Kenya's Parliament has rejected major budget requests from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the 2027 General Election, demanding immediate cost-cutting measures.

• IEBC requested Ksh 1.5 billion for land purchase and Ksh 6.2 billion for KIEMS kit replacement.
• Members of the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, including Kanduyi MP John Makali and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, questioned the necessity of these expenditures given the country's economic challenges.
• The committee also raised concerns about the IEBC's aging vehicle fleet and the feasibility of electoral boundary reviews before the 2027 polls.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to leaders he accuses of inciting political tensions and violence among youth in Meru County.

• Leaders are cautioned against promoting "discord, violence, and [the idea] that the youth should make citizens fight."
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki emphasized the need for leaders focused on tangible development projects like roads and electricity.
• The government plans significant road network transformations in Mt. Kenya, including the dualling of the Marwa-Nyeri-Nayuki-Isiolo and Makutano-Mwea-Embu-Chuka-Meru-Maua roads, and redesigning the Nithi Bridge.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is assuring voters of a transparent and credible by-election in Isiolo South Constituency scheduled for Thursday. The commission urges residents to participate and has implemented measures for a secure and fair electoral process.

• The by-election is to elect a new Member of National Assembly following the death of the previous MP.
• Key figures include IEBC Commissioners Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana and Hassan Noor Hassan, who oversaw final preparations.
• The race features sibling rivalry between UDA candidate Tubi Mohamed Tubi and Jubilee candidate Bina Tubi.
• Polling stations will open at 6:00 AM and close at 5:00 PM, with KIEMS kits used for voter identification.