Tag: Kenya
the electoral commission promises “a free and credible ballot”
In 2017, an unprecedented event in African history, the Supreme Court annulled the poll, accusing the electoral commission (IEBC) of having “failed” to conduct elections respectful of the Constitution. This…
In Kenya in the middle of the election campaign, the cost of living makes you cringe
The economy is at the heart of the electoral campaign a few days before the August 9 election. William Ruto poses as the defender of ” resourceful “. Raila Odinga…
A hundred elephants dead in the drought in Kenya
In Kenya, climate change has become a greater threat to elephants than poaching. During the first six months of the year, at least 129 elephants died as a result of…
William Ruto’s running mate ordered to repay 1.7 million euros to the state
The deputy and running mate of William Ruto in the Kenyan presidential election, Rigathi Gachagua was sentenced on Thursday July 28 to return to the Kenyan state the equivalent of…
Rare case! Giraffe at risk of extinction in Kenya gives birth to twins
Kenyan Tourism Minister Najib Balala said in a statement that one of the Maasai giraffes gave birth to twins in the National Park in the capital, Nairobi, and this is…
Birth of twin Maasai giraffes in Nairobi National Park
It is a rare event. A Maasai giraffe in Nairobi National Park, Kenya, gave birth to twins. The tourism and wildlife minister says the country welcomes them “with love”. Two…
El Bakkali puts an end to Kenyan reign in the 3000m steeplechase
Crowned Olympic champion in Tokyo last summer, Soufiane El Bakkali won world gold in the 3000m steeplechase final in Eugene (Oregon) on Monday 18 July. The Moroccan again dominated in…
Raila Odinga calls for a “free and fair” presidential election to avoid violence
Three weeks before the presidential election in Kenya, one of the main candidates Raila Odinga spoke to the international press in Nairobi on Monday 18 July. Although supported by outgoing…
Kenyan khat producers relieved by resumption of exports to Somalia
It is a visit that marks the end of a climate of tension, that of the Somali president. Hassan Cheikh Mohamoud met his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta, in Nairobi on…
EU to send nearly 200 observers to August 9 elections
Less than a month before the elections in Kenya, the actors want to avoid the scenario of 2017, when the Kenyan Supreme Court invalidated the elections, for ” irregularities “.…