KENYA NEWS

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).…

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…