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With several politicians linked to the emerging opposition contest present at the ceremony, Sifuna asked the people of Kirinyaga to take charge of the debate over the presidential candidate and running mate.
The lawmakers also raised concerns over violence at political rallies, alleged use of goons, voter registration and what they described as selective application of laws by institutions responsible for protecting national peace.
The statement places the Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces directly in Kenya’s growing political conversation as parties and leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Kakamega also confirmed that he plans to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), although he said the move would only happen when the law allows him to make the transition.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Orengo said he was supporting the launch of a political vehicle as part of efforts to bring the opposition together and identify a single presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
Njiru argued that political alliances should be based on institutions, the Constitution and the rule of law instead of being built around individual politicians.
The party says the exercise will help establish the membership eligible to participate in the nomination process, both as voters and as aspirants seeking ODM tickets.
The Deputy Presidentsaid political differences should not be allowed to undermine relationships among communities that have lived and worked together for generations.
The announcement was made during the party’s National Delegates Conference at Ufungamano House in Nairobi on Monday, where delegates endorsed an economic programme centred on manufacturing, mass production, value addition and job creation
Ngunjiri has presented the Farmers Party as a grassroots movement that will push for the interests and rights of farmers while creating a platform where ordinary Kenyans can raise issues affecting them.
Otieno said voters would be able to monitor, record and share results from their respective polling stations on election night, allowing Kenyans to establish the direction of the presidential contest before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) completes the formal tally
The KANU spokesperson said the contest could also become a test of competing efforts to consolidate support among different communities in the capital, particularly the Mount Kenya vote
Gachoka linked the current emphasis on coalition-building to Kenya's history of political alliances and the debates that accompanied the transition to multi-party politics in the 1990s
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit said political temperatures were rising too early, creating an atmosphere that could further divide Kenyans as the country moves towards the next elections.
Speaking during a memorial service for his late mother in Tseikuru, Kitui County, the Wiper leader said the commission must protect the democratic will of Kenyans and avoid conduct that could damage its standing with the public.
In a statement by the Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit on Thursday, the church said the country must not return to “the disruptive cycle of ethnic mobilization, political violence, voter manipulation, intimidation, and division”.
Trans Nzoia Governor cited the Azimio Coalition, which he said brought together about 25 parties behind former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as an example of different political parties working towards a common presidential bid.
IEBC had estimated that it would need Sh9.4 billion for information and communication technology (ICT) during the 2026/27 financial year. However, only Sh4.7 billion was provided, leaving the commission with half of the amount it had requested.
IEBC vice chairperson Fahima Abdallah said the commission is working with relevant institutions to tackle the legal and technological issues that must be resolved before online voting can become possible.
Benny Hinn Walubengo has been designated Secretary General for Nairobi County, while John Kihiu takes up the position of Deputy Secretary General in charge of Administration Affairs for Kiambu County.
IEBC is looking for suppliers of a new Integrated Elections Management System that will be used in the next General Election, with the commission saying the technology currently in use has become obsolete.
Speaking to business executives at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, on Friday, September 18, 2026, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader said delayed government payments were hurting Kenyans whose livelihoods depended on contracts with public institutions.
Speaking in Homa Bay County during a development tour by President William Ruto on Thursday, Arati said all ODM candidates would be given a fair opportunity in the nomination process, urging party members to remain united as preparations for the elections gather pace.
Nassir is seeking to retain the seat he won in 2022 after defeating UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar. The governor received 119,083 votes, while Omar garnered 98,105.
The Deputy President gave the assurance on Wednesday during the 15th Development Partnership Forum held at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, where he co-chaired the meeting with United Nations Resident Coordinator Garry Conille and Germany's Ambassador to Kenya Sebastian Groth.
The Political Decency, Peace and Accountability Charter was to be signed on Tuesday at the end of a two-day NCIC retreat aimed at developing measures to curb political violence, incitement and the use of goons ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general election.
Kiunjuri said he would lobby Ruto to retain Kindiki, arguing that the Deputy President position should remain with Mt Kenya as the region prepares to negotiate its political interests ahead of the 2027 polls.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, the coalition said the reforms were necessary to guarantee credible, transparent and accountable elections.
The code sets out the conduct expected from political parties, candidates, agents and supporters during the election period, while the Election Offences Act makes activities such as bribery, violence, intimidation, multiple voting and interference with electoral processes criminal offences.
Charles Owino said statements suggesting that deceased people could participate in the election risk creating unnecessary tension and raising doubts about the credibility of the electoral process as the country moves closer to the polls.