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The Baringo senatorial by-election, necessitated by the death of Senator William Cheptumo, unfolds as a key political test for the Rift Valley, with UDA's Vincent Chemitei and KANU's Gideon Moi as the main contenders.
As Australia's High Court weighs a landmark challenge to its under-16 social media ban, the case fuels urgent questions in Kenya about balancing child protection with the digital rights of its overwhelmingly young population.
A seven-year-old promise from Uganda's head of state to a critically ill citizen highlights a persistent challenge of executive accountability across East Africa, raising questions for voters and civil society.
As Australia's government defends its housing and energy policies against fierce opposition, the debate highlights a worldwide housing affordability crisis with parallels to challenges facing urban Kenyans.
The parliamentary poll in Tharaka Nithi County is a critical test of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's political influence and a barometer for the ruling UDA party's grassroots strength ahead of the 2027 general election.
Today's mini-polls in 22 electoral areas are a crucial test for the reconstituted IEBC, with the outcomes and conduct of the elections poised to shape public trust and political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Logistical challenges and technical hitches have caused voting delays in several of the 22 mini-polls across Kenya, testing the newly constituted electoral commission's ability to manage a complex nationwide exercise.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleges a scheme by the electoral commission to use civilian officers to manipulate upcoming by-elections, escalating political tensions and placing the IEBC's credibility under intense scrutiny.
