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Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

By Oscar Obonyo | 1 hr ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

Raila Odinga's fifth attempt at the presidency perhaps brings an end to his ambition in leading the country after a relentless campaign for the top job

Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer Daniel Musyoka found dead

By Brian Okoth and Kamore Maina

39 mins ago

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By Daniel Wesangula

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By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi

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Najib Balala master schemer or political survivor?

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By Wainaina Ndung'u

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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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Latest

Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer Daniel Musyoka found dead

By Brian Okoth and Kamore Maina 39 mins ago

Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer Daniel Musyoka found dead

New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

By XN Iraki 51 mins ago

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John Ngumi: The blue-eyed boy of State corporations

By Macharia Kamau 1 hr ago

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Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

By Amos Kareithi and Brian Otieno 1 hr ago

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National

Profile: The four IEBC commissioners who disowned presidential results

By Amos Mabinda and Patrick Vidija 1 hr ago

Losers face costly petitions after blowing millions on campaigns

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By Harold Odhiambo, Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae 2 hrs ago

Premium Losers face costly petitions after blowing millions on campaigns

By Harold Odhiambo, Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae 2 hrs ago

Premium Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 hrs ago

DP Ruto's mother misses acceptance speech after evacuation from Bomas

DP Ruto's mother misses acceptance speech after evacuation from Bomas

By Patrick Vidija 13 hrs ago

Wafula Chebukati: I delivered in spite of threats

Wafula Chebukati: I delivered in spite of threats

By Betty Njeru 14 hrs ago

Raila Odinga fails in fifth stab at presidency

Raila Odinga fails in fifth stab at presidency

By Standard Team 14 hrs ago

IEBC declares William Samoei Ruto president of Kenya

IEBC declares William Samoei Ruto president of Kenya

By Standard Team 15 hrs ago

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Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Martha Karua hails from Kathande in Kimunye, Kabare ward. Gachagua resides two constituencies away in Hiriga, Mathira, Nyeri.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 hr ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Culture, protest votes: How Coast politicians defied odds to win poll

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By Patrick Beja 3 hrs ago

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

Jubilee relegated to minority party in Nakuru, Baringo county assemblies

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Yvonne Chepkowny 16 hrs ago

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

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By Jacinta Mutura 1 day ago

Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

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By Bernard Sanga 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago

Western MCAs sent home as voters prefer new faces

Western MCAs sent home as voters prefer new faces

By Jackline Inyanji and Juliet Omelo 1 day ago

Show of might in Mt Kenya as UDA dominates ward contests

Show of might in Mt Kenya as UDA dominates ward contests

By Standard Team 1 day ago

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Business

John Ngumi: The blue-eyed boy of State corporations

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By Macharia Kamau 1 hr ago

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

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By Macharia Kamau 2 hrs ago

More farmers abandon tobacco on poor earnings

More farmers abandon tobacco on poor earnings

By Moses Omusolo 9 hrs ago

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 1 day ago

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

Pump prices unchanged as State ups subsidy

By Macharia Kamau 1 day ago

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Opinion

Sad state of our democracy and what can be done to revitalise it

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By Nyatundo George Oruongo 4 hrs ago

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

By Kui Kariuki 9 hrs ago

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 1 day ago

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

Claiming election victory prematurely is dangerous

By Editorial 1 day ago

Scenes from polling stations were inspiring proof of love for country

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By Edward Buri 2 days ago

Peace, love and unity ...

Peace, love and unity ...

By Gado 3 days ago

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Premium New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

By XN Iraki 51 mins ago

Premium Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

By Andrew Kipkemboi 1 day 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 1 day ago

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

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

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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

President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

Speaking to members of the media, Ruto said among the things they agreed upon was to accept the outcome of the results as would be declared by the IEBC.

By Patrick Vidija 12 hrs ago

President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

Ruto's acceptance speech: There's no room for vengeance

The president elect said he was committed to build on the foundation that he and President Uhuru Kenyatta had laid under the Jubilee Government.

By Stephanie Wangari 14 hrs ago

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Bomas: IEBC taking no chances as security increased

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 1 day ago

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

By Standard Team 1 day ago

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Sports

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

Thumbs up as Bandari squad make vital finishing touches

By Ernest Ndunda 3 hrs ago

Thumbs up as Bandari squad make vital finishing touches

FIFA bans two players for doping in World Cup qualifying

By Associated Press 11 hrs ago

FIFA bans two players for doping in World Cup qualifying

Ten Hag discovering the mess he has inherited at Man United

By Associated Press 20 hrs ago

Ten Hag discovering the mess he has inherited at Man United

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The Standard Insider

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Irungu Kang’ata emerged the winner on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket to succeed second-term governor Mwangi wa Iria.

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi 1 hr ago

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

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By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi 1 hr ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

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By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 hr ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

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By Oscar Obonyo 1 hr ago

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

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By Daniel Wesangula 1 hr ago

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

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By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 hrs ago

DAP-K debacle: Why Wetangula has the last laugh

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By John Shilitsa 1 day ago

Tempers flare as patience wears thin during grueling tallying at Bomas

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By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 2 days ago

Jalang'o: From Fisherman to MP

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By Kirsten Kanja 3 days ago

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

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By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 days ago

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

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By Fay Ngina 3 days ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

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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

2 days ago

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

All eyes on Bomas as verified results flow in

3 days ago

Senator list of winners, so far

Senator list of winners, so far

4 days ago

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

4 days ago

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

5 days ago

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

6 days ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

6 days ago

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Fact Check

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

There are six possible scenarios from the outcome of the presidential election.

By Standard Checkpoint 17 hrs ago

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

William Ruto's political journey

A timeline detailing the highlights of William Samoei Arap Ruto's political career.

By Standard Checkpoint 21 hrs ago

Raila Odinga's political journey

A timeline detailing the highlights of Raila Odinga's political career.

By Standard Checkpoint 22 hrs ago

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

By Winfrey Owino 2 days ago

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

By Associated Press 3 days ago

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

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 1 day ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine before setting sail for Ethiopia

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

By Associated Press 6 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 6 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 7 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

By Mercy Kahenda 1 day ago

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Health: Why is everyone in glasses?

By Valentine Zablon 1 day ago

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Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

By Esther Muiruri 1 day ago

Zoonotic pathogens: When disease outbreaks follow unusual patterns

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

By Nancy Nzau 1 day ago

Brain the only organ which can't be transplanted

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Entertainment

Glitz and glam at Bomas of Kenya as nation awaits the fifth

By Fay Ngina 18 hrs ago

Glitz and glam at Bomas of Kenya as nation awaits the fifth

Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' leads as 'Top Gun: Maverick' flies back up ranks

By AP 23 hrs ago

Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' leads as 'Top Gun: Maverick' flies back up ranks

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

By Peris Wambugu 1 day 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 day ago

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Nairobian

Conceding after losing is graceful and classy

Conceding after losing is graceful and classy

By Cosmas Butunyi 1 hr ago

Ruto's government must live, breathe national anthem

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By Dr Evelyn Jepkemei 2 hrs ago

How Sh50 bribe led to death of Mavoko Three

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By Benjamin Imende 22 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Why you should not feed rotten grains to cows

Why you should not feed rotten grains to cows

By Dr Joseph Othieno 20 hrs ago

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

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 20 hrs ago

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

By Kelley Boss 2 days ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi 2 days ago

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By Japheth Makau 2 days ago

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Evewoman

Reasons why you can't keep a man

Reasons why you can't keep a man

By Esther Muchene 20 hrs ago

Reproductive health: Why you keep having yeast infections

Reproductive health: Why you keep having yeast infections

By Esther Muchene 22 hrs ago

Why you need to reduce your sugar in take now

Why you need to reduce your sugar in take now

By Esther Muchene 22 hrs ago

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 2 days ago

Boss babes: Strategies women candidates used to win governor seats

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By Brian Okoth 2 days ago