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Four Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials have been fired for being involved in electoral malpractice. This comes after they were found holding a meeting with some candidates in Kanyikela ward, Ndiwa constituency on Sunday. The four include a presiding officer in charge…

The new United States Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman has expressed confidence in the preparation for Tuesday’s general election. In her first media briefing on Sunday, Whitman said the US looks forward to a free, fair and transparent electoral process as well as a peaceful transition of power…

President Kenyatta has warned Kenyans against electing Deputy President William Ruto in the upcoming election. Speaking during his farewell tour of Nyeri and Murang’a counties on Saturday, Kenyatta asked residents not to make the mistake of choosing Ruto, saying he is not a trustworthy leader and…

New United States Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman says the recent advisory warning American citizens against travel to Kisumu during the August 9th general election was a “routine security alert”. Speaking at her first media briefing on Sunday, Whitman clarified that the advisory does not in…

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…