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14 h. ago Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Supreme Court has struck out a petition seeking interpretation of the date for Kenya’s next General Election, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the application was procedurally defective. In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome held that Petition […] The post Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Koome touts automation success as she hosts Ethiopia’s Supreme Court

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has highlighted Kenya’s strides in judicial automation and digitisation while hosting Ethiopia’s Federal Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Tewodros Kebede, for a study tour in Nairobi. Speaking during the engagement themed “Regional Experience Sharing on Integrated Case Management System and Electronic Record Management”, Koome welcomed […] The post Koome touts automation success as she hosts Ethiopia’s Supreme Court appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon Dismisses Rigging Fears, 2027 Poll to Be Free and Fair

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has sought to assure Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, and credible dismissing fears of rigging as unfounded and ‘impossible.’ Ethekon was speaking in Nairobi during a roundtable discussion between IEBC, Kenya Editors Guild, Kenya Union of […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon Dismisses Rigging Fears, 2027 Poll to Be Free and Fair appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago CS Ruku Dismisses Rigging Claims, Says Development Will Secure Ruto Second Term

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that President William Ruto plans to rig the 2027 General Election, describing the allegations as baseless and politically driven. Speaking during a government outreach event in Chakaleri, Mwatate, Ruku urged politicians to stop peddling what he termed as falsehoods and instead […] The post CS Ruku Dismisses Rigging Claims, Says Development Will Secure Ruto Second Term appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Party politics taking shape in Nakuru ahead of 2027 elections

NAKURU, Kenya, Aug 5 – Party politics in Nakuru is taking shape way ahead of the 2027 general elections with politicians allied to Kenya Kwanza’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) forging a joint force against perceived opponents. This became evident during 3-day visit by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki when a high-powered brigade de-campaigned party members pledging […]

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1 week ago High Court rejects Paradigm Initiative’s bid to join Data Protection Case as Friend of the Court

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 5 – An application by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) to participate in a data protection case against X Corp (formerly Twitter) as an Amicus Curiae (Friend of the Court) has been dismissed by the High Court in Nairobi. In the case before the court, the petitioner, Felix Kibet,  sued X Corp, the Attorney […]

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1 week ago “Cartels Won’t Scare Me”: Mohammed Ali Declares Independence Ahead of 2027

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has reiterated his political independence before the 2027 General Election, avowing that individuals or parties shall not determine his next move. While addressing Mombasa residents on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Ali said that his future direction shall be determined by the people’s will and his conscience. “Nobody can control me. My name is Mohammed Ali,” he said. “ I came to Nyali without a party. I came independent, and people chose me for who I am.” In a post shared on his X account the following day, Ali added a cryptic message that hinted at a The post “Cartels Won’t Scare Me”: Mohammed Ali Declares Independence Ahead of 2027 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Gachagua Urges Diaspora Women to Run in 2027: “Don’t Wait for Appointments”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyan women in the diaspora to to enter politics confidently ahead of the 2027 General Election. He invited them to stop waiting to be appointed and instead run for elective positions in a bid to help reform Kenya’s stricken political landscape. Speaking on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at a diaspora convention in Richardson, Dallas, Texas, Gachagua said the country is suffering from a crisis of leadership triggered by economic stagnation, corruption, and police brutality. He observed that Kenya requires fresh voices, especially women, to steer a new course. “For the women, as The post Gachagua Urges Diaspora Women to Run in 2027: “Don’t Wait for Appointments” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Amisi, Sifuna threaten mass ODM walkout if Raila endorses Ruto for 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 — Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have vowed to lead a mass walkout from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if the party endorses President William Ruto’s re‑election bid in 2027. Speaking during a women empowerment fundraiser in Lukhome, Trans Nzoia County, on Sunday, the two leaders rallied […] The post Amisi, Sifuna threaten mass ODM walkout if Raila endorses Ruto for 2027 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Abduba Dida’s Wife Amina Halake Steps Out of the Shadows to Seek Kenya’s Top Seat

Amina Halake, wife of former presidential contender Mohammed Abduba Dida, has thrown her hat into the ring for Kenya’s top seat in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a televised interview on TV47, Halake revealed that she now leads the Alliance for Real Change (ARC) party, taking over the reins from her husband. “I am the party leader for Alliance for Real Change, not my husband Abduba Dida,” she stated. Halake said the time has come for Kenya to be led by a woman, adding that citizens are increasingly frustrated by the state of the nation. “This is the time The post Abduba Dida’s Wife Amina Halake Steps Out of the Shadows to Seek Kenya’s Top Seat appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago IEBC seeking Supreme Court advisory on boundary delimitation process

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 19 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it is seeking a Supreme Court advisory on the boundary delimitation process. Speaking during the first press conference since being sworn in on Saturday, the commission’s chairperson Edung Ethekon stated that this follows legal advice from the Attorney General after timelines for […] The post IEBC seeking Supreme Court advisory on boundary delimitation process appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago Mudavadi Hits out at Leaders Brazenly Vowing to secure Ruto’s 2027 Reelection through ‘stealing’

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has distanced President William Ruto’s administration from recent inflammatory remarks made by some Kenya Kwanza leaders, asserting that the 2027 General Election will be won through a democratic process. Addressing residents in Malava constituency, Kakamega on Friday during an Economic Empowerment Programme, Mudavadi condemned those stating that […] The post Mudavadi Hits out at Leaders Brazenly Vowing to secure Ruto’s 2027 Reelection through ‘stealing’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago IEBC stares at Budget Cuts Ahead of 2027 Elections: CS Mbadi

I know IEBC is complaining, but they must be more efficient - CS Mbadi

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last month Court Rejects Bid to Detain Gachagua’s Allies Over Terrorism Charges

Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wanjiku Thiga and Peter Kinyanjui, popularly known as Kawanjiru, have been released on bail. The Kahawa court on Wednesday offered each of the DCP Youth officials bond terms of Ksh200,000 with a surety of the same amount. Alternatively, they could secure their freedom by paying a cash bail of Ksh50,000 and providing one contact person. Magistrate Gideon Kiage ruled that there was no sufficient or reasonable cause to detain the two for further time, along with other protesters who were also arraigned. The Magistrate observed that even though Wanjiku Thiga and Peter Kinyanjui The post Court Rejects Bid to Detain Gachagua’s Allies Over Terrorism Charges appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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