August 10, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Leads According to 50% Polling Station Tally By Nation Media Group
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential candidate William Ruto took an early lead on Wednesday opening a 2-point gap between him and his chief competitor, Azimio's Raila… Read more »
Kenya: Polls Agency Yet to Begin Verifying Presidential Results as Nation Remains on Edge
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was on Wednesday yet to begin the verification exercise of votes cast in the general election 18 hours after polls were… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Kenya: UN Secretary General Guterres Lauds Country's Peaceful Election
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has lauded Kenya for conducting a peaceful election. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Kenya: 45,141 Form 34a Relayed From Polling Stations - IEBC
The presidential tallying of votes in the national tallying centre at the Bomas of Kenya is yet to commence despite the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)… Read more »
Kenya: Kega, Jubilee's Director of Elections, Concedes Defeat in Kieni MP Race
Jubilee Party's National Director of Elections Kanini Kega has conceded defeat in the Kieni parliamentary election held on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Havi Concedes Defeat in Westlands Parliamentary Seat Race
Lawyer Nelson Havi who was vying for the Westlands Parliamentary seat has conceded defeat after preliminary results showed the incumbent Tim Wanyonyi headed to victory. Read more »
Kenya: Final Results When Tallying is Done - Head of Election Body Chebukati
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati says final presidential results will be announced as soon as tallying is done. Read more »
Kenya: 14 Million Voters Voted in August 9 Poll Using Kiems Kits, Chebukati Says
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says nearly 4.2 million voters participated in Tuesday’s General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Party's SG Kioni Concedes Defeat After Losing to UDA Candidate
Ndaragwa Member of Parliament Jeremiah Kioni has conceded defeat after failing to recapture the seat on a Jubilee Party ticket. Read more »
Kenya: Naomi Shaban Concedes Defeat After Losing Bid to Extend 20-Year Parliamentary Term
Taita Taveta Member of Parliament Naomi Shaban has conceded defeat and congratulated her closest rival Bwire Akano of the Wiper Party who is leading based on the provisional… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta's House Majority Leader Kimunya Concedes Defeat in Kipipiri
Kipipiri Member of Parliament Amos Kimunya has conceded defeat on Wednesday as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) continued with tallying of results… Read more »
Kenya: Machakos Town MP Munyaka Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Mule of Maendeleo Chap Chap
Machakos Town Member of Parliament Victor Munyaka has conceded defeat and congratulated his competitor Caleb Mule of Maendeleo Chap Chap. Read more »
Kenya: Lang'ata MP Nixon Korir Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Jalang'o
Langata Member of Parliament Nickson Korir has conceded defeat and congratulated his competitor ODM's Felix Oduor alia Jalang'o. Read more »
Kenya: UDA's Cliff Ombeta Concedes Defeat in Bonchari MP Race
Lawyer Cliff Ombeta who was the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate for Bonchari constituency has conceded defeat, even before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Leads in Karua's Polling Station With 911 Votes, Odinga Gets 311
Final results posted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) show that Deputy President William Ruto scooped the most votes at Martha Karua's polling station… Read more »
Kenya: Embakasi West MP Theuri Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Jubilee's Mwenje
Embakasi West Member of Parliament George Theuri has conceded defeat and congratulated his opponent Mark Mwenje of Jubilee. Read more »
Kenya: Schools to Re-Open Monday After Closure for National Elections
The government has ordered all schools to re-open on Monday next week following closure to facilitate the General Election conducted on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: MP Didmus Barasa Flees, Switches Off Phone After Shooting Incident
Police say they are yet to arrest Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa who is on the run after he allegedly shot his opponent's aide dead Tuesday evening. Read more »
Kenya: 43,536 of 46,229 Form 34A Submitted With 94.17% Success Rate
Vote counting is still underway in various polling stations where elections were conducted as Kenyans wait with bated breath for the final votes in several elective seats. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Quietens as Tallying Gets Under Way After Election Day Fanfare
Kisumu City remained a dull city throughout the night on Tuesday following the closing of polls as election officials begun tallying presidential votes in the 2022 General Election… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Kenya: Police Looking for Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa After He Shoots Opponent's Aide Dead
Police are looking for Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa after he allegedly shot his opponent's aide dead Tuesday evening. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Leads in President Kenyatta's Polling Station With 983 Votes Against Odinga's 464
Election results posted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) show that Deputy President William Ruto scooped the most votes in President Uhuru Kenyatta's… Read more »
Kenya: German Manufacturer Stihl Group Picks Kenya As East African Hub
German outdoor power tools manufacturer The Stihl Group is set to establish its East African hub in Kenya. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Kenya: Mombasa, Kakamega to Elect Governor on August 23
By-elections will be held on August 23 in eight regions across the country after voting was suspended due to ballot paper mix-up. Read more »
Kenya: Esipisu Hosts Diaspora Voters at Kenya's UK Mission in First Presidential Poll Abroad
Kenya's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Manoah Esipisu hosted Kenyans in the United Kingdom at the country's Mission on Tuesday where those converged to participate in the… Read more »