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Originally published by Nation Politicspolitics
August 9, 2026
12h ago
One year to go: Kenya enters final lap to the next polls
Ruto and opposition hopefuls prepare to battle it out for the State House job, as campaigns reach high-stakes phase, with political tensions rising ahead of the polls...
✨ Key Highlights
With exactly one year until Kenya's 2027 general elections, the nation is gearing up for a significant political contest. Voters will decide the presidency, along with numerous legislative and county positions.
- The election is scheduled for August 10, 2027, marking the eighth general election since multi-party politics returned in 1992.
- Key figures include incumbent President William Ruto and opposition leaders such as Raila Odinga's daughter, Winnie Odinga, and Azimio coalition council members like Dr. Fred Matiang'i and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) projects the voter register to reach approximately 28.5 million, with a mass voter registration exercise planned for January 2027.
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