Supreme Court dismisses Ruto’s request to have Githongo’s affidavit thrown out
President-elect William Ruto has suffered a blow after the Supreme Court declined his application challenging the use of an affidavit filed by Anti-corruption crusader John Githongo. In his petition, the outgoing DP wanted the affidavits struck off on grounds that they contain hearsay, therefore impermissible. The Supreme court judges led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, […]
List of 8 petitions filed at Supreme Court against Ruto’s election
Kenya Kwanza Alliance leader William Ruto’s bid to be Kenya’s fifth President faces a major hurdle after eight petitions challenging his victory were filed at the Supreme Court on Monday, August 22, 2022. The petitions were filed by Azimio One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua, Activists Okiya Omtatah and […]
‘I want to be your daughter’ – Bungoma hairdresser who tattooed Ruto’s name asks him to adopt her
A Bungoma hairdresser who tattooed President-elect William Ruto’s name has asked him to adopt her. Speaking during an interview with a local Youtuber, Venalencis Kiyabi who got the arm tattoo written ‘Ruto the 5th’ expressed that Ruto was a father figure to her. “I wish he was my father. Adopt me, I want to be […]
‘Decriminalize not legalize’ – Octopizzo sends bold message to Ruto about marijuana
Kenyan rapper Octopizzo has made an appeal to President-elect William Ruto to decriminalize marijuana. According to him, it is unfair for young people to lose their lives to ‘petty’ crimes. He claims having worked with prisons in Kenya, he has met young people languishing in jail for being caught with a few joints of weed. […]
Ruto nominates Veronica Maina, Muturi, Gladys Shollei to transition committee
President-elect William Ruto has nominated National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Veronica Maina and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Shollei to be his representatives in the Assumption of office of the President Committee. The trio will facilitate the process of handing over by outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta if no petition is […]
Babu Owino warns African Presidents to desist from congratulating Ruto
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on the international community to stop congratulating William Ruto before Supreme Court hears the petition challenging the presidential results. Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga indicated that he shall challenge the results announced by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati. Raila said Chebukati acted […]
PHOTOS: Kenyans take to streets to celebrate Ruto’s victory
William Ruto’s win in the presidential election sparked impromptu street celebrations in different regions across the country. This follows days of pent-up post-election anxiety that gave way to spontaneous street celebrations as the President-elect’s supporters cheered news of his presidential win. Rallies by thousands of supporters of Kenya Kwanza from the Mt. Kenya region and his […]