Tag: Kenya elections
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UDA to Conduct Repeat Grassroots Poll Within 30 Days: What It Means for Kenyan Elections
Overview: UDA Orders Repeat Grassroots Polls Across Polling Centres The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Elections Board has issued a directive to conduct repeat elections in all polling centres where voting did not take place or where participation was deemed inadequate. Announced in Nairobi on January 15, the order aims to ensure that every eligible…
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ODM Crisis: Parallel Teams Converge After Ida Odinga Unity Call
Background: Ida Odinga Calls for Unity In a surprising move that underscored latent fault lines within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Mama Ida Odinga—the widow of former party leader Raila Odinga—called for a truce and renewed unity within the party. Her plea came at a moment when public scrutiny intensified over internal rifts, succession anxieties,…
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Ruku vs Gachagua: Mbeere North Ward Showdown Heats Up as IEBC Sets By-Election Date
Ruku challenges Gachagua to another showdown in Mbeere North ward elections The political stage is again set for a high-stakes contest in Kenya’s eastern region as a familiar duo prepares for another showdown in the Mbeere North wards. Ruku has publicly challenged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to face-off in the upcoming by-elections sparked by vacancies…
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Riku Challenges Gachagua Again as Mbeere North to Vote in By-Elections
Ruku Challenges Gachagua Again Ahead of Mbeere North By-Elections The political landscape in Kenya is stirring once more as Ruku formally throws down the gauntlet to his rival, Gachagua, amid preparations for the upcoming by-elections in Mbeere North. The race will determine control of Muminji and Evurore wards, with voters heading to the polls on…
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Ugunja by-election heats up as 11 candidates chase Wandayi replacement
Overview: a crowded field and high stakes With the November 27 by-election in Ugunja drawing closer, politicians have converged on a race that has morphed into a high-stakes contest to fill the seat left by Hon. Wandayi. Eleven candidates are seeking to represent the constituency in Parliament, each presenting distinct development plans and a vision…
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IEBC Spends Sh27 Million on November 27 By-Election Ballot Papers: What It Means for Kenya’s Electoral Process
IEBC Secures Ballot Papers for November 27 By-Elections The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the arrival of the first batch of critical electoral materials in preparation for the forthcoming by-elections on November 27. The initial shipment, which includes the ballot papers, marks a key milestone in the logistical chain that underpins Kenya’s…
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IEBC Ballot Papers for November 27 By-Election: Cost, Sources, and What It Means
Overview: A Key Step Ahead of the By-Election The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the arrival of the first batch of crucial electoral materials for the upcoming by-elections. Central to this shipment are the ballot papers, printed abroad at a cost of approximately Sh27 million. The disclosure underscores the scale and complexity…
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Kasipul candidates risk disqualification for breaching campaign schedule
Overview Candidates contesting the Kasipul Constituency by-election face potential disqualification if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) confirms violations of the agreed campaign schedule. The warning comes after a preliminary review highlighted possible breaches in the timetable set for campaigning, with the IEBC indicating that sanctions could follow if fault is established. What constitutes…
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Opposition Alleges Ruto, Mbarire Block Campaigns in Mbeere North By-Election
Rising Tensions Ahead of the Mbeere North By-Election The political heat is turning up as opposition lawmakers and regional leaders accuse President William Ruto and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire of deploying security forces to disrupt campaign activities in Mbeere North. With the by-election slated for November 27, residents are witnessing a clash over campaign space,…
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Like father, like daughter: Winnie joins fray for Raila political empire
Introduction: A Turning Point for Kenya’s Odinga Dynasty When a political family becomes a platform for national ambition, the lines between legacy and leadership can blur. The news that Winnie Odinga is stepping into the political arena alongside her father, Raila Odinga, marks a significant moment in Kenyan politics. It raises questions about succession, strategy,…