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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 19 mins ago

Kidero: I won, let's meet in court

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

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

By Winfrey Owino 1 hr ago

Winners of senatorial seats so far

Winners of senatorial seats so far

By Winfrey Owino 1 hr ago

How Uhuru's inability to sack William Ruto has kept Kenya united

How Uhuru's inability to sack William Ruto has kept Kenya united

By Michael Ndonye 1 hr ago

Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

In Kipipiri, Kimunya lost to former Nyandarua Woman Rep and EALA MP Wanjiku Muhia. In Kisumu, outgoing Kisumu West MP Olago Aluoch was dislodged from a seat by ODM’s Rosa Buyu.

By Standard Team 1 hr ago

Kenya decides: Veterans shown the door by Young Turks

Keen sense of urgency at Bomas as Kenyans await election 'white smoke'

The historic venue gets a facelift as the electoral commission tallies election results. More security personnel deployed with majority of presidential contestants’ allies trooping to the venue.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Allan Mungai 1 hr ago

Keen sense of urgency at Bomas as Kenyans await election 'white smoke'

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 2 hrs ago

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

Peace, love and unity ...

Peace, love and unity ...

By Gado 2 hrs ago

Peace, love and unity ...

Didmus Barasa surrenders after two days on the run

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa surrenders to police over alleged murder of his opponent Brian Khaemba's aide, Bungoma County Police Commander Francis Kooli confirms.

By Mate Tongola 3 hrs ago

Didmus Barasa surrenders after two days on the run

Election 2022: Waiting for the results

Election 2022: Waiting for the results

By Gado 4 hrs ago

Election 2022: Waiting for the results

Free and fair elections

Free and fair elections

By Gado 4 hrs ago

Free and fair elections

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

Voters appeared to have punished most of the region's Azimio-allied candidates. Veteran politicians, including Kiraitu and Kimunya took risky gamble and paid for it.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 7 hrs ago

How UDA fever swept aside big names in Mt Kenya

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

Walking to the podium with a slight slouch, as though he carries the world on his shoulders, Chebukati made his speech, short and crisp.

By Peter Kimani 7 hrs ago

Wafula Chebukati sings as nation waits

Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

In Luo Nyanza, ODM MPs retained their seats despite strong showing by independents. Orange party also made a stride in reclaiming the Kisumu West parliamentary.

By Standard Team 7 hrs ago

Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

Scorecard: Uhuru Kenyatta delivers five of six stadia promised to his Mt Kenya turf

Sports infrastructure was one of key pledges to the young voters while Uhuru and Ruto were gunning for presidency in 2013.

By Ndung’u Gachane 8 hrs ago

Scorecard: Uhuru Kenyatta delivers five of six stadia promised to his Mt Kenya turf

Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy

Political parties and their bloggers stood out for making false projections and going as far as declaring victory for their candidates.

By Demas Kiprono 10 hrs ago

Parallel vote tallying good for transparency, a plus for our democracy

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

The mandate of ensuring that only individuals of integrity end up in public offices lies squarely with the vetting agencies.

By Editorial 10 hrs ago

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

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 10 hrs ago

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

Celebs mixed bag of goodies in polls

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

By Fay Ngina 11 hrs ago

Celebs mixed bag of goodies in polls

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 11 hrs ago

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

Millie Odhiambo of ODM won a third term in Suba South with 27,130 votes to Federal Party’s James Akali’s 18,151 votes.

By Standard Team 11 hrs ago

Voters show more faith in women by electing them to top positions

Yellow wave sweeps away Azimio sympathisers

Governors Stanley Kiptis of Baringo and his Laikipia counterpart Nderitu Muriithi and Nyandarua’s Francis Kimemia were among the casualties of the UDA yellow waves.

By Standard Team 12 hrs ago

Yellow wave sweeps away Azimio sympathisers

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 13 hrs 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 14 hrs 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 14 hrs ago

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

Ruto monitors results from his residence before making next move

Deputy President William Ruto returned to Nairobi after casting his vote at Kosachei Primary School in Uasin Gishu county on Tuesday.

By Edwin Nyarangi 14 hrs ago

Ruto monitors results from his residence before making next move

William Ruto allies carry the day in Meru

Imenti Central MP Moses Kirima has been re-elected on Deputy President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.

By Phares Mutembei 14 hrs ago

William Ruto allies carry the day in Meru

Report reveals how persons living with disability voted

A survey by Uchaguzi 2022 indicates that persons living with disabilities had less-desirable experiences while voting on Tuesday, August 9.

By Standard Reporter 15 hrs ago

Report reveals how persons living with disability voted

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

Duale scoffed at the elders, saying he had no time for clan endorsements and that the over 50,000 voters in Garissa Township would elect their MP.

By Abdimalik Hajir 15 hrs ago

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

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 16 hrs ago

Disputes rock tallying centres in Nairobi

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

Junet retained his seat after garnering 26,516 votes from his constituency, giving him a chance of serving for a third term.

By Anne Atieno 16 hrs ago

How Junet's wife campaigned for MP to his victory

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 17 hrs ago

Orero beats Mariga and MP Okoth to clinch Kibra seat

Educate voters on why they should take part in elections

Something needs to be done to ensure we record 100 per cent participation in elections to get good leaders.

By Samwel Obegi 17 hrs ago

Educate voters on why they should take part in elections

Exercise patience while counting of votes goes on

The portal is open to the public for transparency and to ensure a fair and credible election.

By Timothy Osoro 17 hrs ago

Exercise patience while counting of votes goes on

Five men in custody over gun and teargas canisters

Five men arrested for allegedly attempting to interfere with tallying election results.

By James Omoro 17 hrs ago

Five men in custody over gun and teargas canisters

Nairobi decides: The winners and the losers

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

By Standard Team 19 hrs ago

Nairobi decides: The winners and the losers

A letter to the 5th: Do you have anything to tell the new president of Kenya?

Dear Mr President ...

By Standard Team 20 hrs ago

A letter to the 5th: Do you have anything to tell the new president of Kenya?

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 20 hrs ago

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

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

To win in the first round, a candidate must receive more than 50 per cent of the vote (50 per cent plus one) and at least 25 per cent of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties

By David Njaaga 21 hrs ago

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

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 22 hrs ago

Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment

Police disperse rowdy supporters at Kianyaga tallying centre

Supporters of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Woman Rep Wangui Ngirici clash at Kianyaga High School tallying centre in Gichugu.

By Jane Mugambi 22 hrs ago

Police disperse rowdy supporters at Kianyaga tallying centre

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 23 hrs ago

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

Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

Rival camps have been tallying poll results, as misinformation campaigns waged online. 14.2 out of the 22. 1 million voters turned out to vote representing a 64.5 per cent voter turnout.

By Daniel Wesangula and Allan Mungai 1 day ago

Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

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 1 day ago

Chebukati to announce winner of presidential election this week

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