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.

Mr 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.

Police in Homa Bay County are hunting for two people who fled after 5,457 rolls of bhang were found in their vehicle on Saturday, May 28.

The family had made plans to bury their kin on Thursday at his home. However, a group of youth sneaked into his brother's farm and did a secret burial.

Governor Stanley Kiptis and Eldama Ravine MP Moses Lessonet will run as independent candidates. Former governor Benjamin Cheboi clinched UDA ticket during nominations.

Former Kisauni MP waged political fights in Mombasa and nationally to retain power, denies he was part of a plot by Njonjo to overthrow Moi, noting he was later vindicated.

DP vows to revive the 1963 one-million-acre scheme and Africanisation policy. Raila nominated Joho as Lands minister to deal with it.

Oparanya and Wangamati say the choice of Narc-K leader as running mate shows time is ripe for reforms. Raila pledges to create a fund for single mothers, create jobs for the youth.

Health services in the county have been paralysed for the second week after medics downed their tools demanding payment of their two months' salary arrears.

According to neighbours, Charles Musembi, a 34-year-old farmhand strangled the minors, aged nine and six before locking their bodies inside his living room.

As the clock ticks towards the August 9 General Election, Ruto's brigade has pitched camp in the region, hosting economic forums in at least four counties.