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George Wajackoyah: Former grave digger with hope of becoming president

Polls, however, have ranked the Roots party candidate a distant third. He had to flee Kenya at one point to avoid authorities’ persecution.

By Josphat Thiong’o 7 hrs ago

George Wajackoyah: Former grave digger with hope of becoming president

It wasn't me at Kasarani, Prof George Wajackoyah clears air

It wasn't me at Kasarani, Prof George Wajackoyah clears air

By Judah Ben-Hur 1 day ago

Commonwealth Games: Jackline Chepkoech bags second gold for Kenya after winning women's Steeplechase

Commonwealth Games: Jackline Chepkoech bags second gold for Kenya after winning women's Steeplechase

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Nightclubs and chapatis: Antics politicians are using to woo voters

Nightclubs and chapatis: Antics politicians are using to woo voters

By Betty Njeru 4 days ago

Up in smoke: Is Roots party founded on a quicksand, and it's ready to flounder?

Wajackoyah, whose ratings tipped at 5 per cent, before plummeting to 2 per cent, has some lucid explanation for the rumours swirling about his impending defection to Azimio.

By Peter Kimani 4 days ago

Up in smoke: Is Roots party founded on a quicksand, and it's ready to flounder?

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 Mate Tongola 4 days ago

George Wajackoyah: Roots Party moles telling lies about me

Trouble in Wajackoyah party, Justina says will support the opposite side if need arises

Roots Party’s running mate also came forward and dismissed the endorsement allegations.

By Winfrey Owino 5 days ago

Trouble in Wajackoyah party, Justina says will support the opposite side if need arises

How 1,000 cats, dogs were left homeless in barracks

As the soldiers returned home, Kenyans and an estimated 1,000 cats, monkeys, dogs and other pets were poised to suffer immeasurable loss.

By Amos Kareithi 5 days ago

How 1,000 cats, dogs were left homeless in barracks

I have not endorsed Raila, Wajackoyah says

Wajackoyah maintains he is on the ballot.

By Mate Tongola 5 days ago

I have not endorsed Raila, Wajackoyah says

Four Kenyan entrepreneurs in race to win Jack Ma's Sh178.5m innovative prize

Every year, ten finalists are selected to compete in the ABH grand finale pitch competition and participate in a TV Show that will be broadcast online and across.

By Moses Omusolo 6 days ago

Four Kenyan entrepreneurs in race to win Jack Ma's Sh178.5m innovative prize

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 6 days ago

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

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 7 days ago

Seven burnt to death after bandits attack villages in Turkana East

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 9 days ago

George Wajackoyah pledges to weed out maize cartels

Raila, Wajackoyah scored own goal by snubbing the big debate

Despite their unhappiness with the planning and with the competition, Raila Odinga and Prof George Wajackoyah owed it to Kenyans to participate in the debates.

By Barrack Muluka 10 days ago

Raila, Wajackoyah scored own goal by snubbing the big debate

How Wajackoyah's no-show propped Mwaure at the presidential debate

Solemn and confident, Mwaure shot from the hip making his stand against corruption known and how he plans to revive the economy.

By Josphat Thiong’o 11 days ago

How Wajackoyah's no-show propped Mwaure at the presidential debate

Debate and prayer

When Wajackoyah showed up and disappeared.

By Harry 12 days ago

Debate and prayer

Parts of Nairobi, North Rift experience power blackout

Parts of Nairobi, North Rift experience power blackout

By George Maringa 13 days ago

Parts of Nairobi, North Rift experience power blackout

Presidential debate: Wajackoyah arrives at CUEA, leaves minutes later

Wajackoyah says he is at the venue to confirm if all presidential candidates will be debating at the same time.

By Betty Njeru 13 days ago

Presidential debate: Wajackoyah arrives at CUEA, leaves minutes later

George Wajackoyah: I'm out of presidential debate

Wajackoyah was scheduled to face off against David Mwaure of Agano Party in the first tier of the debate.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

George Wajackoyah: I'm out of presidential debate

Motivation fee has taken joy out of learning

The motivation fee parents pay is the one used to pay teachers for 'extra time' spent outside the official six hours, to teach the “daily exhausted” students

By Kennedy Buhere 14 days ago

Motivation fee has taken joy out of learning

Beyond the smoke of marijuana Wajackoyah math not adding up

On marijuana, he is silent on how much farmers would get and how much government would get for debt. Countries where marijuana has been legalised have not reported such returns.

By Standard Checkpoint 16 days ago

Beyond the smoke of marijuana Wajackoyah math not adding up

Jackson takes 200m gold after Tokyo heartache

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson can finally go watch the replay. The one of the race where she gave away her chance to be an Olympic champion.

By Associated Press 17 days ago

Jackson takes 200m gold after Tokyo heartache

Wajackoyah's support base is taking root among the young, now and in the future

In recent days, he was reportedly in the United States, benchmarking cannabis growing and processing, in readiness for similar ventures in our fertile soils.

By Peter Kimani 18 days ago

Wajackoyah's support base is taking root among the young, now and in the future

Is Wajackoyah too high on Cannabis math?

A Standard Checkpoint fact-check finds George Wajackoyah's numbers on Cannabis Sativa farming too high.

By Standard Checkpoint 18 days ago

Is Wajackoyah too high on Cannabis math?

Prof George Wajackoyah tours marijuana farms in US

The Roots Party presidential candidate was shown various marijuana strains developed for restorative and sporting purposes in the United States.

By Mike Kihaki 21 days ago

Prof George Wajackoyah tours marijuana farms in US

Outrageous Wajackoyah has robbed both Azimio leader, DP of 'hustlers'

George Wajackoyah is special. He is not Trump, Johnson, or Sonko and he is not the first to exploit the novelty of his candidature.

By Macharia Munene 21 days ago

Outrageous Wajackoyah has robbed both Azimio leader, DP of 'hustlers'

Why Olympics silver medalist Oduya is on a mission to establish ice hockey in Kenya

Just like former US President Barack Hussein Obama, the life script of Winter Olympics ice hockey men’s silver medalist David Johnny Oduya quite reads the same.

By Ochieng Oyugi 24 days ago

Why Olympics silver medalist Oduya is on a mission to establish ice hockey in Kenya

Video: Meet Prof George Wajackoyah's lookalike, Gordon Owino

“When people started calling me Wajackhoyah I accepted because they insist that I’m the real Wajackoyah,” Owino said.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 25 days ago

Video: Meet Prof George Wajackoyah's lookalike, Gordon Owino

Come to the rescue of cash-strapped schools

The conundrum presented to both parents and head teachers by this situation demands that the government steps in and takes charge of the situation.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Come to the rescue of cash-strapped schools

Principals in dilemma as inflation pushes prices up

Some principals are under pressure from suppliers who are demanding cash payments before delivery of goods and services.

By Jacinta Mutura 27 days ago

Principals in dilemma as inflation pushes prices up

Why Wajackoyah could determine the winner in a runoff

Raila, who, according to the poll, enjoys 42 per cent support across the country, would need eight per cent to hit the 50 plus one vote target set for the victor.

By Brian Otieno 27 days ago

Why Wajackoyah could determine the winner in a runoff

State asks families that fled to return as schools reopen

Last term, some 800 children from six government schools failed to report to their respective learning institutions following banditry attacks.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 27 days ago

State asks families that fled to return as schools reopen

Wilshere returns to Arsenal academy in coaching role after retiring

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said he wants to implement the style and ideas of ex-manager Arsene Wenger and current boss Mikel Arteta

By Reuters 27 days ago

Wilshere returns to Arsenal academy in coaching role after retiring

Elect leaders of integrity, Archbishop Ole Sapit urges

Arch-bishop Jackson Ole Sapit warned leaders with a tainted track record to desist from holding public office, and instead clear the way for leaders with integrity.

By David Njaaga 27 days ago

Elect leaders of integrity, Archbishop Ole Sapit urges

Despite early challenges from terrorism, Uhuru rose above it

Since 2013, when President Uhuru Kenyatta took power, Kenya has faced 23 terror-related attacks. The attack on a church in Mombasa was the turning point in the war on terror.

By Benard Sanga 27 days ago

Despite early challenges from terrorism, Uhuru rose above it

George Wajackoyah would get 880,000 votes in poll

Wajackoyah’s rise stands out in the Tifa opinion poll, given he is making his debut in the State House race. Raila is the most preferred candidate at 42 per cent, followed by Ruto at 39 per cent.

By Jacob Ng’etich 28 days ago

George Wajackoyah would get 880,000 votes in poll

Prof Wajackoyah: Don't mistake me for a lunatic, I do not smoke weed!

Wajackoyah advised those passing judgment on his character and manifesto to seek God’s intervention.

By David Njaaga 28 days ago

Prof Wajackoyah: Don't mistake me for a lunatic, I do not smoke weed!

Wajackoyah drops F-bomb, mocks two-horse race narrative

Wajackoyah said the DP, who is Kenya Kwanza Alliance leader with a popularity of 39 per cent according to the report by TIFA, is a master of double speak

By Too Jared 28 days ago

Wajackoyah drops F-bomb, mocks two-horse race narrative

Parents bear heavy burden as students report back to school

Parents who spoke to 'The Standard' expressed their frustrations at meeting education needs, noting prices of all school items have doubled.

By Mike Kihaki and Joy Rutou 28 days ago

Parents bear heavy burden as students report back to school

George Wajackoyah: I will be an economic dictator

Roots Party Presidential candidate George Wajackoyah now says he will conduct economic dictatorship if he wins the August 9 polls.

By George Maringa 29 days ago

George Wajackoyah: I will be an economic dictator

Wajackoyah, the Brit? Weed out the thought, but Boris Johnson fall could deny Kenya new high

The Prof has 10 promises, but he is most famous for his first - legalising “bhangi!” Owing to his unrelenting advocacy of weed, the herb has earned a new street name - Wajackoyah

By Brian Otieno 29 days ago

Wajackoyah, the Brit? Weed out the thought, but Boris Johnson fall could deny Kenya new high

How US President killed 9 hyenas, 17 lions in Kenya

During his visit, termed as a 'conservation mission', Roosevelt killed over 500 animals. Of the Big Five, he bagged 17 lions, 11 elephants, 10 buffaloes, three leopards and 20 rhinos.

By Peter Muiruri 30 days ago

How US President killed 9 hyenas, 17 lions in Kenya

Wajackoyah to appoint DCI boss Kinoti, Meru lawyer to cabinet if he becomes president

The presidential candidate noted that DCIO Kinoti had the capacity to fight crime and corruption in the country.

By Phares Mutembei 30 days ago

Wajackoyah to appoint DCI boss Kinoti, Meru lawyer to cabinet if he becomes president

'Black tax': The dark cloud on personal finance

Sending money back home translates to better treatment from family members. Experts are encouraging Kenyans to learn to say “no” and realise their financial goals faster.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

'Black tax': The dark cloud on personal finance

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