Also known as: IEBC
Kenya's electoral body responsible for voter registration, election management systems, and conducting the 2027 General Election amid recent staff changes.
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… being organized, financed, directed or tolerated by those in authority, we urge the prosecutor to investigate President Ruto, a former ICC inductee, and review the status of previous charges against him." Karua also called upon the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission …
United Opposition call on ICC to investigate President Ruto over goonismCapital News
… It also urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to work with relevant institutions to ensure Kenyans can campaign and vote freely. …
Maraga, Muturi to lead new forum ahead of 2027 electionCapital News
… The group also called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to work with other institutions to ensure Kenyans can campaign and vote without fear.
Opposition asks ICC to probe Ruto over alleged political violence ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
… "The warning signs now emerging must not be ignored until lives have been lost." It blamed state agencies for not taking appropriate action, saying that the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Eth …
Vocal Africa wants ICC to put Kenya on watch ahead of 2027 electionCapital 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. …
Gachagua to Ruto: ‘Kenya is not Uganda or Tanzania’ as he warns against election disruptionCitizen Digital
… He cited a July 13, 2022, decision by the High Court in Mombasa, in which Justices Olga Sewe, Stephen Githinji and Ann Ong’injo quashed an IEBC decision barring him from contesting the Mombasa gubernatorial election. …
Sonko: Let impeached leaders exhaust appeals or reviews before being locked out of ballotThe Standard
… ed with preventing violence, electoral malpractice, corruption and ethnic incitement of failing to take effective action.It specifically raised concerns over the effectiveness of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission …
VOCAL Africa urges ICC to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… He further claimed the IEBC was part of a plan to create conditions for an election postponement and declaration of a two-year state of emergency. …
Gachagua warns of anarchy, alleges plot to delay 2027 pollsThe Standard
… mplicity thereon and inaction thereto all demonstrate that this Kenya Kwanza Government has failed the test of leadership, competence and Constitutionalism," said Faith.In addition to the arrest, the group is also demanding that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission …
Linda Mwananchi calls for the arrest, prosecution of Wanga and KalumaThe 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.
15 hours ago · 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.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission vowed to pursue arrests and legal action over social media allegations of "voter dumping" during a registration exercise at Kenyatta University, clarifying that voter registration and transfers are distinct processes and that acknowledgement slips are not issued to voters transferring polling stations.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission defended a voter registration exercise at Kenyatta University, saying deployment of registration kits to the institution was part of efforts to reach eligible Kenyans. The electoral agency said it investigates allegations in a circulating video and deploys voter registration kits to strategic locations based on operational considerations.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Commission in Ottawa has formally requested the government reopen its consulate in Vancouver to provide easier access to government services for Kenyans in British Columbia and western Canada, reducing costly travel to Ottawa for documents like passport renewals and identity card applications.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has begun deploying its Electoral Risk Management Tool to identify, assess and manage potential risks affecting the 2027 General Election. The tool, which will operate from September 2026 through October 2027, is designed to track threats including political tensions, electoral disputes, misinformation, violence and logistical challenges throughout the electoral cycle.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country Sunday after authorities dropped treason charges against him related to an alleged 2023 army coup attempt. Koroma had fled to Nigeria in 2024 following the charges and was welcomed back by Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister and opposition party officials.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has released key processes and timelines leading to the August 10, 2027 General Election, including deadlines for parties to submit authorized officials, nomination rules, and membership lists, and outlining procedures for independent candidacies.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to be transparent in procurement for the 2027 General Election, saying businesspeople allied to President William Ruto should not be awarded election kit supply tenders. Nyoro also called on opposition parties to unite against the current government rather than fight each other.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to execute its mandate under legal guidelines and remain focused on delivering a credible 2027 General Election, emphasizing transparency in procurement and strict adherence to the Public Finance Management Act.
6 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 →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on opposition leaders to cease criticising the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), arguing that the electoral agency's independence must be respected and that attacks on it could undermine public confidence in the August 2027 General Election. Mudavadi defended the current IEBC leadership under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and cited recent by-elections, including the Ol Kalou poll, as evidence of the commission's ability to conduct credible elections.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has been ordered to amend its tendering document for the technology that will be used in next year's general election.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to undermine confidence in the 2027 election, arguing the attacks aim to discredit the election outcome before voting takes place. Mudavadi defended the commission's independence, citing recent by-elections as evidence of its capacity to deliver free and fair polls, and warned opposition leaders against attempting to dictate how the IEBC conducts its work.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders and residents in Western Kenya have called on Parliament to amend anti-corruption laws to allow the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to retain a percentage of funds and assets it recovers from corruption, arguing this would strengthen investigations and speed asset recovery.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has issued a timeline for party activities ahead of the August 10, 2027 general election, requiring parties to submit authorised persons' details and election rules between late September and mid-October 2026, with membership lists due March 16–23, 2027.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions said insufficient evidence is hindering efforts to prosecute politicians and individuals sponsoring political violence, urging investigating agencies to provide evidence to enable prosecution ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka discussed Kenya's electoral body readiness and rising political intolerance with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh, warning that IEBC must be fully prepared ahead of the 2027 General Election to maintain public confidence in the vote.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
For two decades, Kenyan elections have been decided less by ideology than by the arithmetic of stitching ethnic and regional blocs together into winning coalitions, from the 2002 National Rainbow Coalition through the 2024 broad-based government and toward 2027.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Communications Authority of Kenya has assured reliable connectivity during the 2027 general election scheduled for August 10, to support the voting process and transmission of results from polling stations to tallying centres. According to the CA Director General, the country has strong 3G, 4G, and 5G networks in most areas, with improvements needed only in marginalised locations.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's recent staff shake-up has drawn mixed reactions from political players, with sources within the commission suggesting it faces next year's general election divided along political lines.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has undergone a major purge of senior staff, prompting mixed reactions from political players and internal concerns that the electoral body faces the next general election divided along political lines.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission will next week review its election security handbook and police role cards to incorporate changes ahead of the 2027 General Election. The National Police Service has also developed a roadmap to guide security operations before, during and after the election, focusing on professional policing, coordination, and protection of electoral personnel and infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC is planning to procure a new election management system from South Korea to bungle the 2027 General Election, claiming IEBC leadership is determined to award the contract to MIRU Systems Technology.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC transferred senior officials from its Supply Chain Management and Electoral Management departments to counties outside Nairobi after they refused to give what he called false testimony in proceedings over the commission's proposed Integrated Elections Management System tender, which he claims was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece uses the recent arrest of an impostor priest in Lodwar as a mirror to warn about deceptive political candidates seeking office in the 2027 General Election, comparing them to "wolves in sheep's clothing" who come with false promises.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi led a push in Siaya for voter registration and support for President Ruto's re-election, signaling an aggressive attempt by the President's allies to expand influence in a traditional opposition stronghold. Wandayi told residents that increasing voting numbers would strengthen Siaya's voice in national affairs.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetangula has called on opposition leaders to keep off the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and allow it to independently organise the 2027 General Election, saying the IEBC had demonstrated its ability to conduct credible elections, including the recent Ollau by-election. He also urged opposition leaders to stop using abusive language against the electoral body and defended President William Ruto's development record.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →