Keter, who fell out of favour with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), won the party primaries but was controversially kicked out and the ticket awarded to Bernard Kitur.

Mr Ruto walked out in protest after he was forced to cut short his speech due to jeers from Barchok's supporters who waved UDA flags. Attempts by Mr Barchok to calm the crowd were futile.

Among Sang's competitors is his predecessor Cleophas Lagat who lost in UDA primaries before deciding to contest as an Independent candidate.

The two officers, whose identities were not given, had been charged with shooting and injuring Daudi Huka Galgalo and Barak Edin Halakhe on April 15, 2019.

Ward reps colluded with schools to include non-existent students in lists of beneficiaries, report claims.

EACC says official diverted free education money using the name of a nonexistence school. The agency wants Joshua Ocharo to refund the money or forfeit his property to the State.

Mochenwa said the move was akin to what Jesus did in Jerusalem in the Bible and was a sign of humility, service and dedication.

Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu suspends operating license of Alchemist Bar over racism claims; investigations report to be submitted within days.

Among those cleared include the incumbent Senator Jones Mwaruma (ODM), former Wundanyi MP Thomas Mwadeghu (Wiper Party) and Sagala Ward Rep Godwin Kilele (Jubilee).

Kajiado police commander Muthuri Mwongera says the vehicle that was carrying her rammed into a lorry killing her on the spot.

Region dominated by ODM for 15 years has witnessed entry of UDA and PAA parties. Three main contestants for Kilifi governor seat are under Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance.

A woman has forgiven her 24-year-old daughter charged with stabbing to death her elder sister in Mombasa in 2018 following a domestic quarrel.

KANU chairperson Gideon Moi cleared by IEBC to defend his Baringo Senate seat. Electoral agency also cleared two other Senate candidates, with more yet to be cleared. 

On day one, several aspirants were forced to wait for hours at various IBEC stations as the commission started the verification and clearance exercise.

Others who have been cleared include National Assembly Deputy Speaker Moses Cheboi, Joel Ayieni, Former Naivasha MP John Mututho and Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri

The governor who is serving his second and final term as governor was first elected in 2002 as MP for Amagoro Constituency, which was later split into Teso North and South constituencies.

Raila Odinga called on local leaders and residents to engage in consultations and pick someone who will replace Mr Kamoti before the IEBC set deadlines.

Political leaders opposed to the Woman Rep's candidature claim that she is likely to incorporate some members of Mr Awiti's cabinet in her administration.  

DP Ruto said he was concerned about delayed monthly disbursements to the most vulnerable including the elderly, terminally ill, widows, orphans and the disabled.

Wetang'ula said he was comfortable with the Senate seat, arguing that what he is fighting for within the Kenya Kwanza will benefit the region.

Raila vows to ban maize imports and promote local farming. He promised to address unemployment among youth.

Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama was the first in the county to present his papers to IEBC office in the constituency despite earlier doubts about his candidature.

Tolgos, who is exiting the governor seat after serving two terms, will battle for the Senate seat on Jubilee ticket against the incumbent Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen of UDA.

Two independent candidates vying for parliamentary seats in Mombasa county were among the first to be cleared by the IEBC in Mombasa county today.

On Sunday, the electoral agency cleared those seeking parliamentary, senator and MCA seats at Chavakali High school.

Several political aspirants in the forthcoming August 9 polls were forced to wait for hours at various IBEC stations as the commission started the verification and clearance exercise.

PACIDA programme manager Samwel Lentor said the Turkana are in dire need of an urgent humanitarian assistance.

The DCI stated that the suspect commandeered his vehicle, a Matatu registration number KCW 131D, blocking the vendors' wares.

Nyakach Deputy County Commissioner Sylvester Munyasia has been found dead.

The suspect is currently in police custody and expected to take a plea on May 31.