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IEBC announces that the previously suspended gubernatorial elections in Kakamega and Mombasa Counties will be held on Tuesday, August 23.
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IEBC Commissioner Francis Wanderi: At around 4 pm 12,065,803 out of 22,120,458 registered voters had cast their votes. This equates to 56.17 per cent of voter turnout excluding voting through the manual register.
The figures could point out to a historically low voter turnout. In 2017 the final turnout was 78 per cent for the General Election while in 2013, the turnout was 86 per cent. The 2007 poll had 68 per cent of the registered voters casting their ballots.
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IEBC closes voting time after 11 hours of voting, with focus now turning to vote counting and tallying.
However, those in the queues at the polling stations will be given a chance to cast their votes.
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Elsewhere in Dadaab Constituency, Garissa County, voting had not begun by noon and four polling stations had not been opened. IEBC stated that they are working on addressing security challenges in the area, and if the stalemate is not solved today, the polls could be conducted tomorrow.
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Nakuru East MP David Gikaria Arrested
Nakuru East Member of Parliament David Gikaria has been arrested.
According to Nakuru Police Commander Peter Mwanzo, the MP was arrested following an altercation at a polling station within the county.
He is being detained at the Central Police Station.
Gikaria, the incumbent MP is defending his seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in a race that has attracted four contenders.
Former Nakuru Town MP David Manyara, former Nakuru Mayor Benson Mwangi, county assembly speaker Joel Kairu, and Kanu women league coordinator Grace Karuga are among those seeking an electoral mandate to unseat the MP.
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The electoral commission has announced that 6,567,869 million Kenyans had turned up to vote by 12pm on Tuesday. IEBC vice chairperson Juliana Cherera said polls were opened at 6am in most places countrywide as well as in diaspora
Voting in diaspora is happening in 12 countries including Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Qatar, UAE and Germany. Voting in diaspora will take place from 6am to 5pm at their local time.
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At a press conference on Tuesday, IEBC vice chairperson Juliana Cherera announced that 84 polling stations in Makueni county's Kibwezi West constituency had been approved to use the manual register.
Another 154 polling stations in Kakamega County, specifically in the Matungu, Mumias West, and Mumias East constituencies, will use manual registers as well.
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Anti-riot police have been deployed to Rongai constituency in Nakuru county - just north-west of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, reports the BBC’s David Wafula. There was some anger because of a mix-up with the ballots for the parliamentary voteImage caption: There was some anger because of a mix-up with the ballots for the parliamentary vote
It follows a demonstration outside Mercy Njeri polling station after voting for area’s MP was suspended due to a mix-up with voting papers, he says. But the other ballots have not been disrupted, and people are still streaming in to vote, our reporter says.
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Roots Party presidential candidate Prof. George Wajackoyah was not able to cast his vote at Matungu in Kakamega County after the IEBC KIEMS kit failed.
Prof. Wajackoyah turned up at the Indangalasia Primary School at around a quarter past 10 am.
No one in the polling station had cast their vote yet at the time. “We are waiting to see what happens, like they have said. They said they would give us another 11 hours and asked us to be patient,” he told voters outside the polling station.
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While polling stations have opened peacefully in most parts of north-eastern Kenya, there are reports of raids and voter intimidation in some areas by al-Shabab Islamist militants. Locals along that stretch of border are refusing to talk to the media, fearing repercussions both from the jihadists and government security personnel who like to downplay militant activities, especially during an election.
In Qarsa village, residents - who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity - described how militants had ordered passengers onboard a truck ferrying voters to disembark and later set it on fire. They say the insurgents have been issuing warnings to locals not to take part in the election.
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Vuvuzelas, songs and dance as Raila Odinga votes in Nairobi
Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga on Tuesday cast his vote at Old Kibra Primary School polling station in Nairobi.
Mr Odinga is on his fifth, and likely final, stab at the highest office in the land after unsuccessful attempts in 1997, 2007, 2013 and 2017.
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended Parliamentary elections for Rongai Constituency in Nakuru County after a mix-up in the ballot papers.
Nakuru County IEBC manager Joseph Mele on Tuesday morning confirmed the suspension.
At the Mercy Njeri Primary school polling station, there were missing ballot boxes and papers for the MP seat. Youth took to the streets to protest the suspension, barricading roads and burning tyres.
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Uhuru’s Message to Kenyans After Voting
President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed confidence in the electoral process after casting his vote in Gatundu South constituency, Kiambu county.
Speaking to the media after voting on Tuesday, August 9, the President stated that the process was smooth, urging Kenyans to turn up in large numbers and vote.
He also added that Kenyans should give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) time and space to tally and announce the results.
"It is every Kenyans hope that this election will be free and fair. The process was smooth. I wasn't there for too long and the systems seemed to be working, so we just hope it continues like that for the rest of the day.
"This is a day of voting and we pray that Kenyans turn out to vote in peace and go back home to await for the results," Uhuru stated.
Uhuru arrived minutes after First Lady Margaret Kenyatta cast her vote. The Head of State is among key leaders and government officials who have already cast their vote.
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Network failure has slowed down voting process in Kasarani, Chieko primary school
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Voting kit fails to identify presidential running mate
Presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua was forced to wait longer before casting his ballot after a biometric voter-identification kit couldn't recognise him.
The kits identify voters through their finger prints before they are allowed to vote.
Several attempts by Mr Gachagua - including rubbing his fingers through his hair - for his fingerprints to be recognised failed to succeed. He was however allowed to cast his ballot after being identified through the backup printed voter register.
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As voting has got under way elsewhere in Kenya, some delays are being witnessed in some parts of Mombasa county on the coast. Some voters who arrived before polls were due to open three hours ago at 06:00 (3:00 GMT) are still waiting in queues.
Many arrived well before dawn, wanting to vote early. Residents from Mvita area of Mombasa city have been particularly concerned and told me of their frustration at the delay. Many have been looking at their phones to try and find out the latest information about the delays - as there were no explanations given.
But electoral officials there have just received the voting material - so the hope is that the queues will start moving soon. Voting was also slow to start at another centre in the city with gates opening half an hour late.
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Section of Rongai residents in Nakuru County protest suspended Parliamentary election following missing ballot papers
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President Uhuru Kenyatta and his wife Margaret Kenyatta arrive at Mutomo Primary School in Gatundu South to cast his ballot.
After Casting his vote, President said "It is every Kenyan's hope that (this election will be free and fair.) The process was smooth. I wasn't there for too long and the systems seemed to be working so we just hope it continues like that for the rest of the day.”
"This is a day of voting and we pray that Kenyans turn out to vote in peace and go back home to await for the results."
When asked if he has competitors, he said "I have no competitors."
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Independent candidate Evans Kidero casts his vote at Asumbi Primary school, Homa Bay County
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Ballot papers for MP race missing at Mercy Njeri Primary school in Rongai costituency, Nakuru County
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Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary candidate, Hamisi Butichi, has been arrested in Ikolomani Constituency after he was caught with crude weapons at a polling station.
Butichi, who is seeking the parliamentary seat under the party associated with Deputy President William Ruto, was arrested in possession of machetes and other materials that are not supposed to be in his possession at a polling station on voting day.
Kakamega Central OCPD, Valerian Obure noted that he was held for questioning.
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Agitated voters at Bhora Primary School in Westlands Constituency demand explanation over delay to start voting
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The first suspension of the election day as voters in Rongai Constituency will not be able to vote for their preferred Member of Parliament (MP).
Reports indicate that the exercise was suspended indefinitely for the Parliamentary seat after a mix up occurred with ballot papers with those of Kuresoi South.
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Kenya Kwanza running mate Rigathi Gachagua casts his vote at Sagana Primary school in Mathira, Nyeri County
After casting his vote, he said “The exercise so far is very peaceful and that is what we want for this country. This election is a process and life must go on. Those at home to come out and vote because they must be part of the process of defining their destiny”
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Rigathi Gachagua and wife arrive at the Sagana primary school to cast their vote
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Restless voters at Westlands Primary School unhappy that voting still hasn't started nearly over one hour later
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- Raila bado amelala akiamka atakuta watu wameshamaliza kazi tayari!
- Lamu Fort polling station yet to open, despite arrival of ballot paper; residents still queuing to cast their ballot
- Lands CS Farida Karoney queues to cast her vote at St. Georges Primary polling station
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Long queues forming at Westlands Primary as the polling station is yet to open to voters
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Nakuru Gubernatorial candidate Susan Kihika at Ngomongo Polling station, Bahati Consitutency to cast her vote
"I am happy to see that Kenyans have come out to vote. There was no reason to wait. I was excited for this day. I came out early to inspire others."
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CS Fred Matiangi arrives at Manga Girls High School polling station, Nyamira County to cast his ballot
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DP Ruto arrives at Kosachei Primary School, Sugoi polling station to cast his ballot
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After casting his vote, he said “I’m very happy the exercise of choosing the next leaders for the next five years is underway. Voters go vote peacefully, intentionally and deliberately. I am very confident the people of Kenya will make choices that will take our country to the future”
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Martha Karua and family arrive at Mugumo primary school in Kimunye Gichugu to cast their vote
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After casting her vote, she said “Get out and vote. It is a day to determine the direction this country takes. Make your voice heard.”
“I was redirect to another station where my name was found. I have voted and you can see the ink. Please get out and vote. It our day today to determine the direction this country takes ”
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Wameanza kupiga kura Saa 12 alfajiri
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-Election Day In Kenya-
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The polls opened at 6.am on Tuesday in Kenya as the country gears up to elect its fifth president.
The nation's 22,120,458 registered voters will go to the polls this year to elect their next president, in a tussle that has attracted four eccentric contenders: George Wajackoyah of the Roots Party, David Mwaure of the Agano Party, William Ruto of Kenya Kwanza, and Raila Odinga of Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya.
There 7,483 eligible voters in various prisons across Kenya, and some 10,443 Kenyans in the Diaspora
The election has drawn a smattering of political parties; 63 in total, with at least 11,330 candidates running for various seats within the political parties.
The grand political contest has also drawn 3752 independent candidates vying for various seats across the country.
According to IEBC election data, 261 women are running for County MP seats across the counties, while 1,473 people are running for Member of Parliament seats.
Other candidates include 9,142 people who are running for County Assembly, while 183 and 263 people are running for Governor and Senator, respectively.
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Man Shot Outside Gubernatorial Aspirant’s Office In Uasin Gishu
A middle-aged man in Eldoret is nursing gunshot wounds after being shot in an incident whose details remain unclear.
Witnesses say the man was shot outside the campaign secretariat offices of one of the Uasin Gishu gubernatorial aspirants on Monday night. The incident sparked outrage among a number of youth who milled around the area.
It took the efforts of Kapseret member of parliament Oscar Sudi, UDA Uasin Gishu gubernatorial aspirant Jonathan Bii commonly referred to as ‘Koti Moja’ and former Uasin Gishu County speaker David Kiplagat to calm the rowdy youth.
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Mgombea Urais Prof. George Wajackoyah ashindwa kupiga kura
Mgombea Urais wa Chama cha Roots nchini Kenya, Prof. George Wajackoyah ameshindwa kupiga kura baada ya vifaa vya teknolojia ya uchaguzi kushindwa kufanya kazi kwenye kituo cha kupigia kura.
Prof. Wajackoyah alifika kituoni hapo saa kumi na robo asubuhi ili kupiga kura, lakini wasimamizi walidai vifaa (Kiems) havifanyi kazi, na wameomba maelekezo kutoka kwa makao makuu.
Afisa wa IEBC amenukuliwa akiongea na Prof. Wajackoyah “Lakini tunapitia changamoto. Tatizo liko kwenye mashine, hakuna tunachoweza kufanya (sasa). Tumewasiliana na makao makuu, wakasema wanakuja. Iwapo itakuwa sawa, wapiga kura watapewa saa zao 11 kuanzia muda tutakapoanza,”
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KENYA: VITUO 238 KUTUMIA ORODHA YA WAPIGA KURA ILIYOCHAPISHWA
Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka imetoa mwongozo wa Vituo 84 katika Jimbo la Makueni, Kaunti ya Kibwezi Magharibi, vilivyoidhinishwa kutumia Usajili wa Mkono kupiga kura ikiwa Vifaa vya Mfumo wa Biometriki vitashindwa kuwatambua Wapiga Kura.
Vilevile, Vituo vingine 154 vya Kaunti ya Kakamega, hasa katika Majimbo ya Matungu, Mumias Magharibi, na Mumias Mashariki, vimeruhusiwa kutumia mfumo huo.
Mahakama iliiagiza Tume hiyo kutumia Orodha iliyochapishwa ya Wapiga Kura, pindi tu vifaa vya Kielektroniki vinapofeli bila uwezekano wa kukarabatiwa au kubadilishwa.
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UCHAGUZI KENYA: VITUO 4 VYA KURA HAVIJAFUNGULIWA GARISSA
Wakati zoezi la Kupiga kura likiendelea nchini kote, hali ni tofauti katika Jimbo la Dadaab, lilipo katika Kaunti ya Garissa ambapo hadi saa sita mchana vituo vinne vya kupigia kura vilikuwa havijafunguliwa
Tume ya Uchaguzi (IEBC) imesema kuwa wanashughulikia kusuluhisha changamoto za kiusalama katika eneo hilo, na kama ufumbuzi hautapatikana mapema zoezi hilo litafanyika kesho.
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Wapiga kura Milioni 6,567,869 wamepiga kura hadi kufikia saa 6 mchana
Wapiga kura Milioni 6,567,869 wamepiga kura hadi kufikia saa 6 mchana, idadi hiyo ni 30% tu ya wapiga kura wote wanaotarajiwa kutumia haki yao ya kikatiba leo kwenye Uchaguzi Mkuu .
Wakenya kutoka nchi 12 zikiwemo Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Afrika Kusini, Uingereza, Canada, Marekani, Qatar, UAE na Ujerumani, wanapiga kura leo.
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Waliopiga kura ni 56.17%
Idadi ya waliopiga kura katika Uchaguzi Mkuu leo Agosti 9, 2022 ni Watu 12,065,803 kati ya 22,120,458 waliojiandikisha
Hiyo ni sawa na 56.17% huku ikikadiriwa idadi ya mwisho inaweza kufikia 60%