… 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 ConfirmsKenya Minute.
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Erastus Ethekon
Also known as: IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon
Erastus Ethekon — IEBC Chair overseeing voter registration and election preparations for 2027 elections.
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- April 2026
… 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 Candidate… 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 Death
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IEBC confirms readiness for Emurua Dikirr and ward by-elections
The News
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.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
Tuesday 12 May
IEBC confirms readiness for Emurua Dikirr and ward by-elections
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.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
IEBC warns voters against polling booth photos, videos
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.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
Lawmakers criticise IEBC's Sh13.1 billion election budget increase
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 →
IEBC faces pressure to require degree for political candidates
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 →
IEBC confirms preparations for May 14 by-elections on track
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 →
Wednesday 29 April
IEBC exceeds voter registration target with 2.6 million new voters
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 →
IEBC cites budget, security gaps after missing voter registration target
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 →
Tuesday 28 April
IEBC reports 1.8 million new voter registrations in 30-day drive
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 →
Monday 27 April
Enhanced voter registration closes amid queues, 1.8 million registered
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 →
Voter registration surge as exercise closes today nationwide
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 →
Sunday 26 April
IEBC rules out extension for voter registration closing April 28
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 →
UDA Sets May 9 Primaries for Ol Kalou By-Election Candidate
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 →
Saturday 25 April
IEBC sets July 16 for Ol Kalou by-election after MP death
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 →