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The Ol Kalou parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of former MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, setting the stage for a by-election scheduled for July. Kiaraho had been elected on a UDA ticket during the 2022 General Election before his passing.
A new TIFA Research poll released May 14, 2026 finds Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna as the top preferred opposition presidential pairing overall, while Kalonzo–Fred Matiang’i edges among opposition supporters, with many undecided.
TIFA said the findings suggest that “Kindiki is viewed as the most politically acceptable deputy option,” adding that voters appeared to favour “continuity and stability within Ruto’s political camp heading into 2027.”
Ruto is followed by Kalonzo Musyoka who records 19 per cent. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i comes third with 14 per cent, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna follows at 10 per cent. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is placed fifth at 9 per cent. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino records 2 per cent support.
Under Linda Mwananchi, which leads with 73% support, followers appear to favour a stronger opposition approach focused on public interest and consistent pressure on government performance.
A TIFA survey released May 14, 2026 finds support for Kenya’s Broad-Based Government fell to 30% in May, down from 44% in November 2025. Opposition rose to 56%, while undecided responses increased.
The report suggests that the political field is becoming more competitive, with voters spreading their support across more parties and showing reduced loyalty to the main coalitions that shaped the last election.
LSK said it was “deeply concerned and gravely disturbed by the recent spate of reported cases of femicide, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and other forms of gender-based violence across the country,” warning that women and girls were losing their lives in “tragic and disturbing circumstances.”
His remarks follow increased public debate and social media claims suggesting that France could set up a military facility in Kenya, particularly in Mombasa and other coastal areas.
Data contained in the Economic Survey 2026 indicates that road traffic accidents reported in Kenya increased from 11,316 in 2024 to 11,638 in 2025.
Under the proposed Regulation 163 of the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations, internal auditors acting in good faith would be protected from punishment linked to their audit work or disclosure of misconduct.
DInvestigators said a search inside the house led to the recovery of large amounts of narcotics believed to have been prepared for distribution within Mombasa and other areas.