Politics
UDA hits back at Uhuru over 2022 election remarks
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan accused Uhuru of failing to accept the outcome of the 2022 election, in which William Ruto was declared president.
IEBC
Education and Career
Fake papers cost taxpayers millions as public service fraud cases mount
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it has taken 90 cases involving forged academic certificates to court. Forty-three of those cases have ended in convictions, while 39 are still pending in courts across the country.
Exclusives
Senator Oketch: Voter turnout decline driven by more than fatigue among young Kenyans
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Oketch said many young Kenyans move to towns and cities in search of jobs but remain registered to vote in their home counties, leaving some unable to afford the cost of travelling back on election day.
Corridors of Justice
Court convicts former IEBC officer over false academic certificate
In a statement on Monday,the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said its investigations established that Kibor had submitted a forged Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking) degree certificate, purportedly issued by Moi University.
Exclusives
37 political parties face November deadline to qualify for 2027 polls
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Assistant Registrar of Political Parties Agatha Wahome said 99 parties are already fully registered and eligible to take part in the election, while the 37 provisional parties are at different stages of completing the requirements.
News
KNCHR raises alarm over bandit attacks, political violence ahead of 2027 polls
In a statement on Sunday, the commission said the incidents were threatening Kenyans’ right to life, security, freedom of movement and political participation, warning that these rights must be protected before they are violated.
2027 Election
IEBC reopens Sh6.5bn election tech tender with tougher rules
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.
Corridors of Justice
High Court opens door for parties to scrutinise IEBC voter system
Justice Gregory Mutai issued the interim order while hearing a petition filed by advocate Gilbert Njoroge, who is challenging aspects of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s voter registration technology and its compliance with legal requirements on the publication of the voters’ register.
Politics
Uhuru exit opens new Jubilee power contest ahead of 2027
With Uhuru's exit now set to take place, Kioni has presented himself as a candidate for the position, insisting that Jubilee must follow its formal structures when choosing its next leader.
2027 Election
NCIC delays peace charter signing after political parties reject the deal over lack of consultation
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.
News
IEBC announces resumption of enhanced voter registration exercise in Ol-Kalou
The exercise will be conducted at County Assembly Ward level, allowing residents to access registration services within their respective electoral areas. Registration will also be available at the Ol-Kalou Constituency Office, Huduma Centres and institutions of higher learning located within the specified electoral areas.
2027 Election
People’s Coalition pushes for decentralised presidential results system before 2027
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, the coalition said the reforms were necessary to guarantee credible, transparent and accountable elections.