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… a May 14 – Voting is underway in three electoral areas across the country in a politically significant contest that is once again shaping up as an early supremacy battle between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election …
Voting Underway in Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-Elections Amid Ruto-Gachagua RivalryThe Standard
… esident William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has sharply declined in the months following Raila’s death, with a new TIFA survey revealing growing public discontent, deepening ODM divisions and shifting political loyalties ahead of the 2027 General Election …
Broad-based government losing ground nationwide, survey showsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDeputy President Kithure Kindiki is the preferred running mate for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (Tifa) Research. …
DP Kindiki most preferred Ruto running mate for 2027The Standard
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The immediate former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has triggered a flurry of speculation through a social media post, signalling a calculated political manoeuvre ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui plots 2027 political comebackThe Standard
ODM has officially kicked off its preparations for the 2027 General Election by inviting interested members to apply for nomination to run for election under the party ticket, a move that has intensified speculation over an ongoing supremacy battle within the party. …
Sifuna faction rejects ODM's call for 2027 candidates applicationsCitizen Digital
… ) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli says the Kamba community will no longer support political leaders without firm commitments on development, arguing that Ukambani’s estimated two million votes must translate into tangible economic and social gains ahead of the 2027 General Election …
Ukambani votes must deliver development in 2027, NLP leader Muli saysCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 13 – The National Police Service (NPS) has unveiled a major security modernization programme ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja saying the service is investing in advanced technology, officer training and expanded …
Police to Deploy Body Cameras, Digital OBs, CCTV in Major 2027 Election Security OverhaulCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | DCP Audio By Vocalize Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom and the United States as part of a fundraising drive for the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Gachagua announces UK, US tours in push to finance DCP campaign plansCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has officially declared his intention to challenge incumbent Cecily Mbarire for the Embu gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. …
MP Mukunji declares bid to vie for Embu GovernorshipCapital News
… y 12 — A proposed increase of more than Sh13 billion in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) budget has put the electoral agency on the spot, with Members of Parliament demanding justification for the additional expenditure ahead of the 2027 General Election …
MPs put IEBC on the spot over Sh13 billion increase in proposed 2027 election budgetPrime 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.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →