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Adebola Williams to address UN Secretary General, President Kagame, President Uhuru, others at Gen Unlimited Leaders’ high level meeting
Adebola Williams, CEO of RED | For Africa and founder of The Future Awards Africa, will be addressing world leaders including President Paul Kagame (Rwanda), President Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), Antonio…
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The Late 5: Kenyatta didn’t debate but won, Buhari may not debate – Keyamo; PDP wants NASS to probe killing of 100 soldiers | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has disagreed with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he has said that anyone displeased with the method or…
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Goodluck Jonathan to release autobiography on his final moments as president
Former president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will release his autobiography, My Transition Hours, on November 20, 2018. The book which will focus on Jonathan's time as Nigeria's president will be launched on his…
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Uhuru Kenyatta signs a law making sanitary pads free for school girls
Uhuru Kenyatta's ascent into the Kenyan presidency might have been marred by controversy but it seems he might be getting one thing right when it comes to women's health. One…
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[The Injustice Blog] Uhuru Kenyatta: Like father, like son
The behaviour of President Uhuru Kenyatta after Kenya’s Supreme Court nullification of his victory at the August 8, 2017, elections has once again confirmed the popular maxim "Blood is thicker…
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[The Injustice Blog] Kenya just showed the world Africa is not ready for “Change”
After the mudslinging and unverified accusations levelled against the Kenyan judiciary by President Uhuru Kenyatta, he was declared the winner of the disputed Kenya Presidential rerun held on Thursday, October…
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The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today's biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who…
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Uhuru Kenyatta wins Kenyan presidential rerun
Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta has won the presidential election re-run in the country. Official results on Monday showed that Kenyatta won 98.2 percent of the votes cast. Kenyatta won 7,483,895 votes…
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Kenya election rerun to go ahead despite Odinga’s absence – Official
The national electoral agency boss, Wafula Chebukati has announced that the election would be held despite Raila Odinga's absence and calls for the cancellation or postponement of the rerun. Mr…
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Despite Odinga’s withdrawal, the election will hold – Kenyatta
Kenya President, Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday, said a re-run of August’s annulled presidential election would go ahead as planned on October 26, even though opposition leader, Raila Odinga said he was withdrawing.…
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Just In: Fresh Presidential election to hold in Kenya on October 17
Kenyan election commission has announced that a fresh Presidential election will be held on October 17. This comes after the country’s Supreme Court overturned the result of last month’s poll…
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Super Eagles, Game of Thrones, Dino Melaye, Nigerian Army | These are last week’s winners and losers
For pop culture, last week was about smashing records and crunching numbers. HBO series, Game of Thrones dominated conversations for the most part of the week with its intriguing season…
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Opinion: Prophet Joshua, stop confusing people with political prophecy
by Kwebena There was understandable shock worldwide when Kenya’s supreme court announced the annulment of their general election – a landmark ruling and the first of its kind in…
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It can’t go on like this… | Kenyatta blasts Judges
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday attacked the judiciary for overturning his re-election. Chief Justice David Maraga on Friday declared Kenyatta’s victory in August 8 polls “invalid, null and void”,…
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“I personally disagree with the ruling” | Kenyatta reacts to the Supreme Court judgement that overturned the Kenya election
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday, said he disagreed with the Supreme Court judgement which overturned the Presidential poll, and ordered a re-run - he, however, said he would respect it. “I…
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“How can I get a Kenyan passport? I’m tired of elections being stolen by Mugabe” | Twitter reacts to Kenya’s Supreme Court decision
Kenya has put itself on the world's map for doing something so unprecedented, we got a chill. Early last month, the East-African country conducted an election that saw incumbent President…
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Kenya Supreme Court orders re-run of presidential poll
Saying irregularities compromised 'integrity of entire presidential election', the Supreme Court has ordered a re-run. Kenya's Chief Justice David Maraga also says the presidential election was not conducted in accordance…
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Kenyan President, Kenyatta reprimands lawmakers for fighting pay cut
The re-elected President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta reproached newly elected members of parliament on Thursday for resisting cuts to their salaries and fringe benefits, worth more than $10,000 a month,…
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9-year-old, 2 others reported dead in post-election violence in Kenya
In protests by the opposition in Kenya which has continued into Saturday, three people, including a child, have been shot dead. The protests were inspired by the announcement that incumbent…
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President Uhuru Kenyatta announced winner of Kenya election
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has been declared the winner of the just concluded Presidential election. The country's electoral commission announced that Kenyatta, won 54.3% of votes, ahead of his rival,…
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Kenya police take precautions as electoral commission is set to announce results
The Police in Kenya Friday, took precautions ahead of the announcement of the final results of the election. The expected announcement is that incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta has won re-election despite…
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Observers describe Kenya election as credible
Election observers on Thursday described the recent Presidential and parliamentary polls in Kenya as credible. This is in sharp contrast to the claim by opposition leader, Raila Odinga that the…
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Kenyan opposition leader claims murdered election official’s name used to hack election
Kenyan opposition leader has claimed that hackers used the identity of a murdered official to 'interfere' with the results of the election. Wednesday's early results had seen incumbent President Uhuru…
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Kenya Election: Is Kenyatta set to defeat Odinga again?
by Wareez Odunayo Results of elections in Africa are known in advance because incumbents barely lose. Since 1990, sitting presidents and their anointed successors have won 80 percent of elections.…
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Kenya opposition rejects early results, says “it’s the work of a computer”
The opposition candidate in the Kenya presidential election, Raila Odinga has rejected early results showing that Uhuru Kenyatta is ahead. Mr Odinga described the results as "fake", because the authorities…
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Raila Odinga vs Uhuru Kenyatta: Final statements before the Kenya election tomorrow
The general elections in Kenya are scheduled to be held August 08, 2017, where 19,743,716 registered voters will choose between the incumbent president, Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga. As expected,…
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@SimonChairman: @BarrackObama only deserves a bronze medal
by Simon Utsu Barack keeps getting it wrong in key foreign policy decisions. We all know Putin isn’t very ‘sane’, so I’m quite baffled why Obama did chose to fight…
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It’s official: Kenya signs polygamy bill into law
by Zara Mustapha A law allowing men to marry as many women as they want has been signed into law in Kenya by President Uhuru Kenyatta despite opposition from women's groups.…
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For the record: President Uhuru Kenyatta’s full statement on Westgate Mall attack
Following the terror attack in Nairobi's Westgate shopping Mall, President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a stern statement saying his government will hunt down the perpetrators. Below is the full statement issued shortly after 11pm…
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Nairobi governor slaps female rep. after meeting with Pres. Jonathan (WATCH)
by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan recently concluded an official trip to Kenya and by all accounts it was a successful one. President Jonathan reportedly signed several bilateral agreements with…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy