2027 elections Stories

Opposition raises polls impartiality concerns over IEBC nominees' connections to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Lawyer Kigen, who has served as Ruto’s personal advocate for years, Mdivo, who heads the UDA Electoral Disputes Resolution Committee, and Nyachae, a c...

Election violence fears intensify ahead of 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 07, 2025

MPs have called for the abolition of the NCIC, accusing it of failing to curb the spread of hate speech in the country.

I will win again – Ruto dismisses 2027 election threats from opponents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The President stressed that his current priority was to fulfil his mandate and prioritise the interests of Kenyans. “What I know is that I won’t fail...

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

Gusii elders back Matiang’i to vie for presidency in 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Despite the endorsements and growing speculation, Matiang’i has maintained a low profile since leaving office and has not publicly declared his presid...

Ruto: Judge me by my work in 2027, not today’s promises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

He stressed the importance of hard work and his commitment to fulfilling his constitutional duties.

Gachagua: GEMA a force to reckon with in deciding Kenya’s next government
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 02, 2025

Gachagua's remarks come amid growing speculation about his political future and recent overtures to opposition figures.

IEBC selection panel urged to prioritise public interest, resist undue influence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

The CJ highlighted the importance of their role in strengthening Kenya’s democracy and safeguarding the credibility of future elections.

Karua says Sh1,000 ID fee will hinder jobless youths' participation in 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Karua also criticised the President for what she termed as a disregard for the Constitution he swore to protect.

Former DP Gachagua accuses Ruto of intentionally sabotaging reconstitution of IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

Gachagua said some leaders had lost the moral authority to call out bad behaviour due to their repeated vulgar statements in public platforms.

Over half of Kenyans lack confidence in IEBC, Infotrak survey shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Regionally, the survey found Nairobi and Nyanza led in distrust toward the IEBC, with 59 per cent of respondents in each region expressing scepticism.

Kenyans back Justice Isaac Lenaola's call for quick reconstitution of IEBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Lenaola questioned how Parliament could focus on passing other laws while neglecting what he termed as a critical issue for the nation.

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