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Uhuru Warns Mt Kenya Against Repeating 2022 Mistake in 2027
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly criticized his successor President William Ruto, urging the Mt Kenya region not to repeat the mistake of electing him in 2022 and warning against a repeat in 2027. Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina has separately urged opposition leaders aspiring for the presidency to resolve their differences and unite behind a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Meanwhile, Ndiritu Muriithi, the former Laikipia governor, has officially taken the helm of the Kenya Reform Party, invoking the legacy of the late former President Mwai Kibaki as he assumed his new leadership role. The political maneuvering comes as Kenya prepares for the 2027 presidential election, with various factions positioning themselves for the contest.
IEBC Expands Diaspora Voter Registration to 26 Countries Ahead of 2027
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is expanding diaspora voter registration to 14 new countries, bringing the total to 26, in preparation for the 2027 presidential election. Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Kipchmurken has clarified the distinction between Kenyans residing abroad and foreign voters, amidst ongoing debate surrounding the foreign voters' participation in Kenyan elections. These developments highlight the growing importance of the diaspora vote in Kenya's electoral landscape. In a separate development, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Movement has secured the legal right to its name, but this victory presents new political and organizational challenges for the party's launch ahead of the 2027 elections.
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