August 15, 2022
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 »
August 13, 2022
Kenya: Anti-Riot Police Deployed to Bomas Tallying Hall as Azimio, UDA Agents Turn Rowdy
Anti-riot police officers were deployed to the tallying hall at the Bomas of Kenya on Saturday night following chaotic scenes by agents of presidential candidates. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-IEBC Commissioner Akombe Prays for Missing Embakasi East Returning Officer
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissioner (IEBC) Roselyn Akombe has sent a message of solidarity to the family of the Embakasi East Returning Officer who was… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Kenya: Didimus Barasa Surrenders to Police in Bungoma for Murder Probe
Kimilili Member of Parliament-Elect Didimus Barasa has surrendered to police after three days on the run following the fatal shooting of his opponent's aide Tuesday. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Kenya: Judiciary Fund Operationalized With Sh9 Billion Half-Year Allocation
The Judiciary Fund is finally operational since enactment of 2010 Constitution. Read more »
Kenya: Deputy Presiding Officer Arrested for Marking Ballot in Favor of His Candidate While Aiding Voter
Police in Kitale have detained a Deputy Presiding Officer, after he was allegedly found marking ballot papers meant for a particular gubernatorial candidate, for his own candidate. Read more »
Kenya: Waiguru, Ngirici Supporters Clash in Kirinyaga Disrupting Vote Tallying
Supporters of Governor Ann Waiguru and Kirinyanga Woman representative Wangui Ngirici have clashed and disrupted tallying at a tallying center in Gichugu constituency, over… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Gives MP Didmus Barasa 6hrs to Surrender Over Alleged Murder
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has given Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa six hours to surrender over the alleged murder of his opponent's aide. Read more »
August 10, 2022
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 »
August 09, 2022
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 »
August 07, 2022
Kenya: Rise of Suspicious Activities in the Kenyan Gambling Market
As the National Assembly in Kenya is moving towards adding a new excise tax on gambling, there is growing concerns over suspicious activities involving lucrative jackpots that… Read more »
August 06, 2022
Kenya: IEBC to Deploy Manual Register to Polling Stations After Court Order
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it will deploy the printed register of voters at polling stations following a court order directing it to do so. Read more »
Kenya: Official Campaign Period Is Over, IEBC Warns Politicians
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned candidates and political parties against engaging in campaigns after the gazetted period lapsed Saturday at… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Will Have Free and Fair Election, Incoming U.S. Envoy Says
Incoming US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman on Friday evening expressed confidence that the August 9th general elections will be free and fair. Read more »
August 05, 2022
Kenya: DPP Haji Orders Probe on Alleged Transfer of Voters By IEBC Officials
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has ordered the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to conduct investigations on the alleged transfer of voters by… Read more »
August 04, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Links 4 Administration Officials to Hate Leaflets, Plan to Sabotage Polls
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential flag bearer William Ruto has named four senior security officials as individuals behind a scheme to intimidate voters and stir chaos… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Secures Court Order to Hold Last Rally at Nyayo Stadium
The Kenya Kwanza Alliance has secured a court order allowing it to hold its last rally at the Nyayo Stadium after Sports Kenya blocked the venue. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: Office of the Director of Public Prosecution Opens Elections Call Centre Ahead of Polls
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has launched an election call centre as the country gears up for next Tuesday's general election. Read more »
Kenya: Presidential Candidates, Running Mates Have Adequate Security, Kibicho Says
Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has affirmed that security has been accorded to all presidential candidates and their running mates describing claims to harm any of… Read more »
Kenya: KNCHR Warns of Violence If Politicians Fail to Accept Poll Outcome
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on political leaders to conduct themselves within the confines of the law ahead of next week's general election. Read more »
Kenya: Integrity Alert - Activists in Court to Bar Gachagua, Sakaja, Waiguru, Arama From Elections
A group of activists have filed an urgent application in the High Court seeking orders to bar 13 politicians from contesting in next week's election. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Kenya: Haji Orders Probe on Doctored Clip Circulated By Joho, Junet Alleging Ethnic Incitement By Ruto
The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has directed the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to open a probe into a manipulated video clip appearing to suggest… Read more »
Kenya: UDA Wants Joho, Junet Twitter Accounts Suspended Over Hate Speech
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party has written to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) demanding the suspension of the Twitter accounts of Mombasa… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: U.S. Issues Security Alert on Polls, Asks Citizens to Avoid Kisumu
The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to avoid traveling to Kisumu ahead of next Tuesday's General Election. Read more »