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Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

Anita Biegon won the Chemosot ward seat, making her the only female elected MCA. Kanu’s dominance in Baringo County’s Tiaty sub-county continues, with the party securing the majority of seats.

By Standard Team 3 hrs ago

Out with the old, in with the new: Rift Valley votes out most MCAs

Take us back to CBD, matatus tell Nakuru governor-elect

Take us back to CBD, matatus tell Nakuru governor-elect

By Kennedy Gachuhi 9 hrs ago

Nakuru women squad says it is up to the task

Nakuru women squad says it is up to the task

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Light aircraft crash lands in Njoro

Light aircraft crash lands in Njoro

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 day ago

Lessons for Kenya after global showpieces in July and August

Successes, failures and inconsistencies defined the country’s performance at the recently concluded athletics showpieces

By Stephen Rutto 10 mins ago

Lessons for Kenya after global showpieces in July and August

Why you need to reduce your sugar in take now

When it comes to bad sugars like the ones added to sodas and doughnuts, we should be very careful

By Esther Muchene 32 mins ago

Why you need to reduce your sugar in take now

Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' leads as 'Top Gun: Maverick' flies back up ranks

The Brad Pitt action film “Bullet Train” led all movies in ticket sales for a second straight weekend.

By AP 57 mins ago

Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' leads as 'Top Gun: Maverick' flies back up ranks

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 1 hr 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 2 hrs 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 2 hrs 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 2 hrs 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 3 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 3 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 3 hrs ago

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

Ruto move to hang on to CCM spoils comeback bid

Isaac Ruto was touted as the favourite with pundits and pollsters predicting a landslide victory for him, but Barchok capitalised on the UDA wave to turn the tables on him.

By Gilbert Kimutai and Caroline Chebet 2 days ago

Ruto move to hang on to CCM spoils comeback bid

This is how we will run the show: Kihika, Karanja, Chelule speak

The county has produced a female governor, a female senator, and five out of 11 Members of Parliament.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 days ago

This is how we will run the show: Kihika, Karanja, Chelule speak

Ex-convict and charcoal dealer headed to Parliament

Alfred Mutai, a Sirikwa Ward MCA pulled a surprise after he trounced Deputy Speaker Moses Cheboi wo win the Kuresoi North parliamentary seat.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 days ago

Ex-convict and charcoal dealer headed to Parliament

Mother, son-in-law elected to Nakuru County Assembly

Grace Mwathi and her son-in-law Mwangi Ngarama have been elected to represent Bahati and Lanet Umoja Wards respectively at the Assembly where Mwangi’s wife works as a clerk.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 days ago

Mother, son-in-law elected to Nakuru County Assembly

Protests in Bomet as CCM disputes governorship results

Earlier in the day, Ruto supporters took to the streets of Bomet town in protest, saying they will not accept the results.

By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 3 days ago

Protests in Bomet as CCM disputes governorship results

Kapseret MP-elect Oscar Sudi sends his two wives to collect certificate

The MP garnered 31,534 votes against his closest competitor Francis Murgor who got 11,091 votes.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 days ago

Kapseret MP-elect Oscar Sudi sends his two wives to collect certificate

Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

CCM Secretary General Albert Kochei said Isaac Ruto, who is contesting for the Bomet governor seat, has been unwell for the past one week.

By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 3 days ago

Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

Narok gets another woman MP in anti-FGM activist Agnes Pareiyo

Pareiyo follows in the footsteps of Peris Tobiko, who was elected in 2013 from a community, which is largely patriarchal and where women often struggle to be heard.

By Godfrey Oundoh 3 days ago

Narok gets another woman MP in anti-FGM activist Agnes Pareiyo

I've voted in every election since independence, says grandma, 91

She has voted in every election since 1963 when Kenya got independence. Urges the young generation only to elect leaders who are development oriented.

By Edward Kosut and Osinde Obare 4 days ago

I've voted in every election since independence, says grandma, 91

UDA wave in Rift sweeps away big names

Some MPs who lost in the nominations had promised to give Ruto's party a hard time. Top Jubilee Party leaders Kimunya and Kioni concede defeat, but Lesuuda leading.

By Standard Team 4 days ago

UDA wave in Rift sweeps away big names

Ruto's home turf calm as vote tallying continues

Residents describe election as peaceful, police say no untoward incidents have been reported even as declaration of results hit by delays.

By Stephen Rutto 4 days ago

Ruto's home turf calm as vote tallying continues

I have voted in every election since independence, says granny

91-year-old Emily Kalya was assisted in ticking the ballot papers against her preferred leaders, whom she said she has known since the political campaigns started.

By Edward Kosut and Osinde Obare 4 days ago

I have voted in every election since independence, says granny

Kones: Why I chose to hang my political boots

Her retirement from politics brings to an end the family’s 34-year stint in politics.

By Gilbert Kimutai and Caroline Chebet 5 days ago

Kones: Why I chose to hang my political boots

Man abandons cattle raiding to farm mangoes in Kerio Valley

Gideon Kibet joined banditry at the age of 10 to revenge for the loss of his family’s cattle and goats.

By Christopher Kipsang 5 days ago

Man abandons cattle raiding to farm mangoes in Kerio Valley

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

Rongai MP election in Nakuru suspended indefinitely after it emerges ballot papers had been mixed up with those of Kuresoi North; voting for other seats ongoing

By Standard Team 5 days ago

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

High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

Justice Roseline Lagat Korir noted that the three were clearly linked to the robbery and were guilty as charged.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 days ago

High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

Kajiado clerics call for peace as voters troop to polling stations

The clergy urged Kenyans to vote wisely and to ignore politicians who seek to divide them for selfish gain.

By Peterson Githaiga 6 days ago

Kajiado clerics call for peace as voters troop to polling stations

Absentee Deputy Governor Atudonyang jets back three days to election

Atudonyang, a US-based doctor, was elected as Governor John Lonyangapuo's deputy in 2017.

By Ishreel Shanzu 7 days ago

Absentee Deputy Governor Atudonyang jets back three days to election

Gideon Moi's senator bid endorsed by locals

Tiaty residents back Kanu chairman’s third stab at Senate, vowing to vote for him in the coming polls. The constituency has 39,000 registered voters.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 days ago

Gideon Moi's senator bid endorsed by locals

President Uhuru's fights with local NGOs

Although the frosty relations began before the 2013 General Election, they got worse just after the President and his deputy William Ruto were sworn in for their first term.

By Steve Mkawale 10 days ago

President Uhuru's fights with local NGOs

Sleuths want mastermind of outlawed 'Confirm Gang' detained for 30 days

Detectives in Nakuru have moved to court to seek orders to detain a suspected mastermind of the outlawed ‘Confirm Gang’ group for 30 days to help police conclude investigations.

By Daniel Chege and Bradley Sikolia 10 days ago

Sleuths want mastermind of outlawed 'Confirm Gang' detained for 30 days

Impact of tea picking machines top campaign agenda in Nandi

Both Azimio and Kenya Kwanza presidential hopefuls have pledged to address job losses from use of machines that have seen over 200,000 people lose jobs.

By Edward Kosut 10 days ago

Impact of tea picking machines top campaign agenda in Nandi

My neighbour's son stabbed me 18 times for "not supporting" father's political bid

A Nakuru woman was allegedly stabbed 18 times by a neighbour’s son for ‘not supporting his father's political bid to be an MP.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 10 days ago

My neighbour's son stabbed me 18 times for "not supporting" father's political bid

Six appear before Kericho court deny killing Nakuru women

The six who were held in Nakuru police stations were arraigned in Kericho because the duty court sits there this week for the August recess

By Daniel Chege 11 days ago

Six appear before Kericho court deny killing Nakuru women

Nakuru police say they have arrested Confirm gang leader

Nakuru police say they have arrested suspected Confirm gang leader Dickson Macharia Waithera.

By Bradley Sikolia 11 days ago

Nakuru police say they have arrested Confirm gang leader

Locals cry out for help as Turkana manyatta attack death toll hits 10

James Kanen, 44, a pastoralist and businessman, lost four children in the attack that also left his wife nursing serious burn injuries.

By Standard Team 12 days ago

Locals cry out for help as Turkana manyatta attack death toll hits 10

Eight arrested over leaflets profiling communities in Rift Valley region

Eight people arrested on suspicion of circulating hate leaflets in Uasin Gishu County; CS Matiang’i says security heightened in Eldoret, Molo, Kuresoi.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 12 days ago

Eight arrested over leaflets profiling communities in Rift Valley region

Elders condemn hate leaflets, call for peaceful polls

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) listed Uasin Gishu among five other perceived hotspot areas including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kericho and Mombasa.

By Lynn Kolongei 12 days ago

Elders condemn hate leaflets, call for peaceful polls

Seven burnt to death after bandits attack villages in Turkana East

The bandits believed to hail from the neighbouring Tiaty Constituency attacked the residents at around 11 pm. Aspiring MCA, who was campaigning was also surrounded by the bandits.

By Edna Rono and Kennedy Gachuhi 13 days ago

Seven burnt to death after bandits attack villages in Turkana East

Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

Samuel Cheserek had been sentenced to death in August 2001 before his sentence was commuted to life in prison. He has been in prison since August 24, 1999.

By Lynn Kolongei 13 days ago

Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

Your leaders have failed you, Raila Odinga tells Rift Valley

Azimio leaders accuse Ruto and his team of heightening tension ahead of polls. They said being the country’s breadbasket, the region needs an agricultural revolution.

By Evans Kipkura and Edward Kosut 14 days ago

Your leaders have failed you, Raila Odinga tells Rift Valley

Gideon Moi vows to address Baringo insecurity

The Senator has pushed for return of Police Reservists. Ilchamus happy with his work and promise to vote for him.

By Julius Chepkwony 14 days ago

Gideon Moi vows to address Baringo insecurity

Students arrested smoking bhang put on probation

The 32 students, who were arrested on July 25, at Mirera Estate, are to serve the probation period while undergoing counselling.

By Antony Gitonga 14 days ago

Students arrested smoking bhang put on probation

Suswa, where Maa community meets for key political decisions

Here is where the Maasai leaders meet to make critical decisions on important matters to the community. Whenever there are critical national debates, Maasai leaders and elders converge at Suswa.

By Steve Mkawale 15 days ago

Suswa, where Maa community meets for key political decisions

Maasai community endorse Raila in another 'Suswa declaration'

Elders from Samburu, Laikipia, Narok, Kajiado, Marsabit, Nairobi and Nakuru counties were present. Raila promised to protect the Mau Forest, Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 15 days ago

Maasai community endorse Raila in another 'Suswa declaration'

George Wajackoyah pledges to weed out maize cartels

The Roots Party flag bearer said corrupt individuals had derailed progress in the agricultural sector and his administration will deal with them ruthlessly.

By Erick Rutto 15 days ago

George Wajackoyah pledges to weed out maize cartels

Gideon Moi crowned, elders say time to lead the country has come

Elders give him mandate to seek not only the senatorial seat but the presidency. They said Baringo senator is a man on a mission not for himself but for the community.

By Julius Chepkwony 15 days ago

Gideon Moi crowned, elders say time to lead the country has come

KVDA to complete Sh1b Wei Wei irrigation scheme

The 325 hectares project was launched by President Uhuru in 2016 and funded by the Italian Development Cooperation. Due to Covid-19 pandemic and bad climatic conditions, the project stalled.

By Irissheel Shanzu 16 days ago

KVDA to complete Sh1b Wei Wei irrigation scheme

Court rejects county bid to stop doctors from resuming work

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the Laikipia Public Service Board challenging the reinstatement of 34 doctors who were dismissed from work after a strike three years ago.

By Daniel Chege 16 days ago

Court rejects county bid to stop doctors from resuming work

I want my Prince: Neighbours fight over breeding dog ends up in court

Julius Nyabando said that Dorris Moraa had borrowed his German Shepherd sire valued at Sh60,000 in July 2020 with an agreement to return it after siring with her dam.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 17 days ago

I want my Prince: Neighbours fight over breeding dog ends up in court

Raymond Moi tells IEBC to deploy competent election officials

Raymond, who spoke in his constituency in Nakuru County, said incompetent officials IEBC has deployed in the past have caused unnecessary tensions by delaying the results.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 17 days ago

Raymond Moi tells IEBC to deploy competent election officials