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Elections 2022

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 Brian Okoth 1 day ago

Ruto, Karua first to vote at their respective polling stations

Mombasa, Kakamega governor races suspended

Mombasa, Kakamega governor races suspended

By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

Nightclubs and chapatis: Antics politicians are using to woo voters

Nightclubs and chapatis: Antics politicians are using to woo voters

By Betty Njeru 5 days ago

Matiang'i declares Tuesday, August 9 a public holiday

Matiang'i declares Tuesday, August 9 a public holiday

By Betty Njeru 6 days ago

I have not endorsed Raila, Wajackoyah says

Wajackoyah maintains he is on the ballot.

By Mate Tongola 7 days ago

I have not endorsed Raila, Wajackoyah says

Ruto to deal with 'State capture' if elected president

DP Ruto claimed that corruption had been absorbed into government.

By Betty Njeru 19 days 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 19 days ago

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

Show us coalition contract, Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties demand

They are accusing Ruto of withholding details of the coalition agreement that his party submitted to the Registrar of Political Parties.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Show us coalition contract, Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties demand

Kenya's next First Lady

One of these four will occupy State House after the August 9 General Election.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 month ago

Kenya's next First Lady

Polls: End blame game and solve pending issues

IEBC does not seem to have a record of polling stations not under the 3G and 4G network coverage.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Polls: End blame game and solve pending issues

Baffling and bizarre reasons that motivate Kenyans to vote

Voters do not always tell the truth when asked about the motivation for whom they cast their votes.

By Elias Mokua 1 month ago

Baffling and bizarre reasons that motivate Kenyans to vote

Raila and Ruto in fierce battle for Gusii vote

Kisii and Nyamira have always been rich voting blocs attracting key presidential candidates.

By Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga 1 month ago

Raila and Ruto in fierce battle for Gusii vote

How internal rifts could cost major coalitions much-needed numbers

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio have many affiliates, most of whom are fielding candidates.

By Ndungu Gachane 1 month ago

How internal rifts could cost major coalitions much-needed numbers

Petitioners question Wavinya's UK degrees

Two petitioners claim Ms Ndeti claims to have been awarded a master’s degree before undertaking undergraduate studies.

By Grace Ng’ang’a 1 month ago

Petitioners question Wavinya's UK degrees

Azimio's mixed messaging puts a damper on its rich manifesto

The coalition’s blueprint fails to offer some needed comforts and feels a little 1980/1990s.

By Denis Kabaara 1 month ago

Azimio's mixed messaging puts a damper on its rich manifesto

Raila and Ruto face dilemma as sibling rivalries jolt campaigns

Azimio team plans a mega meeting with candidates in a bid to reduce tensions.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Raila and Ruto face dilemma as sibling rivalries jolt campaigns

Wajackoyah a breath of fresh air in a country craving change

The professor’s solutions may sound outlandish but therein lies their appeal.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Wajackoyah a breath of fresh air in a country craving change

Raila's water pledge to woo Ukambani voters

Raila Odinga said if the coalition wins the polls, his government will prioritise programmes to ensure residents have enough water.

By Stephen Nzioka 1 month ago

Raila's water pledge to woo Ukambani voters

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders feel the heat of internal competition weeks to August vote

In Mombasa, it emerged the rivalry is not between Wiper and ODM but a political war between entities in Azimio and the Orange party.

By Patrick Beja and Benard Sanga 1 month ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza leaders feel the heat of internal competition weeks to August vote

Raila to kick off tour with rallies in Kisii

Raila will hold two major rallies at UDA’s point man Sylvanus Osoro’s home turf of Nyamarambe and Chitago in South Mugirango constituency.

By Erick Abuga 1 month ago

Raila to kick off tour with rallies in Kisii

What is at stake for the youth as we troop to the ballot box?

For the unemployed youth, there is a narrow window of opportunity in this General Election

By Ahmad Moalim 1 month ago

What is at stake for the youth as we troop to the ballot box?

Politicians making hefty promises that they won't deliver

History has already taught us not to believe them. We must not be gullible to their craziness.

By Mike Nyagwoka 1 month ago

Politicians making hefty promises that they won't deliver

To make Nairobi great again, elect capable leaders

It can be done. Let voters elect a capable governor, selfless MCAs and demand better services from the county government.

By Editorial 1 month ago

To make Nairobi great again, elect capable leaders

IEBC to hear complaints by all aspirants at Milimani Law Courts

IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati said that the aspirants will get the verdict on the complaints within 48 hours.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

IEBC to hear complaints by all aspirants at Milimani Law Courts

Hard questions as poll test run held

Key among emerging concerns was the safety of the result declaration forms.

By Allan Mungai 2 months ago

Hard questions as poll test run held

Tinga's reformation and transformation of rebel to 'project'

Last Monday, Tinga, or Baba the Fifth, as he was addressed deferentially, looked relaxed, even happy.

By Peter Kimani 2 months ago

Tinga's reformation and transformation of rebel to 'project'

It will be 'political indiscipline' to avoid the presidential debate

The scare that William Ruto might snub the upcoming presidential debate, a decision that might influence Raila Odinga to withdraw, is 'political indiscipline'.

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

It will be 'political indiscipline' to avoid the presidential debate

Activists war with politicians with integrity issues now goes to court

Five petitioners seek to stop Sonko from contesting the Mombasa governor position.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Activists war with politicians with integrity issues now goes to court

Politicians should sell policies in rallies, not violence and insults

The political class should demonstrate a harmonised campaign and the electorate must also be seen as champions of peace, irrespective of their political affiliations.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 2 months ago

Politicians should sell policies in rallies, not violence and insults

Needed: A degree of honesty at IEBC vetting

Being a lawyer of good standing, Chebukati should have used the Mong’are “precedent” and similarly cleared Jimmi.

By Peter Kimani 2 months ago

Needed: A degree of honesty at IEBC vetting

Sonko fights gazettement of cleared governor hopefuls

Sonko wants the IEBC, Returning Officer Mombasa and the AG compelled to receive his nomination forms and clear him pending hearing and determination of the applications.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Sonko fights gazettement of cleared governor hopefuls

24 governors to defend seats, as 10 senators seek top county jobs

Some of the senators are seeking to succeed some of the 21 governors whose second terms in office are ending in 61 days.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

24 governors to defend seats, as 10 senators seek top county jobs

Omtatah: Block people with tainted pasts from vying

Omtatah has trained his guns on business persons who were implicated in the Covid-19 supplies scandal.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Omtatah: Block people with tainted pasts from vying

Clerics call for peaceful election campaigns

The religious leaders cautioned politicians against making disparaging remarks against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and judicial officers.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Clerics call for peaceful election campaigns

IEBC wants petition to bar Malala from vying trashed

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) argues that the Kakamega court lacks the jurisdiction to determine the case.

By Robert Amalemba Waswani 2 months ago

IEBC wants petition to bar Malala from vying trashed

Matiang'i says State can't shut down internet during elections

The CS warned that the government will not stand back and watch as some people interfere with the rights of the majority.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Matiang'i says State can't shut down internet during elections

Issuing title deeds, creation of locations frozen over disputes

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said the moratorium that will affect sub-counties, locations and sub-locations with ongoing disputes will allow for more consultations.

By George Kaimenyi 2 months ago

Issuing title deeds, creation of locations frozen over disputes

Newcomers and veterans battle it out for Kihika's seat in Nakuru

Businesswoman Tabitha Karanja and several newcomers have been cleared to contest.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago

Newcomers and veterans battle it out for Kihika's seat in Nakuru

Independent aspirants in Nyanza and Western walking a tightrope

The independents are deemed as spoilers keen to weaken coalitions.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Independent aspirants in Nyanza and Western walking a tightrope

Uhuru, don't believe your own hype, country isn't doing well

From his Madaraka Day speech, President Uhuru Kenyatta comes across as a believer in his own hype.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Uhuru, don't believe your own hype, country isn't doing well

Why good governance is critical for Kenya's prosperity

Political goodwill is essential in ensuring we uphold good governance at both levels of government.

By Phyllis Wakiaga 2 months ago

Why good governance is critical for Kenya's prosperity

Aukot to fight IEBC rejection in court

Aukot’s bid was rejected because he did not submit duly filled forms bearing names, signatures, identity cards or passport numbers of at least 2,000 voters.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Aukot to fight IEBC rejection in court

German firms root for stability

German companies said they hope for a peaceful election that will not destabilise business.

By Peter Theuri 2 months ago

German firms root for stability

Has the milkman found his match in Chebukati or has the cow refused?

resident Wa Iria 2022, the billboards declared. And in that way, the Murang’a governor, wearing a closed-mouth smile, declared his intention to be the Fifth!

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Has the milkman found his match in Chebukati or has the cow refused?

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