Kenya Politics & Government4 stories
Ahead of the 2027 General Election, a growing rift between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, is set to reshape the county's political landscape. At the national party level, Oburu Oginga, Acting Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has declared he will be the party's presidential candidate in 2027 if the party chooses to contest independently. This announcement comes amidst internal divisions within ODM. In tandem with these political moves, the newly constituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) faces a defining year. The commission is under immense pressure as it prepares Kenya for the 2027 general elections. This critical period for the IEBC follows its navigation of highly contested by-elections as it now works to meet strict constitutional deadlines.
