elections Stories

Amadi’s IEBC plan: Fix electoral laws, cut costs, reduce polling stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

She stressed the need for continuous engagement between the IEBC, Parliament and other stakeholders to address legislative gaps.

Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote
Reuters  |  Mar 22, 2025

Gabon approved a new constitution by a landslide in November that exempted Nguema, stoking opposition and analyst concerns that the junta would seek t...

Opinion: How Somaliland built thriving democracy from ashes of war, defying Africa’s election odds
Addis Standard  |  Mar 21, 2025

In a country levelled to the ground, rebuilding from the ashes of destruction required both sacrifice and resources.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 21, 2025

In her inaugural speech, Nandi Ndaitwah recognized the significance of her historic election, emphasizing that Namibians chose her based on her compet...

Gusii elders back Matiang’i to vie for presidency in 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Despite the endorsements and growing speculation, Matiang’i has maintained a low profile since leaving office and has not publicly declared his presid...

ODM announces April dates for grassroots elections, opens applications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

The elections will take place between 10 am and 2 pm and will be conducted either through consensus or a show of hands.

Museveni's ruling NRM rejects defeat by Bobi Wine’s party in Kawempe North by-election
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 15, 2025

The election held on Thursday saw opposition National Unity Platform candidate Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola emerge victorious.

Ruto: Judge me by my work in 2027, not today’s promises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

He stressed the importance of hard work and his commitment to fulfilling his constitutional duties.

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...

My father knew his life was in danger before announcing 2022 poll results, Chebukati's daughter says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Nekesa disclosed that her father had received intelligence warning him that someone had ordered his assassination to stop him from announcing the resu...

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo to run for second term, backtracking on vow to step down
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

Embalo, after a trip to Russia, Azerbaijan and Hungary, told reporters at the airport: "I will be a candidate in my own succession."

Gachagua: GEMA a force to reckon with in deciding Kenya’s next government
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 02, 2025

Gachagua's remarks come amid growing speculation about his political future and recent overtures to opposition figures.

AUC new chair Mahmoud Youssouf has a long list of tough tasks
The Conversation  |  Feb 27, 2025

Youssouf is a seasoned diplomat from Djibouti. He is the longest-serving minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of his country (200...

New Bill seeks to freeze government spending, hiring before elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

If passed, the law will also halt payments exceeding Sh50 million, tightening financial controls to prevent last-minute spending by outgoing administr...

Why little progress in Kenya's preparedness for 2027 polls worries observer missions
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2025

Also in limbo due to the budget cuts are voter education, delimitation of boundaries, medical insurance of IEBC staff, construction of offices and fue...

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa dismisses call to extend his tenure
Amina Wako  |  Feb 18, 2025

His remarks come amid growing calls within Zanu-PF to amend the constitution to allow him to remain in power until 2030.

UDA to hold second phase of grassroots elections in April 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Elections in the remaining counties of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Tana River will be h...

Modi's party wins election in New Delhi after 27 years out of power
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party won 48 of the 70 seats in the Delhi capital district.

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