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Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer's last conversation with his daughter

The morning of Tuesday, August 9, was the last time Prudence Mbolu, the daughter of missing Embakasi East Returning Officer Daniel Mbolu Musyoka, talked with her father.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 hrs ago

Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer's last conversation with his daughter

Another altercation at Bomas as Anti-riot police step in

Another altercation at Bomas as Anti-riot police step in

By Betty Njeru and Brian Otieno 10 hrs ago

Uhuru Kenyatta meets election observers at State House

Uhuru Kenyatta meets election observers at State House

By PSCU 13 hrs ago

Government suspends Sh100 maize flour subsidy program

Government suspends Sh100 maize flour subsidy program

By Betty Njeru 16 hrs ago

Role of artistes in nation building

At face value, it isn’t easy to see what role artistes and musicians play in our society beyond merely entertaining us.

By Muhunyo Maina 20 mins ago

Role of artistes in nation building

Kenya Lionesses head coach Mwanja taking a cautious approach as event starts

Kenya Lionesses head coach Dennis Mwanja says he is taking a cautious approach to this weekend’s World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Santiago, Chile.

By Rodgers Eshitemi 25 mins ago

Kenya Lionesses head coach Mwanja taking a cautious approach as event starts

How to make money from playing video games

With the advancement of technology and internet availability, the video gaming sphere has grown exponentially

By Boniface Mithika 29 mins ago

How to make money from playing video games

My family forced me to get treatment for bipolar disorder

My condition had reached a serious level and my family could not cope with my violent reactions. Personally, I did not feel like I was sick.

By Silas Nyamweya 1 hr ago

My family forced me to get treatment for bipolar disorder

Raila, Ruto share spoils in tight State House race

Preliminary results from 267 constituencies show Raila leading in 26 counties to Ruto’s 21. But Ruto has largely maintained Jubilee’s 2017 strongholds and also ate into Raila’s.

By Josphat Thiongó 2 hrs ago

Raila, Ruto share spoils in tight State House race

Chebukati races against time to beat 7-day vote count deadline

The IEBC must clear all the 290 returning officers and verify their results before the August 16 deadline. Chebukati blames politicians at Bomas of Kenya for constant disruptions.

By Allan Mungai 2 hrs ago

Chebukati races against time to beat 7-day vote count deadline

Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer's last conversation with his daughter

The morning of Tuesday, August 9, was the last time Prudence Mbolu, the daughter of missing Embakasi East Returning Officer Daniel Mbolu Musyoka, talked with her father.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 hrs ago

Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer's last conversation with his daughter

Though publicly visible, very little is known of First Lady Margaret Kenyatta

The naturally salt-and-pepper-haired diminutive woman has shied away from politics and media interviews but in last 10 years as First Lady, she gave well-prepared speeches rarely off-the-cuff.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 hrs ago

Though publicly visible, very little is known of First Lady Margaret Kenyatta

Governors: Some left the city and met their Waterloos at the village

Simba Arati is Kisii County governor-elect after garnering 270,928 votes to floor seven competitors, including Ezekiel Machogu of UDA who finished second with 82,104 votes.

By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago

Governors: Some left the city and met their Waterloos at the village

'Impressive' governors who were swept away by Ruto's yellow wave

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, his Nyandarua counterpart Francis Kimemia and Laikipia’s Ndiritu Muriithi seemed invincible in the run-up to Tuesday’s General Election.

By Steve Mkawale, Kennedy Gachuhi and James Munyeki 2 hrs ago

'Impressive' governors who were swept away by Ruto's yellow wave

Unpacking ugali, Kenya's most popular staple food

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya announced that the Sh100 maize flour subsidy programme would be suspended due to lack of sufficient funds from the treasury.

By Brian Okoth 16 hrs ago

Unpacking ugali, Kenya's most popular staple food

IEBC limits access to Bomas of Kenya

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it will only allow limited access to the Bomas of Kenya National Tallying Center from now henceforth.

By Stephanie Wangari 17 hrs ago

IEBC limits access to Bomas of Kenya

List of elected MPs

List of MPs elected in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Standard Checkpoint 17 hrs ago

List of elected MPs

Martha Karua: The IEBC tally cannot be against us

Karua: We have to jealously guard what is going on at Bomas to ensure that it is not infiltrated or corrupted in any way and that the numbers are put together as they are supposed to be.

By Mate Tongola 20 hrs ago

Martha Karua: The IEBC tally cannot be against us

Azimio candidates attend first inaugural meeting

Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga did not attend the event.

By Mate Tongola 20 hrs ago

Azimio candidates attend first inaugural meeting

Magoha postpones school opening date to Thursday

This comes barely a week since CS Magoha revised school reopening dates from Thursday, August 11 to Monday, August 15, 2022.

By Winfrey Owino 20 hrs ago

Magoha postpones school opening date to Thursday

Madam governor: Tactics the seven women candidates used to win elections

For the first time in Kenya’s history, at least six women will be at the helm of county governance.

By Brian Okoth 23 hrs ago

Madam governor: Tactics the seven women candidates used to win elections

All eyes on IEBC as Joseph Kinyua's team says it is ready for transition

Both Ruto and Raila camps exude confidence of winning State House as Kinyua team assured Kenyans of smooth change of guard. Chebukati to announce the president-elect before end of seven-day period

By Judah Ben-hur and Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

All eyes on IEBC as Joseph Kinyua's team says it is ready for transition

Embakasi East Returning Officer goes missing

Embakasi East Returning Officer Daniel Musyoka has goes missing, IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has announced.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

Embakasi East Returning Officer goes missing

IEBC asks Supreme Court to throw out Ruto, Gachagua case

The commission has backed Ruto and Gachagua’s argument that the case filed against them is defective.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

IEBC asks Supreme Court to throw out Ruto, Gachagua case

The success story of mediation in resolving lengthy court processes

Since mediation was introduced in Nakuru in 2019, some 105 out of 370 cases referred from court have been resolved.

By Daniel Chege 1 day ago

The success story of mediation in resolving lengthy court processes

Why 2022 elections are a great leap in Kenya's political culture

Despite the obvious low voter turnout, Kenyans have conducted themselves with great civility before, during and after the elections.

By Muinde Patrick 1 day ago

Why 2022 elections are a great leap in Kenya's political culture

VIDEO: Commotion at Bomas as Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders differ

It emerged that some leaders from Azimio la Umoja coalition had taken issue with those from the Kenya Kwanza brigade over claims of interference.

By Betty Njeru 1 day ago

VIDEO: Commotion at Bomas as Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders differ

More women elected to governor positions in 2022 polls

The proverbial glass ceiling continues to be shattered with more women leaders elected to the governorship positions in 2022, compared to the 2017.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

More women elected to governor positions in 2022 polls

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa driven to 'unknown' place by DCI detectives

Didmus Barasa claimed he was in Nairobi for the three days security agencies were looking for him. He is accused of shooting Brian Olunga at Chebukwabi in Kimilili on August 9.

By Robert Amalemba 1 day ago

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa driven to 'unknown' place by DCI detectives

UPDATE: Official presidential results per constituency so far

So far, there are results from fifteen (15) constituencies, with William Ruto in the lead with 407,477 votes and Raila with 238,136 votes.

By Betty Njeru 1 day ago

UPDATE: Official presidential results per constituency so far

Normalcy resumes at Bomas as IEBC says systems are hacker-proof

Earlier, tensions were running high at the Bomas of Kenya following a scuffle that ensued between political party agents over an unidentified laptop found within the national tallying centre.

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiong'o 1 day ago

Normalcy resumes at Bomas as IEBC says systems are hacker-proof

Court allows state to take over Kenyatta University land

In Justice Angote’s ruling, he said that the government has a good intention of taking over the land which cannot be stopped.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Court allows state to take over Kenyatta University land

List: Independent candidates who have won parliamentary seats so far

Independent candidates have outperformed major parties in winning parliamentary seats in some constituencies in the ongoing IEBC vote tallying.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

List: Independent candidates who have won parliamentary seats so far

Evans Kidero: I won, let's meet in court

Kidero has disputed the results announced by IEBC saying the process was marred with malpractices.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Evans Kidero: I won, let's meet in court

Joseph Kinyua: Transition committee to take over after IEBC declares winner

Kinyua says they will be working on facilitating the handing over and taking over the process, and organising for security, facilities and personnel of the president-elect.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Joseph Kinyua: Transition committee to take over after IEBC declares winner

Winners of senatorial seats so far

So far, the IEBC has declared senate winners in different counties with a few more yet to be announced officially.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Winners of senatorial seats so far

Nyanza gets first female governor in Gladys Wanga

Gladys Wanga takes over from Cyprian Awiti, who has completed his maximum two terms.

By Brian Okoth 2 days ago

Nyanza gets first female governor in Gladys Wanga

How Supreme Court influenced IEBC vote count in this year's poll

In 2017, Raila’s case was that Chebukati announced the final presidential result without 11,000 forms 34A.

By John Muthoni 2 days ago

How Supreme Court influenced IEBC vote count in this year's poll

Raila, Ruto votes in the 6 constituencies announced by Chebukati

In the six constituencies whose results have been declared, Ruto of UDA is in the lead with 101,224 votes.

By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago

Raila, Ruto votes in the 6 constituencies announced by Chebukati

Three suspects arrested with marked election papers

Three suspects have been arrested within Nairobi’s Starehe area with both marked and unmarked ballot papers.

By James Wanzala 2 days ago

Three suspects arrested with marked election papers

In photos: Anxiety, nail-biting and sleepless nights at Bomas of Kenya

Focus has now shifted to the Bomas of Kenya, the national tallying centre where 290 constituency returning officers (CROs) are physically submitting form 34A and form 34B for verification.

By Elvis Ogina 2 days ago

In photos: Anxiety, nail-biting and sleepless nights at Bomas of Kenya

Chebukati starts releasing official presidential results

The commission’s Chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Thursday announced the first verified presidential results from Webuye East Constituency, Bungoma County.

By Betty Njeru 2 days ago

Chebukati starts releasing official presidential results

Nairobi decides: The winners and the losers

Nairobi jettisons some old names and retains others in a mixed bag voting.

By Standard Team 2 days ago

Nairobi decides: The winners and the losers

Babu Owino, David Gikaria retain MP seats

MPs Babu Owino and David Gikaria have retained their seats in the Embakasi East and Nakuru East parliamentary races respectively.

By Betty Njeru 2 days ago

Babu Owino, David Gikaria retain MP seats

Six hours to surrender: DCI issues fresh ultimatum to MP Didmus Barasa

DCI issues a fresh ultimatum to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa to surrender himself to the police within 6 hours over the alleged murder of his opponent's aide.

By Mate Tongola 2 days ago

Six hours to surrender: DCI issues fresh ultimatum to MP Didmus Barasa

Chebukati to announce winner of presidential election this week

The electoral agency has until Tuesday, August 16 to announce the winner of the presidential contest.

By Josphat Thiongó 2 days ago

Chebukati to announce winner of presidential election this week

EAC observer mission: Kenya's elections fair, credible

The mission applauded the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the successful use of voter technology in voter identification and results transmission.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

EAC observer mission: Kenya's elections fair, credible

IEBC Update: 73 polling stations yet to transmit Forms 34A

IEBC commissioner Abdi Guliye has also warned candidates in areas where elections were suspended against campaigning.

By Winfrey Owino 2 days ago

IEBC Update: 73 polling stations yet to transmit Forms 34A

One dead, another in hospital after argument on poll winner

The incident took place at Obunga junction in Kisumu County at about 8 pm last night, police say.

By Winfrey Owino 3 days ago

One dead, another in hospital after argument on poll winner

Court's decision on CDF big leap in governance, accountability

The Executive and legislature have been using the fund for political expediency. Auditor General has questioned many projects since MPs cannot oversight themselves.

By Patrick Muinde 3 days ago

Court's decision on CDF big leap in governance, accountability

Defying courts set Uhuru Kenyatta on collision course with Judiciary

Dr Willy Mutunga avoided confrontation with Uhuru during his tenure as Chief Justice. Legal analysts said disobeying the courts interfered with Judiciary's independence.

By Paul Ogemba 3 days ago

Defying courts set Uhuru Kenyatta on collision course with Judiciary

Transport paralysis as anxious Kenyans await poll results

Transline Classic Bus services had their vehicles parked along the Kisii-Kilgoris roads.

By Erick Abuga 3 days ago

Transport paralysis as anxious Kenyans await poll results

IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes

The four include a Presiding Officer, Deputy Presiding Officer and polling clerk.

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 3 days ago

IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes

How 2017 Supreme Court annulment of presidential election is shaping IEBC's vote counting

Once bitten, twice shy: IEBC has made voting counting very transparent.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

How 2017 Supreme Court annulment of presidential election is shaping IEBC's vote counting

Haji orders arrest of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa

Barasa is wanted over the alleged killing of his opponent’s aide at a polling station in Bungoma County on Tuesday, August 9.

By Betty Njeru 3 days ago

Haji orders arrest of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa