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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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Speaker Wetang’ula warns politicians against interfering with IEBC
Wetang’ula said reckless remarks from some politicians threaten to undermine the credibility and legitimacy of the IEBC.
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IEBC tables legal reform proposals, calls for early funding ahead of 2027
IEBC Chair Ethekon, noted that a strong legal and regulatory environment is key to protecting the credibility, transparency and efficiency of Kenya’s elections.
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Senate calls for 100 diaspora voting centres to boost participation
The proposal, fronted by Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, aims to address logistical and accessibility challenges that have previously limited diaspora participation in Kenya's electoral process.
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IEBC awaits formal MP recall petitions as debate grows
The IEBC chair maintained that any recall must follow legal steps, including verification by IEBC before the Commission can issue any directives or organise a vote.
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IEBC sets 90-day timeline for by-elections after receiving new writs
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon dismissed public speculation around the delays, saying the Commission cannot move forward without the official writs
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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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IEBC to roll out voter registration in August
According to the chairperson, the absence of a fully constituted Commission after the 2022 general election delayed the process.
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22 mini polls put IEBC on edge as legal clock runs out
IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan noted that the upcoming polls will be a major test for the newly constituted commission as it begins to prepare for the 2027 General Election.
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Kioni: I trust Gen Z to hold IEBC accountable
The former Ndaragwa MP added that the 2022 elections were flawed and questioned the results not only at the presidential level but also in parliamentary contests.
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Sitati takes over as Acting Registrar of Political Parties after Nderitu’s exit to IEBC
Sitati steps into a role previously held by Nderitu since 2018, a period marked by reforms that helped transform the ORPP into a more efficient and influential institution.
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Vacancies declared in office of the registrar of political parties
The position fell vacant after former Registrar of Political Parties Anne Njeri Nderitu was sworn in last Friday as a commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).