Hard truths.
The concerns followed an IEBC notice issued on Thursday setting October 15, 2026, as the deadline for political parties planning to take part in the General Election to submit the names and specimen signatures...
Khalwale's claim comes against a backdrop of polling that has shown Sifuna and Kalonzo to be among the leading figures in the opposition's search for a presidential ticket
The Council said the rules are meant to balance the constitutional right of media practitioners to participate in politics with the need to maintain accuracy, fairness, impartiality, professional conduct and ed...
LSK President Charles Kanjama said the society would pursue accountability where credible evidence establishes that public officials were involved in, or responsible for, political violence
Simiyu said his campaign would centre on legislation, oversight and protecting devolution, arguing that the senator's responsibility is to speak for all residents regardless of their political affiliations
The Commission has also given political parties several deadlines to complete preparations for their nominations and participation in the election.
The Speaker said political violence and intimidation risked denying Kenyans the freedom to campaign, associate and take part in elections without fear.
The entry of the three MCAs comes shortly after Nyoro made a major change in his political career by leaving UDA and taking over the leadership of PPK.
According to Ethekon, the practice could also raise questions about the Commission’s independence, impartiality and position as a non-partisan institution.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the campaign window will open after the Commission completes the registration of candidates, but the process cannot begin before May 29, 2027.
As of August 20, 2026, a total of 2,936,516 Kenyans had registered as voters. The commission projects the register to reach approximately 28.5 million voters by the 2027 election, compared with 22.1 million reg...