2027 elections Stories

Treasury CS Mbadi tells IEBC to cut costs, reuse equipment to curb rising election expenses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Mbadi said the government would not support wasteful procurement practices and urged the IEBC to reuse equipment such as ballot boxes and biometric ki...

Reckless election talk threatens peace, democracy, say rights groups
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 17, 2025

Masinde called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to act swiftl...

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...

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua launches DCP’s diaspora office in Seattle
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

The office, dubbed the North Pacific Chapter Satellite Office, was launched on Monday, with Gachagua presiding over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Matiang’i condemns religious gimmicks in Kenyan elections, urges focus on honest leadership ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Matiang’i said Kenyans should question the integrity of leaders using religion to appeal to voters instead of being swayed by religious theatrics.

Miguna backs Gen Z, dismisses Gachagua-led opposition and Ruto’s regime as a joke
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The lawyer expressed full support for the youth-led protests and political awakening driven by Gen Z, describing them as the true agents of change.

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...

Boeing reaches settlement with Kenyan-Canadian man whose family perished in Ethiopian Airlines crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The deal, announced on Friday, averted what would have been the first jury trial in the United States linked to the disaster that led to a worldwide g...

Gachagua rejects Raila’s dialogue proposal, calls for "ballot-based change" in 2027
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Raila has a pattern of joining governments after electoral losses, only to distance himself when things go wrong.

New IEBC commissioners face acid test ahead of 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

The fresh electoral team, chaired by Erastus Ethekon, has its work cut over pending responsibilities that they must constitutionally execute before th...

Air India crash report reveals both engines shut down shortly after takeoff
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The aircraft was operating Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick and crashed at 8:09 am, coordinated universal time (UTC), immediately after takeoff.

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.

Nelson Havi issues warning to police officers following Klinzy Barasa's arraignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

In a statement, Nelson Havi emphasised the personal consequences law enforcement officers face when the state distances itself after unlawful actions...

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...

Boniface Kariuki’s viewing draws outpouring of grief ahead of his burial in Kangema
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Emotions ran high as mourners assembled to pay their final respects to the young man whose life was cut short during the demonstrations.

Step-by-step guide: How to verify your voter registration status on the IEBC portal
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

IEBC has reassured the public that no voter data has been lost and that the upgraded systems will “improve user experience, enhance security, and incr...

IEBC restores voter verification portal after outage sparks 2027 election fears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

The outage had affected both the IEBC web portal and the SMS verification platform, raising anxiety as the country edges closer to the 2027 General El...

Tuesday court verdict on President Ruto’s IEBC nominees could reshape Kenya’s electoral path
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The ruling, scheduled for 11 am on July 8 at the Milimani High Court, will decide whether the stalled appointment process can move forward to the swea...

Ababu Namwamba assumes leadership of G77+China Nairobi Chapter
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 04, 2025

Namwamba assumed the role during a ceremony hosted at the UN Complex, taking over leadership from Ambassador Wael Nasreidin Attiya of the Arab Republi...

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...

Ex-CJ David Maraga rubbishes 'Ruto project' tag, denies eying AG role
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 04, 2025

In a statement following the brutal murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, Maraga declared that the ruling Kenya Kwanza regime was no longer fit...

Saba Saba: Why Kenyans protest on July 7
DW News  |  Jul 03, 2025

Since 1990, Saba Saba, meaning "seven seven" in Kiswahili, has become a call to action for Kenya's pro-democracy demonstrators. Despite the government...

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i promises honest leadership as he declares 2027 presidential bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said he is holding broad consultations with political leaders and parties across the country and will only commit to a political vehicle aft...

Fred Matiang’i denies being Uhuru Kenyatta’s project, confirms 2027 bid to ‘fix Kenya’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said his previous Cabinet appointment during Uhuru Kenyatta's reign should not be mistaken for political puppetry.

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