2027 election Stories
The exercise comes amid rising political tension, with the Opposition seeking proof of constitutional compliance in the Commission’s procurement proce...
Karua’s remarks echoed the core philosophy of the PLP, which was quietly formed in 2022 and describes itself as a movement of ordinary Kenyans determi...
Uhuru Kenyatta revealed that in the aftermath of the elections, he, his family, and political allies were subjected to threats from unnamed sources.
The Constitution mandates boundary reviews at intervals of eight to 12 years, to be completed at least a year before a general election. The last revi...
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has unsuccessfully run for the presidency five times, has been cautious about revealing his plans for 2027.
IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan said the commission had initially projected Sh61.7 billion for the polls, but the Treasury reduced the figure to Sh57.3...
The three-day event, scheduled for October 10–12 in Mombasa, is being billed by insiders as the rebirth of the Orange party ahead of the 2027 General...
The former CS explained that contributions come from friends, former classmates, and well-wishers who pool resources to keep his movement alive.
Eligible Kenyans will be able to register at any IEBC Constituency Office, except in areas with ongoing by-elections.
The petition, filed by lawyer Dr Owiso Owiso, human rights activist Khelef Khalifa, and Ashioya Biko, sought leave to have the court hear the matter,...
The proposed law amends Section 6 of the Election Offences Act, 2016, making it a criminal offence for members or staff of the IEBC to conduct or over...
IEBC CEO Marjan proposed the idea as a solution to the confusion that arose during the 2022 elections, when multiple media houses independently tallie...
Musau says in the past, there had been a large number of docile citizens, while others were more politically mobilised and easier to manage, as they c...
The digital infrastructure, once fully operational, will allow citizens to propose ideas, raise concerns, and help shape the policies Maraga intends t...
Justice Ndung'u warned that signs of political tension are already emerging on social media, where possible electoral offences such as hate speech and...
MPs and governors fare slightly better, though still face a difficult re-election path. According to the survey, 8.9 per cent of MPs are “very likely”...
The article, titled “William Ruto is taking Kenya to a dangerous place” and published on July 3, criticised Ruto’s governance style, citing rising cor...
Mbadi said the government would not support wasteful procurement practices and urged the IEBC to reuse equipment such as ballot boxes and biometric ki...
Ruto said he remains confident in his government’s economic, agricultural, housing, employment, market and healthcare reforms.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga maintained that while campaign expenses are inevitable, he will not engage in vote-buying.
Matiang’i said Kenyans should question the integrity of leaders using religion to appeal to voters instead of being swayed by religious theatrics.
Miguna says the former CS cannot be entrusted with leadership, having presided over what he terms as gross abuse of office during his time in governme...
Gachagua is expected to visit several cities, including Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he will hold town hall meetings and...
The ruling, scheduled for 11 am on July 8 at the Milimani High Court, will decide whether the stalled appointment process can move forward to the swea...
Matiang’i said his previous Cabinet appointment during Uhuru Kenyatta's reign should not be mistaken for political puppetry.
Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shock...
PPLC chairman, Evans Misati sharply criticized both government and opposition leaders for engaging in rallies, roadside declarations, and aligning the...
Matiang’i said Kenya has enough capable leaders and called on all citizens to unite and work toward finding solutions.
Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to wo...
The commission plans to spend Sh57.4 billion in the 2027 General Election.
