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Passaris calls for stronger political conviction amid economic hardship
She said unemployment, particularly among young people, had made politics increasingly intertwined with people's struggle to earn a living
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Mokua challenges IEBC to win Kenyans’ trust ahead of 2027 election
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, Mokua said the credibility of the election would depend not only on technology and funding but also on whether Kenyans understand and trust the systems that will be used to conduct the poll
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Okang’o to Kenyans: Choose leaders on merit and competence
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, Okang’o cited Article 73 of the Constitution, which sets out the principles of leadership and integrity that should guide the exercise of public authority
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IEBC opens recruitment for seven senior director positions
The vacancies include Director of Voter Education and Partnerships, Director of Research, Electoral Boundaries and Risk Management, Director of Human Resources and Administration, Director of Internal Audit and Compliance, Director of Finance, Director of Corporate Communications, and Director of Counties and Constituencies Coordination
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IEBC, UNDP sign Sh1.72 billion electoral support programme ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Nairobi on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the partnership marked a significant milestone in the commission's efforts to deliver peaceful, credible, free and fair elections.
Politics
Petition seeks law change to allow candidates’ common names on ballot papers
The petition, presented by Wajir resident Mohamed Alasow, asks Parliament to revive and pass the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021. He argues that many Kenyans recognise candidates by their nicknames or commonly used names instead of the official names appearing on identification documents.
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IEBC sets record straight on assisted voting as Ol Kalou poll continues
The commission also reminded residents that every eligible voter listed in the certified Register of Voters for the constituency must first be identified using the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kit before receiving ballot papers.
Politics
ELOG warns of vote buying, disruptions and violence ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
In its preliminary pre-election assessment released on Wednesday, ELOG said the findings were based on reports from 15 Long Term Observers deployed across the constituency's five wards to monitor electoral preparations, political party activities, campaigns, election management, security, and other factors likely to affect the integrity of the electoral process
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Mvurya reschedules National Youth Council polls to October amid legal dispute
In a Gazette Notice dated July 10, 2026, Mvurya said the postponement was necessary to ensure compliance with voter education requirements under Regulation 21 of the National Youth Council (Election of Certain Council Members) Regulations, 2021.
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Mulamba urges Kenyans to prioritise integrity over charisma in leadership choices
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, Mulamba said Kenya's future would be shaped not by the religious affiliation or public image of political leaders, but by whether citizens carefully assess their character, values and track record before electing them
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Ethekon rallies Kenyans to take active role in building trust ahead of 2027 elections
IEBC Chair, Ethekon urged Kenyans to actively participate in strengthening democracy, saying the commission’s goal was to deliver an election that inspires public confidence and upholds constitutional values
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Muturi urges urgent IEBC reforms, citing lack of transparency and trust
Speaking during an interview on Spice FM, Muturi said that although the current commissioners are relatively new, their conduct has raised serious concerns.