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Ol Kalou by-election: nine UDA candidates compete for party nomination

The News

Following the death of MP David Kiaraho, nine United Democratic Alliance candidates will contest UDA nominations on May 9 in Ol Kalou Constituency, with the winner set to face the Democratic for the Citizen Party candidate. Among the aspirants are engineer Peter Mugo, educationist Ndung'u Wangenye, businessman George Wambugu, and NG-CDF manager Muchina Nyaga, among others.

Why it matters

Nine UDA candidates competing in Ol Kalou by-election nomination reflects party's internal competition in key regions.

4 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Ol Kalou by-election: nine UDA candidates compete for party nomination

    Following the death of MP David Kiaraho, nine United Democratic Alliance candidates will contest UDA nominations on May 9 in Ol Kalou Constituency, with the winner set to face the Democratic for the Citizen Party candidate. Among the aspirants are engineer Peter Mugo, educationist Ndung'u Wangenye, businessman George Wambugu, and NG-CDF manager Muchina Nyaga, among others.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Uhuru becomes political target for UDA and ODM

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has increasingly become a political punching bag whenever the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement face political challenges.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Murang'a Governor Kang'ata will not defend UDA seat

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced he will not defend his seat on the UDA ticket, ending months of uncertainty about his political stance.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Kenya's forex reserves drop $800 million in five weeks

    Kenya's foreign reserves fell to $13.226 billion as of late April from $14.022 billion in late March, as the Central Bank of Kenya used them to support the shilling amid rising global oil prices from Middle East tensions.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Kenya loses Sh120 billion yearly to illicit alcohol trade

    Kenya loses about Sh120 billion in tax revenue annually due to the illicit alcohol trade, with both the volume and value of the market continuing to grow, Parliament was told.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Culture

  1. Kenya's creative industry celebrates at 14th Kalasha Awards

    Kenya's creative industry took centre stage at the 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards, a dazzling night that fused celebration, activism and bold promises for the future of film.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Sport

  1. Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-2 in Champions League race

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner. Third-placed United opened a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Conservationists oppose relocation of 63-year-old Nairobi Animal Orphanage

    The planned relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage is drawing sharp criticism from conservationists.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

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