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2022 General Election

2026-05-122026-09-14

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    ke solutions, to change our problems into opportunities and have a better tomorrow, we will continue to run in circles,” he stated.The Head of State defended his administration’s development agenda, saying many people doubted his campaign promises during the 2022 General Election

    Kenya's politics has shifted from tribalism to development, says Ruto
  3. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 16 – Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici has sharply criticized President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing the government of abandoning promises made to Kenyans during the 2022 General Election campaigns.

    Ngirici Accuses Ruto of Betraying Kenyans Over Fuel Prices
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 14 – A new TIFA opinion poll indicates a significant reshaping of Kenya’s political landscape, with both the ruling and major opposition parties recording sharp declines in support since the 2022 General Election.

    TIFA Poll Shows Dramatic Political Shift as ODM and UDA Lose Ground While DCP Gains Momentum
  5. IEBC defends Sh13 billion budget increase for 2027 election

    1. Capital News

      Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on National Administration and Internal Security at Parliament Buildings, Kanja said preparations for the 2027 elections were already underway, building on lessons learned from the 2022 General Election.

      Police to Deploy Body Cameras, Digital OBs, CCTV in Major 2027 Election Security Overhaul
    2. Capital News

      IEBC Commissioner Anne Nderitu told lawmakers the commission plans to increase polling stations from about 46,000 used during the 2022 General Election to nearly 55,000 by 2027 to cater for a projected rise in voters.

      MPs put IEBC on the spot over Sh13 billion increase in proposed 2027 election budget
  6. The Standard

    ur newsletterRuto's main challenger remains unclear ahead of the high-stakes election, which could involve more than 25 million voters.Data from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) shows that 22.1 million voters were registered for the 2022 General Election

    ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seats

Yesterday

  1. Ruto says UDA and ODM are partners in broad-based government

    President William Ruto told a church congregation in Kisumu that the United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are not competitors but partners working together under the Broad-Based Government framework to transform the country.

    22 hours ago · Capital News

Saturday 12 September

  1. UDA official suggests using dead voters' fingerprints in 2027 election

    UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar sparked debate over electoral integrity by suggesting during a political rally in Mombasa that fingerprints of deceased people should be collected before burial and used to cast votes in President Ruto's favour. Omar made the remarks while officially declaring his candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. Sotik MP accidentally endorses "one-term" during Ruto address

    Sotik MP Francis Sigei misspoke while welcoming President William Ruto at a road commissioning in Bomet County, accidentally saying "one term" instead of the Kenya Kwanza campaign's two-term rallying call. The verbal blunder occurred as opposition groups increasingly use the "one-term" slogan against Ruto's bid for a second term ahead of 2027.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kiharu MP blames Gachagua impeachment stance for Ruto rift

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has linked his fallout with President William Ruto to his refusal to participate in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the strained relationship deteriorated to his removal as Chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. PS Mang'eni accuses Ababu of disloyalty as youth disrupt UDA drive

    Youth disrupted the opening of a UDA party office in Budalangi, Busia County, on Monday, forcing police to intervene. The incident exposed growing political differences within the ruling party, with Cooperatives and MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni accusing Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda Ababu Namwamba of working with a rival political group while claiming government support.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Ruto announces Ksh4 billion smart city project in Malaba, Busia

    President William Ruto announced that the government will invest Ksh.4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, featuring 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities designed to create jobs and attract investors. The government has also allocated Ksh.18 billion to Busia County for construction of affordable houses, modern markets, and student hostels.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. Kenya's institutions warn on hate speech, yet warnings go unheeded

    Jamila Mohamed argues that despite repeated warnings from institutions like IEBC, NCIC, and security agencies about hate speech and electoral offences ahead of 2027, politicians continue offensive behaviour with apparent impunity, suggesting the problem lies not in lack of awareness but in lack of fear of consequences.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Sifuna jokes Wetang'ula recalled all past political insults

    At a funeral service, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna recounted confronting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula after the 2022 election to congratulate him, saying Wetang'ula "opened his file" and recalled every past political attack between them.

    21 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 20 August

  1. IEBC targets 28.5 million voters for 2027 election

    Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission targets approximately 28.5 million registered voters for the 2027 General Election, up from 22.1 million in 2022. As of August 20, 2026, 2.9 million Kenyans have registered since the Continuous Voter Registration exercise began in September 2025.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 18 August

  1. FPK begins rebranding ahead of 2027 general election

    The Federal Party of Kenya has started a rebranding and restructuring exercise covering its logo, symbol, organisational structure, website, materials, colours, and slogan ahead of the 2027 General Election. The move comes after the party unveiled Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana as its leader, amid pressure from party members and Coast region supporters for him to make a presidential bid or serve as President William Ruto's running mate.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 17 August

  1. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro leaves UDA, joins opposition party

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro announced the move on Monday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi after nearly a year of consultations with opposition leaders.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Interior PS assures Linda Mwananchi of security for Homa Bay tour

    The Interior Principal Secretary has assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of adequate security during its planned Homa Bay tour, stating that politicians have a democratic right to visit any part of the country as long as they observe the law. The assurance comes amid concerns by Linda Mwananchi leaders over alleged intimidation from ODM rivals in Homa Bay.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Ruto criticized for unfulfilled youth campaign promises

    An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration has failed to deliver on promises made to youth during the 2022 campaign, continuing a pattern of successive administrations neglecting youth concerns. The article notes that Ruto pledged to address youth issues at the centre during the signing of the Kenya Kwanza Youth Charter in June 2022, but has not fulfilled those commitments.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Mudavadi, Wetang'ula's political influence in Western Kenya weakening

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, once President Ruto's most valued allies in the 2022 election, have seen their political standing erode in Western Kenya; recent opinion polls show three of the country's worst-performing governors are from Bungoma, Busia, and Kakamega counties, undermining Kenya Kwanza's authority in the region.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Ruto and Oburu defend broad-based government coalition

    President William Ruto and ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga defended the broad-based government arrangement between UDA and ODM at a parliamentary retreat in Naivasha, with Oburu arguing that ODM has secured greater Cabinet and principal secretary representation under the current partnership than under the previous 2018 handshake arrangement with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ruto credits broad-based government with accelerated development delivery

    President William Ruto said the formation of a broad-based government has accelerated implementation of development programmes from the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio manifestos, bringing together ideas and priorities from both political sides.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Tana River Governor Godhana endorsed to lead Federal Party of Kenya

    Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK), a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence across the six Coast counties and reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. KRA chief Muriithi declares bid for Laikipia governor in 2027

    Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022 before losing to Joshua Irungu in 2022, has announced his candidacy for the county's top seat in the 2027 General Election on a Reform Party of Kenya ticket.

    8 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Omtatah challenges conflicting High Court rulings on election timing

    Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned what he describes as conflicting High Court interpretations of Kenya's constitutional election timeline. He revisited a 2018 petition arguing the 2022 election should have been held in August 2021 rather than August 2022, citing recent divergent Malindi High Court rulings on Article 136(2)(a).

    8 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 3 August

  1. Kuria predicts Parliament will soon expand executive offices

    Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed Parliament will soon consider legislation to introduce an expanded Executive with offices of Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Ministers alongside the President and Deputy President, arguing that political realities make the proposal inevitable and that both the Kenya Kwanza administration and Opposition will eventually support it.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 2 August

  1. Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of breaching Mt Kenya political commitment to Ruto

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the Mt Kenya community as unable to honour political commitments after they turned against President William Ruto's administration. Ruku said Mt Kenya remains committed to the promise that Ruto would serve two constitutional terms, and questioned why leaders who campaigned for a power-sharing arrangement in 2022 are now urging residents to withdraw their support before the President completes his first term.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Detectives link missing Toyota Prado to psychologist's murder

    Investigators probing the murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso have linked a Toyota Prado believed used in her fatal shooting to a vehicle that disappeared during a court-ordered demolition of her Mlolongo home in February. Detectives believe the missing vehicle could provide a breakthrough in the investigation into the well-coordinated attack in which Mutiso was shot three times in Nairobi's Upper Hill.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. IEBC targets August submission of campaign finance rules

    The IEBC plans to submit draft campaign financing regulations for the 2027 General Election to Parliament in August after concluding nationwide public participation. The proposed rules aim to introduce contribution and spending limits, mandatory campaign bank accounts, and stricter disclosure requirements to strengthen transparency in campaign financing.

    30 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. President Ruto to deliver special address on Kenya's future

    President William Ruto will deliver a special address to the nation on Thursday, with State House saying he will urge Kenyans to embrace a bold national vision and take ownership of Kenya's future. The address comes after the ruling UDA party suffered a significant electoral setback in a July 16 by-election in Ol Kalou, where the opposition DCP candidate won with 35,440 votes against UDA's 5,450 votes.

    30 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Sifuna defends opposition push to unseat President Ruto

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has argued that the opposition's call to unseat President William Ruto is rooted in demands for constitutional values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law, rather than a rejection of infrastructure development. Drawing parallels with the end of Daniel arap Moi's administration in 2002, Sifuna said Kenyans voted for change because they were dissatisfied with the manner in which the country was governed.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former Raila aide Jakakimba joins UDA, eyes Suba North seat

    Silas Jakakimba, a lawyer and political strategist who spent 19 years working alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and now serves as UDA Secretary for Homa Bay County. He is focused on winning the Suba North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. IEBC moves to enforce campaign financing rules before 2027 election

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has renewed its commitment to implementing election campaign financing regulations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Acting CEO Obadiah Sunkuli stating the commission is determined to operationalize a legal framework that has faced repeated delays since the enactment of the Election Campaign Financing Act, 2013. The IEBC is conducting nationwide public participation to gather views on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 23 July

  1. Mt Kenya leaders reject East-West split narrative ahead of 2027

    Political leaders in Mt Kenya region are dismissing claims that the region is dividing into East and West sections, arguing the debate is a strategy by competing political interests ahead of the 2027 General Election. The dispute has placed President William Ruto's relationship with the region under scrutiny, three years after Mt Kenya was among his strongest political bases in the 2022 election.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Mt Kenya region splits debate unsettles Ruto's political base

    Regional leaders are rejecting claims that Mt Kenya is dividing into East and West blocs, characterizing the debate as a political strategy by rivals ahead of 2027 elections, putting renewed pressure on President Ruto's relationship with the region that supported him heavily in 2022.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Gachagua predicts UDA will lose all Mt Kenya seats in 2027

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has predicted that the ruling United Democratic Alliance will fail to win any elective seat in Mt Kenya region during the 2027 General Election, citing the party's recent loss in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof that President William Ruto has lost voter support in the region.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News

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