July 14, 2022
Kenya: Poll Officials to Scout Around for Network Where Satellite Fails - Marjan
Poll officials in underserved areas may be forced to transmit electronic election results outside their gazetted areas should the backup internet infrastructure fail. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Forget Everything and Focus on the Finish Line, Says Omanyala After Finally Landing Visa
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala says the visa hiatus that has rocked his boat towards the World Athletics Championships in Oregon will not deter his determination and has… Read more »
Kenya: Bingo! Omanyala Finally Gets U.S. Visa
After days of agony and distress, African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will finally travel to Eugene, United States 6pm Thursday, slightly over 24 hours to his race at the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Leverages On Post-Harvest Technologies to Minimise Losses for Nyanza Rice Farmers
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) in partnership with private entities has deployed post-harvest technologies in rice farming areas in the Nyanza region to address… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Given Up to August 5 to Comment on Draft National Tax Policy
Kenyans have been given up to August 5 to submit their comments on the draft National Tax Policy which sets out broad parameters on tax policy and related tax matters in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court to Guide IEBC On Sonko Clearance for Mombasa Governor Race
With 25 days to the August general election, the question on whether Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko will be on the ballot still remains a big headache to the Independent… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Kenya: Matatu Operators Double Fare as Learners Go Back to School
Matatu operators in Maua town doubled the fare to capitalise on the opening of schools. Read more »
Kenya: Win for Sonko as High Court Orders Inclusion in Mombasa Governor Race
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been cleared by the High Court to vie for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat following months of protracted court battles after the Independent… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Enjoys Overwhelming Support in Mt Kenya Region - Infotrak
The latest survey by Infotrak shows that Deputy President William Ruto enjoys overwhelming support in the vote rich Mount Kenya region. Read more »
Kenya: Elect Peace-Loving and Progressive Leaders, President Kenyatta Advises
President Uhuru Kenyatta has advised Kenyans to critically assess those seeking leadership positions in the August polls so as to ensure Kenya gets peace-loving and progressive… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Is the Worst Dictator - Kalonzo
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has referred to Deputy President William Ruto as the worst dictator, saying that the DP was at the forefront in opposing the 2010 constitution, which… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed to Bar Wajackoyah From Vying Over 'Mental Soundness'
A petitioner has now moved to court to block Roots presidential candidate George Wajakcoyah from vying in the presidential race for the August elections. Read more »
Kenya: Kibicho Says Claims of Govt Rigging Elections False
Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has faulted a section of leaders who are claiming the government is using administration officers to rig forthcoming elections. Read more »
Kenya: Justice Sifuna Proposes Introduction of Cause Lists for Unopposed Motions to Tackle Backlog
Justice Sifuna Nixon Wanyama has proposed the introduction of standby cause lists in courts as one of the innovative ways to tackle the backlog of cases in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Four in Every Five Kenyan Firms Eye Internal Data Hubs
Four out of every five Kenyan CEOs plan to establish data hubs in their organisations within the next year to automate decision-making, a new survey has shown. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko to Present Nomination Papers to IEBC After Court Order
Mike Sonko is on Thursday set to present his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices in Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Maintains Govt Ready for Polls, Urges Politicians to Be Tolerant
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has maintained that the Government is ready and well prepared to secure the country during the upcoming August election. Read more »
Kenya: I Was Merciful to the Corrupt, Karua Will Jail Them, President Kenyatta Says
President Uhuru Kenyatta has drummed up support for Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya saying it will be the weapon that will ultimately slay the corruption 'dragon' in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Appellate Court Dismisses Wanjigi's Appeal on Presidential Election
The Appellate Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Safina Party presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi, in which he sued the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)… Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Worried as Visa Delays His Departure to Oregon, Two Days to Race Day
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala is a worried man as he is yet to receive his visa to the United States, two days before he takes to the track for his first race at the… Read more »
July 12, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Says Odinga Manipulating Opinion Polls in His Favour
Deputy President William Ruto no claims his main competitor in the August 9 presidential contest Raila Odinga is manipulating opinion polls in his favour as part of a scheme to… Read more »
Kenya: UK, EU Confident of Credible Polls on August 9
The United Kingdom and the European Union representatives in the country have expressed confidence that next month's General Election will be credible and peaceful. Read more »
Kenya: Wimbledon Girls' Doubles Junior Champion Okutoyi Arrives to Heroine's Reception
Newly-crowned Wimbledon girls' doubles junior champion Angela Okutoyi landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday night to a heroin's welcome, one that is usually… Read more »
Kenya: 'I'm Here to Stay!' President Kenyatta Says as He Campaigns for Odinga With Sonko
President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko re-united on Tuesday after two years of antagonism and joined forces to drum up support for Azimio La Umoja - One… Read more »
Kenya: Stop Saying I Wanted to Slap You, in Our Culture We Don't Slap Women - Ruto to Wamalwa
Deputy President William Ruto now says Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa lied when he claimed he almost slapped him in 2018. Read more »