2027 general election Stories

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'...

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...

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.

UDA, ODM brace for fierce grassroots party elections ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

Holding a party position is widely seen as an advantage for those eyeing political seats in 2027, as it increases their chances of securing a party ti...

EU, poll observers warn of risks in slow election planning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger pointed out that with no IEBC commissioners currently in office, key tasks such as boundary delimitation and p...

ELOG renews push for voter register audit amid fraud allegations
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 19, 2025

ELOG's renewed push follows recent claims by Royal Media Founder SK Macharia, who alleged voter fraud in previous elections, including the 2022 Genera...

Kenyans in diaspora demand more polling stations, electoral reforms ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

They argued that increasing funding to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs will facilitate voter registration, mobile consular services and addi...

Delays in hiring new IEBC commissioners put creation of new constituencies in doubt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

Wetang'ula urged MPs to rally behind the IEBC once the new commissioners are in place, as their role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the e...

ODM decries impact of delays in appointing IEBC selection panel as wait for by-elections continues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The delay has hindered the recruitment of the seven commissioners essential for facilitating elections across the country.

Sifuna: ODM is focused on clinching power, has no deal with UDA on 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

While some ODM members have voiced their views on potential coalitions, Sifuna stressed that it is Odinga who will chart the course.

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