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Safina deputy leader: Polling system could make 2027 poll rigging difficult

Politics

Safina deputy leader: Polling system could make 2027 poll rigging difficult

Otieno said voters would be able to monitor, record and share results from their respective polling stations on election night, allowing Kenyans to establish the direction of the presidential contest before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) completes the formal tally

By Chrispho Owuor 25 Sep 2026

IEBC faces Sh4.7bn technology cash gap ahead of 2027 poll

2027 Election

IEBC faces Sh4.7bn technology cash gap ahead of 2027 poll

IEBC had estimated that it would need Sh9.4 billion for information and communication technology (ICT) during the 2026/27 financial year. However, only Sh4.7 billion was provided, leaving the commission with half of the amount it had requested.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 24 Sep 2026

Senator Oketch: Voter turnout decline driven by more than fatigue among young Kenyans

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Senator Oketch: Voter turnout decline driven by more than fatigue among young Kenyans

Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Oketch said many young Kenyans move to towns and cities in search of jobs but remain registered to vote in their home counties, leaving some unable to afford the cost of travelling back on election day.

By David Abonyo 21 Sep 2026

IEBC reopens Sh6.5bn election tech tender with tougher rules

2027 Election

IEBC reopens Sh6.5bn election tech tender with tougher rules

IEBC is looking for suppliers of a new Integrated Elections Management System that will be used in the next General Election, with the commission saying the technology currently in use has become obsolete.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 19 Sep 2026

People’s Coalition pushes for decentralised presidential results system before 2027

2027 Election

People’s Coalition pushes for decentralised presidential results system before 2027

Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, the coalition said the reforms were necessary to guarantee credible, transparent and accountable elections.

By David Abonyo 15 Sep 2026

Why Kenya spends more on elections than most countries

2027 Election

Why Kenya spends more on elections than most countries

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) had put forward a budget of Sh61.7 billion for the 2027 elections. Parliament later cut the allocation to Sh57.3 billion.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 9 Sep 2026

Gachagua calls on IEBC to scrap Miru tender, upgrade current system

2027 Election

Gachagua calls on IEBC to scrap Miru tender, upgrade current system

Gachagua, who made the allegations in a statement on social media, also claimed that IEBC officials who refused to endorse the specifications were victimised and transferred, warning that changing the election management system less than a year before the polls could disrupt preparations and interfere with the voters’ register.

By David Abonyo 1 Sep 2026

Muturi tells Wetang’ula to fast-track 2027 election law changes

Politics

Muturi tells Wetang’ula to fast-track 2027 election law changes

Muturi has challenged Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and lawmakers to conclude the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) gets deeper into preparations for the 2027 General Election.

By Bradley Bosire 28 Aug 2026

Sh6.5bn IEBC technology tender faces fresh challenge

Corridors of Justice

Sh6.5bn IEBC technology tender faces fresh challenge

Galadirel Investment Limited has filed a case before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB), asking it to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from proceeding with the purchase of an Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) and related equipment.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 27 Aug 2026

Gachagua raises alarm over IEBC’s planned switch from KIEMS to Miru system

News

Gachagua raises alarm over IEBC’s planned switch from KIEMS to Miru system

KIEMS has been central to Kenya's electoral processes, particularly in voter identification and the transmission of election-related information. The system was deployed by the IEBC to support voter registration, biometric voter identification and the transmission of results

By Chrispho Owuor 26 Aug 2026

Chief Justice Martha Koome urges Parliament to fast-track electoral reform ahead of 2027 polls

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Chief Justice Martha Koome urges Parliament to fast-track electoral reform ahead of 2027 polls

Koome welcomed proposals contained in the Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2026, urging both the National Assembly and Senate to expedite their consideration and enactment

By Chrispho Owuor 24 Jun 2026

Muturi faults IEBC election plan, calls for transparency and wider consultations

News

Muturi faults IEBC election plan, calls for transparency and wider consultations

Speaking on behalf of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027 in Nairobi on Wednesday, Muturi questioned the process through which the electoral body's roadmap had been developed, saying stakeholders had not been adequately involved.

By David Abonyo 24 Jun 2026

Ethekon rallies Kenyans to take active role in building trust ahead of 2027 elections

News

Ethekon rallies Kenyans to take active role in building trust ahead of 2027 elections

IEBC Chair, Ethekon urged Kenyans to actively participate in strengthening democracy, saying the commission’s goal was to deliver an election that inspires public confidence and upholds constitutional values

By Chrispho Owuor 24 Jun 2026

IEBC launches 2025–2027 election plan as countdown to 2027 polls begins

News

IEBC launches 2025–2027 election plan as countdown to 2027 polls begins

The commission said public officers seeking elective positions will be required to resign by February 9, 2027, while political parties must submit their membership lists and aspirant details by March 16, 2027. Candidate nominations are expected to run between May 29 and June 11, 2027.

By David Abonyo 24 Jun 2026

Maraga warns IEBC on statements undermining trust in elections

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Maraga warns IEBC on statements undermining trust in elections

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned IEBC against actions or statements that erode public trust, urging urgent stakeholder talks on voter register, technology and reforms ahead of Kenya’s next elections.

By David Abonyo 5 Apr 2026