Also known as: IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon
IEBC Chairperson overseeing voter registration exercises and election preparations for Kenya's 2027 general election.
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The Standard
… The exercise targets electoral areas that were undergoing by-elections during the nationwide ECVR process period.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Ol Kalou will, however, not be included in this exercise until its by-election is concluded. …
IEBC launches month-long voter registration drive in five constituenciesCitizen Digital
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon also expressed concerns over the increasingly volatile political environment, warning that it was hampering preparations for the 2027 General Election. …
CJ Koome urges IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goonsCitizen Digital
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon also expressed concerns over the increasingly volatile political environment, warning that it was hampering preparations for the 2027 General Election. …
CJ Koome urges IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goonsThe 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 dateCitizen Digital
Politicians using goons ahead of 2027 election risk disqualification- IEBC By Joseph Muia May 15, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC chairperson, Erastus Ethekon speaking during a consultative …
Politicians using goons ahead of 2027 election risk disqualification- IEBCCapital News
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed that all strategic and non-strategic election materials had been dispatched to the respective electoral areas. …
IEBC Confirms Readiness for Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-ElectionsCapital News
… In a statement, Commission Chairman Erastus Ethekon warned that the act amounts to an election offence. …
‘Taking Ballot Photos Could Cost You Ksh1 Million,’ IEBC warnsThe Standard
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon during the stakeholder engagement forum, December 8, 2025. …
IEBC in the spot over Sh74 billion election budgetThe Standard
IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon addresses the media on the achievements of the concluded voter registration. …
IEBC pushed to make degree mandatory for political aspirantsThe Standard
… In a statement, the Commission chairman Erastus Ethekon confirmed that political campaigns officially closed on Monday, 11th May 2026 at 6.00 p.m., marking the start of the final phase of preparations ahead of polling day.“The Commission wishes to assure Kenyans that all necessar …
All systems go for May 14, by-electionsThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise from June 25 to July 25 across Mbeere North, Emurua Dikirr, Malava, Porro Ward in Samburu West, and Endo Ward in Marakwet East constituencies, targeting electoral areas that held by-elections during the nationwide registration period.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise from June 25 to July 25 across Mbeere North, Emurua Dikirr, Malava, Porro Ward in Samburu West, and Endo Ward in Marakwet East constituencies, targeting electoral areas that held by-elections during the nationwide registration period.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to disqualify politicians found to be sponsoring goons from participating in next year's General Election, saying the electoral body has sufficient legal powers to address the growing culture of political violence in the country.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to disqualify politicians found sponsoring goons from participating in next year's General Election, citing the IEBC's sufficient legal powers to address the growing culture of political violence in the country.
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 IEBC Chairperson has warned that politicians engaging in electoral misconduct involving goons and criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election risk disqualification, and said the commission will take decisive action against those involved under the election code of conduct.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it has finalized preparations for Thursday's by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency and Porro and Endo wards, with all election materials dispatched, polling stations to open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m., and election officials trained on professionalism and integrity.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned voters that taking selfies, photos, or videos inside polling booths risks a fine of up to Ksh1 million, a jail term not exceeding three years, or both, under the Election Offences Act. The warning comes ahead of by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Porro and Endo Wards.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Lawmakers have criticised a proposal by the IEBC to increase the 2027 general election budget by Sh13.1 billion, bringing the total election budget to Sh74 billion.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is being pushed to make a university degree mandatory for aspirants seeking to contest for Member of Parliament and County Assembly positions ahead of the 2027 General elections.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says logistical arrangements, training, and security coordination for the May 14, 2026 by-elections are progressing as scheduled. The Commission has issued reminders on electoral law compliance, assisted voting rules, and restrictions on unauthorized individuals in polling centres.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced it has surpassed its voter registration target under the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration Phase One, registering over 2.6 million new voters—exceeding the 2.5 million target set for 30 days. The total comprises 267,249 voters registered from September 29, 2025, under continuous registration before the mass exercise, and 2,345,476 voters during the enhanced voter registration phase.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission registered 2,345,476 voters between March 30 and April 28, falling short of its 2.5 million target by 154,524 voters. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon attributed the shortfall to budget constraints, security challenges faced by staff in some regions, and difficulties reaching remote and historically marginalised communities.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced that more than 1.8 million Kenyans registered as voters during the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which targeted 2.5 million new registrations over 30 days. IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon praised the uptake and highlighted the constitutional right to vote, though delays in national identity card production for youths were reported.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyans rushed to beat the deadline for the 30-day Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise on April 28, with long queues reported at IEBC centres across Nairobi. The commission registered over 1.8 million new voters since the exercise began on March 30, though leaders warned that delays in national ID issuance could prevent eligible voters from participating in the upcoming general election.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's continuous voter registration exercise concludes today after registering 1,876,274 new voters out of a 2.5 million target. Long queues formed across registration centres in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kakamega, with Nairobi leading county registrations at over 209,000 new voters.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has confirmed it will not extend the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which closes April 28, 2026, and has deployed mobile registration kits nationwide. Since the exercise began March 30, 2026, 1,876,274 new voters have been registered, with Nairobi County leading registrations at 209,965.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance party scheduled party primaries for May 9 to pick its candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County. Aspirants must register online between April 27 and May 3, and pay nomination fees of Sh250,000 (or Sh125,000 if women, youth, or persons with disabilities).
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has scheduled July 16, 2026 for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, following the death of MP David Kiaraho on March 29 and the Speaker's declaration of vacancy. Political parties must submit candidate names and primary dates by May 4.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →