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Ann Nderitu

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

Ann Nderitu — IEBC Commissioner who addressed code of conduct breaches in the Ol Kalou by-election held July 16, 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. July 2026
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. The Standard

    As of Wednesday, the commission noted that it has finalised preparations for the fiercely contested by-election, with election materials arriving in Ol Kalou in the morning for inspection and certification ahead of polling day.IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu, addressing the press,

    Revealed: How IEBC will conduct Ol Kalou by-election
  9. June 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    In a statement, Commissioner Ann Nderitu, Chairperson of IEBC's Election Operation Committee, said political parties participating in the General Election must display the names of candidates contesting their primaries before the March 16 deadline.

    Countdown to 2027: IEBC unveils full election timetable, from primaries to polling day
  11. Citizen Digital

    In a statement, Commissioner Ann Nderitu, Chairperson of IEBC's Election Operation Committee, said political parties participating in the General Election must display the names of candidates contesting their primaries before the March 16 deadline.

    Countdown to 2027: IEBC unveils full election timetable, from primaries to polling day
  12. The Standard

    Chairperson Erastus Ethekon was sworn in on July 11, 2025, with the commission immediately inheriting a packed in-tray of pending by-elections and a delayed boundary review.Commissioner Ann Nderitu, chairperson of the Election Operation Committee, speaking during the IEBC launch

    IEBC sets August 10, 2027 as General Election date
  13. May 2026
  14. Capital News

    Speaking during an interview on Capital in the Morning show on Tuesday, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the electoral body is considering strict measures including restricting phones at polling stations to protect the integrity of the voting process.

    IEBC plans phone ban at polling stations in 2027 election

Today

  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.

    8 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  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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