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3 camps, one opposition: How parallel rallies expose cracks ahead of 2027 election showdown

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 24 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

The planned joint Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu this weekend is emerging as a major test of opposition unity, with separate political engagements by key leaders exposing competing strategies ahead of the 2027 General Election. The October 20, 2026 meeting between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi […]

The planned joint Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu this weekend is emerging as a major test of opposition unity, with separate political engagements by key leaders exposing competing strategies ahead of the 2027 General Election. The October 20, 2026 meeting between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi […]

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Kabando predicts court will overturn ban on live election results streaming

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 11 views

Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando has predicted that the Constitutional Court will overturn a law seeking to revoke the live streaming of election results ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Friday, October 23, 2026, Kabando argued that the proposed changes contravene the constitutional right […]

Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando has predicted that the Constitutional Court will overturn a law seeking to revoke the live streaming of election results ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Friday, October 23, 2026, Kabando argued that the proposed changes contravene the constitutional right […]

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Maraga opposes move to ban live streaming of election results

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 16 views

David Maraga

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has opposed proposed parliamentary changes seeking to bar the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from live-streaming election results. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Friday, October 23, 2026, Maraga said the Constitution requires Kenyaโ€™s electoral system to uphold accuracy, verifiability, security, accountability and transparency. โ€œThe […]

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has opposed proposed parliamentary changes seeking to bar the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from live-streaming election results. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Friday, October 23, 2026, Maraga said the Constitution requires Kenyaโ€™s electoral system to uphold accuracy, verifiability, security, accountability and transparency. โ€œThe […]

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Juma throws hat into KVF presidential race

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 13 views

"We have products such as Kenya Womenโ€™s Volleyball team, Malkia Strikers and Kenya menโ€™s volleyball team, Wafalme Stars teams which if positioned well, can attract more sponsors,โ€ averred Juma. Beach VolleyballFormer Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Secretary General Ben Juma has thrown his hat in the ring for the top leadership role in the National federation elections.Juma will vie for theโ€ฆ

"We have products such as Kenya Womenโ€™s Volleyball team, Malkia Strikers and Kenya menโ€™s volleyball team, Wafalme Stars teams which if positioned well, can attract more sponsors,โ€ averred Juma. Beach VolleyballFormer Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Secretary General Ben Juma has thrown his hat in the ring for the top leadership role in the National federation elections.Juma will vie for the presidential seat in next yearโ€™s National elections.Juma who served in the last regime and failed to vie for a seat in the last elections said he aims to redeem the...

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How MPsโ€™ decision on election livestreaming could affect Kenyaโ€™s 2027 races

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 19 views

The proposed changes would remove the legal requirement for IEBC to livestream results as they are announced at polling stations, raising questions about transparency and public scrutiny ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kenyaโ€™s preparations for the 2027 General Election have entered a new phase of debate after the National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) […]

The proposed changes would remove the legal requirement for IEBC to livestream results as they are announced at polling stations, raising questions about transparency and public scrutiny ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kenyaโ€™s preparations for the 2027 General Election have entered a new phase of debate after the National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) […]

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MP Recall – National Assembly Approve One-Third Voter Threshold, Bill Heads to Senate for Concurrence

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 20 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly has approved provisions in the Elections Amendment Bill requiring the concurrence of at least a third of registered voters in every ward to recall a National Assembly member, alongside a simple majority to determine the winner of a recall by-election, setting the stage for the Bill to return to the Senate.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly has approved provisions in the Elections Amendment Bill requiring the concurrence of at least a third of registered voters in every ward to recall a National Assembly member, alongside a simple majority to determine the winner of a recall by-election, setting the stage for the Bill to return to the Senate.

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How Ichungโ€™wahโ€™s Elections Bill exposes gaps in voter protection, accountability and transparency

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 31 views

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungโ€™wahโ€™s push to amend Kenyaโ€™s electoral laws has renewed scrutiny of gaps in voter protection, accountability of elected leaders and transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, was considered by MPs during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with debate focusing on […]

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungโ€™wahโ€™s push to amend Kenyaโ€™s electoral laws has renewed scrutiny of gaps in voter protection, accountability of elected leaders and transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, was considered by MPs during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with debate focusing on […]

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Kenyan newspapers review: How ODM plots to lock Sifuna out of Raila's strongholds ahead of 2027

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 19 views

Edwin SifunaODM

Kenyan newspapers on Friday, October 23, highlighted key political developments, including ODMโ€™s plans to limit Edwin Sifunaโ€™s influence in its strongholds.

Kenyan newspapers on Friday, October 23, highlighted key political developments, including ODMโ€™s plans to limit Edwin Sifunaโ€™s influence in its strongholds.

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MP Kitur dismisses Sifuna-Gachagua alliance as hopeless

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 23 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCP

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has dismissed the emerging political alliance between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing their engagement as inconsequential ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Thursday, October 23, 2026, Kitur argued that the two leaders needed to offer […]

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has dismissed the emerging political alliance between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing their engagement as inconsequential ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Thursday, October 23, 2026, Kitur argued that the two leaders needed to offer […]

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