Narc Kenya party leader, Martha Karua, says she is ready to face the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya vetting panel in the race to become Raila Odinga's running mate.
ICT CS, Joe Mucheru, says DP William Ruto has nothing to complain about in regards to elections as they worked together during the 2017 polls.
IEBC says only 48 political parties complied with two-thirds gender rule in their senatorial nominations & 38 in parliamentary nominations, asks non-compliant ones to do so by May 9.
Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant, Polycarp Igathe, meets Sabina Joy landlord, Mzee Gikonyo Kanyuira, seeking his blessings in the city's top seat race.
Musalia Mudavadi alleges that the high number of independent candidates is meant to help the government in rigging out DP William Ruto in the August 9 polls.
Gatundu South MP, Moses Kuria, alleges that Azimio La Umoja is trying to make the August election a 40 versus 2 tribes issue, says it will balkanise the country further.
IEBC launches online and SMS-based voter verification, calls on all registered voters to ensure their details are correctly captured ahead of August 9 polls.
COFEK Secretary General, Stephen Mutoro, cautions ICT CS Joe Mucheru against engaging in politics, says state officers should remain impartial.
Human rights activist, Ndung'u Wainaina, says the integrity of voters' register is fundamental to a free, fair and credible election.
Lang'ata parliamentary aspirant, Felix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o, says young people seeking elective seats have received more backlash from their fellow youth.
Political analyst, Adams Oloo, says the high number of independent candidates is informed by the desire by many Kenyans to take up elective seats.
ICT CS, Joe Mucheru, says it is his democratic right to take political sides, remains adamant he will campaign for Raila Odinga ahead of the August 9 polls.
Ford Kenya party leader, Moses Wetangula, asks the clergy to pray for President Uhuru Kenyatta so that he is not consumed by bad succession politics.
Mathare parliamentary aspirant, Billian Ojiwa, says he left ODM for UDA to demystify the politics of ethnicity, adds the seat is not a reserve for a particular party or tribe.
Cyrus Jirongo's UDP withdraws a letter endorsing Kalonzo Musyoka as Raila Odinga's running mate, says it was not approved by the party.
A section of Kirinyaga electorate pressure DP William Ruto to settle on governor Anne Waiguru as his running mate, state she meets all the qualifications.
The Amani National Congress (ANC) is accusing DP William Ruto's UDA of trying to outbox other Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties, wants all members treated equally.
Independent aspirants protest conditions set by IEBC including getting signatures from a specific number supporters in the areas they wish to contest for seats.
DP William Ruto asks the church to make known its political stand, says clergy cannot afford to sit on the sidelines when the country's future is at stake.
Raila Odinga presidential secretariat spokesman, Makau Mutua, says gubernatorial aspirants who have been impeached in the past or charged in court should not be cleared to vie in August.
Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, says proper zoning by Azimio affiliate parties should be done in June, adds this will allow them to gauge aspirants' popularity.
Lang'ata parliamentary hopeful, Felix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o, says it will cost him over Ksh30 million to campaign for the seat.
Mombasa gubernatorial aspirant, Mike Sonko, promises to rehabilitate drug addicts in the region and thereafter hire them to be part of the county government staff.
Kapseret MP, Oscar Sudi, accuses CS Joe Mucheru of chest-thumping and arrogance, warns him against being reckless as the country heads to polls.
Water shortage, food insecurity, and healthcare dominate Tana River campaigns, incumbent governor Dhadho Godhana says his administration has made remarkable steps.
Women drawn from Westlands Constituency support the candidature of Tim Wanyonyi as area MP, say his return brings hope to the electorate.
A section of Kiambu residents term Moses Kuria as naive for limiting comments on his Facebook page, argue that he is burying his head in the sand.
Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, condemns Kenya Kwanza leaders for branding independent presidential aspirants as government projects, asks them to embrace democracy.
One person critically injured after disagreements erupt on placement of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) posters at Chwele market in Bungoma county.
MP hopeful, Alinur Mohamed, expresses dissatisfaction with Azimio's move to zone Kamukunji constituency as a Jubilee Party turf, says it undermines democracy.
Politicians from Malindi say they will give their presidential vote to the leader who will prioritise the implementation of Ksh2.3B Kavinyalalo Irrigation Scheme.
Raila Odinga tells the residents of Nyandarua that Azimio La Umoja One Kenya will give priority to long standing historical injustices, asks them to vote for him overwhelmingly on August 9.
Court dismisses case seeking to stop Magistrates from barring governors from accessing office once charged with graft, says the orders are legally binding.
Governor Alfred Mutua moves to court after Azimio La Umoja One Kenya keeps agreement establishing the coalition secret.
Mike Sonko officially begins his campaigns for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat at Jomvu constituency, to officially launch bid on Saturday, May 7.
Vihiga Woman Rep, Beatrice Adagala, accuses bloggers of being used by politicians to spread propaganda and hate messages, urges them to be responsible citizens.
Infotrak CEO, Angela Ambitho, says their opinion polls state facts and not what people want to hear, adds that they are not sponsored by individuals or organisations.
Mwangi Wa Iria's Usawa Kwa Wote party certified by IEBC as two-thirds gender rule compliant in its nomination for National Assembly and Senate aspirants.
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal nullifies the nomination of Tim Wanyonyi as ODM's candidate for Westlands parliamentary seat, orders repeat of primaries in 72 hours.
ODM National Election Board (NEB) says it will give directions on Westlands parliamentary seat after tribunal nullifies the nomination of Tim Wanyonyi.
Former Emgwen MP, Stephen Tarus, among the seven candidates shortlisted by selection panel searching for Raila Odinga's running mate.
Kirinyaga residents start door-to-door campaigns for Azimio La Umoja presidential aspirant, Raila Odinga, vow to deliver a resounding victory.
DP William Ruto maintains that he has discharged all the assignments and duties assigned to him, dares those accusing him of absconding duty to point out what he has failed to do.
Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, calls on the Mombasa electorate to vote in Mike Sonko as their governor, says he is a revolutionary leader.
Otiende Amollo says Kalonzo Musyoka cannot enter the Azimio coalition through blackmail, coercion or undue influence, asks him to employ persuasion and dialogue.