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Kahawa Tungu 12-year-old boy in hospital after horrific electrocution in Donholm, Nairobi - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Tinder conman who stole thousands pretended to be multi-millionaire cancer patient - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Gloves off: Arati fires back at Matiang’i over explosive ‘militia’ claims - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Gang members arrested, homemade gun and crude weapons recovered in Kisumu - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu FBI seizes former Congressman Eric Swalwell's devices and searches his home as part of investigation - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project - Kahawatungu K24 Digital Who is Lucy Afandi? Kenyan appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Vatican consultant People Daily 28 leaders join Ndindi Nyoro’s PPK Nation Africa Sossion declares Sh65m wealth, says his time at Knut strengthened TSC Daily Maverick Insurance system shortcomings leave âMurder for Moneyâ judge shocked Citizen Digital Marathon legend Patrick Makau calls for state pensions for retired athletes Al Jazeera Jewish-American barred by Israel calls settler violence ‘state terror’ Al Jazeera Fishermen rescued after five days clinging to cooler at sea Al Jazeera US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iran Al Jazeera Champions Arsenal host Coventry City in Premier League opener: What to know Al Jazeera University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations Al Jazeera Walmart sees sales drop as US consumer spending retreats Al Jazeera Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court? Al Jazeera Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test KBC Digital Talanta Stadium nears completion, CS Mvurya confirms 94% progress K24 Digital Boni Khalwale chooses spot for his wife’s grave: Inside Luhya burial rites in polygamous families People Daily IEBC announces key timelines for 2027 General Election People Daily All seven bodies recovered after deadly Mt Ololokwe chopper crash Daily Maverick The krill crisis â why the Southern Oceanâs most critical species is under threat BBC News UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project BBC News Scott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy KBC Digital Kipyegon prioritises recovery over comeback, pulls out of ultimate championships KBC Digital Obiri, Kipruto to headline historic 50th New York City Marathon Al Jazeera Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict Al Jazeera Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack K24 Digital Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara vs Esther Passaris: What really sparked their dramatic TV clash K24 Digital Boohoo fined Ksh348.5M over deceptive discounts eTurboNews Bahamas Travel Secrets: What You Won’t Find in the Brochures Citizen Digital DCP leaders dismiss NCIC summons against Gachagua, challenge commission to visit Wamunyoro KBC Digital IEBC releases key timelines to aspirants ahead of 2027 polls K24 Digital Revealed: Pilot killed in Samburu chopper crash was a fourth-generation aviator Citizen Digital Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested over Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder Citizen Digital AFCON 2027 to leave lasting infrastructure legacy, says Musonye TUKO Sweden tightens immigration rules, introduces 3 new conditions for families TUKO "Your ticket to work": Canada unveils quick pathway for foreign medical doctors People Daily DCI apprehends 2 in Kisumu, recovers homemade gun and assortment of crude weapons France 24 Landmark case against Meta: Focus shifts from online content to 'design and infrastructure' France 24 Extreme heat: 'We're really starting now to understand how global climate is impacting our health' France 24 France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project Daily Maverick Ten questions DA finance boss Mark Burke must answer from Sarbâs R4bn probe ruling Daily Maverick Talking time over as Boks and All Blacks reveal powerful lineups for first Test Daily Maverick âYou go back to basics.â What it takes to beat the All Blacks Daily Maverick Ramaphosa launches Phase 3 Government/Business partnership â 3% growth goal remains elusive Daily Maverick How long will King Coal continue to glitter? 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IEBC announces key timelines for 2027 General Election

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced key timelines for the 2027 General Election, formally setting in motion preparations for the August 10, 2027 polls. The Commission said Thursday it had published Kenya Gazette Notice, bringing into force the Electoral Code of Conduct and the Election Offences Act. The notice sets out key […]

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