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Mombasa County, IEBC launch civic engagement drive to boost voter registration
Presiding over the launch, Erastus Ethekon highlighted a worrying gap in voter registration across Kenya.
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IEBC to launch 30-day enhanced continuous voter registration drive
In a notice, the electoral agency said the nationwide exercise will run daily until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, covering all days of the week, including weekends, in an effort to maximise access for eligible Kenya...
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IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein resigns
The IEBC noted that it will, in due course, announce an interim replacement who will assume the role of Acting CEO and Commission Secretary to ensure continuity at the Secretariat.
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IEBC dismisses ballot-stuffing allegations as misleading
The IEBC urged members of the public to rely only on verified information from official channels and to ignore rumours or false claims that could undermine confidence in the electoral process.
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IEBC condemns isolated incidents of violence during by-elections
IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon said the commission was working closely with security agencies to address disturbances and ensure order is restored swiftly in areas where incidents were recorded.
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IEBC assures readiness for Kasipul by-election as security, polling teams deployed
Speaking on Wednesday after assessing security and logistical arrangements, Ethekon said security agencies had deployed officers across all 22 electoral areas to guarantee safety throughout the voting process.
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IEBC pledges to carry on Raila’s vision of electoral integrity and transparency
The electoral body further stated that Raila’s life was etched in Kenya’s democratic foundations and that his efforts were reflected in every reform, freedom, and ballot cast since the return of multiparty demo...
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Six petitioners sue IEBC over failure to process MP recall petitions
The petitioners accuse the electoral agency of violating their constitutional rights and undermining public accountability by refusing to process recall petitions
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Not under my watch: IEBC boss Ethekon vows watertight 2027 polls
Ethekon maintained that the election process from voting to tallying follows a strict legal path that safeguards its integrity
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Oswago: IEBC needs longer terms, six years fails stability test
Oswago said the short term limits the commissioners’ effectiveness and weakens the IEBC’s institutional memory.
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IEBC awaits legal advice on expired boundary review timelines
The Commission has indicated it will provide further direction to the public once the legal guidance is received and reviewed.
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Ethekon: I’ll stay and deliver free, fair elections
He said the new team must confront doubts about the electoral process by engaging the public, being open to scrutiny, and addressing concerns without delay.