Exclusives
Homa Bay voter numbers rise as MP Kaluma projects 4 million Luo votes
The ODM MP said the growing number of registered voters pointed to a potentially larger voting bloc by the time Kenyans go to the polls in 2027.
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Politics
Natembeya-linked party moves to reclaim Ukombozi name from Kalonzo
The party says it reserved the Ukombozi name in March last year but later wrote to the Registrar asking the office to discontinue the registration process.
Africa
President Kiir ends South Sudan transitional government ahead of December 22 polls
The announcement came three months before the planned vote and a day after Kiir signed amendments to the National Elections Act, 2012, following their passage by Parliament.
2027 Election
Ndindi Nyoro unveils seven officials to steer People’s Party ahead of 2027
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.
Politics
Uhuru tells Ruto: Stop blaming past leaders, take responsibility
The former president was speaking on Tuesday after formally handing over the leadership of the Jubilee Party to his deputy, Fred Matiang’i, ahead of the party’s National Delegates Convention.
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Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang’i ahead of party NDC
Speaking during a meeting with Jubilee officials in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 22, the former president said the transition would take effect as the party prepares for the NDC, which is expected to formalise the new leadership.
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.
Rift Valley
Jubilee leaders accuse Kioni, Wambugu of fuelling party wrangles
Jubilee Party leaders from Nakuru, Nyandarua, Embu, Nyeri and Murang’a say divisions within the party are intensifying and accuse Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni and former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu of fuelling wrangles. The concerns follow a court ruling on who can run Jubilee’s party operations.
Politics
Atwoli: Sifuna not ready for 2027 presidency
Atwoli, speaking on Citizen TV on Sunday night, cited the tedious nature of the campaigns required to marshal support for such a position,
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
UDP asked to explain claims linking Sifuna, Natembeya to leadership changes
Calystus Wafula, through his lawyers Kay Adama and Co. Advocates, has written to the UDP secretary demanding a written position on reports that changes could be made to the party's leadership.
Politics
Matiang’i dismisses Ruto’s ‘Rebel Leader’ remark on former President Uhuru Kenyatta
Matiang’i argued that Kenyatta’s acceptance of the ruling demonstrated respect for the law rather than defiance of the government.