Page 1 | IEBC in Crisis Ahead of 2027
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is facing mounting challenges in preparing for the 2027 general elections. Key issues include low public trust, growing voter apathy, internal wrangles, and budgetary constraints.
Page 2 | From Deportation to Redemption
Two Kenyans recently deported from the U.S., Mwali Muyumbu and Levis Kones, have transformed their hardships into personal triumphs, detailing their journeys in newly released memoirs.
Page 3 | KPC to Pay Sh3.8B for Oil Spill
A court has ordered the Kenya Pipeline Company to compensate 3,000 residents of Makueni affected by a 2015 oil spill. Judges cited pipeline corrosion as the root cause.
Page 4 | IEBC Concerns Revisited
The paper reiterates challenges facing the IEBC, particularly in logistics and public confidence, echoing issues raised on page 1.
Page 5 | New IEBC Officials Under Scrutiny
Profiles of those appointed to oversee the 2027 elections highlight both their credentials and the political pressure they now face.
Page 6 | Odinga Condemns Protest Crackdown
Raila Odinga has criticized President Ruto’s alleged shoot-to-kill order against protesters, warning it undermines the rule of law. A TikToker accused of incitement was released on bail.
Page 7 | Opposition Demands Ruto’s Resignation
Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi have called for President Ruto to resign over protester deaths. A mother shares a moving account of losing her son to police gunfire.
Page 8 | Treasury Rejects Expressway Proposal
The Treasury has rejected a Sh468 billion Nairobi-Mombasa expressway plan, citing flaws in its reliance on pension fund financing.
Page 10 | Land Dispute Halts Kaumoni Growth
A decades-old land dispute between a local trader and Makueni County continues to stall development efforts in Kaumoni township.
Page 12 | Matatus Disrupt Public Transport Order
The paper explores how Kenya’s matatu sector has sidelined formal operators like Kenya Bus Services (KBS) through aggressive, rule-defying tactics.
Page 13 | Opinion: Leadership and Electoral Trust
Opinion writers criticize President Ruto’s leadership and urge the IEBC to take concrete steps to regain the public’s trust before the 2027 elections.
Page 25 | Gen Z Protests Compared to Drama
A cultural commentary likens Gen Z protests to Shakespearean theatre, noting their defiant energy. Meanwhile, the University of Nairobi hosts major conferences.
Page 26 | Agricultural Wins Across Kenya
The success of banana farmers in Kisii and Nyamira is spotlighted alongside Kenya Meat Commission’s growing meat exports and new farming innovations.
Page 32 | U.S. Immigration Policy Under Fire
An analysis of U.S. immigration under Stephen Miller, with accusations of human rights violations and constitutional breaches.
Page 33 | Lawsuit Targets Biased Taxation
A new lawsuit challenges the 2025 Finance Act, alleging it unfairly targets certain income groups with biased tax provisions.
Page 34 | Kenya Railways Alleges Land Fraud
Kenya Railways claims fraudulent land sales involving a firm linked to Gideon Moi, pointing to missing approvals and irregular transactions.
Page 37 | Vohra Shines Abroad, Kenyans Lag Locally
Rally driver Vohra came close to winning a major continental title, a stark contrast to the struggles of Kenyan drivers on the local circuit.