August 10, 2022
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: 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: 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 »
Kenya: Moses Kuria Concedes Defeat in Kiambu Governor Race Before Final Winner Is Declared
Chama Cha Kazi party leader Moses Kuria has already conceded defeat in the Kiambu Governor's race, even before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission declared the… 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 »
August 09, 2022
Kenya: Kenyans Line Up to Vote in Second Transition Election Under New Constitutional Dispensation
Kenyans lined up to vote on Tuesday as the country geared up for the second transition since the coming into force of a new constitutional order that will see President Uhuru… Read more »
Kenya: Woman Who Travelled From U.S. to Vote Turned Away Due to Missing Name
A voter in Kisii has expressed her grievances after travelling from the United States to come and vote only to be turned away from the polling station because her name was not… Read more »
Kenya: 12 Million Ballots Cast by 4.00pm - Electoral Body
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now says 12, 065, 803 registered voters had cast their ballot by 4.00pm. Read more »
Kenya: Suluhu Urges Kenyans to Maintain Peace, Roots for Credible Poll
President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania on Tuesday conveyed a message of goodwill as Kenyans vote to elect their representatives for various positions including the country's next… Read more »
Kenya: President Kenyatta Exudes Confidence That Election Will Be Free and Fair
President Uhuru Kenyatta has exuded confidence that Tuesday's General Election will be free and fair. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Among First Kenyans to Vote
Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto was among the first Kenyans to vote in the Tuesday election in which he is among the front runners in the presidential race. Read more »
Kenya: Jakaya Kikwete Confident of Peaceful Kenya Election After Kibra Tour
Former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete who is leading the EAC election Observer Mission in Kenya has expressed confidence that the polls will be peaceful. Read more »
Kenya: Ngirici Raises Concern Over Propaganda War From Opponents
Kirinyaga County gubernatorial candidate Purtiy Ngirici has expressed concern over what she termed propaganda war amongst opponents during polls. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Calls for Peace, Confident of a Transparent Election
William Ruto's running mate Rigathi Gachagua called for peace in the country Tuesday as Kenyans elected their new leaders in a national election. Read more »
Kenya: Make Your Vote Count, Karua Tells Kenyans After Voting
Azimio La Umoja - One Kenya running mate Martha Karua has urged Kenyans to make their vote count even as she cast her vote at the Mugumo Primary School in Kirinyaga. Read more »
Kenya: Security Beefed Up At Bomas of Kenya Ahead of Vote Counting
Security has been beefed at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) main tallying center at the Bomas of Kenya, the electoral body's nerve center. Read more »
Kenya: Kibicho Urges Kenyans Not to Crowd At Polling Stations After Voting
Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has asked Kenyans not to crowd around polling stations after casting their votes, but instead proceed home and wait for the results. Read more »
Kenya: Long Queues As Voting Kicks Off Across Kenya
Some 22.1 million registered voters are on Tuesday voting to elect the country's fifth president and successor to the incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta with long queues being registered in… Read more »
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 »
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 »