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NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 20 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set May 29, 2027 as the earliest date presidential candidates can formally begin campaigning for the General Election, even as political activity has already intensified across the country. …
IEBC sets May 29 campaign start date amid early campaignsCitizen Digital
… emocracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has stirred controversy after urging residents of Mathira to prepare to block agents affiliated with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from polling stations in the constituency during next year's General Election …
Gachagua under fire after urging Mathira residents to block UDA agents from polling stationsCitizen Digital
… The Head of State vowed to defeat the united opposition, whom he labels proxies of his estranged predecessor, in next year's General Election. …
‘Hawapei hata pesa ya kutosha, wanachanga…’ Ruto takes swipe at Uhuru over opposition fundingCitizen Digital
… ndependent economic scholars that prepared strategic proposals and reflections for Kenya's long-term development plan beyond Vision 2030, insisted that the entire process will not be overshadowed by heightened political activities in the country ahead of the next General Election …
Beyond Vision 2030: What next after launchCitizen Digital
… Additionally, President Ruto assured Kenyans that the next General Election will be free, fair and peaceful. …
President Ruto dismisses Opposition, tells Kenyans to reject tribal politicsThe Standard
… leadership retreat in Naivasha has offered the clearest indication yet that Kenya’s broad-based government is no longer merely an arrangement for sharing power and stabilising the country, but is increasingly being shaped into a political vehicle for next year's General Election …
From 10-point agenda to 2027: Can the broad-based alliance sell its record?The Standard
One year to the General Election, untamed political goonism is causing serious concern in a country where gangs have been disrupting rallies, intimidating rivals and suppressing civic activities. …
Goons a threat to credible polls as police remain aloofThe Standard
One year to the General Election, untamed political goonism is causing serious concern in a country where gangs have been disrupting rallies, intimidating rivals and suppressing civic activities. …
Goons threaten credible polls as police unmovedThe Standard
With exactly one year to the August 10, 2027, General Election, Kenya’s presidential contest is increasingly becoming a game of numbers, as President William Ruto and a crowded field of opposition hopefuls seek to build the regional alliances needed to cross the elusive 50 per ce …
Game of numbers: How Ruto and rivals can win the 2027 pollCitizen Digital
… calize The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is now urging supporters of the United Opposition to be patient, as the principals agree on the best formula to pick the flagbearer who will face incumbent President William Ruto in next year's General Election …
Gachagua dismisses cracks in opposition, says disagreements are healthyDeputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record, saying the government has exceeded expectations in road construction, electricity connectivity, market expansion, agricultural reforms, education, and affordable housing, and is ready to face voters ahead of the next General Election.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record, saying the government has exceeded expectations in road construction, electricity connectivity, market expansion, agricultural reforms, education, and affordable housing, and is ready to face voters ahead of the next General Election.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
West Pokot has been ranked Kenya's happiest county in a new Timely Kenya survey assessing public perceptions of devolution and county government performance, with Murang'a, Narok, Machakos and Trans Nzoia following in the top five. The survey, conducted between September 21 and October 12, 2026, assessed residents' perceptions across key devolved functions including water, health, education, agriculture and social and economic empowerment.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has called on Kenyans to boycott early political rallies ahead of the August 2027 General Election, saying premature electioneering wastes national time and creates opportunities for corruption. His appeal follows a June 2025 High Court judgment that declared political campaigns conducted outside the designated election period unconstitutional.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza administration has exceeded expectations in road construction, electricity connectivity, modern markets, agricultural reforms, education and affordable housing, and declared the government is prepared to seek a fresh mandate in the next General Election.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the IMF are in a standoff over a new financing programme, with the Fund unwilling to sign a deal months before a General Election. Kenya submitted its request for a new programme to the IMF in March last year after abandoning a previous Extended Credit Facility signed in April 2021, which it failed to meet key conditions for, with discussions progressing only through preliminary talks.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Interior Ministry identified 109 criminal gangs across eight regions between January and August, with Western Kenya and the Rift Valley accounting for more than half. Security agencies say they will remain alert to prevent gangs from being exploited for election-related intimidation or violence.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Universal Health Coverage was a flagship promise of President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, pledging no Kenyan would be denied quality healthcare due to inability to pay. Four years in, experts and health sector players question whether ongoing reforms can deliver meaningful universal access before the next General Election.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's political allies, including Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have attacked opposition leaders for demanding transparency on the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has invoked constitutional provisions calling for Parliament to scrutinize the government's agreement with billionaire Aliko Dangote on the project.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is financing the opposition, saying his party does not need sponsorship to mobilise voters ahead of the next General Election. Gachagua said neither he nor his political associates had received financial support from Kenyatta.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nyabari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has proposed that political parties nominate candidates for party-list seats after the General Election rather than before voting, arguing the electoral outcome should first determine how many party-list seats each party receives.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With the General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has officially launched the electoral calendar, activating the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act. Political parties and candidates now face a series of legal deadlines beginning next month.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya approaches its next General Election, more court battles are being filed with the potential to affect how Kenyans will vote.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist analyzes Senator Edwin Sifuna's growing momentum as a presidential aspirant, attributing his appeal to his reputation as a political fighter, his inheritance of Raila Odinga's rhetorical style, and his resonance with younger voters.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto toured Kisumu County unveiling Ksh700 billion in projects. He praised the UDA-ODM coalition and defended his affordable housing programme, while ODM leaders pledged support for his 2027 re-election bid but demanded proportional government positions in return.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Key institutions have warned that Kenya is likely to experience post-election violence in next year's General Election if current political and electoral violence is not addressed.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Key institutions have warned that post-election violence is likely in next year's General Election if current political and electoral violence is not addressed.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's annual inflation rate rose to 6.6 per cent in August 2026 from 6.5 per cent in July, driven largely by soaring transport and food costs, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The increase puts pressure on President William Ruto's administration less than a year before the General Election scheduled for August 2027.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed the National Police Service to pursue not only those hired to cause violence but also their financiers, citing goon activity as a serious threat to national security ahead of the General Election. Speaking at the passing-out parade of more than 6,000 constables in Nyeri, Ruto tasked law enforcers with protecting Kenyans' constitutional rights and freedoms.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece marks International Youth Day 2026 by arguing that youth in Kenya have finally begun occupying the leadership space promised to them for years, citing the June 2024 Finance Bill protests and recent constitutional engagement as evidence that "tomorrow" for youth leadership has become today.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will unveil a new police uniform on Friday during the Kiganjo police training college pass out. Inspector General Douglas Kanja says the uniform implements recommendations from a 2023 police public participation exercise where officers rejected the current navy blue outfit; General Duty officers will begin wearing it from next week.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set May 29, 2027 as the earliest date for formal presidential campaigning ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the campaign period to run until August 7, 2027. The commission has warned that campaigning outside this window—including posters, caravans, and rallies—will be unlawful, despite early political activity already underway across the country.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged residents of Mathira to block agents affiliated with the ruling United Democratic Alliance from polling stations during next year's General Election, sparking controversy.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has intensified criticism of his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, labelling him a "sponsor" of the United Opposition and a "failure" whom he helped become president but who failed to deliver key projects. Speaking in Bungoma County, Ruto vowed to defeat the opposition in next year's General Election.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A multi-sectoral working panel will be constituted to draft the Beyond Vision 2030 Economic Transformation Plan, which will be debated in all 47 county assemblies before being presented to Parliament. The proposal will be anchored on five key pillars: health, education, infrastructure, security, and labour.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto dismissed ethnic-based political groupings and told Kenyans voters are interested in leaders' development records, not tribal affiliations. He called on the country to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity, saying Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens prioritizing national interest above ethnic and political considerations.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's three-day broad-based government leadership retreat in Naivasha brought together President William Ruto, ODM and UDA leaders to discuss the coalition framework, address political issues, and review the government agenda, signaling that the coalition is increasingly being shaped into a political vehicle for next year's General Election rather than merely an arrangement for sharing power.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
One year before Kenya's August 10, 2027 General Election, untamed political goonism poses a serious threat to credible and peaceful voting, with gangs disrupting rallies, intimidating rivals, and suppressing civic activities while police remain aloof.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
With one year until Kenya's August 10, 2027 General Election, untamed political goonism is causing serious concern as gangs disrupt rallies, intimidate rivals, and suppress civic activities, posing a threat to credible and peaceful elections.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
With one year until the August 10, 2027 election, President William Ruto and opposition rivals are building regional alliances to meet constitutional requirements: securing more than 50 per cent of valid votes cast and at least 25 per cent in at least 24 of Kenya's 47 counties.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua urged United Opposition supporters to be patient as principals work out how to select a flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in next year's General Election, characterizing ongoing exchanges among constituent party leaders as healthy and democratic.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →