News

Kenyan political news

Election news ยท 2,571 stories ยท page 272 of 286

861 stories this week48 Kenyan outlets4 hours ago latest story
Image: KBC Digital
Election

MCK call for accurate information ahead of 2027 races

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Christine Muchira👁 27 views

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for timely, accurate and accessible information ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that gaps in information can fuel misinformation and undermine public trust. Speaking at the Information and Data for Accountability (IDUA) forum, MCK Chairman Maina Muiruri said the growth of digital platforms had created new challenges in the fight againstโ€ฆ

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for timely, accurate and accessible information ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that gaps in information can fuel misinformation and undermine public trust.

Speaking at the Information and Data for Accountability (IDUA) forum, MCK Chairman Maina Muiruri said the growth of digital platforms had created new challenges in the fight against misinformation, particularly through the formation of online echo chambers.

“Digital platforms built to connect us have also built echo chambers where misinformation spreads. They reinforce what we already believe rather than challenge us with what is true,” said Muiruri.

Read Full Article at KBC Digital View full page →

Image: KBC Digital
Election

MCK calls for accurate information ahead of 2027 races

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Christine Muchira👁 23 views

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for timely, accurate and accessible information ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that gaps in information can fuel misinformation and undermine public trust. Speaking at the Information and Data for Accountability (IDUA) forum, MCK Chairman Maina Muiruri said the growth of digital platforms had created new challenges in the fight againstโ€ฆ

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for timely, accurate and accessible information ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that gaps in information can fuel misinformation and undermine public trust.

Speaking at the Information and Data for Accountability (IDUA) forum, MCK Chairman Maina Muiruri said the growth of digital platforms had created new challenges in the fight against misinformation, particularly through the formation of online echo chambers.

“Digital platforms built to connect us have also built echo chambers where misinformation spreads. They reinforce what we already believe rather than challenge us with what is true,” said Muiruri.

Read Full Article at KBC Digital View full page →

Image: Citizen Digital
Election

Blinded by power! Jubilee hits back at Ruto after attacking Uhuru

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 35 views

William RutoUDAJubilee

The Jubilee party has fired back at President William Ruto over remarks he made against his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. President Ruto, during a church service in Taita Taveta on Sunday, went for Uhuru's jugular, accusing him of sparking confusion after revealing that the 2022 elections were bungled against the late Raila Odinga. "You cannot be a leader yet you goโ€ฆ

The Jubilee party has fired back at President William Ruto over remarks he made against his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta.

President Ruto, during a church service in Taita Taveta on Sunday, went for Uhuru's jugular, accusing him of sparking confusion after revealing that the 2022 elections were bungled against the late Raila Odinga.

"You cannot be a leader yet you go to a gathering while drunk. You also tell other leaders not to use drugs yet you are confused," Ruto remarked.

Read Full Article at Citizen Digital View full page →

Election

Ruto backs Sh2.2tn Lamu refinery despite court battle

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 28 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – President William Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region. The President said the project would be formally launched on Wednesday, September 30, with the groundbreaking ceremony expected to mark theโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – President William Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region.

The President said the project would be formally launched on Wednesday, September 30, with the groundbreaking ceremony expected to mark the start of construction of what the government says will become a major regional petroleum and industrial hub.

โ€œWe will have a refinery that will unite at least eight countries which will be constructed in Lamu and give us a chance for investment of about Sh2 trillion and give employment opportunities of 60,000,โ€ President Ruto said.

Read Full Article at News โ€“ Capital FM Kenya View full page →

Election

DCI rejects report linking officer to alleged election materials interception

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy BRUHAN MAKONG👁 21 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 โ€” The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected as โ€œfalse and misleadingโ€ a report linking its officers to the alleged interception of a vehicle at the Uganda border and confiscation of election-related materials. The DCI said no officer was involved in the alleged incident, disputing claims that three occupants of the vehicle were questioned andโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 โ€” The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected as โ€œfalse and misleadingโ€ a report linking its officers to the alleged interception of a vehicle at the Uganda border and confiscation of election-related materials.

The DCI said no officer was involved in the alleged incident, disputing claims that three occupants of the vehicle were questioned and that voter registration materials belonging to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) were seized.

The Directorate also denied claims that one of its officers was investigating alleged electoral malpractice, was warned to abandon the matter or face transfer, and was subsequently moved to DCI headquarters.

Read Full Article at News โ€“ Capital FM Kenya View full page →

Image: The Standard Politics
Election

Jubilee accuses President Ruto of hypocrisy

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 32 views

William RutoUDAJubilee

Jubilee Party has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy after he appeared to respond to remarks by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church service.

Jubilee Party has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy after he appeared to respond to remarks by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church service.

Read Full Article at The Standard Politics View full page →

Image: Citizen Digital
Election

Police officer sustains severe injuries after suspect attacked him during arrest

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 18 views

TEP

A dramatic police raid in Busia County turned violent after a wanted suspect attacked police officers, severely wounding a constable and slicing a police rifle before being subdued. The chaotic scene unfolded in Butula, when a contingent of officers from the Bumala Police Station rushed to reinforce their colleagues at the Murumba Police Post. The combined team was attempting toโ€ฆ

A dramatic police raid in Busia County turned violent after a wanted suspect attacked police officers, severely wounding a constable and slicing a police rifle before being subdued.

The chaotic scene unfolded in Butula, when a contingent of officers from the Bumala Police Station rushed to reinforce their colleagues at the Murumba Police Post.

The combined team was attempting to apprehend 36-year-old Stephen Ouma Okinda, a fugitive who had been on the run since assaulting his father last week.

Read Full Article at Citizen Digital View full page →

Election

IEBC expands diaspora voter registration to 26 countries

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 42 views

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expanded its diaspora voter registration from the current 12 to 26 countries in a move aimed at making more Kenyans living abroad to participate in the August 2027 General Elections. The commission at the same time has denied allegations appearing in sections of the media claiming that it is illegally registering votersโ€ฆ

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expanded its diaspora voter registration from the current 12 to 26 countries in a move aimed at making more Kenyans living abroad to participate in the August 2027 General Elections.

The commission at the same time has denied allegations appearing in sections of the media claiming that it is illegally registering voters from neighboring countries.

In a statement, the Commission chairman Erastus Ethekon pointed out that Kenyans in diaspora also deserve to participate in the forthcoming elections as part of their constitutional obligations.

Read Full Article at NTV Kenya View full page →