BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,10TH AUG,2022-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that it had received 97.65% of Form 34A’s as of 2:30pm Wednesday.
Month: August 2022
Kabando Wa Kabando Accepts Defeat In Nyeri Senator Race
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH AUG,2022-Former Mukurwe-ini MP Kabando wa Kabando has conceded defeat in the Nyeri Senatorial race. In a social media post, the legislator who
Victor Munyaka Concedes Defeat In Machakos Town MP Race
BY NEWSDESK, NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2022-Incumbent Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka has admitted defeat in the Machakos Town parliamentary race. Dr. Munyaka, who was contesting on
Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong Concedes Defeat In MP Race
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH AUG,2022-Outgoing Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has conceded defeat in the Teso South MP race. Ojaamong, whose second term as Governor has also
IEBC Receives 92.97% Of Form 34A’s
BY NEWSDESK,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2022-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) confirmed on Wednesday morning that as at 6:47am they received 92.97% of form 34A’s.
School Re-Opening now moved to Monday, Next Week
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2022-The Ministry of Education has changed the nationwide school re-opening dates from Thursday, August, 11 to August Monday, 15 2022. In
Naomi Shaban Concedes Defeat After Losing Bid
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2022-Taita Taveta Member of Parliament Naomi Shaban has conceded defeat and congratulated her closest rival Bwire Akano of the Wiper Party
MP Didmus Barasa on the run, Switches Off Phone After Shooting Incident
BY NEWSDESK,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2022-Police say they are yet to arrest Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa who is on the run after he allegedly shot
Lang’ata MP Nixon Korir Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Jalang’o
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2022-Langata Member of Parliament Nickson Korir has conceded defeat and congratulated his competitor ODM’s Felix Oduor alia Jalang’o. Korir, who was
Mombasa, Kakamega To Elect Governor On Aug 23-Chebukati
BY NEWSDESK,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-By-elections will be held on August 23 in eight regions across the country after voting was suspended due to ballot paper mix-up.
Vote counting gets underway after polling stations closes
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-Voting has officially ended across the country with counting underway in various polling stations. New Eastleigh Primary school in Kamukunji sub-county,
Police arrest Nakuru East Member of Parliament David Gikaria
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-Nakuru East Member of Parliament David Gikaria has been arrested. According to Nakuru Police Commander Peter Mwanzo, the MP was arrested following
IEBC denies reports of massive kiems kits failure,says only 200 kits malfunctioned
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has responded to reports of KIEMS Kit failures in several polling stations across the
Finally Wajackoyah Votes After 3-Hour Delay Over KIEMS Kit Hitch
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-Roots Party presidential candidate Prof. George Wajackoyah has finally been able to cast his vote after a 3-hour delay at Indangalisia
Three Palestinians Killed, 69 Shot In Israeli West Bank Raid
By AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE Nablus (Palestinian Territories) (AFP), Aug 9 – Three people were killed and dozens wounded Tuesday, the Palestinian health ministry said, as Israeli
Cops arrested for ferrying marked ballots in Kilgoris
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-Two police officers were on Monday evening arrested for allegedly ferrying marked election materials in Kilgoris, Narok county. The officers were
Wajackoyah laments over failed Kiems kits which made him unable to vote
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-Roots Party presidential candidate Prof George Wajackoyah Tuesday morning failed to vote after the elections technology kits failed to work at
My opponents have mounted propaganda war but we are not perturbed-Ngirici
BY CORRESPONDENT,KIRINYAGA,9TH AUG 2022-Kirinyaga County gubernatorial candidate Purtiy Ngirici has expressed concern over what she termed propaganda war amongst opponents during polls. Speaking after casting
Ikolomani MP candidate, aides arrested carrying crude weapons
BY CORRESPONDENT,9TH AUG 2022-ANC parliamentary candidate for Ikolomani Constituency, Butichi Khamisi, was arrested on Tuesday morning along with nine people near Malinya market, Kakamega County.
Raila votes in Kibra as he receives a heroic welcome
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-Raila Odinga has finally cast his ballot at the Old Kibra primary schoo.Odinga cast his vote at exactly 11:49 am. Earlier
Jakaya Kikwete Confident Of Peaceful Kenya Election After Kibra Tour
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022– Former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete who is leading the EAC election Observer Mission in Kenya has expressed confidence that the
Tanzania’s Suluhu Urges Kenyans To Maintain Peace, Roots For Credible Poll
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania on Tuesday conveyed a message of goodwill as Kenyans vote to elect their representatives for various
President Kenyatta Exudes Confidence That Election Will Be Free And Fair
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2022-President Uhuru Kenyatta has exuded confidence that Tuesday’s General Election will be free and fair. Speaking shortly after he cast his
You have to come out and vote Junet urges residents of Kakamega ,Mombasa as gubernatorial elections are suspended
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,8TH AUG 2022-The Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya coalition has urged voters to turn out in large numbers in Mombasa and Kakamega
Appeal Court Orders Use Of KIEMS-Based Register As Primary Voter Roll
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,8TH AUG 2022-The Court of Appeal has ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to use the electronic voter register as the primary
Governor Elections In Kakamega, Mombasa suspended Over Ballot Mix-Up
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,8TH AUG 2022-The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended gubernatorial elections in Kakamega and Mombasa over ballot paper mix-up. Speaking during
UDA appeals court order asking IEBC to use manual register
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,8TH AUG 2022-UDA party has appealed the decision by the high court that ordered IEBC to use a printed voter register to identify
NCIC Appoints 15-Member Panel To Champion Peace, Post-Election Issues
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,8TH AUG,2022-The National Commission for Integration and Cohesion (NCIC) has appointed 15 members to a panel of eminent persons who will be charged
President Kenyatta Mourns Senior Govt Economist Geoffrey Mwau
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,8TH AUG 2022-President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives and friends of Dr Geoffrey Mwau who passed
IEBC interdicts 4 of its officials in Homabay Over Electoral Malpractices
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,8TH AUG,2022- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed four officials following their arrest over various electoral malpractices in Ndhiwa constituency
Ruto Urges Kenyans To Maintain Peace During And After The Election
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI, 7TH AUG 2022-Deputy President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to maintain peace during and after the general election slated for Tuesday. Speaking
IGAD Deploys Election Observers To 10 Counties Ahead Of next Tuesday Poll
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI, 7TH AUG 2022-The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has deployed twenty-four election observers across ten counties ahead of Tuesday’s election. The observers
Seeking Devine intervention: Presidential candidates attend prayers a day to the polls amid calls to maintain peace
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,7TH AUG 2022-Candidates seeking elective seats thronged churches across the country ahead of Tuesday’s hotly contested general election. With curtains falling on the
Croatia bus crash: 12 Polish pilgrims killed, 32 injured
BY BBC NEWS,NAIROBI,6TH AUG 2022-Twelve people have been killed after a bus carrying Polish pilgrims veered off a road in Croatia on Saturday and ended
Diamond brings Raila rally to stand still with electric performance
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,6TH AUG 2022-Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz on Saturday with an electrifying performance. The singer had supporters of the Azimio la Umoja coalition on
Enough is enough! Freedom is coming, DP Ruto’s final appeal
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,6TH AUG 2022-Kenya doesn’t belong to a few. Today we’re witnessing history. Freedom is coming! DP William Ruto has said. “The people of
I can now see Caanan,the promised land for all-Odinga
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH AUG 2022-Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya Presidential candidate Raila Odinga says Canaan is in sight as he made his final call
Raila Says Ready To Shake Hands With Ruto Should He Win Or Not
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,6TH AUG 2022-Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga says he is ready to shake hands with his main rival
It is the last minute can save a man for Raila and Ruto as campaign period comes to an end,Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums to hold last rallies
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH AUG 2022-As curtains close on political campaigns in Kenya, frontrunners in the presidential elections are leaving no stone unturned in a bid
Ruto Holds Address At Karen Ahead Of Final Rally At Nyayo Stadium
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,6TH AUG 2022-Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday morning held an address at his official residence in Karen, making his final pitch to
Suspected ‘Confirm gang’ mastermind detained for 15 days
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAKURU,5TH AUG,2022-Nakuru Principal Magistrate Isaac Orenge has allowed police to hold the suspected Confirm gang ring leader’ Dickson Macharia for 15 days to allow
Azimio holds last rally at the Coast as Odinga tells Ruto to expect to be defeated in next week’s polls
BY AZIMIO MEDIA TEAM,MOMBASA,5TH AUG 2022-Azimio presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga on Friday exuded the confidence he would beat his political nemesis William Ruto in
China Scraps Cooperation With US Over Taiwan Spat
By AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE Beijing (AFP), Aug 5 – China said Friday it was ending cooperation with the United States on a litany of key
14 Envoys Urge Leaders To Work Together After Tuesday Poll To Preserve Democracy
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,5TH AUG,2022– Fourteen Foreign envoys have urged political leaders to work together after next week’s election despite the outcome to ensure preservation of
Cherotich bags Steeplechase gold for Kenya in cali
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,5TH AUG 2022-World U20 3000m steeplechase bronze medallist, Faith Cherotich elevated her status as she produces an absolutely stunning solo effort to run
CS Matiang’i answers Ruto, Dismisses Internet Switch-Off Claims
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI, 5TH AUG 2022-Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has rubbished claims made by Deputy President William Ruto alleging a plan by the
Wambui Banned For Seven Years Over Doping Violation
BY NEWSDESK,NAIROBI,5TH AUG 2022-Poznan Half Marathon champion Tabitha Wambui has been handed a seven-year ban after testing positive for Norandrosterone and for tampering with anti-doping
NCIC Urges Kenyans To Intensify Vigilance, Report Any Threats To Peace
BY JAON WANJIKU,NAIROBI, 5TH AUG 2022-The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has urged Kenyans to exercise vigilance and be ready to report threats to
Thugs Break Into DPP Noordin Haji’s Nairobi Residence
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,5TH AUG 2022-Police are currently pursuing an unknown number of thugs who allegedly broke into Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji’s residence
Sad: 4 Killed In Road Accident among them MP Khatib Mwashetani’s driver
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,4TH AUG,2022-Four people, among them Lungalunga MP Khatib Mwashetani’s driver, on Thursday lost their lives in a road accident along Kwale County’s Lungalunga