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General Election

Also known as: next General Election

2026-04-252026-08-24
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    A major political shift is looming in the country’s political landscape as critics of President William Ruto’s administration move to assemble a formidable coalition aimed at constraining his power and unseating him in next year’s General Election. …

    Political Tsunami? Opposition races to build mega coalition against Ruto in 2027

  3. Citizen Digital

    … 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); In a press briefing on May 12, 2026, Gachagua stated that DCP is working to strengthen its systems to become a formidable force in next year's General Election …

    Gachagua set to travel to the UK to mobilise election funds

  4. The Standard

    The National Police Service (NPS) has said it has an ambitious security modernization plan ahead of next year’s General Election, even as it seeks to strengthen training and expand police infrastructure to ensure a peaceful process. …

    IG Kanja: We'll roll out high-tech security plan ahead of election

  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned Kenyans against taking photos of their ballot papers during elections, saying the move threatens the secrecy of the vote as the country prepares for the next General Election. …

    IEBC plans phone ban at polling stations in 2027 election
  6. April 2026

  7. The Standard

    As next year’s General Election draws closer, President William Ruto’s administration finds itself under immense scrutiny over its handling of the national identity cards issuance, amid allegations of manipulation. …

    Game of numbers: Opposition, State clash over ID cards issuance
Politics

IEBC sets May 29, 2027 as official campaign start date

The News

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 →

Thursday 20 August

  1. IEBC sets May 29, 2027 as official campaign start date

    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 →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Opposition leader urges blocking of UDA agents from polling stations

    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 →

Friday 14 August

  1. Ruto accuses Uhuru of sponsoring united opposition

    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 →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Multi-sectoral panel to draft Beyond Vision 2030 Economic Plan

    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 →

  2. President Ruto dismisses tribal politics, urges national unity focus

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Broad-based government becomes political vehicle for 2027 election

    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 →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Political goonism threatens credible 2027 elections as police inactive

    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 →

  2. Political goonism threatens credible 2027 General Election

    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 →

  3. Kenya's 2027 presidential race shaped by regional alliances and vote thresholds

    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 →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Opposition leader Gachagua says internal disagreements healthy ahead of election

    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 →

Friday 7 August

  1. High Court orders Kenya general election for August 11, 2026

    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.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ruto defends national dialogue, challenges opposition in 2027

    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.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Azimio opposition coalition pursues unity as elections loom

    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.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

  1. Kenya's election misinformation spreads faster than verified facts

    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.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Kenya's inflation rises to 6.5 per cent, squeezing household incomes

    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.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Matiang'i criticizes Ruto's Vision 2030 dialogue as governance distraction

    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.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. Ruto unveils Vision 2030 successor amid low public trust

    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.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. National Assembly resumes sittings after recess, political heat rises

    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.

    28 July 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Jubilee warns against tourism boycott calls over economic impact

    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.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Jubilee Party warns against tourism boycott calls

    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.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 20 July

  1. Jubilee condemns Gachagua's call for tourists to boycott Kenya

    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.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

  1. DCP wins first National Assembly seat in Ol Kalou by-election

    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.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. DCP secures first National Assembly seat in Ol Kalou by-election

    Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho securing 35,440 votes ahead of UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah (5,450 votes). DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is to lead a thanksgiving tour across the constituency's five wards on Friday.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 13 July

  1. Infotrak poll: Kalonzo-Sifuna ticket leads opposition preferences

    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.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Fourteen suspects charged over Kisumu and Nyahururu violence

    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.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 6 July

  1. Muturi urges opposition unity on presidential candidate selection

    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.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Politicians splash cash ahead of 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.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Ruto and allies distribute cash ahead of next year's election

    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.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Government seeks amendments to cybercrime law against AI threats

    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.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Ruto confident opposition will lose next year's election

    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.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

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