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Kenyan Fugitive to be Extradited to the US to Face Drug and Wildlife Trafficking Charges

Kenyan fugitive Badru Aziz Saleh is set to be extradited to the United States to face drug and wildlife trafficking charges. Saleh, who was arrested on May 30th near the Kenya-Somalia border while trying to flee the c…

Jun 7, 2022

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Azimio Manifesto: Raila to Declare Corruption a Threat to National Security in First 100 Days in Office

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate on Monday unveiled a 10-point manifesto where he pledged to declare corruption a threat to national security in his first 100 days in office. Odinga, wh…

Jun 6, 2022

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IEBC Revokes Nomination Certificate of Presidential Aspirant Walter Mong'are

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revoked the clearance certificate of the Umoja Summit Party presidential candidate Walter Mong’are. Mong’are, who was the first candidate to be cleared to vie…

Jun 6, 2022

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Presidential Candidates to Get At Least 10 Bodyguards Each

The government will provide each of the presidential candidates in the August 9th elections with at least 10 armed police officers to ensure their safety. Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has set aside mor…

Jun 6, 2022

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Businessman Jimi Wanjigi Disqualified from Presidential Race over Lack of a University Degree

Safina Party’s Jimi Wanjigi has been disqualified from the August 9th presidential race over lack of a university degree. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati also said W…

Jun 6, 2022

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Sonko Sues IEBC for Blocking His Bid for Mombasa Governor

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has sued the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for barring him from vying for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the August 9th general elections. Through lawyer…

Jun 6, 2022

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IEBC Disqualifies Ekuru Aukot from August 9th Presidential Race

Thirdway Alliance party leader Dr. Ekuru Aukot has been disqualified from the August 9th presidential race for failing to meet the stringent nomination rules for a presidential candidate. Aukot, who appeared before th…

Jun 5, 2022

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Raila and Ruto Appoint Kindiki Brothers as Presidential Agents

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has appointed lawyer Saitabu Ole Kanchori as his Chief Agent in the August 9th presidential election. Kanchori will be deputized by Nyeri Deputy…

Jun 5, 2022

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IEBC Clears Raila to Run for President

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua have been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to vie for the presidenc…

Jun 5, 2022

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I Do Not Have Access to IEBC Servers, ICT CS Joe Mucheru Says

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has dismissed claims that he is involved in a plot to rig the August 9th general elections in favor of the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga. Mu…

Jun 4, 2022

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Polycarp Igathe Cleared By IEBC to Run for Nairobi Governor

Businessman Polycarp Igathe and his running mate Prof. Philip Kaloki have been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to vie for the Nairobi governor’s seat on August 9th. Speaking after…

Jun 4, 2022

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Kenyan Comedian Elsa Majimbo Named in Forbes Africa's Top 30 Under 30 List

Internet comedian Elsa Majimbo is among four Kenyans featured in Forbes Africa’s 2022 list of the top 30 under 30 individuals on the continent. Majimbo, 20, made it to the list alongside 27-year-old Ruguru Kimani, e-g…

Jun 4, 2022

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IEBC Disqualifies Sonko from Vying for Mombasa Governor Seat

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been disqualified from contesting for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the August 9th elections. Speaking at a media briefing on Saturday, Independent Electoral and Boundaries C…

Jun 4, 2022

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IEBC Clears Ruto to Vie for President on August 9th

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared Deputy President William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua to vie for the presidency in the August 9th general elections. Ruto, who is seekin…

Jun 4, 2022

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Chief Justice Martha Koome Warns IEBC Against Repeating 2017 Mistakes

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to address the mistakes that led to the nullification of the 2017 presidential election. Speaking during a breakfast meet…

Jun 3, 2022

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Kalonzo Formally Withdraws from Presidential Race After Rejoining Azimio

A day after he announced his return to the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has formally withdrawn from the August 9th presidential race. Wiper Democratic Movement Party on Frida…

Jun 3, 2022

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Court Orders Moi’s Grandson to Pay Sh1.5 Million Annually in Child Support to Former Wife

A Nakuru court has ordered Collins Kibet Moi, the eldest grandson of the late former President Daniel Arap Moi, to pay Sh1.5 million annually (Sh125,000 per month) to support his two children with former wife Gladys J…

Jun 3, 2022

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Kalonzo Drops His Presidential Bid, Rejoins Azimio-One Kenya Coalition

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dropped his presidential bid and rejoined the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party. Musyoka, who quit the coalition two weeks ago after losing the running mate position to N…

Jun 2, 2022

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Ruto to Boycott Upcoming Presidential Debate over Media Bias

Deputy President William Ruto has announced he will not attend the planned presidential debate, citing media bias against his campaign. In a statement, WSR Campaign Communications Director Hussein Mohammed claimed tha…

Jun 2, 2022

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Court Freezes 18 Prime Properties, 7 Cars Belonging to Former Kiambu Governor Waititu

The High Court has ordered the freezing of 18 prime properties and seven vehicles belonging to former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu. Lady Justice Esther Maina issued the orders pending the hearing and determinatio…

Jun 2, 2022