National election 2026

11 parties ‘close to reaching seat-sharing deal’

After nearly three months of talks, alliance leaders say they are now cautiously optimistic about reaching an understanding across all 300 constituencies.
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Young voters poised to shape next election

They grew up hearing that voting was their right, only to watch how easily that right could be snatched away in elections widely criticised as “sham polls”.
10 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties

Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM

Poll concerns must be addressed seriously

EC must ensure proper enforcement of law and electoral code.
24 December 2025, 13:37 PM

An ominous warning for the February polls

Violence against candidates threatens public safety
13 December 2025, 14:30 PM

CEC to announce election schedule at 6pm tomorrow: EC secretary

EC briefed president on election preparations earlier today
10 December 2025, 11:12 AM

Prevent pre-election violence at any cost

With murder rate spiking and many looted guns still missing, govt must deliver results.
4 December 2025, 13:30 PM

Referendum, polls on same day, PR for upper house

The government yesterday unveiled a set of key decisions, including holding the national election and the July charter referendum on the same day, and introducing an upper house to be formed through proportional representation.
13 November 2025, 18:17 PM