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How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

President William Ruto has been sending signals that he is not soft and malleable. From what he has said, we can deduce that he is defining new rules of politics.

By Michael Ndonye 8 hrs ago

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

Hundreds risk jail term, fines over election-related offences

Hundreds risk jail term, fines over election-related offences

By Benjamin Imende 5 days ago

Waiguru wins: How Ole Lenku was out-foxed in Council of Governors chair game

Waiguru wins: How Ole Lenku was out-foxed in Council of Governors chair game

By Joackim Bwana and Willis Oketch 12 days ago

Anne Waiguru, Ole Lenku lead race to become CoG boss

Anne Waiguru, Ole Lenku lead race to become CoG boss

By Benard Sanga and Willis Oketch 13 days ago

Raila may have lost the poll but Kenyans still need him more or else...

Why Raila Odinga's democratic credentials make him indispensable despite losing the 2022 presidential election to William Ruto.

By Tony Sisule 16 days ago

Raila may have lost the poll but Kenyans still need him more or else...

Roadmap to a new social and economic order

As you are already aware, your election to the most powerful office in the nation has upset long established myths, economic and political interest.

By Patrick Muinde 18 days ago

Roadmap to a new social and economic order

20 Heads of State to attend William Ruto's inauguration

About 20 African Head of States and Governments have confirmed their attendance of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect William Ruto and his deputy-elect Rigathi Gachagua.

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

20 Heads of State to attend William Ruto's inauguration

To win an election petition besides the law, grasp the art of seduction

One of the most dangerous approaches that advocates make is to get distracted from the identified issues or spend too much time on some issues.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 20 days ago

To win an election petition besides the law, grasp the art of seduction

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i's Goodbye Letter to Kenyans

Fred Matiang’i has penned a farewell letter to Kenyans after serving in various ministries in Uhuru's government.

By Fred Matiang'i 21 days ago

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i's Goodbye Letter to Kenyans

Senate Speaker race: Why Azimio senators staged walkout, boycotted voting

Azimio senators stage walkout from chambers after Kalonzo withdraws his candidature for Speaker seat, claim some of remaining candidates have integrity issues.

By Betty Njeru 22 days ago

Senate Speaker race: Why Azimio senators staged walkout, boycotted voting

Private sector looks beyond elections to growth of the economy

The private sector must look beyond elections and sustain its role in driving growth.

By Chris Diaz 23 days ago

Private sector looks beyond elections to growth of the economy

Mbadi, Nyamu, Peris Tobiko gazetted as nominated lawmakers

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted the names of 37 [thirty-seven] nominated lawmakers.

By Winfrey Owino 23 days ago

Mbadi, Nyamu, Peris Tobiko gazetted as nominated lawmakers

How Supreme Court ruled on the nine key issues

The Supreme Court dismissed all nine issues and upheld William Ruto's win in August 9 polls.

By Standard Reporter 25 days ago

How Supreme Court ruled on the nine key issues

UPDATE: Supreme Court judges delivering presidential petition judgment

The Supreme Court of Kenya will give its judgement on the 2022 presidential petition at 12 noon Monday, September 4.

By Winfrey Owino 25 days ago

UPDATE: Supreme Court judges delivering presidential petition judgment

Covering violent 92, 97 multiparty elections was no walk in the park

Kanu controlled the security apparatus. However, resilience was growing rapidly among the youth in opposition strongholds. By the time the 1992 elections came, the opposition had grown in strength.

By Caleb Atemi 1 month ago

Covering violent 92, 97 multiparty elections was no walk in the park

Postponed governorship poll: Candidates who've voted so far

Six gubernatorial candidates have so far cast their ballot in the ongoing Kakamega and Mombasa governor races marred by low voter turnout.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Postponed governorship poll: Candidates who've voted so far

CS Matiang'i declares Monday a public holiday for 8 election areas

Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang’i has declared Monday, August 29 a public holiday for eight election areas.

By Brian Okoth 1 month ago

CS Matiang'i declares Monday a public holiday for 8 election areas

Raila Odinga's tough task to step up voter turnout in Mombasa, Kakamega

Azimio needs huge turnout to clinch governor seats in the elections slated for coming Monday. The coalition has fronted Nassir for Mombasa and Baraza for Kakamega contests.

By Allan Mungai 1 month ago

Raila Odinga's tough task to step up voter turnout in Mombasa, Kakamega

Hyena testicles pledge cost Wajackoyah the presidency, Jaymo Ule Msee says

aymo Ule Msee now claims that George Wajackoyah’s pledge to harvest and sell hyena testicles cost the presidential candidate a win.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Hyena testicles pledge cost Wajackoyah the presidency, Jaymo Ule Msee says

Candidates censure Chebukati over handling of governor poll

Voters allied to Nassir had filed a petition against IEBC, demanding the election go on as earlier planned on August 23 (tomorrow). The case will be heard today.

1 month ago

Candidates censure Chebukati over handling of governor poll

Ex- MPs Jaguar, Sabina, Waruguru and Mbadi secure their nominations

Former MPs assured of nominations after UDA and ODM win a large number of parliamentary slots.

1 month ago

Ex- MPs Jaguar, Sabina, Waruguru and Mbadi secure their nominations

Makau Mutua speaks on Raila Odinga's election loss

Commissioners Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye stuck to Chebukati’s side of the divided electoral board.

1 month ago

Makau Mutua speaks on Raila Odinga's election loss

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 1 month ago

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

IEBC postpones Kakamega, Mombasa Governor elections, again

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

By Standard Team 1 month ago

IEBC postpones Kakamega, Mombasa Governor elections, again

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 Editorial 1 month ago

Indian court appoints committee to run national Olympic body

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

There are six possible scenarios from the outcome of the presidential election.

By WASHINGTON ONYANGO and ERNEST NDUNDA 1 month ago

Possible scenarios after declaration of presidential results

Kenyans should be lauded for voting peacefully

Kenya has a moral responsibility to maintain peace while we await the results, having completed the voting process.

By Amos Kareithi and Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Kenyans should be lauded for voting peacefully

Nelson Havi concedes defeat in Westlands MP race

Westlands MP hopeful Nelson Havi has conceded defeat to the incumbent Tim Wanyonyi.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Nelson Havi concedes defeat in Westlands MP race

Ruto, Karua first to vote at their respective polling stations

Martha Karua was the first person to cast her vote at the Mugumo Primary School polling station in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County on Tuesday.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Ruto, Karua first to vote at their respective polling stations

Why voting makes economic sense

It is also expected that voters are enlightened and vote for issues that matter to them. And the representatives follow through and ensure their voter aspirations are fulfilled.

By Nzau Musau 1 month ago

Why voting makes economic sense

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

By Eric Wamanji 1 month ago

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

Billboards vanish from Mombasa

Campaign billboards have been removed from Mombasa after the campaign period ended on Saturday.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Billboards vanish from Mombasa

Mombasa, Kakamega governor races suspended

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended elections for the Mombasa and Kakamega gubernatorial race.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Mombasa, Kakamega governor races suspended

Kenya to have free elections, new US ambassador says

“I have no doubt Kenya will showcase for the world what free and fair election looks like and how peaceful transitions work,” she said.

By Harrison Muriuki 1 month ago

Kenya to have free elections, new US ambassador says

Nightclubs and chapatis: Antics politicians are using to woo voters

Nairobi governor candidate Polycarp Igathe wowed netizens with his “let me help you do it” campaign antics.

By George Maringa 1 month ago

Nightclubs and chapatis: Antics politicians are using to woo voters

Matiang'i declares Tuesday, August 9 a public holiday

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i gazettes Tuesday, August 9 as a public holiday to allow Kenyans to vote in the general election.

By Standard Entertainment 1 month ago

Matiang'i declares Tuesday, August 9 a public holiday

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 1 month ago

IEBC: How we'll transmit presidential results

I have not endorsed Raila, Wajackoyah says

Wajackoyah maintains he is on the ballot.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

I have not endorsed Raila, Wajackoyah says

Ruto breaks down during prayer service in Karen

Ruto can be seen in the clip that has since gone viral, holding back tears and burying his face in his hands, as the worship team led the congregants in worship.

By Boniface Mithika 1 month ago

Ruto breaks down during prayer service in Karen

President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more

President Kenyatta: I’ll not fight back any more

By Lilian Chepkoech 1 month ago

President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more

Row over parents' body as fresh elections called

Justice Anthony Mrima, in his judgment of February 3, 2021, ordered the Ministry of Education to hold fresh elections of National Parents Association (NPA) officials.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

Row over parents' body as fresh elections called

Ruto to deal with 'State capture' if elected president

DP Ruto claimed that corruption had been absorbed into government.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Ruto to deal with 'State capture' if elected president

Blow to Kigame as Court suspends orders to be considered for clearance

Court of Appeal suspends High Court order directing IEBC to consider Reuben Kigame’s presidential bid pending determination of appeal filed by the Commission.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Blow to Kigame as Court suspends orders to be considered for clearance

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 2 months ago

President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide

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