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Kenya Elections 2022

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Election 2022: Kenya Decides

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Kenya awaits next President

By Standard Team | 3 hrs ago

Kenya awaits next President

By 4pm, IEBC put the voter turnout at 56.17 per cent, with their projections indicating a 60 per cent final turnout.

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

By Olivia Odhiambo

3 hrs ago

Premium IEBC blames security agencies for delays

By Standard Team

3 hrs ago

How key counties are faring in Forms 34A submission

By Betty Njeru and Patrick Vidija

3 hrs ago

Premium 'Handshake to Power, or Kiss of Political Death?' A Central Question of this Election

3 hrs ago

Premium Villagers look forward to having Martha Karua in high office

By Wainaina Ndung’u

3 hrs ago

Senior citizens defy age, failing health to choose preferred leaders

By Standard Team

3 hrs ago

Edna Clarke: The untold story of ties that bind Uhuru Kenyatta to the UK

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By Standard Reporter

18 hrs ago

Meet the Gakuo family that gave Kenya her third First Lady - Margaret Kenyatta

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Achieving Woman

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Didmus Barasa has 24 hours to surrender to police

By Mate Tongola 28 mins ago

Didmus Barasa has 24 hours to surrender to police

Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement

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Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement

Kipyegon eyes world record in today's Diamond League meet

By World Athletics 2 hrs ago

Kipyegon eyes world record in today's Diamond League meet

Villagers look forward to having Martha Karua in high office

By Wainaina Ndung’u 3 hrs ago

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Counties

Didmus Barasa has 24 hours to surrender to police

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa given 24 hours to surrender over shooting incident that left one person dead, Bungoma Police Commander Francis Kooli says.

By Mate Tongola 28 mins ago

Didmus Barasa has 24 hours to surrender to police

Kones: Why I chose to hang my political boots

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By Gilbert Kimutai and Caroline Chebet 4 hrs ago

Man abandons cattle raiding to farm mangoes in Kerio Valley

Man abandons cattle raiding to farm mangoes in Kerio Valley

By Christopher Kipsang 4 hrs ago

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

By Mactilda Mbenywe 17 hrs ago

Ballot papers mix up in Rongai as voting kicks off in South and Central Rift region

Ballot papers mix up in Rongai as voting kicks off in South and Central Rift region

By Standard Team 19 hrs ago

Voting suspended in Kitisuru after KIEMS kit fail

Voting suspended in Kitisuru after KIEMS kit fail

By Mike Kihaki and David Njaaga 1 day ago

Property destroyed after fire breaks out at a go down in Nairobi

Property destroyed after fire breaks out at a go down in Nairobi

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

Francis Atwoli calls for ballot paper printing to be done locally

Francis Atwoli calls for ballot paper printing to be done locally

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

Vihiga's early risers in queues, counting minutes to vote

Vihiga's early risers in queues, counting minutes to vote

By Brian Kisanji 1 day ago

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Business

CA wants telcos to answer customer calls in less than 20 seconds

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By Macharia Kamau 3 hrs ago

Kippra: Work scarce for people with disabilities

Kippra: Work scarce for people with disabilities

By Moses Omusolo 5 hrs ago

SMEs jostle for Sh6m tech contest top prize

SMEs jostle for Sh6m tech contest top prize

By Moses Omusolo 5 hrs ago

International tourism on way to full recovery, says UN agency

International tourism on way to full recovery, says UN agency

By Philip Mwakio 5 hrs ago

China-Taiwan row to worsen global computer chip shortage

China-Taiwan row to worsen global computer chip shortage

By Peter Theuri 5 hrs ago

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Opinion

Why you should teach, encourage children to read from an early age

Why you should teach, encourage children to read from an early age

By Kennedy Buhere 7 hrs ago

The rot runs deep in Kenya; but we must change

The rot runs deep in Kenya; but we must change

By Kanyi Gioko 7 hrs ago

How to create networks and strengthen professional relationships

How to create networks and strengthen professional relationships

By Muriithi Ndegwa 7 hrs ago

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

By Editorial 8 hrs ago

Women leaders can help solve challenges of the 21st Century

Women leaders can help solve challenges of the 21st Century

By Rita Kavashe 8 hrs ago

China vs Taiwan

China vs Taiwan

By Harrison Muriuki 1 day ago

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Columnist

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Why voting makes economic sense

By XN Iraki 1 day ago

Premium Uhuru Kenyatta leaves behind a country that is a mixed bag of sorts: Did he make so little of so much?

Uhuru Kenyatta leaves behind a country that is a mixed bag of sorts: Did he make so little of so much?

By Andrew Kipkemboi 2 days ago

Premium A watershed moment: Another chance for us to get things right

A watershed moment: Another chance for us to get things right

By Andrew Kipkemboi 2 days ago

Premium The making of Azimio: Political milestone for handshake duo

The making of Azimio: Political milestone for handshake duo

By Barrack Muluka 2 days 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

IEBC Presidential election results start streaming in

Results based on Form 34A have started coming in from polling stations.

By Patrick Vidija 15 hrs ago

IEBC Presidential election results start streaming in

Kenya's Shona community votes in first poll

Members of Shona community were only recognised as Kenyan citizens last year after 50 years of being stateless. Of their population of 1,670, at least 1,000 are registered as voters.

By Jacinta Mutura 16 hrs ago

IEBC dismiss claims eligible voters being turned away in Embakasi West

By Patrick Vidija 17 hrs ago

Azimio la Umoja urges IEBC to conclusively address the manual register issue

By Mate Tongola 17 hrs ago

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Sports

Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

Serena Williams says 'countdown has begun' to retirement

Kipyegon eyes world record in today's Diamond League meet

By World Athletics 2 hrs ago

Kipyegon eyes world record in today's Diamond League meet

Serena Williams announces 'farewell' to tennis

By Associated Press 18 hrs ago

Serena Williams announces 'farewell' to tennis

Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco

By Associated Press 23 hrs ago

Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco

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The Standard Insider

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

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

Residents hope the Azimio presidential candidate will change lives in the slum if he wins presidency.

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 hrs ago

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

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By Olivia Odhiambo 3 hrs ago

IEBC blames security agencies for delays

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By Standard Team 3 hrs ago

'Handshake to Power, or Kiss of Political Death?' A Central Question of this Election

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By Tom Wolf 3 hrs ago

Villagers look forward to having Martha Karua in high office

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By Wainaina Ndung’u 3 hrs ago

CA wants telcos to answer customer calls in less than 20 seconds

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By Macharia Kamau 3 hrs ago

David Mwaure: Seasoned lawyer, church leader who believes he fits the bill

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By Ndung’u Gachane 21 hrs ago

For Raila Odinga, it has not been a walk in the park

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By Oscar Obonyo 21 hrs ago

Do or die presidential contest for Raila Odinga, William Ruto

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By Jacob Ng’etich 1 day ago

It is mathematically impossible for Raila Odinga to lose the election

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By Kaburu Kinoti 1 day ago

Ruto, Raila risk being puppet presidents over pre-election agreements

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By Benjamin Imende 1 day ago

Uhuru did not commission a rust bucket in Kisumu

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By Harold Odhiambo 2 days ago

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Picture Power

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

Close race: Focus shifts to tallying

4 hrs ago

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

Election day antics and heartwarming moments

7 hrs ago

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

Politicians cast their votes as Kenya decides

1 day ago

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

Kenyans brave cold, throng polling stations to vote

1 day ago

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

Election 2022: Eve of Kenya elections

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Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

Peter Mbogo Njiru takes over as army chief

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DP William Ruto's final pitch

DP William Ruto's final pitch

2 days ago

Raila Odinga's last call

Raila Odinga's last call

3 days ago

Police officers shower colleague with gifts during farewell party

Police officers shower colleague with gifts during farewell party

8 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta officially launches Nairobi Expressway

Uhuru Kenyatta officially launches Nairobi Expressway

8 days ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta presides over KDF trooping of colors

President Uhuru Kenyatta presides over KDF trooping of colors

11 days ago

Uhuru commends newly promoted KDF senior officers

Uhuru commends newly promoted KDF senior officers

13 days ago

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Fact Check

Explainer: What you need to know about IEBC KIEMS kits

The system identifies voters biometrically and seeks to curb impersonation during the voting exercise making sure only those that had been registered are allowed to cast their votes.

By David Njaaga 18 hrs ago

Explainer: What you need to know about IEBC KIEMS kits

Reasons why elections are postponed

As a result, IEBC’s chairman Wafula Chebukati said he would make an announcement through a gazette notice on when the affected areas would hold the election.

By Patrick Vidija 1 day ago

How to check your polling station, verify voter details

It is expected that the 22,120,458 voters will cast their votes in various parts of the country including those in Kenyan embassies and missions in the diaspora.

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

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By Ibrahim Oruko 2 days ago

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By Harold Odhiambo 2 days ago

How to access election news on The Standard Group's platforms

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

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World

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

“The driver was detained, and he is our primary suspect for the murders,” the tweet said.

By Associated Press 9 hrs ago

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

By David Njaaga 21 hrs ago

12 countries verified by IEBC for diaspora voting

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Trump says FBI have raided his Florida home

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread

Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info

By AP 2 days ago

Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info

Israel, militants trade fire as Gaza death toll climbs to 24

Israel, militants trade fire as Gaza death toll climbs to 24

By AP 3 days ago

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HEALTH & SCIENCE

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

By Mate Tongola 18 hrs ago

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

When losing an election becomes a disease

By Mercy Kahenda 2 days ago

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Dr Andrew Nyaoncha: I don't feel like a village neurosurgeon at all

By Rose Mukonyo 2 days ago

Premium Dr Andrew Nyaoncha: I don't feel like a village neurosurgeon at all

Hepatitis E: Virus spreads faster during conflicts

By Mercy Kahenda 2 days ago

Hepatitis E: Virus spreads faster during conflicts

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Entertainment

Edna Clarke: The untold story of ties that bind Uhuru Kenyatta to the UK

By Standard Reporter 18 hrs ago

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No weapon formed against us shall prosper - Wajackoyah's wife Meller Luchiri

By Fay Ngina 18 hrs ago

No weapon formed against us shall prosper - Wajackoyah's wife Meller Luchiri

Light moments as Kenya goes to the polls

By Kirsten Kanja 19 hrs ago

Light moments as Kenya goes to the polls

Celebs in business: From Bien's new club to Moya David's beauty spa

By Kirsten Kanja 23 hrs ago

Celebs in business: From Bien's new club to Moya David's beauty spa

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Nairobian

Premium Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

Big political names, celebrities nominated to Parliament

By Priscilla Kimani 21 hrs ago

Rice: How Uhuru negotiated Raila-Kibaki coalition government

Premium Rice: How Uhuru negotiated Raila-Kibaki coalition government

By The Nairobian Reporter 23 hrs ago

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

May peace prevail and the best candidates win

By Edward Indakwa 1 day ago

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Farm Kenya

Farmers' lobby proposes measures to fix animal feed crisis

Farmers' lobby proposes measures to fix animal feed crisis

By Peter Theuri 23 hrs ago

Premium Mastitis: How to prevent Disease that cuts milk production

By Dr Joseph Othieno 23 hrs ago

Why your dog is barking and how to stop it

By Dr Paul Kang’ethe 23 hrs ago

How to grow 'minji' the amazing green peas

By Kelvin Ogega 1 day ago

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By Jennifer Anyango 1 day ago

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Evewoman

Did you know joint pain gets hotter in cold weather?

Did you know joint pain gets hotter in cold weather?

By Rose Mukonyo 34 mins ago

Mistakes you should stop making as an entrepreneur

Mistakes you should stop making as an entrepreneur

By Pauline Muindi 1 hr ago

Got a crush on him? Shoot your shot!

Got a crush on him? Shoot your shot!

By Awuor Omino 2 hrs ago

Meet the Gakuo family that gave Kenya her third First Lady - Margaret Kenyatta

Premium Meet the Gakuo family that gave Kenya her third First Lady - Margaret Kenyatta

By Standard Reporter 18 hrs ago

Five signs of an emotional vampire

Five signs of an emotional vampire

By Esther Muchene 23 hrs ago