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IEBC Warns Over ‘Super Agents’ Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Elections

The final warning has been issued. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said only accredited election agents will be allowed...

3 months ago · By Joseph Kimeu

Kenya

Violence Risk Was Flagged for 2027 Elections

A stark warning has been issued over Kenya's next General Election. A new report by the Kofi Annan Foundation says the country faces a high risk of el...

3 months ago · By Joseph Kimeu

Kenya

President Ruto Tops New Poll Ahead of 2027 Race

President William Ruto has emerged as the leading choice for president in a new opinion poll, underlining his early advantage as political activity ah...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Rejects Push to Delay Ol Kalou By-Election

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has pushed back against growing calls to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing that voters should no...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Parliament Appeals Ruling Declaring President Ruto’s Cabinet Unconstitutional

Kenya's National Assembly has formally challenged a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional for failing to m...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Ol Kalou By-Election Becomes Litmus Test for Ruto and Gachagua as Cash, Development Projects Dominate Campaigns

Contest to replace late MP David Kiaraho has evolved into a high-stakes political battle, with allegations of voter inducement, accelerated government...

4 months ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

High Court Bars Kingi, Wetang’ula from Political Campaigns

Kenya's High Court has issued interim orders preventing National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their of...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

News

Andy Burnham Edges Closer to No. 10 as Labour Leadership Race Begins

Andy Burnham is on course to become Britain's next prime minister after emerging as the clear frontrunner in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer, who...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

IEBC Report Launch Leads a Packed Day of Politics, Environment and Health Oversight

Kenya's electoral reforms will take centre stage on Thursday as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) unveils two key publication...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Owalo Launches Party, Declares 2027 Presidential Bid with World Cup Promise

Former Information and Communications Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has formally entered the race for Kenya's highest office, unveiling a new politica...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Baby Pendo’s Legacy Lives On in Kisumu Park

Nearly nine years after the death of six-month-old Samantha Pendo became one of Kenya's most painful reminders of post-election violence, her name now...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Campaign Role of Speakers Challenged in Court

A fresh court battle has been launched over the political role of Parliament's two Speakers. A petition filed at the Milimani Law Courts seeks to bar...

4 months ago · By Joseph Kimeu