The Africana Voice 2022 GENERAL ELECTION COVERAGE: FOLLOW OUR REPORTERS IN THE FIELD AS THE GIVE US UPDATES FROM NAIROBI, MOMBASA, BOMET, MERU, NAKURU AND KISUMU.
The Kenya Kwanza running mate appears to have been found guilty of what he described as state capture. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Gacagua used his connections in to award himself contracts through multiple shell companies and pocketed the cash without supplying the goods or services and sometimes supplying sub-par equipment that broke down almost immediately.
Koigi Wa Wamwere is one of Kenya's longest-serving detainees. He has played the role of a freedom fighter and Kenyan post-independence civil rights advocate.
Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua, Former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth and Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka are believed to be the finalists. Kalonzo, however, has scheduled a press conference where is he expected to part ways with Azimio Coalition.
Kenyans react to President Mwai Kibaki's death with admiration for his economic record, starting free primary education and building the Thick Super Highway. Critics say he squandered an opportunity to unify Kenyans.
Hassan and Harris are historic figures, being the first women in their respective countries to hold President and Vice President positions respectively. Known as Mama Samia, Hassan is credited for opening-up Tanzania to new investments from the West and also taking control of the spread of Covid-19
If Confirmed, she will be the first black woman to serve as a justice in the US Supreme Court. She's come to the confirmation process with a respectable resume rarely seen among Supreme Court nominees.