Stephen Letoo

IEBC warns politicians linked to violence, goons risk disqualification in 2027 elections

IEBC has warned that it would closely scrutinise candidates accused of promoting violence, hate speech and divisive politics ahead of the polls.The warning came during the unveiling of the NCIC roadmap for a violence-free 2027 General Election.

Police will not tolerate goons and political violence - Murkomen

Broad-based leaders set for 3-day Naivasha retreat as coalition talks gather pace

The meeting in Naivasha will see several sticky issues put on the table including the setting up of a team to begin coalition talks between the two parties as well as the now contentious running mate position.

'Come and record your statement in Wamunyoro,' Gachagua tells DCI over Dr. Victoria Mutiso's murder claims

Gachagua and Amin have clashed over the ongoing investigation, with the DCI boss alleging that the former Deputy President was in contact with two key suspects in the case.Gachagua has dismissed the allegations, challenging Amin to come to Wamunyoro if he wants to question him, while insisting that...

27 counties put on notice over low development spending

According to the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, Nairobi County emerged as the top performer in development spending under Governor Johnson Sakaja.

Broad-based leaders rally behind Ruto's Vision 2060, dismiss opposition criticism

The leaders fanned out across different parts of the country, including Suba North, Mbeere North, Nyamira and parts of Western Kenya, urging Kenyans to support the long-term development agenda.

IEBC dismisses claims of plan to scrap live transmission of election results

IEBC clarified that the proposed legislation before Parliament does not seek to amend Section 44 of the Elections Act, which provides for the deployment of the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) for voter registration, voter identification and electr...

ODM removes Sifuna, Osotsi from powerful Senate committees

Sifuna will lose his position in the powerful Senate County Public Accounts Committee, which is expected to be taken over by Kilifi Senator and Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo.Senator Osotsi has been removed from the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, which wil...

ODM declares DP slot non-negotiable in 2027 deal with UDA

The battle for the country's second-highest office is escalating into a major political showdown, with ODM seeking to wrest the position from UDA.

New bill proposes digital protest notices, tighter rules on police conduct during demonstrations

Under the proposed Bill, notices to picket or present public petitions can now be submitted through email, WhatsApp messages or even by affixing the notices near police stations.