Live updates from Mbeere North, Malava, Kasipul and Baringo as voting ends
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has completed tallying and counting of votes in 22 areas where by-elections were held....
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has completed tallying and counting of votes in 22 areas where by-elections were held....
UDA's Ahmed Maalim Hassan won the Banissa Constituency by-election with 10,431 votes, defeating UPA's Nurdin Maalim Mohamed. Read more on the decisive victory....
Homa Bay County Police Commander Lawrence Koilim has confirmed the recovery of a firearm belonging to MP Peter Kaluma’s bodyguard, which went missing after the legislator was attacked at the...
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has expressed profound disappointment over the conduct of former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, who became involved in a physical...
The mini-polls were triggered by the appointment of Geoffrey Ruku as Public Service Cabinet Secretary, replacing Justin Muturi, who was dismissed in March....
According to IEBC, a total of ten candidates participated in the Kasipul parliamentary elections held on Thursday, November 27....
Leonard Muthende of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been declared the MP-elect for Mbeere North after winning Thursday’s by-election with 15,802 votes....
For over 15 years, Wetang'ula has dominated the politics of Kabuchai and Bungoma, winning successive elections and pulling strings for his FORD Kenya candidates...
ODM's Boyd Were won the Kasipu by-election with 16,819 votes, defeating rival Philip Aroko. Read more on the victory, celebrations, and his commitment to Kasipul....
ODM's Moses Omondi Okoth won the Ugunja by-election with 9,437 votes, solidifying the party's hold on the constituency despite a low voter turnout....
Nyaribo is facing the charges of gross violation of the constitution and abuse of office....
Kithure Kindiki voices confidence in UDA’s Wamuthende as Mbeere North tallying continues amid tension and a brief disruption at Siakago Town Hall....
The case of Githuka v. Njau highlights that if a landowner does not assert their ownership, the law will grant the property to a long-term occupant who is actually using it....
The plan draws from incidents such as the February 1, 2024, explosion at an unlicensed liquefied petroleum gas depot in Mradi, Embakasi, where a truck loaded with cylinders detonated....
Questions have been raised on whether candidates can still face electoral repercussions if they are linked to violence during or before the polls....
ODM party officials were chased away from Nyatwere Polling Station after they were caught doing party mobilisation. They were reminded to go more than 400m away....
The organisation’s structure is designed to serve women who are typically excluded from formal financial systems due to lack of collateral, low financial literacy, or time and mobility constraints....
According to CS, the chartering of Dadaab and Kakuma as municipalities paves the way for enhanced infrastructure development, benefiting both refugees and local residents....
Both the opposition and a section of leaders from the government had raised concerns over ballot stuffing claims, prompting violence in some areas....
Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi accused police of being part of the violence witnessed in various parts. He wants the ongoing voting stopped....
An IEBC official was forced to take cover in a classroom after chaos erupted at Kaungu Primary School during the by-election in Mbeere North Constituency....
In his new role, Amin will be using the position to elevate the continent's voice and priorities within Interpol, advancing technology-driven policing, and strengthening joint operations....
The Communications Authority had directed media houses to stop live broadcasts of demonstrations, prompting lobby groups to move to court....
It highlights that nearly every major newspaper framed today’s by-elections as a high-stakes rehearsal for the 2027 general election....
IEBC imposed new restrictions during the Kasipul by-election after violence erupts, banning candidates from moving between polling stations to ensure peace....
Witnesses described the attackers as “a large group of more than 10 vehicles, involving club- and gun-wielding goons,” who shot in the air and assaulted supporters before torching the car....
Violence and bribery claims disrupted byâ€'elections in several counties on Thursday, November 27, as rival camps accused each other of attempting to sway voters and cause chaos....
ODM Sec-Gen Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo condemn by-election violence, accuse security agencies of incompetence or complicity....
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna is among leaders who have strongly condemned the violence witnessed in various parts of the country. He blamed Kipchumba Murkomen....
The suspect will face charges related to money laundering, unauthorised registration of SIM cards, obtaining money by false pretence, and conspiracy to defraud...
The demands followed a clip showing former CS Muturi clashing with Thuku Kirunga, the agent of UDA candidate Leonard Wa Muthende....
DAP-Kenya candidate Seth Panyako hinted at losing in the Malava by-election. He faced several threats on the eve of the polls leading up to his dramatic arrest....
Senator Sifuna accused security agencies of incompetence or worse, alleged complicity in planning and executing the unrest....
The court directed the corporation to delete and destroy all biometric data already collected and to file an affidavit within 30 days....
Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya was allegedly arrested by plainclothes officers on his way to Malava. His supporters have demanded his immediate release....
Reports were rife on social media claiming that wildebeest in the Maasai Mara reserve were unable to migrate due to the presence of a lush hotel....
President Ruto has urged women to buy the social housing units in the Affordable Housing Program, which he says are cheap and affordable....
The ministry is in the process of adopting technology to ensure that vital sectors in the country remain productive even with human workforce gaps....
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa urged Malava people to turn out in large numbers and cast their votes. He said the process is fair....
The accusations emerged after a UDA agent was ejected from a polling station for wearing party colors and allegedly bribing voters....
During the demonstrations, the protesters lit bonfires along the feeder roads, which connect to Kangundo Road, as they vent their anger against the government and a foreign businessman....
Sakaja has been under pressure to improve service delivery after MCAs threatened to impeach him in October before being rescued by President Ruto and Raila Odinga....
“I am trying to show exemplary leadership by putting humility first as a character because I don’t have to let people bleed for me to lead,” Ndakwa reiterated....
Vehicle access on these routes were closely monitored, with officers inspecting cars to ensure they did not carry individuals intending to cause chaos during the voting exercise....
The Uber driver was shot and killed in a harrowing incident in the United States, with two suspects in custody....
Stanley Kenga has accused the Mps allied to his opponents of invading polling stations in Magarini....
Panyako had earlier claimed there was a plot to assassinate him last night, saying 10 members of his staff were injured in an attack on Wednesday....
Kombe has questioned the transparency of the current electoral exercise following the incident at Mjanaheri Primary School....
Tension is high ahead of voting in the Malava by-election as candidate Seth Panyako claimed threats to his life, linking the incident to President William Ruto....
The lawmaker's bodyguard has also lost his firearm during the chaos....
Kindiki said security agencies will safeguard the process and ensure no one obstructs or disrupts voters....
Footage showed several vehicles, mainly buses and trailers, lined up along the highway, with vehicles seen moving at a slower pace....
Siaya senator Oburu Oginga is in good health, going by the latest photos of him. A new photo of ODM leader eased days of speculation about his whereabouts...
The candidate was in tears on the morning of Thursday, November 27, after his driver and several members of his security team were allegedly assaulted and left with critical injuries....
Rigathi Gachagua claims government operatives plan power blackouts, ballot stuffing and chaos to influence by-elections, citing alerts from police insiders....
UDA and the United opposition have been trading accusations for hours leading up to the November 27 by-election....
Mini-polls seen as indicators of voter sentiment and power shifts as 2027 cycle approaches. There are claims of bribery, security bias....
Ruling party UDA and the United Opposition have been rocked in hotly contested campaigns and today residents in 18 counties get to decide on MCAs, MPs and Senators of their choice....
Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has given Kenyans a sneak peek into what he thinks will happen after the Thursday, November 27, 2025 by-elections. Taking to his Facebook page on Tuesday, Wamb...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns about the credibility of Thursday’s by-elections, accusing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of dep...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that authorities withdrew security officers attached to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. However, Murkomen insisted that Natembeya...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a firm warning to politicians ahead of Thursday’s by-elections, cautioning them against rallying supporters to “protect votes.&#...
Rigathi Gachagua explained why he wore a helmet and bulletproof vest in Narok, claiming police insiders warned him of planned attacks during the by-election rally....
Opposition leaders, led by DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front boss Kalonzo Musyoka, have alleged rigging plans by the state....
Voters to elect new MP following the murder Ongondo Were last April. Campaigns have been marred by violence and there are fears of chaos....
Residents hope heavy police presence won't scare away voters. Poll could define DP Kindiki's political standing in the 2027 race....
Mini-polls seen as indicators of voter sentiment and power shifts as 2027 cycle approaches. There are claims of bribery, security bias....
Vocal Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale claimed that the Kenya Kwanza Alliance government was planning to arrest him ahead of the Malava by-election....
The report exposed an alarming level of disparity between the wealthy and lower-income households in Kenya over the past decade....
Kindiki said security agencies will safeguard the process and ensure no one obstructs or disrupts voters....
Opposition issued a scathing statement alleging an elaborate plot by the state to compromise elections in the key battlegrounds on Thursday....
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the commission had not received any complained about voter bribery....
The leaders criticised the United Opposition in their allegations, saying that the opposition cannot intimidate voters to vote in their favour....
Kuria alleges that Kenya's market is saturated with inferior drugs while prices are artificially inflated, creating a significant public health risk and burdening the common citizen....
He urged St John Ambulance to leverage MCK’s networks to train journalists in first aid and enhance reporting on road accidents and emergency responses. He also proposed an engagement with the Kenya N...
According to him, the initiatives are funded by investors and private individuals who have studied Kenya’s legal framework and gained confidence to commit resources....
The disruption will likely affect several areas along the busy corridor for a greater part of Friday, November 28 amid a rush by some Kenyans to take families to their rural homes for holiday....
Before his latest appointment, Wanga served as the non-executive chairperson of EPRA's Board of Directors, where he served for only six months....
Thousands of Kenyan workers' livelihoods is in limbo after a recent ruling by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) with exports worth Ksh37.96 billion in the third quarter of 2024....
The Health CS has directed the Pharmacy and Poisons Board to confiscate and destroy products sold in these businesses as part of new measures to improve the sector....
The new move is set to revolutionise the delivery of health services, particularly in remote regions in Kenya, with hospitals in far-flung areas being the biggest beneficiaries....
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the National Police Service made the right decision in withdrawing George Natembeya's security detail....
The Nairobi digital traffic management system was set to be completed by January 2025 according to documents from Treasury, but has faced delays due to, among other things, a shortage of funding....
The Office Of Public Prosecution has insisted that it will ensure that perpetrators of the online sexual offences will face legal action....
Reports indicate some landlords have been reluctant to renew their leases, with many already expired despite an earlier directive to act in advance....
The flight was carrying supplies to a remote area of South Sudan about one and a half hours' flight from Juba, which is grappling with the effects of severe flooding....
His claims come hours after Governor George Natembeya raised similar concerns, accusing the government of allegedly withdrawing his security....
The chairperson warned that the commission will not allow candidates to arrive at the tallying stations with goons or characters that will breach peace....
We are fully aware that you have brought over 4 Presiding Officers and 30 Inspectorates and tasked them with messing up the elections....
Wajir South Member of Parliament (MP) Mohammad Adow emphasised the importance of unity and collective responsibility in driving national progress....
He admitted that Natembeya's security had indeed been withdrawn by the State over allegations of involvement in political campaigns and violent skirmishes....
The Nairobi Women Rep wants a crackdown against content creators whom she deems to be producing content by harassing Kenyans and especially women....
The Senator argued that providing alternative forms of compensation is not merely a gesture of goodwill but a demonstration of political accountability....
IEBC dismissed voter bribery claims in the Malava by-election, clarifying that no formal complaints have been filed despite viral videos raising concerns....
Fish is among the staple foods of Kenyans living on the lakeside, with an estimated 10 million fish eaters living within 50 miles of the lake....
Ruto recommended strict adherence to the "Golden Rules" of budgeting. The report called for adopting a baseline of Ksh 32 billion for 2027 assessed contributions, with progressive increases over...
In the viral video clip, Ng'ang'a is allegedly heard confessing that, in his youth, he and seven others participated in an assault on a woman....
National Police Service (NPS) said it is working closely with the IEBC to ensure there is enough security in the upcoming November 27 by-elections in the country....
IEBC clarified that no formal complaints have been received regarding the misuse of county resources in the Kasipul by-election, despite public claims....
The former CS claimed that police officers who will not be in uniform are state-sponsored goons....