Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced a strategic agreement to support Nyali MP Mohammed Ali's candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat under the Wiper party banner. During a media briefing in the Coast region on April 25, Gachagua clarified that despite Ali's affiliation with the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP),
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ODM Differs With UDA on Zoning Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called for respect from its coalition partner, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), amid escalating tensions over zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a statement delivered by acting secretary general Catherine Omanyo following a Central Committee meeting on Thursday, ODM criticized senior UDA officials
UDA Hosts Tutam Brigade to Boost Grassroots Support Ahead of 2027 Polls
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified its grassroots mobilization efforts by hosting a women-led political group, Tutam Brigade, to bolster support ahead of the 2027 General Election.In a statement released on X on April 15, 2026, the party highlighted a meeting held at its Nairobi headquarters, which convened women
Electoral Body Registers 875,501 New Voters
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported the registration of 875,501 new voters since the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) began on March 30, 2026. This significant increase reflects a surge in citizen engagement as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections.In its latest status update, the commission
Muturi Calls for Audit of Voter Register Over Data Integrity Fears
Attorney General emeritus Justin Muturi has urged for an immediate independent audit of the voter register and population database, expressing serious concerns over the integrity of national data systems.In a statement on April 6, 2026, the Democratic Party leader reacted to a directive from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Ruto vs Gachagua Battle for Mt Kenya Vote Heats Up Ahead of 2027
The contest for control over Mt. Kenya’s significant voting bloc is heating up, as President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, engage in a critical political showdown ahead of the 2027 General Election.The spotlight is on the estimated 7.4 million voters in the Mt. Kenya region, a figure