August 15, 2022
Kenya: Chaos Rock Kisumu, Mathare, Other Parts of Nairobi After IEBC Declaration
Chaos rocked various parts of the country Monday, after the electoral commission declared Deputy President William Ruto the President-Elect after winning the August 9 election. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges to Allow Opposition Space to Promote Accountability
President-Elect William Ruto has pledged to work with the country's opposition to ensure oversight of his administration once he is sworn into office. Read more »
Kenya: Abiy Ahmed Leads Regional Leaders in Congratulating President-Elect William Ruto
Regional leaders from across the continent have sent congratulatory messages to President-Elect William Ruto and Kenyans at large for a successful election following the… Read more »
Kenya: I Called Raila, We Agreed Whatever the Outcome, We Should Have a Conversation - Ruto
President-elect William Ruto says that he called his main rival Raila Odinga on Monday morning where they agreed that whatever the outcome of the election results, they will have a… Read more »
Kenya: Deep State, No! It Is the People Who Hire or Fire Govts, I Have Been Vindicated - Ruto
President-elect William Ruto says the just concluded general election has vindicated him and termed his victory as a testament that it is the people who decide who leads them and… Read more »
Kenya: August Election Most Transparent in Kenya - Ruto
President-Elect William Ruto has termed the August 9 General Election as 'the most transparent election in Kenya's history.' Read more »
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 »