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Gachagua Demands IEBC Commissioners Resign Over By-election Failures
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for the resignation of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners if they are unable to conduct a by-election. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is facing accusations of applying double standards in enforcing electoral laws, specifically concerning the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election. Critics allege the IEBC is selectively enforcing electoral laws, showing bias in how it handles different electoral processes.
Ruto Allies Target Natembeya as 2027 Elections Take Shape
President William Ruto's political allies are intensifying efforts to unseat Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in the upcoming 2027 elections. At the same time, President William Ruto launched the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (Nyota) programme on July 10, 2026, utilizing a nationwide coordinated approach involving Cabinet secretaries and senior officials to simultaneously inaugurate events across all 47 counties. This signals Ruto's systematic campaign preparation for 2027.
