… confidence in the Republic of Kenya itself or the immense potential of its people,” added Ole Kenta.Jubilee's statement came a day after Gachagua urged tourists to postpone visiting Kenya and advised foreign investors to delay investments until after next year's General Election …
… Kamau’s victory gives DCP its first Member of Parliament and is expected to strengthen Gachagua’s campaign to consolidate political support in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election, while piling pressure on UDA after suffering a heavy defeat in one of the country …
… Kamau’s victory gives DCP its first Member of Parliament and is expected to strengthen Gachagua’s campaign to consolidate political support in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election, while piling pressure on UDA after suffering a heavy defeat in one of the country …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 13 – A new Infotrak survey has identified a presidential ticket featuring Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the most preferred opposition combination ahead of the next General Election. …
… mark the first legal action following the violence over the weekend that has reignited national debate over the resurgence of organized political gangs and whether authorities are doing enough to dismantle them as political activity intensifies ahead of the next General Election …
… angundo Altar along Kangundo road on June 5, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has publicly challenged his opposition colleagues to stop what he termed as the delay in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year’s General Election …
… for a share of politicians’ cash handouts, and bundles of millions of shillings that most Kenyans can only dream of have become a familiar sight as politicians, led by President William Ruto and his allies, roll out lavish empowerment drives ahead of next year's General Election …
… for a share of politicians’ cash handouts, and bundles of millions of shillings that most Kenyans can only dream of have become a familiar sight as politicians, led by President William Ruto and his allies, roll out lavish empowerment drives ahead of next year's General Election …
… While acknowledging AI's transformative potential, Omollo cautioned that the technology also presents new security challenges, particularly as the country prepares for the next General Election. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kenya's High Court ruled on Friday that the country's next General Election should be held on August 11, 2026, rather than 2027. Safina party leader Jimi Wanjigi welcomed the ruling as a victory for the Constitution and said President William Ruto would become a "temporary president" from the following Tuesday.
President William Ruto defended a planned National Dialogue on economic development, accusing the United Opposition of opposing it for political reasons rather than national progress. Speaking to Muslim religious leaders from all 47 counties, Ruto said the dialogue aims to give Kenyans opportunity to shape long-term development through public participation.
With barely 12 months until the General Election, Azimio leaders are working to unite the opposition, while the President courts village elders in pursuit of electoral advantage through promises, alliances, and resources.
Kenya entered its August 2022 General Election with one of Africa's most developed networks for countering false information, yet misinformation continued to spread rapidly during the electoral period.
Annual inflation accelerated to 6.5 per cent in July from 6.4 per cent in June, driven largely by soaring food and transport costs that are eroding disposable incomes and creating political pressure on President William Ruto's administration.
Dr. Fred Matiang'i has dismissed President William Ruto's proposal for a national conversation on Kenya's post-Vision 2030 development agenda, arguing it is a "misplaced priority" meant to divert attention from constitutional violations, insecurity, institutional decline, and a trust deficit in government. Matiang'i contends that fundamental governance issues must be resolved before embarking on a fresh national agenda.
President William Ruto on Thursday launched a new national development framework to replace Vision 2030, calling for public consultations beginning August 12, as opinion polls show two-thirds of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and trust in his leadership stands at net minus 39 per cent. The new vision aims to translate constitutional guarantees on health, housing, food, water and education into measurable outcomes, with Ruto stating Kenya could become a "prosperous, high-income, industrialised and globally competitive nation within one generation," even as many Kenyans say his 2022 campaign promises on jobs and lower living costs remain unfulfilled.
The National Assembly is preparing to resume sittings after a short recess beginning July 2, with the House Business Committee set to schedule legislative business amid heightened political activity and positioning ahead of next year's General Election.
The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning such remarks risk hurting Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the economy. The party acknowledged frustrations over governance, insecurity, and the shrinking democratic space, but said political messaging should not come at the expense of national economic interests.
The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning that such remarks risk hurting ordinary Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the country's economy. The party's statement came after opposition leaders made appeals to the international community over Kenya's political environment.
The Jubilee Party has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, arguing that discouraging travel and investment would damage the economy and hurt livelihoods across the tourism value chain including hospitality, tours, travel, transport and conservation sectors.
The Democracy for the Citizens Party secured a resounding victory in Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho winning 35,440 votes against UDA's 5,450 and other candidates' lower tallies. Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is leading a thanksgiving tour across the constituency's five wards on Friday, marking what DCP describes as a major political breakthrough in the Mt Kenya region.
An Infotrak survey found that 23 per cent of respondents prefer a Kalonzo Musyoka-Edwin Sifuna presidential ticket as the opposition's choice for the next General Election, ahead of other combinations tested, though 21 per cent remained undecided.
Fourteen suspects were arraigned in court on Monday after weekend violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu that left two people dead, several injured, nine motorcycles torched, and a police vehicle damaged. The National Police Service said those arrested face charges linked to the unrest and warned that anyone engaging in political violence would face the full force of the law.
Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has publicly challenged opposition leaders to end delays in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year's General Election.
President William Ruto and his allies are conducting lavish empowerment drives ahead of next year's General Election, with crowds gathering to receive cash handouts worth millions of shillings from politicians.
President William Ruto and his allies are rolling out lavish empowerment drives with cash handouts ahead of next year's General Election, with large crowds of elderly women and young people gathering to receive shares of millions of shillings.
The Interior Principal Secretary says the government is seeking to amend the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 to address emerging cyber threats driven by artificial intelligence, citing gaps in the existing legal framework. Kenya lost KSh29 billion to cyber attacks in 2024, nearly double the KSh15 billion in 2023, according to government data.
President William Ruto said at a school event in Meru that he will win re-election in next year's General Election, citing his development record and transformative agenda.