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Topic: Elections

One thing the rest of the country should learn from Mt Kenya on elections

By Faith Wekesa   2026-07-21 15:58:32

We missed one very important lesson from the Ol Kalou by election last week because it only became apparent after the votes had been counted.

Sugarcane farmers threaten nationwide protests over delayed elections

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza   2026-07-16 14:58:03

Sugarcane farmers from across the country have threatened to stage nationwide protests over claims of coordinated scheme to frustrate the election of Kenya Sugar Board directors

You do not have to hire goons, terrorise Kenyans to win elections

By Elias Mokua   2026-07-08 15:48:51

The recent attack on the Opposition at Keumbu market in Kisii County highlights an erroneous yet persistent belief that violence is a viable option for intimidating opponents.

Elections vs goons: Is Kenya heading the Haiti way?

By Irene Githinji   2026-07-06 15:24:33

As political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections, growing incidents of alleged goonism, political violence and abductions have fuelled fears that Kenya risks sliding into lawlessness.

UASU warns against external interference in union elections

By Julius Chepkwony   2026-06-24 15:03:07

Dr Constantine Wasonga, has cautioned external actors against meddling in the union’s affairs, emphasising that members rejected attempts to influence the recently concluded elections.

Somalia's elections: An imperfect but historic milestone

By Abdullahi Ali   2026-06-18 23:28:22

December 25, 2025, marked a historic moment in Somalia’s political development when one-person-one-vote elections were conducted in parts of southern Somalia.