Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has undergone multiple leadership transitions since 2017, each shaping public trust in the electoral process. From the resignation of commissioners after the disputed 2017 polls to the recent exit of CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan in 2026, these changes highlight the Commission’s ongoing struggle…
Nairobi, Kenya – The resignation of Marjan Hussein Marjan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marks a significant leadership change at the electoral body just 18 months before the 2027 General Election. A Leadership Transition at a Critical Time Marjan’s departure comes at a…
Nairobi, Kenya – Several months after the passing of Raila Odinga, the Azimio La Umoja coalition party has held its first major meeting, resolving to implement key changes in its leadership structure as it prepares for the 2027 General Election. Leadership Changes The coalition resolved to appoint Wiper Party leader…
Kisumu, Kenya – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has clarified that the party is not seeking to displace Deputy President Kithure Kindiki amid ongoing dialogue within the broad-based leadership pact. Speaking during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme in Kisumu…
Nairobi, Kenya – Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has issued a strong call for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, rejecting suggestions that the party should shelve its ambitions and rally behind President William Ruto. Speaking on the party’s future following the…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has reaffirmed its position that ongoing talks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) must culminate in a fair division of national leadership and resources. Speaking during a roadside rally in Dandora on Sunday, ODM chairperson and Homa Bay governor Gladys…
Nairobi, Kenya – Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i has strongly dismissed claims by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that he is responsible for the challenges facing Kenya’s Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Matiang’i instead pointed to what he termed as the current administration’s incompetence in managing the education sector. The…
Nairobi, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has intensified his campaign efforts in support of President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party vehicle for the 2027 General Elections. On Tuesday, Mudavadi engaged a delegation of more than 200 supporters under the banner of…
Mombasa, Kenya – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged legislators to give priority to pension funding, warning that a majority of current Members of Parliament may not return after the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the 2026 National Assembly Legislative Retreat, Wetangula cited findings from a pensions and actuarial…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has unveiled plans to review constituency and ward boundaries using a phased approach, citing legal, constitutional, and operational constraints that have delayed the exercise beyond stipulated timelines. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon emphasized that…