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Kenyatta burnishes his statesman credentials as presidential reign in Kenya ends

As the clock ticks down on his presidency, Uhuru Kenyatta has been playing peacemaker, thawing tensions with Somalia, intervening in Congo's crisis and hosting talks between Sudan and Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2022

Kenyan ministers rally around Meta's Facebook after watchdog's ultimatum

Kenya has no intention of shutting down Facebook, which is owned by Meta, its ICT minister said on Monday after the national cohesion watchdog gave the platform seven days to comply with rules on hate speech or face suspension.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

‘Karua wave’ in Kenya’s elections may bring first female deputy president

Martha Karua may become Kenya’s most senior woman ever but feminists fear the compromises that will be forced on her

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022

Kenya’s fringe presidential candidates: what they offer in elections

On 9 August 2022, Kenyans will vote for their fifth president. It will be the country’s seventh general election since the resumption of multiparty electoral democracy 30 years ago.

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2022

Pressure points: threat of unrest looms as Kenya’s elections approach

Tensions run high amid youth unemployment, a cost of living crisis and a lack of trust in the country’s institutions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022

Tribal Tensions Challenge Christian Unity During Kenyan Elections

This round, the church is in a unique position to be an agent of healing and reconciliation.

Zenger · Jun 24, 2022

No limits: Campaign spending spikes ahead of Kenyan elections

The Parliamentary Budget Office has warned that campaign spending could lead to possible inflation in the country.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2022

Analysis: How Kenyatta won over a foe and lost his deputy

Instead of healing rifts, a 2018 truce between the president and his longtime rival opened up new faults.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2022

Odinga's running mate in Kenyan election promises corruption crackdown if elected

The alliance led by Kenyan presidential candidate Raila Odinga will come down hard on corruption if it wins in August, his running mate Martha Karua said, but dismissed her nickname "Iron Lady" as a sexist trope directed at tough women leaders.

Reuters · Jun 21, 2022

Fifty days to D-day: The men vying to become Kenya’s next president

The two main challengers remain opposition leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2022