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The National Police Service says its 2022 preparations included an Election Security Secretariat, an Election Security Management Manual and training programmes developed with the IEBC and other institutions. The framework identified threats including public disorder, criminal gangs, political incitement, election-related violence and electoral offences
IEBC Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan on Wednesday said candidates and political parties had a responsibility to accept the results and allow the electoral process to take its course as Kenya prepares for the August 2027 polls.
UDP has proposed adopting the name Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP), with the planned changes coming at a time when the party is reportedly among those being considered by leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday, Kithyaka said the constituency’s proximity to Nairobi, fertile soils and available workforce could support large-scale agricultural production if farmers receive the necessary infrastructure and access to water
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Njeru argued that political parties play a central role in determining who gets appointed to the executive, Parliament and other public institutions, making their internal standards critical to the quality of governance.
Speaking during a press briefing in Kisumu on Monday, the clergy called for peaceful political competition between the government and opposition, urging leaders to resolve disagreements through dialogue rather than confrontation.
NCIC says the initiative will chart a path towards unity, peace and peaceful political participation ahead of the 2027 General Election
Speaking on NTV on Monday, Amisi said a competitive process involving all presidential hopefuls would help prevent dissent within the opposition and give voters a say in choosing the person to lead the coalition.
Speaking during an event in Ewuaso Oonkidong'i Ward, Kajiado on Saturday, Lenku said he would not tolerate what he called “ODM party cartels” campaigning for non-ODM candidates and demanded an apology from party leader Oburu Oginga over the incident.
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 of their authorised officials.
Sankok said the increasing incidents of violence at political gatherings were worrying as political parties and leaders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 General Election
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