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Nairobi leaders launch initiative to rally youths to register as voters ahead of 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2025

They noted that their rallies will be targeting the Generation Z who have been yearning for change in different spheres of leadership in the country

Jubilee opts out of Kariobangi North by-election, backs Wiper candidate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Jubilee’s decision is being viewed as part of broader efforts by opposition parties to strengthen their electoral strategy by avoiding internal compet...

Over 7,000 Kenyans register in first four days as IEBC launches new biometric system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Political observers and parties are already paying close attention to the progress of the exercise, viewing it as a crucial step as the country prepar...

Activist petitions IEBC to prove security of election systems amid spyware, AI threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The petitioner, Laban Omusundi, wants the commission to outline a comprehensive cybersecurity framework within 60 days to safeguard electoral technolo...

‘Change begins with us’: Young Kenyans embrace voter registration to challenge failed leadership
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 29, 2025

Simon Mutua believes registering to vote is the first step toward fixing the problems in his neighbourhood, where poor roads and inadequate sanitation...

Kenyans urged to trust new IEBC team as commission unveils measures for transparent 2027 vote
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said scepticism over electoral processes has deep historical roots and cannot be attributed solely to the current team...

IEBC resumes voter registration as political heavyweights eye 2027 General Election
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 29, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has previously said the registration drive aims to expand Kenya’s voter base from the current 22.1 million to include...

IEBC's mass voter registration drive targets 6.3 million new voters ahead of 2027 General Election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

The exercise comes amid rising political tension, with the Opposition seeking proof of constitutional compliance in the Commission’s procurement proce...

IEBC declares preparedness for November 27 mini-polls as Treasury releases funds
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 27, 2025

Ethekon added that discussions also covered preparations for the 2027 general election, voter registration exercises, and the upcoming campaign launch...

2027 election to proceed under outdated electoral boundaries, warns IEBC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

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...

IEBC decries Sh57.3 billion allocation as inadequate for 2027 General Election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

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...

48 per cent of Kenyans have no confidence in IEBC, TIFA poll shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The findings show growing concern about the commission’s capacity and credibility as the country prepares for the next General Election.

ORPP issues seven conditions to political parties ahead of November by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The directives issued on Friday, September 19, are aimed at ensuring proper structures, transparency, and adherence to electoral rules before the poll...

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon says November by-elections crucial credibility test
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

In addition to the by-elections, IEBC is set to launch Continuous Voter Registration on September 29, targeting 6.3 million new voters, and will relea...

Opposition gives IEBC two weeks to release by-election records amid fears of constitutional breaches
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

The opposition is pushing for all minutes of plenary sessions and committee meetings from the swearing-in date to the present, as well as staff meetin...

IEBC warns Sh258 million funding gap threatens 8 key by-elections ahead of November 27 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon revealed that while the commission needs Sh1.046 billion to organise all the polls, the National Treasury has allocat...

Maraga rules out working with President Ruto, open to alliance with Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Maraga, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the Ruto-led administration, noted that his decision to run for the presidency in 2027 was born out of a...

IEBC launches staff training in Naivasha to boost voter registration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The ongoing training marks a critical step towards building public confidence and laying the foundation for a smooth, transparent, and inclusive voter...

Somalia reopens Mogadishu voter listing as new political framework promises greater citizen participation
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 14, 2025

The Somali electoral commission has announced that registration is open to all eligible residents of the capital, including first-time voters and thos...

Ex-CS Fred Matiang’i’s allied party to test its might as it fields candidates for all vacant seats in mini-polls
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 12, 2025

Gisesa said the party aims to demonstrate that the UPA will be “the party to watch” in the 2027 General Election, based on its performance in the mini...

Court nullifies Mandera boundary delineation gazette notice
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 11, 2025

The court declared Gazette Notice No. 7482 unconstitutional, null and void, and suspended the delineation exercise until proper procedures, including...

MCK, IEBC sign MoU to strengthen media oversight ahead of 2027 General Election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The agreement outlines a collaborative approach to support journalist training, streamline accreditation, and improve access to reliable electoral inf...

DCP pulls out of three by-elections to back united opposition partners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The party noted that the resolution followed a National Executive Council meeting where members agreed to step aside in favour of allied parties.

LSK sues IEBC, EACC for failure to enforce MPs’ ethics code
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

LSK also wants a declaration that citizens are constitutionally bound to share information about the integrity of those seeking elective posts before...

Supreme Court warns political leaders that undermining IEBC threatens 2027 polls integrity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

In a recent advisory opinion, the Supreme Court urged political actors to avoid pursuing short-term gains that compromise institutional independence a...

Legal experts weigh in on Supreme Court ruling declining to extend lapsed boundaries review timelines
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 08, 2025

The Supreme Court failed to give its advisory opinion to the electoral commission on the question of extending the already-lapsed boundaries review ti...

Supreme Court rules IEBC secretariat cannot undertake core electoral duties
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

In its ruling, the Court noted that the Secretariat, while managing day-to-day operations, cannot undertake substantive duties such as boundary delimi...

IEBC sets October 8 as official start of campaign period for November 27 by-elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

A total of 23 by-elections will be held, six for the National Assembly, one for the Senate, and 16 for Members of the County Assembly (MCA).

IEBC spells out qualifications for candidates as 23 seats go to by-elections in November
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

The Commission also reminded candidates that they must meet ethical and legal thresholds as set out in the Leadership and Integrity Act.

ODM announces by-election fees, nomination guidelines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2025

Male aspirants for parliamentary seats are required to pay Sh250,000, while female candidates, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will pay Sh...

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