Election Tracker - Sunday, May 8, 2022 - 6:58 am

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ODM, UDA among dozens of political parties that failed to meet the two thirds gender rule in their nominations, they have up to Monday, May 9, 11:59pm to correct the anomaly. 

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Kalonzo Musyoka's Wiper party threatens to withdraw its candidature in the Raila Odinga running mate race if some of its demands are not met.

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Political analyst, Herman Manyora, argues that Murang'a Woman Rep, Sabina Chege, is the most suited candidate to deputise Raila Odinga, says she is loyal and ambitious.

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Veteran journalist and political analyst, David Makali, says Kalonzo Musyoka is no longer respected in Azimio La Umoja One Kenya, cites list of running mate contenders as an indicator of such disrespect.

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Safina Party presidential flag bearer, Jimi Wanjigi, asks President Uhuru Kenyatta to stop attempting to extend his presidency through the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition. 

 

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Raila Odinga presidential secretariat spokesman, Makau Mutua, says that by electing William Ruto as President in August, Kenyans will have committed an unforgivable crime. 

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President Uhuru Kenyatta to start campaigning in Mt Kenya once Azimio La Umoja names Raila Odinga's running mate and some of his projects in the area are completed.

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Kenya Kwanza principal, Moses Wetangula, maintains that William Ruto will not resign from his position as Deputy President, says the word resign does not exist in his vocabulary.

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Makueni governor, Kivutha Kibwana, asks Raila Odinga not to renege on his promise that Azimio will not adopt zoning while fielding candidates in the August polls.

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More than 20 deputy governors are angling to succeed their bosses who are serving their second and final terms.

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Sonko Rescue Team officially relocates to Mombasa as Mike Sonko seeks to succeed Hassan Ali Joho as governor, team to offer free services to residents of the coastal city.

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National Assembly Speaker, Justin Muturi, says the decision to join Kenya Kwanza under DP William Ruto was informed by consultations with his supporters and the electorate. 

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Nyeri senatorial aspirant, Kabando wa Kabando, argues that most Azimio affiliate parties did not do due diligence before signing the agreement hence the trust deficit.

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Senior Counsel, Ahmednasir Abdullahi, opines that Raila Odinga is facing a bigger challenge in choosing a running mate compared to DP William Ruto.

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Independent candidates dismiss claims by DP William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza that they are sponsored to split votes in the August 9 election.

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Westlands MP, Tim Wanyonyi, to defend his seat after Michael Gumo agrees to step down in his favour, Junet Mohamed says deal reached after consultations.

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DP William Ruto says his development record places him above Raila Odinga, asks the Azimio La Umoja presidential aspirant to explain to Kenyans what he has done for them.

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Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana accuses Raila Odinga of going against an agreement with Azimio affiliate parties that there would be no zoning 

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DP William Ruto donates Ksh 500,000 at a church service in Kitale, says it's tithe from Sugoi farm 

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Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua says Raila Running Mate Selection Panel will purely consider the candidate with the highest political support, without the whims of emotions and friendships

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Amani National Congress (ANC) announces revision of nominated candidates to align with the two-thirds gender Rule. Orders interested candidates to apply by Monday, May 9 at 9:00 a.m.

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DP William Ruto's wife, Rachel Ruto, urges Rift Valley residents to adopt six-piece voting pattern and vote for UDA candidates at all levels

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UDA MCA Candidate for Sambirir Ward Mark Bowen dead after he was found unconscious along Eldoret-Malaba Road on Saturday morning. Police have launched investigations to ascertain the cause of death.

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Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria vows to mobilise voters not to re-elect Cherang'any MP Joshua Kutuny, a vocal critic of DP William Ruto

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Former Presidential candidate Joseph Ole Kiyiapi urges Raila's Running Mate Selection Panel to exercise more discretion in its dealings, advocates for a woman DP

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DP Ruto's financer, businesswoman Mary Wambui accuses President Uhuru Kenyatta of running a colonial government.

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Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua threatens to quit the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya running mate selection panel.