KENYA NEWS

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has dismissed claims that President Kenyatta stripped of and reassigned him Deputy President William Ruto’s responsibilities. Matiang’i termed the allegations as irresponsible and reckless, adding that a time is coming when the county needs to be told the…

The Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential running mate selection panel will on Monday and Tuesday vet the 11 candidates shortlisted for the position. The panel’s chairperson Dr. Noah Wekesa said the team has already decided on the criteria and modalities for arriving at the final three…

Three more names have been added to the shortlist of the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga’s running mate. They include Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya (Party of National Unity), Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (Jubilee), and his Kakamega counterpart…

Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed calls to resign over claims of absconding his duties and undermining the government he serves. Ruto termed demands by President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to resign as totally unfounded, stating that he has discharged his mandate as the deputy…

Police in Nairobi have opened an investigation following a series of robberies targeting MPesa shops. Armed robbers on Thursday morning raided four MPesa shops within the Kamukunji area in Nairobi and made away with a total of Sh1.3 million, according to police reports. Police said the affected…

The United States says it does not have a preferred presidential candidate and will not take sides in the upcoming elections in Kenya. The US, through her embassy in Nairobi, urged Kenya to ensure that the August 9th election is free, fair, and peaceful. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the US…

The panel tasked to select Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga’s running mate has shortlisted eight candidates for interview. The eight were picked from a list of 21 applicants while the rest were disqualified since their names were not forwarded by the…

Independent, Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced the process of verifying the voter register ahead of the August 9th general elections. The commission suspended voter registration in Kenya and diaspora until March 13th, 2023, to make the voter register available to the public…

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has dismissed election rigging claims by Deputy President William Ruto’s camp.  On Thursday, Ruto’s presidential campaign secretariat led by its director-general Governor Josphat Nanok questioned Mucheru’s decision to publicly declare support for the Azimio La…

Popular comedian Felix Odiwuor, alias Jalang’o, says he expects to spend about Sh40 million on his campaigns ahead of the August 9th elections. Jalang’o, who is eyeing the Lang’ata parliamentary seat on an ODM party ticket, said most of the funds will go towards the logistics of the campaign. “It…