elections 2013
The election case petitioned by Charles Mogere against Kisii Senator Chris Obure commenced, as the former faulted the electoral process.
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ODM secretary general Anyang’ Nyong’o has said TNA is threatening some of their candidates who filed court petitions after the March 4 polls.
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been praised by US President Barack Obama for his conduct as the Supreme Court handled his election petition.
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The Nyeri High Court dismissed an application by Nyeri town MP Esther Murugi seeking to dismiss a petition challenging her election.
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Poor performance by women in the March 4 polls has been attributed to culture, money and political parties.
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Monday, 10 June 2013
10 June 2013, 12:07
Raila Odinga has said that he will not be intimidated however much dark forces try to frustrate him in his efforts to regroup himself.
Thursday, 06 June 2013
06 June 2013, 17:08
A witness in an election petition was arrested after admitting in court to voting twice for a Member of National Assembly in Makadara.
Wednesday, 05 June 2013
05 June 2013, 07:12
A loser in the Othaya parliamentary contest told the High Court in Nyeri that area MP Mary Wambui did not meet the qualifications to vie for the seat.
05 June 2013, 12:55
The US govt said that it recognises and respects the decision of Kenyans for voting in favour of Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy Ruto.
Friday, 31 May 2013
31 May 2013, 11:01
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho is seeking to have the names of his brothers removed from a petition filed to challenge his election.
31 May 2013, 11:01
Renewed economic activity following peaceful elections is driving demand for imports in Kenya, weakening the shilling and prompting wariness about the central bank's response.
31 May 2013, 20:40
Nyeri town MP Esther Murugi has told Nyeri High court that a petition challenging her election was filed by a joker and should be dismissed.
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
29 May 2013, 09:25
Attorney General Githu Muigai has been ordered to amend the Elections Act to give a reasonable period within which election results should gazetted.
29 May 2013, 17:09
The European Union election Observation mission (EU EOM) presented its final report at Sarova Stanley hotel.
29 May 2013, 17:09
The IEBC has been commended for maintaining integrity and electorates’ trust during the March 4 general elections.
Friday, 24 May 2013
24 May 2013, 07:42
A High Court judge has directed that an election petition filed against Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan should proceed to full hearing.
24 May 2013, 17:13
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said that Makueni Senatorial by-election will be conducted on July 22.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
22 May 2013, 17:11
President Robert Mugabe signed Zimbabwe's new constitution into law, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year.
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
21 May 2013, 08:15
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho wants a court to throw out an election petition filed against him by Suleiman Shahbal.
Monday, 20 May 2013
20 May 2013, 09:25
Should we be so grateful that we’ve had a peaceful election in Kenya, that we should numb ourselves to the problems we still face?
20 May 2013, 13:05
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to shun petty political differences and unite in developing the country.
20 May 2013, 15:01
The Supreme Court has moved to correct errors in its judgment upholding President Kenyatta's victory in March 4 polls.
20 May 2013, 17:40
A Malindi court has given the IEBC seven days to produce forms 35 and 36 which were used during the March polls at Kaloleni constituency.
Friday, 17 May 2013
17 May 2013, 19:39
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said that the estimated cost of running the Makueni by-election is KES 400 million
Thursday, 16 May 2013
16 May 2013, 15:14
Total votes cast in Othaya constituency exceeded number of registered voters during March polls, court told.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
15 May 2013, 13:45
A pre trial conference in regard to a petition filed against Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua was conducted at a Nyeri High court.
Monday, 13 May 2013
13 May 2013, 07:22
Former Vice president Kalonzo Musyoka has broken his silence on the controversy of his return to parliament by saying he was not interested.
13 May 2013, 09:41
Investigators are pursuing new leads pointing to an MRC meeting at a mosque a week before an attack on voting day that left 10 policemen dead.
13 May 2013, 12:39
Joyce Chepkemoi, a victim of the 2007/08 pev, narrates her ordeal & appeals for help to raise KES 500 000 for cosmetic surgery.
Thursday, 09 May 2013
09 May 2013, 07:21
Former presidential candidate Peter Kenneth has said that the Judiciary and IEBC must rebuild Kenyans’ confidence in them.
Monday, 06 May 2013
06 May 2013, 18:04
Over 200 people who served as agents of the Deputy President William Ruto's URP party during March 4 Polls in Mt Elgon want their dues.
Thursday, 02 May 2013
02 May 2013, 09:08
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has retaliated that the electoral body cannot be entrusted with overseeing the next General Election.
Wednesday, 01 May 2013
01 May 2013, 13:26
The number of tourists coming into Kenya in the first two months of this year dropped significantly as the country readied for polls.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
30 April 2013, 12:07
Governors have been warned against promising more than they can deliver within the five years they are expected to be in office.
30 April 2013, 12:07
Saba Saba Asili Secretary General Dr. Thuo Mathenge, together with the party’s Nyeri County officials, has defected to TNA party.
Monday, 29 April 2013
29 April 2013, 12:59
Mkenya Solidarity Party leader Maina Njenga has urged the Jubilee government to fulfill its campaign pledge to the youth.
29 April 2013, 13:46
Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has denied allegations that he was bribed during the petition filed by Raila Odinga against President Kenyatta.
29 April 2013, 17:22
James Orengo has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to account for funds used for the March 4 elections.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
24 April 2013, 15:27
Instead of sending PRs to announce Cabinet appointees, President Uhuru and his deputy Ruto decided to parade them before Kenyans.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
23 April 2013, 07:22
Johnstone Muthama has maintained that about 20 legislators were willing to resign to pave the way for former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka comeback.
23 April 2013, 11:16
A voter has moved to Nyeri High court challenging the election of Governor Nderitu Gachagua.
23 April 2013, 11:16
Gichugu MP Njogu Barua has supported call by members of parliament to increase their salaries saying they earn peanuts.
23 April 2013, 12:41
I totally agree that all civil servants are entitled to benefits and allowances that befit their offices but at whose cost?
23 April 2013, 15:15
Kenya's minority tribes are now demanding inclusion in the country’s new Cabinet expected to be unveiled this week.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
17 April 2013, 11:12
Kenya's March 4 elections were credible, US congressional panel has been told.
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
16 April 2013, 06:35
The MP who had been identified to step down for former vice-president Kalonzo Musyoka to return to parliament has rejected the deal.
16 April 2013, 12:41
Kenya’s eleventh Parliament since independence from Britain in 1963 convenes today.
16 April 2013, 14:42
Presidential election petitions were rejected on the account of lack of sufficient evidence, the Supreme Court has revealed.
Friday, 12 April 2013
12 April 2013, 15:00
The long journey to the elections drew its curtains with the Supreme Court ruling, said IEBC chairman Issack Hassan.
12 April 2013, 15:00
Africa Centre for Open Governance (Africog) has launched a website on electoral malpractices of the March 4 General Election.