Election Tracker - Monday, August 1, 2022 - 6:36 am

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NCIC chairperson Samuel Kobia calls on President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto to stop creating tension ahead of polls.

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Kiambu governor James Nyoro says him and a few of his colleagues contesting for MP and MCA seats in Azimio do not need any support to win elections.

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Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria asks IEBC to assure the public of credible polls ahead of the August 9 general election.

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DP William Ruto to campaign in Uasin Gishu county today before heading to Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga and Kiambu on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Education CS George Magoha announces that schools will close on August 6 to allow IEBC time to prepare for the upcoming elections.

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Azimio flag-bearer Raila Odinga to hold a series of rallies in Kiambu county today, before heading to Kisii on Tuesday and Kakamega on Wednesday.

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Amnesty International Executive Director Irungu Houghton wants the media to do parallel reporting during election.

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DP William Ruto accuses President Uhuru Kenyatta of plotting to disrupt elections; asks him to keep off succession politics.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta expected to launch projects in Kisumu as he drums up support for Raila Odinga and Martha Karua's candidature.

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Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete to lead EAC 52-member election observation team; to submit report on Kenyan elections on August 11.

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IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati to address the media today at 2pm from the Bomas of Kenya on election preparedness.

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Education CS George Magoha orders all schools to be closed on Tuesday, August 2, to allow the IEBC to prepare and conduct the August 9 General Election. 

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Poll by IRS shows UDA presidential candidate William Ruto has 53.1% popularity approval against Azimio's Raila Odinga who has 42.7%.

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IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati assures Kenyans that he will announce presidential winner in August 9 race in broad daylight.

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TIFA Research Analyst Tom Wolf says Raila Odinga is likely to gain from the ongoing wrangles between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.

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COTU boss Francis Atwoli says DP William Ruto underestimated influence of President Uhuru Kenyatta by dismissing him and deciding to tackle him.

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Raila Odinga dismisses the dynasty narrative against his family and that of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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IEBC dismisses a viral audio clip that purported to capture Azimio Secretary General Junet Mohamed planning a secret meeting with a commissioner, commission says investigations are underway. 

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Omburo Odaje, an independent candidate seeking the Rangwe parliamentary seat, robbed Ksh1 million while hosting a team of supporters at his home in Homa Bay County. 

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Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga says DP William Ruto's assassination talk is a sign of a candidate who has sensed defeat. 

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Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika and Keroche billionaire Tabitha Karanja unable to attend DP William Ruto's rally in Salgaa after their chopper was grounded due to bad weather.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta urges Kiambu residents to vote for Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga. He spoke while commissioning development projects in the area.