Politics

President William Ruto is the most popular potential presidential candidate, according to a nationwide opinion poll released by research firm Infotrak on July 13, 2026. The survey places Ruto at the top with 32 per cent support, giving him a significant lead over former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, who ranks …

Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency will head to the polls on July 16 to elect their new Member of Parliament. Ahead of the by-election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released a seven-step voting procedure to help ensure the election is conducted in an orderly and transparent manner. …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has scheduled its grassroots elections in Tana River County for August 15 after delaying the exercise to give more party members time to register and take part in the voting process. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party said the elections will take place …

With the July 16, 2026 parliamentary by-election fast approaching, Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County has become the centre of an intense political contest marked by high-profile campaigns, government projects and allegations of voter inducement. The usually quiet farming constituency has seen an influx of politicians, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries …

Naitwa Mwangi, a photographer and drone operator attached to President William Ruto,Naitwa Mwangi, a photographer and drone operator attached to President William Ruto, has sparked political debate after claiming that defeating the Head of State in the 2027 General Election is “practically impossible.” In a post shared on his Facebook …

Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law sweeping constitutional amendments that extend his tenure in office by two years, allowing him to remain president until 2030 while introducing significant changes to the country’s electoral and governance systems. Under the new law, Zimbabweans will no longer directly elect their president. …

Democratic Party leader Justine Muturi has declared that he would support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency if he is not picked as the United Opposition’s flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on the contest for the opposition ticket, Muturi said that among the coalition principals, Kalonzo …

Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has dismissed speculation that recently circulated photographs showing him with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Kisii Governor Simba Arati were evidence of a political meeting. The photos, widely shared on social media, show the three leaders posing together inside what appears to be …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced proposed amendments to its party constitution and is inviting members to submit comments before the changes are adopted. In a notice issued under Section 20(2) of the Political Parties Act, 2011, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the revised constitution has been published …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that he will not contest any elective seat in the 2027 General Election, saying he has deliberately chosen to stay out of elective politics. Mbadi said he plans to continue serving in government beyond the August 2027 polls and expressed optimism that …