The People's Coalition on Electoral Reforms said it will appeal to the Court of Appeal a ruling that upheld the legality of the national tallying centre and verification of presidential results, following a petition led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah against the IEBC.
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The People's Coalition on Electoral Reforms said it will appeal to the Court of Appeal a ruling that upheld the legality of the national tallying centre and verification of presidential results, following a petition led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah against the IEBC.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's statements that the late Raila Odinga won the disputed 2022 elections have stirred controversy within the broad-based coalition and drawn muted response from other political figures.
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The rebranding of the Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Party as The Ukombozi Alliance has faced setbacks, with opposition leaders expressing divergent views on the move.
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna must choose between pursuing legal battles over his political party choice or joining an existing party before a 20-day deadline for parties to submit names and specimen signatures to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.
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Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot says the Referendum Bill 2026, currently at Third Reading stage, will seal legal gaps and provide a harmonised framework for conducting referendums. The bill, introduced in January 2026, is expected to pass the Senate this week before proceeding to the National Assembly.
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Justice Patricia Gichohi found Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika culpable for allowing the forcible takeover and closure of War Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2024, which resulted in 22 patients being forcefully transferred and over 300 staff losing employment. The court ruled that the manner in which the county government gained entry violated patients' rights and the rule of law.
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Democracy for Citizens Party leaders have warned politicians against mobilising communities along ethnic lines ahead of the 2027 General Election, following social media claims about Maasai youth mobilisation in Narok. The warning came during a DCP rally in Narok East, with party officials urging leaders to pursue political ambitions without inciting residents along tribal lines.
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President Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met at the UN General Assembly in New York to explore cooperation in critical minerals and nuclear energy, with both the US and China seeking access to Kenya's Mrima Hill niobium resources. The government faces scrutiny over an Sh8 trillion tender related to the project.
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Kenya has entered a Sh26 billion deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia amid the country's worst production shortfall in years, but questions have arisen over the importer's selection, the deal's structure, and final public costs.
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Kenya is leading East Africa's charge at the Rwanda Open, a regional tournament with 20 million shillings in prize money, with a 15-player contingent including 22-year-old Njoroge Kibugu, ageless veteran Dismas Indiza, and former Safari Tour champion Greg Snow.
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Ivory Coast and Ghana face off today in matchday one of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, with coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz leading their respective sides in a high-profile West African showdown.
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