2027 general election Stories

Green Congress of Kenya party opens countrywide offices, eyes green revolution
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 10, 2025

According to Alila, the party is seeking to build a coordinated grassroots movement anchored on green energy, environmental protection, and good gover...

Senate flags surge in hate speech ahead of 2027 polls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission was formed after the 2007-08 election violence to foster unity, prevent ethnically motivated conflict...

ODM insists it will not settle for less than deputy president seat in 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Party Leader Oburu Oginga maintained that the party will only negotiate for top positions from a position of strength, and not desperation.

IEBC publishes list of nominated candidates, polling stations ahead of by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Citizens are encouraged to check their registration status, locate their polling centres, and understand the voting process well in advance.

Petitioner seeks court order to suspend IEBC’s 2027 General Election activities amid claims of legal irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The petitioner argues that the commission's current activities are being undertaken under a flawed legal and governance framework that may render the...

Parliament to fast-track electoral laws ahead of 2027 polls, says Wetang’ula
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

Wetang’ula emphasised the need to rebuild confidence in the electoral body, urging the new commissioners to engage openly with the public and demonstr...

President Ruto hints at UDA-ODM coalition ahead of 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President described ODM as a party with deep national roots and a rich history of struggle for justice and reform. He emphasised that its founder,...

ELOG flags slow voter registration, warns progress lagging far behind 2027 target
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 15, 2025

ELOG warns that the overall progress remains far below expectations even as the IEBC targets to register 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 Gene...

Kenya firms on edge as report flags political unrest as top 2026 threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

According to the report, companies that suffered security breaches linked to unrest or fraud experienced significant financial losses, with nearly hal...

Jimi Wanjigi promises government overhaul if elected president
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 09, 2025

He emphasised that there should be a clear distinction in government priorities, such as ending poverty, arguing that certain responsibilities, like p...

IEBC seeks UN backing to strengthen electoral systems ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Commission stated that the collaboration aims to strengthen areas such as technology, voter education, electoral security, and youth participation...

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi: Youths must register as voters or stop complaining
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 06, 2025

The youthful legislator expressed concern over the low turnout being reported across the country, warning that the future of Kenya depends on the yout...

Gachagua proposes constituency-level declaration of presidential results to boost transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

Gachagua argued that delays in announcing presidential results at the national level have in the past created opportunities for manipulation.

Defections rock Gachagua’s party ahead of by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The back-to-back resignations have sparked concern within Gachagua’s inner circle about the party’s preparedness and ability to run credible campaigns...

Kenyans urged to trust new IEBC team as commission unveils measures for transparent 2027 vote
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said scepticism over electoral processes has deep historical roots and cannot be attributed solely to the current team...

IEBC's mass voter registration drive targets 6.3 million new voters ahead of 2027 General Election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

The exercise comes amid rising political tension, with the Opposition seeking proof of constitutional compliance in the Commission’s procurement proce...

IEBC declares preparedness for November 27 mini-polls as Treasury releases funds
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 27, 2025

Ethekon added that discussions also covered preparations for the 2027 general election, voter registration exercises, and the upcoming campaign launch...

IEBC decries Sh57.3 billion allocation as inadequate for 2027 General Election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

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...

48 per cent of Kenyans have no confidence in IEBC, TIFA poll shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The findings show growing concern about the commission’s capacity and credibility as the country prepares for the next General Election.

TIFA survey: UDA most popular party at 16 per cent, ODM second with 13 per cent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Despite UDA’s lead, the survey shows that support for the ruling party is less than half the proportion of Kenyans who do not identify with any politi...

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon says November by-elections crucial credibility test
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

In addition to the by-elections, IEBC is set to launch Continuous Voter Registration on September 29, targeting 6.3 million new voters, and will relea...

IEBC warns Sh258 million funding gap threatens 8 key by-elections ahead of November 27 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon revealed that while the commission needs Sh1.046 billion to organise all the polls, the National Treasury has allocat...

Maraga rules out working with President Ruto, open to alliance with Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Maraga, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the Ruto-led administration, noted that his decision to run for the presidency in 2027 was born out of a...

Ex-CS Fred Matiang’i’s allied party to test its might as it fields candidates for all vacant seats in mini-polls
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 12, 2025

Gisesa said the party aims to demonstrate that the UPA will be “the party to watch” in the 2027 General Election, based on its performance in the mini...

Sifuna’s Kenya Moja outfit vows to end Ruto’s reign in 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 12, 2025

The outspoken senator, seen by some as a renegade within his own ODM party, declared that their campaign would centre on ensuring Ruto serves only one...

MCK, IEBC sign MoU to strengthen media oversight ahead of 2027 General Election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The agreement outlines a collaborative approach to support journalist training, streamline accreditation, and improve access to reliable electoral inf...

IEBC announces resumption of continuous voter registration from September 29
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Eligible Kenyans will be able to register at any IEBC Constituency Office, except in areas with ongoing by-elections.

Activist Boniface Mwangi enters 2027 presidential race with justice and equity agenda
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Mwangi stressed the urgent need for leadership that puts the welfare of ordinary Kenyans first and transforms their aspirations into practical policie...

Social justice movements form Kenya Left Alliance, vow to contest all seats in 2027 polls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Its first national delegates congress on Saturday brought together activists and representatives of affiliate groups, including Kongamano La Mapinduzi...

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