Gen Z Ignites Nationwide Voter Registration Drive As IEBC Falters: Kenyan youth are launching their own voter registration drive ahead of the 2027 General Election, taking matters into their own hands due to perceived delays by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). At the same time, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is at a critical juncture as it prepares for a high-stakes National Delegates Convention (NDC). Meanwhile, political pundits suggest that President William Ruto has surpassed previous Kenyan presidents in certain criticisms, notably for his public language.

Govt Orders Immediate Evacuation in Six Nairobi Estates as Dam Threatens to Burst: The government has ordered immediate evacuation for residents in several Nairobi estates near the Nairobi Dam, including informal settlements in Kibera, as the dam nears its breaking point amid heavy rains. This order comes after a flood alert was issued due to rising water levels and a structural failure in the earthen barrier of the dam. Meanwhile, Laikipia University students blocked the Nyahururu-Nakuru Highway on Saturday, March 21, protesting the death of a fellow student and demanding accountability from the institution. Additionally, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has reassured the public and stakeholders that aviation services will not be disrupted, despite a fresh strike threat from aviation workers. Ruto and Museveni launch SGR to Malaba: Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda have officially launched the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Malaba, signalling a significant step towards enhancing regional transport and trade. In a separate development, Kenya has successfully evacuated 15 nationals from Iran due to rising Middle East tensions, with the operation coordinated by Kenyan diplomatic missions facilitating their transit through Türkiye. The Standard Group has also strongly condemned a violent attack on two journalists in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, March 20, vowing that such intimidation will not silence their reporting. Political Tensions Rise as Gachagua Vows to Keep Criticizing Ruto: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared he will continue to openly criticize President William Ruto's leadership and address issues of corruption, signaling a significant rift within the current administration. President William Ruto responded by cautioning against the politicization of places of worship, specifically addressing religious leaders in Siaya County, urging them to prevent churches from becoming political battlegrounds. Additionally, President Ruto has publicly responded to claims of "double standards" made by members of the clergy, as reported by KTN News Kenya. These developments mark an escalating political conflict between the Deputy President and the President, with religious institutions becoming an unexpected arena for political tension. Floods Kill 9 People in Makueni as Death Toll Rises to 77: Heavy rains have caused devastating floods in Makueni County, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people, bringing the total death toll from extreme weather across Kenya to 77. Separately, heavy overnight rains have caused widespread flooding in Kisumu, submerging homes and disrupting daily life across the city. Moreover, heavy rains on Friday night have left hundreds of residents in Dago Village, Kisumu East, stranded and homeless after their homes were flooded. These three stories represent a broader pattern of deadly flooding affecting multiple counties in Kenya.