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Kenya Elections 2022

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Bomas: IEBC taking no chances as security increased

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai | 2 hrs ago

Bomas: IEBC taking no chances as security increased

The IEBC had verified results from 186 constituencies by 6pm yesterday out of the 290 electoral units. Scuffle of leaders forces government to deploy heavy security to avoid disruption.

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By Wainaina Ndung'u

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Raila Odinga, William Ruto seek divine guidance, clerics pray for peace and unity

By Standard Team

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By Mercy Kahenda

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Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

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Goma City growing into a blooming hub

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By Jayne Rose Gacheri

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Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

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New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

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New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

Raila Odinga beats William Ruto in the battle for Nairobi parliamentary seats

By Jacinta Mutura 2 hrs ago

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Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

By Bernard Sanga 2 hrs ago

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Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

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Raila Odinga beats William Ruto in the battle for Nairobi parliamentary seats

Out of the 17 constituencies in Nairobi, Azimio got 12 seats while UDA managed four seats. Ruto and Raila will face off in the assembly after both camps tied in the number of MCAs at 35 each.

By Jacinta Mutura 2 hrs ago

Raila Odinga beats William Ruto in the battle for Nairobi parliamentary seats

Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

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By Bernard Sanga 2 hrs ago

Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

29-year-old journalist beats veteran politicians to win MCA seat

29-year-old journalist beats veteran politicians to win MCA seat

By Marion Kithi 6 hrs ago

Former MP wins ward contest in polls dominated by Orange party

Former MP wins ward contest in polls dominated by Orange party

By Standard Team 6 hrs ago

Take us back to CBD, matatus tell Nakuru governor-elect

Take us back to CBD, matatus tell Nakuru governor-elect

By Kennedy Gachuhi 8 hrs ago

Most MCAs in Nyanza sent packing as ODM records near clean sweep

Most MCAs in Nyanza sent packing as ODM records near clean sweep

By Standard Team 8 hrs ago

Despite little support, Malombe recaptures Kitui governor's seat

Despite little support, Malombe recaptures Kitui governor's seat

By Philip Muasya 9 hrs ago

'Hustler' beats governor, tycoons to clinch Embu senator seat

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By Muriithi Mugo 9 hrs ago

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Business

Global shocks push more than 1.4 million Kenyans into poverty

Global shocks push more than 1.4 million Kenyans into poverty

By Moses Omusolo 6 hrs ago

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

By Macharia Kamau 10 hrs ago

World Bank seeks review of Kenya healthcare financing

World Bank seeks review of Kenya healthcare financing

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Elections should not cause unease, economic uncertainty

Elections should not cause unease, economic uncertainty

By Tobias Alando 1 day ago

Interact and socialise beyond work; you need it

Interact and socialise beyond work; you need it

By Peter Theuri 1 day ago

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Opinion

Shortage of food and water is hurting girls, women's future

Shortage of food and water is hurting girls, women's future

By Deogratius Magero 10 hrs ago

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

By Editorial 10 hrs ago

Scenes from polling stations were inspiring proof of love for country

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By Edward Buri 1 day ago

Polls are over, losers and winners must now unite

Polls are over, losers and winners must now unite

By Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe 1 day ago

Why more voters kept off and how we can bring them back

Why more voters kept off and how we can bring them back

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 day ago

Peace, love and unity ...

Peace, love and unity ...

By Gado 2 days ago

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Columnist

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Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

By Andrew Kipkemboi 4 hrs ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip ploy to take attention away from Ukraine

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip ploy to take attention away from Ukraine

By Macharia Munene 10 hrs ago

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Did Uhuru's advisers get it wrong on Mt Kenya?

By Barrack Muluka 1 day ago

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Ballots are so yesterday, it's time Kenyans voted digitally

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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

We're winning this election, Wajackoya says

Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoya says he is confident of winning the election.

By Stephanie Wangari 16 hrs ago

We're winning this election, Wajackoya says

Igathe, Omanga concede after a tight race in the Capital

ODM’s Esther Passaris trounced Omanga in the tight race after garnering 698,929 votes against Omanga’s 586,246 votes.

By Mate Tongola 22 hrs ago

How Sakaja, Sifuna, Passaris clinched top Nairobi seats

By Winfrey Owino 23 hrs ago

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Raila, Ruto share spoils in tight State House race

By Josphat Thiongó 1 day ago

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Sports

New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

German academy gives Coast caddies reason to smile

By Maarufu Mohamed 2 hrs ago

German academy gives Coast caddies reason to smile

VAR denies Man but not Bayern in 2-0 win over Wolfsburg

By Associated Press 4 hrs ago

VAR denies Man but not Bayern in 2-0 win over Wolfsburg

Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

By Washington Onyango 9 hrs ago

Rugby: Impressive Kenya Lioness fall short in World Challenger Series

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The Standard Insider

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

CCTV footage from an adjacent building shows Musyoka walking out of tallying centre. Scrutiny of officer’s mobile money account does not reveal any suspicious transactions.

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

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By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

Why William Ruto conquered Mt Kenya

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By Wainaina Ndung'u 2 hrs ago

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

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By Mercy Kahenda 2 hrs ago

Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

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By Andrew Kipkemboi 4 hrs ago

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

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By John Shilitsa 17 hrs ago

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

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By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 1 day ago

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

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By Kirsten Kanja 2 days ago

Mother, son-in-law elected to Nakuru County Assembly

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By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 days ago

Unlucky Bahati: 'Machozi' hit maker loses Mathare MP race

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By Fay Ngina 2 days ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

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By Peter Kimani 3 days ago

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

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By Anne Atieno 3 days ago

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Picture Power

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

Security beefed up outside Bomas of Kenya

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Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

Crunch time at the Bomas of Kenya

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Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

Ugly scenes at Bomas as Azimio, UDA tussle

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Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

Azimio's newly elected leaders familiarisation meeting at KICC

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All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

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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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Fact Check

Fact Check: Did IEBC award 10, 000 votes in favor of DP William Ruto?

Media reports emerged indicating that the commission had corrected 10, 000 votes erroneously awarded to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate William Ruto.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Fact Check: Did IEBC award 10, 000 votes in favor of DP William Ruto?

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

With only a limited global supply of vaccines, authorities are racing to stop monkeypox before it becomes entrenched as a new disease.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

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 3 days ago

IEBC: How your vote moves from the ballot box to Bomas of Kenya

By Winfrey Owino 4 days ago

True or false? Fact-checking election updates

By Mate Tongola 4 days ago

Facts about IEBC Forms 34A, 34B, and 34C

By David Njaaga 4 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 12 hrs ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 5 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 6 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

By Mercy Kahenda 2 hrs ago

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Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 4 hrs ago

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Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 10 hrs ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

By Nancy Nzau 10 hrs ago

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

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Entertainment

Where style meets elegance: First Lady's savvy fashion sense over the years has not gone unnoticed

By Peris Wambugu 1 hr ago

Where style meets elegance: First Lady's savvy fashion sense over the years has not gone unnoticed

Goma City growing into a blooming hub

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 1 hr ago

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Ni nini! Mama Ryan's rise to fame

By Dan Kipchumba 16 hrs ago

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Though publicly visible, very little is known of the First Lady

By Jacqueline Mahugu 20 hrs ago

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Nairobian

Premium Kenya's next president has his work clearly cut out for him

Kenya's next president has his work clearly cut out for him

By Eric Nyakagwa 55 mins ago

Waning dominance as Kenyan athletes switch nationality

Waning dominance as Kenyan athletes switch nationality

By Wycliffe Simiyu 16 hrs ago

I was treated like a dog in South Africa, Saudi Arabia- activist

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By Robert Amalemba 19 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

By Kelley Boss 1 day ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi 1 day ago

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By Japheth Makau 1 day ago

Women hit more by climate risk than men

By The Conversation 2 days ago

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By Rosa Agutu 4 days ago

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Evewoman

CAS Nadia Ahmed: Big dreams on youth issues keep me alive

CAS Nadia Ahmed: Big dreams on youth issues keep me alive

By Stevens Muendo 1 day ago

Boss babes: Strategies women candidates used to win governor seats

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By Brian Okoth 1 day ago

How to achieve the natural glam look

How to achieve the natural glam look

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago

Is there a contraceptive regarded as the best?

Is there a contraceptive regarded as the best?

By Nancy Nzalambi 2 days ago

Beauty secrets from black celebrities

Beauty secrets from black celebrities

By Pauline Muindi 2 days ago