The candidates are focusing on key areas; agriculture, health, education, poverty eradication. Malala believes the county government has been captured by a clique of businessmen.

Joseph Munyua, a resident of Kitengela says the elevation was long overdue, expressing hope that the move will help the area grow in matters development.

Last month, Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga, while on a campaign tour of Kitui County, endorsed Julius Malombe.

Raila Odinga asked the three Azimio candidates in the governor's race to sit down and agree on one candidate who would represent the party and go against UDA's Muthomi Njuki.

Plots are more expensive, with 50x100 plots going for Sh700,000. Such rural roads require regular repair and maintenance because they are used by tractors transporting sugarcane.

Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said he will not rest until former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko's name is on the ballot for Mombasa governor race.

Roba, who has served for ten years as Mandera governor, said his UDM party will, however, mobilize votes for Azimio presidential candidate Raila. 

Azimio's Raila Odinga has vowed to probe how William Ruto acquired the farm. Lawyer Steve Odiaga says Taveta Lands Control Board gave Criticos consent to sell his land to the DP.

DAP-K patron Eugene Wamala said they felt it was important for the Azimio la Umoja coalition to have one candidate for the seat.

The minor died on arrival at Nyeri PGH prompting the facility's gender-based violence desk to call in the police.

Governor Patrick Khaemba who unveiled the eight-foot bronze statue, at the Kitale Bus Park said the monument is to recognize and celebrate Muliro's political contribution to the country.

The EU observers are monitoring 39 out of the 47 counties in next month's elections.

Two petitioners are seeking judicial review challenging the decision by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to clear Jumwa.

Raila said Masinde's prophecy was coming to fruition next month and asked the voters in Bungoma to vote for him to the last man to fulfil it.

The former Nambale MP has emerged as a formidable threat to the former Sports minister. ODM remains the dominant party and is expected to retain majority elective seats.

Two people die, several injured after 14-seater matatu rolls at Kombewa in Seme, Kisumu County, Nyanza Regional Police Commander Mwangi Ng'ang'a confirms.

Anyang' Nyong'o: My vision for this county is a prosperous county where every citizen enjoys a decent life and holds the hope of a bright future for the current generation and generations to come.

Coast Regional Commissioner John Elungata said Kwale, Kilifi and Tana River counties have each received two new administrative units for enhanced service delivery to the people.

Each of the four counties in the partnership will receive Sh500 million per year to fund its development and security kitty.

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) and police have launched a campaign to promote peace in ahead of the elections. 

In a unique show of unity, small- and large-scale traders converged at the Inter-County area and declared their unwavering support for the ODM leader. 

She was buried where she had lived as a widow for most of her life after her husband Gichuki Macharia, also known as Kamami, died in the Mau Mau liberation struggle.  

Boats are dilapidated and overloaded with passengers, goods and animals, increasing the travel risk. Passengers defy calls to put on life jackets claiming the vests are infested with bedbugs. 

The liquid was preferred because elephants have an excellent sense of smell. Trials in Kenya were conducted at peak crop-raiding seasons between 2019 and 2021.

Ruto claims those behind the arrest of the expatriate were looking for an excuse to jeopardise the August 9 elections to have them postponed or reject the outcome. 

Raila allies claim there is a plot to rig the elections. Leaders urge the Azimio flagbearer to snub the upcoming presidential debate.

In October 2017, residents held protests about the neglect of the cemetery, but no action has ever been taken. They live with the nauseating stench of the decomposing bodies.

Since the constituency was established in 1963, no MP has served two consecutive terms. Siaya County's largest constituency has a total of 122,002 registered voters.

Gender-based violence cases have increased from 1865 recorded last year to 4,477 cases reported as of June 2022. Kisauni, Likoni and Jomvu sub-counties are the areas with prevalent cases of SGBV. 

Njoki accuses hospital of leaving a gauze pack inside her abdomen, causing her further complications. The High Court dismissed her case in 2017 saying there was no evidence of hospital's negligence.