News Tracker

Tue, 17 May 2022

  • 7:41 pm DPP Noordin Haji says Mombasa gubernatorial aspirant Mike Sonko and other former leaders impeached should not be cleared to vie in the forthcoming elections.
  • 7:10 pm Kitui UDA's gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Mueke unveils Stephen Muema as his running mate ahead of August 9 polls.  
  • 6:59 pm KANU Chairman Gideon Moi reaffirms his support for Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition.
  • 6:40 pm UDA invites applications from interested aspirants for the Mathira parliamentary seat after incumbent Rigathi Gachagua was named DP William Ruto's running mate.
  • 6:06 pm Kiambu gubernatorial aspirant Patrick Wainaina alias Jungle picks former woman representative Annah Nyokabi Gatheca as his running mate.
  • 5:41 pm DP William Ruto tells the people of Nyeri that Kenya Kwanza settled on Rigathi Gachagua owing to his long standing record of hard work and commitment to the people.
  • 5:29 pm Rigathi Gachagua says the people of Nyeri have already formed a committee that will lead celebrations once DP William Ruto is elected as President in August.
  • 5:10 pm Kenya Kwanza's Narok team to launch its campaigns on Friday, May 27, after original plans were cancelled over security concerns.
  • 4:45 pm DP William Ruto says more defectors from Azimio La Umoja to join Kenya Kwanza, adds that most politicians have been deceived by his competitors.
  • 4:37 pm Musalia Mudavadi says the nomination of Martha Karua as Azimio's running mate was meant to test the loyalty of Mt Kenya voters after Kenya Kwanza picked Rigathi Gachagua.
  • 4:22 pm Tharaka Nithi governor, Muthomi Njuki, cautions President Uhuru Kenyatta against creating divisions in the county when he visits on Thursday, May 19.
  • 4:07 pm Martha Karua, in her maiden rally since being named Raila Odinga's running mate, asks Kirinyaga electorate not to fall for politics of deception and division.
  • 3:47 pm Kenya Copyright Board says use of soundtrack with visual images in film, video, and television in political rallies not authorised by Public Performance License.  
  • 3:19 pm Mombasa gubernatorial aspirant Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir names Francis Thoya as his running mate.
  • 2:44 pm Former National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende drops Vihiga gubernatorial bid after Azimio flag-bearer Raila Odinga pledged to front him for Senate Speaker seat.
  • 2:11 pm Independent Presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame unveils Irene Ngendo Kamau as his running mate ahead of August polls.  
  • 1:36 pm Narok Senator Ledama Olekina says Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka will soon rejoin Azimio - One Kenya coalition.
  • 1:08 pm Deputy President William Ruto in Nyeri County, attends funeral of Rigathi Gachagua's elder brother.
  • 12:48 pm Azimio presidential running mate Martha Karua welcomed in her home county of Kirinyaga.
  • 12:20 pm Bomet gubernatorial aspirant Isaac Ruto picks 29-year-old Doris Chepkoech Cheborgei as his running mate.  
  • 11:46 am Safina presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi names Willis Evans Otieno as his running mate.
  • 11:04 am Kakamega woman representative aspirant Naomi Shiyonga maintains she is still in the race, commits to deliver the seat in August.
  • 10:19 am Nyamira gubernatorial aspirant Ben Momanyi says the Wiper party is still in the Azimio Coalition.
  • 10:02 am ODM tells Sauti Sol that Azimio used their song during the unveiling of Martha Karua as its running mate to appreciate their work.
  • 9:37 am UDA Secretary General Veronica Maina invites Kalonzo Musyoka to Kenya Kwanza, says they are open to discussions.
  • 9:01 am Sauti Sol threatens to sue Azimio la Umoja One Kenya over music copyright.
  • 8:29 am Makueni governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana says KANU chairman Gideon Moi has been trying to dissuade Kalonzo Musyoka from vying for Presidency.
  • 8:04 am Safina presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi set to announce his running mate this morning at Ufungamano House .
  • 7:55 am Deputy President William Ruto's allies say they are ready to receive Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka after ditching Azimio - One Kenya Coalition.  
  • 7:38 am Political analyst Prof Edward Kisiang'ani says Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's political career will be over if Azimio flag-bearer Raila Odinga wins August 9 polls.