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Gachagua calls for IEBC resignations over by-election handling

The News

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission commissioners to resign if they cannot handle a by-election, while alleging IEBC double standards and claiming there is a plot to postpone a July 16 by-election as a prelude to postponing next year's general election.

Why it matters

Former Deputy President Gachagua renews pressure on IEBC with fresh calls for resignations, escalating tensions ahead of a critical July 16 by-election.

3 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Gachagua calls for IEBC resignations over by-election handling

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission commissioners to resign if they cannot handle a by-election, while alleging IEBC double standards and claiming there is a plot to postpone a July 16 by-election as a prelude to postponing next year's general election.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. IEBC faces scrutiny over double standards in electoral law enforcement

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is under criticism for its handling of the Ol Kalou by-election, with critics accusing it of partisan application of electoral laws and undermining the level playing field for contestants ahead of the 2027 polls.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Odinga family members seek political power beyond Raila's legacy

    The Odinga political dynasty faces a critical test as siblings and children of the late Raila Odinga work to establish their own political careers and influence independent of his long-standing shadow.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Court halts 12-storey apartment near KDF headquarters

    The Environment and Land Court has halted a planned 12-storey apartment near the Kenya Defence Forces headquarters and the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi's Kilimani after declaring the Nairobi City County's approvals unlawful.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  5. Guinea-Bissau opposition leader jailed on coup attempt accusations

    A military court placed Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira in prison on Friday, facing accusations of attempting to overturn the previous government and involvement in alleged coup attempts in 2023 and October 2025. Pereira, leader of the PAIGC party, had been under house arrest since January after his initial detention during the November 2025 military coup that overthrew President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Society

  1. Private schools introduce international curricula alongside CBC

    A growing number of private schools are introducing international curricula alongside the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) as parental demand for globally recognised education pathways rises.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

Sport

  1. Spain beats Belgium 2-1, advances to World Cup semi-final versus France

    Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

World & Region

  1. China successfully lands reusable rocket for first time

    China successfully landed a reusable Long March-10B rocket for the first time on Friday, according to its space agency, marking a major step in its space ambitions and in reducing launch costs. The first stage was recovered via a net-capture system on a seaborne platform after the rocket placed a satellite into orbit from Hainan.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mali army retakes northern town after week-long rebel assault

    Mali's army and Russian paramilitary Africa Corps forces regained control of the northern town of Anefis after fighting against Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists for nearly a week. Reinforcements arrived Thursday evening and retook the town, located about 100 kilometres from the rebel-controlled city of Kidal.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

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