KENYA NEWS

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has blamed President Kenyatta for his woes, claiming that he is out to frustrate his bid for Nairobi governor. Sakaja, the UDA party candidate for Nairobi governor, claims that Kenyatta coerced the Commission for University Education (CUE) to revoke the recognition of…

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has suffered another setback in his quest to become the next Nairobi governor. This comes after the Commission for University Education (CUE) on Wednesday revoked the recognition of Sakaja's Bachelor of Science in Management Degree from Uganda’s Team University. CUE…

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has stepped down from the race to defend her seat in the August 9th general elections. The announcement was made by the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate Raila Odinga at a campaign rally in Mutha town in Kitui County on Wednesday. Odinga,…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Dispute Resolution Committee has dismissed a petition seeking to have Polycarp Igathe disqualified from the Nairobi governor’s race. In a ruling on Wednesday, the panel noted that the complaint filed by George Bush lacked merit and that he…

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has responded to questions about the legitimacy of the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s degree. On Wednesday, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein said the presidential returning officer Wafula Chebukati, who…

Two voters have lodged a complaint before the IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee seeking to have Wavinya Ndeti barred from vying for the Machakos gubernatorial seat in the upcoming elections. Gideon Ngewa and Kisilu Mutisya have questioned the validity of the academic qualifications of Wavinya, who…

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate Raila Odinga has exuded confidence that he will win the upcoming elections by a wide margin. Odinga, 77, rubbished Deputy President William Ruto’s claims that there is a plot to rig the August 9th election in his favor, saying the UDA…

A Kenyan long-distance athlete who has been languishing in a Mexican jail for months is appealing for help to secure his release and return home. Rerimoi Barsitei, who hails from Keturwo in Barwesa ward, Baringo County, was reportedly arrested on February 14th last year alongside a group of Mexican…

Deputy President William Ruto-led UDA party has called for a scrutiny of Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s academic qualifications. UDA secretary-general Veronica Maina says there is a need to look into the authenticity of the academic credentials of Odinga…

Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Karanja Kibicho has dismissed claims that funds meant for the ‘Kazi Mtaani’ program were being diverted to political campaigns. This comes after leaders allied to Deputy President William Ruto alleged that the government was underpaying youths hired under the…