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The Commission has also given political parties several deadlines to complete preparations for their nominations and participation in the election.
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 registered voters in 2022.
The party leader said TSP’s decision to back Ruto does not prevent it from engaging politicians from different sides of the political divide.
KEWOPA Chairperson Leah Sankaire said women seeking elective positions continue to face discrimination within political parties, difficult nomination processes, violence, intimidation and online harassment, factors she said were discouraging many from pursuing political leadership.
The plan includes a peace charter that all political parties would be required to sign as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and discourage conduct that could lead to violence.
Gachagua was responding to Kagombe’s appeal for reconciliation following his departure from UDA and shift away from President William Ruto’s political camp
The poster claims DCP has established a UDA Defectors Vetting Panel to assess prospective members ahead of party nominations scheduled for March 2027
According to Marubu, she reached out to Timamy six times during the mobilisation exercise but received no response and said the governor did not organise any grassroots mobilisation meeting.
Amisi placed young people at the centre of the party’s agenda, calling on them to take responsibility for shaping the country’s next chapter rather than leaving political and economic decisions to previous generations.
The two parties have also formed a 10-member joint team to develop a common manifesto and policy framework to guide their campaign and political agenda ahead of the polls.
The party’s Communications Strategist, George Ngaira, says it was formed to reform Kenya’s political infrastructure, create a new generation of leaders and provide young people with opportunities to pursue elective office