2027 elections Stories

Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

Tanzania police detain Chadema officials on way to court for Tundu Lissu treason hearing
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Chadema party Deputy Chairperson John Heche and Secretary-General John Mnyika were detained as they headed to Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam...

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU extend streak, KPA bounce back, Prisons falter again
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 24, 2025

Kenya’s GSU kept their hopes of a historic continental title alive with another dramatic comeback at the CAVB Men’s Club Championships, while KPA boun...

DR Congo, M23 rebels pledge to work towards peace after Qatar talks amid prisoner disputes
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Each side released the same statement separately after their delegations departed Qatar earlier in the week, following more than a week of discussions...

Inside the collapse of Kenya-led EAC Mission in DRC
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 23, 2025

Chief among them: the EACRF was accused of "cohabiting with M23 rebels," and failing to support Congolese national forces as violence, looting, and re...

What is IMCTC? Details of global Muslim coalition backing Kenya’s new anti-terror initiative
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The IMCTC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where delegates from member countries operate, undertaking tasks aligned with the coalition’s obje...

Ruto Secures Sh107bn in Chinese investments as Kenya strikes major deals on state visit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

President Ruto also witnessed the signing of strategic partnership agreements between KenInvest and three major Chinese institutions.

2025 CAVB Men's Championships: GSU thrive as Kenya Prisons and KPA Struggle
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 23, 2025

GSU remain unbeaten at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Volleyball Club Championships, while fellow Kenyan sides Kenya Prisons and Kenya Ports Authority face early...

Martha Karua declares 2027 presidential bid, urges Kenyans to elect woman leader
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Karua said previous male-led administrations have failed to unite the country.

Matiang'i's presidential bid sparks political storm
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 21, 2025

During a recent Jubilee delegates' meeting in Keumbu, Kisii County, on April 6, Kioni reiterated that the former CS had been cleared to fly the party'...

Junior Starlets suffer narrow 1-0 loss to Cameroon in first leg of crucial World Cup qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 20, 2025

Despite their best efforts, Junior Starlets could not find a way back into the match and will now have to redeem themselves in the return leg, which w...

Kenya U20 to skip Morocco camp, travel directly to Egypt for AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 18, 2025

Kenya U20 Men’s National Team has cancelled its planned pre-AFCON camp in Morocco and will instead travel directly to Egypt on April 21. The change fo...

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila returns to Goma via Kigali
Amina Wako  |  Apr 18, 2025

Sources revealed that Kabila travelled through Kigali, Rwanda, before reaching Goma. The former president, who has been officially residing between Zi...

Rwanda grants SADC troops safe passage from DR Congo conflict zone
Amina Wako  |  Apr 18, 2025

The mission encountered significant setbacks, including the loss of 20 soldiers and being pinned down by M23 fighters. A deal struck in March between...

Kenya Space Agency warns over potential space debris re-entry this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The Kenya Space Agency said the object is of particular concern because its predicted path crosses the eastern African region, including parts of Keny...

Cameroon’s Baby Lionesses out to avoid repeat mistakes against Junior Starlets
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 17, 2025

Cameroon U17 women’s team are wary of Kenya’s Junior Starlets ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Yaoundé, with coach stressing th...

Court petition seeks to block budget over Sh600 billion owed to suppliers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

Operation Linda Jamii wants the High Court to compel the government to prioritise payment of bills accumulated from June 2005 to June 2022, citing har...

Captain Wanjala joins Rising Stars as Kenya heads to Morocco for U-20 AFCON prep
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 16, 2025

Kenya’s U-20 national team, the Rising Stars, have been handed a major boost ahead of their 10-day training camp in Morocco with the arrival of captai...

Will Ethiopia's 2026 election be free and fair? Experts warn of systemic barriers to democracy
The Conversation  |  Apr 17, 2025

In Oromia and Somali regions, major opposition parties like the Oromo Liberation Front and the Ogaden National Liberation Front withdrew from fielding...

Ruto warns political rivals of tough battle in 2027 as he defends government achievements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The President pointed to several ongoing government initiatives, including the fertiliser subsidy programme aimed at boosting agricultural productivit...

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