2027 Election
Five-day deadline issued over use of IEBC logo in campaign materials
According to Ethekon, the practice could also raise questions about the Commission’s independence, impartiality and position as a non-partisan institution.
Kenya elections
Politics
Shollei: UDA lost Ol Kalou through poor campaign strategy
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Shollei rejected the idea that the result was a verdict on President William Ruto, instead pointing to weaknesses in the way UDA organised and conducted its campaign.
Politics
Ole Sapit Warns Vision 2060 could reopen BBI-style political divisions
The head of the Anglican Church of Kenya said long-term planning was necessary for any government or institution, but questioned the decision to introduce a major national agenda at a time when the country was already entering a politically charged period.
Politics
Ruto: Kenya must think beyond the next election
The President said Kenya’s long-term development plans had been affected by political pressure, with leaders sometimes avoiding difficult decisions because of fears that such moves could hurt their chances in the next election.
News
TI Kenya lists voter register audit among key reforms before 2027
Speaking in an interview on Monday, August 10, 2026, Masinde said a detailed review of the register was necessary to ensure that records were up to date.
News
MCK urges newsrooms to prepare early for 2027 election coverage
Speaking during a local media interview on Tuesday, Victor Bwire, Director of Media Training and Development at the Media Council of Kenya, urged media organisations to strengthen their editorial capacity, prioritise balanced and inclusive reporting, forge strategic partnerships and uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness and responsibility throughout the electoral period
Politics
Methu: We will protect every vote in 2027 elections
Methu was speaking during a political rally in Nanyuki while responding to recent remarks by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who cautioned against people gathering around polling stations under the pretext of protecting votes.
News
IEBC bill seeks to end livestreaming of election results
The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes deleting the legal requirement that compels the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to livestream results from polling stations.
Politics
Matiang’i says sponsors of political goons will face the consequences
The Jubilee Deputy Party Leader said repeated incidents of violence have left families mourning loved ones, injured many people and destroyed property, warning that if the trend is not stopped, Kenya risks becoming a criminal society.
News
Police reject claims of rape, deaths during Ol Kalou by-election
The police response comes after political leaders exchanged accusations over claims of violence, voter bribery and intimidation during the by-election, with some allegations also spreading widely on social media.
Politics
Maraga unveils LindaKura campaign to defend electoral integrity ahead of 2027
He said the campaign will build on a High Court ruling affirming that election results announced at polling stations are final, describing the initiative as part of efforts to strengthen confidence in Kenya's electoral process ahead of the 2027 polls
Politics
Teargas, armed men and clashes disrupt Ol Kalou by-election
The violence, which unfolded during the final hours of polling, came amid heightened political tensions and followed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that there were attempts to interfere with the electoral process