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Elite DCI unit investigates disappearance of IEBC official

Musyoka left his house at around 9 am in the company of his security guard and arrived at the tallying centre at around 9.45 am.

By Kamore Maina 4 hrs ago

Elite DCI unit investigates disappearance of IEBC official

City Hall next battlefront for ODM and UDA

City Hall next battlefront for ODM and UDA

By Ibrahim Oruko 1 day ago

William Ruto resurfaces online after three-day silence

William Ruto resurfaces online after three-day silence

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

Scuffle at Bomas of Kenya over mystery laptop

Scuffle at Bomas of Kenya over mystery laptop

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 1 day ago

Polls are over, losers and winners must now unite

It is in order to congratulate the winners, as well as lauding the other ‘winners’, for having given a good account of themselves. They will live to fight another day.

By Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe 42 mins ago

Polls are over, losers and winners must now unite

Goma City growing into a thriving hub

Goma, the consul explained, is not an ordinary destination. He has been here as acting consular going to one year but has learnt quite a lot. After all, his duties call for that.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 42 mins ago

Goma City growing into a thriving hub

Lewis Hamilton 'tracing his Africa roots' at Mara

Hamilton, 37, who arrived in Kenya on Sunday in a private jet made Kenya his second African country to visit after a memorable tour of Namibia.

By Peter Muiruri 42 mins ago

Lewis Hamilton 'tracing his Africa roots' at Mara

The Role of artistes in nation building

It is through art that we memorialise our heroes, and honour those who fell during our independence struggle.

By Muhunyo Maina 42 mins ago

The Role of artistes in nation building

Purrenting: More Kenyans acquire fur babies

Kenya is yet to have its first pet, although this time might be the charm if the new president decides to have and introduce them.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 42 mins ago

Purrenting: More Kenyans acquire fur babies

Harold spreads peace with peas as Gitegi votes

While Harold came to the main tallying centre, Sue decided to keep patrons at her pub busy. She gave free alcohol to the first few revellers

By Peter Theuri 42 mins ago

Harold spreads peace with peas as Gitegi votes

Floating rooms: When builder meets nature

The only setback is that one has to order food from neighbouring eateries because they do not offer food. Also, it is not ideal for children.

By Nailantei Kenga 42 mins ago

Floating rooms: When builder meets nature

Why more voters kept off and how we can bring them back

Thirty-five percent of registered voters didn’t bother to vote in the just concluded elections. Only 65 percent showed up, a far cry from the 85.91 percent of voters in 2013.

By Isaac Kalua Green 42 mins ago

Why more voters kept off and how we can bring them back

A ballot cast is never lost, win or lose, it will build our future

In reality, the vote is not and was never intended to be an instrument of prediction, and certainly not for ensuring we get our preferences.

By David Oginde 42 mins ago

A ballot cast is never lost, win or lose, it will build our future

The contest is over now, let all elected leaders unite us

In this election, the previously much divided opposition came together under an umbrella and fronted one of their own against President Moi’s preferred successor, Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Koki Muli Grignon 42 mins ago

The contest is over now, let all elected leaders unite us

Unlucky Bahati: 'Machozi' hit maker loses Mathare MP race

Singer Kevin Kioko aka Bahati finished a distant third in the hotly contested Mathare MP race that was won by incumbent Anthony Oluoch of ODM.

By Fay Ngina 1 day ago

Unlucky Bahati: 'Machozi' hit maker loses Mathare MP race

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Raila’s coalition, according to results released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), clinched 13 out of 17 seats and Kenya Kwanza got three.

By Judah Ben-Hur 1 day ago

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Disputes rock tallying centres in Nairobi

Disputes and chaotic scenes characterised vote tallying in some Nairobi centres but police easily restored calm.

By Standard Team 2 days ago

Disputes rock tallying centres in Nairobi

Orero beats Mariga and MP Okoth to clinch Kibra seat

Orero garnered 33,008 votes against his close rival Mc Donald Mariga of UDA who managed 20,049 votes.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2 days ago

Orero beats Mariga and MP Okoth to clinch Kibra seat

Lang'ata MP Nixon Korir concedes defeat before final tally

UDA candidate Nixon Korir has conceded defeat in the Lang'ata parliamentary race, paving the way for his competitor, media personality Felix Odiwuor, alias Jalang'o.

By Mate Tongola 3 days ago

Lang'ata MP Nixon Korir concedes defeat before final tally

Dance, vuvuzelas, and whistleblowing as Raila casts vote in Kibra

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga cast his vote at Old Kibra Primary School in Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Dance, vuvuzelas, and whistleblowing as Raila casts vote in Kibra

David Mwaure casts vote, calls for unity

David Mwaure: I am excited, I feel like I can fly. I am optimistic about voting as a new person and as a new presidential candidate. I am looking forward to a new and bright future.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

David Mwaure casts vote, calls for unity

Voting suspended in Kitisuru after KIEMS kit fail

Voting at Farasi Lane Primary School polling station in Kitisuru was temporarily suspended on Tuesday, August, 9 after Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kit failed.

By Mike Kihaki and David Njaaga 4 days ago

Voting suspended in Kitisuru after KIEMS kit fail

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

Social media was awash with images of the smoke billowing from the site with some alleging that the fire was from the Mater Hospital.

By Mate Tongola 4 days ago

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

Burglars steal electronics from DPP Haji's home

Police are investigating circumstances surrounding a burglary incident at the Nairobi home of DPP Noordin Haji.

By Brian Okoth 8 days ago

Burglars steal electronics from DPP Haji's home

KAA wins land battle against Nairobi County

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has won a battle against Nairobi County over 4.5 acres Embakasi.

By John Muthoni 11 days ago

KAA wins land battle against Nairobi County

Sakaja, Lenku to carry the day in gubernatorial race, TIFA poll projects

Johnson Sakaja of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) would carry the day in the Nairobi gubernatorial race if elections were held today, latest TIFA poll indicates.

By Stephanie Wangari 11 days ago

Sakaja, Lenku to carry the day in gubernatorial race, TIFA poll projects

Johnson Sakaja's name remains on ballot for city governor race, court rules

Court says Sakaja was included in the ballot following a court order that has not been set aside. The senator is ordered to file an appeal before Education Cabinet Secretary over his degree.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

Johnson Sakaja's name remains on ballot for city governor race, court rules

Houses razed down as police engage armed suspects

Locals said trouble started at 7pm on Friday after a man engaged in a brawl with a GSU officer at Soko Bora market in Endo Ward.

By Stephen Rutto 13 days ago

Houses razed down as police engage armed suspects

EACC recovers grabbed Sh430m road reserve

The land had been reserved as an interchange for Mombasa Road and Eastern Bypass. Judge rules the land was grabbed by former commissioner of lands Sammy Mwaita.

By Paul Ogemba 14 days ago

EACC recovers grabbed Sh430m road reserve

Reprieve for city boda bodas as NMS to issue new rules

The operators will now have definite routes to ply, will have an office and have also been allocated parking space at the newly constructed Greenpark Terminal.

By Collins Kweyu and Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Reprieve for city boda bodas as NMS to issue new rules

Nairobi the big, smelly city

From the CBD through markets all the way to homes, Nairobi is littered with trash, some which go uncollected for weeks, making the capital city an eyesore.

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh and Mike Kihaki 17 days ago

Nairobi the big, smelly city

Mukuru slum residents' nine-point manifesto

The Mukuru People’s Manifesto consists of nine issues that residents want to be addressed.

By James Wanzala 24 days ago

Mukuru slum residents' nine-point manifesto

Unapologetic prisoner says he will escape again

Moses Mutinye, a Ugandan, is alleged to have fled on July 13, 2022, before being re-arrested.

By George Njunge 26 days ago

Unapologetic prisoner says he will escape again

Sifuna and Alai clash during Azimio's city rally

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and ODM Kileleshwa Ward MCA candidate Robert Alai faced engaged in fisticuffs at an Azimio la Umoja rally in Nairobi.

By Edwin Nyarangi 27 days ago

Sifuna and Alai clash during Azimio's city rally

Igathe's manifesto: My pledge to Nairobi residents in first 100 days

Polycarp Igathe has pledged to deliver essential services to the five million city dwellers.

By James Wanzala 28 days ago

Igathe's manifesto: My pledge to Nairobi residents in first 100 days

Hospital, urban roads authority on collision path over footbridge

Kura said it engaged multi-national security and environmental agencies on the matter. Hospital says footbridge exposes its power and oxygen plants to criminal attacks.

By Mike Kihaki 28 days ago

Hospital, urban roads authority on collision path over footbridge

What Igathe wants for Nairobi residents

Polycarp Igathe assured city traders that they will not be chased away from streets, but shall continue as they look for stalls for them.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

What Igathe wants for Nairobi residents

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

Igathe defended NMS saying it has transformed the city since taking over key county functions.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

Businessman's beef over meat supply to Embassies

Esther Muthoni Muiruri was presented before court and denied thirty-one (31) counts of receiving money on several occasions from her co-partner.

By Collins Kweyu 1 month ago

Businessman's beef over meat supply to Embassies

One dead in Lang'ata Road crash

Mercedes driver Kimulwon Chesaina was driving along Lang’ata Road towards the CBD before the fatal crash.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

One dead in Lang'ata Road crash

Nairobi debate: Polycarp Igathe and Johnson Sakaja tear into each other

The integrity question took the centre stage during the Nairobi Governor’s debate as the two front runners Polycarp Igathe and Johnson Sakaja took on each other.

By Patrick Vidija 1 month ago

Nairobi debate: Polycarp Igathe and Johnson Sakaja tear into each other

NMS, Corruption and garbage top Nairobi debate as governorship candidates lay plans for the city

#NairobiGovDebate2022: Those who showed up were independent candidate Esther Waringa, UPA’s Kenneth Nyamwamu, Usawa Kwa Wote party's Nancy Mwadime and Safina’s Harman Grewall.

By Patrick Vidija 1 month ago

NMS, Corruption and garbage top Nairobi debate as governorship candidates lay plans for the city

Police, suspect killed in Kahawa West shoot out

The incident happened as the police were pursuing a suspected burglar in the area.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Police, suspect killed in Kahawa West shoot out

Another Nairobi Expressway crash at Mlolongo toll station

Matatu crashes into a Nairobi Expressway toll station at Mlolongo, casualties yet to be established; second similar accident in two weeks.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Another Nairobi Expressway crash at Mlolongo toll station

Manguo wetland chocking under aborted foetuses and deadly hippos

Last month, a decomposed body of a man was retrieved from the wetland near the Nyeri-Nyahururu road.

By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago

Manguo wetland chocking under aborted foetuses and deadly hippos

Bleaching soaps, creams and shisha top seized at JKIA

Even though some of the passengers nabbed with the items said they weren't aware the products are banned, authorities said the trend is worrying.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 1 month ago

Bleaching soaps, creams and shisha top seized at JKIA

Johnson Sakaja's governor bid hangs in the balance as CUE revokes his degree

CUE says Team University or Sakaja have not produced necessary evidence. In 2017, Sakaja said his only academic qualifications were from University of Nairobi.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Johnson Sakaja's governor bid hangs in the balance as CUE revokes his degree

Sakaja: I will be on the ballot

Sakaja vowed to remain unshaken in his quest to pursue the Nairobi governorship bid in the August 9 polls.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Sakaja: I will be on the ballot

Acquittal of former city finance boss in Sh18m graft case revoked

EACC sought to recover Sh872 million from the former county finance chief. It claimed his wealth within three years did not tally with his known sources of income.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Acquittal of former city finance boss in Sh18m graft case revoked

Drama as man attempts to disrupt IEBC, presidential candidates meeting

The man, now identified as Julius Kamau, had allegedly wanted to present a petition to the candidates.

By Collins Kweyu 1 month ago

Drama as man attempts to disrupt IEBC, presidential candidates meeting

Suspects in Sh104 million house theft released on bond

They are accused of stealing the money alongside jewellery, a title deed and logbook from a businesswoman on April 29, 2022.

By Collins Kweyu 1 month ago

Suspects in Sh104 million house theft released on bond

Why Raila's plate at city joint is a hot commodity

Customers now flock to the establishment with the hope of using the same plate Raila was served on.

By Saul Owiti and Shaun Mutua 1 month ago

Why Raila's plate at city joint is a hot commodity

Defilement: Mother, lover in police custody

DCI boss George Kinoti has confirmed that the suspect, a bodaboda rider and the mother are being held by police.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Defilement: Mother, lover in police custody

Cartels at City Hall must be dismantled for capital to prosper, Igathe says

Polycarp Igathe noted that despite efforts by the former regime to rid the menace, the monster has refused to go away.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Cartels at City Hall must be dismantled for capital to prosper, Igathe says

Man returns from short call to find Sh5m gone

Mathew Mugenda Githinji lost the money immediately after withdrawing the cash from various bank accounts in Thika on Wednesday afternoon.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 month ago

Man returns from short call to find Sh5m gone