# 2027 election (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 2027 election. Page: Feed: --- ## [The making of Gachagua as Mt Kenya Kingpin](https://thebrief.co.ke/politics/the-making-of-gachagua-as-mt-kenya-kingpin/) _2026-08-19 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ BY D.W WAGACHA Irrefutably, the Ol Kalou constituency by-election triggered considerable reverberations with the potential to make significant recalibrations on the Kenyan political landscape. The Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua secured the seat with 35,440 votes, against President William Ruto’s ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) that garnered… ## [AEDC: What It Takes To Get A Meter](https://theinterview.ng/2026/08/07/aedc-what-it-takes-to-get-a-meter/) _2026-08-07 · Azubuike Ishiekwene · TheInterview Nigeria_ Data is good, but it often doesn’t tell the whole story. Data cannot capture the extent of our efforts to get a prepaid meter at my workplace in Abuja after… ## [FG Won’t Negotiate With Criminal – Tinubu](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/30/fg-wont-negotiate-with-criminal-tinubu/) _2026-07-30 · The Interview Editors · TheInterview Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu says his administration will not negotiate with criminals, insisting that Nigeria will intensify intelligence-driven operations to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats. The president stated this… ## [What Ishaq Oloyede’s Tenure Says About JAMB](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/30/what-ishaq-oloyedes-tenure-says-about-jamb/) _2026-07-30 · Azubuike Ishiekwene · TheInterview Nigeria_ If the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) was sick when Professor Ishaq Oloyede was appointed Registrar 10 years ago, it might have been said that even great institutions have… ## [FG Unveils Unified Government Service Portal](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/28/fg-unveils-unified-government-service-portal/) _2026-07-28 · The Interview Editors · TheInterview Nigeria_ The Federal Government on Tuesday soft-launched the Government Service Portal (GSP), a unified digital platform providing Nigerians with seamless access to public services through a single online gateway. Developed by… ## [Senate Clarifies Proposed Amendment To FRSC Act](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/27/senate-clarifies-proposed-amendment-to-frsc-act/) _2026-07-27 · The Interview Editors · TheInterview Nigeria_ The Senate has clarified that the ongoing amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, 2007, does not seek to prohibit preaching or other religious activities in public spaces.… ## [Collapse After A Landslide: Starmer’s Fall May Not Be The Last](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/23/collapse-after-a-landslide-starmers-fall-may-not-be-the-last/) _2026-07-23 · Azubuike Ishiekwene · TheInterview Nigeria_ It was painful to watch him outside No.10 on Monday. Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public… ## [New UK Prime Minister Targets Lower Energy Bills In First Move](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/21/new-uk-prime-minister-targets-lower-energy-bills-in-first-move/) _2026-07-21 · The Interview Editors · TheInterview Nigeria_ New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills as one of his first moves as prime minister. This is the first of… ## [NCC Advocates Evidence-based Decisions In African Telecom Regulation](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/21/ncc-advocates-evidence-based-decisions-in-african-telecom-regulation/) _2026-07-21 · The Interview Editors · TheInterview Nigeria_ The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among African telecommunications regulators to build a robust network intelligence ecosystem that supports evidence-based regulatory decisions across the continent. The… ## [Why South Sudan’s Crisis Exposes the Perils of Transitional Governments](https://thebrief.co.ke/horn-of-africa/why-south-sudans-crisis-exposes-the-perils-of-transitional-governments/) _2026-07-20 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ BY D.W WAGACHA The detention and prosecution of suspended South Sudan First Vice President Dr Riek Machar arguably marked the collapse of the transitional government, sparking considerable political tensions in the country. The Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) was established on February 22, 2020, under the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of \[…\] The post… ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ovSuKLvDIcAw) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [2027 Elections: Police Commence Recovery Of Illegal Arms Nationwide](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/16/2027-elections-police-commence-recovery-of-illegal-arms-nationwide/) _2026-07-16 · The Interview Editors · TheInterview Nigeria_ The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a nationwide programme to recover illegal arms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on… ## [Davido Says He Spends $300,000 Monthly On Personal Lifestyle](https://theinterview.ng/2026/07/16/davido-says-he-spends-300000-monthly-on-personal-lifestyle/) _2026-07-16 · The Interview Editors · TheInterview Nigeria_ Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly on his personal lifestyle, excluding expenses on his wife, family, luxury cars and jewelries.… ## [Uganda’s Sovereignty Act and the regional risk to journalism](https://thebrief.co.ke/eac/ugandas-sovereignty-act-and-the-regional-risk-to-journalism/) _2026-05-17 · Eliud Kibii · DiploBrief_ Uganda President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday, May 17, signed into law the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The bill, now an Act of Parliament, has been interpreted as a domestic measure to regulate foreign influence in Uganda. However, what is not coming out directly is that its implications may be felt across the borders. \[…\] The post Uganda’s Sovereignty Act and the regional… ## [Nuncio van Megen exits Kenya after 7 years as ties with Vatican enter new phase](https://thebrief.co.ke/diplomats-corner/nuncio-van-megen-exits-kenya-after-7-years-as-ties-with-vatican-enter-new-phase/) _2026-05-13 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ Catholic Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen is departing Kenya after completing his tour of duty. Archbishop van Megen is leaving after seven years, which were marked by quiet but steady diplomatic and pastoral engagement that helped deepen ties between Nairobi and the Holy See. During his tenure, he served as the Vatican’s \[…\] The post Nuncio van Megen exits Kenya after… ## [Big pledges, real impact? What Ruto–Macron Nairobi Declaration means for Kenyans](https://thebrief.co.ke/foreign/what-ruto-macron-nairobi-declaration-means-for-kenyans/) _2026-05-13 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ When President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron unveiled the Africa-France Nairobi Declaration at the Africa Forward Summit, the language in the room was technical. The document that captured the two-day Africa-France meeting was characterised by jargon such as “sovereign equality”, “strategic partnership” and “new era of cooperation”. However, what many Kenyans, and by extension \[…\] The… ## [Ruto unveils Njoki Ndung’u for ICC as Kenya mounts double bid for global court seats](https://thebrief.co.ke/news/ruto-unveils-njoki-ndungu-for-icc-as-kenya-mounts-double-bid-for-global-court-seats/) _2026-05-13 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ President William Ruto has officially unveiled Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u as Kenya’s candidate for election to the International Criminal Court (ICC), as Nairobi simultaneously pushes a second bid for a seat at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The launch signals what officials describe as a coordinated “double bet” by Kenya to expand its \[…\] The post Ruto unveils Njoki Ndung’u for… ## [Ethiopia, Eritrea tensions trigger a wave of Eritrean refugees into Kenya](https://thebrief.co.ke/horn-of-africa/ethiopia-eritrea-tensions-trigger-a-wave-of-eritrean-refugees-into-kenya/) _2026-05-13 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ Renewed tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are emerging as a key driver behind a fresh wave of refugees into Kenya. While Kenya has long hosted refugees fleeing instability in Somalia and South Sudan, the latest data from the Economic Survey 2026 suggests a broader regional dynamic is now at play. The total number of registered \[…\] The post Ethiopia, Eritrea tensions trigger a wave of Eritrean… ## [Terror attacks drop as report flags misuse of anti-terror laws in demos crackdown](https://thebrief.co.ke/news/terror-attacks-drop-as-report-flags-misuse-of-anti-terror-laws-in-demos-crackdown/) _2026-05-13 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ Kenya recorded a decline in terror-related incidents in 2025, but the country may be trading security gains for growing concerns over civil liberties, a new report warns. According to the Trends of Violent Extremist Attacks and Arrests in Kenya (January–December 2025), terror incidents dropped from 85 in 2024 to 72 in 2025, marking a 15 \[…\] The post Terror attacks drop as report flags misuse of… ## [DCP vs UDA: Stage set for July 16 Ol Kalou by-election](https://thebrief.co.ke/politics/stage-set-for-july-16-ol-kalou-by-election/) _2026-05-10 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ The ruling United Democratic Alliance, led by President William Ruto, will face off with the Democracy for the Citizens Party in the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election, setting up a high-stakes political contest in Nyandarua County. The mini-poll is shaping up as an early test of strength between UDA and DCP, led by former Deputy \[…\] The post DCP vs UDA: Stage set for July 16 Ol Kalou by-election first… ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LxSeK42Pgf2x) _2026-05-10 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Former MP Kiaraho’s PA clinches UDA ticket in Ol Kalou by-election race](https://thebrief.co.ke/politics/former-mp-kiarahos-pa-clinches-uda-ticket-in-ol-kalou-by-election-race/) _2026-05-09 · The Brief · DiploBrief_ BY MACHARIA WANGUI The United Democratic Alliance has handed its Ol Kalou parliamentary ticket to Samuel Muchina Nyaga, a long-serving aide to the late area MP Njuguna Kiaraho, setting the stage for a closely watched by-election in Nyandarua County. Muchina, who served as Kiaraho’s personal assistant, won the party primaries on Friday after garnering 3,221 \[…\] The post Former MP Kiaraho’s PA…