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List of 127 MPs who won't return to 13th Parliament

By Fred Kagonye | 1 hr ago

List of 127 MPs who won't return to 13th Parliament

At least 125 MPs who were in the 12th Parliament won’t return to the 13th Parliament after election loss, or dropping re-election bid

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio shift election battle to control of top seats in Parliament

By Jacob Ngetich

5 hrs ago

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

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga

5 hrs ago

Makau Mutua speaks on Raila Odinga's election loss

By Mate Tongola

2 hrs ago

Premium Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

By Brian Otieno

14 hrs ago

Ruto: My Cabinet members will answer questions in Parliament

By Allan Mungai

5 hrs ago

Premium First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

14 hrs ago

Sweet products to squeeze from honey

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango

5 hrs ago

Linet Toto: I will make Bomet

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Achieving Woman

By Peris Wambugu

1 day ago

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Latest

List of 127 MPs who won't return to 13th Parliament

By Fred Kagonye 1 hr ago

List of 127 MPs who won't return to 13th Parliament

Elected female leaders hope for Kenyan women- Maendeleo ya Wanawake

By Betty Njeru 1 hr ago

Elected female leaders hope for Kenyan women- Maendeleo ya Wanawake

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

By AP News 1 hr ago

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

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

By Jacob Ngetich 1 hr ago

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

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National

Elected female leaders hope for Kenyan women- Maendeleo ya Wanawake

Elected female leaders hope for Kenyan women- Maendeleo ya Wanawake

By Betty Njeru 1 hr ago

Visiting US Senator Chris Coon was President Uhuru's collegemate

Visiting US Senator Chris Coon was President Uhuru's collegemate

By Mate Tongola 4 hrs ago

Visiting US Senator Chris Coon was President Uhuru's collegemate

By Mate Tongola 4 hrs ago

'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati

By Amos Kareithi and Joackim Bwana 5 hrs ago

Senator Chris Coons in Kenya, will meet Uhuru, Ruto, Raila

Senator Chris Coons in Kenya, will meet Uhuru, Ruto, Raila

By Patrick Vidija 5 hrs ago

IEBC staff grilled, in court over poll flaws

Premium IEBC staff grilled, in court over poll flaws

By Standard Team 8 hrs ago

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

By Denis Kabaara 14 hrs ago

As we heal and move on, we must interrogate debacle of results day

As we heal and move on, we must interrogate debacle of results day

By Patrick Muinde 14 hrs ago

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Counties

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

Senator Kilonzo takes over amid a prolonged drought that has caused crop failure. Staff salaries take up 46 per cent of the county budget, and it’s likely to increase.

By Stephen Nzioka 3 hrs ago

Hunger and high wage bill await Mutula Kilonzo

Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 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 14 hrs ago

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

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

By Erastus Mulwa 16 hrs ago

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

By Gilbert Kimutai 18 hrs ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

By John Shilitsa 21 hrs ago

Farmers in North Rift hope Ruto keeps promises

Farmers in North Rift hope Ruto keeps promises

By Titus Too 22 hrs 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 22 hrs ago

Long wait for IEBC official ends in tears after he is found killed

Long wait for IEBC official ends in tears after he is found killed

By Kennedy Gachuhi 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 8 hrs ago

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

Real estate players push for single affordable housing Act

By Graham Kajilwa 9 hrs ago

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

TransCentury subsidiary eyes Sh30b housing project in DRC

By Moses Omusolo 10 hrs ago

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

Foreign investors sold off Sh12b at NSE before polls

By Frankline Sunday 14 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 14 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 18 hrs ago

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

Speedily find killers of electoral agency official

By Editorial 18 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 18 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 18 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 21 hrs ago

Post-election, more mountains to climb

Post-election, more mountains to climb

By Gado 1 day ago

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Columnist

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 14 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

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

Why the media is reckoning with a trust-deficient Kenya

By Andrew Kipkemboi 3 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

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

Former MPs assured of nominations after UDA and ODM win a large number of parliamentary slots.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 hr ago

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

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Ruto's raids in Raila strongholds helped him clinch narrow victory

By getting 7,176,141 votes against Raila’s 6,942,930 votes, Ruto was able to cross the constitutional requirement of 50 per cent+1 mark by 69,572 votes to avoid a run-off.

By Dominic Omondi 8 hrs ago

Aden Duale says Kenya Kwanza has majority in Parliament

By Jacob Ng'etich 19 hrs ago

Diaspora Azimio campaign team rejects poll results

By Jacob Ng'etich 20 hrs ago

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Sports

Coast's Motor Club is breeding point for drivers

By Ernest Ndunda 1 hr ago

Coast's Motor Club is breeding point for drivers

Ronaldo gets police caution for incident at Everton match

By Associated Press 3 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 5 hrs ago

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

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

By Ochieng Oyugi 8 hrs ago

Okutoyi now sets sights on US Open after Wimbledon victory

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The Standard Insider

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

During a caucus of Azimio's elected leaders at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Mr Kalonzo's name featured prominently as a possible successor to Justin Muturi.

By Brian Otieno 14 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Premium Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

By Brian Otieno 14 hrs ago

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

Premium First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

By Elias Mokua 14 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 3 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 21 hrs 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 23 hrs 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 2 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

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

Zelenskyy to host talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres arrived Wednesday in Lviv, near Ukraine’s border with Poland, where he will meet Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

By AP News 1 hr ago

Jordan River: Rich in holiness, poor in water

By AP News 2 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 5 hrs ago

Trump CFO's guilty plea to tax violations could make him a prosecution witness

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

By AP News 5 hrs ago

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Kabul mosque bombing kills 10, including prominent cleric

By AP News 5 hrs ago

Kabul mosque bombing kills 10, including prominent cleric

US to hold trade talks with Taiwan in new show of support

US to hold trade talks with Taiwan in new show of support

By AP News 6 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

Ruth Matete open to dating again, getting more babies

By Diana Anyango 1 hr 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 2 hrs ago

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

Hamilton: How trip to Africa has transformed me

By Davis Muli 2 hrs ago

Hamilton: How trip to Africa has transformed me

Rwandan singer Yvan Buravan succumbs to cancer at 27

By Fay Ngina 3 hrs ago

Rwandan singer Yvan Buravan succumbs to cancer at 27

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Nairobian

The woman who gave Raila the name 'Agwambo'

The woman who gave Raila the name 'Agwambo'

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 hrs ago

Jaramogi told me to guide Raila: Says Phoebe Asiyo

Premium Jaramogi told me to guide Raila: Says Phoebe Asiyo

By The Nairobian Reporter 4 hrs ago

Barbershop massage is sexual harassment

Barbershop massage is sexual harassment

By Ted Malanda 19 hrs ago

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Farm Kenya

Beware of deadly poultry disease

Beware of deadly poultry disease

By Dr Watson Messo 4 hrs ago

Premium Sweet products to squeeze from honey

By Jennifer Anyango 5 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

Climate Change: Grazing systems cut ASAL Kenya drought risk

By Kelley Boss 4 days ago

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Evewoman

Should you remain friends with your ex?

Should you remain friends with your ex?

By Esther Muchene 1 hr ago

The art of developing a great business idea

The art of developing a great business idea

By Pauline Muindi 2 hrs ago

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

Are you struggling with postpartum hair loss?

By Esther Muchene 3 hrs ago

Things you should not do on a date

Things you should not do on a date

By Esther Muchene 4 hrs ago

How to create a wedding budget that works

How to create a wedding budget that works

By Esther Muchene 5 hrs ago