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Raila: I have met Uhuru three times in plan to revamp Azimio
Raila said Uhuru is still very active in Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and committed to revamping and energizing the party for the good of Kenyans. → Read More
KPA chief's contract extended as search for successor gains steam
The seat fell vacant following the resignation of Daniel Manduku, the current MP for Nyaribari Masaba, in 2020. → Read More
Coast leaders seek Ruto help on stalled projects
The president said thanked Coast leaders allied to opposition outfit Azimio la Umoja for agreeing to work with him to develop the region. → Read More
Scramble for hotels in Coast as tourist numbers surge ahead of festive season
A spot check for top beach hotels in Mombasa, Diani and Malindi shows the demand for beds has gone up → Read More
VCs want President Ruto to create ministry to salvage university education
They say when the president was chancellor of universities their problems used to be addressed very fast. PS Simon Nabkwesi asks them to draft paper to be presented to resident Ruto. → Read More
'Retired' governors' decry going home without pension
CPF Managing Director Hosea Kili regretted that the former governors have gone home empty-handed but said the pension case was in court and he could not comment about it. → Read More
Former governors go home without pension
CPF Managing Director Hosea Kili regretted that the former governors have gone home empty-handed but said the pension case was in court and he could not comment about it. → Read More
Governor Abdulswamad Nassir: Nothing has changed at Mombasa port despite Ruto order
Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has asked President William Ruto to move with speed and sure services at the port of Mombasa begin. → Read More
President Uhuru Kenyatta enjoys ice cream in first public appearance since elections
President Kenyatta and Gideon Mung’aro, outgoing Mombasa county boss, Hassan Joho, and Governor-elect Abdulswamad Nassir, had lunch at the Barka Restaurant in Mombasa. → Read More
IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes
The four include a Presiding Officer, Deputy Presiding Officer and polling clerk. → Read More
Mombasa car dealers secure premises
Mombasa car dealers secure their premises against possible election-related violence. → Read More
Raila Odinga: After tough campaigns, I'm now ready to face Ruto on Tuesday
Azimio candidate claimed DP and his running mate have abused and despised him. Raila’s team held rallies in Lamu, Kilifi and Mombasa counties. → Read More
Drunk party agents told to keep off polls
Ezekiel Obonyo: A drunk person is not allowed in a polling station because such people are always unreasonable and cannot be observant. → Read More
William Ruto blames rivals for arrest of Venezuelan with electoral materials
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. → Read More
I'm not giving up on Mombasa race, says Mike Sonko candidate
Mike Sonko: I will continue fighting in line with the law. I am not a person who gives up easily. → Read More
IEBC buys 14,000 more KIEMS kits, plans to recruit temporary staff
Chairman Wafula Chebukati said yesterday that the procurement of ballot papers will start on June 30 after the list of all candidates was finalised and gazetted. → Read More
Nassir, Shahbal rivalry plays out in Mombasa ODM primaries
The rivalry played out between camps of Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and businessman Suleiman Shahbal. → Read More
Raila, Kalonzo meeting over breakfast
ODM leader Raila and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka held a brief meeting over breakfast in Mombasa today. → Read More
Ruto promises Coast Sh100b economic zone
Ruto has promised to end the perennial squatter problem and construct a Sh100 billion Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to spur economic growth. → Read More
ODM leader takes break from campaign rallies for three-day rest in Mombasa
Raila said he had not held talks with any political grouping since the Azimio la Umoja event. → Read More