RUTO UNVEILS KENYA KWANZA MANIFESTO, PROMISES BILLIONS TO HUSTLERS
Critics note Ruto did not address how his administration plans to tackle rampant corruption, a vice that costs Kenya approximately Ksh 700 billions every year.
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SAKAJA TOLD NYASHINSKI IN 2020 HE NEVER STUDIED ABROAD
The UDA Nairobi County gubernatorial candidate is facing accusations of presenting IEBC with fake academic credentials. He has not shown the public his academic transcripts, graduation photos or receipts showing he paid tuition to Team University where he claims to have earned his management degree. To explain his woes, Sakaja has lashed out at President Uhuru Kenyatta. The Kenyan High Court has granted Sakaja some breathing space, ordering a stay in the case and promising to make a decision on June 22.
KARUA IS OUTSHINING GACHAGUA IN THE RUNNING MATES BATTLE
When Karua told a crowd of hecklers to stop allowing themselves to be used by rich politicians to do their dirty jobs, she inspired her supporters. When she told them "kuja unipokonje hii microphone, she told them she was in charge, much to the delight of Azimio supporters.
RUTO NAMES GACHAGUA AS HIS RUNNING MATE
By selecting Rigathi Gachugua, Deputy President William Ruto has made a major move in the heart of Mt. Kenya region and broken with the traditional power. But by snubbing former Vice President Musalia Mudavadi, Ruto may have ceded ground in Western Kenya and alienated some in the GEMA Nation who wanted him to name Tharaka Nithi Senator Kindiki Kithure.
ALERT: RUNNING MATES LOADING IN KENYA’S PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Presidential candidates are expected to name their running mates at any moment. Some have speculated that the two major candidates, Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have an opportunity of making history by naming a woman to be their deputy. In multiple opinion polls, NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua and ANC Leader Musalia Mudavadi, have emerged as most preferred for their respective coalitions..
KALONZO EATS THE HUMBLE PIE; APPEARS BEFORE THE AZIMIO RUNNING MATE VETTING PANEL
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka attempts to strong-arm his way into being named as former PM Raila Odinga's running mate without appearing for vetting process interview came to a screeching halt when he was forced to show up of risked automatic disqualification from the position. His appearance is a little too late as he has shown traits of becoming a rogue deputy, just like Deputy President William Ruto has been toward President Uhuru Kenyatta.
IEBC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR NAMING RUNNING MATES TO MAY 16
The new deadline for Presidential and Gubernatorial running mates is May 16. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has however maintained the April 28, 2022 as deadline for all other elective positions, Senator, Member of Parliament, Woman Rep and MCA.
KENYANS SHARE MIXED MEMORIES OF THE LATE PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI
Despite a great leadership record, free primary school, building the Thika Superhighway, some blame him for the eruption of the 2007 Post-Election violence.
AZIMIO WOMEN LEADERS DECLARE “KARUA TOSHA” FOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT
The Narc-Kenya Leader Martha Karua has emerged as a top candidate for the Deputy Present position, and with global trends favoring women in leadership, Karua might just be in the right place at the right time. Karua is the highest-profile woman in Kenyan politics today and is recognized nationally.
KENYANS REACT TO THE BUGDET WITH LITTLE HOPE
As expected, the Kenyan budget coming in an election year paints a rosy picture about the future of the country, but Kenyans are becoming anxious about what lies ahead for them as the cost of commodities continue to rise, and CS Ukur Yatani's budget appears to target basic needs and small business industry.
