2027 general elections Stories

Why I am best suited to lead Kenya - former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to wo...

Tanzanian PM calls on citizens to reject signs of instability ahead of general elections
XINHUA  |  Jun 18, 2025

He emphasised that the government does not restrict participation in political campaigns or gatherings, but encourages citizens to critically assess w...

How Tundu Lissu’s court appearance rekindles debate over political freedoms in Tanzania
Mwangi Maina  |  May 19, 2025

It was his first appearance since his arrest last month—an episode that has reignited tensions around political freedoms and state repression ahead of...

Matiang'i is qualified to lead Kenya - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua highlighted Matiang’i’s impressive track record, having held key positions in various ministries under President Uhuru Kenyatta's administrat...

Half of Kenyans unsure about credibility of 2027 General Election - TIFA poll
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

Those surveyed cited political interference as their main concern.

IEBC receives Sh5.7 billion budget boost to prepare for 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

The additional funds are expected to help the commission address critical election preparation needs, which include voter registration, electoral oper...

Matiang'i's presidential bid sparks political storm
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 21, 2025

During a recent Jubilee delegates' meeting in Keumbu, Kisii County, on April 6, Kioni reiterated that the former CS had been cleared to fly the party'...

Ruto warns political rivals of tough battle in 2027 as he defends government achievements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The President pointed to several ongoing government initiatives, including the fertiliser subsidy programme aimed at boosting agricultural productivit...

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...

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