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We will support you, teachers tell Ruto on election

Knut Secretary General, Collins Oyuu, said the teachers union has endorsed Ruto in his election.

By Mike Kihaki 1 hr ago

We will support you, teachers tell Ruto on election

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 hr ago

Why Ruto's presidential election win is Africa's Macron moment

Why Ruto's presidential election win is Africa's Macron moment

By Joseph Kiplagat 1 hr ago

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

First-past-the-post system is to blame for our electoral disputes

By Elias Mokua 2 hrs ago

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

The just-concluded general election has reiterated the deeply rooted mistrust not only among ourselves as Kenyans but also in our institutions.

By Kalangi Kiambati 2 hrs ago

Lack of trust in electoral agency is too costly for us all

CCTV offers clues into final moments of slain poll official

According to the postmortem report released on August 17, the IEBC official may have been strangled

By Kamore Maina and Peterson Githaiga 2 hrs ago

CCTV offers clues into final moments of slain poll official

IEBC postpones Kakamega, Mombasa Governor elections, again

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati says the elections have been moved to a later undisclosed date.

By Winfrey Owino 3 hrs ago

IEBC postpones Kakamega, Mombasa Governor elections, again

Aden Duale says Kenya Kwanza has majority in Parliament

Duale said Kenya Kwanza is also expected to take the largest share of the 12 nominated slots.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 hrs ago

Aden Duale says Kenya Kwanza has majority in Parliament

Chebukati : Four dissenting commissioners tried to force a run-off

If the two had tied, the Kenyan law states that there will be no winner declared and therefore, the commission would plan for a second presidential election.

By Winfrey Owino 3 hrs ago

Chebukati : Four dissenting commissioners tried to force a run-off

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

During a caucus of Azimio's elected leaders at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Mr Kalonzo's name featured prominently as a possible successor to Justin Muturi.

By Brian Otieno 3 hrs ago

Kalonzo Musyoka touted as the next House speaker

Diaspora Azimio campaign team rejects poll results

The group led by the UK and Europe Azimio la Umoja Diaspora Campaign lead coordinator Ali said they were disappointed and disapproved of the conduct of IEBC chairman.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 hrs ago

Diaspora Azimio campaign team rejects poll results

Fact check: No further extension, schools to open August 18 - Magoha

CS George Magoha said that delaying the opening will jeopardize schools' preparation for examinations.

By Mike Kihaki 5 hrs ago

Fact check: No further extension, schools to open August 18 - Magoha

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

There is need to increase the use of technology in line with other democracies. This will reduce manpower and in the process, deliver acceptable electoral outcomes.

By Njau Gitu 5 hrs ago

Let us embrace electronic electoral system to boost voter turnout

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

Raymond Chelulei will sit in the same House with MCAs of the same age as his children or grandchildren.

By Edward Kosut 5 hrs ago

At 71, Chelulei could be the oldest elected MCA

Kenyans should heed Raila's call for peace

Shedding the blood of another Kenyan over mere electoral outcomes is the worst crime and unforgivable thing that anyone of sound mind should do.

By Editorial 5 hrs ago

Kenyans should heed Raila's call for peace

President Uhuru Kenyatta's whereabouts draw Kenyans' curiosity

For four days now, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been away from the media limelight, with questions arising on his whereabouts.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 hrs ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta's whereabouts draw Kenyans' curiosity

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

ODM and ANC candidates are back on the campaign trail after General Election break. Voting in Kakamega and Mombasa was postponed due to mix-up in ballot papers.

By John Shilitsa 5 hrs ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza teams back to campaigns for governor

Indian court appoints committee to run national Olympic body

A court in India has appointed a committee to take over the running of the national Olympic committee and hold fresh elections within four months

By Associated Press 6 hrs ago

Indian court appoints committee to run national Olympic body

Elog says its tally of presidential election results matches IEBC's

According to lobby group, Ruto got 50.7pc of the votes cast, while Raila got 48.7pc. Says transparency in maintenance of the voter register is one of the issues that need to be addressed.

By Edwin Nyarangi 6 hrs ago

Elog says its tally of presidential election results matches IEBC's

Education players seek revision of calendar

Ministry urged to cover for the days interfered with by the electoral period. Parents warn of poor performance in national exams due to the long period learners spent at home.

By Jacinta Mutura 6 hrs ago

Education players seek revision of calendar

IEBC commissioners wrong on the 100.01 per cent claim

How did IEBC arrive at the figures?

By Standard Checkpoint 7 hrs ago

IEBC commissioners wrong on the 100.01 per cent claim

Agano to oppose any petition against Ruto's win

Mwaure said Ruto’s win was aboveboard and any attempts by Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga who lost to the Deputy President should be rejected.

By Nathan Ochunge 7 hrs ago

Agano to oppose any petition against Ruto's win

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 Brian Okoth 7 hrs ago

Ruto taps 10 independent candidates to consolidate influence in Parliament

IEBC conducted a free and fair poll, says Ombudsman

Ombudsman Florence Kajuju commended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for a job well done.

By Nderitu Gichure 7 hrs ago

IEBC conducted a free and fair poll, says Ombudsman

George Magoha: In case of repeat election, schools won't be closed

Magoha said this would avert the loss of more time in the already constrained academic calendar.

By David Njaaga 8 hrs ago

George Magoha: In case of repeat election, schools won't be closed

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

Raila Odinga's fifth attempt at the presidency perhaps brings an end to his ambition in leading the country after a relentless campaign for the top job

By Oscar Obonyo 1 day ago

Too close yet too far: Raila's fifth loss, a dream deferred again

Post-election, more mountains to climb

More mountains to climb after the election.

By Gado 1 day ago

Post-election, more mountains to climb

Why we disputed Chebukati's results - IEBC commissioners

Four IEBC commissioners who disowned presidential results say Chebukati announced final tally exceeding total votes cast by 142,000, translating to 0.01pc.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

Why we disputed Chebukati's results - IEBC commissioners

Kenya calm and secure, security council says

The National Security Advisory Committee led by Kinyua said their assessment of the security situation in the country showed a relatively calm situation.

By Betty Njeru 1 day ago

Kenya calm and secure, security council says

Election 2022: Just because ...

Election 2022: Just because ...

By Gado 1 day ago

Election 2022: Just because ...

New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

The close nature of this election is why many had suggested that the incumbent president should have been neutral.

By XN Iraki 1 day ago

New president must make tough choices to kickstart economy

Profile: The four IEBC commissioners who disowned presidential results

Four IEBC commissioners have walked out of Bomas of Kenya saying they do not take ownership of the results announced by Chairman Wafula Chebukati.

By Amos Mabinda and Patrick Vidija 1 day ago

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

A lawyer, Wafula Chebukati was tasked with shepherding a new commission in 2017. His team came into office in January 2017.

By Amos Kareithi and Brian Otieno 1 day ago

Cool under fire: Chebukati the soft-spoken man of steel

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Irungu Kang’ata emerged the winner on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket to succeed second-term governor Mwangi wa Iria.

By Wainaina Ndung’u and Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

Irungu Kang'ata extends fairy-tale journey with governor win

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

Martha Karua hails from Kathande in Kimunye, Kabare ward. Gachagua resides two constituencies away in Hiriga, Mathira, Nyeri.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 day ago

Tracing the roots: Where Karua, Gachagua grew up

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

For Kenya’s new president, the journey to State House has been a long and winding one that on many occasions threatened to derail.

By Daniel Wesangula 1 day ago

President-elect: How Ruto made it to the top

Losers face costly petitions after blowing millions on campaigns

In 2020, a court ordered that former Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma’s property be auctioned following failure to settle the costs of an election petition.

By Harold Odhiambo, Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae 1 day ago

Losers face costly petitions after blowing millions on campaigns

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

The subsidies face an uncertain future as the electioneering period comes to an end, with the politicians now not keen to continue with the government’s largesse.

By Macharia Kamau 1 day ago

With polls done, you can as well kiss State subsidies goodbye

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

Just before Wafula Chebukati was to announce the winner of the election, chaos broke out at Bomas.

By Allan Mungai and Josphat Thiongo 1 day ago

Bitter end: Chebukati attacked as chaos mar Bomas briefing

Culture, protest votes: How Coast politicians defied odds to win poll

Analyst says Taita Taveta rebelled against party politics and chose a person to serve them.

By Patrick Beja 1 day ago

Culture, protest votes: How Coast politicians defied odds to win poll

Sad state of our democracy and what can be done to revitalise it

The notion of the validity of government on polls therefore, has almost throughout aligned with citizen distrust and suspicion of power holders.

By Nyatundo George Oruongo 1 day ago

Sad state of our democracy and what can be done to revitalise it

President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

Speaking to members of the media, Ruto said among the things they agreed upon was to accept the outcome of the results as would be declared by the IEBC.

By Patrick Vidija 2 days ago

President-elect: I called Raila Odinga this morning

DP Ruto's mother misses acceptance speech after evacuation from Bomas

Mama Sarah arrived at Bomas of Kenya which was the national tallying centre a few minutes past 4pm, in the company of close family members.

By Patrick Vidija 2 days ago

DP Ruto's mother misses acceptance speech after evacuation from Bomas

Ruto's acceptance speech: There's no room for vengeance

The president elect said he was committed to build on the foundation that he and President Uhuru Kenyatta had laid under the Jubilee Government.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 days ago

Ruto's acceptance speech: There's no room for vengeance

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