The leaders of the opposition coalition have expressed serious concerns, alleging that the government has orchestrated widespread voter bribery and misused public resources in the lead-up to the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.In a collaborative statement released on Friday, July 10, 2026, they highlighted that cash handouts, government-branded mattresses, gas cylinders,
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IEBC Sets Sh4.44 Billion Campaign Spending Cap Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has introduced a proposed campaign spending limit of Sh4.44 billion for presidential candidates. As part of a comprehensive reform initiative aimed at regulating campaign financing ahead of the 2027 General Election, the commission has set a cap of Sh17.7 billion on expenditures by
Karua Revives 2022 Election Row with Fresh Attack on Chebukati
Martha Karua, the leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), expressed strong sentiments regarding former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati, suggesting that his soul should face turmoil wherever it may be. During an engaging interview with political analyst Herman Manyora on his YouTube podcast, aired on
Kisumu Youth Mark Gen Z Anniversary with Voter Registration Drive
On Thursday, residents of Kisumu chose to skip the planned Gen Z protest memorial activities, instead focusing on voter registration drives to mark the anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.In Kondele, a hotspot for political activism, many young people flocked to makeshift Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) voter
IEBC Faces Sh16.5bn Budget Shortfall for 2027 Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is grappling with a Sh16.5 billion budget gap as it prepares for the 2027 General Election, raising fresh concerns about funding support from the National Treasury. According to a report published today, January 22, 2026, the electoral agency’s request for sufficient resources has
Mudavadi Calls for 2027 Referendum to Safeguard Kenya’s Polls
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi explained why Kenya must hold a referendum in 2027 with the General Elections.He said it would protect the elections and fix key gaps in the constitution.At a press briefing, Mudavadi called this time a "Constitutional Moment." He stressed the need for quick legal and structural
Kindiki Outshines Gachagua After Mbeere North By-Election Win
Kimani Ngunjiri, the former Bahati Member of Parliament, has stated that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has demonstrated he has more robust political capabilities than his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, following his win of the Mbeere North seat for the United Democratic Alliance.During a video shared on his pages on Friday, November
UDA Rubbishes Claims of IEBC Compromise Ahead of By-Elections
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has rejected claims by the United Opposition that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is compromised before this Thursday's by-elections.UDA, through its Secretary General Hassan Omar, in a statement issued on the night of Wednesday, November 26, 2025, claimed that the allegations against the
IEBC Confirms Readiness for Today’s By-Elections Across 22 Areas
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has stated that it is fully prepared for the by-elections scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, across 22 electoral areas, with assurances of a transparent, secure, and well-coordinated process.In a press statement released on Wednesday evening, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung
ODM Condemns Rising Violence Ahead of Kasipul By-Election
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has released a firm statement regarding the rising violence in Kasipul Constituency in anticipation of the by-election scheduled for November 27.In a press release dated November 7, 2027, ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga stated, “The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party vehemently condemns the increasing acts