2:22 pm
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) holds workshop with journalists to enhance media relations and increase understanding of electoral processes.
2:01 pm
Wiper party says it will fully start campaigning for Raila Odinga once Kalonzo Musyoka is confirmed as the Azimio La Umoja's running mate.
1:21 pm
Deputy President William Ruto accuses Raila Odinga of shortchanging Kalonzo Musyoka in the 2013 and 2017 elections, asks Ukambani electorate not to vote for the former Prime Minister.
12:52 pm
Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, meets Jimmy Kibaki, the two discuss the forthcoming August 9 polls, commit to work together in ensuring a stable, peaceful and prosperous country.
12:34 pm
900 aspirants submit applications to run as independent candidates amid growing unease in political parties.
12:17 pm
Former Laikipia governor, Joshua Irungu, to contest for the county's top seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket, to face off with Ndiritu Muriithi.
11:58 am
Deputy President William Ruto promises to convert HELB loans to grants should he clinch the presidency in August.
11:46 am
Tech blogger Robert Alai drops his Nyando parliamentary bid, to contest for Kileleshwa MCA seat on a ODM ticket.
11:28 am
MP Moses Kuria's lawyers want IEBC proceedings on vote-rigging claims halted, say the electoral commission lacks jurisdiction and no documents supplied to them.
11:03 am
Gatundu South MP, Moses Kuria, appears before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over vote-rigging claims.
10:48 am
Former Kajiado governor, David Nkedianye, asks presidential contestants to publicly declare they will not interfere with running of county governments once elected in August.
10:34 am
Safina party presidential hopeful, Jimi Wanjigi, endorses Moses Mwangi as the party's Murang'a County gubernatorial candidate.
10:07 am
National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) denies fronting a presidential candidate for the August 9 polls.
9:44 am
ODM chairman, John Mbadi, says the issuance of direct tickets by the party will not be entirely based on opinion polls but will consider other variables such as gender.
9:01 am
Kirinyaga governor, Anne Mumbi Waiguru, asks President Uhuru Kenyatta to make peace with Deputy President William Ruto before retiring from office.
8:38 am
George Maara, who unsuccessfully contested for the Limuru parliamentary seat three times, joins Kiambu senatorial race, expresses optimism to clinch the seat in August.
8:10 am
Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, says more Kenyans registered as members of political parties compared to the number of newly registered voters.
8:01 am
Former police spokesperson, Charles Owino, opposes zoning of regions, says it will result in voter apathy.
7:49 am
Former CAS, Beatrice Elachi, argues that more aspirants want to run as independents since they do not like or trust the current party leaders.
7:18 am
Nominated MP David Sankok says aspirants choose to run as independents since being a member of a political party can be expensive as they have to campaign for nominations and the election itself.
7:25 pm
Bukachi Kochwa and Frankline Wechuli Nyongesa drop their bid for Kakamega senatorial seat, endorse Kenya Kwanza, announces Boni Khalwale.
7:00 pm
Presidential aspirant and Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi slams politicians using foul language to win voters during campaigns across the country.
6:40 pm
George Maara who is eying Kiambu senatorial seat urges Jubilee party to reach a consensus with all the aspirants to avert fallout.
6:20 pm
Azimio la Umoja Presidential aspirant Raila Odinga meets UASU leaders, says institutions of higher education are incubators of innovation and can help spur economic growth.
5:35 pm
Former police spokesperson, Charles Owino, claims that he paid the nomination fee for the Siaya gubernatorial seat but was asked to step down for a certain contestant, hence his defection from the Orange Democratic Movement.
5:17 pm
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has gazetted April 1 to 21 as the dates for conducting its nomination exercise countrywide, save for Kajiado, Narok and Migori Counties whose new dates shall be announced in due course.
4:51 pm
Catherine Mumma, chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement's National Elections Board reiterates that they will only issue direct nomination certificates to candidates who agree on a consensus and are popular as per the party's polls.
