New Emurua Dikiir MP has his work cut out
Newly elected Emurua Dikiir MP, has little time to celebrate his victory in the just -concluded by-election as the next general election beckons.
By Kiprono Kurgat
2026-05-18 11:15:00
The election of David Kipsang Keter as the new Emurua Dikirr MP has triggered political debate over the future of President Ruto’s influence in the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 elections.
By Julius Chepkwony And George Sayagie
2026-05-17 11:58:33
UDA’s David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr by-election with 18,266 votes, defeating DCP’s Vincent Kibet who got 10,760 votes; IEBC says poll recorded 66.6pc turnout.
By Julius Chepkwony
2026-05-15 07:00:00
The Emurua Dikirr by-election was disrupted by violence and allegations of voter intimidation, as rival political camps linked to William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua clashed.
By Standard Team
2026-05-15 00:00:00
The United Democratic Alliance has formally handed Samuel Mushina its party ticket for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
By Juliet Omelo
2026-05-14 18:20:03
Fresh protests erupted on Wednesday across Moyale, Sololo, and Marsabit town as tensions continued to rise over the ongoing Marsabit–Wajir boundary dispute
By Abraham Fayo
2026-05-14 15:45:14
Skirmishes broke out for a few minutes at the close of the official campaign period in Dikirr town on Tuesday evening..
By Peter Kipkemoi
2026-05-14 14:40:14
Kenya has activated its border offices at One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) as the frontline against non-tariff barriers choking regional trade within the East African Community (EAC).
By David Njaaga
2026-05-14 14:35:00
As has been the norm, residents of Kihoto estate bore the brunt of the flooding even as experts continue to grapple in the darkness over the cause of the rare phenomena.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-05-14 12:25:40
Four students from Four students from Magereza Academy in Naivasha have been arrested following a fire incident in the institution that left goods worth thousands of shillings in ashes.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-05-14 12:15:29
Security has been heightened in Emurua Dikirr as residents vote in a by-election following the death of MP Johana Ngeno, with authorities warning against violence and electoral disruption.
By Peter Kipkemoi
2026-05-14 00:00:00
Narok leaders and civil society groups have hailed the Court of Appeal’s decision to restore Olkiombo Ranch to public ownership.
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2026-05-13 16:58:36
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