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Neutrality, numbers and logistics: Test facing police ahead of election

Police recruits during rehearsal ahead of passing-out parade at the Kenya Police College, Kiganjo Main Campus in Nyeri County, on August 25, 2026. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Eleven months from now, Kenyans will head to the ballot box to elect their preferred leaders amid a heightened political environment raising security concerns.

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