News Tracker

Tue, 17 May 2022

  • 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.
  • 7:22 am Kitui governor Charity Ngilu pleads with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to rejoin Azimio.
  • 6:39 am Former Kiambu governor and gubernatorial aspirant William Kabogo names Esther Ndirangu as his running mate.

Mon, 16 May 2022

  • 7:50 pm Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi threatens to storm DCI headquarters over confiscated phone.
  • 7:05 pm Gospel musician Ben Githae releases campaign song for Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua
  • 6:17 pm Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki announces an intention to quit politics after the August 9 poll. In the meantime, he will campaign and support DP William Ruto. 
  • 5:33 pm Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Mureithi names businessman Michael Waigwa as his running mate.
  • 4:40 pm Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki to address the media after missing out on the nomination of MP Rigathi Gachagua as the Kenya Kwanza running mate.
  • 3:52 pm Nakuru gubernatorial candidate Susan Kihika names former high school principal David Kones as her running mate