2027 general elections Stories

Maraga pledges citizen-led movement, says his 2027 manifesto will be open to public input
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

The digital infrastructure, once fully operational, will allow citizens to propose ideas, raise concerns, and help shape the policies Maraga intends t...

IEBC asks Parliament to fast-track election reforms, approve budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon on Saturday said the Commission has completed a thorough review of existing electoral laws and developed draft...

Maraga unveils campaign website, calls on Kenyans to rebuild the Nation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

The website, built by volunteers, invites citizens to volunteer, share ideas, and donate towards his campaign, which he says is focused on restoring t...

Ruto declares readiness for 2027 election, says Kenyans will judge his track record
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

Ruto said he remains confident in his government’s economic, agricultural, housing, employment, market and healthcare reforms.

Ex-CJ David Maraga defends Gen Z against 'terrorists’ tag, says President William Ruto should resign
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga condemned what he termed as the “weaponization of the justice system” against youth who are only exercising their constitutional rights.

Ex-CJ David Maraga declares his 2027 campaign will be 'Wanjiku-funded', slams cash-driven elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

Former Chief Justice David Maraga maintained that while campaign expenses are inevitable, he will not engage in vote-buying.

Ex-CJ David Maraga confirms 2027 presidential bid, hints at coalition backing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga said the most likely option for his presidential bid will be a coalition of parties, although he has not ruled out running under a single...

Envoys call for increased funding, voter access as IEBC commissioners assume office
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The diplomats urged the Kenyan government, through the National Assembly and National Treasury, to allocate sufficient and timely funding to enable th...

Miguna: Fred Matiang’i unfit to lead after orchestrating my 2018 torture, deportation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

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...

MP Caleb Amisi to Kenyan youth: Your power is at the ballot, not in the streets
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

MP Amisi emphasised the importance of youth involvement in shaping the country’s future through the ballot box rather than demonstrations.

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua warmly received in Seattle as he begins US tour
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Gachagua is expected to visit several cities, including Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he will hold town hall meetings and...

MPs sound alarm over delay in review of constituency, ward boundaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

Although President William Ruto named a new team in June, including chairperson Erastus Ethekon and six commissioners, they are yet to be sworn in aft...

Why I am best suited to lead Kenya - former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to wo...

Matiang'i is qualified to lead Kenya - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua highlighted Matiang’i’s impressive track record, having held key positions in various ministries under President Uhuru Kenyatta's administrat...

Half of Kenyans unsure about credibility of 2027 General Election - TIFA poll
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

Those surveyed cited political interference as their main concern.

IEBC receives Sh5.7 billion budget boost to prepare for 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

The additional funds are expected to help the commission address critical election preparation needs, which include voter registration, electoral oper...

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...

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...

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