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The petition, presented by Wajir resident Mohamed Alasow, asks Parliament to revive and pass the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021. He argues that many Kenyans recognise candidates by their nicknames or commonly used names instead of the official names appearing on identification documents.
Speaking in Ugunja, Siaya County, during the burial of Daniel Oluoch Wandayi, brother to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, ODM leader Oburu Oginga said both parties had settled on five representatives each to lead the negotiations.
The report by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services shows that 43,844 children were reported missing between 2021 and December 2025. Of these, Nairobi accounted for the highest number with 6,389 cases, followed by Nakuru at 3,169, Kakamega with 2,298, Kiambu at 2,249 and Siaya with 1,704.
The police response comes after political leaders exchanged accusations over claims of violence, voter bribery and intimidation during the by-election, with some allegations also spreading widely on social media.
The society directed all advocates not to participate in court hearings or applications during the one-day boycott, except in limited circumstances outlined in its guidelines.
Hanna Wendot told the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare that the government’s missing-children response combines a police investigation track with child protection and family support, while also updating probes linked to cases in Nyeri County.
Oburu said it was difficult to understand why Gachagua still appeared unhappy after his side emerged victorious. He recalled that the former Deputy President had warned that the by-election would be stolen, but said the declaration of the results had proved those fears wrong.
President Ruto urged citizens to embrace unity and support development initiatives regardless of political competition
Omar insisted that elections should not divide the country, urging Kenyans to embrace democratic outcomes and maintain national unity
The authority said the fake accounts are being operated by scammers attempting to mislead members of the public into believing they are legitimate NTSA customer support channels.
As a result, many of the people and regions most affected by HIV remain largely unprotected, despite the drug being free
He warned that backing other presidential hopefuls within the opposition would weaken Matiang'i's chances of emerging as the coalition's flag bearer