Kenya Headlines
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:45:00 +0300Too 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
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:30:15 +0300President-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.
Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:56:41 +0300We're winning this election, Wajackoya says
Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoya says he is confident of winning the election.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 23:34:52 +0300Another altercation at Bomas as Anti-riot police step in
The Standard has established that Azimios chief agent has taken issue with happenings inside the auditorium, appearing very agitated.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:37:55 +0300Chebukati starts releasing official presidential results
The commissions Chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Thursday announced the first verified presidential results from Webuye East Constituency, Bungoma County.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:54:05 +0300Early parliamentary results: Here are the winners
Suna East MP (ODM) Junet Mohammed retains seat with 26,516 votes against closest rival Elias Okumu with 4,808 votes; former Ruto aide Mary Kittany new Aldai MP
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:51:24 +0300Forms 34A submission: How counties are faring
26,579 polling stations have submitted Forms 34A out of the 46,229 polling stations nationwide by 10.00 pm.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:08:08 +0300IEBC Presidential election results start streaming in
Results based on Form 34A have started coming in from polling stations.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:20:53 +0300Court suspends orders for IEBC to use manual register
Court of Appeal suspends earlier High Court order to IEBC to use manual voter registers in tomorrow's election.
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:01:57 +030011 petitioners seek to block Ruto, Rigathi swearing in if elected
Last month, the Anti-Corruption Court ordered the legislator who is incumbent Mathira Member of Parliament to forfeit Sh202 million for being proceeds of corruption.
Sat, 06 Aug 2022 18:21:14 +0300Ruto to Uhuru: You don't have to worry that I will outperform you
UDA presidential candidate Ruto pledges to unite country and empower low-income earners; says hell commit to constitutionalism regardless of poll results.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:35:00 +0300They promised; delivered some; failed in others
The life of the Jubilee administration is coming to an end in three days. A look back at the pledges they made and the effort made to realise them presents a mixed bag of fortunes.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:55:00 +0300Revealed: Hidden audit unearths 'ghost' returning officers
KPMG: The mysterious ROs are referred to as ‘Embakasi South clerks and ‘IT users in the IEBC official Integrated Database Management System.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:23:25 +0300Trouble in Wajackoyah party, Justina says will support the opposite side if need arises
Roots Partys running mate also came forward and dismissed the endorsement allegations.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:25:00 +0300Money, blood and 'romance' dominate latest parties' nomination list
The unholy ingredients of money, sex and bloodline were major determinants in securing party nomination to Parliament or the County Assembly.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:32:53 +0300Junet distances self from leaked audio on secret meeting with IEBC
Junet, through his Twitter handle, dismissed the audio terming it fake and invited investigative agencies to probe the matter.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:35:00 +0300Chiefs still rule the roost 12 years after adoption of devolved system
Critics says services under provincial administration should be put under the devolved system.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:06:58 +0300DCI and IEBC end row over Venezuelans arrested at JKIA
DCI and IEBC settle row over Venezuelan nationals arrests, commit to work together and resolve differences away from the public
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:01:45 +0300Azimio: We noticed two suspicious activities in IEBC election materials printing
commission disclosed that Agano Partys David Mwaure and his Roots party counterpart Prof George Wajackoyah did not send their representatives.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:28:14 +0300Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt
Our debt today is a challenge; we need to deal with it. We are not sitting pretty we are living beyond our means.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:31:51 +0300Twenty-four diplomats to attend presidential debate
Azimios secretariat spokesman Makau Mutua said their candidate would be having a town hall meeting with the electorate at Jericho Social Hall, Nairobi instead.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:02:33 +0300Stop drama and leave IEBC alone, Ruto tells DCI boss Kinoti
Deputy President William Ruto has lashed out at the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti asking him to keep off election matters.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:03:45 +0300Wafula Chebukati: Stop harassment of election personnel
Chebukati says the release of the three Venezuelans was conditional as they have to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Unit next week and likely to affect the performance of their duties.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0300Is Wajackoyah too high on Cannabis math?
A Standard Checkpoint fact-check finds George Wajackoyah's numbers on Cannabis Sativa farming too high.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:22:08 +0300Omanyala to blame for visa delay, Athletics Kenya says
AK in a statement says the 100M sprinter was expected to undertake an individual assessment test at the Embassys visa section to which he did not comply.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 21:33:52 +0300Nassir snubs Mombasa governorship debate as opponents promise goodies
Candidates were taken to task on their agendas and policies for Mombasa County should they be elected in the August 9 General Election.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:32:08 +0300Seven candidates nominated by JSC for appellate court judge appointment
JSC picks Luka Kimaru, Paul Mwaniki, Lydia Achode, and four others for presidential appointment as Court of Appeal judges.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:49:30 +0300I'm talking to you as VC for the last time, Prof Wainaina tells KU students
This is the last day Im talking to you as a VC. I understand a new council is being formed to that effect.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:43:30 +0300Nairobi debate: Polycarp Igathe and Johnson Sakaja tear into each other
The integrity question took the centre stage during the Nairobi Governors debate as the two front runners Polycarp Igathe and Johnson Sakaja took on each other.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:27:33 +0300NMS, Corruption and garbage top Nairobi debate as governorship candidates lay plans for the city
#NairobiGovDebate2022: Those who showed up were independent candidate Esther Waringa, UPAs Kenneth Nyamwamu, Usawa Kwa Wote party's Nancy Mwadime and Safinas Harman Grewall.