2027 elections Stories
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...
In a statement on Wednesday, Free Kenya Movement National Coordinator Felix Wambua confirmed that the two were apprehended at Stabex Filling Station i...
The back-to-back resignations have sparked concern within Gachagua’s inner circle about the party’s preparedness and ability to run credible campaigns...
Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission, said the body is fully prepared to deliver free and fair elections, with campaigns permit...
Although he expressed respect for the party leader’s “unwavering commitment” to DCP’s ideals, Ngumbao accused the party's national elections board and...
Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said scepticism over electoral processes has deep historical roots and cannot be attributed solely to the current team...
Official results placed opposition candidate Patrick Herminie in the lead with 48.8 per cent, while incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan followed clos...
Official figures show that at least 89 per cent of Guinean voters approved the new constitution, which brings major changes to the country’s political...
The exercise comes amid rising political tension, with the Opposition seeking proof of constitutional compliance in the Commission’s procurement proce...
Ethekon added that discussions also covered preparations for the 2027 general election, voter registration exercises, and the upcoming campaign launch...
The law has been condemned for provisions which limit political expression through blogs, online media and mobile platforms like WhatsApp. People have...
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...
The Fund observed that the country’s output expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first three months of 2025, but warned that deeper reforms are needed to p...
Uhuru Kenyatta revealed that in the aftermath of the elections, he, his family, and political allies were subjected to threats from unnamed sources.
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...
Eight candidates are contesting the presidency, including incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan of the Seychellois Democratic Alliance (Linyon Demokrat...
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has unsuccessfully run for the presidency five times, has been cautious about revealing his plans for 2027.
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...
Museveni and his government have amended the constitution twice to remove age and term limits, allowing him to remain in office for four decades.
Rising inflation, unemployment, and currency shortages have fueled widespread frustration among Malawians, setting the stage for Peter Mutharika's pol...
Earlier, Chakwera conceded defeat to his 85-year-old predecessor
The findings show growing concern about the commission’s capacity and credibility as the country prepares for the next General Election.
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...
With defeat looming, President Lazarus Chakwera risks becoming Malawi's third one-term president in little more than a decade.
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...
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...
Partial results place the Democratic Progressive Party candidate well ahead of incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, whose pastor-turned-politician im...
President Yoweri Museveni pledged to focus on wealth creation by ensuring Ugandans join the money economy, free education for children in government s...
On September 19, the electoral commission had stated that Kyagulanyi had not met the nomination requirements, noting that only 80 out of 130 districts...
The directives issued on Friday, September 19, are aimed at ensuring proper structures, transparency, and adherence to electoral rules before the poll...
