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IEBC Completes Receipt of Authorised Party Officials Ahead of 2027 Races

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and VideosBy Faith Mwangi👁 27 views

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos IEBC Completes Receipt of Authorised Party Officials Ahead of 2027 Races The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has concluded receiving the names and specimen signatures of persons political parties have authorized to handle electoral matters ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. IEBC closed the exercise after setting a deadline for…

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IEBC Completes Receipt of Authorised Party Officials Ahead of 2027 Races

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has concluded receiving the names and specimen signatures of persons political parties have authorized to handle electoral matters ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. IEBC closed the exercise after setting a deadline for Thursday, October 15, 2026, for political parties intending to participate in the elections to submit […]

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Ida Odinga Endorsed for Running Mate in 2027, Presidency in 2032 

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: HivileoBy Precious Agesa👁 27 views

William RutoUDA

Social media personality Dr Cassypool has urged President William Ruto to consider Ida Odinga as his running mate in the 2027 General Election, arguing that the move would honour the legacy of her late husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a Facebook post published on Thursday, October 15, Cassypool called on Ruto to consider Ida for the running mate…

Social media personality Dr Cassypool has urged President William Ruto to consider Ida Odinga as his running mate in the 2027 General Election, arguing that the move would honour the legacy of her late husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

In a Facebook post published on Thursday, October 15, Cassypool called on Ruto to consider Ida for the running mate position in 2027 before backing her for the presidency in 2032.

“The noble way President William Ruto can honour the legacy of Raila Odinga is to make Mama Iddah Odinga as his running mate,” he stated.

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Wanasiasa wa upinzani na serikali washindana hafla ya Raila 

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: Taifa LeoBy Fatuma Bariki👁 34 views

William RutoUDAODM

HAFLA ya kuadhimisha mwaka mmoja tangu kifo cha aliyekuwa kiongozi wa ODM Raila Odinga iligeuka uwanja wa ushindani wa kisiasa kati ya viongozi wa upinzani na wale wanaounga mkono serikali jumuishi ya Rais William Ruto. Sherehe hizo zilifichua tofauti kuhusu urithi wa kisiasa wa Raila na mwelekeo ambao ODM inapaswa kuchukua kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027.

HAFLA ya kuadhimisha mwaka mmoja tangu kifo cha aliyekuwa kiongozi wa ODM Raila Odinga iligeuka uwanja wa ushindani wa kisiasa kati ya viongozi wa upinzani na wale wanaounga mkono serikali jumuishi ya Rais William Ruto.

Sherehe hizo zilifichua tofauti kuhusu urithi wa kisiasa wa Raila na mwelekeo ambao ODM inapaswa kuchukua kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027.

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Farmaajo warns Somalia’s disputed election plan could trigger civil conflict

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: News – Capital FMBy BRUHAN MAKONG👁 26 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15— Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has warned that the country’s disputed electoral process could deepen political divisions and trigger civil conflict, calling for an agreement on inclusive elections involving the federal government, regional states and opposition groups. Farmaajo’s warning followed the electoral commission’s announcement of a timetable for parliamentary elections on April 15, 2027, and…

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15— Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has warned that the country’s disputed electoral process could deepen political divisions and trigger civil conflict, calling for an agreement on inclusive elections involving the federal government, regional states and opposition groups.

Farmaajo’s warning followed the electoral commission’s announcement of a timetable for parliamentary elections on April 15, 2027, and a presidential vote on May 15, 2027, a move that has drawn opposition from political leaders who say the process lacks broad consensus.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Farmaajo condemned what he described as a “unilateral decision by a one-sided electoral commission” and accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration of pursuing elections without the agreement of federal member states and opposition leaders.

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Who controls AI in Africa? The governance gap Kenya must confront before 2027

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Lavender Kusimba👁 26 views

As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising questions about who controls political information, whose voices are represented online and how citizens can distinguish genuine public opinion from content manufactured by algorithms. The challenge extends beyond election campaigns. AI systems increasingly influence how people access information, […]

As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising questions about who controls political information, whose voices are represented online and how citizens can distinguish genuine public opinion from content manufactured by algorithms. The challenge extends beyond election campaigns. AI systems increasingly influence how people access information, […]

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Matteo Marchisio assumes IFAD Country Director role in Kenya

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: News – Capital FMBy BRUHAN MAKONG👁 33 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 — The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has appointed Matteo Marchisio as its new Country Director and Representative to Kenya, with the next phase of cooperation set to take shape as the organisation prepares a new country strategy in 2027. Marchisio formally assumed office on Thursday after presenting his credentials to Prime Cabinet Secretary and…

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 — The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has appointed Matteo Marchisio as its new Country Director and Representative to Kenya, with the next phase of cooperation set to take shape as the organisation prepares a new country strategy in 2027.

Marchisio formally assumed office on Thursday after presenting his credentials to Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, marking the start of his tenure in a partnership that has supported Kenya’s agricultural and rural development for nearly five decades.

The incoming director’s priorities include strengthening climate-resilient agriculture, improving smallholder farmers’ productivity, expanding agribusiness and creating economic opportunities in rural communities.

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TRA Announces Hotel Classification Exercise Starting October 26

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Damaris Gatwiri👁 20 views

The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) will begin a national classification and grading exercise for hotels and other tourism establishments in Nairobi and selected counties on October 26, 2026. In a public notice, the authority said the exercise would cover Nairobi and Kiambu counties from October 26 to December 4, 2026. The exercise will then move to Nakuru and Baringo counties…

The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) will begin a national classification and grading exercise for hotels and other tourism establishments in Nairobi and selected counties on October 26, 2026.

In a public notice, the authority said the exercise would cover Nairobi and Kiambu counties from October 26 to December 4, 2026.

The exercise will then move to Nakuru and Baringo counties from December 6 to 18, before proceeding to the Central and Mount Kenya regions from January 11 to February 15, 2027.

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Ruto: I will defeat united opposition in 2027

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy PCS👁 24 views

William RutoUDA

I will defeat my competitors in the 2027 election whether they unite or vie for the presidency separately, President William Ruto has declared. The President said his critics were wasting their time by worrying how to unite, saying they will lose the next election either way. “Even if they unite to the last man, I will defeat them because unity…

I will defeat my competitors in the 2027 election whether they unite or vie for the presidency separately, President William Ruto has declared.

The President said his critics were wasting their time by worrying how to unite, saying they will lose the next election either way.

“Even if they unite to the last man, I will defeat them because unity without an agenda for Kenyans will not win them votes,” he pointed out.

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Ruto’s Bondo absence, ODM divisions and Sifuna wave: What it means for 2027

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 27 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDAODM

President William Ruto’s absence from the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death in Bondo has opened a new chapter in the political contest over the late former Prime Minister’s legacy, with questions emerging over the President’s relationship with Nyanza, divisions within ODM and the growing profile of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. The October 15, 2026, […]

President William Ruto’s absence from the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death in Bondo has opened a new chapter in the political contest over the late former Prime Minister’s legacy, with questions emerging over the President’s relationship with Nyanza, divisions within ODM and the growing profile of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. The October 15, 2026, […]

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