Nairobi, Kenya – The Jubilee Party has strongly opposed a directive by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) requiring voters registered after 2012 to re-register, warning the move could undermine the integrity of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Nkareta, Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta accused the ruling…
Leo Wamuthende, the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, has declined to take the witness stand in an ongoing election petition challenging his victory, opting instead to rely on his sworn affidavit. The move has been strongly opposed by the petitioner, Newton Kariuki, who has filed an application seeking to…
Tubi Mohamed Tubi of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been elected Member of Parliament for Isiolo South Constituency, securing 7,352 votes in a closely watched by-election that pitted him against his sister, Bina Tubi of the Jubilee Party. A Family Rivalry The by-election was triggered by the death of…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced full preparedness for the upcoming February 26, 2026 by-elections, assuring voters that all materials, technology, and personnel are in place as the country heads into the mini-poll. Four Vacant Seats to Be Filled According to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, the…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary, effective immediately. In a statement released on Thursday, IEBC confirmed that Sunkuli, who currently serves as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, will hold the…
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 – 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…
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…
Ballot boxes and other sensitive materials from the Mbeere North Constituency by-election held last year were on Tuesday transferred to the custody of the Embu High Court, in preparation for a potential recount during the pending election petition. The transfer, overseen by Deputy Chief Magistrate Mercy Kinyua, involved 134 ballot…