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IEBC Chairperson overseeing preparations for Kenya's 2027 General Election amid political scrutiny and electoral logistics concerns.
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The Standard
… In a statement issued on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the allegations followed statements made by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua during a press briefing on Wednesday. …
IEBC rejects Gachagua's claims, defends 2027 polls preparationsThe Standard
… achagua claimed that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ongoing tender for an Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) is merely a formality intended to give the appearance of a competitive procurement process.He alleged that the Erastus Edung Ethekon …
Gachagua: 2027 elections technology tender already given to Korean firmCitizen Digital
IEBC gazettes 2027 election period, unveils key timelines for aspirants and campaigns By Ian Omondi August 20, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon during a past …
IEBC gazettes 2027 election period, unveils key timelines for aspirants and campaignsCapital News
… Commission said 2,936,516 Kenyans had registered as voters since the launch of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise on September 29, 2025. “The foundation of a credible election is a clean, accurate and verifiable register of voters,” IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon …
IEBC targets 28.5 million voters, doubles diaspora voting countriesCapital News
… He challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to publicly demonstrate their preparedness for the 2027 polls and engage opposition parties on the preparations. “What Ethekon [IEBC Chairperson] must tell us is the level of preparedness,” Gachagua said, ca …
Gachagua to Ruto: ‘Kenya is not Uganda or Tanzania’ as he warns against election disruptionCitizen Digital
IEBC opens tenders for KIEMS kits, ballot papers and 2027 voter register By Vincent Obadha August 11, 2026 12:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon during a past appearan …
IEBC opens tenders for KIEMS kits, ballot papers and 2027 voter registerCitizen Digital
IEBC gazettes new elections campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 polls By Fridah Naliaka August 09, 2026 02:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon speaking on Thursday, …
IEBC gazettes new elections campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… Hopefully, Erastus Edung Ethekon and his team are reading the nation’s mood correctly. …
State House race on, Ethekon team must be above suspicionThe Standard
… In a statement issued on Friday, August 7, Kalonzo questioned the legal basis for remarks made by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, urging him to adhere to the Constitution and the Elections Act strictly. …
Stop threatening us with election postponement, Kalonzo tells IEBCCitizen Digital
State agencies form joint team to bar hate-speech candidates from 2027 ballot By Willy Lusige August 03, 2026 04:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon speaking on Thursda …
State agencies form joint team to bar hate-speech candidates from 2027 ballotThe High Court has dismissed Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria's judicial review challenge against the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's imposition of a Sh2.5 million fine and other sanctions. The IEBC has called on Gikaria to comply with the penalties.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has dismissed Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria's judicial review challenge against the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's imposition of a Sh2.5 million fine and other sanctions. The IEBC has called on Gikaria to comply with the penalties.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
The IEBC and DCI issued formal statements on Monday denying allegations of illegal voter registration, unlawful voter transfers, and foreign voter registration made in The Standard's cross-border vote smuggling investigation, and questioned the timing of the report.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Following The Standard's investigation into cross-border vote smuggling, both the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have issued statements denying allegations of illegal voter registration, unlawful voter transfers, and registration of foreigners, while questioning the timing of the report.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dismissed an exposé claiming Ugandans were acquiring Kenyan IDs to vote illegally during the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, calling the report "sensationalized and unsubstantiated" and stating no credible evidence of such malpractice has been submitted to the Commission.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has rejected claims of illegal voter registration and missing biometric kits, stating that no credible evidence has been submitted to support such allegations. The commission warned of legal action against those spreading false information and said it will investigate and prosecute any credible cases of wrongdoing if evidence is provided.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Francis Awino has filed a court petition seeking to compel the IEBC to disclose key information and operational protocols ahead of the 2027 General Election, including polling station locations, the national tallying centre, and voter identification procedures. The petitioner is also requesting interim orders restraining the IEBC from implementing undisclosed or materially revised protocols.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Ol-Kalou Constituency running from September 21 to October 20, 2026, allowing eligible citizens to register, transfer registration, update details, and verify status ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has defended a voter registration exercise at Kenyatta University after a video circulated on social media, saying it deploys registration kits to strategic locations to reach eligible voters and that the Continuous Voter Registration process is being conducted in accordance with the law.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to resist political pressure and focus on delivering a free, fair and credible 2027 General Election, emphasizing that the stability and democratic values of the country depend on how the electoral agency prepares and conducts its work.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board has directed the IEBC to correct, clarify and amend sections of its tender for the supply and maintenance of the Integrated Elections Management System ahead of the 2027 General Election, after finding that some requirements and evaluation criteria were not sufficiently clear and objective.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission rejected allegations of political interference, corruption, and voter suppression in its 2027 election preparations, terming the claims false and unsubstantiated. The commission challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence of claims that politicians purchased a house for the IEBC chairperson to influence him.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has predetermined the outcome of a tender for an Integrated Elections Management System in favour of South Korean company Miru Systems Company Limited, claiming the ongoing procurement process is merely a formality.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has formally gazetted the commencement of the election period for the August 10, 2027 polls, publishing Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13497 to bring the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act into force, setting out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns and election offences.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission targets approximately 28.5 million registered voters for the 2027 General Election, up from 22.1 million in 2022. As of August 20, 2026, 2.9 million Kenyans have registered since the Continuous Voter Registration exercise began in September 2025.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto that Kenya's 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled, saying Kenyans will resist any attempt to use violence, gangs or political instability as a pretext to delay the polls. Gachagua accused the administration of creating conditions that could justify postponing the election and called on the IEBC to demonstrate preparedness and engage opposition parties.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched two major international tenders—one for an Integrated Elections Management System and KIEMS kits for biometric voter identification and results transmission, and another for ballot papers, tactile ballot folders, voter registers, and result-declaration forms—with delivery scheduled before the August 2027 General Election.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazetted new Election Campaign Financing Regulations for the 2027 general elections, setting the expenditure period from at least six months before the election to fourteen days after, and requiring candidates and political parties to appoint an authorized person to manage contributions and expenditures.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With the constitutional election date set for 10 August 2025, President William Ruto is conducting an electoral charm offensive through State House delegations, though an opinion writer suggests such retreats from the campaign field may signal political weakness.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the IEBC against threatening to postpone the 2027 General Election, questioning the legal basis for remarks made by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, who previously stated that Kenya cannot conduct credible elections in an environment marked by hate speech, political intolerance and ethnic incitement. Kalonzo argued that under the Elections Act, the IEBC can only postpone elections in specific constituencies, counties or wards under circumstances such as a serious breach of peace or natural disaster.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have formed a multi-agency committee to crack down on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that leaders found inciting Kenyans or spreading hate could be disqualified from the ballot.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Council on the Administration of Justice has reactivated its Ad Hoc Committee on Election Preparedness to coordinate the justice sector ahead of the 2027 General Election, following IEBC briefings on the electoral roadmap. The committee, chaired by the IEBC Chairperson, will focus on enhancing justice-sector readiness and inter-agency collaboration throughout the electoral cycle.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC said voting in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election proceeded smoothly and peacefully on Thursday, with voter turnout reaching 38.2 per cent by 1 p.m., and cautioned political leaders against disrupting polling stations and tallying centres ahead of vote counting.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu has accused the government of intimidation in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and faulted the IEBC for bias and failure to enforce the electoral code of conduct, citing alleged voter bribery and intimidation in previous by-elections in Malava, Mbeere North and Narok Town Ward.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to the IEBC alleging that a July 13 meeting was used to plan electoral malpractice in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, claiming select UDA officials and government officers met to influence the election outcome.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Party for Citizens (DCP), has accused the IEBC of bias and demanded assurances that Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election will be free, fair and credible. He cited alleged selective enforcement of electoral laws in favour of the UDA and claimed senior government officials have campaigned for the UDA candidate without sanctions.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has opposed calls to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election over alleged campaign irregularities, arguing that voters should not be punished for candidates' misconduct. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the IEBC and enforcement agencies should investigate and prosecute offenders under existing electoral laws rather than deny voters their constitutional right to elect a representative.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has cautioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against partisanship and procedural failures ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that Kenya could face serious consequences if the electoral process loses public trust. Mwilu emphasized that the credibility of the next election will depend on the commission's ability to manage disputes fairly, impartially and within the law, and that any perception of bias or institutional failure could have far-reaching consequences for national stability.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Philip Murgor cautioned IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the commission's leadership bears responsibility for safeguarding Kenya's electoral integrity, warning against repeating the events of the disputed 2007 General Election and urging the commission to resist political pressure and uphold the law.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against bias and lack of professionalism in the build-up to the 2027 General Election, saying the credibility of the election relies on the conduct of the electoral body. IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon promised to deliver a reputable electoral process before, during, and after the 2027 polls.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it may postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for the following Thursday due to widespread voter bribery, violence, and one reported death. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon announced the commission may disqualify candidates found culpable of electoral offences and criticized the use of state machinery to influence voters.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →