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High Court stops police from exhuming body of Pakistan tycoon

Anverali’s brother, Shakir Anwar, claims foul play in the death of his brother and accuses the sister-in-law, Mrs Kiran Nazerali.

By Joackim Bwana 4 days ago

High Court stops police from exhuming body of Pakistan tycoon

Mike Sonko, Karungo wa Thang'wa missing in IEBC list of gazetted names

Mike Sonko, Karungo wa Thang'wa missing in IEBC list of gazetted names

By Judah Ben-Hur 28 days ago

David Mwaure: I'm the only presidential candidate who is not a project

David Mwaure: I'm the only presidential candidate who is not a project

By Ndung’u Gachane 29 days ago

Top politicians stare at uncertain future ahead of poll

Top politicians stare at uncertain future ahead of poll

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Reject immoral leaders on poll day, church told

Catholic cleric tells voters to gauge candidates by their past deeds, vote for those who have a good track record. Wants those calling for abortion or legalising of drug use rejected.

By Ndung’u Gachane 1 month ago

Reject immoral leaders on poll day, church told

IEBC should have erred on side of values while clearing aspirants

Unfortunately, it does appear that in testing the leadership health of the candidates, the IEBC missed out some absolutely vital tests – the ECG for the heart and cancer screening in the vitals.

By David Oginde 1 month ago

IEBC should have erred on side of values while clearing aspirants

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 1 month ago

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

Revisit party and independent aspirants clearance process

Independent presidential aspirant Eliud Muthiora Kiriara burnt his voter's card after being rejected by IEBC. [Samson Wire, Standard].

By Njau Gitu 2 months ago

Revisit party and independent aspirants clearance process

Independent aspirants in Nyanza and Western walking a tightrope

The independents are deemed as spoilers keen to weaken coalitions.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Independent aspirants in Nyanza and Western walking a tightrope

KeNHA chairman wants case against appointment dropped

The President appointed Wangai on November 12, 2019. However, the case to have the appointment quashed was filed this year.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

KeNHA chairman wants case against appointment dropped

Man arrested for hawking fried dog meat in Kipipiri

Ndirangu Wahome was arrested after he was found hawking the fried meat in a hot pot at Wanjohi town following a tip-off.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Man arrested for hawking fried dog meat in Kipipiri

Ex-Nairobi city boss Evans Kidero joins list of candidates cleared by IEBC

Supporters break into dance as Kidero expressed optimism that he will clinch the seat. Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and Kwale Deputy Governor Fatuma Achani also cleared to vie.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Ex-Nairobi city boss Evans Kidero joins list of candidates cleared by IEBC

End of the road for five presidential hopefuls

IEBC started the clearance of presidential candidates on Sunday. The commission is vetting documents of 16 aspirants who want to be President.

By Allan Mungai 2 months ago

End of the road for five presidential hopefuls

IEBC clearance enters day two amid technical delays

On day one, several aspirants were forced to wait for hours at various IBEC stations as the commission started the verification and clearance exercise.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

IEBC clearance enters day two amid technical delays

Raymond Moi, Nick Salat among aspirants cleared for August 9 contest

Others who have been cleared include National Assembly Deputy Speaker Moses Cheboi, Joel Ayieni, Former Naivasha MP John Mututho and Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Raymond Moi, Nick Salat among aspirants cleared for August 9 contest

Technical hitch causes delays as IEBC begins to clear aspirants

Some of those submitting their papers had to wait for close to three hours. The clearance of aspirants will run from May 29 to June 7.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Technical hitch causes delays as IEBC begins to clear aspirants

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

Ramadhan Kajembe Jnr among aspirants cleared in Mombasa ahead of August polls

Two independent candidates vying for parliamentary seats in Mombasa county were among the first to be cleared by the IEBC in Mombasa county today.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Ramadhan Kajembe Jnr among aspirants cleared in Mombasa ahead of August polls

Battle for August 9 kicks off as IEBC clears candidates in Vihiga

On Sunday, the electoral agency cleared those seeking parliamentary, senator and MCA seats at Chavakali High school.

By Brian Kisanji 2 months ago

Battle for August 9 kicks off as IEBC clears candidates in Vihiga

Delays, technical hitches reported as aspirants rush to clear with IEBC

Several political aspirants in the forthcoming August 9 polls were forced to wait for hours at various IBEC stations as the commission started the verification and clearance exercise.

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

Delays, technical hitches reported as aspirants rush to clear with IEBC

Kevin Odhiambo withdraws from presidential race

Kevin Odhiambo has written to the electoral commission withdrawing from the race.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Kevin Odhiambo withdraws from presidential race

Most independent presidential aspirants will drop out; here's why

11 aspirants have so far been disqualified for failing to beat the running mate submission deadline.

By Judah Ben-Hur 2 months ago

Most independent presidential aspirants will drop out; here's why

Alleged senior leader of 1994 Rwandan genocide confirmed dead

Protais Mpiranya, one of the last remaining fugitives sought over the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been confirmed dead and the case against him has been closed.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Alleged senior leader of 1994 Rwandan genocide confirmed dead

Businesswoman loses Sh16m to UDA aspirant in raw tender deal

Kenneth Kinuthia, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirant for the Kamahuha ward, was charged with obtaining more than Sh16 million from businesswoman Caroline Wambui.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 months ago

Businesswoman loses Sh16m to UDA aspirant in raw tender deal

IEBC is unfair, say independent aspirants over signatures rule

Independent aspirants have raised the red flag on new conditions requiring them to collect signatures and copies of national identity cards of their supporters.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

IEBC is unfair, say independent aspirants over signatures rule

Video: Meet the city engineer campaigning on a mkokoteni

Njoroge, a father of two, joined KTTC to train as a teacher and furthered his studies to earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kenyatta University.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 3 months ago

Video: Meet the city engineer campaigning on a mkokoteni

UDA aspirant Wesley Kogo killed in crash laid to rest

Kogo was travelling to Nairobi for a morning vernacular radio talk show when the accident occurred.

By Edward Kosut 3 months ago

UDA aspirant Wesley Kogo killed in crash laid to rest

Court clears MP aspirants to vie without university degrees

The High Court has annulled a section of the Elections Act 2012 requiring those aspiring for election as MP to have university degrees.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Court clears MP aspirants to vie without university degrees

Lots of vows as candidates jostle to replace Murang’a Woman Rep

There is confusion, as Ms Chege, who has been absorbed in Raila Odinga’s presidential campaigns, is yet to give a clear indication of intent to plunge into the crowded gubernatorial race.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Lots of vows as candidates jostle to replace Murang’a Woman Rep

Nandi Hills MP aspirant Wesley Kogo dies in road accident

Wesley Kogo, UDA aspirant for Nandi Hills MP seat, dies in morning road accident in Kangemi, Nairobi; family confirms.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Nandi Hills MP aspirant Wesley Kogo dies in road accident

Ali Mwatsahu: Coast politician hurt in shooting was lured from house, says wife

Mvita parliamentary aspirant Ali Mwatsahu who was shot several times may have been lured to his attackers by someone known to him, his wife,

By Philip Mwakio 4 months ago

Ali Mwatsahu: Coast politician hurt in shooting was lured from house, says wife

Meet the 29-year-old who dared to take on Ruto for UDA presidential ticket

Orina, a father of one who hails from Kisii County, said it was not a stunt. He however was disqualified after failing to pay the Sh1m nomination fee.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 4 months ago

Meet the 29-year-old who dared to take on Ruto for UDA presidential ticket

Green Party waives nomination fees for women aspirants

The Green Thinking Action Party (GTAP) has waived nomination fees for women aspirants seeking elective posts for the 2022 General Election.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

Green Party waives nomination fees for women aspirants

Five aspirants line up to unseat Ruto’s pointman in South Mugirango

South Mugirango Constituency in Kisii County is regarded as the hotbed of Gusii politics, five aspirants have shown interest in toppling Osoro.

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 months ago

Five aspirants line up to unseat Ruto’s pointman in South Mugirango

Women aspirants told to battle for political space

Women lawmakers from the Orange Democratic Movement have challenged aspiring women leaders to claim their space in the political arena.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Women aspirants told to battle for political space

Oil prices set to surge further on Iranian nuclear talks delays

Analysts from JP Morgan said this week oil could soar to $185 (Sh26,640) per barrel this year.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Oil prices set to surge further on Iranian nuclear talks delays

Four battle for ODM ticket as race to replace Onyonka rages

Current MP Richard Onyonka is eyeing the Kisii Senate seat as seven aspirants warm up to battle for his replacement in the August 9 election.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 months ago

Four battle for ODM ticket as race to replace Onyonka rages

Mingling with the middle class can influence voting behaviour

The number of people in the middle class in Kenya, at best, in the absence of reliable data, is about 45 per cent.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

Mingling with the middle class can influence voting behaviour

From streetboy to presidential aspirant: Meet Professor George Wajackoyah

Professor George Wajackoyah became an internet sensation after he launched his presidential bid on Saturday

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

From streetboy to presidential aspirant: Meet Professor George Wajackoyah

Ship seized for smuggling Sh1.3b heroin was destined for Zanzibar – suspect

The suspect is accused, alongside nine others, of trafficking 377.2 kilograms of heroin and 2,400 litres of diesel mixed with heroin.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Ship seized for smuggling Sh1.3b heroin was destined for Zanzibar – suspect

Spanish firm fined $6 million for Ghana truck blast that killed 13

The company of a truck that exploded killing 13 people en route to an internationally-run gold mine in Ghana violated storage and transport laws.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Spanish firm fined $6 million for Ghana truck blast that killed 13

Aspirants raise concerns over endorsements by party bigwigs

Aspirants from various political parties have raised concerns over alleged deliberate attempts by political top guns to impose party nominees.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 5 months ago

Aspirants raise concerns over endorsements by party bigwigs

Season of plenty for parties as aspirants pay for tickets

It’s Christmas for top officials of political parties who are poised to rake in millions of shillings from aspirants eyeing seats

By Jacob Ng’etich 6 months ago

Season of plenty for parties as aspirants pay for tickets

Vet all aspirants making big promises on campaign trail

Watching our political campaigns today, one doesn’t get sense of humility, feeling the suffering of citizens carrying the “burden” of their needs.

By Koki Muli 6 months ago

Vet all aspirants making big promises on campaign trail

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