The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expanded voter registration for Kenyans living abroad from 12 to 26 countries ahead of the 2027 General Election. The move represents the largest expansion of overseas voting access since Kenyans in the diaspora were first allowed to participate in presidential elections in …
Read More »Kalonzo To Ruto: No Nusu-Mkate, No Handshake
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any political handshake or power-sharing deal with President William Ruto, declaring that his next political contest with the Head of State will be at the ballot box in the 2027 General Election. With Kenya entering a critical phase of the 2027 …
Read More »Gachagua: We Can’t Trust Police With Our Votes
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the opposition’s plan to safeguard votes during the 2027 General Election, arguing that the current security leadership cannot be relied upon to ensure a credible electoral process. His remarks came after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen cautioned politicians against deploying groups to guard …
Read More »TIFA Reveals Why Thousands of Kenyans Aren’t Registered to Vote
A new TIFA survey has found that although most Kenyans are registered voters, many eligible citizens remain outside the voters’ register due to a lack of national identification documents, limited time, low interest in politics and difficulties accessing voter registration services. According to the survey, 83 percent of respondents said …
Read More »Muchina Lands State Job After Losing Ol Kalou By-election
President William Ruto has appointed former Ol Kalou parliamentary candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga to serve as a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, just days after his defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. The appointment was announced through a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated July 22, 2026, …
Read More »Methu: Murkomen Is a Recipe for Chaos
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of contributing to political violence, claiming his leadership poses a threat to peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Methu alleged that individuals who disrupted an opposition church gathering …
Read More »Ol Kalou Campaign Cost Sh100 Million, Says Ruku
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rejected claims by the Opposition that the government spent billions of shillings to influence the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking during an interview with Hot 96, Ruku said the campaign support and items distributed …
Read More »One By-election Cannot Decide 2027, Says UDA MP
UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has rejected claims that the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election reflects the likely direction of the 2027 General Election. Kawaya argued that a single by-election cannot be used to determine the country’s broader political trends, saying the presidential contest will be …
Read More »Ol Kalou Decides: Voting Underway in High-Stakes By-Election
Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County are voting today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in a by-election to elect a new Member of the National Assembly. Polling stations opened at 6.00 am and are scheduled to close at 5.00 pm. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said voters …
Read More »7 Steps Every Ol Kalou Voter Must Follow
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. …
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