By KPC Reporter Over 2.6 million new voters have been added to Kenya’s Register following the conclusion of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) Phase 1. The exercise was conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) between 30th March and 28th April 2026. Of the 2,612,725, a total of 2,345,476 were registered during […]

By Rosemary Mong’ina A group of elders from the Abatondo clan in Nyaribari Chache has endorsed Communication Authority (CA) board member Okeng’o Nyambane to run for the MP seat in the 2027 General Election. The elders cited Nyambane’s leadership, integrity and commitment to community development. Speaking in Ibeno Ward, elder Charles Ongaki said the decision […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has formally unveiled the list of candidates cleared to vie in its forthcoming National Elections, set for April 18th, 2026. The announcement, signed by Secretary General Akelo M.T. Misori on March 19th, signals the start of a decisive campaign period for one of […]

By Shem Onderi You hold all the secrets of the voter.Emotions surge the moment he steps in,Sometimes uncontrollable,Sometimes leading him to the wrong choice. Some see the time in the booth as too short,Too fleeting to make the right decision.The booth stands small, silent, alone—A place for the voter to be alone. Voices in the […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has launched early preparations for the 2027 General Election following a Central Committee meeting held in Kilifi County on January Monday. In a statement issued after the meeting, the party said it had reviewed its political, organisational and strategic standing, resolving to begin structured preparations immediately rather […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) yesterday rolled out a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as part of its preparations for the 2027 General Election. IEBC Chairperson Erustus Edung Ethekon, HSC, said the registration drive is at the core of the country’s democratic process, describing it as the moment when […]

By Victor Bwire The politics of the 2027 general election are already with us, intense, tension-filled, and marked by misinformation, manipulation, and rising intolerance. This election season is shaping up to be characterized by extreme political rhetoric, insults, misuse of state power, and, most alarmingly, threats to freedom of expression, particularly targeting social media platforms. […]

By Francis Orina Kenya is staring at a possible constitutional crisis due to delays to constitute and operationalize the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), two lawyers have said. Lawyers Danstan Omari and Victor Swanya said the clock is fast ticking towards the 2027 general elections and Kenyans should be worried if IEBC will have […]