Posts by Winnie Kimani
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Uhuru Kenyatta is the winner of Kenya’s presidential elections
KENYA- The nation just collectively breathed a sigh of relief at the declaration of the presidential elections. Chairman of the IEBC Wafula Chebukati declared Jubilee Party’s Uhuru Kenyatta the winner of the 2017 general elections from the Bomas of Kenya, following what could be termed the most controversial electoral process in the East African nation’s […]
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5 things you need to know about Kenya’s elections
KENYA– The East-African nation holds anticipated general elections a decade after deadly post-election violence. One of east Africa’s leading economies, the success of the election is crucial to Africa and the rest of the world. Dynasties Two rival families will compete for power in Kenya’s presidential election, in a relationship that goes back to independence. […]
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An unconventional guide to UK’s snap elections
Elections in the UK are scheduled every five years, but a snap election can happen if it is called for by a two-thirds majority vote from parliament or if there’s a vote of no confidence in the government. But the UK just had elections two years ago right? You ask. It’s understandable that they have […]
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What the polls say in UK’s snap elections
In the UK, elections don’t always happen as part of a regular schedule. The prime minister, with the approval of two-thirds of the current Parliament, can call for what’s called a “snap” election, where a national election is held off schedule. Theresa May kicked off her reelection campaign in April with all the confidence and support […]
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Here’s what you need to know about campaign financing in Kenya’s most expensive election
Kenya’s August 8 elections will be the most expensive presidential race in its democratic history. International donors, special interest groups and investments in modern technology are the main drivers of the campaign strategies of Jubilee party and the NASA alliance. The two dominant parties have enlisted billionaires and members of the business community to serve […]
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Kenya’s government has waged a war against campaign funds for the opposition
NAIROBI- The government has tightened the inflow of international funds to the NASA campaign. The alliance is crying foul that their efforts to fundraise has been targeted by the Uhuru Kenyatta administration. A multi-agency meeting established under the president’s administration resolved to closely monitor and flag interactions between political parties (read NASA) and foreign donors. […]
Winnie Kimani
Kenya’s government has waged a war against campaign funds for the opposition
NAIROBI- The government has tightened the inflow of international funds to the NASA campaign. The alliance is crying foul that their efforts to fundraise has been targeted by the Uhuru Kenyatta administration. A multi-agency meeting established under the president’s administration resolved to closely monitor and flag interactions between political parties (read NASA) and foreign donors. […]