News Tracker

Sun, 10 July 2022

  • 8:10 am Conservationists say Prof George Wajakoya’s agenda has exposed snakes and hyenas to poachers, especially in Samburu County.
  • 7:30 am Azimio presidential running mate Martha Karua mounts pressure on the IEBC to conduct credible polls on August 9.

Sat, 09 July 2022

  • 8:06 pm Supporters of gubernatorial candidates, Kimani Wamatangi of UDA and Moses Kuria of Chama Cha Kazi clash during Kenya Kwanza rally in Kiambu.
  • 7:45 pm DP William Ruto claims ODM leader Raila Odinga wanted him and President Uhuru Kenyatta jailed after the 2007/8 post-election-violence.
  • 7:09 pm IEBC's Directorate of Voter Registration and Electoral Operations holds workshop to develop training content for all officials who will be involved in the August 9 polls.
  • 6:10 pm Deputy President William Ruto pledges to restore security situation in Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, among other volatile areas in Kenya.
  • 5:03 pm Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he shelved his presidential bid in favour of Raila Odinga for the sake of the country's unity.  
  • 4:45 pm Azimio presidential flag-bearer Raila Odinga launches Orange Women Brigade Western Chapter, pledges to champion women's rights should he win August 9 polls.
  • 3:34 pm Deputy President William Ruto addresses rally at Lokichar, Turkana county as he drums up support for Kenya Kwanza's bottom-up agenda.
  • 2:46 pm South Gem ward ODM candidate, Nick Wanga, dies in hospital. 
  • 2:39 pm Roots Party presidential candidate, George Wajackoyah, offers the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), George Kinoti, the Interior Cabinet Secretary post should he win the August 9 polls.  
  • 1:44 pm Hundreds of police officers are trained in quelling chaos during the August polls in a workshop held in Kisii County. 
  • 1:39 pm Ida Odinga urges women to rally behind Azimio La Umoja presidential running mate, Martha Karua. Says that women ought to put aside divisive issues among them. 
  • 12:44 pm IEBC commissioner, Justus Nyang'aya, has refuted reports alleging that the commission's officials differed over the surprise arrival of ballot papers.
  • 12:27 pm IEBC chair, Wafula Chebukati, warns that he may postpone elections in areas where candidates are facing lawsuits. Urges the Judiciary to expedite cases. 
  • 11:53 am DP William Ruto wants Azimio La Umoja's presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, to desist from issuing orders and threats to the IEBC. 
  • 11:12 am IEBC chair, Wafula Chebukati, says that the commission employs its staff based on their constituencies and counties and thus should not be profiled as biased and tribalistic. 
  • 10:39 am Raila Odinga to lead Azimio La Umoja rally at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega as his wife, Ida Odinga, and running mate, Martha Karua, take campaigns to Karen, Nairobi. 
  • 10:14 am Baringo Senator, Gideon Moi, reveals that he shelved his 2022 presidential ambitions to secure victory for Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga.  
  • 9:23 am DP William Ruto pleads with the church to help him win the August 9 polls. Says he is a dependable supporter who would protect and support the clergy. 
  • 9:05 am A section of musicians from the Mt. Kenya region urges voters to vote for Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga and his running mate, Martha Karua. 
  • 8:23 am Wiper has reversed its decision to drop Mike Sonko in the Mombasa gubernatorial race. Says IEBC failed to act on its request to replace Sonko with Kisauni MP, Ali Mbogo. 
  • 8:03 am Gatundu North MP, Wanjiku Kibe, claims that her life is in danger. Says that unknown people have been following her to all her political rallies. 
  • 7:31 am Nandi Senator, Samson Cherargei, says that Kenya Kwanza Alliance will not accept the use of manual register in the August 9 polls. 
  • 7:04 am IEBC maintains that it will stick to its electoral timelines despite facing multiple court cases
  • 6:55 am Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, says he is in the lead with up to 65 per cent, projected to hit 70 per cent by August 9. 
  • 6:52 am Machakos gubernatorial candidate, Nzioka Waita, condemns violence meted out on his campaigners at a rally at Tala Ward in Matungulu on Friday, July 8. 

Fri, 08 July 2022

  • 7:08 pm Former KNUT secretary general Wilson Sossion and Nandi Senator, Samson Cherargey, meet Uasin Gishu County education stakeholders to drum up support for DP William Ruto. 
  • 6:26 pm Outgoing governors who have served two terms bade farewell in a State of Devolution address and luncheon. 
  • 5:50 pm Wildlife conservationist threatens to sue Roots Party presidential candidate, George Wajackoyah, over his rearing snakes and selling hyena testicles agendas.