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In a statement on Sunday,Karua said the remarks were “a seriously grave matter”, warning that the confidence with which such a statement was made was “deeply disturbing” as the country approaches an election whose integrity is a constitutional responsibility.
Sifuna spoke on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Lurende village, Khachonge, Kabuchai Constituency, during the burial of the mother of Senator Consolata Wakwabubi.He said leaders should not view political office as the main goal, arguing that the priority should be delivering change for Kenyans.
Speaking in Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County, on Friday during the opening of the new county headquarters complex, Mudavadi said the voting patterns of the 2022 election provided an indication of what could happen in 2027.
The company says the operation involved mass production of political messages designed to appear as spontaneous public opinion, including posts praising Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and promoting claims that Kenya’s United Opposition was fracturing
The President cited changes in healthcare, saying his administration was working to expand access to universal healthcare. In agriculture, he highlighted government efforts aimed at raising production and lowering the cost of food for Kenyans.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) requires parties seeking full registration to meet conditions set under the Political Parties Act, including having inclusive governing organs and establishing the required membership base across the counties.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) had put forward a budget of Sh61.7 billion for the 2027 elections. Parliament later cut the allocation to Sh57.3 billion.
Those seeking the governor’s position will pay Sh50,000 under the general category, while women, youth and persons with disabilities will pay Sh25,000.
Mudavadi singled out the Ol Kalou by-election, where an opposition candidate secured victory, as an example of the commission receiving praise from the same political side that has since raised questions about its work.
The ruling followed a complaint by Galadirel Investment Limited, which challenged parts of the procurement process, including requirements concerning hardware, ownership of technology and the method to be used in assessing bids.
EACC Chairperson David Oginde said politicians who finance their campaigns using proceeds of corruption, money laundering and unexplained wealth could later be pressured to reward their financiers through corrupt government deals.
CA Director General David Mugonyi said the authority would focus on areas with limited coverage while maintaining reliable telecommunications services at polling stations on August 10, 2027.
Ethekon further maintained that election security could not be left to the IEBC alone, pointing to the responsibilities of the Interior Ministry, National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and Communications Authority, among others
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
Ingonga said one of the biggest challenges ahead of 2027 would be establishing the evidence required to prosecute people who organise or finance political violence
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.
Gachagua, who made the allegations in a statement on social media, also claimed that IEBC officials who refused to endorse the specifications were victimised and transferred, warning that changing the election management system less than a year before the polls could disrupt preparations and interfere with the voters’ register.
Kenya’s political history is marked by coalitions formed largely around elections, with some surviving beyond the polls while others have collapsed soon after.
In a statement issued on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Muturi said the Judiciary had relied on special arrangements during the previous three General Elections to speed up the determination of election-related cases.
The Speaker said the broad-based government had pursued a development programme aimed at reaching different parts of the country, listing the hiring of more than 100,000 teachers, improvements in healthcare, road construction and the continued development of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network.
The Deputy President’s activities have also drawn attention to the larger question facing Ruto as he prepares to seek a second term: who should be his number two in 2027?
Muturi has challenged Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and lawmakers to conclude the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) gets deeper into preparations for the 2027 General Election.
He recalled his arrest and subsequent deportation from Kenya in February 2018 after taking part in the swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the so-called “People’s President”
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.
Ethekon said on Thursday, August 27, 2026, that the procurement of the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) was still underway and that the commission had not reached the point of choosing a successful bidder.
Galadirel Investment Limited has filed a case before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB), asking it to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from proceeding with the purchase of an Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) and related equipment.
Gachagua spoke on Wednesday night at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) shortly before flying to the United States, where he is expected to meet Kenyans living in the diaspora.
In his maiden address to journalists in Nairobi following his appointment on Wednesday, Owino urged the media, government and the public to work together to promote national cohesion and ensure political claims are scrutinised and backed by facts and data.
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Despite the growing speculation, Sakaja maintained that he has not formally announced his exit from UDA. He said he will consider the position of his supporters, whom he described as central to any decision he makes.