Stephen Letoo
319 Articles
Opposition accuses IEBC of bias, vows to challenge Mbeere North, Malava polls results
They accused it of being an extension of the state and questioned its transparency in preparing for the 2027 general election, vowing to challenge the outcome of the Malava and Mbeere North parliamentary by-elections, which they claimed were fraudulent. ...
IEBC raises concern over low youth turnout in voter registration, by-elections
The concerns surfaced during a post–by-election conference on Tuesday, where youth representatives and IEBC commissioners openly clashed over responsibility for declining youth engagement.
Tensions rise in Tanzania as gov't bans independence day protests
The protests, organized by opposition supporters and scheduled for Tuesday—Tanzania’s Independence Day—were intended to challenge the government’s leadership and alleged governance failures.
Religious leaders raise alarm over by-election chaos ahead of 2027 polls
Led by chair Peter Manyuru, the religious leaders said the violence witnessed during Thursday’s by-elections indicates that the stakes in the general election will be high and require all hands on deck.
Wanga, Nassir lead celebrations after ODM's by-election wins
Party chairperson Gladys Wanga and deputy party leader Abdulswamad Nassir exuded confidence that the Orange Party remains a formidable force and called for party unity in the run-up to the 2027 general election.
Floods submerge 8 polling stations in Baringo ahead of Thursday’s by-election
In one polling station, an entire school is flooded as waters from Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo spilled over to the mainland, submerging schools, homes and hotels.
By-elections: Vocal Africa raises alarm over electoral violence, misuse of State resources
Addressing the media at its headquarters in Nairobi, the human rights and pro-democracy organization raised a red flag on what it terms an upsurge in electoral-related violence, open bribery and involvement of state officers in partisan campaigns, warning that if left unchecked, the practices threat...
'Wasijaribu hiyo mchezo': Matiang'i warns against gov't interference ahead of by-elections
Speaking in Nyamira, Matiang'i said the opposition candidates will sweep all the seats as a sign of no confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Embusel to Amboseli: What is in a name?
The alkaline salt and the warm relationship between wildlife and humans have kept Amboseli National Park going since its inception by the colonial government in the early 1900s.
Maa community to donate 1 million acres for wildlife conservation - Governor Lenku
This comes as President William Ruto’s move to transfer Amboseli National Park to the County Government of Kajiado continues to elicit plaudits.