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Nigeria's Buhari promises fairness in anticipated election

Buhari told the U.N. that his goal is to entrench “a process of free, fair and transparent and credible elections through which Nigerians elect leaders of their choice.”

By AP 2 months ago

Nigeria's Buhari promises fairness in anticipated election

When Kaguthi rubber stamped ballots to avert a crisis

When Kaguthi rubber stamped ballots to avert a crisis

By Amos Kareithi 2 months ago

What elections have revealed about state of our democracy

What elections have revealed about state of our democracy

By Githieya Kimari 2 months ago

Okiya Omtatah: The making of a serial litigator

Okiya Omtatah: The making of a serial litigator

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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 3 months ago

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

Photos: Older citizens turn up to vote as youth opt-out

Senior citizens continue to defy age and failing health to choose their preferred candidates despite a decline in the number of young people registering and turning out to vote.

By Too Jared 3 months ago

Photos: Older citizens turn up to vote as youth opt-out

Chuka Igambang'ombe Returning Officer gone missing? Not true

Reports claiming that Chuka Igambang’ombe Returning Officer Josephine Mwiti went missing on Monday evening are untrue.

By Brian Okoth 3 months ago

Chuka Igambang'ombe Returning Officer gone missing? Not true

How to deal with election loss as a candidate or supporter

Kagondu advises friends and family of people affected by election loss to allow them to vent out when necessary.

By David Njaaga 3 months ago

How to deal with election loss as a candidate or supporter

Raila: Presidential election results have subjected Kenya to global shame

Raila Odinga has said that IEBC commissioners’ differences on poll outcome have subjected Kenya to shame globally.

3 months ago

Raila: Presidential election results have subjected Kenya to global shame

All is set for school games to resume after two-week break

All is set for the restart of school games after a two-week break (mid-term) to pave way for the General election that culminated last Monday

3 months ago

All is set for school games to resume after two-week break

List: Governors-elect who will be sworn in on August 25

Twenty-six (26) governors-elect will be sworn in on Thursday, August 25.

3 months ago

List: Governors-elect who will be sworn in on August 25

Embassies, High Commissions in Nairobi laud Kenya for peaceful polls

Russia joins other embassies in Nairobi lauding the country for a peaceful election.

3 months ago

Embassies, High Commissions in Nairobi laud Kenya for peaceful polls

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 3 months ago

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

IEBC staff grilled, in court over poll flaws

IEBC officials in Mombasa and Kilifi were charged last Wednesday with electoral malpractices.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

IEBC staff grilled, in court over poll flaws

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

One outstanding lesson we are yet to learn from these presidential elections is that there is something fundamentally wrong with the first-past-the-post electoral system method.

By Gado 3 months ago

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

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

Electoral preparations were better than 2017, though voter registration and education didn’t quite pan out as planned.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 months ago

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

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 Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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

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 Associated Press 3 months ago

Ruto taps 10 independent candidates to consolidate influence in Parliament

Governors: Some left the city and met their Waterloos at the village

Simba Arati is Kisii County governor-elect after garnering 270,928 votes to floor seven competitors, including Ezekiel Machogu of UDA who finished second with 82,104 votes.

By Josphat Thiongó 3 months ago

Governors: Some left the city and met their Waterloos at the village

Raila Odinga gets more votes in Tiaty, Baringo than William Ruto

Raila Odinga got more votes in Tiaty Constituency, Baringo County than what his main rival William Ruto had.

By Dominic Omondi 3 months ago

Raila Odinga gets more votes in Tiaty, Baringo than William Ruto

Why we should reform our voting system

The winner’s first task is to make the loser comfortable, and feel part of this no longer young nation.

By Demas Kiprono 3 months ago

Why we should reform our voting system

Why 2022 elections are a great leap in Kenya's political culture

Despite the obvious low voter turnout, Kenyans have conducted themselves with great civility before, during and after the elections.

By Moses Nyamori 3 months ago

Why 2022 elections are a great leap in Kenya's political culture

Raila, Ruto votes in the 6 constituencies announced by Chebukati

In the six constituencies whose results have been declared, Ruto of UDA is in the lead with 101,224 votes.

By Associated Press 3 months ago

Raila, Ruto votes in the 6 constituencies announced by Chebukati

List of more than 85 MPs-elect confirmed so far

At least 85 parliamentary seat candidates have already been declared elected in their respective constituencies.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

List of more than 85 MPs-elect confirmed so far

Hunt for suspects who caned locals for failing to vote

The suspects include boda boda operators who apparently stopped residents and demanded to confirm if they had voted in Tuesday’s polls.

By Standard Checkpoint 3 months ago

Hunt for suspects who caned locals for failing to vote

Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

The August 9, 2022 voter was caught between hope and hopelessness.

By Xinhua 3 months ago

Polls have revealed disconnect between voters and politicians

Orderly elections proof of our democratic maturity

In many places, people moved from one tent to another trying to find out where their names fell in alphabetical order. It was time-consuming.

By Standard Checkpoint 3 months ago

Orderly elections proof of our democratic maturity

List: Number of MP seats that UDA Party has won so far

UDA has already won at least 34 elective seats in the National Assembly in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Associated Press 3 months ago

List: Number of MP seats that UDA Party has won so far

Senior citizens defy age, failing health to choose preferred leaders

In Baringo County, Targok Cheptoo, 102, was ferried to Kimorok Primary School polling station where she voted.

By Joakim Bwana 3 months ago

Senior citizens defy age, failing health to choose preferred leaders

Major towns deserted as traders, service providers close for polls

In Baringo County, businesses were shut down to allow residents to go and vote.

By Caroline Gaita 3 months ago

Major towns deserted as traders, service providers close for polls

Vote for upright leaders, vote for better tomorrow

Voting is a one-day event, but neighbours are forever. Vote peacefully. Vote wisely.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Vote for upright leaders, vote for better tomorrow

US Ambassador to Kenya: I will expedite VISA application process

Last week, the US embassy in Kenya released an advisory security alert to its citizens in Kisumu, warning of possible election-related chaos.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

US Ambassador to Kenya: I will expedite VISA application process

Western politicians target last-minute deciders on final day of campaigns

Malala called on residents to support his bid by turning out in large numbers and voting for him. He said he had the solution to the problems facing residents.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Western politicians target last-minute deciders on final day of campaigns

Vote wisely, your choice will be with you for the next five years

Who will equitably and fairly share the national cake including opportunities for appointments and ensure fair and equitable geographical representation?

By Vincent Kejitan 3 months ago

Vote wisely, your choice will be with you for the next five years

Raila Odinga: I won't target my political rivals

Raila Odinga said on Saturday that he’ll embrace reconciliation in his government should he win the Tuesday, August 9 presidential election.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Raila Odinga: I won't target my political rivals

Why opinion polls may count for nothing in the General Election

Unexplained disparities in the surveys show why they deserve to be dismissed for failing to remain consistent. The kind of gaffes pollsters make every time they appear on TV are mindboggling.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Why opinion polls may count for nothing in the General Election

Presidential candidates commit to peaceful elections

The four presidential candidates in this year’s Kenya’s general election have committed to peaceful polls.

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

Presidential candidates commit to peaceful elections

DP Ruto: Night meetings held to plot my loss on election day

DP Ruto has alleged that the government is fully out to ensure he loses the presidential election on August 9.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

DP Ruto: Night meetings held to plot my loss on election day

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 Benjamin Imende 3 months ago

George Wajackoyah: Roots Party moles telling lies about me

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 3 months ago

Matiang'i declares Tuesday, August 9 a public holiday

Court directs IEBC to provide manual register in next week's polls

The High Court on Wednesday directed the IEBC to provide a manual register during the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Court directs IEBC to provide manual register in next week's polls

Petition filed seeking to bar Sakaja, Gachagua, Kidero from polls

They say the case has resulted in easy clearance of candidates by the electoral body, a fact that has seen Kenyans elect rogue leaders in 2013 and 2017.

By Philip Mwakio and Willis Oketch 3 months ago

Petition filed seeking to bar Sakaja, Gachagua, Kidero from polls

We're just doing what we did in 2017, Kibicho to Ruto

PS Kibicho has told DP Ruto that senior State officers participating in election campaigns is not new, and that it happened in 2017.

By Jectone Oyoo 3 months ago

We're just doing what we did in 2017, Kibicho to Ruto

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 3 months ago

IEBC: How we'll transmit presidential results

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