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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 15, 2026Mathioya Residents Protest Alleged MP Voter Registration Scheme for 2027 Election - August 2026
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Mathioya Residents Protest Alleged MP Voter Registration Scheme for 2027 Election - August 2026

Mathioya Constituency residents staged night protests on Friday, August 14, alleging their Member of Parliament was orchestrating a voter registration scheme to influence the 2027 General Election. In a separate development, communication officials from Kenya's justice sector and media practitioners have collaborated to combat misinformation and disinformation in preparation for the 2027 elections. The allegations of electoral interference come amid escalating political tensions, with Nyandarua Senator John Methu accusing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of overseeing a violent attack on opposition supporters in Nakuru. Senator Methu branded Murkomen the "CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror," alleging police inaction during the incident. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has also accused the government of failing to protect him after his convoy was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Nakuru, with police reportedly standing by.

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Saturday 9:20 AMKenyans

Night Protests Erupt Over MP's Alleged Plot to Influence 2027 Election

Night Protests Erupt Over MP's Alleged Plot to Influence 2027 Election

Mathioya Constituency residents staged night protests on Friday, August 14, alleging their Member of Parliament was orchestrating a voter registration scheme to influence the 2027 General Election.

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Mathioya Constituency residents staged night protests on Friday, August 14, alleging their Member of Parliament was orchestrating a voter registration scheme to influence the 2027 General Election.

  • Protesters claim approximately 500 people were transported from Githurai via three buses to register illegally.
  • Key figures involved include Mathioya MP Edwin Mugo Gichuki and residents' spokesperson Madocho.
  • Concerns were also raised about the alleged misuse of constituency development funds and unremitted bursary funds.
Friday 8:45 PMCapital NewsFirst

Justice sector, media team up to counter misinformation, disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections

Justice sector, media team up to counter misinformation, disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections

In preparation for the 2027 elections, communication officials from Kenya's justice sector and media practitioners have collaborated to combat misinformation and disinformation.

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Friday 10:46 PMCapital News

Gachagua claims police watched as goons attacked his convoy in Nakuru

Gachagua claims police watched as goons attacked his convoy in Nakuru

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of failing to protect him after his convoy was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Nakuru, with police reportedly standing by.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of failing to protect him after his convoy was allegedly attacked by armed individuals in Nakuru, with police reportedly standing by.

  • The alleged attack occurred at Kaptembwa in Nakuru Town West Constituency.
  • Rigathi Gachagua claims the attackers were organized and funded by political figures allied with the current government.
  • He stated that members of the public and journalists were also targeted during the incident.
Saturday 11:32 AMCapital News

Methu labels Murkomen ‘CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror’

Methu labels Murkomen ‘CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror’

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of overseeing a violent attack on opposition supporters in Nakuru. Methu branded Murkomen the "CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror," alleging police inaction during the incident.

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Key Highlights

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of overseeing a violent attack on opposition supporters in Nakuru. Methu branded Murkomen the "CS for Goons and Coordination of National Terror," alleging police inaction during the incident.

  • Allegations suggest police were instructed to stand down as groups attacked opposition vehicles, damaging several and reportedly causing three deaths.
  • Key figures implicated alongside CS Murkomen include Nakuru County Commander Samuel Boit, Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama, and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
  • Methu claims the attack was coordinated and funded, with specific warnings issued to opposition supporters not to enter Nakuru.
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Key Highlights

In preparation for the 2027 elections, communication officials from Kenya's justice sector and media practitioners have collaborated to combat misinformation and disinformation.

  • A two-day capacity-building program, organized by International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya, focused on strengthening election-period communication, crisis management, and professional wellbeing.
  • Participants included representatives from key institutions such as the National Police Service (NPS), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and various media associations.
  • The initiative emphasized the importance of accurate, timely, and responsible communication, including verifying information before dissemination and coordinating messages across institutions to prevent confusion and build public trust.