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K24 Digital Charlene Ruto, brother George dress to kill as Miss International Kenya is hosted in the wild France 24 Togo says it has 'serious' evidence against detained French filmmakers People Daily Kenyan businesses turn to cash as high loan costs curb borrowing, CBK survey shows People Daily How IEBC’s 2027 deadlines could force Ruto and opposition to pick sides Al Jazeera Sweden school attack victim was 17-year-old girl; attacker also a student Al Jazeera Israel, Turkiye and the new regional reordering TUKO Photos: Speculation as Gachagua uses the same plane Sifuna did weeks ago Daily Maverick Ruthless All Blacks punish woeful Springboks to take charge of the series DW News German army helps Poland protect itself against Russia Citizen Digital KCB storm Driftwood 7s quarters unbeaten K24 Digital EPL: Brentford thrash new-look Tottenham in season opener TUKO 6 counties: Eastleigh, Kitengela among areas to face power outage Al Jazeera ‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future Al Jazeera Trump seeks to block the BBC’s attempt to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Trump Jr Al Jazeera Israel’s Chief Rabbi says Palestinians are not a people and have no rights Al Jazeera Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages Nation Africa Who was Joseph Mutava, the former judge caught up in Pattni, Tuju controversies? Nation Africa Kenya’s diaspora remittances fall Sh9bn amid global economic shocks TUKO Video: Wetang'ula addresses being "chased" from Wetang'ula's home People Daily KUPPET: TSC social media circular uncalled for, teachers are professionals People Daily Carney calls Trump’s fresh tariffs a miscalculation after trade talks collapse TUKO "Na ni shopping tu": Kenyan Prince spends KSh 1.5m on designer clothes in Dubai TUKO Video: Backlash as Huddah allegedly shares cosy TBT video with married Juma Jux K24 Digital CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis TUKO 15 richest metal bands in the world and their net worth (2026 update) Al Jazeera Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK ‘wrong-side’ car crash People Daily CCTV captures boda boda rider being attacked in Kitale after dropping off passenger People Daily Muheria urges youth to scrutinise politicians’ promises ahead of 2027 Kenya News Agency Sh16 billion Taifa Gas LPG Project in Mombasa on course K24 Digital Inside Hayden Panettiere’s troubling final months after a life in the spotlight TUKO Romantic photos: Kenyans say Charlene is glowing as she resurfaces with fiancé People Daily Nebraska school district asks police to stop using shock gloves on students BBC News Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal crash K24 Digital FKF Super Cup: Akonnor weighs in on Tusker challenge ahead of Gor Mahia clash People Daily Governor Ole Lenku: We will shut ODM in Kajiado over party betrayal People Daily Amboseli elephant deaths: 4 individuals arrested, hazardous substance seized TUKO Watch out: Canada mentions 4 red flags Kenyan visa applicants don't know Kenya News Agency KECOSO games kicks off in Machakos K24 Digital Motorists stuck in Thika Road traffic hours after morning snarl-up TUKO "Kind-hearted": Ruth K introduces her younger sister in lovely birthday photos Al Jazeera Sanctioned by EU, Israeli settler steals and kills Palestinian donkey Al Jazeera South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route People Daily Murkomen issues fresh directive over goons’ menace, reveals Mwananchi ignored advisory K24 Digital Kenya Power lists areas to be affected by 8-hour blackout on Sunday, August 23 Citizen Digital Ruto calls on church to help shape Kenya’s post-2030 development agenda TUKO New manager named: Bradley Goliath, and Director Trevor parts ways TUKO Alert: Weatherman predicts rainfall in 19 counties, sunny conditions on Sunday eTurboNews Africa Tourism Investment 2026: What Is Holding It Back? Pulse Live Kenya 352 days to the ballot, Kenya's full road to the 2027 election Pulse Live Kenya Why universities and colleges risk compensating students dropped from graduation lists Pulse Live Kenya From Kenya to London: Creative DNA Cohort set for Africa Fashion Week showcase Pulse Live Kenya Meet Eric Mugaa, the engineer-turned-CS behind hands-on project inspections Pulse Live Kenya Wilson Sossion: Profile of ex-KNUT boss who declared Sh65m net worth as TSC nominee People Daily Murkomen eyes 1,000 new vehicles for Interior Ministry by December 2026 BBC News Carney faces crucial test after calling Trump's bluff Al Jazeera Barcelona begin their threepeat quest in La Liga at Elche – all to know Al Jazeera How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections? Al Jazeera Espanyol vs Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga K24 Digital Director Trevor explains his role in Heha Movers after reports he wanted to manage them TUKO "Aliahidi": Mama Ngina Kenyatta told to convince Uhuru to support Ruto in 2027 TUKO Video: Reverend Ambrose Nyangao recalls how he lost his firstborn daughter People Daily Gachagua vows justice for 2 men killed in Mbeere North People Daily Chaos rock Farouk Kibet’s event over political differences with Joel Wamalwa France 24 Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopens after devastating wildfire BBC News Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse TUKO 'Tuko mboka": Kibera’s Heha Movers go viral with hilarious skits, memes Al Jazeera Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine Al Jazeera Settlers target Palestinian homes in Occupied West Bank’s Area B Al Jazeera Did DOGE cuts make America’s food safety problem worse? Al Jazeera Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon KBC Digital Police to take preventive action against goons, Murkomen says K24 Digital Meghan in talks to make acting return in Netflix’s hit series The Gentlemen TUKO "So excited": Aunty Jemimah to host day-long African arts festival, iToka People Daily Uhuru calls for global recognition of Ethiopia’s indigenous system of governance Citizen Digital 'Which Kenya are you living in?' CS Murkomen under intense fire for brushing off nationwide goon wave TUKO Pesa otas: Ruto's wealthy pal Chivayo to give KSh 194k each to student leaders KBC Digital NLP leader Muli eyes Kitui Central seat in 2027 K24 Digital It’s just one game: Carrick downplays Man United’s opening defeat to Hull City DW News Spain battles forest fire a short drive from flash flood DW News Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China People Daily Murkomen makes reappointments to NACADA Board as govt steps up war on drug abuse People Daily Kindiki: Ruto needs second term to build on foundation laid in first term People Daily Ogamba defends new funding model, explains how it will benefit university and TVET students Nation Africa DP Kindiki vows to floor Gachagua in Mt Kenya Nation Africa Redsan talks about his music and what to expect during Redsan@30 Nation Africa Gachagua: I will block Ruto’s plans to split Mt Kenya Nation Africa CONCACAF chief asks Infantino to skip youth tournament amid FIFA governance crisis Nation Africa Sharon Otieno case: How victim impact statement could shape Obado’s sentence Nation Africa Not qualified? I have taught law for 14 years, says incoming IPOA boss Ojwang KBC Digital FAO sharpens Kenya’s food systems debate at Africa Food Show 2026 France 24 102 senior diplomats urge West Bank action against Israeli 'ethnic cleansing' France 24 Infantino defies FIFA vice president's request to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament Citizen Digital Four suspects arrested over deaths of 18 elephants in Amboseli ecosystem Al Jazeera What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities? Al Jazeera Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria TUKO Comeback?: Meghan in talks for Netflix's The Gentlemen role ahead of UK return People Daily Safaricom shares simple steps for customers to opt out of Nyakua Bonus K24 Digital Tielemans getting nutmegged: Talking points and player ratings in Man Utd vs Hull City TUKO Missing dad’s name on birth certificate? Here’s what it costs and how to fix it TUKO 15 Black actresses with short hair who made the pixie cut iconic eTurboNews Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji Becomes a Culinary Hotspot Kahawa Tungu US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Belgian car salesman becomes prince after DNA test proves royal parentage - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Arati assures county staff of salary payment by Monday - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Student 'first of Sudanese heritage' to attend Eton - Kahawatungu TUKO Video: Githurai CCTV captures terrifying moment passenger train rams into bus TUKO "Resilience pays off": Graduate secures Mastercard scholarship in Canada People Daily Canada vows to match US tariffs dollar for dollar as trade talks collapse Citizen Digital President Ruto mourns former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu BBC News Watch: Moment robot attempts to beat Usain Bolt's 100m record Al Jazeera As families retrieve bodies, Gaza is running out of places to bury the dead Al Jazeera Fans and police injured in pitch invasion during ‘high risk’ German Cup tie Al Jazeera Man Utd humiliated at Hull to open Premier League account K24 Digital Kevin Masagara reacts to Manchester United’s loss to Hull City, blames Amorim for the losing streak People Daily KRA warns Kenyans against last-minute rush as tax amnesty deadline nears People Daily 2 Al-Shabaab commanders killed in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle operation People Daily Wetang’ula: Khalwale welcomed me, escorted me to my car before claiming I was chased away People Daily Ruto makes fresh appointments to key state agencies KBC Digital Ruto: Kenyans will judge leaders by their track record in 2027 Al Jazeera Is Trump making Latin America great again? Al Jazeera Indonesia bolsters troop numbers to combat Borneo wildfires Daily Maverick ANC names 42 possible mayoral candidates for only eight metros TUKO Video: Ruto mocks Kalonzo for "embarrasing" himself on TV interview TUKO "We're investigating": 3 injured after Governor Nassir's security opens fire K24 Digital What is happening? Willis Raburu reacts to Manchester United’s poor start against Hull City K24 Digital Hull City stun Manchester United in Premier League return Citizen Digital Man Utd humiliated by Hull in dismal start to Premier League season France 24 France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes People Daily How tourism sector in Laikipia is driving new banking investment in Nanyuki People Daily Ruto unveils Ksh2B plan for new roads in Machakos K24 Digital Multiple-vehicle accident causes massive traffic on Nakuru-Eldoret Highway K24 Digital Lionel Messi fined for slapping player Citizen Digital George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race TUKO Several feared dead: Multi-vehicle crash reported near Salgaa People Daily Gachagua expands definition of Mt Kenya bloc to include Isiolo and Marsabit People Daily Ruto mourns former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu Nation Africa Johana Ng'eno's family mourns again as his only brother dies in hospital France 24 100 former French and British ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing France 24 100 UK, French ex-ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing in open letter France 24 'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban France 24 DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines in face of 'exponential' outbreak Kenya News Agency Over 200 students mentored to responsible leaders in Makueni Kenya News Agency EAC Medical Bill to curb counterfeit drugs, address shortages K24 Digital AFC Leopards unveil new players ahead of 2026/27 season TUKO Thousands of jobs await: Germany opens portal for nursing professionals TUKO Hard work pays: Embu man selling mahindi choma for 4 years earns IT degree BBC News Why child stars like Hayden Panettiere fall into addiction Al Jazeera The Berlin Wall separated his family. Its legacy still endures Al Jazeera Jewish activists push back against Israeli settlers TUKO A mother's sacrifice: How much Wavinya Ndeti paid for her son's master's abroad People Daily From the bench to sacked: How Justice Joseph Mutava’s career ended on a low Skift Travel News In Praise of Kayak, 21 Years Later K24 Digital Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction K24 Digital Uproar as goons block road at Kabati on Thika-Kenol Highway Kahawa Tungu Kenya sends condolences to Ecuador after death of intelligence boss in chopper crash - Kahawatungu TUKO 20 beautiful black actresses taking over the movie industry TUKO 100 acres: Ruiru prison farm set for KSh 73m irrigation project People Daily World Bank bans eCitizen-linked Webmasters for 5 years over Somalia contracts People Daily Leave Uhuru out of petty politics, Kindiki tells opposition Al Jazeera Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza’s shore Al Jazeera Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack Nation Africa How conversation with AI on rhumba went off track Nation Africa Mistakes poultry farmers make and how to fix them Nation Africa James Ayugi on the spot after World Bank bans eCitizen firm Webmasters Kenya for five years Nation Africa The missing piece: Why many African footballers struggle to make impression in Europe Nation Africa Three injured after shots fired at Governor Nassir function in Mombasa Nation Africa Three women turn personal struggles into a mentorship movement for Kenyan girls Nation Africa 30-year ex-PC Cheluget land dispute ends as government buys 5,800 acres for settlers Citizen Digital Kindiki to Opposition: Get ready for a tough ride to expose your lies and arrogance Citizen Digital Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defence Kenya News Agency Tegla Loroupe’s marathon for peace, hope and unity passes West Pokot Kenya News Agency Sporting infrastructural projects to boost tourism, CS Murkomen Kenya News Agency Women aspirants condemn political violence ahead of 2027 Polls Kenya News Agency Malaba OSBP generates over Sh11 billion revenue DW News Myanmar airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery: reports KBC Digital Kikuyu Jitume Centre to boost digital skills, innovation in Kiambu TUKO "One per site": New rules open doors for low-wage workers in Canada People Daily Parklands residents raise concern over cutting down trees in Nairobi People Daily Stray dogs kill man in Kiambu County People Daily Samburu helicopter crash: Kenya vows to fast-track probe into deadly accident Kenya News Agency New administration unit to serve more than 5000 residents KBC Digital Kindiki slams opposition over lies, lack of agenda K24 Digital Carrick explains Amad Diallo’s absence in Manchester United’s opener against Hull City Al Jazeera Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games Citizen Digital Mourinho returns with calm words and hard edge as Real reset begins TUKO Video: Lulu Hassan dances and sings along to Ne-Yo's Sexy Love on live TV show People Daily DCI reveals plan to use boda boda riders to snitch on drug traffickers People Daily Passaris changes tune, vows to defend Nairobi Women Rep seat in 2027 Citizen Digital Kindiki to Opposition: Get Ready for a Tough Ride K24 Digital Marcus Rashford handed new jersey number for Manchester United’s 2026/27 season K24 Digital Kenya Power responds after fallen electric lines cause heavy traffic on Pipeline-Outering Road Kahawa Tungu Top KCB official Rosemary Koech dies by suicide at her Ngong home - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu World Bank sanctions eCitizen director Ayugi and his company Webmasters - Kahawatungu TUKO Last look: Photo of Paul Ng'eno's mum visiting him before his death emerges TUKO Demanding money: Armed goons block section of Thika superhighway France 24 Tupac murder trial: Cans the prosecution use the defendant's words against him? 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How IEBC’s 2027 deadlines could force Ruto and opposition to pick sides

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Kenya’s 2027 political contest is moving from early positioning to decisions that will have to fit within a strict electoral timetable, as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) sets deadlines for political parties, candidates and campaigns. The commission has scheduled the General Election for August 10, 2027, and says its timelines are legally binding. […]

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