News Tracker

Thu, 21 July 2022

  • 1:36 pm Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga takes his campaign to Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties.
  • 12:27 pm Court of Appeal suspends implementation of Justice Anthony Mrima's order that directed IEBC to clear Reuben Kigame for the presidential race.
  • 12:06 pm Kenya Kwanza denied access to the Nyayo National Stadium on August 6 for its final rally ahead of the General Election.
  • 11:15 am IRS poll shows DP William Ruto's popularity stands at 50.5% while Azimio's Raila Odinga has 44.2%.
  • 10:31 am Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi calls on Azimio candidates not to compete against each other for same positions to avoid losing to Kenya Kwanza.
  • 10:14 am Police officers among those injured following violent protests in Kisii county over recruitment of returning officer and clerks ahead of polls.
  • 9:54 am Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Polycarp Igathe promises Muslim community half of his cabinet's slots should he win the August race.
  • 8:30 am Presidential hopeful Reuben Kigame slams IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati for appealing High Court ruling allowing him to be added on the ballot.
  • 7:41 am Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga threatens to repossess Deputy President William Ruto's ranch at the Coast; DP defends its acquisition.
  • 6:30 am Kenya Kwanza flag-bearer William Ruto vows to deport all Chinese nationals working in Kenya illegally should he win the presidential vote in August.

Wed, 20 July 2022

  • 7:34 pm President Uhuru Kenyatta accuses his deputy, William Ruto, of weaponising the high cost of living to divide Kenyans during the electioneering season.
  • 7:12 pm Azimio La Umoja aircraft veers off the runway while taking off at the Kakuma Airstrip in Lodwar after suffering a tire burst. 
  • 6:43 pm DP William Ruto promises to publish Kenya's contracts with China should he be elected president on August 9.
  • 6:01 pm DP William Ruto says his Kenya Kwanza alliance has a detailed plan to change the lives of Kenyans within one term.
  • 5:30 pm IEBC, Women Mediation Network hold discussions on peaceful elections, voters vulnerability and support for women leaders.
  • 5:08 pm Machakos governor, Alfred Mutua, claims the Unga subsidy is a ploy by President Uhuru Kenyatta to get Kenyans to vote for Raila Odinga
  • 4:33 pm Nairobi gubernatorial candidate, Johnson Sakaja, to launch his manifesto on Thursday, July 21.
  • 4:23 pm President Uhuru Kenyatta raises concerns about the skyrocketing unga prices ahead of every election in Kenya. Warns stakeholders against politicising critical issues. 
  • 3:55 pm ODM chairman John Mbadi says the state will ensure Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga wins the election.
  • 3:04 pm Interior CS Fred Matiang'i orders deployment of more security offers to parts of the coast region following intelligence reports.
  • 2:03 pm Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Johnson Sakaja withdraws case against the Commission for University Education (CUE) after it denounced his degree.
  • 1:30 pm Kenya Kwanza's William Ruto campaigns in Makueni county as his Azimio counterpart Raila Odinga pitches camp in Turkana.
  • 12:50 pm Monica Wamaitha Gitau says she is ready to step down for Esther Passaris in Nairobi woman rep race should Azimio flag-bearer Raila Odinga ask her to do so.
  • 12:20 pm IEBC says it has no time and money to include presidential hopeful Reuben Kigame on the ballot following High Court ruling.
  • 11:32 am Azimio running mate Martha Karua arrives in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga county for a series of Town Hall forums with Women to drum up support for Raila Odinga.
  • 10:53 am Infotrack CEO Angela Ambitho denies reports that the company pulled down a poll because Kenya Kwanza's running mate Rigathi Gachagua was ahead of Azimio's Martha Karua.
  • 10:24 am Azimio flag-bearer Raila Odinga congratulates his running mate Martha Karua for her performance during the deputy presidential debate on Tuesday.
  • 9:59 am Deputy Chief Observer EU election observation Dr. Beata Martin says they have hired about 150 language experts ahead of Kenya's general election.
  • 9:10 am DPP Noordin Haji welcomes ruling by the Supreme Court locking former governor Mike Sonko out of Mombasa gubernatorial race.
  • 8:22 am Deputy President William Ruto and Azimio flag-bearer Raila Odinga send representatives to Greece to inspect the printing of ballot papers.