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TIFA Poll: Raila, Sakaja Most Popular Presidential and Governor Candidates Respectively in Nairobi County

A new poll by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) has placed Raila Odinga as the most popular presidential candidate in Nairobi County which has 2.41 million registered voters. The study shows the Azimio La Umoja-O…

Aug 2, 2022

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Jubilee Party’s Maina Waruinge Quits Embakasi East MP Race, Declares Support for UDA's Francis Mureithi

Jubilee Party candidate for the Embakasi East Parliamentary seat Maina Waruinge has dropped his bid and declared support for his rival Francis Mureithi of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Waruinge officiall…

Aug 2, 2022

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MV Uhuru II: President Uhuru Witnesses the Floatation of First Kenyan-Made Ship

President Kenyatta on Tuesday witnessed the floatation of the new MV Uhuru II ferry wagon, the first ship to be made in Kenya by Kenyans. The 100-meter vessel with a capacity of carrying up to 22 wagons and an estimat…

Aug 2, 2022

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Raila, Ruto to Run Parallel Vote Tallying Centres

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya and the Kenya Kwanza coalitions have announced they will run parallel tallying centres during the August 9th general elections. The two leading camps said they will deploy agents to each of t…

Aug 2, 2022

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Eight Suspects Arrested over Hate Leaflets Circulated in Eldoret

Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the hate leaflets warning some communities to leave Uasin Gishu County ahead of the August 9th general elections. Speaking on Tuesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fr…

Aug 2, 2022

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Naivas and Quickmart Supermarkets to Close All Outlets Countrywide on Election Day

Naivas and Quickmart supermarkets have announced they will close all their branches across the country on Election Day. The two leading retailers said the closure is meant to allow their employees and partners to exer…

Aug 1, 2022

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President Uhuru Commissions Sh24 Billion Karimenu II Dam in Kiambu

President Kenyatta has officially commissioned the Sh24 billion Karimenu II Dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County which has been under construction since 2019. The 59-meter high dam occupying 600 acres of land is expect…

Aug 1, 2022

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Ruto Welcomes President Uhuru's Pledge to Hand Over Power to the People’s Choice

Deputy President William Ruto has hailed President Kenyatta’s announcement that he will hand over power to whoever wins the presidency in the August 9th general elections. Speaking at a campaign rally in Baringo Count…

Aug 1, 2022

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New US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman Finally Arrives in Nairobi

Billionaire Margaret “Meg” Whitman has finally arrived in Nairobi to take up her role as the new American ambassador to Kenya. Her arrival comes two weeks after the US Senate approved her appointment as the American r…

Aug 1, 2022

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Gov’t Orders Closure of Schools on Tuesday to Pave Way for General Elections

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has directed all basic education institutions to close on Tuesday to pave the way for the general election slated for August 9th. Magoha, who had on Sunday indicated tha…

Aug 1, 2022

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US Pharmaceutical Company Tonix to Conduct Monkeypox Vaccine Trials in Kenya

US pharmaceutical company Toxin has picked Kenya for a pilot study and vaccine trial for monkeypox and smallpox. Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, will partner with the Ke…

Aug 1, 2022

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Karua Tells Off Ruto over Claims That His Life is in Danger

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential running mate Martha Karua has told off Deputy President William Ruto over claims that his life and those of his family are in danger. Karua, who spoke on Sunday after a…

Jul 31, 2022

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PS Kibicho Dismisses Claims of Gov't Buying ID Cards Ahead of August 9th Elections

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has dismissed claims that the government plans to use local administrators to rig the August 9th general elections. Kibicho termed the allegations made by a section of lead…

Jul 31, 2022

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Kalonzo Rejects Ruto’s Request to Ditch Raila

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected Deputy President William Ruto’s plea to ditch the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition and join the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. Speaking during a campaign rally in Kitui Count…

Jul 31, 2022

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NCIC Pleads with Uhuru, Ruto to Stop Creating Tension Ahead the Upcoming Elections

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has appealed to President Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto to stop creating tension ahead of the August 9th general elections. Citing the recent public…

Jul 31, 2022

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Uhuru to Ruto: Stop Lying to Kenyans That I Want to Kill You

President Kenyatta has fired back at Deputy President William Ruto, saying that he has no intention of harming him, his family or allies. Kenyatta, who spoke during the official commissioning of the Nairobi Expressway…

Jul 31, 2022

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President Uhuru Officially Commissions the Nairobi Expressway and Eastern Bypass

President Kenyatta has officially commissioned the Nairobi Expressway following the end of the trial period for motorists on Saturday. Speaking during its commissioning on Sunday, Kenyatta applauded all the stakeholde…

Jul 31, 2022

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Court Dismisses a Petition Challenging Wajackoyah's Presidential Candidature

The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed a petition challenging the presidential candidature of Roots Party leader Prof. George Wajackoyah. The petition had been filed by lawyer Bernard Odero Okello, who was seeking t…

Jul 30, 2022

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Matiang'i Says Gov't Will Not Shut Down Facebook During Elections

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed reports that the government intends to shut down the internet and social media platforms during the August 9th elections. Speaking on Saturday, Matiang’i insiste…

Jul 30, 2022

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Nairobi Expressway to Be Closed on Saturday as Trial Period Ends

The operator of the Nairobi Expressway has announced the closure of the road following the expiry of the trial period. Moja Expressway Company Limited says the highway will remain closed starting at 9.00 pm on Saturda…

Jul 30, 2022