News Tracker

Fri, 22 July 2022

  • 6:46 am Raila Odinga's elder brother, Oburu Odinga, says that the family will advise the presidential candidate to focus on other ventures if he loses the August 9 polls. 
  • 6:25 am Raila Odinga promises to revive Arror and Kimwarer dam projects if elected president and construct an additional Ksh9 billion Muruny-Siyoi dam in Rift Valley. 

Thu, 21 July 2022

  • 7:35 pm Kenya Kwanza presidential running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, says they will not thank President Uhuru Kenyatta for lowering the price of unga, argues the move was political.
  • 6:57 pm  Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir is the most popular gubernatorial candidate in Mombasa race with 50%, while Hassan Omar has 9% - Infotrak poll.
  • 5:55 pm IEBC refutes claims that security agencies at JKIA detained ballot papers allegedly imported to the country outside the indicated schedule of election materials.
  • 5:05 pm Infotrak poll shows that Raila Odinga's popularity in Mombasa is 59% compared to DP William Ruto's 25%.
  • 4:14 pm Jubilee Vice Chair, David Murathe dismisses reports that Kenya Kwanza's presidential running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, once served as President Uhuru Kenyatta's personal assistant. 
  • 3:25 pm DP William Ruto's campaign secretariat says it will move to court over the cancellation of Nyayo Stadium permit for his last rally.
  • 2:37 pm Kenya Kwanza flag-bearer William Ruto confirms that he will attend Presidential Debate on Tuesday, July 26.
  • 2:20 pm Ganze MP Teddy Mwambire raises concerns over alleged buying of IDs in Ganze, Malindi and Kilifi North constituencies ahead of the polls.
  • 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.