Zipapa claims rigging 8:00am: Chirau Makwere, who was seeking to unseat Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya, has disputed election results, citing rigging.
7:40am: A former personal assistant to the late Nicholas Biwott has sent home a powerful MP.
Akorino MP 7:26am: The next parliament is set to have the first ever Akorino MP. Midiwo heading to court 7:25am (Thursday): Jakoyo Midiwo plans to challenge election results in court. He alleges election malpractices.
Election Observers
10:48pm: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) says Tuesday's general election was conducted in a peaceful, orderly, transparent manner, and in accordance with the Constitution.
Presidential results
8:03pm: "The ball now is in IEBC's court. Let Chebukati and IEBC prove to Kenyans why they shouldn't REJECT the FAKE election results" - Makau Mutua
8:00pm: IEBC says it has received 29,000 polling station result form 34As and have uploaded 10,921 such files on the public portal.
9:56pm: Uhuru Kenyatta continues with the early lead, against Odinga, other opponents.
Read Uhuru Kenyatta's provisional votes hit 8 million
National tallying centre
9:37pm: IEBC staff and party agents working calmly through results forms at Bomas of Kenya.
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Fake News Alert!
9:11pm: IEBC has dismissed reports doing rounds on social media, that it has declared plans to declare the winner of the Presidential Election tonight.
Chiloba dismisses NASA hacking claims
9:00pm: IEBC CEO has denied claims by NASA, that its system was hacked, by their Jubilee opponents, to manipulate election results, in favour of Uhuru Kenyatta.
Shebesh bows
8:27pm: Nairobi Jubilee Woman Rep candidate Rachel Shebesh has conceded defeat after losing to ODM's Esther Passaris. Provisional results put Passaris ahead with 830927 votes (53.24%), over Shebesh's 673364 votes (43.14%).
Armed men attack IEBC tallying centre
7:37pm: At least five men armed with knives are reported to have attacked Hola tallying centre in Tana River County. 2 people have been injured. In response, police gunned down 2 of the attackers.
IEBC Presiding Officer dies
7:30pm: Presiding officer of Kithimani Primary School polling station in Yatta Constituency, is reorted to have died while returning ballots and to the sub-county tallying center.
IEBC Vs NASA
7:27pm: IEBC chairman says the commision is investigating server hacking claims by NASA.
Ayub Savula leading
7:02pm: ANC's Lugari MP Ayub Savula is leading, as he hopes to retain his seat, with 40 013 votes (72,02%), against his competitors' Nabii Daraja (ODM) who has 9 635 votes (17,34%), and Ford Kenya's Joseph Lunani who has 3 825 votes (6,89%), provisional results.
Presidential results
7:00pm: Have a look at the Presidential results, as at 5pm, Wednesday
Timothy Bosire heading home
6:35pm: Kitutu Masaba constituency in Nyamira county, MP Timothy Bosire (ODM) is heading home. IEBC provisional results show that he has garnered 18 869 votes (27,86%). Jubilee's Shadarck John Mose is leading with 32 614 votes (48,15%).
Duale wins
6:30pm: National Assembly majority leader Aden Duale is on his way to win the Garissa Township MP seat. He has 59% of the votes counted, against Wiper’s former NA deputy speaker Farah Maalim, who has 40%. 71% of the votes have been transmitted.
6:15pm: 2 shot dead in Mathare, Nairobi
Police in Mathare have shot dead 2 people, following confrontation between officers and protesters. Police say they were robbing locals.
No plan to announce winner
5:45pm: IEBC says they have no plans to announce the winner of the presidential election tonight.
Uhuru carries Nyamira5:40pm: With 95.66% of votes counted, President Uhuru Kenyatta appeared to have won Nyamira County. He has 52% (102,056) compared to Raila Odinga’s 46% (91,031). This is one of the counties that has shocked the country.
Lusaka going home5:35pm: Bungoma Governor Ken Luisaka, a Jubilee Party candidate, has lost the seat to Ford Kenya’s Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati, according to IEBC’s provisional results. Lusaka has 43% of the vote and Wangamati has garnered 48%.
How’s Dida doing?5:20pm: Have a look at how other presidential candidates are fairly so far.
See you in court
5:14pm: Munya: "We’ll challenge these manipulated results in courts."
5:13pm: Munya: “Rigging has been taken to other levels. Now they’re using computers to rig elections.”
5:12pm: Munya: “We’re rejecting these results in total.”
Munya disputes Murungi’s win 5:11pm: Meru Governor Peter Munya has claimed IEBC’s results are electronically generated. He rejects the results.
Ole Lenku is now governor 5:10pm: Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Ole Lenku is the next governor of Kajiado County. With more than 92% of votes counted, Ole Lenku has 54% of the vote.
Courts ready for petitions 4:40pm: Chief Justice David Maraga says the Judiciary is ready to hear cases arising from the general election.
Results from ODM4:30pm: ODM claims ‘undoctored' presidential results show Raila Odinga leading with over 8 million votes.
Orengo gets 98%4:25pm: Siaya Senator James Orengo has garnered 358,095 (98%) of votes cast. Jubilee’s Jacob Ochieng Oluoch has 1.68%. This appears to be the biggest win by any candidate in this election.
Mutula Kilonzo Jnr leads with 96%4:20pm: Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr will retain his seat. With 96.04% of votes counted, he is currently leading with 96.44%. His nearest challenger, Jubilee’s Peter Mutua, has 2.3%.
Wavinya Ndeti rejects Mutua’s win4:00pm: Machakos Wiper gubernatorial candidate Wavinya Ndeti has rejected results, which show Governor Alfred Mutua leading. She claims votes were stolen from her.
Hoping to wake up in State House3:51pm: Kavinga: “I was hoping to wake up today in State House. But that didn’t happen.”
3:50pm: Kavinga urges other candidates to make up their minds and accept results.
3:49pm: Japheth Kavinga looks forward to working with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
3:48pm: “We definitely were not the last.”
3:47pm: Independent candidate Japheth Kavinga thanks supporters from all over the country.
Presidential candidate concedes defeat3:45pm: Presidential candidate Japheth Kavinga concedes defeat. Congratulations Uhuru Kenyatta for the win.
Mutahi Nyunyi on the spot again3:35pm: Kenyans on Twitter have reacted to a controversial tweet by political analyst Mutahi Nyunyi.
Next senators3:30pm: Here are 23 senatorial candidates who’re walking towards victory.
95% reporting3:20pm: (95.62% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 6,520,918 votes (44.78%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,915,044 votes (54.35%)
‘Won’t let you down’3:00pm: Nairobi governor-elect Mike Sonko has thanked his supporters for coming out to vote for him. He has promised not to let them down.
Kidero disputes Sonko’s win2:45pm: Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has disputed election results. Senator Mike Sonko has a commanding lead.
Ranguma rejects results 2:40pm: Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has rejected election results, which show Prof Anyang Nyong’o winning.
'Baba Yao' moment
2:30pm: Ferdinand Waititu set to dethrone William Kabogo as Kiambu governor. With 95% of votes cast tallied, 'Babayao' has 737, 686 votes while Kabogo is second with just 196,360 votes.
95.13% reporting
2:06pm: Raila Odinga 6,489,527 (44.78%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7874732 (54.34%)
Third Way Alliance presidential candidate Dr Ekuru Aukot says IEBC has not availed forms 34As to them.
Aukot calls for calm as the polls body concludes the tallying process, urges other candidates to visit Bomas of Kenya to "inspect" the process.
Zipapa's appeal
2:00pm: Chirau Ali Mwakwere, alias Zipapa, is demanding repeat of Kwale gubernatorial elections. He is trailing Jubilee's Salim Mvurya.
1.4 million gap
1:36pm: Uhuru Kenyatta has maintained a 1.4 million gap between him and Raila Odinga, according to results on the IEBC website.
Raila 6,466,051 (44.76), Uhuru 7,855,007 (54.37%)
Kisumu demos
1:34pm: Some youths in Kondele area in Kisumu City are engaging the police in running battles. Click HERE to watch the video.
We have 5 more days to announce results, IEBC says
1:28pm: "In the event there is a discrepancy between the hard copy results and the electronic results, the hard copy signed by agents is final," - IEBC.
IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba speaks
1:00pm: "We are still waiting for forms 34Bs from Constituency Returning Officers to compile the presidential results," - Chiloba.
Kidero disputes results
12:51pm: Evans Kidero has disputed Nairobi gubernatorial results which show that Mike Sonko is ahead of him.
The ODM candidate has called for re-counting of votes.
Chebukati's note
12:50pm: IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati says they will announce the presidential results as soon as they complete tallying. Commission has 5 more days to announce the results.
"We will launch investigations into hacking allegations by NASA leaders. As at now I cannot say whether the system has been hacked or not," - Chebukati.
Uhuru edging closer to victory
12:38pm: (94.06% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 6,415,292 (44.75%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,795,083 (54.38%)
Matiang'i briefing
12:21pm: Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i urges Kenyans to remain calm, allow IEBC to conclude election process.
"I want to assure Kenyans that our country is safe and secure. Kenyans can resume their day to day activities as the IEBC concludes the election process," - CS Matiang'i.
93.56% of presidential results
12:02pm: Raila Odinga 6,380,316 (44.74%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,757,201 (54.40%)
11:55am: 'Kura Yangu Sauti Yangu' - a coalition of civil society organisations - alleges results on IEBC website differ from some forms 34As.
Raila's supporters stage demos
11:37am: Demonstrations ongoing in Kisumu. Police using teargas to disperse protesters at the Lake side City.
Uhuru headed for round 1 win
11:25am: (93.30% reporting) Raila Odinga 6,360,436 (44.72%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,738, 771 (54.41%)
11:06am: "Our tallied results show that we got 8.1 million votes, while they (Jubilee) garnered 7.2 million votes," - Raila.
92.62% reporting11:02am: Raila Odinga 6,332,685 (44.71%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,708,834 (54.43%)
10:55am: NASA deputy presidential candidate Kalonzo Musyoka calls for calm.
Raila speaks...
10:45am: "Some persons gained entry into IEBC database and interfered with the systems. They acquired powers to overwrite the people's will," Raila Odinga.
"They loaded an algorithm to the IEBC system to ensure a gap between my opponent and I," - Raila
"What the IEBC has posted as presidential results is a fraud, Uhuru Kenyatta must go home, IEBC must be accountable," - Raila
'Bullfighter' overpowered
10:30am: Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has beaten 'Bullfighter' Boni Khalwale by over 200,000 votes. 86.84% of votes cast tallied.
AU Observers laud IEBC
10:25am: Head of African Union observers Thabo Mbeki says they are satisfied with how IEBC has conducted the polls.
IEBC Chairman to address the media shortly
10:15am: (91.76% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 6,241,496 (44.65%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,618,943 (54.50%)
Jubilee Party's statement
9:58am: "We have performed extremely well so far, especially in Kisii in Nyamira where we have 50% support," - Secretary General Raphael Tuju
"We appeal for calm. Only one campaign will emerge victorious. We urge NASA to refrain from calling the results fraudulent."
"We look forward to embracing our brothers in NASA, because by the end of the day, we are all Kenyans," -Tuju
91.28% reporting...
9:45am: Raila Odinga 6,204,281 (44.62%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,581, 617 (54.53%)
Homestretch. NASA principal Isaac Ruto floored!
9:26am: (96.70% of votes cast) Joyce Laboso ahead of Isaac Ruto by over 85,000 votes in Bomet governor race.
Mandago takes a commanding lead, 93.78% of votes cast
9:15am: Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago (188,556 votes) is well ahead of Bundotich Buzeki (136,202 votes)
Over 90 per cent of the presidential votes cast have been tallied
9:04am: (90.29% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 6,124,426 (44.53%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,511,454 (54.62%)
Reporting 89.67%
8:50am: (89.67% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 6,079,136 (44.51%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,461,933 (54.64%)
Uhuru widens gap
8:36am: (89.01% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 6,034,295 (44.51%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,461,933 (54.64%)
Raila takes to Twitter...
8:30am: "We reject the results streamed so far and demand IEBC produces Form 34As from all polling stations before any further results are announced." - Raila Odinga.
Will Ababu turn things around?8:23am: (85.71% of votes cast) Raphael Wanjala 11 182 votes (44,06%), Ababu Namwamba 9 795 votes (38,59%)
Uhuru still leading
8:00am: (88.36% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,984, 927 votes (44.47%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,359, 774 votes (54,69%)
87% reporting7:45am: (87.14% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,891,934 votes (44.41%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,263,821 votes (54.75%)
Can Raila close the gap?7:30am: (86.3% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,827,889 votes (44.37%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,197,184 votes (54.8%)
Next female governors7:15am: Here are the women who’re on their way to becoming county governors.
7:10am: (85.84% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,794,443 votes (44.34%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,163,684 votes (54.82%)
15% of votes cast yet to come7:00am: (84.91% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,721,889 votes (44.28%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,092,508 votes (54.89%)
Joho ahead...
6:55am: Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho looks set to retain his seat.
Next youthful MPs6:50am: We’ve a number of youthful MPs in the next parliament. From Babu Owino…
Uhuru hits 7 million votes6:45am: (83.6% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,721,889 votes (44,28%), Uhuru Kenyatta 7,092,508 votes (54,89%)
6:25am: (83.6% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,619,817 votes (44.17%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,998,750 votes (55.01%)
'It's over!'
6:10am: Meanwhile, activist Boniface Mwangi has conceded defeat in the Starehe parliamentary seat. Musician Jaguar is leading.
Uhuru approaches 7 million 6:05am: (83.2% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,589,069 votes (44.13%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,971,985 votes (55.05%).
Lead maintained 5:40am: (82.31% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,518,965 votes (44.07%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,902,326 votes (55.11%).
81% of votes cast counted5:25am: (81.39% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,454,180 votes (44.04%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,828,935 votes (55.14%).
5:05am: (79.84% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,346,878 votes (43.97%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,714,422 votes (55.21%).
Losing governors?
5:00am: Elsewhere, some governors may not make it back. Have a look at the 15 governors trailing at the moment.
Uhuru in 1.4 million lead 4:55am: (78.14% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,279,763 votes (43.98%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,627,485 votes (55.21%)
12 million votes counted
4:35am: (78.14% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,236,724 votes (43.98%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,574,087 votes (55.21%)
No significant updates in the past hour4:15am: (75.67% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,072,881 votes (43.93%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,381,173 votes (55.26%)
Constant gap?3:25am: (75.67% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,072,881 votes (43.93%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,381,173 votes (55,26%)
Raila reaches 5 million votes 3:00am: (75.03% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 5,031,737 (43.92%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,331,140 (55.27%)
‘Abide by the rules’
2:47am: Jubilee Party official Raphael Tuju says NASA should abide by the rules. This follows’s NASA's rejection of the provisional results.
2:45am: (73.28% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 4,922,114 (43.94%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,189,746 (55.26%)
2:25am: Raila says projections from his agents show that NASA is leading by far. Get full briefing here.
Raila rejects elections results2:16am: NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga says the IEBC system has failed. NASA rejects results streamed so far.
NASA briefing 2:04am: NASA principal Musalia Mudavadi, in a press briefing, claims the results being released by IEBC are ‘fake’. They allege they’re missing form 34A verification, as required by law.
Uhuru at 6 million 2:00am: (71.45% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 4,805,159 (43.93%), Uhuru Kenyatta 6,044,745 (55.27%)
1.2 million gap
1:44am: (70.76% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 4,764,577 (43.95%), Uhuru Kenyatta 5,989,509 (55.25%)
’Stop displaying live election results’1:26am: IEBC reports that some agents of presidential candidates wanted the live display of results on the screen stopped. IEBC declined.
1:20am: (68.91% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 4,652,710 (44.02%), Uhuru Kenyatta 5,832,837 (55.18%)
Regular updates
1:18am: IEBC press briefing: election results to be updated regularly from now on.
1.17 million votes gap
1:02am: (64.28% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 4,568,561 (43.95%), Uhuru Kenyatta 5,743,793 (55.25%)
Uhuru opens lead
12:10am: (64.28% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 4,340,806 (44.00%), Uhuru Kenyatta 5,447,235 (55.21%)
Meeting over delay of results
11:43pm: IEBC officials now in a closed-door meeting with agents of presidential candidates at the Bomas of Kenya, the national tallying centre, to discuss the delay in transmission of results.
Uhuru maintains lead
11:20pm: (42% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 2,699,908 (44.4%), Uhuru Kenyatta 3,336,790 (54.9%)
10:22pm: It's now more than 1 hour since IEBC provided the latest update on the results.
Uhuru Kenyatta takes early lead
9:38pm: (23% of votes cast) Raila Odinga 1,319,200 (44%), Uhuru Kenyatta 1,665,740 (55%)