Voting is currently underway in Emurua Dikirr constituency for a mini-poll, with residents demonstrating an early turnout starting at 6 am.

• The focus is on the Emurua Dikirr constituency's mini-polls.
• Residents are actively participating, exercising their constitutional right.
• The polling commenced early this morning, highlighting community engagement.

A by-election for the Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament seat in Narok County is currently underway.

• The election is progressing well across the four wards of Mogondo, Kapsasian, Ilkerin, and Ololmasani.
• DCP party's chief agent, Cheruiyot Leonard, has raised concerns about the presence of his party's agents.
• This election is a crucial event for the constituency.

Clergy in Kenya have issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them to steer clear of corruption, alcoholism, and premature campaigning for the 2027 elections.

• The religious leaders are calling for responsible conduct from elected officials and candidates.
• Key figures involved include the clergy and politicians across Kenya.
• This warning comes as a proactive measure to ensure a cleaner and more focused political landscape leading up to the next general election.

A recent survey indicates a significant decline in public approval for the Broad-Based Government (BBG) arrangement, comprising the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

• 56% of Kenyans now oppose the BBG.
• The poll was conducted by TIFA Research between May 2 and 1.
• Support for the UDA-ODM pact has reached its lowest point in a year.

ODM leader Oburu Oginga hosted a meeting with Kakamega MPs and Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya to resolve internal party disputes and counter political maneuvers.

• Wycliffe Oparanya was convinced to abandon plans of forming a new political party and to remain within ODM.
• Oburu Oginga also worked to prevent the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from luring Kakamega MPs into switching allegiance ahead of the 2027 polls.
• The meeting aimed to reconcile Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, whose relationship had soured.