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2027 General Election

2026-04-242026-06-13

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    At the same time, PS Omollo defended the ongoing recruitment of police officers, dismissing claims that the exercise is politically motivated ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Gov’t needs Ksh.2B for police reforms, recruitment not linked to 2027 elections - PS Omollo
  3. Citizen Digital

    Now, as debate over the Finance Bill 2026 intensifies and the 2027 General Election approaches, some of those same young people are preparing to run for office, and they are relying on crowdfunding apps and digital fundraising to do it.

    GenZ aspirants turn to fundraising apps in quest for money, protest, and power
  4. The Standard

    outgoing Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka is gathering momentum, with Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa unveiling a populist campaign platform anchored on healthcare reforms, free ambulance services, road construction and support for vulnerable families ahead of the 2027 General Election

    Barasa targets Bungoma health crisis in 2027 governor bid
  5. Citizen Digital

    The leaders, accompanied by several allies, attended a service at the church before addressing the media outside, where they urged opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Kalonzo hits out at Ruto over fuel prices, says president obsessed with insulting him
  6. The Standard

    The election of David Kipsang Keter as the new Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr has triggered fresh political debate over the future of President William Ruto’s influence in the Rift Valley ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Emurua Dikirr: Why UDA, rivals should assess poll with caution
  7. Citizen Digital

    He also positioned himself as the most suitable candidate to lead the country in the 2027 General Election, urging the united opposition to rally behind his bid, and claiming they lack a stronger alternative agenda.

    Jimi Wanjigi warns Kenya’s debt could strain economy until 2040
  8. Citizen Digital

    He urged church leaders to mobilise residents of Bungoma and the wider Western region to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Ruto announces seed subsidy plan, Bungoma Level Six hospital
  9. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Gachagua Audio By Vocalize Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in London for a series of engagements with Kenyans living and working in the diaspora, as he also seeks to mobilise election funds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Gachagua arrives in London to engage Kenyans in diaspora
  10. Capital News

    During the rallies, Ngirici urged young people, especially Gen Z voters, to register in large numbers ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that political participation was key to changing the country’s leadership.

    Ngirici Accuses Ruto of Betraying Kenyans Over Fuel Prices
  11. Citizen Digital

    _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The meeting, which brought together party stakeholders, focused on charting a unified roadmap for ODM ahead of the 2027 General Election

    Oburu says broad-based gov't has secured economic stability

Today

  1. Mudavadi urges Western Kenya to back Ruto's 2027 re-election

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Western Kenya residents to remain united and support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, arguing the region's economic fortunes depend on continued cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    5 hours ago · Capital News

  2. DCI arrests Nakuru man for viral election incitement video

    Detectives arrested a 52-year-old Nakuru man, Isaiah Murithi Andrew, over a viral video in which he allegedly made inflammatory remarks and issued violent threats linked to the 2027 General Election. The DCI said the video contained statements amounting to incitement and calls for unlawful assembly, including threats of violence against authority.

    6 hours ago · Capital News

  3. Activist Boniface Mwangi elected Ukweli Party leader

    Activist and 2027 presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has been elected party leader of the Ukweli Party at its National Delegates Conference in Nairobi, taking formal control as he seeks to expand the party's national presence ahead of the next General Election.

    10 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Gachagua tours Western Kenya to support Malala's gubernatorial bid

    Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua is on a two-day tour of Western Kenya to back deputy party leader Cleophas Malala's campaign to become Kakamega Governor and unseat incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year's polls. President William Ruto is meanwhile hosting leaders from Marsabit at State House, Nairobi.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 11 June

  1. Government tightens Sacco regulations to prevent election-period fraud

    The government has warned of rising fraudulent Saccos formed ahead of the 2027 General Election and is tightening regulations in the cooperative sector. Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the ministry now requires any Sacco seeking licensing to have a minimum capital base of Sh10 million within the county of operation.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. EACC urges university students to lead anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-graft officials have challenged university students to champion ethical leadership and reject corruption, academic fraud, and dishonesty. The Ethics and Integrity club was launched at Mount Kenya University as part of efforts to nurture integrity among young people and build a country where qualifications are earned and leadership is guided by honesty.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ruto's expanding foreign travel shaped as election messaging

    President William Ruto has travelled to Eastern European countries, southern Africa, and Western Europe within one month, with his expanding foreign travel programme increasingly positioned as a central pillar of his economic and political messaging ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Gachagua commits to single opposition candidate for 2027 election

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to rally opposition supporters behind a unified presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. After the High Court upheld his impeachment but awarded him Sh50 million for violation of his fair hearing rights, Gachagua announced a 45-day consultation process at his Nyeri residence to build consensus around a single opposition flag bearer.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua announces 45-day retreat after impeachment ruling upheld

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he remains eligible to contest the presidency in 2027 and announced a 45-day political retreat to his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County following a High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment. The DCP leader said his focus would shift to building consensus within the opposition coalition to identify a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gachagua vows to appeal High Court impeachment ruling

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he will appeal the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair hearing was violated during the process and that principles of natural justice were disregarded in Senate proceedings.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Malala denies rift with Gachagua within DCP party

    Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has dismissed reports of divisions between him and party leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting the two remain united. The denials come amid growing speculation about cohesion within the DCP and the broader United Opposition as political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election take shape.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Opinion: How sectors leverage social media storytelling effectively

    Ahead of World Social Media Day on June 30, Capital News publishes an opinion piece examining how various sectors—corporate, development, and political—use social media storytelling, beyond the media industry's well-documented struggles with disruption from digital platforms.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Wetang'ula hints at 2032 presidential bid while backing Ruto's 2027 re-election

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula told Western Kenya youth to support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while hinting at his own presidential ambitions in 2032 and calling for strong national political alliances across regions.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Treasury PS defends budget as step toward fiscal sustainability

    Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo defended the government's budget-making process and proposed tax measures as necessary to reduce Kenya's reliance on borrowing and address unsustainable debt levels. He said the measures are carefully considered and guided by national interest.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Wetangula hints at 2032 presidential ambitions for Western Kenya

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged young people in Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in 2027, while hinting at his own political ambitions beyond that election and suggesting the region should position itself for the presidency in 2032. Wetangula emphasized the need to build strong national alliances with other regions to strengthen Western Kenya's influence in national politics.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Ruto-Raila broad-based government support drops to 30 percent

    A TIFA poll conducted last month found support for the broad-based government between President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration and the Orange Democratic Movement has fallen sharply by 14 percentage points to 30 per cent, while opposition has surged to 56 per cent.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Matiang'i says opposition should unite behind consensus candidate

    Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has signaled readiness to support a consensus opposition flag bearer for the 2027 election, saying the coalition's mission must focus on fixing governance failures under the current administration rather than solely removing President Ruto from office.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Matiang'i backs consensus opposition candidate for 2027 election

    Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has signaled readiness to support a consensus opposition flag bearer in 2027, saying the coalition's mission must focus on fixing governance failures under President William Ruto rather than solely removing him from office. Matiang'i emphasized the opposition should be guided by shared vision and competent leadership rather than individual political ambitions.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Persons with disabilities unveil 10-point governance inclusion agenda

    Persons with disabilities in Kenya have introduced a 10-point agenda for meaningful representation and equal participation in governance ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to the Executive Director of the Consortium of Disabled Persons Organisations in Kenya, the group faces significant barriers to political participation including inaccessible polling stations, limited accessible civic education materials, and negative societal attitudes.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NLP and PLP launch joint citizen engagement programme

    The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have committed to a joint nationwide citizen engagement drive, establishing a Joint Technical Committee to develop a framework for nationwide public consultations and regional dialogues focused on youth, women, and MSMEs ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    4 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Disability leaders demand Cabinet post for 2027 election

    Persons with disabilities have demanded a Cabinet appointment ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting that no person with a disability has ever served in the Cabinet since independence. The call came at a forum in Nairobi where leaders unveiled a 10-point agenda to push for wider inclusion in government, elections, and the economy.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NLP and PLP launch joint citizen engagement ahead of 2027 election

    The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have unveiled a joint nationwide citizen engagement initiative, deepening collaboration between the two liberal parties as opposition consolidation efforts gather momentum. The parties say Kenya's socio-economic challenges—including rising youth unemployment and increasing cost of living—require direct citizen engagement to develop responsive solutions.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Wanjigi pledges to abolish SHA, scrap VAT, reject odious debt

    Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi vowed during a town hall in Mombasa to abolish the Social Health Authority, remove Value Added Tax, introduce free education from primary to TVET level, and refuse to honour what he described as illegitimate public debt acquired outside proper budgeting processes.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Barasa pledges free milk programme for Bungoma learners if elected

    Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has pledged to introduce a free milk programme for learners from ECDE to Grade 9 across Bungoma County if elected governor in 2027, aiming to improve nutrition and school attendance. The programme would also support local dairy farmers through cow distribution to women's groups and create employment in milk collection and distribution.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Karaiyu clan endorses Speaker Roba for Isiolo governor race

    Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto has received endorsement from the Karaiyu clan to contest for the governor seat in the 2027 General Election. The clan selected Roba after a rigorous selection process involving five initially interested candidates from the clan.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Ruto dismisses opposition, predicts decisive 2027 election victory

    President William Ruto has said opposition leaders have no agenda for the country and expressed confidence he will secure a decisive victory in the 2027 General Election.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Government developing welfare fund for Kenyans abroad

    The government is developing a legal framework to establish a welfare fund for Kenyans living abroad to provide social protection, emergency assistance and repatriation support, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi. The fund would complement plans for a Diaspora Bond framework to mobilise savings from Kenyans abroad for investment in national development projects.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. ODM Linda Mwananchi faction plans Thika rally for 2027 election push

    The ODM Linda Mwananchi faction, comprising ODM members opposed to the Broad-Based Government, is expanding its consultative rallies to Thika on June 14 to build influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Secretary-General Caroli Omondi projected the formation could consolidate up to 16 million votes in the next election, marking the faction's first major push into Central Kenya, a region where ODM has historically struggled.

    31 May 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 30 May

  1. Opposition backs Sifuna as government MP faces heckling

    At a burial in Bungoma County, political leaders clashed over the 2027 election, development record, and President Ruto's re-election prospects. Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama faced hostility when promoting Ruto's two-term agenda, while opposition figures including Bumula MP Jack Wamboka attacked the Kenya Kwanza administration for stalled infrastructure, corruption, and economic hardship.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. ODM plans Kisumu rally for party unity and 2027 election campaign

    ODM party leaders have intensified calls for unity ahead of a mega rally scheduled for Sunday at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu, which the party says will mark the beginning of grassroots re-engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. National Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the rally aims to strengthen party unity, reach out to supporters and like-minded leaders, and update residents on progress under the broad-based government arrangement, with discussions on devolution, infrastructure, agriculture, and compensation for post-election violence victims.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

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