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Ann Waiguru Re-elected as Kirinyaga Governor in Hotly-Contested Race

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has been re-elected. Waiguru successfully defended her seat following a highly-contested race that saw her beat her main competitor outgoing Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngiric…

Aug 12, 2022

Kenya

Transition Team Announces Swearing-in Date of President-Elect Will Be a Public Holiday

The Assumption of Office of the President Committee on Friday held its inaugural meeting to make preparations for handing over by the outgoing President to the President-elect. Addressing the media at Harambee House…

Aug 12, 2022

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List of Winners for Governor Elections

Following Tuesday’s general election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has declared the winners of various gubernatorial elections. In Homa Bay County, Gladys Wanga trounced former Nairobi go…

Aug 12, 2022

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Raila’s Brother Oburu Odinga Clinches Siaya Senate Seat

East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Dr. Oburu Odinga has won the Siaya senate seat. Oburu, who is the elder brother of Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate Raila Odinga, emerged the…

Aug 12, 2022

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Gladys Wanga Elected First Female Governor in Nyanza After Beating Evans Kidero in Homa Bay

Gladys Wanga has won the Homa Bay gubernatorial election, making history as the first female governor in the Nyanza region which has six counties. The immediate former Homa Bay Woman Representative was declared the wi…

Aug 12, 2022

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Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto Airlifted to Nairobi for Treatment

Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto is currently admitted at Nairobi Hospital where he has been undergoing treatment for acute flu. Ruto, who is seeking to recapture the Bomet governor’s seat on a Chama Cha Mashinani (CC…

Aug 11, 2022

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Former Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri Makes a Comeback in Parliament

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri has made a comeback in parliament following Tuesday’s general election. Kiunjuri, who is the leader of The Service Party (TSP), was on Thursday declared the winner…

Aug 11, 2022

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IEBC Releases First Constituency-verified Presidential Election Results

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released the first constituency-verified presidential results. The results for Webuye East Constituency in Bungoma County were read out on Thursday evening b…

Aug 11, 2022

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UDA's Kimani Ngunjiri Loses Bahati MP Seat to Newcomer Irene Njoki of Jubilee Party

Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto, has lost his seat to Jubilee Party’s 'Mrembo' Irene Njoki. Njoki, a novice in politics, was declared the winner of the Bahati parliamentary sea…

Aug 11, 2022

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DCI Dispatches an Elite Squad to Hunt Down MP Didmus Barasa Who's Wanted for Murder

A specialized team of sleuths from the elite Crime Research & Intelligence Bureau and the Homicide department has been dispatched to search for Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who is wanted for murder. On Thursday, the Dir…

Aug 11, 2022

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Kenya National Assembly: List of Winners So Far

At least 14 million out of the 22.1 million registered voters turned out to elect new leaders in Tuesday's general election, representing a 64.5 percent voter turnout. The voting exercise was largely peaceful and tall…

Aug 11, 2022

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SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri Wins Kasarani MP Seat on Independent Ticket

SportPesa CEO Capt. Ronald Karauri has won the Kasarani parliamentary seat on an independent ticket. Karauri was declared the winner after gaining 32,406 votes closely, followed by UDA’s John Njoroge Kamau (30,444 vot…

Aug 11, 2022

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Aden Duale Among MPs Who Have Retained Their Seats

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has retained his seat after being declared the winner of Tuesday’s election. Duale, who was defending his seat on a UDA party ticket, garnered a total of 9,905 votes ahead of his competi…

Aug 11, 2022

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SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri Poised to Win Kasarani MP Seat on an Independent Ticket

SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri is poised to win the Kasarani Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) seat. Unofficial results show Karauri, who was vying as an independent candidate, has garnered 32,315 votes ahead of hi…

Aug 10, 2022

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IEBC: 14 Million Kenyans Voted Electronically in Tuesday’s General Election

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says 14 million out of the 22 million registered voters cast their votes in Tuesday’s general election, representing a 65.4 percent voter turnout. Speaking during…

Aug 10, 2022

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Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni Accepts Defeat After Losing to UDA Candidate

Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has failed in his bid to defend the Ndaragua parliamentary seat. Kioni conceded defeat to his competitor George Gachagua of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party eve…

Aug 10, 2022

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National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya Accepts Defeat in Kipiriri MP Race

National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya has accepted defeat in the Kipipiri parliamentary race. Kimunya, who was defending his seat on a Jubilee Party ticket, on Wednesday thanked his constituents for according…

Aug 10, 2022

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Veteran Politician Naomi Shaban Concedes Defeat in Taita Taveta MP Race

Veteran politician Naomi Shaban has conceded defeat in the race for the Taita Taveta parliamentary seat. Shaban, who has represented the constituency in Parliament for 20 years and was defending her seat on a Jubilee…

Aug 10, 2022

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Lang’ata MP Nixon Korir Concedes to His Main Rival, Comedian Jalang’o

Lang'ata MP Nixon Korir has conceded defeat and congratulated his main rival comedian Felix Odiwor, alias Jalang’o. Korir, who was defending his seat on a UDA party ticket, says his own tally shows Jalang’o is poised…

Aug 10, 2022

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Nakuru East MP David Gikaria Arrested for Assaulting and Injuring a Voter

Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a voter. Confirming his arrest, Nakuru County Police Commander Peter Mwanzo said the MP assaulted and injured a voter at a police station in…

Aug 9, 2022