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Kenya: What's Behind the High Stakes in Coming Elections
The Conversation Africa, 8 May 2017
After the 2007 general election, Kenya experienced its worst politically triggered ethnic violence since independence. The violence was caused by a dispute between the two main… Read more »
Kenya Gears Up for High-Stakes Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in Kenya has announced the official date for the start of campaigning for the August elections. But what shape is the country in as it gears up for the crucial poll?
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati, left, and Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet during the launch of 2017 elections security arrangements programme.
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Kenya: Election Body Sets Off Race for 19m Votes
Nation, 10 May 2017
Official poll campaigns will start on May 28, the electoral commission has announced. Read more »
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Kenya: Police for Elections 2017 Doubled
Nation, 9 May 2017
The number of police officers who will man the August 2017 elections has been doubled to 180,000, up from 95,000 in 2013, as the electoral agency gears up for the start of official… Read more »
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Kenya: Independents Could Threaten Legislative Processes - CMD Cautions
Capital FM, 8 May 2017
The Centre for Multi-Party Democracy (CMD) Kenya Chapter is cautioning that a Parliament dominated by independents could be a recipe for chaos. Read more »
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Kenya: 4,000 Get Cleared to Seek Election As Independents
Nation, 9 May 2017
Some 4,000 aspirants were yesterday cleared to run as independent candidates in the August 8 General Election as the electoral agency shut the door on applications. Read more »
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Kenya: IEBC Says Official Campaign Period Begins May 28
Capital FM, 9 May 2017
Official campaigns for August elections kick off on May 28, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Read more »
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Kenya: Presidential Debates Set for July
Nation, 9 May 2017
Media houses in Kenya will host three presidential debates one month to the August General Election. Read more »
