Kenya’s 2027 elections Stories

ODM insists it will not settle for less than deputy president seat in 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Party Leader Oburu Oginga maintained that the party will only negotiate for top positions from a position of strength, and not desperation.

Petitioner seeks court order to suspend IEBC’s 2027 General Election activities amid claims of legal irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The petitioner argues that the commission's current activities are being undertaken under a flawed legal and governance framework that may render the...

IEBC seeks UN backing to strengthen electoral systems ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Commission stated that the collaboration aims to strengthen areas such as technology, voter education, electoral security, and youth participation...

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...

IEBC announces resumption of continuous voter registration from September 29
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Eligible Kenyans will be able to register at any IEBC Constituency Office, except in areas with ongoing by-elections.

How artificial intelligence deepfakes, disinformation could shape Kenya’s 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 30, 2025

Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shock...

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