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While former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the favorite to win the elections is enjoying a massive amount of airtime on the mainstream media, Deputy President and Mr. Odinga's closest challenger has mastered the use of social media for his campaigns.

However, with the entrance of Professor George Wajackoya into the presidential race. Mr. Ruto's online political base seems to be slipping away from his hands and shifting to the Rastafari professor.

Kenya's Elections And The Media.

A story of a Kenya chef, music executive, and politician; Damian Lirechi recently moved to Jersey Island in the United Kingdom to work as a chef. What's the experience so far.

From Kenyan Kitchen To Jerzey Island

24 days to Kenya's general elections, we look at the current economic and political situation. Who is likely to win and are the manifestos practical?

To help us understand and answer these questions, I talked to Meshack Odede. Meshack is a political analyst based in Nairobi.

Focussing On Kenya 2022 Elections

For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been embroiled in one of the longest running-conflict. Since May, the DRC armed forces have been fighting the M23 rebel group which is waging its most sustained offensive since a 2012-2013 insurrection when it seized vast swathes of territory.

How is Rwanda involved?
Who are the key players?
Listen to find out.

Understanding the Democratic Republic of Congo - Rwanda Diplomatic Crisis

Sab-Saharan Africa has the youngest population in the world, 70% of the population is believed to be 30 years and below. 

According to Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, only 39.8% of youths are registered to vote in the August 9 general elections. 

Are African youths ready to take up leadership roles? Africa Inside Out podcast speaks to Tracyter Mutala. Kenyan political scientist and public administrator.

Are African Youths Ready To Take Leadership Roles

Kenya, one of Africa's leading economies, will be electing a new president on 9 August amid a surge in the cost of living and a debilitating drought that will challenge whoever takes up the post. But President Uhuru Kenyatta is backing his deputy's rival to win the poll and secure his legacy.

The four-time failed presidential candidate Raila Odinga is trying his luck again. The 77-year-old former prime minister has a reputation as a formidable campaigner.

His big rival is the 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto. He has proved a match for Mr. Odinga on the campaign trail and has drawn large crowds.

There are two other lesser-known names on the ballot paper.

George Wajackoyah has caught the attention with his proposal to legalize marijuana cultivation and the export of snake venom. David Mwaure Waihiga is running on an anti-corruption message.

What You Need To Know About Kenya’s Upcoming General Election.

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