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Kenya Elections 2022

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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

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

By Josphat Thiong’o and Allan Mungai | 1 hr ago

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

The historic venue gets a facelift as the electoral commission tallies election results. More security personnel deployed with majority of presidential contestants’ allies trooping to the venue.

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Confirmed: Governorship winners so far

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By Michael Ndonye

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Nyanza gets first female governor in Gladys Wanga

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

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Achieving Woman

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

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How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 hr ago

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Nyanza gets first female governor in Gladys Wanga

By Brian Okoth 1 hr ago

Nyanza gets first female governor in Gladys Wanga

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

By Peter Kimani 1 hr ago

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Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple

By Dennis Okeyo 1 hr ago

Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple

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Government should partner with the betting industry for public good

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Online shopping made easier: A word with Shop Zetu CEO Wandia Gichuru

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Ministry of ICT to launch software factory in Bomet

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How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

Voters appeared to have punished most of the region's Azimio-allied candidates. Veteran politicians, including Kiraitu and Kimunya took risky gamble and paid for it.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 hr ago

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

Scorecard: Uhuru Kenyatta delivers five of six stadia promised to his Mt Kenya turf

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By Ndung’u Gachane 2 hrs ago

Meru's fortunes up with bypass and stadium but fails to get dams

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By Phares Mutembei 3 hrs ago

It's smooth sailing for Mombasa Port despite post-election jitters

It's smooth sailing for Mombasa Port despite post-election jitters

By Philip Mwakio 4 hrs ago

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

By Judah Ben-Hur 6 hrs ago

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

By Abdimalik Hajir 9 hrs ago

Disputes rock tallying centres in Nairobi

Disputes rock tallying centres in Nairobi

By Standard Team 10 hrs ago

Protests in Bomet as CCM disputes governorship results

Protests in Bomet as CCM disputes governorship results

By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 10 hrs ago

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

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By Anne Atieno 11 hrs ago

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Business

Ethiopia's GERD turbines start spinning as Kenya ready to buy power

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By Macharia Kamau 2 hrs ago

Shake up in Kenya's logistics scene as MSC, Bollor seek approval for Sh695b deal

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By Macharia Kamau 2 hrs ago

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

By Dominic Omondi 10 hrs ago

UN urges action on cryptocurrencies in developing states

UN urges action on cryptocurrencies in developing states

By Xinhua 12 hrs ago

Uhuru Kenyatta laid foundation for devolution in new structure

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By Josphat Thiongó 1 day ago

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Opinion

Youths do not live in a vacuum; they need support from all of us

Youths do not live in a vacuum; they need support from all of us

By Evelyn Samba 4 hrs ago

Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy

Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy

By Demas Kiprono 4 hrs ago

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

By Editorial 4 hrs ago

State should harness our sports tourism potential

State should harness our sports tourism potential

By Allan Kilavuka 8 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 11 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 1 hr ago

Premium Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

By Elias Mokua 1 day ago

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Why voting makes economic sense

By XN Iraki 3 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 4 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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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.

By Peter Kimani 1 hr ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

Fatuma Mohammed defies ODM wave in Migori

Mohamed got 154,538 votes against Ghati’s 117,597 in the eight Migori constituencies.

By Anne Otieno and Fred Kagonye 4 hrs ago

Raila Odinga's sister makes it to Parliament

By Brian Okoth 4 hrs ago

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

By Standard Team 6 hrs ago

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Sports

Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple

By Dennis Okeyo 1 hr ago

Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple

Madrid starts Spanish league defense aiming for title sweep

By Associated Press 7 hrs ago

Madrid starts Spanish league defense aiming for title sweep

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

By Associated Press 18 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 1 day ago

FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier

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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 1 hr ago

Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

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By Standard Team 1 hr 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 1 hr 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 1 hr ago

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

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By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 hr ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

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By Peter Kimani 1 hr ago

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

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By Anne Atieno 11 hrs ago

Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

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By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 16 hrs ago

Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

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By Daniel Wesangula and Allan Mungai 18 hrs ago

Court's decision on CDF big leap in governance, accountability

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By Patrick Muinde 1 day ago

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

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By Peter Theuri 1 day ago

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

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By Wainaina Ndung’u 2 days ago

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Picture Power

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

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Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

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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

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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

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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

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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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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 16 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 11 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 4 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 12 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 4 days ago

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

By Rose Mukonyo 4 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 16 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 17 hrs ago

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

By Vincent Kejitan 17 hrs ago

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

Diamond laments over ungrateful signees

By Diana Anyango 20 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

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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

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By Jacqueline Mahugu 14 hrs ago

Four easy exercises you can do with friends

Four easy exercises you can do with friends

By Nina Odongo 19 hrs ago

Beauty items you should not be using every day

Beauty items you should not be using every day

By Pauline Muindi 20 hrs ago

Why social media dates are a big ugly trap

Why social media dates are a big ugly trap

By Diana Makokha 20 hrs ago

How to get your child to talk more openly

How to get your child to talk more openly

By Lolita Bunde 20 hrs ago