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26 Aug 2022
It’s time to think of amending the law on presidential petition timelines
The Supreme Court has the original jurisdiction to hear and determine any petition challenging the election of a president. Article 140 of the Constitution of Kenya provides that any person may ...
19 Aug 2022
Legal insights after the resurfacing of Maina Kiai’s precedent case following presidential results announcement
The famous Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission v Maina Kiai & 5 Others [2017] eKLR, ‘Maina Kiai case’ revolutionised the electoral process. The case upheld that the results decla...
19 Aug 2022
Finger on the Pulse: Post-election snapshot
On Monday, August 15, IEBC boss Wafula Chebukati declared UDA presidential candidate William Ruto as President-elect with 7,176,141 votes against his main challenger, Mr. Raila Odinga, who got 6,942,9...
5 Aug 2022
Why this different poll will keep everyone on edge
A combination of changes to electoral laws made after the elections in 2017 and the emphasis on traceability and verifiability of the polls have changed the way the results will be made public. In the...
22 Jul 2022
Peace efforts prevail but a run-off is a bigger reality
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission and interested stakeholders has ramped up activities to campaign for peace in areas of potential election-related violence. These activities are ...
10 Jun 2022
Election Countdown: 59 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period 29th May 2022 – 6th August 2022 Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the Cou...
3 Jun 2022
Election Countdown: 66 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the ...
27 May 2022
After dust settles on presidential running mates, manifestos are next as campaigns begin
Rigathi Gachagua, William Ruto’s running mate, is reported to have caused disquiet within the Deputy President’s campaign team over a series of tactless remarks he has made since his appointment.&...
20 May 2022
Work is cut out for Raila and Ruto after long wait for running mates ends
In the days after they unveiled their choice of running mate, Raila Odinga and William Ruto have had the opportunity to sit back, watch the reactions and listen to feedback on their choices. Mr Odinga...
20 May 2022
Election Countdown: 80 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Presidential candidates deliver to IEBC a list of at least 2,000 voters registered in each of a majority of the counties 23rd May, 2022 Days f...
13 May 2022
Election Countdown : 87 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline IEBC to publish in the Gazette, the names and symbols of persons intending to contest in the election as independent candidates &nb...
28 Apr 2022
Running mate dilemma postponed but cost of living issues persist
The camps of both leading presidential candidates put aside their rivalry this week to push a pliable electoral commission to extend the deadline for the submission of their running mates by 20 days.&...
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