Election Tracker - Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 6:30 am

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Gatundu South MP, Moses Kuria, accuses President Uhuru Kenyatta of hiding behind Raila Odinga's Azimio La Umoja to remain in power as Prime Minister should the ODM boss win the August vote.

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MP Moses Kuria promises Narc Kenya's Martha Karua a prime position in Kenya Kwanza should she agree to join Deputy President William Ruto's camp.

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Raila Odinga presidential campaign spokesman, Makau Mutua, says recent demands by Kalonzo Musyoka not an indication of a fallout in Azimio La Umoja but part of the ongoing discussions.

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Kimilili MP, David Eseli Simiyu, proposes a change in the country's electoral system to achieve the two thirds gender rule.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party launches aspirants' mobilisation programme to welcome back popular individuals who had defected to other parties.

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KNUT Secretary General, Collins Oyuu, asks teachers to support Raila Odinga's presidential bid, adds he will always work with the government in power.

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Homa Bay gubernatorial aspirant, Isaiah Ogwe, calls on ODM party leader, Raila Odinga, to ensure free and fair party primaries failure to which he will decamp.

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Angaza Movement commences civic education to enlighten Kenyans on electoral integrity and transformative leadership. 

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Murang'a Senator, Irungu Kang'ata, says August 9 polls will be the country's first ever issue-based election, adds that DP William Ruto has helped suppress negative ethnicity. 

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Nandi Senator, Samson Cherargei, says Jubilee cannot kick them out since they voluntarily left the party and joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

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Mau Mau fighters from Mount Kenya region move to court seeking to remove Deputy President William Ruto from office; they accuse him of failing to perform his duties.

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John Nyaga, the son of the late ex-Minister Joseph Nyaga, declares interest in the August 9 presidential election, to contest as an independent candidate.

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UDA's National Elections Board member, Salome Beacco, rules out direct nominations, says party will conduct free and fair nominations at all levels.

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Jubilee Party allied youths from Narok County warn Deputy President William Ruto against insulting other leaders during his campaigns, say they will not tolerate hate politics.

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Jubilee Party Secretary General, Jeremiah Kioni, says the party has so far registered 5,326 aspirants from across the country.

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Registrar of Political Parties to release political parties registers ahead of nominations; four days left for voters to register as members of political parties.

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National Police Service (NPS) to undertake mental health training for all its officers ahead of the General Election.

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The National Council of Churches asks politicians to avoid inflammatory speeches that may cause divisions among communities and lead to election violence.

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Businessman Zedekiah Kiprop Bundotich, better known as Buzeki, to contest for the Uasin Gishu gubernatorial seat as an independent candidate. 

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National Assembly resumes sittings, Members of Parliament to consider Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which is in the Second Reading.

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Suba South MP, John Mbadi Ng'ong'o, expresses concern over rising insecurity in Homa Bay town, says some outlawed groups emerging ahead of August polls.

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Martha Karua of Narc Kenya denies branding her One Kenya Alliance (OKA) counterparts Kalonzo Musyoka and Gideon Moi traitors, says reports misleading.

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Former Energy Cabinet Secretary, Charles Keter, who is vying for the Kericho gubernatorial seat, heckled by rowdy youths during a UDA popularisation rally in the county. 

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Jubilee Party extends deadline for submission of nomination papers to March 22; National Elections Board says move due to high number of applicants.

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National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) meets European Union Exploratory Mission on Elections to Kenya, the two bodies discuss gains made towards realizing a peaceful election.

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Mandera Senator, Mohamed Mahamud, endorsed by Council of Elders to succeed governor Ali Roba, who is serving his second and final term.

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Machakos Governor, Alfred Mutua, announces that his Maendeleo Chap Chap party will field candidates in all elective positions apart from the presidency.

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Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) defends President Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to drum up support for Raila Odinga, says he has the interests of the country at heart.

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Mombasa Regional Commissioner, John Elungata, urges politicians to commit to peaceful elections, tells candidates to reaffirm non-violence and hate-free campaigns.

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Narok Governor, Samuel Ole Tunai, endorses former Labour Chief Administrative Secretary, Patrick Ole Ntutu, as his successor.

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Isiolo North parliamentary hopeful, Abdilatif Abdi Boru, ditches Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for DP William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

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DP William Ruto holds consultative meeting with over 50 UDA aspirants from Laikipia County led by Women Rep Cate Waruguru and ex-governor Joshua Irungu.

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Mama Ngina Kenyatta asks Mount Kenya electorate to follow President Uhuru Kenyatta's direction, says DP William Ruto refused to work with him.

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Azimo La Umoja youth movement warns politicians against inciting young people to cause violence before, during and after elections.