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Senior Assistant Inspector-General of Police Charlton Murithi dies

By David Njaaga and Kamore Maina | 57 mins ago

Senior Assistant Inspector-General of Police Charlton Murithi dies

He was receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi.

Premium Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

By Josphat Thiong’o

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Premium Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

By Kamore Maina

3 hrs ago

Premium Something isn't adding up in Chereramatics

By Peter Kimani

3 hrs ago

Outcry over postponement of polls in Mombasa, Kakamega

By Standard Team

3 hrs ago

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

By Standard Team

3 hrs ago

Premium Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

By Denish Ochieng

3 hrs ago

New Dawn for Kenyan Film

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Arts and Culture

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Creatives cravings in the new government

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Senior Assistant Inspector-General of Police Charlton Murithi dies

By David Njaaga and Kamore Maina 57 mins ago

Senior Assistant Inspector-General of Police Charlton Murithi dies

LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers

Graduate makes digital tool to sharpen farmers

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 hr ago

Graduate makes digital tool to sharpen farmers

Soil mapping tool to help farmers boost yield

By Misheck Mwangi 1 hr ago

Soil mapping tool to help farmers boost yield

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Counties

Ex-MCA floors top politicians to capture Gatundu North MP seat

The 35-year-old former ward rep surprised many after clinching the seat on first attempt.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 3 hrs ago

Ex-MCA floors top politicians to capture Gatundu North MP seat

Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

Premium Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

By Denish Ochieng 3 hrs 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 11 hrs ago

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

By Daniel Chege 11 hrs 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 11 hrs ago

Police question two IEBC staff in ballot box probe

Police question two IEBC staff in ballot box probe

By Hassan Barisa 12 hrs ago

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

By Renson Mnyamwezi 13 hrs ago

IEBC official's leg amputated after he was shot three times

IEBC official's leg amputated after he was shot three times

By Mate Tongola 21 hrs ago

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

By Stephen Nzioka 1 day ago

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Business

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

By Dominic Omondi 11 hrs ago

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

By Frankline Sunday 11 hrs ago

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

By Macharia Kamau 11 hrs ago

Amazon testing TikTok-style feed on its app, AI firm says

Amazon testing TikTok-style feed on its app, AI firm says

By AP 14 hrs ago

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

By The Conversation 1 day ago

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Opinion

Why next government should open project management office

Why next government should open project management office

By Shammah Kiteme 16 hrs ago

Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

By Editorial 16 hrs ago

New government must recognise our diversity and value meritocracy

New government must recognise our diversity and value meritocracy

By Demas Kiprono 16 hrs ago

Judiciary is ready to resolve electoral disputes

Judiciary is ready to resolve electoral disputes

By Catherine Wambui 17 hrs ago

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 1 day ago

Post-election, more mountains to climb

Post-election, more mountains to climb

By Gado 2 days ago

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Premium Something isn't adding up in Chereramatics

Something isn't adding up in Chereramatics

By Peter Kimani 3 hrs ago

Indeed, economic freedom is coming in just 100 days, so get ready to eat and make merry

Indeed, economic freedom is coming in just 100 days, so get ready to eat and make merry

By Peter Kimani 11 hrs ago

Abduction, murder of polls officer

Abduction, murder of polls officer

By Peter Kimani 11 hrs ago

What William Ruto should do to make all Kenyans feel safe in his hands

What William Ruto should do to make all Kenyans feel safe in his hands

By Michael Ndonye 19 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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Politics

Kenya Kwanza snaps up Ali Roba-led UDM from Azimio la Umoja

The Standard has established that at least two governors, two senators, seven MPs, and 35 MCAs have joined the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

By Betty Njeru 18 hrs ago

Kenya Kwanza snaps up Ali Roba-led UDM from Azimio la Umoja

Johnson Sakaja, Polycarp Igathe meet up for coffee

Sakaja had promised to look for Igathe and hold talks after he (Sakaja) won the hotly contested governorship race.

By Fred Kagonye 18 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka's tough options while he eyes presidency in 2027

By Josphat Thiongó 19 hrs ago

Embassies, High Commissions in Nairobi laud Kenya for peaceful polls

By Betty Njeru 19 hrs ago

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Sports

LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers

Tiger meets with top players against LIV Golf

By Associated Press 4 hrs ago

Tiger meets with top players against LIV Golf

Chelsea investigates incident of alleged racist abuse

By Associated Press 15 hrs ago

Chelsea investigates incident of alleged racist abuse

Billionaire who sponsored Kipchoge's INEOS Challenge interested in buying stake in Man Utd

By Standard Sports 21 hrs ago

Billionaire who sponsored Kipchoge's INEOS Challenge interested in buying stake in Man Utd

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The Standard Insider

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

Investigations have revealed that Musyoka was at his office at around 9am where he stayed until 9.40am when he is reported to have stepped out and left the gates of the tallying center.

By Kamore Maina 3 hrs ago

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

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By Kamore Maina 3 hrs ago

Something isn't adding up in Chereramatics

Premium Something isn't adding up in Chereramatics

By Peter Kimani 3 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 3 hrs ago

Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

Premium Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

By Denish Ochieng 3 hrs ago

List of elected MPs

Premium List of elected MPs

By Standard Checkpoint 18 hrs ago

CCTV footage offers clues about IEBC officer's last moments

Premium CCTV footage offers clues about IEBC officer's last moments

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga 1 day ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Premium Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

By Brian Otieno 1 day 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 2 days ago

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

Premium Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days ago

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Picture Power

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

4 days ago

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

4 days ago

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

5 days ago

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

5 days ago

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

6 days ago

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

7 days ago

Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

7 days ago

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

7 days ago

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

8 days ago

MP seats that UDA has won so far

MP seats that UDA has won so far

8 days ago

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

9 days ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

9 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 days ago

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

By Standard Checkpoint 3 days ago

William Ruto's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint 3 days ago

Raila Odinga's political journey

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 17 hrs ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

By Agency 20 hrs ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

By AP News 22 hrs ago

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

By AP News 22 hrs 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 1 day 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 1 day ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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

By Mercy Kahenda 4 days ago

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

Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 4 days ago

Premium Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 4 days ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

By Nancy Nzau 4 days ago

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

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Entertainment

Atlanta rapper Young Thug denied bond for third time in criminal case

By AP News 3 hrs ago

Atlanta rapper Young Thug denied bond for third time in criminal case

New Dawn for Kenyan Film

By Alfayo Onyango 4 hrs ago

Premium New Dawn for Kenyan Film

Creatives cravings in the new government

By Angela Ndambuki 14 hrs ago

Premium Creatives cravings in the new government

Gloria Kyallo opens up on fame, acting and love life

By Stevens Muendo 16 hrs ago

Gloria Kyallo opens up on fame, acting and love life

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Nairobian

Premium Rachel Ruto: Will prayerful church girl make a great First Lady?

Rachel Ruto: Will prayerful church girl make a great First Lady?

By Lynn Kolongei 32 mins ago

She is cheating, and hubby is in the dark

She is cheating, and hubby is in the dark

By Vivian Namayi 15 hrs ago

Cut your nails and stop giving women kaswende

Cut your nails and stop giving women kaswende

By La Patrona 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 hr ago

Soil mapping tool to help farmers boost yield

By Misheck Mwangi 1 hr ago

Farmer finds sweeter aroma in dairy than tea

By Nikko Tanui 19 hrs ago

Beware of deadly poultry disease

By Dr Watson Messo 1 day ago

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango 1 day ago

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Evewoman

Should you remain friends with your ex?

Should you remain friends with your ex?

By Esther Muchene 22 hrs ago

The art of developing a great business idea

The art of developing a great business idea

By Pauline Muindi 23 hrs ago

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago

Things you should not do on a date

Things you should not do on a date

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago

How to create a wedding budget that works

How to create a wedding budget that works

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago