News Tracker

Wed, 25 May 2022

  • 8:59 am DP William Ruto promises to donate his 2,500-acre piece of land in Taita Taveta county to squatters once elected President.
  • 8:36 am A section of Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties accuse DP William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua of outright discrimination after the two invited UDA members only to campaigns planning meeting. 
  • 8:20 am Ex-Kiambu governor, William Kabogo, accuses Kenya Kwanza team of using outdated and non-beneficial tactics in its campaigns, says they will not bring any votes.
  • 7:50 am Matungulu MP, Stephen Mule, alleges that Nairobi National Park risks being grabbed by Kenya Kwanza leaders if elected, claims its leaders have an uncontrollable appetite for land. 
  • 7:31 am Nandi County Assembly Speaker, Joshua Kiptoo, says Kalonzo Musyoka is a major player but not the determining factor in the August 9 presidential race.
  • 7:15 am Raila Odinga presidential secretariat spokesman, Makau Mutua, says Rigathi Gachagua has zero understanding of the bottom-up economic model he advocates for.
  • 6:48 am DP William Ruto opines that Kenyans can only take Raila Odinga and Martha Karua seriously if they give a definite date when suspects in the KEMSA scandal will be prosecuted.
  • 6:26 am Kalonzo Musyoka's running mate, Andrew Sunkuli, says he will back his decision if opts to return to Azimio La Umoja One Kenya.

Tue, 24 May 2022

  • 7:46 pm DP William Ruto says there is need for deliberate efforts and steps to revive the economy, says Kenya Kwanza has the solution.
  • 7:04 pm Human Rights activists from the larger Rift Valley region petition government to take action against leaders propagating hate speech and incitement to violence.
  • 6:33 pm Raila Odinga says Azimio La Umoja will give a permanent tax waiver for Persons Living With Disabilities.
  • 6:17 pm Kirinyaga governor, Anne Mumbi Waiguru, picks education County Executive Committee Member, James Kinyua Mutugi, as her running mate.
  • 6:15 pm Supreme Court publishes rules for the 2022 presidential election petitions, bars lawyers and parties from speaking about a case until ruling and judgment are delivered. 
  • 6:04 pm DP William Ruto says Kenya Kwanza has enough economic experts who will craft the country's economic recovery plan.
  • 5:52 pm Former CS, Mwangi Kiunjuri, denies reports that The Service Party (TSP) has cut ties with Kenya Kwanza, says he is in the political coalition to stay.
  • 5:14 pm The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) extends party list nominations in the 47 County Assemblies, the National Assembly and the Senate to May 26, 2022.  
  • 5:06 pm Kimilili MP, Didmus Barasa, tells Kenyans.co.ke that he is not aware of police raiding his house to seize a CDF car branded with United Democratic Alliance colours. Says police have not contacted him yet. 
  • 4:57 pm Former Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, wants the High Court to impose a Ksh50 million bank guarantee to counter the influx of petitions seeking to bar him from contesting in the Mombasa gubernatorial elections.
  • 4:42 pm Police launch a manhunt for Kimilili MP, Didmus Barasa, accused of branding a CDF vehicle with his photo and United Democratic Alliance colours. Say that he also swapped GK number plates. 
  • 4:27 pm Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, unveils People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) and Juakali sector teams to help spearhead his campaigns across the country.   
  • 4:12 pm Former Kakamega Senator, Boni Khalwale, says that Kenya Kwanza co-principals, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula will deliver the 70 per cent Western Kenya vote for Deputy President William Ruto.  
  • 3:37 pm Kisii gubernatorial aspirants shelve divisive and abusive politics to focus on selling manifestos. Infrastructure, health, youth empowerment and agriculture given top priority. 
  • 3:25 pm Baringo governor, Benjamin Cheboi, settles on Charles Kipng'ok as his running mate, to faceoff with Stanley Kiptis who is running as an independent candidate.
  • 3:09 pm ICT CS, Joe Mucheru, says that individuals pushing for his resignation should understand that he is not plotting to rig elections as accused but to protect votes. 
  • 3:03 pm United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants in Kirinyaga county accuse Interior PS, Karanja Kibicho, of engaging in politics of division and intimidation.
  • 2:37 pm Polycarp Igathe meets Nairobi county staff, promises them promotions, timely payment of salaries and improved working conditions once elected governor.
  • 2:20 pm DP William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza brigade to camp in coast region for the next four days starting today, to hold economic forums and rallies.
  • 1:59 pm Governor Wycliffe Oparanya officially welcomes Raila Odinga's decision to offer him the National Treasury CS job, says it is a honourbale gesture.
  • 1:40 pm Six people arrested for heckling Azimio La Umoja presidential running mate, Martha Karua, during her tour of Kirinyaga last week.
  • 1:14 pm ODM yet to hold repeat nominations for Bondo parliamentary seat two weeks after Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT) ordered the party to do so.