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Money, blood and 'romance' dominate latest parties' nomination list

The unholy ingredients of money, sex and bloodline were major determinants in securing party nomination to Parliament or the County Assembly.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Edwin Nyarangi 12 days ago

Money, blood and 'romance' dominate latest parties' nomination list

Rewarding loyalists is undermining democracy

Rewarding loyalists is undermining democracy

By Editorial 16 days ago

Independent candidates defy calls to step aside for UDA ticket holders

Independent candidates defy calls to step aside for UDA ticket holders

By Rael Jelimo 1 month ago

Rigathi Gachagua tells independent candidates not to spoil the party for UDA

Rigathi Gachagua tells independent candidates not to spoil the party for UDA

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

UDA extends application deadline for nomination slots

United Democratic Alliance members eyeing various nomination slots have until tomorrow to submit their applications.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

UDA extends application deadline for nomination slots

Nominations aftermath: Tales of betrayal, millions lost in power games

The shambolic exercise has destroyed careers and left aspirants who didn’t make past the primaries footing huge pending bills as well as servicing bank loans.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Nominations aftermath: Tales of betrayal, millions lost in power games

How I sank Sh6m in Nyeri Town UDA nominations

The ordeal undergone by UDA Nyeri Town parliamentary seat aspirant Wanyaga Gathaka demonstrates the perils of investing in politics.

By Lydiah Nyawira 2 months ago

How I sank Sh6m in Nyeri Town UDA nominations

Nomination losers 'shouldn't vie as independents'

The Political Parties Registrar Ann Nderitu has maintained that it is morally wrong to allow nomination losers to vie as independent candidates.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Nomination losers 'shouldn't vie as independents'

Nominations: Disgruntled hopefuls vow to ditch Wiper

If they think they are popular let them form their own political parties. Wiper will have no numbers in Parliament and counties due to bungled primaries’.

By Stephen Nzioka 3 months ago

Nominations: Disgruntled hopefuls vow to ditch Wiper

Why voters had little say and politicians their way in polls

In the just-concluded party primaries, a large chunk of politicians given certificates are loyal to the party and party leaders...

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

Why voters had little say and politicians their way in polls

Blow to Kariuki as Kimemia gets Jubilee ticket

Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for awarding him the Jubilee party ticket to defend his seat.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 months ago

Blow to Kariuki as Kimemia gets Jubilee ticket

6,000 independent candidates cleared to vie for elective positions

Thousands of nomination losers have rushed to secure independent tickets ahead of the deadline.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 months ago

6,000 independent candidates cleared to vie for elective positions

Uhuru's kin fail to secure Jubilee party tickets in Kiambu

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s kin are among the big names that failed to clinch the Jubilee Party tickets for various elective seats in Kiambu ahead of the polls.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 3 months ago

Uhuru's kin fail to secure Jubilee party tickets in Kiambu

ODM tribunal upholds Gem MP nomination again

Midiwo and Odhiambo faced each other at the just concluded ODM primaries, where Odhiambo won the ticket with 7,405 votes against Midiwo’s 6,384 votes.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

ODM tribunal upholds Gem MP nomination again

With party primaries over, it is now time to ask hard questions

The current campaign season started immediately after the last General Election. Winners started seeing political enemies everywhere, both in and out of their offices.

By Clay Muganda 3 months ago

With party primaries over, it is now time to ask hard questions

Uproar after UDA party revokes its nominee's papers

The UDA party is on the spot after it revoked the certificate of a nominee who won the Njoro Ward Nominations in Nakuru County.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Uproar after UDA party revokes its nominee's papers

Kangema MP Muturi Kigano edged out in Jubilee nomination

Jubilee Party has unveiled its candidates for the August 9 election, in a list where Kangema MP Muturi Kigano was dropped.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Kangema MP Muturi Kigano edged out in Jubilee nomination

Residents protest UDA decision to recount Emgwen ticket race results

A decision by the UDA tribunal to have Emgwen parliamentary nomination results in Nandi County recounted sparked off protests yesterday.

By Edward Kosut 3 months ago

Residents protest UDA decision to recount Emgwen ticket race results

MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent

Two MCA hopefuls from Migori County, who got one vote each in the April 18 ODM primaries, say they will run as independent candidates in the upcoming elections.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs during primaries

They had approached the ODM primaries with great optimism and were among those who were keen to clinch the coveted ticket in Nyanza to contest MCA seats.

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs during primaries

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs in primaries

The biggest casualties of the primaries were ODM MCAs in Migori allied to governor Okoth Obado who has been giving the party sleepless nights.

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 3 months ago

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs in primaries

Five want UDA nominations nullified for using wrong register

Deputy President William Ruto’s UDA may be forced to conduct fresh nominations after the process is challenged in court.

By Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

Five want UDA nominations nullified for using wrong register

Keter primaries win surprises aspirants, Nandi Hills voters

Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter beat a host of aspirants to win the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket during Tuesday's nominations.

By Titus Too 3 months ago

Keter primaries win surprises aspirants, Nandi Hills voters

Chaos, confusion rock ANC primaries

Chaos and confusion marred Amani National Congress (ANC) primaries in Kakamega yesterday.

By Omelo Juliet 3 months ago

Chaos, confusion rock ANC primaries

The new faces in DP Ruto's camp

With around three months to the August 9 election, there is a new generation of leaders preparing to lead UDA campaigns in the Rift Valley.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

The new faces in DP Ruto's camp

Raila retains allies and old guards as ODM primaries end

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s closest allies and old guards got another chance to defend their seats through the coveted party ticket as the primaries ended.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Raila retains allies and old guards as ODM primaries end

Realignments rock Kisii after lost nominations

Political formations are slowly emerging in Kisii as parties complete nominations.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Realignments rock Kisii after lost nominations

Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in surprise UDA primaries win

The MP garnered 10,273 votes as his close competitor, Bernard Kitur who was the choice of all local UDA leaders, managed 7,468 votes.

By Edward Kosut 3 months ago

Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in surprise UDA primaries win

Homa Bay man: I didn't know "password" would make me famous

A short video of Jack Oluoch, 23, repeatedly uttering the word ‘password’ accompanied by what most online audience described as funny facial expressions surfaced online on April 14.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Homa Bay man: I didn't know "password" would make me famous

Low voter turnout in repeat Moiben UDA primaries

The repeat United Democratic Alliance nominations in Moiben Constituency recorded a low voter turnout yesterday.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Low voter turnout in repeat Moiben UDA primaries

Raila asks winners, losers to unite and avert any fallouts

Raila has directed the party's candidates to reach out to losers and strike a deal to work together for the benefit of the people and the party.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

Raila asks winners, losers to unite and avert any fallouts

Kalonzo, Ngilu to face off after Wiper clears Malombe

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a direct ticket to former governor Julius Malombe at Wiper House in Nairobi.

By Philip Muasya 3 months ago

Kalonzo, Ngilu to face off after Wiper clears Malombe

ODM primaries go on smoothly after weeks of controversies

After days of controversies, presidential hopeful Raila Odinga’s ODM appeared to have removed some bottlenecks that had dogged it’s party primaries.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

ODM primaries go on smoothly after weeks of controversies

Chaos erupt in Nyakach after man attempts to sneak unidentified voting gadget

The party primaries in Kisumu were however largely peaceful as thousands turned up to cast their votes.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Chaos erupt in Nyakach after man attempts to sneak unidentified voting gadget

Delay, few kits and arrests mark Migori ODM nominations

Some 12 people were arrested yesterday morning for planning to attack voters as ODM held its primaries in Migori County.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Delay, few kits and arrests mark Migori ODM nominations

12 arrested with weapons as ODM holds nominations

Police arrested 12 suspects in Bondo Nyironge ahead of the ODM nominations yesterday.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

12 arrested with weapons as ODM holds nominations

Several allies of Murang’a MPs floored in UDA nominations

Some MPs in Murang’a County have suffered a big blow after their allies, who were seeking the UDA ticket, lost in the party primaries.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Several allies of Murang’a MPs floored in UDA nominations

UDA overturns Kihangi's win for Naivasha MP, says Jane Kihara won by 1 vote

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party Disputes Resolution Committee has overturned John Kihagi's win for the Naivasha parliamentary seat.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

UDA overturns Kihangi's win for Naivasha MP, says Jane Kihara won by 1 vote

Protests rock UDA nominations as losers call for fresh vote

Uasin Gishu governor aspirant Julius Bitok called for the rejection of all the results from the county, claiming the nominations were marred by irregularities.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Protests rock UDA nominations as losers call for fresh vote

Fresh UDA nominations for disputed areas in Nakuru

The party is set to repeat the process for the elective positions - Rongai parliamentary seat and the Biashara Ward in Nakuru Town East seat.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Fresh UDA nominations for disputed areas in Nakuru

William Ruto's headache over top allies rejected in party nominations

Some conceded defeat, others said they were taking time to figure out next move. Options available include closing ranks with winners, keeping off altogether or joining the presidential campaign.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

William Ruto's headache over top allies rejected in party nominations

ODM primaries losers protest over results

An aspirant said they had reported to the party's tribunal that voting kits were manipulated. In Homa Bay, aspirants and voters are complaining over the conduct of ODM's elections board.

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

ODM primaries losers protest over results

Tabitha Karanja wins Nakuru UDA Senate race

Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja declared winner of the Nakuru Senate UDA race after getting 98,439 votes.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Tabitha Karanja wins Nakuru UDA Senate race

Even with hitches, UDA did well at party primaries

Kenyans have made it clear they want the Linet Totos, the Eric Mutais and the Jane Njeris of this world.

By Mike Nyagwoka 3 months ago

Even with hitches, UDA did well at party primaries

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