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Wamwalwa

MP Wamalwa cleared to run for Trans Nzoia boss

The electoral agency on Tuesday concluded the clearance of governor aspirants in Trans Nzoia county. Kiminini MP Dr Chris Wamalwa joins six other candidates cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Its elections manager...

Kisumu UDA governor candidate pledges change after clearance to vie

UDA party will bring change and development to the people of Kisumu county, Prof Eric Osenya has said after his clearance by IEBC to vie for the county gubernatorial seat. Osenya was cleared alongside his...

UDA’s ‘Koti Moja’ cleared as governor candidate in Uasin Gishu

UDA candidate for Uasin Gishu governor Jonathan Bii has been cleared by the IEBC, setting stage for a three-horse race in DP William Ruto's home county. But Bii rode into town on a horse draped...
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DP Ruto allies lead vote hunt in Central Kenya

Deputy President William Ruto's allies on Tuesday rolled out an aggressive vote-hunting mission in Central Kenya, traversing at least four counties. They toured Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu and Nyeri. This is the latest campaign by the Kenya...

Kenya Kwanza to adopt dialogue in ‘crowded’ seats

Kenya Kwanza coalition will adopt dialogue in areas where coalition political parties have candidates to settle on only one aspirant. Deputy President William Ruto and co-principal Musalia Mudavadi said they intend to field one coalition...

Ruto takes campaigns in Wajir County to consolidate support

Deputy President William Ruto will on Tuesday traverse Wajir County as he seeks to consolidate his support in Northeastern ahead of the August polls. The Kenya Kwanza leader, who is campaigning on the platform of...
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Sakaja cleared to run for Nairobi governor seat

UDA Nairobi governor candidate Johnson Sakaja has been cleared to run for the seat by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Sakaja presented his documents for verification at Kasarani Gymnasium and was given a...

Ruto: I helped Uhuru win but he betrayed me

Deputy President William Ruto indirectly hit out at his boss President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday over his perceived backing of ODM leader Raila Odinga. DP Ruto said he was betrayed after he helped Uhuru become...
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We’re confident in IEBC, Ruto says after poll rigging claims

Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday expressed confidence in the IEBC to deliver free and fair elections on a day he was cleared to run for this year’s presidential election. Ruto who recently sensationally claimed...

DP Ruto finally gets IEBC nod to run for presidency

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto has been cleared to contest in the August polls by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). IEBC boss Wafula Chebukati made the announcement on Saturday at the Bomas of...