Election Tracker - Sunday, 16 July 2023 - 7:32 am

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10 Presidents among them Nigeria's Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrive in Kenya for the fifth mid-year Coordination Meeting of the African Union.

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Two women wrestle gunmen and recover two firearms robbed from police officers.

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Dorcas Rigathi kicks off the preventive program against drug and substance abuse in schools at the Dagoretti High School in Nairobi.

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President William Ruto insists that he was embroiled in legal issues during his time as an ODM deputy party leader.

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CJ Martha Koome to preside over the swearing-in of Mary Wanyonyi as the Chairperson of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) on Monday.

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Nairobi Expressway resumes operations at the Mlolongo, Syokimau, and SGR Toll Stations.

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Digital Strategist Dennis Itumbi launches initiative to block Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga from receiving their pension benefits.

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KTN News Sports Journalists Moses Wakhisi elected the Secretary-General of the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK).

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The Employment and Labour Relations Court to mark 10 years of existence by holding its Annual Symposium and Exhibition.

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President William Ruto addresses African Presidents who convened in Nairobi for the fifth mid-year Coordination Meeting of the African Union.

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Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen received DRC President Felix Tshisekedi at JKIA.

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President William Ruto meets with Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu during the fifth mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union in Nairobi.

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EFG Hermes Research projects that the Kenyan shilling will hit 150 against the dollar in December 2023.

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President William Ruto reveals that 54 countries agreed to create a single market with a population of 1.4 billion people.

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Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen threatens to sue Raila Odinga over destruction of infrastructure during Azimio protests.

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NPS advises motorists travelling from Nairobi to Mombasa to enter through Samburu-Kinango Road after snarl-up at the ferry.

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IGAD to push for access to humanitarian assistance, protection of refugees, and reactivation of the political process to end the crisis in Sudan.

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Real Estate businesswoman Mary Njonjo hosts launch of Diaspora Housing Management Limited.

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President William Ruto meets his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at UN Complex in Nairobi.

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Government releases Ksh2.5 billion to pay dues owed to KNEC examiners, contracted officials and suppliers.

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Armed bandits kill two people including a Kenya Police reservist in Laikipia West.

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Some Kenyans living abroad sign petitions to push those governments to sanction opposition leaders.

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Kenya Forest Service (KFS) explains the agency is clearing overgrown trees in Baringo and not Kakamega Forest as alleged in a viral video.

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Kenya accuses the United Nations of relying on third-party reports in assessing deaths linked to anti-government protests.

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Archbishop Anthony Muheria faults President William Ruto's leadership accusing him of arrogance and leading Kenya on the wrong path.

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President William Ruto drums up support for Africa EXIM Bank, says Africa can develop own institutions to stop overeliance on foreign entities.

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UK residents raise concerns after Kenyan government applies for deportation of terror suspect linked to deadly woman.

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Former Kenyan Ambassador to the US, Ambassador Njeru Githae, a known ally of Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, calls on Kenyans to give President William Ruto's administration time to fulfill its election pledges.

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President William Ruto’s allies leap to the his defense over fuel prices. MPs cite ongoing court case as reason why the Head of State is yet to intervene.

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Bishop Gilbert Deya acquitted. All charges against controversial priest dropped.

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US Trade Representative Katherine Tai arrives in Kenya for a three-day meeting on trade between the US and EAC.

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Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited appoints Enos Njiru as its national chairman

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Court drops second case against former Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Lilian Omollo over stolen NYS millions.
 

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Azimio shrugs off govt's tough stance. Opposition coalition stresses 3-day protests to continue as planned.
 

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Hustler Fund has disbursed over Ksh33 billion since its launch, CS Chelugui announces.

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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio leader Raila Odinga sued over looming anti-government protests.

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Azimio accuses Kenya Kwanza of cloning Tumechoka website launched to collect signatures aimed at ousting Ruto with intention to confuse its supporters.

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Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o reveals he underwent a successful spinal surgery on Friday, July 14.

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Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai denies assaulting Kenya Power staffer.

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The Employment and Labour Court in Mombasa dismisses case seeking to block the repossession of illegally acquired land from former NLC officials led by Ex-CEO Tom Chavangi.

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Govt shuts down more than 500 joints selling illicit alcohol in Tharaka Nithi County.

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Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina refutes claims that Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is funding Azimio protests.
 

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Opposition leader Raila Odinga tells Kenyans to brace themselves for "game changing" protests beginning Wednesday, July 19.

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Activist Boniface Mwangi threatens to sue David Ndii for defamation after economic advisor alleged he was paid using Ruto's finances for being part of Linda Katiba.

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Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii warns Azimio's protests will not be allowed in President William Ruto's backyard.

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The security details of Azimio leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka withdrawn.

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Embattled Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni contradicts Martha Karua. Says ultimate goal of Azimio protests is to hound President William Ruto out of power.

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Mining PS Elijah Mwangi announces that Kenya will revoke 1,500 non-compliant mining licenses following a year-long audit. 

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IMF approves a new Ksh141.4 billion for Kenya after meeting key conditions for continued support. 

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Kenya protests to Russian President Vladamir Putin over his decision to pull out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

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Parents demand refunds from Uasin Gishu County Government as Bii and Mandago engage in blame game over scolarship scandal.

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Kakamega residents reject proposal to set up governor's wife office.

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Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka expresses concerns over the state of the country. Warns President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have 24 hours to save the nation.

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National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee Chairperson Kuria Kimani claims a huge section of Azimio MPs supported Finance Act, 2023 proposals.

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50 US civil society groups call on President Joe Biden to suspend trade deals over Kenya's stand on same-sex marriage.

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Kenya Power announces scheduled power interruption affecting Nairobi, Nyeri, Embu and Mombasa counties.

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Religious leaders and businessmen from Central Kenya call for a ceasefire between Raila and Ruto to avert losses during protests.

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Gachagua cancels key meeting ahead of this week's planned anti-government demonstrations.

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MCAs suspend nationwide strike. Senate given one month to solve salary impasse.

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Western envoys led by US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman call for a truce between President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga amid anti-govt protests.

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Azimio La Umoja claims top leaders' homes and offices are being monitored by security officers drawn from special units.

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Transporters warn of looming paralysis between Wednesday and Friday over Azimio protests.

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Chief Justice Martha Koome appoints three-judge bench to hear and determine Finance Act petition.

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Over 5,000 Nairobi traders threaten to march to Mama Ngina Kenyatta's home in Muthaiga over disruption caused to their businesses by Azimio protests.

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Concerns raised after report reveals that Naivasha General Hospital records 15-20 newborn deaths every month.

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ODM rebels request a different venue for disciplinary hearings. All of them express fears they will be attacked at Chungwa House.

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Kenyan rugby legend Collins Injera secures govt job. Retired sportsman is now an employee of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC).

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NACADA raises red flag over widespread use of unspecified drug in certain counties. Authority working with the respective governments to curb the menace.

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Showdown looms as ruling United Democratic Party (UDA) announces counter protests to neutralise Azimio demonstrations.

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Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen urges opposition leader Raila Odinga to call off scheduled protests.

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Cabinet approves new legislation aimed at curbing money laundering and illicit money flows in the country.

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Protestors block road in Kisii hours hours before the scheduled start of Azimio's nationwide protests.
 

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino arrested, ODM says.

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Kisii Governor Simba Arati's security withdrawn over his prominent role in organising Azimio protests.

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President William Ruto to commission water projects in Kericho today despite nationwide protests.

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Protesters block Homa Bay-Rongo Road as Azimio demonstrations gather steam in select towns countrywide.

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Car importers protest after govt raises car import duty to 35%. Traders say they were not consulted.