Election Tracker - Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 6:28 am

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Kalonzo Musyoka to get chief minister and four cabinet slots in the Azimio La Umoja government if the coalition wins the August 9 poll.

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Baringo Senator, Gideon Moi, cleared by IEBC to defend his seat on a KANU party ticket.

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Reuben Kigame alleges a deliberate plan to bar certain aspirants from vying for the presidency in the August 9 polls after IEBC locked him out.

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IEBC investigating claims of system breach that has led to voters being irregularly transferred to other polling stations without their knowledge. 

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Raila Odinga presidential secretariat spokesman, Makua Mutua, calls on IEBC not to clear aspirants without requisite academic qualifications for the August polls.

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Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura opines that Kalonzo Musyoka should run for the presidency, says this will stamp his political authority.

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Constitutional lawyer, Bobby Mkangi, says IEBC should communicate more effectively to avoid creating a perception that it is not ready for the August polls.

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Otiende Amollo says Kalonzo Musyoka would have to fight so many legal battles if he is to contest in the August 9 polls, argues that the Azimio pact is legally binding.

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Raila Odinga to hold roadshows in Nairobi today and a major rally at Kamukunji grounds in Kibra.

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National Police Service (NPS) says Senator Cleophas Malala must officially apologise over his demeaning remarks failure to which he will not get any security.

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DP William Ruto's team protests the destruction of his campaign billboards in Kisumu, says such actions fuel animosity against communities. 

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Celebrated lawyer and second liberation hero, Gitobu Imanyara, says he will actively campaign for Raila Odinga and his running mate, Martha Karua.

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Kenyan footballer turned politician, McDonald Mariga, attacked by rowdy youths while campaigning in Kibra. 

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Laikipia gubernatorial hopeful, Gitonga Kabugi, says he will focus on water supply, roads and health sectors should he clinch the seat.

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NCIC to launch Conflict Hotspot Mapping report detailing understanding of peace and security situation in the country ahead of the August 9 polls.

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Mombasa gubernatorial aspirants asked to prioritise the garbage disaster, water shortage and stalled projects.

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Human rights activist, Jerotich Seii, calls on civil societies not to take partisan approaches in August election, adds such a move will jeopardise the country's democratic gains.

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Nairobi, Nakuru, Kericho, Kisumu and Uasin Gishu listed as top five counties prone to pre and post election chaos, NCIC calls for more peace caravans in the areas.

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Murang’a governor, Mwangi wa Iria, says he will transform Usawa Kwa Wote party into a national resistance movement if IEBC bars him from contesting for the presidency.

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Clergy in Meru county hold peace prayers ahead of the August 9 General Election, ask politicians to exercise sobriety in their campaigns.

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Kapseret MP, Oscar Sudi, cleared by IEBC to defend his seat on a UDA ticket despite the ongoing KCSE certificate forgery case.

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Governor Mwangi Wa Iria wants DCI to help him reach IEBC chairperson, Wafula Chebukati, so as to raise his grievances with him. 

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ODM settles on Mohamed Mdigo Mwamkale, William Kamoti's younger brother as its Rabai constituency candidate for August 9 polls.

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Elgeyo Marakwet Senator, Kipchumba Murkomen, want the government to deploy police officers to all schools in Kerio Valley following increased banditry attacks.

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Migori county commissioner, Benson Karani, warns youth against carrying crude weapons when attending political rallies, says those caught will be arrested and charged.

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Raila Odinga tells the European Business Council that Martha Karua as the CS for Justice and Constitutional Affairs will address policy issues affecting businesses.

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Gatundu North MP, Wanjiku Kibe, and her predecessor, Clement Waibara, re-awaken bitter rivalry hours after the duo was cleared by IEBC to run in the August polls.

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Exiled lawyer, Miguna Miguna, asks IEBC to publicly publish Raila Odinga's degree certificate before clearing him to run for presidency.

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Raila Odinga says his government will eliminate bureaucracy, punitive taxation, and fasten work permit processing to open up the country for business.

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Azimio La Umoja presidential flagbearer, Raila Odinga, says he will give a comprehensive plan of his first 100 days in office on Monday, June 6, after being cleared by IEBC.

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Keroche CEO, Tabitha Karanja, cleared by IEBC to run for the Nakuru Senate seat despite a tax evasion related court case challenging her eligibility.

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Kenyans raise questions after IEBC clears Sirisia MP, John Waluke, to defend his seat despite having been jailed in 2020 for fraud and illegal acquisition of Ksh297M from NCPB.

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Keroche CEO, Tabitha Karanja, to face IEBC in refund battle after paying Ksh50,000 nomination fees instead of Ksh25,000 for her Nakuru senatorial bid.

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High Court reinstates two Mandera aspirants whose nomination certificates had been nullified by ODM, asks them to present papers to IEBC for clearance.

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Justices David Majanja, Chacha Mwita and Mugure Thande to hear and determine case seeking to bar Mike Sonko and other impeached leaders from vying in August elections.

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46 Governors skip Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) meeting chair by DP William Ruto, only Turkana's Josephat Nanok attended.

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Nairobi senatorial aspirant, Edwin Sifuna, urges IEBC to reject some candidates he claims are abusing the constitutional right to vie. This was after his post attracted 34 aspirants. 

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IEBC launches investigations into the illegal transfer of voters affecting its electronic register. Says officers found culpable will face the law. 

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Kirinyaga gubernatorial aspirant, Purity Ngirici, wants IEBC to sanction politicians using government resources to campaign.

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Kieni MP, Kanini Kega, urges politicians to refrain from insults and instigating violence during campaigns. 

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IEBC says that it has adhered to the Supreme Court judgement and orders of the Presidential Election Petition contrary to social media reports. 

 

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Kenya Kwanza co-principal, Musalia Mudavadi, urges Bomet residents to overwhelmingly vote for Deputy President William Ruto to avoid a runoff in the August 9 polls. 

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Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, says that her office directed political leaders to manage their supporters to ensure a peaceful election. 

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Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, speaks against conflict of interests. Wants civil servants interested in doing business with the government to resign. 

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IEBC clears Bishop Margaret Wanjiru to vie for the Nairobi Senate seat on a UDA ticket.