-
Kenya: The Challenges Ahead As Kenyans Prepare to Choose a President
RFI, 3 August 2022
Kenyans go to the polls on Tuesday, 9 August, to elect a new president. There are two main contenders: deputy president William Ruto, and veteran politican Raila Odinga. In… Read more »
-
Kenya: No Thanks! Ruto Tells Raila Over 'Handshake' Offer
Capital FM, 6 August 2022
Deputy President William Ruto has turned down an offer of a handshake after Tuesday's election by his closest rival and Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Presidential flagbearer Raila… Read more »
-
Kenya: President Kenyatta Makes Final Plea for Kenyans to Vote in Raila
Capital FM, 6 August 2022
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday made his final and passionate appeal to supporters in his backyard to vote in Azimio La Umoja - One Kenya's presidential candidate Raila Odinga… Read more »
-
Kenya: Official Campaign Period Is Over, IEBC Warns Politicians
Capital FM, 6 August 2022
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: Human Rights Activists Warn of Police Violence During Elections
RFI, 3 August 2022
Kenya's failure to hold police accountable for allegedly killing dozens of people after the 2017 elections heightens the risk of officers again abusing their power, a leading human… Read more »
-
Kenya: Women Election Candidates Face Violence, Abuse
DW, 3 August 2022
According to Kenya's constitution, women must make up one-third of elected and appointed organizations. But when Kenyans go to the polls on August 9 to elect a new president and… Read more »
-
Kenya: Office of the Director of Public Prosecution Opens Elections Call Centre Ahead of Polls
Capital FM, 3 August 2022
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: Kenyans Urged to Support Free and Fair Elections
State Department, 3 August 2022
The August 9 election will be an opportunity for Kenya to showcase its democracy to the world. I urge all Kenyans to support free and fair elections that are conducted… Read more »
-
Kenya: Election 2022 - The Candidates, Issues and Role of Money in a Fierce Contest
The Conversation Africa, 4 August 2022
Kenyans are gearing up for an important general election in August 9, 2022, which brings to an end President Uhuru Kenyatta's turbulent two terms terms. Read more »