otieno 7 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Premium Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

By Brian Otieno 7 hrs ago

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

Premium First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

By Elias Mokua 7 hrs ago

Why Ruto's honeymoon is over before it actually begins

Premium Why Ruto's honeymoon is over before it actually begins

By Dominic Omondi 22 hrs ago

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

Premium Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

By Wainaina Ndung'u 22 hrs ago

Lawyers differ on IEBC split and its legal implication on polls outcome

Premium Lawyers differ on IEBC split and its legal implication on polls outcome

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua enjoy privileges as they wait to be sworn in

Premium William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua enjoy privileges as they wait to be sworn in

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 day ago

Dorcas Rigathi: From house help to spouse of Deputy President

Premium Dorcas Rigathi: From house help to spouse of Deputy President

By Nzau Musau 1 day ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

Premium Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

By Oscar Obonyo 1 day ago

John Ngumi: The blue-eyed boy of State corporations

Premium John Ngumi: The blue-eyed boy of State corporations

By Macharia Kamau 1 day ago

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

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

By John Shilitsa 3 days 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 4 days ago

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Picture Power

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

3 days ago

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

3 days ago

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

4 days ago

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

4 days ago

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

5 days ago

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

6 days ago

Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

6 days ago

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

6 days ago

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

7 days ago

MP seats that UDA has won so far

MP seats that UDA has won so far

7 days ago

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

8 days ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

8 days ago

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Fact Check

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 14 hrs ago

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

IEBC commissioners wrong on the 100.01 per cent claim

How did IEBC arrive at the figures?

By Standard Checkpoint 16 hrs ago

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

The transition process begins nearly 30 days before Election Day, with the current president forming the Transition Committee.

By Josphat Thiong’o 22 hrs ago

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

By Standard Checkpoint 2 days ago

William Ruto's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint 2 days ago

Raila Odinga's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint 2 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 3 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 6 days ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

By Associated Press 8 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 8 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 9 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

By Mercy Kahenda 2 days ago

Premium Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 3 days ago

Premium Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 3 days ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

By Nancy Nzau 3 days ago

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

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Entertainment

Suluhu orders police with big pot-bellies back to training

By Fay Ngina 16 hrs ago

Suluhu orders police with big pot-bellies back to training

Akorino model Pesh, husband welcome first child

By Kirsten Kanja 18 hrs ago

Akorino model Pesh, husband welcome first child

Akon, top celebrities congratulate Ruto

By Kirsten Kanja 18 hrs ago

Akon, top celebrities congratulate Ruto

Jamal Rohosafi fronts Amira, Amber Ray and Wangari for popular reality show

By Diana Anyango 18 hrs ago

Jamal Rohosafi fronts Amira, Amber Ray and Wangari for popular reality show

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Nairobian

Barbershop massage is sexual harassment

Barbershop massage is sexual harassment

By Ted Malanda 12 hrs ago

Jaramogi told me to guide Raila: Says Phoebe Asiyo

Jaramogi told me to guide Raila: Says Phoebe Asiyo

By The Nairobian Reporter 15 hrs ago

Council of elders are spanner boys for politicians

Council of elders are spanner boys for politicians

By Moses Nyamori 16 hrs 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 2 days ago

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

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 2 days ago

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

By Kelley Boss 4 days ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi 4 days ago

Premium Farmer's fortunes changed by growing cassava

By Japheth Makau 4 days ago

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Evewoman

From zero in 2013 to seven governors, women prove their mettle in election

From zero in 2013 to seven governors, women prove their mettle in election

By Lolita Bunde 18 hrs ago

Should friends snitch on cheating partners?

Should friends snitch on cheating partners?

By Esther Muchene 18 hrs ago

Why you need to add cucumbers to your diet

Why you need to add cucumbers to your diet

By Esther Muchene 19 hrs ago

Types of single ladies men avoid

Types of single ladies men avoid

By Esther Muchene 19 hrs ago

How to land a work-from-home job

How to land a work-from-home job

By Esther Muchene 20 hrs ago