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Sports stars juggle their way to parliament after tough battle in elections

They displayed spectacular talent in sports, with others lining up in and winning some of the toughest track and road races

By Stephen Rutto and Ben Ahenda 2 days ago

Sports stars juggle their way to parliament after tough battle in elections

IEBC: How we'll transmit presidential results

IEBC: How we'll transmit presidential results

By Stephanie Wangari 17 days ago

President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more

President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more

By David Njaaga 18 days ago

President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide

President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide

By Winfrey Owino 30 days ago

Ruto meets international media three weeks to polls

This comes amid allegations by the DP Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza Alliance that local media houses were biased in political coverage.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Ruto meets international media three weeks to polls

My boss refused to have a chat with me, Ruto says

During KTN News’ town hall meeting on Thursday night, the DP disclosed that he had made an unsuccessful attempt at having a dialogue with his boss.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

My boss refused to have a chat with me, Ruto says

Kenya's fringe presidential candidates: What they offer in elections

While Kenya’s 2022 general election will have just two fringe candidates, previous elections have had between three (in 2002) and 13 (in 1997).

By The Conversation 1 month ago

Kenya's fringe presidential candidates: What they offer in elections

IEBC does not answer to individuals- Chebukati

IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Thursday, July 7, clarified reports that the commission would not be allowed to conduct polls

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

IEBC does not answer to individuals- Chebukati

Wavinya: My degree challengers wasting time

The two voters had initially filed a similar petition with the IEBC dispute resolution tribunal and failed, prompting them to move to the High Court.

By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago

Wavinya: My degree challengers wasting time

DP Ruto pledges free internet, criticises recent state projects

While giving his pledges to Kenyans on Thursday night, the DP promised to achieve full digital revolution in the period between 2023 and 2027.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

DP Ruto pledges free internet, criticises recent state projects

He looks like a wooly-headed idealist, but Wajackoyah has a point

Prof Wajackoyah is a blend of rebellion, chutzpah, intellect, defiance, and confusion.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

He looks like a wooly-headed idealist, but Wajackoyah has a point

Ruto's plan to transform sectors, grow economy

DP William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza has held economic forums across the 47 counties and signed 10 charters with various groups.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 month ago

Ruto's plan to transform sectors, grow economy

Ruto and Raila disagree over IEBC method to identify voters

While Raila and his allies made a case for having a printed register, Ruto and his representatives, insisted on an electronic register.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Ruto and Raila disagree over IEBC method to identify voters

Ruto tells High Court he can only be impeached

According to Ruto’s lawyer, his term in office will only end after the election adding that the only way to have him out is through impeachment in Parliament.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Ruto tells High Court he can only be impeached

Poll body ordered to include running mates photos on ballot papers

Ballot papers will have to be bigger or the details on them, including the box to tick will be smaller in order to accommodate the new faces.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Poll body ordered to include running mates photos on ballot papers

Wanjigi asks court to bar IEBC from printing ballot papers

Jimi Wanjigi argues that the commission failed to include his name for the presidential contest despite meeting all the requirements.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Wanjigi asks court to bar IEBC from printing ballot papers

Debate over manual or electronic registers use on voting day continues to haunt elections body

The method the IEBC uses to identify voters before they are allowed to cast their ballots, and the results transmission at the end of polling, have been contentious issues.

By Allan Mungai 1 month ago

Debate over manual or electronic registers use on voting day continues to haunt elections body

Karua's appeal to Nyanza: Just ensure 100pc voter turn-out

Ms Karua noted that they had locked almost all the regions countrywide under their fold and were keen to ensure they win by a landslide.

By James Omoro and Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

Karua's appeal to Nyanza: Just ensure 100pc voter turn-out

Uhuru set for North Rift tour amid grumbling

Uhuru is expected to preside over a military pass-out parade and commissioning of major projects in Uasin Gishu on Friday.

By Evans Kipkuria 1 month ago

Uhuru set for North Rift tour amid grumbling

Zoning an affront to aspirants, democracy

Major political coalitions are grappling with the headache of zoning for outright wins.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Zoning an affront to aspirants, democracy

In State House race, big margin victory will be good for Kenya

The 2013 and 2017 legal battles in the presidential election results remind us that peace is fragile if election outcomes are not handled well.

By Elias Mokua 1 month ago

In State House race, big margin victory will be good for Kenya

List: Demands presidential candidates want met in August polls

The meeting sought to examine the voter's register and the commission's readiness for the elections.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

List: Demands presidential candidates want met in August polls

Western leaders reject zoning idea in region, say it could hurt Raila's presidential bid

Politicians allied with the coalition appear to have disagreed on these issues and this is likely to hurt the fortunes of its presidential candidate Raila Odinga.

By Brian Kisanji and John Shilitsa 1 month ago

Western leaders reject zoning idea in region, say it could hurt Raila's presidential bid

Azimio has 24 hours to finish zoning as parties oppose scheme

IEBC is set to gazette candidates tomorrow with 40 days remaining to elections.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Azimio has 24 hours to finish zoning as parties oppose scheme

Call for six-piece voting angers other candidates

Governor Hassan Joho said the Orange party will push for a six-piece vote even though there are candidates from other coalition partners.

By Benard Sanga 1 month ago

Call for six-piece voting angers other candidates

Why we never submitted nominated members' list to IEBC - FORD Asili

The Commission confirms that, by midnight of June 25, 2022, it had received party lists from 81 Political Parties out of the 83.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Why we never submitted nominated members' list to IEBC - FORD Asili

High Court declines to stop gazzettment of Jumwa over lack of degree

Two petitioners contend that Ms Jumwa did not produce academic papers for nomination and clearance to contest for the seat.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

High Court declines to stop gazzettment of Jumwa over lack of degree

Why Kenya faces state capture in this election

Out of the 241 tainted aspirants, barely 10 have been barred by IEBC from vying.

By Kibe Mungai 1 month ago

Why Kenya faces state capture in this election

A criminal manifesto high on illegality is huge threat to law

Promising to change the law, after the fact, of having campaigned on an illegality and criminality, does not legitimate the outcome of such a campaign.

By Koki Muli Grignon 1 month ago

A criminal manifesto high on illegality is huge threat to law

Let us all ready ourselves for the General Election

We must also ask ourselves: is the church prepared to offer spiritual guidance before, during and after the elections?

By Bishop Dominic Kimengich 1 month ago

Let us all ready ourselves for the General Election

Azimio: We're on course for economic liberation

Raila said his government was keen on ensuring those who cannot afford basic needs are put under a social protection programme with Sh6,000 monthly stipend.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Azimio: We're on course for economic liberation

Ruto and Raila rely on backyards to get head start in bruising battle

DP Ruto has slight advantage of 2,432,441 votes from his Rift Valley while Raila’s Nyanza turf has 2,160,439 votes.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Ruto and Raila rely on backyards to get head start in bruising battle

Political realignments could tilt scales for Raila, Ruto

These alignments and realignments could be seen in the numbers, especially in Mt Kenya, Western Kenya and the Coast regions.

By Allan Mungai 1 month ago

Political realignments could tilt scales for Raila, Ruto

In 1963, Kenya had only two million voters, six parties

All the political parties that participated in the 1963 General Election are dead except Kanu, whose rule ended in 2002.

By Amos Kareithi 1 month ago

In 1963, Kenya had only two million voters, six parties

Chaos mars Raila's rally as Marsabit rivals clash

Supporters of CS Ukur Yattani and Governor Ali engaged in a shouting match.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 month ago

Chaos mars Raila's rally as Marsabit rivals clash

How Mt Kenya numbers will tilt epic race for State House

To win support of the vote-rich Mt Kenya, Dr Ruto and Mr Odinga picked running mates from the region.

By Judah Ben-Hur 1 month ago

How Mt Kenya numbers will tilt epic race for State House

Ruto, Raila to battle for 6.6m votes in 15 swing counties

The political battle for the swing counties will decide who wins majority of the 22,120,458 registered voters.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 month ago

Ruto, Raila to battle for 6.6m votes in 15 swing counties

Uhuru convenes Azimio council meeting to firm up strategies

Azimio Council members include Uhuru, Raila, Karua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Kanu National Chairman Gideon Moi.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Uhuru convenes Azimio council meeting to firm up strategies

IEBC appeals order on MP Sabina's summons

IEBC says the judge failed to appreciate that it has the mandate to enforce the electoral code of conduct.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

IEBC appeals order on MP Sabina's summons

Media ought to always treat opinion polls with suspicion

Predatory pollsters sit behind the keyboards, cook data in favour of their financiers, and generate descriptive data they call for pressers.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

Media ought to always treat opinion polls with suspicion

High Court to rule on Malala candidature tomorrow

Court to determine whether Malala vies for governor on the last day of gazettement.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

High Court to rule on Malala candidature tomorrow

Tower of Babel as IEBC, agencies work at cross purposes weeks to 2022 election

Electoral agency and the Communication Authority have clashed over status of network coverage.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Tower of Babel as IEBC, agencies work at cross purposes weeks to 2022 election

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

Raila and Ruto have in the last six months been shadowing each other, frequently traversing the vote-rich Mt Kenya, Western, Coast and Rift Valley regions.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

Raila and Ruto have in the last six months been shadowing each other, frequently traversing the vote-rich Mt Kenya, Western, Coast and Rift Valley regions.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

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