AI, Goonism Threaten 2027 Poll
Kenya’s 2027 election could face a new and dangerous threat as the misuse of artificial intelligence and rising political goonism emerge as major concerns ahead of the polls. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is engaging county…
Who Stole The Votes?
For years, Kenyans have been told who won their elections. Now, a former insider is claiming he knows how one of those victories was secured , raising a chilling question, were the votes ever counted the way Kenyans believed? Former Cabinet Secretary…
2027 Polls: Will Kenya Go Offline?
Kenya could be heading for an election where the internet goes dark and journalists face tighter restrictions, with a new Thomson Reuters Foundation report warning that media and internet shutdowns could become more common during the 2027 General…
Kenya to Vote on August 10, 2027
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially set Tuesday, August 10, 2027, as the date for Kenya’s next General Election, setting the stage for a 12-month countdown to the polls. The commission has also gazetted key legal…
Funding Gap Puts 2027 Polls at Risk
The gazettement of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) campaign financing and election observation regulations has renewed focus on the commission’s preparedness for the 2027 General Election, particularly its…
IEBC sets strict timelines ahead of 2027 General Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC, has intensified preparations for the 2027 General Election, setting out key timelines and financial regulations that political parties and candidates will be required to follow ahead of the…
15 Leaders Face 2027 Poll Ban
More than 15 politicians are at risk of being barred from contesting in the 2027 General Election for allegedly violating the Electoral Code of Conduct. The Registrar of Political Parties has issued a stern warning that political leaders who breach the…
Debate over proposed electoral law changes
A fresh debate has emerged over proposed amendments to Kenya’s electoral laws, with political leaders and governance experts warning that the changes must not undermine transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. The proposals, which could…
2027 Polls to Proceed, Court Rules
The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to postpone Kenya’s 2027 General Election, affirming that the polls will proceed as scheduled in August 2027. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the court found that there is no constitutional or legal…