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Ann Nderitu

Also known as: IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu · Commissioner Ann Nderitu · Commissioner Nderitu · Ms Nderitu

IEBC Commissioner who announced enforcement of the two-thirds gender compliance rule for 2027 party candidate lists.

2026-05-052026-10-09

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission intends to examine party nomination lists against the two-thirds gender threshold, in a move aimed at increasing the number of women appearing on the ballot. …

    IEBC puts parties on notice over gender balance in 2027 nominations
  3. The Standard

    … IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu has said they intend to ensure that political parties' present lists meet the minimum gender requirement, as part of increasing the number of women on the ballot papers. …

    IEBC to enforce Two-thirds gender rule in 2027 election candidate lists
  4. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said it will keenly scrutinise party lists submitted to it ahead of next year's elections to ensure they comply with the two-thirds gender principle.Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission inten …

    IEBC renews push for gender rule
  5. September 2026
  6. Capital News

    … Commissioner Ann Nderitu, who represented the IEBC Chairperson, opened the review workshop alongside Commissioners Marykaren Sorobit and Alutalala Mukhwana, and Hassan Noor Hassan. …

    IEBC to Align Election Communication With Changing Technology
  7. August 2026
  8. The Standard

    … IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said that this is because people went to court before the 2022 general election to challenge the requirement of a degree for candidates running for President, Member of the National Assembly, and Governor. …

    No degree requirement for elective positions, IEBC says
  9. The Standard

    … IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said that this is because people went to court before the 2022 general election to challenge the requirement of a degree for candidates running for President, Member of the National Assembly, and Governor. …

    Why degree is no longer requirement for elective positions
  10. Citizen Digital

    Ann Nderitu: IEBC summoned, fined suspects who breached code of conduct in Ol Kalou polls By Moses Kinyanjui August 24, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu speaks during …

    Ann Nderitu: IEBC summoned, fined suspects who breached code of conduct in Ol Kalou polls
  11. July 2026
  12. The Standard

    … That is the work we intend to keep doing, together, well beyond this room,” said Ann Nderitu, Deputy Project Director, Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya.The evaluation identified limited access to smartphones, laptops, affordable internet and advanced creative tools as the main bar …

    7,800 youth gain skills in digital content creation
  13. Capital News

    … Addressing concerns raised over calls by some political leaders for supporters to guard polling stations, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu dismissed the need for such action. …

    IEBC says Ol Kalou by-election recorded over 50% turnout
  14. Citizen Digital

    'Votes are protected', IEBC dismisses Gachagua's rigging claims in Ol Kalou by-election By Brian Kimani July 16, 2026 05:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu speaks during the El …

    'Votes are protected', IEBC dismisses Gachagua's rigging claims in Ol Kalou by-election

Monday 5 October

  1. IEBC to enforce gender balance in 2027 party nominations

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it will scrutinize political parties' candidate lists against the two-thirds gender threshold before the 2027 General Election, and has urged parties to field women in constituencies where they have established political support.

    5 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. IEBC to enforce two-thirds gender rule in 2027 elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it will scrutinize party lists submitted ahead of the 2027 elections to ensure compliance with the two-thirds gender principle, with the aim of increasing the number of women on ballot papers.

    5 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. IEBC will scrutinize party lists for two-thirds gender compliance

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it will closely review political party candidate lists submitted for next year's elections to ensure compliance with the two-thirds gender principle. IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission proposes that any candidate list presented must meet at least the two-thirds gender threshold as a compliance requirement, urging parties to nominate women for constituencies where they have a strong chance of election.

    5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. IEBC reviews voter education and communication for 2027 election

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has begun a strategic review of its voter education, partnerships and communication frameworks ahead of the 2027 General Election, covering policy and operational documents. The review is intended to ensure the Commission's public outreach strategies remain aligned with its constitutional mandate and responsive to changes in technology and the media environment.

    16 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. IEBC clarifies no degree requirement for elective posts

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has clarified that there is no degree requirement for any elective post, following a court challenge before the 2022 general election to the requirement of a degree for candidates running for President, Member of the National Assembly, and Governor.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. IEBC clarifies degree no longer required for elective posts

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has clarified that there is no degree requirement for any elective post, following a court challenge before the 2022 general election that contested the degree requirement for presidential, National Assembly, and gubernatorial candidates.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

  1. IEBC summoned and fined code of conduct breaches in Ol Kalou polls

    IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission summoned several people who breached the code of conduct in the Ol Kalou mini polls held on July 16, 2026, and fined and warned them through the Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee process. She maintained that no malpractice was witnessed inside polling stations and that deployed officers ensured security and order were well maintained.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. 7,800 youth gain digital content creation skills through Google project

    More than 7,800 young Kenyans have received training in digital content creation and entrepreneurship through the Google-supported Ganjisha Project, implemented across all 47 counties. The programme increased the proportion of participants earning income from content creation from five per cent to 28 per cent, and average monthly earnings rose from approximately Sh2,600 to Sh7,766.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ol Kalou by-election turnout reaches 50.8 percent—IEBC appeals for calm

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission reported that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election proceeded smoothly with voter turnout at 50.8 percent. IEBC officials urged all political actors to maintain peace during vote-counting and told supporters not to guard polling stations, emphasizing that results are protected by law and security.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. IEBC dismisses Gachagua's vote-rigging allegations ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

    The IEBC has rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's warnings to Ol Kalou residents to protect votes from "armed goons," with Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan asserting that adequate security is deployed and votes will be counted transparently following the voting process.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. IEBC to use only electronic ID for Ol Kalou by-election voting

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the Ol Kalou by-election on July 16 will use electronic identification through KIEMS kits exclusively, with no manual voter register. Voters must present national identity cards or passports and undergo biometric and facial verification, with alphanumeric ID entry as a fallback if those methods fail.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. IEBC announces 2027 election timetable with key party deadlines

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set out official timelines for the 2027 General Election, requiring political parties to submit membership lists and primary schedules by March 16, 2027, and complete primaries by May 9, 2027. Candidates failing to meet registration deadlines will not be eligible to participate.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. IEBC announces 2027 election timeline for primaries and nominations

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has released official timelines for the 2027 General Election, requiring political parties to submit membership lists and primary schedules by March 16, 2027, and complete primaries by May 9, 2027. Candidates who miss nomination deadlines or are still party members by May 9 cannot participate independently.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. IEBC sets Kenya's next general election for August 10, 2027

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set Tuesday, August 10, 2027, as the date for Kenya's next general election, with campaigns running from May 29 to August 7. Political parties must submit membership lists and primary contestant details by March 16, 2027, and complete primaries by May 9, 2027.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. IEBC considers phone ban at polling stations for 2027 election

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission warned Kenyans against taking photos of ballot papers and is considering restricting phones at polling stations to protect voting secrecy and prevent voters from being influenced by others' social media posts on election day.

    5 May 2026 · Capital News →

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