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

By Josphat Thiongó | 1 hr ago

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

Kalonzo had prior to the vote vowed to use what he hoped would be Raila’s crowning moment as a stepping stone to his eventual rise as the next-in-line de facto leader of Azimio.

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

By Standard Team

2 hrs ago

How shift in national politics set stage for peaceful polls

By Kennedy Gachuhi

2 hrs ago

Embassies, High Commissions in Nairobi laud Kenya for peaceful polls

2 hrs ago

Premium List of elected MPs

By Standard Checkpoint

38 mins ago

Premium List of elected MPs

By Standard Checkpoint

38 mins ago

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

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga

8 hrs ago

Sweet products to squeeze from honey

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango

8 hrs ago

Linet Toto: I will make Bomet

Premium Linet Toto: I will make Bomet

Achieving Woman

By Peris Wambugu

1 day ago

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Latest

Tweets condemn Medical PhD student to 34 years in jail

By Associated Press 13 mins ago

Tweets condemn Medical PhD student to 34 years in jail

State makes transfer of students not a walk in park

By Benjamin Imende 31 mins ago

Premium State makes transfer of students not a walk in park

List of elected MPs

By Standard Checkpoint 38 mins ago

Premium List of elected MPs

Kenya Kwanza snaps up Ali Roba-led UDM from Azimio la Umoja

By Betty Njeru 40 mins ago

Kenya Kwanza snaps up Ali Roba-led UDM from Azimio la Umoja

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Counties

IEBC official's leg amputated after he was shot three times

Mohameed Kanyare recuperating at the Wajir County Referral Hospital. [Mate Tongola, Standard]

By Mate Tongola 3 hrs ago

IEBC official's leg amputated after he was shot three times

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

By Stephen Nzioka 6 hrs ago

Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

By Hudson Gumbihi 7 hrs ago

Lusaka's deputy vows to use her office to protect women's rights

Lusaka's deputy vows to use her office to protect women's rights

By Juliet Omelo 17 hrs ago

Healthcare is our top-priority, deputy governor-elect says

Healthcare is our top-priority, deputy governor-elect says

By Erastus Mulwa 19 hrs 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

Farmers in North Rift hope Ruto keeps promises

Farmers in North Rift hope Ruto keeps promises

By Titus Too 1 day ago

MP-elect Didmus Barasa to remain in cells for 10 more days

MP-elect Didmus Barasa to remain in cells for 10 more days

By Robert Amalemba 1 day ago

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Business

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

Marginalisation is no answer to Africa's informal sector problems

By The Conversation 11 hrs ago

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

By Graham Kajilwa 12 hrs ago

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

By Moses Omusolo 13 hrs ago

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

By Frankline Sunday 17 hrs ago

Devki eyes power sector with 60MW wind farm in Kwale

Devki eyes power sector with 60MW wind farm in Kwale

By Macharia Kamau 17 hrs ago

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Opinion

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 21 hrs ago

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

By Editorial 21 hrs ago

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

By Lennox Mugambi 21 hrs ago

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

By Kalangi Kiambati 21 hrs ago

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

By Njau Gitu 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 2 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 17 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 40 mins 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 1 hr ago

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

By Jacob Ngetich 4 hrs ago

Makau Mutua speaks on Raila Odinga's election loss

By Mate Tongola 5 hrs ago

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Sports

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

By Standard Sports 3 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 4 hrs ago

Coast's Motor Club is breeding point for drivers

Ronaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

Ronaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match

Sports stars juggle their way to parliament after tough battle in elections

By Stephen Rutto and Ben Ahenda 8 hrs ago

Premium Sports stars juggle their way to parliament after tough battle in elections

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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 8 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 8 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Premium Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

By Brian Otieno 17 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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

6 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

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 13 mins ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

By Agency 2 hrs ago

Chinese jets violate the Taiwanese airspace

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

By AP News 4 hrs ago

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

By AP News 5 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 8 hrs 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 8 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

Tanasha on tour in Europe

By Alfayo Onyango 2 hrs ago

Tanasha on tour in Europe

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

By Davis Muli 2 hrs ago

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

Ruth Matete open to dating again, getting more babies

By Diana Anyango 4 hrs ago

Ruth Matete open to dating again, getting more babies

Rapper Christopher Wayne vows to unearth Africa's 'dirt' in upcoming album

By Boniface Mithika 5 hrs ago

Rapper Christopher Wayne vows to unearth Africa's 'dirt' in upcoming album

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Nairobian

Cut your nails and stop giving women kaswende

Cut your nails and stop giving women kaswende

By La Patrona 1 min 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 2 hrs ago

The woman who gave Raila the name 'Agwambo'

The woman who gave Raila the name 'Agwambo'

By The Nairobian Reporter 5 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 1 hr ago

Beware of deadly poultry disease

By Dr Watson Messo 7 hrs ago

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango 8 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 4 hrs ago

The art of developing a great business idea

The art of developing a great business idea

By Pauline Muindi 5 hrs ago

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

By Esther Muchene 6 hrs ago

Things you should not do on a date

Things you should not do on a date

By Esther Muchene 7 hrs ago

How to create a wedding budget that works

How to create a wedding budget that works

By Esther Muchene 8 hrs ago