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Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate on Monday unveiled a 10-point manifesto where he pledged to declare corruption a threat to national security in his first 100 days in office. Odinga, who is trying his luck at the presidency for the fifth time, said his administration…

The government will provide each of the presidential candidates in the August 9th elections with at least 10 armed police officers to ensure their safety. Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has set aside more than 200 officers drawn from the General Service Unit, Kenya Police,…

Safina Party’s Jimi Wanjigi has been disqualified from the August 9th presidential race over lack of a university degree. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati also said Wanjigi failed to submit the required number of signatures of registered voters who…

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has sued the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for barring him from vying for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the August 9th general elections. Through lawyer John Khaminwa, Sonko termed the electoral commission’s decision to block him from…

Thirdway Alliance party leader Dr. Ekuru Aukot has been disqualified from the August 9th presidential race for failing to meet the stringent nomination rules for a presidential candidate. Aukot, who appeared before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at Bomas of Kenya on…

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has appointed lawyer Saitabu Ole Kanchori as his Chief Agent in the August 9th presidential election. Kanchori will be deputized by Nyeri Deputy Governor Dr. Caroline Karugu, Prof. Isaiah Wa Kindiki, Dr. Oduor Ong’wen, and…

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua have been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to vie for the presidency in the August 9th elections. Accompanied by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and…

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has dismissed claims that he is involved in a plot to rig the August 9th general elections in favor of the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga. Mucheru termed claims that he has access to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries…

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).…