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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 9 hrs ago

IEBC asks Supreme Court to throw out Ruto, Gachagua case

Sterling aims to spark Chelsea ahead of Tottenham game

Sterling aims to spark Chelsea ahead of Tottenham game

By Associated Press 1 day ago

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

By Editorial 1 day ago

Yellow wave sweeps away Azimio sympathisers

Yellow wave sweeps away Azimio sympathisers

By Standard Team 1 day ago

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority, the sector’s underwritten premium stood at Sh1.18 billion in the first three months of last year.

By Dominic Omondi 1 day ago

Aviation premiums drop as airlines reduce their fleets

Ruto's home turf calm as vote tallying continues

Residents describe election as peaceful, police say no untoward incidents have been reported even as declaration of results hit by delays.

By Stephen Rutto 2 days ago

Ruto's home turf calm as vote tallying continues

Early results show Ruto allies in Mt Kenya ahead as rivals concede

UDA candidates recorded early leads in almost all seats in Mt Kenya region, according to provisional results.

By Standard Team 2 days ago

Early results show Ruto allies in Mt Kenya ahead as rivals concede

Tight race as heavyweights battle newcomers in Western region

The major contest was between ODM of Raila Odinga, Ford-Kenya of Moses Wetangula, ANC of Musalia Mudavadi and DAP-K of Wafula Wamunyinyi.

By Alexander Chagema 2 days ago

Tight race as heavyweights battle newcomers in Western region

Winners, losers in Nairobi and Eastern contests

Langata Constituency’s Nixon Korir (UDA) lot to media personality Felix Odiwuor, alias Jalang’o of ODM.

By James Wanzala and Erastus Mulwa 2 days ago

Winners, losers in Nairobi and Eastern contests

The rot runs deep in Kenya; but we must change

There is a common misconception that it is the politicians who are holding us back. Truth is, we all play a part in making our country better.

By Kanyi Gioko 3 days ago

The rot runs deep in Kenya; but we must change

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

MPs should stick to their roles of legislation, oversight and representation.

By Editorial 3 days ago

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

China vs Taiwan

China vs Taiwan

By Harrison Muriuki 4 days ago

China vs Taiwan

Francis Atwoli calls for ballot paper printing to be done locally

Atwoli: We have to wait for the papers to be printed afresh in Athens, Greece, yet we have the government printing press, Dela Rue and many other options. We don’t want to blame IEBC for that.

By Mate Tongola 4 days ago

Francis Atwoli calls for ballot paper printing to be done locally

If you fail to cast your ballot, you will end up with a bad government

Kenyans have to make a choice between breaking with the past and charting a new future or simply voting for status quo.

By Suleiman Shahbal 4 days ago

If you fail to cast your ballot, you will end up with a bad government

Lesson for us from disciples of Jesus' election to replace Judas

God cares about leadership but it’s interesting to see the nexus between God’s will and man’s sinful nature through the example of Israel.

By Job Naibei 4 days ago

Lesson for us from disciples of Jesus' election to replace Judas

Both poll winners and losers need psycho-social support

To maintain a balanced nation, both winners and losers should approach the election outcome prepared and with the sobriety.

By Ann Nderitu 4 days ago

Both poll winners and losers need psycho-social support

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs, adored by fans throughout a 24-year career, has a more sinister side to his character

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

Haaland nets twice on EPL debut as City beat West Ham 2-0

Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened its title defense with a 2-0 win over West Ham

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Haaland nets twice on EPL debut as City beat West Ham 2-0

Man United lose 2-1 to Brighton in Ten Hag's 1st EPL game

United’s players were booed off at halftime and at the final whistle, with Ten Hag looking grim-faced as he walked off the field.

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Man United lose 2-1 to Brighton in Ten Hag's 1st EPL game

How post-handshake intrigues in Jubilee, OKA birthed Ruto's Kenya Kwanza

Ruto’s ears were pricked when President Uhuru Kenyatta’s close allies began sending out signals that the Mt Kenya region would not necessarily back him in 2022 as pledged.

By Biketi Kikechi 6 days ago

How post-handshake intrigues in Jubilee, OKA birthed Ruto's Kenya Kwanza

The church's hand in collapse of the national dream

According to Dr Nyairo, the church and State in Kenya, in truth, are two sides of the same coin, with the same aims and employing the same means to get there.

By John Ouma 6 days ago

The church's hand in collapse of the national dream

Anger should not inform our pick in Tuesday's poll

Kenyans must resist politics of outrage because each belligerent posturing and flare-up denies them a meaningful discourse.

By Jectone Oyoo 6 days ago

Anger should not inform our pick in Tuesday's poll

Ten Hag: 'Not right' to single out Ronaldo for criticism

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag tried to shield Cristiano Ronaldo from criticism Friday after the forward left a preseason game early,

By Associated Press 7 days ago

Ten Hag: 'Not right' to single out Ronaldo for criticism

A decade later, Man United still toils in Ferguson's shadow

Nine years, five permanent managers, $1 billion (Sh119 billion) spent on players and zero Premier League titles.

By Associated Press 7 days ago

A decade later, Man United still toils in Ferguson's shadow

Distribute your property as you like, Appeal court rules

The High Court noted that the deceased made the Will to disinherit his own daughters. Appellate court said the High Court overreached itself by considering a matter not in dispute.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 days ago

Distribute your property as you like, Appeal court rules

Standard Group ready for new football season

After what seemed like eternity, it’s back; the English Premier League (EPL).

By Ochieng Oyugi 8 days ago

Standard Group ready for new football season

Ten Hag: 'Unacceptable' that Ronaldo, others left game early

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said it was “unacceptable” for Cristiano Ronaldo and other players to leave Old Trafford

By Associated Press 8 days ago

Ten Hag: 'Unacceptable' that Ronaldo, others left game early

China conducts 'missile strikes' in Taiwan Strait

Military drills were prompted by a visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this week. The drills were meant to advertise China's threat to attack the self-governing island republic.

By Associated Press 8 days ago

China conducts 'missile strikes' in Taiwan Strait

Bid to block DP Ruto allies in race as Gachagua sued

The petitioners are seeking an interpretation of whether following the judgment, the DP’s right-hand man is fit and suitable to hold any public office.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

Bid to block DP Ruto allies in race as Gachagua sued

China says military drills surrounding Taiwan underway

China begins intensive live fire military exercise around Taiwan following US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island territory claimed by China

By Associated Press 9 days ago

China says military drills surrounding Taiwan underway

Kenya Kwanza now says hate leaflets authored by State

Gachagua alleged that Kibicho is plotting to use administrators to rig the General Election, a claim the PS has refuted.

By Jane Mugambi and George Njunge 9 days ago

Kenya Kwanza now says hate leaflets authored by State

Your political loyalty will make Kenya better, worse next week

Loyalty is not just a good soothing word to hear said to someone for whatever reason and in whatever circumstance.

By Elias Mokua 9 days ago

Your political loyalty will make Kenya better, worse next week

May political leaders who have let Kenyans down suffer Sisamnes' fate

The histories of Herodotus tell of Sisamnes, a man whose name should be a ringer in every corruption and succession cases.

By Scholar Akinyi 9 days ago

May political leaders who have let Kenyans down suffer Sisamnes' fate

Over 35, still trying to conceive? ... See a doctor

We had a public forum for people who thought they had fertility problems and almost 70 per cent were men- Dr Charles Muteshi, Fertility expert, Aga Khan University Hospital.

By Rose Mukonyo 9 days ago

Over 35, still trying to conceive? ... See a doctor

Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

Pelosi is the first U.S. speaker to visit the island in more than 25 years.

By Associated Press 10 days ago

Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China's angry

Pelosi portrays her high-profile trip as part of a U.S. obligation to stand with democracies against autocratic countries.

By Associated Press 10 days ago

Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China's angry

Students suffer brunt of abrupt ministry orders to close schools

Parents interviewed across the country said Monday's directive by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha ought to have been communicated earlier.

By Augustine Oduor 10 days ago

Students suffer brunt of abrupt ministry orders to close schools

Gachagua appeals High Court decision ordering him to forfeit Sh202m

The MP, who is also UDA presidential candidate’s running mate, said he was not satisfied with the High Court’s ruling that he acquired the money through corruption.

By Paul Ogemba 10 days ago

Gachagua appeals High Court decision ordering him to forfeit Sh202m

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan

“Our visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan -– and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy,” she said.

By Associated Press 10 days ago

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan

TSC grants teachers leave as elections approach

Nancy Macharia said teachers, especially those contracted by the IEBC to administer the August 9 elections, are allowed to go on leave.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

TSC grants teachers leave as elections approach

Johnson Sakaja's name remains on ballot for city governor race, court rules

Court says Sakaja was included in the ballot following a court order that has not been set aside. The senator is ordered to file an appeal before Education Cabinet Secretary over his degree.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

Johnson Sakaja's name remains on ballot for city governor race, court rules

Nancy Pelosi meets Singapore leaders at start of tour

Speaker will visit Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, security and democratic governance.

By AP 11 days ago

Nancy Pelosi meets Singapore leaders at start of tour

Ronaldo is 'happy to be back' playing for Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo was “happy to be back” playing for Manchester United after he appeared for 45 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Spanish team Rayo Vallecano

By Associated Press 12 days ago

Ronaldo is 'happy to be back' playing for Man United

Will Sonko, the flip-flop master, get it right with his latest move?

The latest move by Sonko comes after his attempt to contest for the Mombasa governor seat was thwarted by the Supreme Court.

By Edwin Nyarangi 13 days ago

Will Sonko, the flip-flop master, get it right with his latest move?

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