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Observers play critical role in elections by validating results

Regional observers include the EAC, Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the African Union.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 12 days ago

Observers play critical role in elections by validating results

Jakaya Kikwete to head EAC election observers in Kenya

Jakaya Kikwete to head EAC election observers in Kenya

By Grace Ng'ang'a 14 days ago

Junet distances self from leaked audio on secret meeting with IEBC

Junet distances self from leaked audio on secret meeting with IEBC

By Grace Ng'ang'a 15 days ago

Sakaja tells Matiang'i, Kibicho to keep off succession politics

Sakaja tells Matiang'i, Kibicho to keep off succession politics

By Grace Ng'ang'a 15 days ago

Opinion poll show Raila and Ruto neck to neck in State House race

"Neither Raila nor Ruto will be able to secure an outright, first-round win, though combined, their total figure would probably have at least double to bring this about,” TIFA states.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 17 days ago

Opinion poll show Raila and Ruto neck to neck in State House race

TIFA: Raila ahead of Ruto in presidential race

Raila Odinga is ahead of Deputy President William Ruto in the August 9, 2022 presidential race, a TIFA poll shows.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 17 days ago

TIFA: Raila ahead of Ruto in presidential race

Serah Kioko takes over as acting Clerk National Assembly

The outgoing Clerk of the National Assembly Michael Sialai has officially handed over to Ms Kioko making her the seventh clerk of the National Assembly of the 13th Parliament.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 21 days ago

Serah Kioko takes over as acting Clerk National Assembly

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

Igathe defended NMS saying it has transformed the city since taking over key county functions.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

Sakaja, Igathe face off at the Nairobi debate

Igathe used questions surrounding Sakaja’s academic qualifications to claim the senator lacks integrity. Sakaja in turn said Igathe lacks resilience because he quit as deputy governor.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Sakaja, Igathe face off at the Nairobi debate

We'll use digital register, says electoral officials

IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan said they have put everything in place and the elections will be handled professionally.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

We'll use digital register, says electoral officials

Chebukati rejects rigging claims

The IEBC chairman maintained he is not involved in the tendering process of the electoral materials.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Chebukati rejects rigging claims

Vision 2030 secretariat tips on ideal manifesto

The manifestos should also have Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Vision 2030 secretariat tips on ideal manifesto

I'll cut taxes to ease pain of high cost, Mwaure says in manifesto

Agano Party presidential candidate David Mwaure has promised to cut Pay as You Earn (PAYE) by 50 per cent to cushion Kenyans from the tough economic times.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

I'll cut taxes to ease pain of high cost, Mwaure says in manifesto

Anger will not take you to State House, Karua tells Ruto

Martha Karua yesterday told off Deputy President William Ruto "for disrespecting President Uhuru Kenyatta"

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Anger will not take you to State House, Karua tells Ruto

Legislators to lose VIP perks as 12th Parliament's tenure ends

The MPs are supposed to fill a form that will certify clearance from the PSC.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Legislators to lose VIP perks as 12th Parliament's tenure ends

William Ruto vows to end KEMSA monopoly in supplies

DP promises to allow counties to buy drugs and medical kits from different suppliers. Early this year, senators backed a Bill that seeks to end monopoly of the State agency.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

William Ruto vows to end KEMSA monopoly in supplies

I will not scrap CBC, but encourage further talks with teachers Ruto

Dr Ruto promised to review CBC to address current challenges identified by teachers and parents.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

I will not scrap CBC, but encourage further talks with teachers Ruto

Ruto says persons with disability to get more State appointments

Kenya Kwanza plans to set aside Sh300 million for provision of sunscreen to albinos.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Ruto says persons with disability to get more State appointments

Johnson Sakaja cleared to run Nairobi governor

IEBC's Dispute Resolution Committee has dismissed a petition that challenged Sajaka’s clearance to contest on grounds that he did not have a degree for the job.

By Patrick Vidija 1 month ago

Johnson Sakaja cleared to run Nairobi governor

IEBC clears Kang'ata, Igathe as Sonko's fate remains in limbo

Petition against Kang’ata said to lack merit, and is null and void. For Igathe, there was no evidence that he absconded duty.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

IEBC clears Kang'ata, Igathe as Sonko's fate remains in limbo

Sakaja saga: Senator insists he has a degree

Lawmaker says the petition was against Sakaja Koskei Johnson but he’s Sakaja Johnson Arthur. Petitioner said six people graduated with that degree and Sakaja was not one of them.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Sakaja saga: Senator insists he has a degree

William Ruto's seven-point agenda for women, girls

Ruto promises was that he would set aside 50 per cent of Cabinet for women. He pledged to implement the elusive two-thirds gender rule within the first 100 days in his presidency.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

William Ruto's seven-point agenda for women, girls

MPs bid one another farewell as House breaks for August polls

The Speaker said the pressing Huduma Bill, 2021 and the Additional County Allocation Bill might necessitate recalling the MPs.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

MPs bid one another farewell as House breaks for August polls

MPs to wrap up debate on Bills as House closes business today

In case Speaker doesn't convene a special sitting, it will be the end of the 12th Parliament.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

MPs to wrap up debate on Bills as House closes business today

Presidential list cut to four, the shortest since 1992 elections

Some 57 aspirants had initially sought to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta. All the 47 independent presidential aspirants fell along the way.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Presidential list cut to four, the shortest since 1992 elections

MPs approve Treasury's proposal to raise debt ceiling to Sh10 trillion

Ukur Yatani had proposed to shift the debt ceiling to an anchor of 55 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in net present value terms.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

MPs approve Treasury's proposal to raise debt ceiling to Sh10 trillion

Aukot to fight IEBC rejection in court

Aukot’s bid was rejected because he did not submit duly filled forms bearing names, signatures, identity cards or passport numbers of at least 2,000 voters.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Aukot to fight IEBC rejection in court

Jimi Wanjigi disqualified from presidential race over lack of degree

Jimi Wanjigi of Safina Party has been disqualified from the August 9, 2022 presidential race over lack of a Bachelor’s degree.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Jimi Wanjigi disqualified from presidential race over lack of degree

Ekuru Aukot disqualified from presidential race

Thirdway Alliance presidential aspirant Ekuru Aukot has been disqualified from the August 9 contest.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Ekuru Aukot disqualified from presidential race

President Uhuru's nod to Martha Karua at Madaraka Day fete

President Kenyatta rooted for women to get into top leadership, while acknowledging those in his administration.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

President Uhuru's nod to Martha Karua at Madaraka Day fete

Mwangi wa Iria says 'powerful forces' out to control ballot

Chekubati maintained that due process was followed before the governor’s name was omitted from the presidential qualification list.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Mwangi wa Iria says 'powerful forces' out to control ballot

Polls team rejects two as vetting of State House aspirants begins

Those turned away given time to table the required documents or be locked out of the race. Ruto and Raila will present their papers to IEBC on June 4 and June 5 respectively.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

Polls team rejects two as vetting of State House aspirants begins

William Ruto asks for Uhuru Kenyatta's forgiveness as clergy call for peaceful elections

The two leaders have traded barbs since the President’s unity pact with Raila. Church leaders warn that Kenya is in a critical moment hence need for calm.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

William Ruto asks for Uhuru Kenyatta's forgiveness as clergy call for peaceful elections

The extreme, absurd and funny stunts aspirants engage in to lure voters

From abandoning the ambience of five-star hotels and trooping to local vibandas to riding on mkokotenis, this is the season politicians do the strangest strange things to appeal to voters.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

The extreme, absurd and funny stunts aspirants engage in to lure voters

Sakaja picks banker as deputy for city governor election

Nairobi Governor aspirant Johnson Sakaja has picked Absa Bank Kenya Ltd Chief Operating Officer (COO) James Njoroge Muchiri to deputise him in his bid.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Sakaja picks banker as deputy for city governor election

Chebukati bows to parties' push on deadline for running mates

IEBC has finally bowed to pressure from political parties to review the deadline for naming running mate to May 16.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Chebukati bows to parties' push on deadline for running mates

Uhuru to lead public in viewing Mwai Kibaki's body at Parliament

President Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta are expected to arrive at Parliament at 10.00 am to receive the body

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Uhuru to lead public in viewing Mwai Kibaki's body at Parliament

Panel of 7 to pick Raila's deputy as Azimio moves to end stalemate

The final pieces of the August 9 jigsaw puzzle were finally falling into place, as Azimio la Umoja One Kenya raced against time to pick its running mate.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Panel of 7 to pick Raila's deputy as Azimio moves to end stalemate

Video: Raila defends six-piece voting, urges losers in ODM primaries not to vie as independent

“Azimio la Umoja coalition is a movement that has many political parties. I am the presidential candidate of the coalition but also the party leader of ODM,” said Odinga.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Video: Raila defends six-piece voting, urges losers in ODM primaries not to vie as independent

Ruto, Raila allies unite in praise of Huduma Namba

Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga’s allies in Parliament have joined forces to demand that the government speeds up the issuance of Huduma Namba cards.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

Ruto, Raila allies unite in praise of Huduma Namba

Cotu throws weight behind Raila, says workers safer with him

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has endorsed Mr Raila Odinga for president.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

Cotu throws weight behind Raila, says workers safer with him

Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi told to table evidence on Ruto land grab claims

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has given Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi two days to table evidence on allegations that DP Ruto was involved in questionable land deals.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi told to table evidence on Ruto land grab claims

Ruto, Raila allies unite to support Huduma Namba Bill

Last year, the High Court declared the Sh10 billion rollout of Huduma Namba illegal.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

Ruto, Raila allies unite to support Huduma Namba Bill

Fuel prices likely to rise by Sh40 a litre

The higher prices will add to the pain that Kenyans have grappled with at the pump following weeks of intermittent supply of fuel, with many having had to queue for hours to buy fuel.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Fuel prices likely to rise by Sh40 a litre

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