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Kenya Elections 2022

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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

Elite DCI unit investigates disappearance of IEBC official

By Kamore Maina | 1 hr ago

Elite DCI unit investigates disappearance of IEBC official

Musyoka left his house at around 9 am in the company of his security guard and arrived at the tallying centre at around 9.45 am.

Government suspends Sh100 maize flour subsidy program

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Unpacking ugali, Kenya's most popular staple food

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List of elected MPs

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IEBC limits access to Bomas of Kenya

By Stephanie Wangari

4 hrs ago

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By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo

9 hrs ago

Magoha postpones school opening date to Thursday

By Winfrey Owino

7 hrs ago

Farmer's fortunes changed by growing cassava

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By Japheth Makau

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Boss babes: Strategies women candidates used to win governor seats

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Uhuru Kenyatta meets election observers

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Uhuru Kenyatta meets election observers

Man City earns second win by thrashing Bournemouth 4-0 in EPL

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Man City earns second win by thrashing Bournemouth 4-0 in EPL

Mombasa parents cough more for bus fare after school reporting date change

By Joakim Bwana 1 hr ago

Mombasa parents cough more for bus fare after school reporting date change

Gabriel Jesus scores 2 in Arsenal's 4-2 win over Leicester

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Gabriel Jesus scores 2 in Arsenal's 4-2 win over Leicester

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Mombasa parents cough more for bus fare after school reporting date change

Parents who planned to bus their children back to school on Saturday were forced to take them back home after Prof Magoha changed the opening dates.

By Joakim Bwana 1 hr ago

Mombasa parents cough more for bus fare after school reporting date change

Light aircraft crash lands in Njoro

Light aircraft crash lands in Njoro

By Kennedy Gachuhi 4 hrs ago

Amina Mnyazi knocks down seven men to replace Aisha Jumwa

Amina Mnyazi knocks down seven men to replace Aisha Jumwa

By Nehemiah Okwembah 15 hrs ago

Candidates who defied Orange party wave in Nyanza to win seats

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By Sharon Owino and Anne Atieno 16 hrs ago

Where victims of rape undego 'cleansing' to heal their scars

Where victims of rape undego 'cleansing' to heal their scars

By Marion Kithi 16 hrs ago

14 MCAs shown the door, as six retain seats in assembly

14 MCAs shown the door, as six retain seats in assembly

By Renson Mnyamwezi 17 hrs ago

Ruto move to hang on to CCM spoils comeback bid

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By Gilbert Kimutai and Caroline Chebet 18 hrs ago

ODM wins five of six MP seats in Mombasa, losers dispute results

ODM wins five of six MP seats in Mombasa, losers dispute results

By Joackim Bwana 18 hrs ago

City Hall next battlefront for ODM and UDA

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By Ibrahim Oruko 21 hrs ago

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Business

The treasury is broke to sustain the Sh100 unga subsidy, says Munya

The treasury is broke to sustain the Sh100 unga subsidy, says Munya

By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago

How to make money from video games

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By Boniface Mithika 9 hrs ago

French and German agencies buy minority stake in Naivas

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By Macharia Kamau 14 hrs ago

Is your money too little to do much?

Is your money too little to do much?

By Graham Kajilwa 16 hrs ago

Want to eat into the bread market? Try sweet potatoes

Want to eat into the bread market? Try sweet potatoes

By Jennifer Anyango 16 hrs ago

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Opinion

For love of country - inspiring scenes from polling station

For love of country - inspiring scenes from polling station

By Edward Buri 6 hrs ago

Kenyans should be lauded for voting peacefully

Kenyans should be lauded for voting peacefully

By Samwel Obegi 9 hrs ago

Why social media miscreants deserve no mercy

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By Mark Oloo 15 hrs ago

Let new regime bring sanity to Kenyan football

Let new regime bring sanity to Kenyan football

By Editorial 18 hrs ago

It's Organ Donation Day, donate and save lives

It's Organ Donation Day, donate and save lives

By Rodgers Otiso 21 hrs ago

Peace, love and unity ...

Peace, love and unity ...

By Gado 1 day ago

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Columnist

Real champions of this year's election offer hope for Kenya

Real champions of this year's election offer hope for Kenya

By Kamotho Waiganjo 18 hrs ago

Real champions of this year's election offer hope for Kenya

Real champions of this year's election offer hope for Kenya

By Kamotho Waiganjo 21 hrs ago

Why 2022 poll is a game-changer in Kenyan politics

Why 2022 poll is a game-changer in Kenyan politics

By Ken Opalo 21 hrs ago

Premium For sanity, allow the IEBC to tally, announce final results

For sanity, allow the IEBC to tally, announce final results

By Irungu Houghton 21 hrs 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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Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

Commission warns politicians and agents against disrupting the tallying process. Raila and Ruto agents trade barbs amid deep mistrust and allegations of rigging

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 9 hrs ago

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

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Here are the Underdogs who vanquished political giants

Kimani Ngunjiri’s defeat in Bahati is one of many political upsets in this year’s election. Nick Salat, Hellen Sambili and Mwangi Githiomi were also floored by little-known names.

By Standard Team 13 hrs ago

Record as Cecily Mbarire becomes 7th governor-elect

By Muriithi Mugo and Fred Kagonye 14 hrs ago

Granton Samboja loses governorship race

By Fred Kagonye 14 hrs ago

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Sports

Man City earns second win by thrashing Bournemouth 4-0 in EPL

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

Man City earns second win by thrashing Bournemouth 4-0 in EPL

Gabriel Jesus scores 2 in Arsenal's 4-2 win over Leicester

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

Gabriel Jesus scores 2 in Arsenal's 4-2 win over Leicester

Football players' cars set on fire after loss in Argentina

By Associated Press 4 hrs ago

Football players' cars set on fire after loss in Argentina

Barcelona sells more assets in attempt to register players

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

Barcelona sells more assets in attempt to register players

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The Standard Insider

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

Nearly a decade into his career, the MP-elect for Lang’ata is arguably one of the highest-paid MCs.

By Kirsten Kanja 13 hrs ago

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

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By Kirsten Kanja 13 hrs ago

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

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By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

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

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By Fay Ngina 1 day ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

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By Peter Kimani 1 day ago

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

Premium How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

By Anne Atieno 1 day ago

Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

Premium Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 2 days ago

Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

Premium Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

By Daniel Wesangula and Allan Mungai 2 days ago

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

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

By Patrick Muinde 2 days ago

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

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

By Peter Theuri 2 days ago

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

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

By Wainaina Ndung’u 3 days ago

High hopes in Kisumu slum where Raila, his father once lived

Premium High hopes in Kisumu slum where Raila, his father once lived

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 days ago

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Picture Power

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

14 hrs ago

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

1 day ago

Governor list of winners, so far

Governor list of winners, so far

1 day ago

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

Awaiting the final tally at Bomas of Kenya

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

3 days ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

3 days ago

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

4 days ago

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

4 days ago

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

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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 4 hrs 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 1 day 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 2 days ago

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

By Winfrey Owino 3 days ago

True or false? Fact-checking election updates

By Mate Tongola 3 days ago

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

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

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World

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Closing in on the half-year mark, the war has sent food prices sky-high and left poorer countries with ever less hope they would be getting supplies from the breadbasket of Europe.

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

By Associated Press 5 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

How to open up to your partner about mental health

By Esther Muchene 6 hrs ago

How to open up to your partner about mental health

Africa in 'advanced' discussions to buy monkeypox vaccines

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Africa in 'advanced' discussions to buy monkeypox vaccines

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

By Mate Tongola 4 days ago

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

When losing an election becomes a disease

By Mercy Kahenda 5 days ago

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Entertainment

The rise and reign of reality TV

By Kirsten Kanja 5 hrs ago

The rise and reign of reality TV

When water calls, Coast isn't only option

By Sunday Standard Team 5 hrs ago

When water calls, Coast isn't only option

Britney Spears' ex convicted of trespassing in wedding raid

By AP News 7 hrs ago

Britney Spears' ex convicted of trespassing in wedding raid

Jalang'o: I have a lot to learn as a first-time MP

By Vincent Kejitan 9 hrs ago

Jalang'o: I have a lot to learn as a first-time MP

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Nairobian

Conceding after losing is graceful and classy

Conceding after losing is graceful and classy

By Cosmas Butunyi 4 hrs ago

2022 Elections have proved women belong in power

2022 Elections have proved women belong in power

By La Patrona 6 hrs ago

One in every three adolescent girls in Nairobi is sexually active

One in every three adolescent girls in Nairobi is sexually active

By Nathan Ochunge 9 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 2 hrs ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi 7 hrs ago

Premium Farmer's fortunes changed by growing cassava

By Japheth Makau 7 hrs ago

Women hit more by climate risk than men

By The Conversation 1 day ago

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By Rosa Agutu 3 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 8 hrs ago

Boss babes: Strategies women candidates used to win governor seats

Premium Boss babes: Strategies women candidates used to win governor seats

By Brian Okoth 9 hrs ago

How to achieve the natural glam look

How to achieve the natural glam look

By Esther Muchene 10 hrs ago

Is there a contraceptive regarded as the best?

Is there a contraceptive regarded as the best?

By Nancy Nzalambi 11 hrs ago

Beauty secrets from black celebrities

Beauty secrets from black celebrities

By Pauline Muindi 11 hrs ago