KENYA NEWS

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 their clearance on Saturday, the two said they are ready to hit the road in order…

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-gamer Sylvia Gathoni (23), and Mukuru Clean Stoves founder Charlot Magayi (28).…

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 Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati said all aspirants who were…

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 seeking the presidency on a UDA party ticket, was presented with a clearance certificate…

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 meeting with news editors on Friday, Koome called on the commission to ensure that all…

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he announced his return to the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has formally withdrawn from the August 9th presidential race.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 Friday said that Musyoka, who was scheduled to present his documents to the Independent…

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 Jeruto Tagi. Principal Magistrate Benjamin Limo ruled that Jeruto proved that Kibet…

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 Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua, says he made the decision after extensive…

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 that media houses have been biased in covering the Kenya Kwanza Alliance campaigns…

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 determination of a case filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) which is…