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Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

Lung’anzi retired from Kenya Ports Authority three years early to pursue a career in politics. Fatuma Achani defeated Mr Boga in the race to succeed Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya.

By Bernard Sanga 2 hrs ago

Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

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 6 hrs 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 6 hrs ago

How Raila Odinga found his way into the hearts of Coast voters, and won

How Raila Odinga found his way into the hearts of Coast voters, and won

By Bernard Sanga 1 day ago

Kenya's next president has his work clearly cut out for him

While both Ruto and Raila have promised to tackle ballooning debt, runaway corruption and youth unemployment, the real task ahead will not be a walk in the park.

By Eric Nyakagwa 43 mins ago

Kenya's next president has his work clearly cut out for him

New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

Barcelona mortgaged its financial future to give Xavi Hernández the talent he wanted.

By Associated Press 1 hr ago

New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

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

Her modest style of dressing always complete with accessories has over the years looked like a styled costume.

By Peris Wambugu 1 hr 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

This first visit was a quick one, that left me desiring to be back to explore more of a city that I fell in love with despite the horrid insecurity and other turmoil stories.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 1 hr ago

Goma City growing into a blooming hub

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

Of all the projects, Linda Mama, allocated more than Sh4 billion to kick off has sustained positive reception, reducing maternal and infant deaths.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 hrs ago

Linda Mama birthed wonders, other projects came to grief

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

CCTV footage from an adjacent building shows Musyoka walking out of tallying centre. Scrutiny of officer’s mobile money account does not reveal any suspicious transactions.

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

Mystery of missing IEBC official deepens

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

Out of the 17 constituencies in Nairobi, Azimio got 12 seats while UDA managed four seats. Ruto and Raila will face off in the assembly after both camps tied in the number of MCAs at 35 each.

By Jacinta Mutura 2 hrs ago

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

Bomas: IEBC taking no chances as security increased

The IEBC had verified results from 186 constituencies by 6pm yesterday out of the 290 electoral units. Scuffle of leaders forces government to deploy heavy security to avoid disruption.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 2 hrs ago

Bomas: IEBC taking no chances as security increased

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

DP Ruto and Odinga urge Kenyans to remain calm as IEBC verifies presidential election results. Clergy appeal to candidates to accept the election outcome with dignity and humility.

By Standard Team 2 hrs ago

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

Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

Lung’anzi retired from Kenya Ports Authority three years early to pursue a career in politics. Fatuma Achani defeated Mr Boga in the race to succeed Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya.

By Bernard Sanga 2 hrs ago

Ex-State officers who resigned lick wounds after losing election

Mombasa parents cough more for bus fare after school reporting date change

Parents who planned to bus their children back to school on Saturday were forced to take them back home after Prof Magoha changed the opening dates.

By Joakim Bwana 1 day ago

Mombasa parents cough more for bus fare after school reporting date change

Amina Mnyazi knocks down seven men to replace Aisha Jumwa

Mnyazi takes over from Aisha Jumwa who contested for the Kilifi governorship position on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 2 days ago

Amina Mnyazi knocks down seven men to replace Aisha Jumwa

Where victims of rape undego 'cleansing' to heal their scars

Data from the County Government of Kilifi 383 cases of GBV have been reported this year but many women suffer in silence.

By Marion Kithi 2 days ago

Where victims of rape undego 'cleansing' to heal their scars

14 MCAs shown the door, as six retain seats in assembly

Out of 20 members of the Taita-Taveta County assembly (MCAs), only six have retained their seats.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 days ago

14 MCAs shown the door, as six retain seats in assembly

ODM wins five of six MP seats in Mombasa, losers dispute results

Locals happy that the election period was peaceful even up to the announcement of local leaders.

By Joackim Bwana 2 days ago

ODM wins five of six MP seats in Mombasa, losers dispute results

It's smooth sailing for Mombasa Port despite post-election jitters

Traffic to Uganda and South Sudan has increased substantially in recent past.

By Philip Mwakio 3 days ago

It's smooth sailing for Mombasa Port despite post-election jitters

Mombasa Port operations fluid as Kenyans await election results

Kenya Ports Authority disclosed that 37 vessels will call the Port of Mombasa in the next two weeks.

By Philip Mwakio 3 days ago

Mombasa Port operations fluid as Kenyans await election results

It's business as usual as traders back to work after elections

Vendors, cyber cafes, restaurants, banks and entertainment joints resumed operations to maximise profits as other businesses remained closed.

By Joackim Bwana 4 days ago

It's business as usual as traders back to work after elections

Big names in Coast politics set for mighty fall as tallying continues

Provisional results show some bigwigs had either lost or were trailing their rivals. Taveta MP Naomi Shaban conceded defeat to newcomer Mr John Bwire Okano of Wiper Party.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 days ago

Big names in Coast politics set for mighty fall as tallying continues

IEBC officials in Mombasa, Kilifi counties charged with election malpractice

The four were charged with issuance of two extra ballot papers to a voter and failure to report the matter to security officials and refusal to count votes.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 4 days ago

IEBC officials in Mombasa, Kilifi counties charged with election malpractice

Mombasa residents back to business after voting, leave tallying to IEBC

According to most residents and entrepreneurs, they have already done their civic duty and were ready to get back to work regardless of the winner.

By Joackim Bwana 4 days ago

Mombasa residents back to business after voting, leave tallying to IEBC

Billboards vanish from Mombasa

Campaign billboards have been removed from Mombasa after the campaign period ended on Saturday.

By Patrick Beja 6 days ago

Billboards vanish from Mombasa

Anxiety in Mombasa over postponement of governor election

UDA Mombasa governor candidate Hassan Omar reads mischief in the postponement of gubernatorial race.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 6 days ago

Anxiety in Mombasa over postponement of governor election

New recognition programme to cushion artisans from exploitation

Recognition of prior learning initiative will see certificates issued to artisans.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 7 days ago

New recognition programme to cushion artisans from exploitation

Mombasa car dealers secure premises

Mombasa car dealers secure their premises against possible election-related violence.

By Philip Mwakio and Willis Oketch 7 days ago

Mombasa car dealers secure premises

Reject liars and elect honest leaders, Uhuru tells Mombasa

President hits out at Ruto for claiming that no project was done during his second term. Says DP’s web of lies is a threat to country’s economic and democratic growth

By Bernard Sanga 10 days ago

Reject liars and elect honest leaders, Uhuru tells Mombasa

Ruto hits out at Raila over plans to return port operations to Mombasa

William Ruto says Raila Odinga has no capacity to return the port operations to Mombasa because he has been taken hostage by his sponsors who took the operations away.

By Patrick Beja and Stephen Nzioka 10 days ago

Ruto hits out at Raila over plans to return port operations to Mombasa

High Court stops police from exhuming body of Pakistan tycoon

Anverali’s brother, Shakir Anwar, claims foul play in the death of his brother and accuses the sister-in-law, Mrs Kiran Nazerali.

By Joackim Bwana 11 days ago

High Court stops police from exhuming body of Pakistan tycoon

What Mike Sonko's defection means for Abdulswamad Nassir

Analysts say said the biggest loser in Sonko’s defection is Nassir and Azimio. Others say the Azimio votes will be intact in Nassir’s basket as they will not be split.

By Benard Sanga 14 days ago

What Mike Sonko's defection means for Abdulswamad Nassir

Police arrest 13 youth in Taita Taveta for disrupting rallies

Security officials are using the youth to reach out to their peers to sensitise them on the need to maintain peace during and after the August 9 General Election.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 16 days ago

Police arrest 13 youth in Taita Taveta for disrupting rallies

Wiper to support ODM's Nassir after Sonko court ruling

Mike Sonko who has been barred by the court from vying for the governor seat hinted that he will rally his supporters behind former Senator Hassan Omar.

By Patrick Beja 16 days ago

Wiper to support ODM's Nassir after Sonko court ruling

Supreme Court urged to dismiss Sonko impeachment review case

The AG, through lawyer Paul Nyamodi, said the evidence Sonko says he wants to introduce was within his knowledge and ought to have been produced as part of his appeal.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

Supreme Court urged to dismiss Sonko impeachment review case

Nithi bus crash: Promising doctor dies on her way to collect appointment letter

The celebrated doctor was on her way to pick up her appointment letter after securing a county job with the County Government of Taita Taveta.

By Marion Kithi 20 days ago

Nithi bus crash: Promising doctor dies on her way to collect appointment letter

Man charged with defrauding magistrate in Lexus deal

Ernest Makori Mogere has denied obtaining $11,250 from Bildad Ochieng in a deal to import a Lexus for him.

By Joakim Bwana 20 days ago

Man charged with defrauding magistrate in Lexus deal

Kalonzo Musyoka maintains Sonko will be on the ballot

Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said he will not rest until former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko’s name is on the ballot for Mombasa governor race.

By Patrick Beja 21 days ago

Kalonzo Musyoka maintains Sonko will be on the ballot

Inside William Ruto's 2,500-acre farm that has dominated 2022 campaigns

Azimio’s Raila Odinga has vowed to probe how William Ruto acquired the farm. Lawyer Steve Odiaga says Taveta Lands Control Board gave Criticos consent to sell his land to the DP.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 21 days ago

Inside William Ruto's 2,500-acre farm that has dominated 2022 campaigns

Case to bar Jumwa from Kilifi top seat appealed

Two petitioners are seeking judicial review challenging the decision by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to clear Jumwa.

By Kelvin Karani 21 days ago

Case to bar Jumwa from Kilifi top seat appealed

Coast gets new sub-counties to boost services

Coast Regional Commissioner John Elungata said Kwale, Kilifi and Tana River counties have each received two new administrative units for enhanced service delivery to the people.

By Philip Mwakio 22 days ago

Coast gets new sub-counties to boost services

William Ruto blames rivals for arrest of Venezuelan with electoral materials

Ruto claims those behind the arrest of the expatriate were looking for an excuse to jeopardise the August 9 elections to have them postponed or reject the outcome.

By Willis Oketch 22 days ago

William Ruto blames rivals for arrest of Venezuelan with electoral materials

Coast records high sexual violence cases as more victims speak out

Gender-based violence cases have increased from 1865 recorded last year to 4,477 cases reported as of June 2022. Kisauni, Likoni and Jomvu sub-counties are the areas with prevalent cases of SGBV.

By Joackim Bwana 23 days ago

Coast records high sexual violence cases as more victims speak out

Gideon Mung'aro pledges to transform health sector in his first 100 days in office

Mung'aro noted the current situation in the medical sector was wanting, with problems ranging from lack of medicine in health facilities, poor working conditions, and lack of necessary equipment.

By Patrick Beja 23 days ago

Gideon Mung'aro pledges to transform health sector in his first 100 days in office

Brookside: Case against Nyali MP is on infringed rights, not defamation

Firm says case is on right to do business without being subjected to public resentment. It states that Nyali legislator was inciting the public to cause economic harm or loss.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

Brookside: Case against Nyali MP is on infringed rights, not defamation

Fred Matiang'i directs police to deal with illegal gangs

Security team has identified two counties in the Coastal region as hotspots for violence. Government to crack down on illegal gangs and the politicians sponsoring them.

By Willis Oketch 24 days ago

Fred Matiang'i directs police to deal with illegal gangs

Incomes dwindle as ebbing plastic wastes clog fish breeding, tourist attraction sites

Waste washed ashore from Malaysia, Comoros. No documentation and data on ships dumping at sea.

By Joackim Bwana 26 days ago

Incomes dwindle as ebbing plastic wastes clog fish breeding, tourist attraction sites

Watering points to contain Tsavo elephants

The government has promised to construct watering points within the Tsavo National Park to contain the human-wildlife conflict experienced in Magarini and Ganze sub-Counties in Kilifi County.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 26 days ago

Watering points to contain Tsavo elephants

Warrant for ex-MP in land fraud case

A warrant of arrest has been issued against former Lamu West MP Julius Ndegwa for failing to attend court in a case where he is charged with land fraud.

By Willis Oketch 28 days ago

Warrant for ex-MP in land fraud case

Raila Odinga pushes for six-piece voting to ensure ODM majority at Coast

He told voters he needed many elected leaders to comfortably run the country. The ODM leader paraded candidates from his party ignoring others in the coalition.

By Patrick Beja 29 days ago

Raila Odinga pushes for six-piece voting to ensure ODM majority at Coast

Ambitious man turns garbage into source of hope for jobless youths

Mwangi began his garbage collection venture in 2004 and in 2009, he registered a company, Keens Cleaners.

By Joackim Bwana 29 days ago

Ambitious man turns garbage into source of hope for jobless youths

Three tourists, Kenyan driver die in Kwale road crash

Three Belgian tourists and a Kenyan national die after container truck crushes their van at Samburu, Kwale County, Kinango police boss Fredrick Ombaka confirms.

By Benard Sanga and Renson Mnyamwezi 30 days ago

Three tourists, Kenyan driver die in Kwale road crash

Court drama as Sonko in spirited battle to overturn impeachment

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's lawyers treated the court to a back and forth while seeking an adjournment.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

Court drama as Sonko in spirited battle to overturn impeachment

Raila reignites Coast campaign amid searing apathy and sibling rivalry

Raila last campaigned at the Coast on May 14. Since then, his campaigns at the Coast have been lukewarm and disjointed.

By Benard Sanga 1 month ago

Raila reignites Coast campaign amid searing apathy and sibling rivalry