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Governance expert warns funding gaps, political pressure could affect 2027 election readiness
Isabel noted that legal, procurement, and operational reviews are used to identify gaps in electoral management
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Nearly two-thirds of households still say life is worse since 2022 – TIFA survey
TIFA notes that although more people are beginning to report better conditions, the gains remain limited and have not yet changed the wider experience of most families.
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TIFA Survey: Trust in President Ruto drops as 45 percent say they have no confidence
The report released on June 4,2026 shows that 45 percent of respondents have “no trust at all” in President Ruto, the highest level of distrust recorded among the institutions and leaders surveyed, tied with the National Police Service.
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Judiciary leads but still in negative trust zone as institutions lose public confidence - TIFA Polls
The Judiciary posted the strongest performance among the institutions surveyed, though it still remained in negative territory with a net trust rating of negative 24 points
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Ruto’s Sh2.93 trillion budget puts security and 2027 polls at the center
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) saw its budget rise to Sh64.1 billion after review by Parliament, up from the Sh58 billion proposed by the National Treasury.
Politics
United Alternative coalition to field single candidate for Ol Kalou by-election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to conduct the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16, 2026.
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IEBC sets June 30 deadline for media, observer accreditation in Ol Kalou poll
IEBC also clarified that it will not offer financial support to observers or media practitioners during the electoral process, stating that it "does not pay election observers and media practitioners."
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Ngunjiri blasts Jubilee leadership, warns party could lose Ol Kalou seat
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set July 16, 2026, as the date for the by-election, setting the stage for a contest involving Jubilee, the ruling UDA party and the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
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Bob Njagi declares presidential bid, seeks to lead Independent candidates movement
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Njagi said he is building a broad coalition of independent aspirants aimed at challenging party dominance in Kenyan politics, including plans to field candidates for Parliament, governorships and the presidency.
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IEBC secures Sh74 billion budget for election technology and operations
At the heart of the spending plan is the acquisition of new Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits, a move that will push the election technology budget beyond Sh7 billion.
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DP Kindiki: IEBC will protect will of Kenyans in 2027 vote
Kindiki said the current administration itself came into office through a lawful and constitutional electoral process, despite opposition from rivals at the time.
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Faith Odhiambo: Silence by Institutions could erode trust in elections
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo insisted that the Constitution clearly protects the rights of citizens, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and participation in elections, and warned that undermining those rights goes against public duty.