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.
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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-electionCitizen 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 dayCitizen 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 dayThe 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 dateCapital 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 electionThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →