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MP Didmus Barasa Allegedly Shoots and Kills Opponent's Aide

Police in Bungoma are in hot pursuit of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa after he allegedly shot and killed his competitor Brian Khaemba’s aide. Barasa is said to have shot Khaemba’s aide Brian Olunga at Chebukwabi polling s…

Aug 9, 2022

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IEBC Deploys Manual Register in 138 Polling Stations as 200 KIEMS Kits Malfunction

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says only 200 Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits have so far malfunctioned. IEBC Commissioner Justice Nyang’aya said claims that most of the…

Aug 9, 2022

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Gachagua Dismisses Reports Claiming He was Identified Manually to Vote

UDA presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed reports that he was identified manually after the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kit failed to identify him biometrically. While callin…

Aug 9, 2022

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2022 Elections: 6.5 Million Kenyans Cast Ballots by Midday, Voting Ongoing in the Diaspora

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says 6,567,869 Kenyans had cast ballots by midday on Tuesday, translating to about 30 percent of the total registered voters. In a media briefing, IEBC Vice Chair…

Aug 9, 2022

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IEBC Suspends Elections for Rongai MP After a Ballot Paper Mix-Up

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended elections for Rongai parliamentary seat until further notice. Nakuru County IEBC manager Joseph Mele said the suspension was occasioned by a mix-up…

Aug 9, 2022

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IEBC Suspends Elections for Mombasa and Kakamega Governor Seats

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended elections for the Mombasa and Kakamega gubernatorial seats until further notice. IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati said the move was due to errors d…

Aug 8, 2022

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Two Police Officers Among Suspects Arrested with Marked Ballot Papers in Narok

Three suspects, among them two police officers, have been arrested after they were reportedly found transporting marked ballot papers and other election materials in Kilgoris, Narok County. Narok County Police Command…

Aug 8, 2022

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Petition Filed to Block Ruto's Swearing-in If Elected President

11 petitioners have moved to the Supreme Court seeking to stop the swearing-in of UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua should they win the August 9th elections. Through their a…

Aug 8, 2022

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Kenya Supreme Court Declares Constituency Development Fund Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court has declared the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) Act unconstitutional. In a ruling on Monday, a five-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice…

Aug 8, 2022

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IEBC Fires Four Officials Found in a Secret Meeting with Candidates

Four Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials have been fired for being involved in electoral malpractice. This comes after they were found holding a meeting with some candidates in Kanyikela w…

Aug 8, 2022

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US Expresses Confidence in Kenya's Election Preparations

The new United States Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman has expressed confidence in the preparation for Tuesday’s general election. In her first media briefing on Sunday, Whitman said the US looks forward to a free…

Aug 7, 2022

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Don't Make the Mistake of Electing Ruto, President Uhuru Warns Kenyans

President Kenyatta has warned Kenyans against electing Deputy President William Ruto in the upcoming election. Speaking during his farewell tour of Nyeri and Murang’a counties on Saturday, Kenyatta asked residents not…

Aug 7, 2022

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New US Ambassador Margaret Whitman Clarifies Travel Advisory on Kisumu

New United States Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman says the recent advisory warning American citizens against travel to Kisumu during the August 9th general election was a “routine security alert”. Speaking at her…

Aug 7, 2022

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Former LSK President Allen Gichuhi Among Eight High Court Advocates Conferred with Senior Counsel Rank

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Gichuhi Allen Waiyaki is among eight advocates of the High Court of Kenya who have joined the Senior Counsel club. The eight were conferred with the coveted rank of Senior C…

Aug 7, 2022

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President Uhuru Makes Several Appointments to State Boards Ahead of His Retirement

President Kenyatta has made several appointments to State boards ahead of his retirement after the August 9th general election. Through a gazette notice published on August 5th, the president appointed Dr. Cecilia Mbi…

Aug 7, 2022

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Ruto to Uhuru: Kenya Will Be Safe in My Hands

Deputy President William Ruto has assured President Kenyatta that the country will be in safe hands if he wins the upcoming presidential election. Ruto, who is eyeing the presidency on a UDA party ticket, said Kenyatt…

Aug 6, 2022

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IEBC Warns Candidates Against Campaigning Outside Gazetted Period

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned candidates and political parties against engaging in campaigns following the expiry of the gazetted period. In a statement, the electoral commission sa…

Aug 6, 2022

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Uhuru: This Election Will be Won by Raila and Martha

President Kenyatta has urged the people of Mt Kenya region to vote for Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga in Tuesday’s elections. While exuding confidence that Odinga will be his s…

Aug 6, 2022

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Ruto Rejects Raila's Call for a Handshake After August 9th Elections

Deputy President William Ruto has responded to Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s pledge to have a handshake with his opponents after the August 9th general elections. Speaking d…

Aug 6, 2022

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I Have Seen Canaan, Raila Says in Final Appeal to Kenyans Ahead of Elections

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has made his final appeal to Kenyans ahead of Tuesday's general election. Speaking during his final campaign rally at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi…

Aug 6, 2022