News Tracker

Mon, 13 June 2022

9:00 am ICT CS Joe Mucheru terms UDA presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua as a big asset to Azimio due to what he described as the Mathira MP's numerous self-destructing gaffes.
8:25 am IEBC issues an ultimatum to Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja to respond to four petitions against him by 12 pm today.
7:45 am IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati responds to Raila Odinga's questions on elections preparedness and assures that no physical register will be used in the August 9 elections. Ballot papers will also contain security features.
7:02 am DP William Ruto promises Kenyans that his administration will not have dysfunction in the presidency even if they fall out with his deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

Sun, 12 June 2022

7:57 pm Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga urges President Uhuru Kenyatta not to assent to the controversial ICT Practitioners Bill.
7:22 pm Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga forced to cut short his speech after a fight breaks out on the VIP dais during an Azimio rally in Athi River, Machakos.
6:50 pm DP William Ruto's media team confirms that he will have an interview with NTV tonight at 9 p.m.
6:06 pm Kajiado East MP Peris Tobiko says she is yet to decide on the candidate to support in the Kajiado gubernatorial race after losing UDA nominations to Katoo Ole Metito. She hinted at endorsing incumbent Joseph Ole Lenku.
5:43 pm UDA Presidental Candidate William Ruto directs Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala to start looking for land where the Kenya Kwanza government will build 10,000 houses for teachers in the county.
5:09 pm A businesswoman in Kisii arrested after she was caught hiding crude weapons which police believe would have been used to disrupt Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga's rally scheduled for Monday, June 13.
4:34 pm Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoyah appoints comedian Wilson Muirani, popularly known as Jaymo Ule Msee, as his campaign spokesperson.
3:52 pm Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka urges Chama Cha Uzalendo party leader Nzioka Waita to step down in the Machakos gubernatorial race and support Wavinya Ndeti of Wiper.
3:21 pm Music Copyright Society of Kenya CEO Ezekiel Mutua opines that Roots presidential candidate George Wajackoyah's growing popularity could result in a run-off.
2:57 pm Interior PS Karanja Kibicho says he will no relent in urging Kenyans to shun corrupt leaders, accuses Kenya Kwanza of acting guilty by being jittery about his stand.
2:26 pm UDA presidential candidate William Ruto says God will create a miracle that will see him win the August 9 poll and silence his opponents who he accused of chest-thumping without reference to the almighty.
1:48 pm Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his Chief Minister nominee Kalonzo Musyoka arrive in Masinga, Machakos County, for a series of campaign events.
1:23 pm TSP leader Mwangi Kiunjuri claims that DP William Ruto has withheld critical details about the Kenya Kwanza MoU.
12:42 pm Azimio Presidential Running Mate Martha Karua arrives in DP William Ruto's home county of Uasin Gishu for a series of campaign events.
12:01 pm Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala challenges DP William Ruto not to practice politics of betrayal and honour the promise of 30 per cent share of government made to Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula.
11:10 am University of Nairobi (UoN) confirms that Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja is yet to graduate from the prestigious university.
10:30 am Veteran journalist Gitau Warigi opines that President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Jubilee Party will be accused of being the weak links in Azimio if Raila Odinga misses the presidency.
9:57 am Azimio presidential running mate Martha Karua tells the Mt Kenya region that she will not tire of persuading the region on the benefits of voting for her alongside Raila Odinga.
9:14 am ODM operative Robert Kiberenge writes an open letter to DP William Ruto - warning him to prepare for an Azimio win in the upcoming poll.
8:33 am ICT CS Joe Mucheru disowns the ICT Bill passed by Parliament, blames the election season for the passage of the contentious proposed law.
7:51 am Preparations are being finalised at the Bukhungu stadium where DP William Ruto will hold a mega rally with the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.
7:02 am Former Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Chairperson Zipporah Kittony urges women to vote for Azimio ticket of Raila Odinga and Martha Karua - cites their record in fighting for human rights.

Sat, 11 June 2022

7:47 pm Martha Karua says Kenya is facing a "Trump moment", asks the electorate to be patient with politicians as they sell their agenda.
7:13 pm Naivasha MP, Jane Kihara, says Martha Karua is being used by those who endorsed her, adds that she will be frustrated after August 9 presidential vote.
6:33 pm Narc Kenya leader, Martha Karua, says Azimio La Umoja will pick strong candidates to represent the faction in the August polls by the end of June to consolidate its support base.
5:35 pm Nzioka Waita says he will transform Machakos into a model county by turning it into a development hub, adds that he will heavily invest in the people.