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Italian man, 50, to serve life sentence at Kisumu Prison for defiling adopted son

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Italian man, 50, to serve life sentence at Kisumu Prison for defiling adopted son

The defilement convict will serve life in jail at the Kisumu Maximum Prison. [Harold Odhiambo, Standard]

The powers Uhuru lost on Aug. 9 despite being in office as president

By Mate Tongola

2 hrs ago

Fact Check: Does IEBC vice-chair Juliana Cherera have social media accounts?

By Peter Theuri

5 hrs ago

Premium Jinxed? Dark past haunts IEBC as Chebukati prepares to exit

By Josphat Thiong’o

2 hrs ago

Senior Assistant Inspector-General of Police Charlton Murithi dies

By David Njaaga and Kamore Maina

6 hrs ago

List of governors-elect lined up for swearing-in next Thursday

By Fred Kagonye

1 hr ago

Severe drought threatens gains of education sector in north eastern

By Jacinta Mutura

2 hrs ago

New Dawn for Kenyan Film

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Arts and Culture

By Alfayo Onyango

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Creatives cravings in the new government

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By Angela Ndambuki

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Italian man, 50, to serve life sentence at Kisumu Prison for defiling adopted son

By Harold Odhiambo 40 mins ago

Italian man, 50, to serve life sentence at Kisumu Prison for defiling adopted son

Defending champions KPA and Equity Hawks set for Zone Five club championship

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Defending champions KPA and Equity Hawks set for Zone Five club championship

List of 91 magistrates appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome

By Fred Kagonye 1 hr ago

List of 91 magistrates appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome

List of governors-elect lined up for swearing-in next Thursday

By Fred Kagonye 1 hr ago

List of governors-elect lined up for swearing-in next Thursday

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National

List of 91 magistrates appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome

List of 91 magistrates appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome

By Fred Kagonye 1 hr ago

Ethiopian Airlines pilots fall asleep mid-air

Ethiopian Airlines pilots fall asleep mid-air

By David Njaaga 2 hrs ago

Ethiopian Airlines pilots fall asleep mid-air

By David Njaaga 2 hrs ago

Premium Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

By Kamore Maina 9 hrs ago

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

By Jacob Ng’etich 17 hrs ago

Gachagua gets reprieve on Gakuru inquest

Premium Gachagua gets reprieve on Gakuru inquest

By Nderitu Gichure 17 hrs ago

List of elected MPs

Premium List of elected MPs

By Standard Checkpoint 1 day ago

Visiting US senator meets Uhuru, Ruto and Raila

Visiting US senator meets Uhuru, Ruto and Raila

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

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Counties

'Opinion polls lied to us', Bondo residents say after IEBC announcement

The air of euphoria that had seeped into all corners of Bondo in the run-up to August 9 presidential election has worn out.

By Isaiah Gwengi 3 hrs ago

'Opinion polls lied to us', Bondo residents say after IEBC announcement

Outcry over postponement of polls in Mombasa, Kakamega

Outcry over postponement of polls in Mombasa, Kakamega

By Standard Team 9 hrs ago

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

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

By Fidelis Kabunyi 9 hrs ago

Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

Premium Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

By Denish Ochieng 9 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 17 hrs ago

Kisii, Nyamira elect one female MCA but must meet gender rule

Kisii, Nyamira elect one female MCA but must meet gender rule

By Eric Abuga 17 hrs ago

Reprieve for Jumwa as court lifts arrest warrant

Reprieve for Jumwa as court lifts arrest warrant

By Kelvin Karani 18 hrs ago

Police question two IEBC staff in ballot box probe

Police question two IEBC staff in ballot box probe

By Hassan Barisa 18 hrs ago

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

Outgoing Mata Ward MCA Chanzu Khamadi dead

By Renson Mnyamwezi 19 hrs ago

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Business

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

By Dominic Omondi 17 hrs ago

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

By Frankline Sunday 17 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 17 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 20 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

Parents decry cost of living as schools reopen

Parents decry cost of living as schools reopen

By Aggrey Karani 2 hrs ago

Why next government should open project management office

Why next government should open project management office

By Shammah Kiteme 22 hrs ago

Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

Probe electoral agency bosses' opaque claims

By Editorial 22 hrs ago

New government must recognise our diversity and value meritocracy

New government must recognise our diversity and value meritocracy

By Demas Kiprono 22 hrs ago

Judiciary is ready to resolve electoral disputes

Judiciary is ready to resolve electoral disputes

By Catherine Wambui 23 hrs ago

Post-election, more mountains to climb

Post-election, more mountains to climb

By Gado 3 days ago

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Columnist

Premium Something isn't adding up in Chereramatics

Something isn't adding up in Chereramatics

By Peter Kimani 9 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 17 hrs ago

Abduction, murder of polls officer

Abduction, murder of polls officer

By Peter Kimani 17 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 1 day 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

List of governors-elect lined up for swearing-in next Thursday

Twenty-six (26) governors-elect are lined up for swearing-in next Thursday, August 25.

By Fred Kagonye 1 hr ago

List of governors-elect lined up for swearing-in next Thursday

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 1 day ago

Johnson Sakaja, Polycarp Igathe meet up for coffee

By Fred Kagonye 1 day ago

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

By Josphat Thiongó 1 day ago

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Sports

Defending champions KPA and Equity Hawks set for Zone Five club championship

By Washington Onyango 1 hr ago

Defending champions KPA and Equity Hawks set for Zone Five club championship

Will new government deliver its promise to sports men and women?

By Washington Onyango 2 hrs ago

Premium Will new government deliver its promise to sports men and women?

McGrath makes two changes as Shujaa readies for Los Angeles Sevens

By Washington Onyango 2 hrs ago

McGrath makes two changes as Shujaa readies for Los Angeles Sevens

Rugby: Kenya Sevens to renew rivalry with Samoa at Los Angeles Sevens

By Washington Onyango 4 hrs ago

Rugby: Kenya Sevens to renew rivalry with Samoa at Los Angeles Sevens

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The Standard Insider

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

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

One scenario is where parties with majority ward reps will take control of the assemblies. Where this has happened in the past, it has almost brought the county governments to their knees.

By Standard Team 9 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 9 hrs ago

Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

Premium Unsung hero carried old, disabled to vote

By Denish Ochieng 9 hrs ago

List of elected MPs

Premium List of elected MPs

By Standard Checkpoint 1 day 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

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

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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

6 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 4 days ago

William Ruto's political journey

By Standard Checkpoint 4 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 23 hrs ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

By Agency 1 day ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

By AP News 1 day ago

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

By AP News 1 day 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

Rwandan woman facing two years in jail for indecent dressing

By Boniface Mithika 22 mins ago

Rwandan woman facing two years in jail for indecent dressing

NOPE: Daniel Kaluuya explains how it was to work with Keke Palmer

By Davis Muli 1 hr ago

NOPE: Daniel Kaluuya explains how it was to work with Keke Palmer

Exclusive: Hollywood Beast actor speaks on African shoot

By Davis Muli 1 hr ago

Exclusive: Hollywood Beast actor speaks on African shoot

Think beyond sex - YY advises content creators

By Diana Anyango 4 hrs ago

Think beyond sex - YY advises content creators

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Nairobian

Media personalities shine in Kenya's elections

Media personalities shine in Kenya's elections

By Collins Kweyu 23 mins ago

Four times unlucky: Homa Bay politician misses bunge again

Premium Four times unlucky: Homa Bay politician misses bunge again

By James Omoro 1 hr ago

Blunders that sunk Raila's fifth stab at presidency

Premium Blunders that sunk Raila's fifth stab at presidency

By Benjamin Imende 2 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 7 hrs ago

Soil mapping tool to help farmers boost yield

By Misheck Mwangi 7 hrs ago

Farmer finds sweeter aroma in dairy than tea

By Nikko Tanui 1 day 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

Report: Violence against women, girls in Nairobi on the rise

Report: Violence against women, girls in Nairobi on the rise

By Nathan Ochunge 6 hrs ago

What you need to know about love at first sight

What you need to know about love at first sight

By Esther Muchene 7 hrs ago

Should couples go for premarital counselling?

Should couples go for premarital counselling?

By Esther Muchene 7 hrs ago

Signs your ex regrets dumping you

Signs your ex regrets dumping you

By Esther Muchene 8 hrs ago

Outfits you should not put on to a wedding

Outfits you should not put on to a wedding

By Esther Muchene 8 hrs ago