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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…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed Deputy President William Ruto’s claims that there is a plot by the government to interfere with next week’s elections. Addressing the press on Friday, Matiang’i termed the allegations by the deputy president as cheap and ridiculous, saying…

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has warned Kenyans and corporates against using memes for commercial purposes without obtaining consent from the owners. In a statement on Friday, KECOBO executive director Edward Sigei said that the use of memes by some Kenyan corporates on social media platforms…