News Tracker

Fri, 27 May 2022

  • 3:47 pm Deputy President, William Ruto, affirms his votes will not be stolen by either deep state or the system, says he knows everything about elections.
  • 3:21 pm Independent presidential aspirant, Ptah Gichira, withdraws from race after losing 48,000 signatures he had gathered to support his bid in an alleged abduction.
  • 3:00 pm The county government of Kisumu has banned all political activities within the Central Business District (CBD), says no rally or campaign will be held within CBD.  
  • 2:37 pm Nairobi Woman Rep, Esther Passaris, asks Kenyans to stop trolling women leaders, says it demotivates and demoralises them.
  • 2:19 pm Muslims for Human Rights gender officer, Topister Juma, says women should lead campaigns as they are more trustworthy and command listening ears.
  • 2:07 pm Raila Odinga asks residents of Trans Nzoia to vote for Azimio La Umoja candidates in the August 9 polls, drops his call for six-piece voting.
  • 1:43 pm Kenya Kwanza team holds an economic forum in Elgeyo Marakwet where it is popularising the candidature of DP William Ruto.
  • 1:29 pm People's Empowerment Party (PEP) replaces its party leader, Geoffrey Kariuki, with Stephen Mwakesi with immediate effect.
  • 1:11 pm IEBC warns public servants against using government resources in campaigns or engaging in politics, says the offence attracts a fine of up to Ksh2 million.
  • 12:58 pm Economist David Ndii accuses Martha Karua and human rights activist, John Githongo, of siding with the oppressor by joining Azimio La Umoja.
  • 12:31 pm Raila Odinga presidential campaign secretariat spokesperson, Makau Mutua, says Martha Karua is the most progressive politician Kenya has ever produced. 
  • 12:22 pm ODM's Trans Nzoia gubernatorial hopeful, Moses Khaoya, steps down in favour of DAP-Kenya's George Natembeya after Raila Odinga brokers a truce.
  • 11:48 am Martha Karua asks IEBC to seal all loopholes that may lead to electoral fraud in the August 9 polls, says the country should not be subjected to a runoff.
  • 11:06 am Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, takes his campaigns to Trans Nzoia County. 
  • 10:50 am Migori governor, Okoth Obado, and his wife, Hellen Obado, clash politically after Obado supports DP William Ruto while his wife supports Raila Odinga.
  • 10:37 am Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant, Johnson Sakaja, promises to construct 20 new markets, will not demolish existing trade centres or evict hawkers. 
  • 10:15 am Governor Hassan Ali Joho's meeting in Kilifi ended prematurely after goons invaded the venue, he was accompanied by former Lands CAS, Gideon Mungaro.
  • 9:51 am Azimio presidential running mate, Martha Karua, says Raila Odinga chose her independent thinking, focus and shared values.
  • 9:01 am Azimio La Umoja presidential running mate, Martha Karua, meets civil society at a Nairobi hotel, assures them that her government will protect their interests. 
  • 8:42 am Kakamega governor, Wycliffe Oparanya, says he will use the Treasury CS post to develop Western Kenya and revive stalled national government projects across the country. 
  • 8:07 am Nyandarua governor, Francis Kimemia, defends his absence from the county in his first term, says he was lobbying for projects and mobilising resources.
  • 7:36 am Bishop Jane Kirima says that the Azimio La Umoja used the clergy and youth leaders to woo Narc Kenya party leader, Martha Karua, to its camp.  
  • 7:21 am Safina party presidential running mate, Willis Otieno, raises concerns over President Uhuru Kenyatta's delay in appointing Secretary to the Cabinet to oversee transition of power.
  • 6:46 am Mombasa governor, Hassan Ali Joho, condemns Deputy President William Ruto for promising to revert port services from Naivasha to Mombasa. 
  • 6:38 am Kenya Kwanza politicians want Rigathi Gachagua to hire a team of communication experts to advise him on media appearances owing to his recent public remarks which they termed careless.   

Thu, 26 May 2022

  • 7:19 pm Mombasa county security committee warns politicians against holding night rallies after Mike Sonko held an impromptu rally at night in Tononoka.
  • 7:02 pm Maendeleo Ya Wanawake asks Kenyans to elect more women in the August 9 polls, says they understand the problems affecting the country better.
  • 6:45 pm CJ Martha Koome holds talks with LSK president, Eric Theuri, following concerns after she barred those appearing in a presidential election from commenting on the matter in public.
  • 6:28 pm Raila Odinga promises that Azimio La Umoja will increase counties allocation from the current 15% to 35% in efforts to strengthen devolution.
  • 6:17 pm National Vision Party (NVP) leader, Anthony Chelimo, who is contesting for the Elgeyo Marakwet governor post, installed as a Keiyo elder.