2027 elections Stories

Maraga unveils 2027 State House bid under Green Party banner
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

He added, “I have committed to building and restoring the dignity of Kenyans as well as protecting our human rights,” signalling a platform centred on...

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...

Martha Karua says she will serve for only one term if elected president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 26, 2025

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 breaks silence on post-election turmoil, threats
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 26, 2025

Uhuru Kenyatta revealed that in the aftermath of the elections, he, his family, and political allies were subjected to threats from unnamed sources.

2027 election to proceed under outdated electoral boundaries, warns IEBC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

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...

Senator Tom Ojienda says ODM will support President Ruto in 2027
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has unsuccessfully run for the presidency five times, has been cautious about revealing his plans for 2027.

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...

Kisumu court to hear case against officers in 2017 Baby Samantha Pendo killing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The Court of Appeal had earlier dismissed the accused’s bid to halt the trial, assuring them that the trial court is obligated to protect their consti...

ODM at 20: Raila’s party invites Ruto, Kalonzo, Mudavadi to grand Mombasa celebrations
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 23, 2025

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...

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...

Matiang’i: My campaign runs on funds from friends and Kenyans, not illicit wealth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The former CS explained that contributions come from friends, former classmates, and well-wishers who pool resources to keep his movement alive.

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...

Xiaomi 17 series to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, taking aim at Apple’s iPhone 17
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

The confirmation puts Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight as it prepares to go head-to-head with Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17 range.

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...

IPhone 17 redefines selfies with AI-enhanced front camera and smart framing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 11, 2025

The selfie camera now supports 4K video at 60fps, along with cinematic stabilization, making it ideal for vloggers, influencers, and remote workers re...

Apple releases iOS 26 with custom icons that sync to MagSafe cases
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

Beneath the elegant surface lies a playful, deeply personalized system that responds to your hardware in real time.

Apple unveils new iPhones, wireless earphone products
XINHUA  |  Sep 10, 2025

Available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes respectively, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max deliver Apple's best-ever performance and a significant lea...

Supreme Court warns political leaders that undermining IEBC threatens 2027 polls integrity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

In a recent advisory opinion, the Supreme Court urged political actors to avoid pursuing short-term gains that compromise institutional independence a...

Apple’s much-anticipated ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone 17 launch - what to watch for
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

Reports point to four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an all-new iPhone 17 Air.

Apple’s iPhone 17 global launch set for September 9 — What Kenyan fans need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 31, 2025

For users currently on iPhone 13 or earlier, the iPhone 17 Air or Pro models bring significant improvements in camera quality, AI tools, and performan...

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.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.