A Kenyan government proposal to remove the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has sparked controversy and a looming battle over transparency for the 2027 General Election.

• The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to delete Section 39 of the Elections Act, which mandates the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to facilitate livestreaming.
• The Bill was passed by the Senate in December 2024 and is now before the National Assembly.
• Critics fear this move could undermine electoral transparency and pave the way for rigging.

In the 2027 election cycle, regions that were instrumental in President William Ruto's 2022 victory are now presenting his biggest challenges.

• Regions that overwhelmingly supported President William Ruto in the August 2022 election are now becoming key battlegrounds and sources of political tests for his administration.
• The President William Ruto administration is facing potential shifts in political allegiances from key voting blocs.
• The article hints at the complexities of maintaining broad coalition support that led to his improbable win against established political forces.