Audited IEBC register records 22.1 million voters

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) today revealed over 22 million voters for the upcoming elections. The polls body managed to register 22,120,458 voters which is a 12.79 increase from the year 2017 which registered 19,611,423 voters. The IEBC also reversed illegal transfer of voters which affected

Mutahi Kagwe announces the return of mandatory masking

Kagwe announces the return of mandatory masking

Government says 6th Wave of Covid-19 is affecting Kenya and Mauritius Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said on Monday 20th June that members of the public are required to wear face masks in confined places such as PSVs, aircraft, offices, supermarkets and places of worship. The ministry of Health has announced that Kenyans

Raila Odinga meets leaders from Mandera County

Raila Odinga meets leaders from Mandera County

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga on Sunday 19th June 2022, held talks with political leaders drawn from Mandera County. In a message posted on his twitter handle, the former prime Minister said "Kicked off the day at a meeting with leaders drawn from Mandera County. We had a lively

UDA’s Francis Mureithi stoned in Jacaranda fracas

UDA's Francis Mureithi stoned in Jacaranda fracas

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate for Embakasi East Constituency Francis Mureithi was on Sunday 19th June injured in fracas between supporters of Kenya Kwanza and those of Azimio La Umoja in Jacaranda grounds in Nairobi. The fracas happened a few hours before Deputy President William Ruto arrived at

IEBC tribunal clears Wavinya and Sakaja for August polls

Tribunal says it lacks jurisdiction to authenticate their degree certifications The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) disputes tribunal has dismissed a petition seeking to bar Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja from vying for the Nairobi Governor seat over the validity of his degree. Earlier on the same tribunal also threw

Uhuru roots for religious freedom at Akorino fete

President Uhuru Kenyatta has today given a bag of goodies to the Akorino Church during their 100 year anniversary held at the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi. The President criticised principals of schools who discriminate on children who are members of the Akorino Church who wear the Akorino turban and said that

Akorino Community marks 100 years in Kenya

Akorino Community marks 100 years in Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga are expected to attend the Akorino community 100 years anniversary to be held at the Kasarani Stadium in Kenya. Founded in 1922 by Joseph Ng'ang'a the Akorino are a group of African Christians whose beliefs and practices are based on the principle of

Floods leave millions displaced & 25 dead in Bangladesh

Floods leave millions displaced & 25 dead in Bangladesh

Millions of Bangladeshi citizens have been displaced in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh in raging floods that have left 25 people killed following monsoon rains that swamped the Asian country. Sources have told Nyanza Daily that much of the north-east is under water and that the situation could worsen

Kisumu County bans political rallies in CBD

Kisumu County bans political rallies in CBD

Kisumu County has banned political rallies in the city's central business district leading to public outcry from politicians vying for various positions in the city. According to the City Manager Abala Wanga, they took the decision to safeguard the interests of businessmen operating within the CBD. The manager said political

Fake Degrees: US based Kenyan ICT expert has a solution

Fake Degrees: US based Kenyan ICT expert has a solution

US trained cyber security expert Pius Odhiambo proposes e-verification of degrees on e-citizen In the wake of the the ongoing debate in Kenya about fake university degrees by politicians seeking clearance to run for public office, Mr. Pius Odhiambo says his solution will make it easier to verify academic credentials. According to