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
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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
Register as Voters Then Watch EPL: Babu asks Youth
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has urged young Kenyans to make time for voter registration before turning to their favourite weekend pastime — watching English Premier League (EPL) matches.In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, October 4, 2025, the youthful lawmaker called on Nairobi youth to visit
Youth Factor Pivot for Kenya’s Voter Registration Push
Presidential hopeful and Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has placed the youth at the centre of Kenya’s democratic renewal, urging them to seize the chance to register as voters and shape the 2027 polls.In an appeal shared on his X account on Monday, September 29, 2025, Omtatah told Kenyans
TIFA: IEBC Trust Sinks Before 2027 Elections
Even as the next general election just under two years away, public confidence in Kenya’s electoral commission is at a worrying low. According to the latest survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), only 18% of Kenyans say they have strong confidence in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Wafula Chebukati: The Guardian of Kenya’s Democracy or a divisive Figure?
Wafula Chebukati, the former Chairman of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), passed away today, leaving behind a legacy that is as celebrated as it is contested. To some, he was a symbol of resilience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the democratic process. To others, he was a