magarini by-election Stories

IEBC dismisses ballot stuffing claims as misleading amid tense by-elections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The commission urged the public to rely on verified information and cautioned against propaganda intended to undermine the electoral process.

Former CJ Maraga condemns by-election violence, faults State for laxity
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Voting in Thursday’s by-elections across multiple constituencies was marred by pockets of violence, disruptions, and heightened tension, underscoring...

Residents confront politicians over suspected voter bribery in by-elections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

The by-election in Magarini is being conducted under tight security, with police deployed to polling stations to maintain order and prevent disruption...

High court nullifies KRA’s track-and-trace system tender over illegal, flawed procurement
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

According to the court, the tendering exercise was opaque from the very beginning, with glaring gaps in how the preferred supplier was chosen and how...

CS Kagwe urges bold reforms in agriculture sector as IGAF opens in Naivasha
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

CS Kagwe reminded participants that IGAF is more than a conference; it is a constitutional responsibility designed to reinforce cooperation and positi...

By-elections live blog: Polling stations close as vote tallying begins across the country
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 27, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has condemned acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption reported in isolated areas during the voting process on T...

MPs outline conditions to be met before forests can be degazetted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Section 34 of the Act allows Parliament to revoke the registration of public forests following a petition.

DAP-K’s Seth Panyako alleges assassination attempt, claims attack targeted his family
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Seth Panyako said his driver was seriously injured in an attack he alleges was orchestrated by individuals connected to government circles the previou...

Witness recounts how Paul Mackenzie’s teachings led her to quit career, reject medicine
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The adherent described how teachings attributed to Paul Mackenzie prompted her to abandon her career and shun modern medicine.

Magarini by-election: ODM's Harrison Kombe raises alarm as agents barred from polling stations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The by-election, which has drawn 10 candidates, is being closely watched as parties seek to consolidate their political influence ahead of the 2027 Ge...

Voting underway in Magarini, Malava, Mbeere North and Banisa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

In Banisa, Mandera County, voters began arriving at Banisa Primary School promptly at 6:00 am. This polling centre has four stations, with separate qu...

Africa’s agricultural exports are losing ground: Four key interventions that could lift sector again
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

Africa’s agribusiness sector embodies the continent’s untapped potential for structural transformation.

Landmark French ruling against TotalEnergies sets stage for major African climate lawsuits
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

Overall, the ruling shows that misleading “green” or “carbon-neutral” claims could lead to legal action in African courts.

Kenya requires Sh72.8 billion annually to fill 100,000 teacher shortage - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The revelation comes even as President William Ruto’s administration has pledged to hire 24,000 teachers by January 2026 to address the ongoing shorta...

TSC sued over teachers’ migration from MINET insurance to SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

Two petitioners argue that the shift could compromise the welfare of over 400,000 teachers, exposing them to risks such as lapses in cover, denial of...

Police assure Kenyans of security ahead of Thursday’s by-elections
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The spokesperson also assured Kenyans that the police will enforce the law fairly, even as he urged for calm and for voters to collaborate with IEBC o...

Kenya wants China to remove tariffs on coffee, tea, avocados as trade imbalance persists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...

Gor Mahia seeks Mashemeji Derby postponement over venue hitch
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 26, 2025

In a statement signed by Secretary General Nicanor Arum, Gor Mahia confirmed they were unable to secure a stadium for the derby.

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

IEBC warns voters against photographing ballots, violence as by-elections near
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Commissioner Alutala Mukhwana said officers in uniform and plainclothes will be stationed in sensitive areas to monitor developments and prevent any d...

Why a woman is killed every 10 minutes; the rising wave of global femicide
UN News  |  Nov 26, 2025

The latest report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women, released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence agains...

Over 600 million children exposed to violence at home, UNICEF warns
UN News  |  Nov 26, 2025

Globally, one in three women experiences physical and/or sexual violence in her lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner — a stark reminder of the scal...

Rights groups urge EACC to probe CSs over state resource misuse in upcoming by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Vocal Africa group executive director Hussein Khalid said preliminary findings on the upcoming by-elections show a political climate characterised by...

16 days global campaign spotlights growing threat of gender-based violence
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 25, 2025

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious human rights and public health issue.

Maasai community leads change as elders endorse fight against FGM and early marriage
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Speaking at the event, which also marked the rollout of the My Dear Daughter campaign, First Lady Rachel Ruto described the elders’ stand as a histori...

KRA sets December 31 deadline for fuel stations to adopt eTIMS invoicing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The system, which went live for fuel retailers earlier this year, connects every sale to KRA in real time, ensuring both compliance and accurate tax c...

Maraga says presidential bid driven by desire to put Kenya back on constitutional rails
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Maraga explained that this conviction inspired his decision to run for president and push the country back toward constitutionalism.

Shakahola massacre survivors struggle with trauma and anxiety, court told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The assessors recommended spiritual counselling, noting that some survivors were distressed after being forced to eat despite preferring to fast.

Sudan’s RSF declares three-month ceasefire amid backlash over civilian attacks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

On Sunday, Sudan's military leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, dismissed the US-led ceasefire proposal, accusing the Quad of taking sides and presen...

How Riruta’s upgrade to Level IV hospital is transforming healthcare across Dagoreti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The upgrade marks a turning point for a centre that has remained one of the busiest public health facilities in the city, serving close to 750 patient...

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