Election Tracker - Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 6:45 am

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President Uhuru Kenyatta says DP William Ruto's efforts to succeed him will not bear any fruits, asks Kenyans to vote wisely on August 9.

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IEBC denies reports that 3,000 KIEMS kits have gone missing, says it can account for all its equipment to be used in August 9 election.

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Interior PS, Karanja Kibicho, argues that Kenya Kwanza presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua's thinking does not go beyond police and administration.

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DP William Ruto writes to IEBC seeking to have President Uhuru Kenyatta investigated for allegedly committing an electoral offence by supporting Raila Odinga.

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IEBC to transport electoral materials to Wajir, Garissa, Mandera, Lamu, and Turkana by air, cites security concerns.

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High Court Constitutional Division orders IEBC to use manual register of voters to identify voters in the August 9 polls.

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Roots Party's George Wajackoyah says he is still in the race, dismisses backing Raila Odinga but maintains that Kenyans have a right to choose who they want.

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DP William Ruto accuses President Uhuru Kenyatta, a section of journalists and top police bosses of inciting Kenyans against each other.

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Government declares Tuesday, August 9, a public holiday to allow Kenyans participate in the General Election.

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Roots Party presidential candidate, George Wajackoyah, claims that some people in his party are telling lies about him, says he will deal with such decisively.

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More security officers deployed to volatile areas of Laikipia county ahead of Tuesday, August 9, General Election.

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Agano Party presidential candidate, David Mwaure, asks IEBC to avoid being used by certain politicians to rig the August 9 polls.

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DP William Ruto warns the government against plans to switch off internet and electricity on election day, says such things should never happen.

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Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, tells the people of Vihiga that he will appoint Musalia Mudavadi to his government despite him supporting William Ruto.

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Agano's David Mwaure to appoint Ida Odinga, Fred Matiang'i, Rachel Ruto, George Wajackoyah, George Magoha and ex-Chief Justice David Maraga as Cabinet Secretaries.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses an impromptu political gathering after commissioning projects in Mombasa, roots for Azimio coalition candidates led by Raila Odinga

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Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga dismisses DP William Ruto’s allegations implicating government officials in plan to rig elections, says he will win the election with an overwhelming majority. 

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Agano presidential candidate David Mwaure unveils his proposed Cabinet with names of prominent Kenyans such as Rachel Ruto, Ida Odinga, George Wajackoyah, David Maraga, among others. 

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Famous Nigerian pastor Primate Ayodele predicts that UDA flagbearer Deputy President William Ruto will be declared the winner of the August 9 General Election.

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The County Government of Kisumu has ordered all bars, nightclubs, lodgings, and markets to be closed from midnight August 8 to 5 pm August 9 to encourage more voters to turn up for the election.

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4 people killed in an accident involving Lunga Lunga MP Khatib Mwashetani's campaign vehicle.