KENYA NEWS

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 Counsel by President Kenyatta through a Gazette notice dated August 5th, 2022. “In…

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 Mbinya Mutuku and John Ogallo to be members of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption…

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 Kenyatta should have nothing to fear as he would be leaving the country in capable hands…

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 said the official campaign window closed at 6.00 pm on Saturday, warning that any…

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 successor, Kenyatta warned Mt. Kenya residents that they risk being left out if…

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 during his final campaign rally at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday, Odinga…

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 on Saturday, Odinga expressed confidence that the future is bright for Kenyans in…

Incoming United States Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman has presented her credentials to President Kenyatta. Whitman, who arrived in the country on Monday to officially begin her duty, presented her credentials during a brief ceremony at State House, Nairobi on Friday evening. Speaking during…

Deputy President William Ruto has written to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) alleging a plot by the government to interfere with next week’s elections. Through his national chief agent Senator Kithure Kindiki, Ruto claims that the government plans to suppress voter turnout in…

Jubilee candidate in the Embu gubernatorial race Emilio Kathuri has ditched the ruling party and joined Deputy President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of next week's general election. Ruto, who is seeking to succeed President Kenyatta, made the announcement via…