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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...

Gachagua proposes constituency-level declaration of presidential results to boost transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

Gachagua argued that delays in announcing presidential results at the national level have in the past created opportunities for manipulation.

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

Contaminated water from River Kibos blamed for fish deaths at Dunga Beach
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Cage fish farmer Godfrey Ochieng said that the cages closest to the river mouth bore the brunt of the incident, while those further away were not affe...

Global marine experts convene in Mombasa to tackle overfishing, pollution, climate threats
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Experts warn that unless urgent action is taken, the region’s food security, economic growth, and biodiversity will face severe risks.

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'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...

Infotrak poll: Majority of Kenyans say country is on wrong track amid economic strain
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

While some Kenyans credit the government with maintaining peace and order, the majority continue to struggle with rising living costs, unemployment, a...

Majority of Kenyans blame government taxes, policies for high cost of living as SHA woes mount - survey
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The survey showed that 14 per cent of Kenyans cited corruption, while six per cent blamed lack of employment opportunities and two per cent pointed to...

Raila Odinga's political future hangs in balance ahead of 2027 election
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 24, 2025

While 32 per cent of respondents in the latest TIFA survey expect Odinga to support President Ruto’s re-election, others still see him playing a stron...

Political party alignment by total support
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 24, 2025

Despite UDA’s lead, the data reveal that 10 per cent of Kenyans remain undecided, and a significant portion does not support any party, reflecting unc...

Tifa poll: Kenyans sceptical of Ruto-Raila broad-based government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The poll shows that despite efforts to present the coalition as a unifying force, scepticism remains high among citizens across the country.

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.

TIFA survey: UDA most popular party at 16 per cent, ODM second with 13 per cent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

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...

Wajir rallies to end plastic pollution with bold eight-day clean-up campaign
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 21, 2025

The eight-day "Wajir Bila Plastic" (Wajir free of plastic) drive has brought together youth groups, community leaders and partner organisations in a u...

How Nigeria’s plastic waste could enrich the fashion industry
The Conversation  |  Sep 21, 2025

Evidence from other regions, such as Europe and North America, shows that producing polyester fibres from recycled PET rather than unused materials ca...

NEMA issues 14-day ultimatum to businesses over pending licence applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The directive follows the rollout of NEMA’s ENVIS and ERP systems in July, which the agency said were designed to improve efficiency and accountabilit...

Baby turtles vanish into the Indian Ocean for years: Now a model shows where they might go
The Conversation  |  Sep 13, 2025

There were three distinct dispersal corridors: among equatorial Indian Ocean islands (hawksbills); along east Africa (green turtles); and around south...

73% of Kenyans believe government not doing enough to stop abductions, extra-judicial killings - TIFA Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The findings show that a clear plurality of Kenyans, 35 per cent, believe the police and other state security agencies are mainly responsible for extr...

Broad-based government gains 7 per cent support but faces rising opposition - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

While some gains have been achieved, the survey suggests that many Kenyans are increasingly cautious about the coalition’s long-term impact.

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...

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...

The high cost of waste: Nairobi's landfills and the hidden toll on human health
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 07, 2025

For residents in areas such as Dandora, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo, these are not just eyesores—they are health hazards that slowly and silently erode q...

Kenyans hooked on social media, spending up to six hours a day - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

98 per cent of respondents in 2025 said they actively use social media, marking a shift from platform-specific engagement in 2023 to widespread adopti...

Air pollution is on the rise – but not everywhere, says UN weather agency
UN News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The UN is leading efforts to tackle household air pollution which is one of the world’s greatest public health threats and particularly harmful for ch...

Nearly entire global population exposed to harmful environments - World Bank
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

The report highlights that in low-income countries the situation is even worse, with eight out of ten people lacking all three essentials: clean air,...

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.

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.

Social justice movements form Kenya Left Alliance, vow to contest all seats in 2027 polls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Its first national delegates congress on Saturday brought together activists and representatives of affiliate groups, including Kongamano La Mapinduzi...

NEMA launches crackdown on factories producing plastic bags
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

Manufacturers caught flouting the law now face fines of up to Sh4 million or imprisonment for up to two years.

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