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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 29, 2026IEBC, Church-State Relations Shape Electoral Environment - August 2026
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IEBC, Church-State Relations Shape Electoral Environment - August 2026

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has urged politicians to cease interfering with the electoral process and respect the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission as the country approaches the 2027 general election. The Presbyterian Church of East Africa has officially denied any involvement in a planned visit to State House by its clergy to solicit funds, emphasizing its commitment to independence. Meanwhile, Kenya is implementing significant health reforms under the Social Health Authority to make healthcare a right, not a privilege dependent on wealth.

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Saturday 3:49 AMNation News

'Respect the referee': Wetang’ula warns politicians against undermining IEBC

'Respect the referee': Wetang’ula warns politicians against undermining IEBC

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has urged politicians to cease interfering with the electoral process and respect the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as the country approaches the 2027 general election.

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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has urged politicians to cease interfering with the electoral process and respect the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as the country approaches the 2027 general election.

  • Senate Speaker Amason Kingi issued a stern warning to politicians against undermining the IEBC.
  • The IEBC is the electoral body responsible for overseeing elections in Kenya.
  • Kingi's remarks aim to ensure a fair and credible electoral process for the upcoming 2027 poll.
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Mary Muthoni: SHA reforms can make healthcare a veritable right

Mary Muthoni: SHA reforms can make healthcare a veritable right

Kenya is implementing significant health reforms under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to make healthcare a right, not a privilege dependent on wealth. This transition aims to shift from a system where healthcare access was limited by affordability to one based on solidarity and need.

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PCEA distances itself from alleged State House fundraising visit

PCEA distances itself from alleged State House fundraising visit

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has officially denied any involvement in a planned visit to State House by its clergy to solicit funds, emphasizing its commitment to independence.

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The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has officially denied any involvement in a planned visit to State House by its clergy to solicit funds, emphasizing its commitment to independence.

  • PCEA Moderator Rt Rev Thegu Mutahi issued a statement refuting claims of organizing or endorsing such a visit.
  • The church stated it will not compromise its independence and non-partisan character despite facing financial challenges.
  • This statement comes amidst growing public scrutiny of the relationship between religious institutions and political leaders in Kenya.
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  • Over 32.3 million Kenyans, more than half the population, have registered with SHA.
  • The reforms are spearheaded by the Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards.
  • The government has committed over $210 million to primary healthcare, supporting approximately 15 million people.