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
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Sifuna Open to Backing Any Candidate to Defeat Ruto in 2027
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has made it clear that he is open to collaborating with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Jubilee Party’s Fred Matiang’i, or any other leader who seeks to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.During a recent interview with a local radio station on July 1, 2026,
Kalonzo’s Loyalty to Raila Could Shape Kenya’s 2027 Election – Ndegwa Njiru
Constitutional lawyer and political commentator Ndegwa Njiru emphasizes that Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka's enduring political partnership with the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga could significantly shape discussions as we approach the 2027 General Election.In a post on X dated June 27, 2026, Njiru highlighted that
Nakuru Leaders Warn Against Misusing Youth During Elections
Community leaders and human rights advocates in Nakuru are sounding the alarm about the recruitment of troubled youth to incite chaos during rallies. They warn this trend could spell disaster with the upcoming elections on the horizon, pointing fingers at politicians who are allegedly meeting with these youths at night
Gen Z and the Niko Kadi Movement: Why Youth Voter Registration Matters
As a member of Gen Z, I once approached voter registration much like I approached gym memberships in January: filled with good intentions but lacking follow-through, convinced my absence wouldn’t make a difference. Elections would come and go, politicians would make their usual promises, and I mastered the art of
Ledama Olekina: Ruto To Ge 90% of Maasai Vote
Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has forecasted that President William Ruto will capture an impressive 90 percent of the Maasai vote in the upcoming election, attributing this shift to the president’s forward-thinking development agenda.In a recent interview with Herman Manyora on his podcast, Olekina, who previously criticized Ruto, expressed that
Caroli Omondi Predicts 16 Million Votes for Azimio in 2027
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi expressed optimism for the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election, predicting that Azimio la Umoja could gather around 16 million votes.In an interview on April 2, 2026, Omondi pointed to the coalition's potential to mirror the success of the 2002 Rainbow Coalition, which ended