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2022 General Election

Okiya Omtatah: The making of a serial litigator

Omtatah maintained his casual look; a coat, trademark big collared shirt and no tie.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Okiya Omtatah: The making of a serial litigator

Chuka Igambang'ombe Returning Officer gone missing? Not true

Chuka Igambang'ombe Returning Officer gone missing? Not true

By Brian Okoth 3 months ago

Raila: Presidential election results have subjected Kenya to global shame

Raila: Presidential election results have subjected Kenya to global shame

3 months ago

List: Governors-elect who will be sworn in on August 25

List: Governors-elect who will be sworn in on August 25

3 months ago

Sports stars juggle their way to parliament after tough battle in elections

They displayed spectacular talent in sports, with others lining up in and winning some of the toughest track and road races

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Sports stars juggle their way to parliament after tough battle in elections

Ruto taps 10 independent candidates to consolidate influence in Parliament

President-elect William Ruto has tapped at least eight independent candidates who won parliamentary seats in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Associated Press 3 months ago

Ruto taps 10 independent candidates to consolidate influence in Parliament

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 Josphat Thiongó 3 months ago

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

Raila Odinga gets more votes in Tiaty, Baringo than William Ruto

Raila Odinga got more votes in Tiaty Constituency, Baringo County than what his main rival William Ruto had.

By Dominic Omondi 3 months ago

Raila Odinga gets more votes in Tiaty, Baringo than William Ruto

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 Moses Nyamori 3 months ago

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

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 Associated Press 3 months ago

Raila, Ruto votes in the 6 constituencies announced by Chebukati

List of more than 85 MPs-elect confirmed so far

At least 85 parliamentary seat candidates have already been declared elected in their respective constituencies.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

List of more than 85 MPs-elect confirmed so far

List: Number of MP seats that UDA Party has won so far

UDA has already won at least 34 elective seats in the National Assembly in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Associated Press 3 months ago

List: Number of MP seats that UDA Party has won so far

US Ambassador to Kenya: I will expedite VISA application process

Last week, the US embassy in Kenya released an advisory security alert to its citizens in Kisumu, warning of possible election-related chaos.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

US Ambassador to Kenya: I will expedite VISA application process

Raila Odinga: I won't target my political rivals

Raila Odinga said on Saturday that he’ll embrace reconciliation in his government should he win the Tuesday, August 9 presidential election.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Raila Odinga: I won't target my political rivals

Why opinion polls may count for nothing in the General Election

Unexplained disparities in the surveys show why they deserve to be dismissed for failing to remain consistent. The kind of gaffes pollsters make every time they appear on TV are mindboggling.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Why opinion polls may count for nothing in the General Election

DP Ruto: Night meetings held to plot my loss on election day

DP Ruto has alleged that the government is fully out to ensure he loses the presidential election on August 9.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

DP Ruto: Night meetings held to plot my loss on election day

George Wajackoyah: Roots Party moles telling lies about me

Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoyah says certain people within his party are telling lies to the press about him.

By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago

George Wajackoyah: Roots Party moles telling lies about me

Court directs IEBC to provide manual register in next week's polls

The High Court on Wednesday directed the IEBC to provide a manual register during the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Court directs IEBC to provide manual register in next week's polls

Petition filed seeking to bar Sakaja, Gachagua, Kidero from polls

They say the case has resulted in easy clearance of candidates by the electoral body, a fact that has seen Kenyans elect rogue leaders in 2013 and 2017.

By Philip Mwakio and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Petition filed seeking to bar Sakaja, Gachagua, Kidero from polls

We're just doing what we did in 2017, Kibicho to Ruto

PS Kibicho has told DP Ruto that senior State officers participating in election campaigns is not new, and that it happened in 2017.

By Jectone Oyoo 3 months ago

We're just doing what we did in 2017, Kibicho to Ruto

IEBC: How we'll transmit presidential results

IEBC says should there be conflicting presidential results in Forms 34A and 34B on Election Day, the commission will treat figures in Form 34A as final.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

IEBC: How we'll transmit presidential results

Why you should go for statesmen and ignore politicians on August 9

We need a statesman to build consensus with the people around his ideas. A leader who believes in his message, and has to keep his word to continue to form support around his ideas.

By Fay Ngina 3 months ago

Why you should go for statesmen and ignore politicians on August 9

CS Magoha announces new school closing dates ahead of polls

Magoha announces new school closing dates to allow for the preparation and conduct of elections scheduled for next Tuesday.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

CS Magoha announces new school closing dates ahead of polls

Margaret Wanjiru: There are people in UDA I can't vote in

'Even in my party (UDA), there are people I cannot vote for..." Bishop Margaret Wanjiru said.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

Margaret Wanjiru: There are people in UDA I can't vote in

Why come after you when am exiting? Uhuru responds to Kenya Kwanza political insults

"Some of these people are very angry. Why are you angry?" President Uhuru Kenyatta

By Paul Ogemba 4 months ago

Why come after you when am exiting? Uhuru responds to Kenya Kwanza political insults

Matiang'i: Government won't shut Facebook during elections

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has dismissed NCIC’s proposal to suspend Facebook for allegedly failing to flag hate content in Kenya.

By Dennis Okeyo 4 months ago

Matiang'i: Government won't shut Facebook during elections

Raila no show at presidential debate

Odinga was scheduled to face off with his main rival Deputy President William Ruto in a debate organised by the Media Council of Kenya.

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

Raila no show at presidential debate

Smartmatic: What to know about firm aiding IEBC technology

For 22 years now, Smartmatic International has been in the business of building and implementing electronic voting systems.

By John Muia 4 months ago

Smartmatic: What to know about firm aiding IEBC technology

IEBC: No ballot papers were detained at JKIA.

The Chebukati-led commission said it had received stickers for labelling and distribution of election materials.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

IEBC: No ballot papers were detained at JKIA.

President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide

A spot-check by The Standard, however, revealed that a 2-kg packet of unga was retailing as high as Sh230 in some supermarkets.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide

Trust institutions managing elections, former AG Githu Muigai says

Muigai warned that such actions could jeopardise how the August 9 elections are run.

By David Njaaga 4 months ago

Trust institutions managing elections, former AG Githu Muigai says

Ruto meets international media three weeks to polls

This comes amid allegations by the DP Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza Alliance that local media houses were biased in political coverage.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Ruto meets international media three weeks to polls

Three people have already won elective seats, awaiting swearing-in

Three (3) candidates in the August 9, 2022 General Election have already secured victory in the seats they were eyeing.

By Brian Okoth 4 months ago

Three people have already won elective seats, awaiting swearing-in

Matiang'i: We are ready for handing-over

CS Matiang’i said the outgoing team was only waiting for the president’s directive on when to present the notes.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Matiang'i: We are ready for handing-over

Chebukati: No time for IEBC to challenge court orders

Two top IEBC officials had a sit-down with the media on Wednesday night at Bomas of Kenya.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Chebukati: No time for IEBC to challenge court orders

Matiang'i: Intelligence reports show country is peaceful ahead of Aug. 9 polls

CS Matiang'i was speaking shortly after chairing the second last National Security Assessment meeting before the August 9 polls

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Matiang'i: Intelligence reports show country is peaceful ahead of Aug. 9 polls

Profile: Nine candidates eyeing Nairobi Governor's office

The nine candidates will face off in a debate over their manifestos from 5 pm.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

IEBC gazettes 2022 candidates, Sakaja, Sudi in the list; Sonko missing

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazetted the names of candidates cleared to contest in the 2022 General Election.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

IEBC gazettes 2022 candidates, Sakaja, Sudi in the list; Sonko missing

My boss refused to have a chat with me, Ruto says

During KTN News’ town hall meeting on Thursday night, the DP disclosed that he had made an unsuccessful attempt at having a dialogue with his boss.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

My boss refused to have a chat with me, Ruto says

Ruto: Conflict of interest flawed SGR performance in Naivasha

The DP said conflict of interest was the main reason why the Standard-Gauge Railway did not meet its intended objective.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Ruto: Conflict of interest flawed SGR performance in Naivasha

Azimio-One Kenya's list of electoral demands

The party also alleged that the electoral body failed to gazette the Returning Officers who will be in charge of 21 constituencies.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Azimio-One Kenya's list of electoral demands

Kenya's fringe presidential candidates: What they offer in elections

While Kenya’s 2022 general election will have just two fringe candidates, previous elections have had between three (in 2002) and 13 (in 1997).

By The Conversation 4 months ago

Kenya's fringe presidential candidates: What they offer in elections

Raila: We will not boycott elections

Odinga clarified his statement during a rally at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County on Thursday evening.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Raila: We will not boycott elections

IEBC suspends five officials over electoral misconduct

Chubukati said his office had forwarded their report to the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for further investigations into their misconduct.

By David Njaaga 4 months ago

IEBC suspends five officials over electoral misconduct

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