Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

Kenya: Shifting alliances and rising tensions ahead of 2027

58 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kenya opposition leaders meet to coordinate 2027 election strategy

Political activity in Kenya is intensifying as the 2027 General Election approaches, characterized by shifting alliances and regional power struggles. President William Ruto has formed a formal coalition with the Orange

Electoral reform and legal challenges in Kenya and Nigeria

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Kenya prepares for 2027 elections with court ruling and satellite plans

In Kenya, the People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms, led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, proposed four amendments to the Elections Amendment Bill to protect the 2027 General Election. These proposals include the

Kenya IEBC CEO recruitment process

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Kenya IEBC defends inclusion of foreign applicants in CEO recruitment

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) initiated a recruitment process for the position of Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CS/CEO). To manage the process, including advertisement, verifi

Kenyan political dispute over 2022 election legitimacy

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Political tensions rise in Nigeria and Kenya ahead of 2027 elections

Political tensions in Kenya have escalated following remarks by former President Uhuru Kenyatta questioning the legitimacy of the 2022 General Election. Kenyatta suggested that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga

Kenya electoral reform legislative process

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Kenya National Assembly clarifies election livestreaming provisions

In September 2026, Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi prepared to introduce the Elections Amendment Bill to reform presidential result handling before the 2027 General Election. Supported by the People’s Coalition on Ele

United Democratic Alliance party nominations in Kenya

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: United Democratic Alliance sets ward-level election dates in Kenya

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has initiated a series of internal nomination and election processes in Kenya. Initially, the party established specific nomination dates for the Migwani Ward Member of County Assembl

Kenya gender representation and 2027 election preparations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Kenya pushes for gender equality and girls' rights ahead of 2027 elections

As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, political activity and institutional efforts regarding gender representation are increasing. Individual candidates have begun declaring intentions to run for Women Represen