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Topic: Election

The blind spots threatening 2027 elections in our institutions

By Lawi Sultan Njeremani   2026-08-15 18:40:05

Technology is often dismissed in favour of old methods, even as corruption scandals persist and public trust hovers near rock bottom.

Kenyan among those arrested over alleged Zambia election interference plot

By Mate Tongola   2026-08-13 20:17:11

The suspect, 56-year-old Michael Njuka, is accused of being contracted to engage in cybercrime targeting the state.

It is possible to campaign and hold elections peacefully

By Elias Mokua   2026-08-12 16:40:14

Our political behaviour has simply not matured. Instead of treating elections as a normal democratic test of ideas, we invest emotions, ethnicity, greed, rigging, blackmail

Misinformation could distort Kenya's 2027 election, analysts warn

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-08-12 17:36:31

Political analysts have warned that misinformation and disinformation could distort Kenya’s 2027 General Election by pushing voters to choose leaders based on emotion rather than facts.

Security analyst: Why Kenya has never healed from 2007-08 post-election violence

By Fred Kagonye   2026-08-12 14:37:26

“They [politicians] are the fuel that will burn the country,” warned Okeyo.

Farouk Kibet to run in 2027 elections

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-12 17:37:03

According to Farouk, he has helped build leadership and steered many politicians to the top, and it is now his time to shine in elective positions.