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2022 General Election

2026-05-122026-10-30

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The Public Prosecutor has vowed to proceed with criminal charges against fifteen former officers of a disbanded DCI unit over the disappearance of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver during the 2022 General Election period, even after withdrawing …

    DPP to pursue abduction case against Kinoti-era DCI unit linked to disappearance of Ruto staff
  3. Citizen Digital

    … We also need a joint manifesto so that everybody feels like they fit in." Likewise, the former running mate in the 2022 General Election said that the PLP party has been running an independent campaign to expand its membership across the country as well as scout for qualified can …

    Karua: I'll not be a running mate, will do my best to be opposition's candidate
  4. Citizen Digital

    … After leaving Parliament, Konchellah unsuccessfully contested the Narok Senate seat in the 2022 General Election. …

    Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead
  5. Capital News

    … Over the years, Konchellah remained a prominent political figure in Narok County and Kilgoris politics, maintaining his parliamentary seat for multiple terms before unsuccessfully contesting for the Narok Senate seat in the 2022 General Election.

    Kibaki-era minister and ex-Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is dead
  6. Capital News

    … The survey found that nearly two-thirds of households believe they are worse off economically than they were during the 2022 General Election. …

    Nearly three-quarters of Kenyans say country headed in wrong direction, TIFA poll finds
  7. May 2026
  8. Capital News

    … Uhuru’s remarks come at a time when the Jubilee Party has been undergoing internal reorganization and leadership changes as it seeks to redefine its position in Kenya’s evolving political landscape following the 2022 General Election. …

    Uhuru Denies Political Comeback, Says He Is Overseeing Jubilee Transition
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

Monday 26 October

  1. Ruto appeals to Kalonzo for 2027 support, citing 1992 campaign

    President William Ruto has renewed efforts to win over Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for him in 1992 and urging him to reciprocate by supporting his re-election bid.

    26 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto urges Kalonzo to back 2027 re-election bid over presidential ambitions

    President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, recalling that he campaigned for Kalonzo in the 1992 Mwingi North parliamentary election and urging him to reciprocate the political favour.

    26 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Ruto asks Kalonzo to repay 1992 campaign support with backing in 2027

    President William Ruto challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to drop his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, citing his own campaigning for Kalonzo's successful 1992 parliamentary election on a KANU ticket while Ruto was part of Youth for KANU '92.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Wajackoya's ex-deputy launches Imarisha Uchumi Party

    Former Roots Party running mate Justina Wamae has launched a new political outfit, Imarisha Uchumi Party, ahead of the 2027 General Election, pledging to allocate 25 per cent of the national budget to agriculture and address youth unemployment through merit-based employment systems.

    25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

  1. Babu Owino's party opposes removal of polling station livestream requirement

    The Mwananchi Party has opposed proposed changes to Kenya's electoral laws that would remove the mandatory live-streaming of election results at polling stations, calling on the Senate and National Assembly Mediation Committee to reinstate the legal requirement for the IEBC to livestream results from all polling stations.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court certifies petition on presidential results live-streaming requirement

    The High Court has certified as urgent a petition by advocate John Muremi Njomo challenging changes to the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2024, specifically whether Parliament removed the requirement for live transmission of presidential election results. The National Assembly Majority Leader has denied that amendments removed the live-streaming provision.

    23 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Elections Amendment Bill preserves live streaming of results

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has dismissed claims that MPs removed the live-streaming requirement for election results, stating that neither the Senate nor the National Assembly tampered with the provision. Section 39(1G) of the Elections Act requires the IEBC to establish a mechanism for live streaming results as announced at polling stations, and this requirement remains unchanged.

    23 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Nairobi governor fires chief officer amid 2027 election rivalry

    Governor Johnson Sakaja has fired Geofrey Mosiria as Nairobi County Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, effective immediately, replacing him with Zipporah Njeri Mwani in an acting capacity. The move comes days after Mosiria declared interest in challenging Sakaja for the governorship in 2027.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

  1. Former Borabu MP announces 2027 Nyamira governorship bid

    Ben Momanyi, who lost the Nyamira gubernatorial race in 2022, has announced he will contest again in 2027, criticizing Governor Amos Nyaribo's administration for stalled development projects, poor road infrastructure, and deteriorating health services.

    19 October 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Junet boycotts Raila memorial over Gachagua's inclusion on guest list

    Suna East MP Junet Mohamed skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga because former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was invited. Junet said he could not share a platform with Gachagua at an event honouring Raila.

    17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kisii Governor Arati challenges incumbent Senator, Woman Rep in 2027

    Kisii Governor Simba Arati has called for new leaders across elective positions in the 2027 General Election, specifically targeting Senator Richard Onyonka, Woman Representative Doris Aburi, and MCAs he accuses of prioritising political battles over development. Arati said his political team would plan unified candidates to support in the coming election, arguing Kisii residents need development-oriented leaders rather than those fighting his administration.

    17 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Winnie Odinga announces 2027 Nairobi Senate seat bid

    Winnie Odinga declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election during her father Raila Odinga's first death anniversary commemoration. The announcement puts the seat currently held by Edwin Sifuna, who is pursuing presidential ambitions, into focus.

    15 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. IEBC summons UDA Secretary-General over deceased voter remarks

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned United Democratic Alliance Secretary-General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks suggesting that fingerprints of deceased people could be used to vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Omar is directed to appear on October 21 to respond to allegations stemming from statements he allegedly made at a public rally in Mombasa County on September 11.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. ODM demands running mate slot in Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

    The Orange Democratic Movement says it will not back down on its push to secure the running mate slot ahead of the 2027 General Election, claiming it has the numbers needed to help President William Ruto secure a second term in office.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Korane calls for clan unity ahead of 2027 Garissa race

    Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has called on residents to rise above clan divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging peaceful political engagement and development focus. Seeking to reclaim the gubernatorial seat he lost in 2022, Korane also rallied support for President William Ruto's re-election, arguing that the Kenya Kwanza administration has brought more development projects to Garissa and the region.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Kenya must move beyond money-driven political culture

    An opinion piece argues that Kenyan politics has become overly dependent on cash handouts and material assistance, with social media amplifying the visibility and immediacy of such political contributions over substantive legislative work or policy development, raising questions ahead of the 2027 general election.

    29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Ruto urges political leaders to show discipline at public gatherings

    President William Ruto has urged political leaders to exercise discipline and restraint at public gatherings, saying leaders must be role models because their actions and words influence society. His remarks came days after retired President Uhuru Kenyatta publicly revisited the 2022 General Election and questioned why it continued to feature in political debates.

    27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Ngunjiri calls for peaceful politics at Farmers Party launch

    Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, leader of the Farmers Party, has called on political leaders to embrace peaceful politics ahead of the party's launch in Nakuru, where PLP leader Martha Karua will be the chief guest. Ngunjiri said the party will represent Kenyans across different sectors and criticised the government's maize import arrangement with Zambia, arguing it should have prioritised local farmers.

    26 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Electoral commission credibility crisis ahead of 2027 polls

    An editorial argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta's claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 election but had his victory stolen exposes deeper institutional dysfunction at the IEBC, which has faced decades of allegations of rigging and partisan commissioners. The piece calls for formal investigation of such claims and institutional reform to protect democratic integrity in future elections.

    24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Uhuru questions Ruto's 2022 election win, backs Raila claim

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly claimed that late Raila Odinga won the 2022 General Election, reviving the disputed results that were rejected in Raila's Supreme Court petition. The statement renews the political conflict between Uhuru and President William Ruto.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 election, reopens disputed contest

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cast doubt on President William Ruto's 2022 General Election victory, claiming he remains convinced that Raila Odinga won the contest and suggesting that what happened after the ballot was cast changed the outcome.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 election, renews rift with Ruto

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly stated for the first time that he believes Raila Odinga won the 2022 General Election, questioning President William Ruto's victory and reviving disputes at the heart of Raila's unsuccessful Supreme Court petition.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 election, urges truth-telling

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta said he remains convinced that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 General Election, claiming that what happened after the ballot was cast changed the outcome. Speaking at a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi, Uhuru called on those who know what happened to tell the truth.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Uhuru claims Raila won 2022 election, disputes Ruto victory

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cast doubt on President William Ruto's 2022 election victory, stating he knows Raila Odinga won the election, and hinting at a scheme to manipulate the outcome that secured Ruto's win.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Duale attacks Uhuru, endorses Kindiki for 2032 presidency

    Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of waging a personal political war against President William Ruto and dismissed Uhuru's influence on national politics. Duale expressed confidence that Ruto will secure a second term in 2027 with Deputy President Kindiki as running mate, and projected Kindiki will succeed Ruto in 2032.

    19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Siaya governor against government

    President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.

    15 September 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 13 September

  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.

    13 September 2026 · 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 →

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