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Kenya's bicameral legislature, which passed the Elections Amendment Bill removing livestreaming requirements for 2027 election results.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is banking on his support for President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027 to strengthen his claim to succeed him five years later, as he seeks to turn decades of political experience and regional influence into a national presidential b …
Wetang'ula's 2032 ambition and the battle for Western KenyaThe Standard
… eeks to have a legislative proposal to amend articles 99(2) and 193(2) of the Constitution, as well as section 24(2) and 25(2) of the Elections Act, Cap. 7 of the Laws of Kenya, to bar persons who have served as Governors from either being Senators or Members of National Assembly …
Bill to stop governors from vying for other seats immediately after leaving office before SenateThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize A day after the National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. …
MP's move to block presidential results livestreaming draws backlashCitizen Digital
… In a statement issued on Friday, October 23, the party called on the Senate and the National Assembly Mediation Committee to reinstate the legal requirement compelling the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to live-stream results from all polling stations. …
Babu Owino's party wants IEBC compelled to livestream election results from polling stationsCitizen Digital
Ichung’wah says Election Amendment Bill retains live-streaming of election results By Joseph Muia October 23, 2026 06:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah s …
Ichung’wah says Election Amendment Bill retains live-streaming of election resultsCitizen Digital
‘There is no miracle,’ Wetangula says impossible for first-time Senator to become President By Citizen Reporter October 23, 2026 05:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang' …
‘There is no miracle,’ Wetangula says impossible for first-time Senator to become PresidentCapital News
… However, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed claims that MPs removed the live-streaming requirement, accusing politicians of spreading propaganda to mislead Kenyans. …
High Court takes up petition on live presidential results streamingCitizen Digital
… The petitioner lawyer John Muremi Njomo, wants the court to issue conservatory orders restraining the National Assembly and the Senate from presenting the Elections (Amendment) (No. …
Petition filed to stop Parliament from scrapping live-streaming of election resultsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed claims that MPs have removed the requirement for live streaming of election results. …
Election live-streaming not scrapped in new Bill, Ichung’wah clarifiesCitizen Digital
Wetang’ula takes aim at Sifuna, says presidency cannot come 'overnight' By Citizen Reporter October 23, 2026 12:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Farouk Kibet …
Wetang’ula takes aim at Sifuna, says presidency cannot come 'overnight'Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has declared he will pursue an independent political path in Bungoma ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, breaking with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula over succession, accountability and development priorities, though maintaining shared support for President Ruto nationally.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has declared he will pursue an independent political path in Bungoma ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, breaking with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula over succession, accountability and development priorities, though maintaining shared support for President Ruto nationally.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
Members of the National Assembly have rejected an amendment addressing a legal defect in Section 39(1G) of the Elections Act, which requires the IEBC to livestream results from polling stations but states those results are for public information only and cannot form the basis of a final declaration. The High Court declared the provision unconstitutional in 2018, a finding upheld by the Court of Appeal in 2023, raising questions about how results will be relayed during the 2027 General Election.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Senegal's prime minister called for dialogue after the opposition Pastef party rejected a 2026 revised budget bill in a legislative finance committee, threatening the country's ability to manage its public-sector debt estimated at 132 percent of GDP.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba announced he will not seek re-election on President Ruto's UDA ticket in 2027, part of a wider trend of Mt Kenya leaders leaving the ruling party. He said he will spend two months consulting constituents before choosing a new party, with reports suggesting a move to the People's Party of Kenya.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders have warned Parliament against interfering with the IEBC's autonomy, stating they will announce polling station results in the 2027 General Election if the commission is banned from livestreaming results. They view recent electoral laws amendments as an attempt to arm-twist the IEBC, despite a High Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the national tallying and verification process.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto dismissed allegations that the government plans to ban the livestreaming of election results, calling the claims propaganda and accusing opposition leaders of spreading misinformation. The National Assembly also dismissed the claims, stating that amendments it passed retained the requirement for the IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming election results.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for enforceable guidelines to govern livestreaming during the 2027 General Election, citing disruptions during the 2022 results announcement that fueled suspicion and eroded public trust. He wants the Ministry of Information, Media Council of Kenya, political parties and the IEBC to agree on a protocol guaranteeing public access to electoral information and requiring clear explanations for any livestream interruptions.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto praised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for recognising his administration's development projects in Ukambani, particularly road construction. Ruto made the remarks during a four-day development tour of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties, where he commissioned infrastructure projects and announced additional investments in roads, water supply and land ownership.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
The State Department for Parliamentary Affairs has clarified that the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, retains the requirement for the IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming election results ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing reports that amendments had removed the provision.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MP Njeri Maina has opened Skinly, a beauty and lifestyle business in Nairobi offering skincare products, facial analysis, beauty therapy, spa services and fashion items. The venture, which has employed six people under 25, combines her interests in skincare and fashion.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is leveraging his support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027 to strengthen his presidential ambitions for 2032, building on decades of political experience and regional influence in Western Kenya.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Bill before the Senate seeks to bar individuals who have served as Governors from vying for election as Members of Parliament or Members of County Assembly for five years immediately after leaving office, through amendments to the Constitution and Elections Act.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which removes the legal requirement for livestreaming election results. Political leaders, lawyers, and civil society groups have opposed the change, warning it threatens electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election and weakens safeguards for voter choice.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Mwananchi Party has opposed proposed changes to Kenya's electoral laws that would remove the mandatory live-streaming of election results at polling stations, calling on the Senate and National Assembly Mediation Committee to reinstate the legal requirement for the IEBC to livestream results from all polling stations.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament clarified that it deleted Clause 22 of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, thereby retaining the requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results announced at polling stations, addressing public concerns about electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed the possibility of a first-time Member of Parliament winning the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Kenya's political history shows all former presidents gained adequate political experience before seeking the top seat.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has certified as urgent a petition by advocate John Muremi Njomo challenging changes to the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2024, specifically whether Parliament removed the requirement for live transmission of presidential election results. The National Assembly Majority Leader has denied that amendments removed the live-streaming provision.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
A lawyer has filed a petition at Milimani High Court seeking to stop Parliament from forwarding an Elections Amendment Bill to the President if it removes the requirement for live-streaming election results announced at polling stations. The petition challenges Clause 22 of Senate Bill No. 29 of 2024, which would repeal the live-streaming obligation under the Elections Act.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has dismissed claims that MPs removed the live-streaming requirement for election results, stating that neither the Senate nor the National Assembly tampered with the provision. Section 39(1G) of the Elections Act requires the IEBC to establish a mechanism for live streaming results as announced at polling stations, and this requirement remains unchanged.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, speaking in Bungoma, told young politicians aspiring to the presidency that leadership requires experience, national networks, and years of political engagement rather than sudden entry into politics. He cited Kenya's political history, referencing founding President Jomo Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as examples of leaders who rose to prominence after years of political involvement.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former Law Society of Kenya chairperson has urged Parliament to publish the approved text of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, and clarify whether it guarantees public livestreaming of polling-station results. The statement noted that Clause 22 of the published Bill does not expressly require livestreaming, retaining only electronic transmission and online publication provisions, and asked Parliament to clarify whether this omission survived MPs' amendments.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Assembly has passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which removes the legal requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to livestream election results as they are announced at polling stations, sparking debate over transparency and public access ahead of the 2027 General Election.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto proposed exempting workers earning up to Ksh.32,333 monthly from PAYE tax, but the plan will also abolish the Ksh.2,400 monthly personal relief currently available to all employees regardless of income level.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civic youth organisation Taifa Mpya has called on President William Ruto to reject the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, warning that removing the mandatory livestreaming of election results could undermine transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. The group's chairman said the move weakens a safeguard that allows Kenyans to follow results as announced, with reforms in place since 2016.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which removes the legal requirement for the IEBC to livestream election results. Opposition leaders, lawyers and civil society groups have warned the move threatens electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing constitutional requirements for transparency and accountability.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly approved amendments to the Elections Amendment Bill requiring at least one-third of registered voters in every ward to support recall of a National Assembly member, with a simple majority needed to win a recall by-election. The Bill now returns to the Senate for consideration before proceeding through mediation to reconcile differences between the two Houses.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly has called on the Executive to urgently intervene and end the ongoing university lecturers' strike, which continues to disrupt learning in public universities. The strike, now in its 20th day, centres on the implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the Ministry of Education says it is engaging stakeholders to break the deadlock.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Universities Academic Staff Union and allied unions, representing approximately 30,000 university employees, have petitioned Parliament over the government's failure to provide funding commitment for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement, as lecturers' strike continues. The unions accuse the Ministry of Education and IPUCCF of failing to honour previous return-to-work agreements and are seeking parliamentary intervention to secure funding and address salary payments for public university employees.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singoei says real-time transmission of election results promotes transparency and international confidence in Kenya's elections, and that technological challenges should be addressed through improvements rather than scrapping the system.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders paid tribute to veteran politician Burudi Nabwera at his funeral service, calling for tolerance, mutual respect, and national unity while urging Kenyans to embrace mature politics and shun insults. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi described Nabwera as an accomplished diplomat and public servant, urging leaders to separate political competition from personal hostility.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →