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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Citizen Digital
… Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the Commission had set a target of 2.5 million new voters within 30 days and successfully met it. …
IEBC lauds Kenyans for high turnout as 2.6 million new voters registeredThe Standard
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission registered some 2,345,476 voters between March 30 and April 28 during the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, falling short of the target by 154,524 voters. …
IEBC decries budget constraints, security challenges after missing registration targetCapital News
… IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon stressed the importance of political participation, citing Article 38 of the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees every citizen the right to vote. …
IEBC Chair Praises High Voter Uptake after curtains fall on 30-day voter listing driveCapital News
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has urged eligible citizens to register before the deadline, noting that continuous registration will still be available at Huduma Centres and IEBC offices. …
Rush at IEBC Centres as enhanced Voter Registration ClosesThe Standard
… Despite the closure of the exercise, IEBC said voter registration will remain open at Huduma Centres, constituency offices and its headquarters at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi.IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has urged young people to register as voters, calling it a civic respo …
Spot check: Kenyans race against time as mass voter registration ends (Photos)Capital News
… IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon urged Kenyans eligible to register as voters to take advantage of the exercise ahead of the deadline. …
No Extension for Voter Registration Exercise, IEBC ConfirmsCapital News
… In a Gazette Notice, the electoral body’s Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the poll follows the formal declaration of a vacancy in the Ol Kalou National Assembly seat by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. …
UDA Sets May 9 Primaries for Ol Kalou MP By-Election CandidateCapital News
… In a Gazette Notice, the electoral body’s Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the poll follows the formal declaration of a vacancy in the Ol Kalou National Assembly seat by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. …
IEBC Sets July 16 for Ol Kalou By-Election after MP Kiaraho’s DeathThe 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 →