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Changing profile pictures to honor those who lost their lives during last year's maandamano.

UN, UK back IEBC roadmap as Kenya prepares for 2027 polls

Reflecting on Kenya’s electoral history, Dr. Jean-Luc Stalon commended the country for consistently conducting elections over the years, describing it as a significant democratic achievement, while Deputy British High Commissioner Dr. Ed Barnett urged stakeholders to strengthen public trust, accelerate electoral reforms and promote peaceful political conduct ahead of the 2027 General Election

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IEBC releases 2027 election timeline, sets Aug 10 polling day

According to the roadmap, public officers intending to contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election will be required to resign from office by February 9, 2027, six months before polling day.

From Resignations to Campaigns: IEBC releases calendar for 2027 elections

Parties planning to field candidates in the General Election will also be required to submit the names of aspirants seeking nomination through party primaries, together with the dates and venues of the nominations, by the same deadline.

Political Parties call for continuous IEBC talks ahead of 2027 polls

Committee Chairperson Evans James Misati urged IEBC to remain impartial and ensure confidence among all political actors, regardless of their political affiliations

Government proposes Parliament-led system for all public participation exercises

Mudavadi appeared before the Senate National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Committee on Monday, where he said taxpayers are losing more than Sh20 billion every year through overlapping consultations done at different stages of the law-making process.

IEBC launches 2025–2027 election plan as countdown to 2027 polls begins

The commission said public officers seeking elective positions will be required to resign by February 9, 2027, while political parties must submit their membership lists and aspirant details by March 16, 2027. Candidate nominations are expected to run between May 29 and June 11, 2027.

KESSHA proposes Sh87,781 fees for national schools in first review in 11 years

Under the plan, day secondary school learners would pay Sh7,675 per year. These learners are currently under the Free Day Secondary Education programme, but principals say the funding has steadily declined while operational costs continue to rise

Over 550 cancer patients miss treatment at KU hospital amid staff shortages

Records show that 550 patients missed out on treatment after the hospital’s CyberKnife unit, the only public one in the country, carried out 250 radiation sessions in the year ending June 2025 against a planned 800

Court ends dispute over burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu

Authorities had argued that, as a former head of state, Lungu should receive full state honours and be buried at the presidential burial site in Lusaka alongside other past leaders. They maintained that a national funeral was the appropriate way to honour his service.

Only 1,695 services moved to e-Citizen as ministries miss target

President William Ruto instructed all state entities in 2023 to fully adopt the e-Citizen system as the main channel for delivering public services, a move aimed at improving access, reducing delays, and cutting down on revenue loss linked to manual processes and unofficial payments.

GSU on high alert ahead of June 25 Gen Z protest commemoration

In a statement by the Kenya Police Service on Tuesday, Tonui urged officers to conduct operations within the law and maintain professionalism while carrying out their duties.

Muthuma defends Finance Act, 2026, blames misinformation for public confusion

Deputy government spokesperson explained that some narratives presented during the debate were inaccurate and contributed to confusion about the actual contents of the Finance Bill 2026

Infantino defends World Cup hydration breaks amid fairness and flow concerns

Gianni Infantino has defended the policy, saying Fifa’s intention is not commercial and that all broadcasting deals were agreed long before the tournament began.

Uchumi owners to face MPs over stalled staff payments

Lawmakers say they will question the owners on why the debts remain outstanding while the business is still linked to expansion plans and renewed operations in some areas.

Government defends policies as Muthuma warns against “default rejection” culture

Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Muthuma argued that many Kenyans had formed opinions on key government policies without directly interacting with them.

Matatus to operate normally on June 25 protest anniversary

MoA chairman Albert Karakacha called on drivers, crew and owners to stay disciplined and continue offering transport without disruption.

Experts link growing school unrest to mental health strain

The Ministry of Health estimates that one in four Kenyans will face a mental health condition in their lifetime.

Kenya to mark World Drug Day with focus shifts to emerging narcotics threats

The event will focus on emerging drug threats, innovative treatment and recovery models, and strengthened prevention strategies as authorities seek to address evolving patterns of substance abuse across the country

US releases experimental Ebola treatment to support urgent trials in Congo

The World Health Organization confirmed that shipments of the experimental treatment, alongside other candidate therapies, are already being sent as preparations for trials advance in Congo and nearby countries. Health teams are working to enrol patients at selected treatment centres under coordinated study plans.

Kenya seals Sh154.2bn JKIA upgrade deal as major airport expansion begins

The agreement was signed on behalf of the government by Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika and China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) General Manager Yu Xiaodong

Over 520,000 national IDs remain uncollected as Government steps up collection drive

Figures from the Department of Immigration and Citizen Services show that 520,000 IDs are currently awaiting collection, up from 460,000 recorded in March.

Court hands three-year jail term to mastermind of Sh151 million fake tantalum scam

The case exposed what investigators described as a coordinated international network that moved fake mineral consignments through Kenyan ports.

France manager Deschamps to miss Norway clash

The manager has left the Les Bleus camp, in agreement with the French Football Federation, to take compassionate leave and is expected to fly home to France to make funeral arrangements following the devastating news.

State pushes back on court bid to freeze Sh375bn JKIA upgrade

The case names the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, the Kenya Airports Authority (Kenya Airports Authority), the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary and the Attorney-General as respondents.

Shisha peddlers faces Sh1 million penalty under proposed ban

Health CS Aden Duale, in the Regulatory Impact Statement accompanying the draft, says tougher measures are necessary because shisha continues to pose a serious danger to public health. He argues that despite previous restrictions, the product remains accessible and harmful to both users and those around them.

DPP approves murder charges against Utumishi Girls students over fatal fire

After examining the evidence gathered during the investigation, the DPP gave approval for the students connected to the incident to be charged with 16 counts of murder.