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Outcry over postponement of polls in Mombasa, Kakamega

By Standard Team | 10 mins ago

Outcry over postponement of polls in Mombasa, Kakamega

Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir threatened to move to court saying the delay of the poll by Chebukati was an illegal act aimed at giving UDA an undue advantage in the race.

Susan Kihika, Kawira Mwangaza among governors-elect to be sworn in next week

By Standard Team

7 hrs ago

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

By Josphat Thiongó

6 hrs ago

How shift in national politics set stage for peaceful polls

By Kennedy Gachuhi

7 hrs ago

Embassies, High Commissions in Nairobi laud Kenya for peaceful polls

7 hrs ago

Premium List of elected MPs

By Standard Checkpoint

5 hrs ago

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

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga

13 hrs ago

Creatives cravings in the new government

Premium Creatives cravings in the new government

By Angela Ndambuki

1 hr ago

Sweet products to squeeze from honey

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango

12 hrs ago

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Latest

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

By Standard Team 20 mins ago

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

By Renson Mnyamwezi 30 mins ago

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

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

By AP 2 hrs ago

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

Chelsea investigates incident of alleged racist abuse

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

Chelsea investigates incident of alleged racist abuse

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Counties

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

Chanzu Khamadi, who defended his seat on a Ford Kenya party ticket but lost in the just concluded elections, died on August 18, 2022, of high blood pressure.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 30 mins ago

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

Elementaita MCA: How varsity student rode on a donkey to victory

Premium Elementaita MCA: How varsity student rode on a donkey to victory

By Kennedy Gachuhi 4 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 8 hrs ago

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

By Stephen Nzioka 11 hrs ago

Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

By Hudson Gumbihi 12 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 1 day 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 1 day ago

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

By Edward Kosut 1 day ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

By John Shilitsa 1 day ago

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Business

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

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

By AP 2 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 16 hrs ago

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

By Graham Kajilwa 17 hrs ago

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

By Moses Omusolo 18 hrs ago

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

By Frankline Sunday 22 hrs 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 3 hrs ago

Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

By Editorial 3 hrs ago

New government must recognise our diversity and value meritocracy

New government must recognise our diversity and value meritocracy

By Demas Kiprono 3 hrs ago

Judiciary is ready to resolve electoral disputes

Judiciary is ready to resolve electoral disputes

By Catherine Wambui 4 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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Columnist

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 6 hrs ago

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 22 hrs ago

Premium Five major political lessons from the presidential election

Five major political lessons from the presidential election

By Leonard Khafafa 1 day ago

Premium New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

By XN Iraki 2 days 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 5 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 5 hrs ago

Ex- MPs Jaguar, Sabina, Waruguru and Mbadi secure their nominations

By Jacob Ngetich 9 hrs ago

Makau Mutua speaks on Raila Odinga's election loss

By Mate Tongola 10 hrs ago

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Sports

Chelsea investigates incident of alleged racist abuse

By Associated Press 2 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 8 hrs ago

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

Coast's Motor Club is breeding point for drivers

By Ernest Ndunda 9 hrs ago

Coast's Motor Club is breeding point for drivers

Ronaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match

By Associated Press 11 hrs ago

Ronaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match

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The Standard Insider

CCTV footage offers clues about IEBC officer's last moments

CCTV footage offers clues about IEBC officer's last moments

According to the postmortem report released on August 17, the IEBC official may have been strangled

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga 13 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 13 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Premium Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

By Brian Otieno 22 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 1 day ago

Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

Premium Rigathi Gachagua: The District officer destined for greatness

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 day 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

Dorcas Rigathi: From house help to spouse of Deputy President

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

By Nzau Musau 2 days 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 2 days ago

John Ngumi: The blue-eyed boy of State corporations

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

By Macharia Kamau 2 days ago

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

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

By John Shilitsa 4 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 5 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

5 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

7 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 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 1 day 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 3 days ago

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World

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

China’s eagerness to launch a Russia-like military operation in Taiwan was evident on August 02, 2022 when 20 of its jets violated the Taiwanese airspace as a mark of protest.

By Agency 7 hrs ago

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

By AP News 9 hrs ago

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

By AP News 9 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 12 hrs ago

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

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

By AP News 13 hrs ago

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Kabul mosque bombing kills 10, including prominent cleric

Kabul mosque bombing kills 10, including prominent cleric

By AP News 13 hrs ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

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

By Mercy Kahenda 3 days ago

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

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

Creatives cravings in the new government

By Angela Ndambuki 1 hr ago

Premium Creatives cravings in the new government

Gloria Kyallo opens up on fame, acting and love life

By Stevens Muendo 3 hrs ago

Gloria Kyallo opens up on fame, acting and love life

Tanasha on tour in Europe

By Alfayo Onyango 7 hrs ago

Tanasha on tour in Europe

I'm officially single, says KRG The Don after finalising divorce

By Davis Muli 7 hrs ago

I'm officially single, says KRG The Don after finalising divorce

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Nairobian

She is cheating, and hubby is in the dark

She is cheating, and hubby is in the dark

By Vivian Namayi 2 hrs ago

Cut your nails and stop giving women kaswende

Cut your nails and stop giving women kaswende

By La Patrona 4 hrs ago

The Luo Nation must now gun for serious wealth, State House will follow

Premium The Luo Nation must now gun for serious wealth, State House will follow

By Fredrick Gori 7 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Farmer finds sweeter aroma in dairy than tea

Farmer finds sweeter aroma in dairy than tea

By Nikko Tanui 6 hrs ago

Beware of deadly poultry disease

By Dr Watson Messo 12 hrs ago

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango 12 hrs ago

Why you should not feed rotten grains to cows

By Dr Joseph Othieno 3 days ago

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

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 3 days ago

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Evewoman

Should you remain friends with your ex?

Should you remain friends with your ex?

By Esther Muchene 9 hrs ago

The art of developing a great business idea

The art of developing a great business idea

By Pauline Muindi 10 hrs ago

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

By Esther Muchene 11 hrs ago

Things you should not do on a date

Things you should not do on a date

By Esther Muchene 12 hrs ago

How to create a wedding budget that works

How to create a wedding budget that works

By Esther Muchene 13 hrs ago