August 15, 2022
Kenya: Celebrations Rock Nyeri As Ruto Named President-Elect
Celebrations rocketed Karatina town following the announcement of William Ruto as the president-elect by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula… Read more »
Kenya: Lawyers Differ On Decision to Declare President-Elect Without Agreement of All Commissioners
A section of lawyers in the country have differed on whether Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati erred in declaring William Ruto as… Read more »
Kenya: Chebukati Says 2 Commissioners, CEO Injured - Decries Arbitrary Arrests
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Monday said two of his commissioners were injured during an altercation at the National… Read more »
Kenya: It Is Not Over Until It Is Over - Odinga's Running Mate Says On Ruto Presidential Win
Azimio La Umoja - One Kenya Alliance running mate Martha Karua has hinted at challenging President-elect William Ruto's victory. Read more »
Kenya: Election Chief Chebukati Is a National Hero - President-Elect Ruto
President-Elect William Ruto has showered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission with praises for what he described as clear efforts to raise the bar in the concluded… Read more »
Kenya: I Will Work Transparently With the Opposition, Ruto Pledges
President-elect William Ruto has pledged that his administration will be transparent and will work hand in hand with the opposition in their task of oversighting the Executive. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Declared President-Elect After Attaining 50% Plus One Threshold
Deputy President William Ruto has been declared President-Elect after sailing past the '50 per cent plus one' constitutional threshold that requires a winner in a presidential… Read more »
Kenya: I Have Done My Job, Says Electoral Body Head As Four Commissioners Disown Results
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati says he has done his job despite intimidation and harassments. Read more »
Kenya: Bomas Chaos As Section of Azimio Leaders Thrown Out
Azimio leaders including Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina and Siaya Governor elect James Orengo have been thrown out of the national tallying centre at the Bomas of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Demand to Verify Presidential Poll Results Before Asking Raila to Go to Bomas
Azimio leaders have demanded to see presidential election results and verify them before asking Raila Odinga to attend the declaration event at Bomas. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Concludes Verification of Presidential Results
The long wait for the announcement of the next president of the nation is set to come to an end Monday after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commission… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Declared President-Elect After Attaining 50% Plus One Threshold
Deputy President William Ruto has been declared President-Elect after sailing past the '50 per cent plus one' constitutional threshold that requires a winner in a presidential… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Rwanda/Kenya: Kenyan Winger Paul Were Joins Rwanda's Rayon Sport
Former AFC Leopards winger Paul Were has become the latest Kenyan to move to Rwanda after joining top tier side Rayon Sports on a two-year deal. Read more »
August 14, 2022
Kenya: I Should Have Done Better - Cherop 'Disappointed' With Bronze Medal At World Under 20 in Colombia
Despite clinching bronze in the women's 3000m at last week's World Under 20 Championship, Nancy Cherop believes she was more destined for gold. Read more »
Kenya: Section of Azimio Party Leaders Barred From Election Tallying Centre
A section of leaders allied to Azimio La Umoja One Kenya were Sunday afternoon barred from accessing the national tallying centre at the Bomas of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Raila's Prayer As Kenyans Await Vote Tally - Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga says he is confident God will give Kenyans the best leader even as the electoral commission raced against time to… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged for the Next Month
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices until mid next month with super petrol and diesel retailing at Sh159.72 and Sh140.60 per litre respectively. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges Patience As Kenyans Await Final Presidential Vote Tally
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Presidential candidate William Ruto has urged Kenyans to be patient and allow the electoral commission to conclude the final vote tallying process. Read more »
Kenya: Relief As Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged in Latest Review
Fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of August, despite a slight increase in landing cost of crude oil. Read more »
Kenya: Is This the Easiest Jackpot to Win?
Rarely is a jackpot won more than once, however this has not been the case with the Odibets Laki Tatu daily jackpot. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Raila Turn to God As Presidential Vote-Tallying Gets Under Way
Leading presidential candidates in the August 9 election William Ruto (UDA) and Raila Odinga (Azimio) were in church Sunday even as they awaited to know their fate in the ongoing… Read more »
Kenya: Passaris Dedicates Electoral Win to Her Late Father
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has dedicated her re-election to her late father. Read more »
Kenya: Blinken Urges Kenyans to Stay Calm As Vote-Tallying Gets Under Way
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has urged Kenyans to maintain peace as the vote tallying for presidential results entered day 5. Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses Keep World Rugby Core Status Hunt With Argentina Thrashing
The national women's sevens team, the Kenya Lionesses, will take on Japan in the World Rugby Challenger Series in Chile on Sunday evening after edging out Argentina in the Cup… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Kenya: Who Will Be New President? Anxious Wait As IEBC Prepares to Declare Winner
Kenyans' long wait to know their fifth President enters the final homestretch as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries (IEBC) prepares to declare the winner of Tuesday's hotly… Read more »