Also known as: IEBC
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission — body responsible for voter registration, candidate clearance, and election administration in Kenya, facing scrutiny over voter register integrity and university degree requirement enforcement ahead of 2027 General Election.
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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
Audio By VocalizeThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that preparations for the by-elections scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026 are on track. …
All systems go for May 14, by-electionsCapital News
… Kigwa now joins Samuel Muchina of the United Democratic Alliance and Sammy Ngotho of the Democracy for the Citizens Party as they await clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). …
Wilson Kigwa to fly Jubilee Party flag in Ol Kalou pollCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 — A proposed increase of more than Sh13 billion in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) budget has put the electoral agency on the spot, with Members of Parliament demanding justification for the additional expenditure ahead of the 202 …
MPs put IEBC on the spot over Sh13 billion increase in proposed 2027 election budgetThe Standard
… Five candidates will contest in the by-election, which was triggered by the death of MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash.According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the candidates are David Keter, also known as Dollarline, of UDA; Vincent Rotich (DC …
All eyes on IEBC as campaigns close ahead of Emurua Dikirr by-electionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses United Opposition rally at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa, on April 25, 2026. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has …
Kalonzo accuses IEBC of ignoring concerns over poll preparednessThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterRuto's main challenger remains unclear ahead of the high-stakes election, which could involve more than 25 million voters.Data from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) shows that 22.1 million voters were registered for the 2022 Ge …
ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seatsCitizen Digital
Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo by-elections: IEBC says ballot papers ready for dispatch By Mary Muoki May 11, 2026 09:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Preparations for the May 14 by-elect …
Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo by-elections: IEBC says ballot papers ready for dispatchCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Monday morning received three pallets containing ballot papers and statutory election forms at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of the May 14, 2026 by-elections in three electoral area …
IEBC Receives Ballot Papers Ahead of May 14 By-Elections in Three WardsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received ballot papers and statutory election forms ahead of the May 14, 2026, by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County, Porro Ward in Samburu County and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet …
IEBC receives election materials ahead of Emurua Dikirr and ward by-electionsSupporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Supporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court upheld the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within constitutional bounds, but awarded him Sh50 million after finding the Senate violated his right to a fair hearing.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court rejected an advisory from former Chief Justice David Maraga seeking Parliament's dissolution over failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule, but reaffirmed that Parliament has a continuing constitutional obligation to enact legislation to give effect to the principle. Article 81(b) of the Constitution requires that not more than two-thirds of elective and appointive bodies be of the same gender, yet more than a decade after promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, full compliance remains elusive due to failed legislative attempts and political obstacles.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA survey conducted in May 2026 found that 74 percent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with taxation, healthcare challenges and security concerns fueling economic hardship. Inflation, high prices and taxation were cited by 44 percent of respondents as the country's most pressing challenge, nearly double the level recorded in November 2025.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA poll conducted in May 2026 among 2,013 adults across all 47 counties found that 74 percent of respondents believe Kenya is moving in the wrong direction, driven primarily by rising living costs, unemployment, and taxation. Nearly two-thirds of households say they are worse off economically than during the 2022 General Election.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Legislators have accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of irregular registration and transfer of voters, raising concerns about the integrity of the voter register ahead of next year's General Election.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA National Survey of 2,013 respondents across all 47 counties found that majorities lack trust in the Presidency (45%), police (43%), and Parliament (42%), citing institutional failures in taxation, security, and governance.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Persons with disabilities have demanded a Cabinet appointment ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting that no person with a disability has ever served in the Cabinet since independence. The call came at a forum in Nairobi where leaders unveiled a 10-point agenda to push for wider inclusion in government, elections, and the economy.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United Alternative Government opposition coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has called for immediate publication of all agreements and protocols related to Kenya's Ebola response, accusing the Ruto administration of secrecy. The coalition also rejected the Finance Bill 2026 in its current form and announced plans to field a jointly backed candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has announced it will back one candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election through a consensus process using independent polling to identify the strongest aspirant. The seat became vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja as Acting President of the Court of Appeal following the expiry of Justice Daniel Musinga's five-year term. A substantive president will be elected by judges of the appellate court on June 22, 2026.
29 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President William Ruto does not need election interference to win re-election and that the Kenya Kwanza administration supports a free and fair 2027 poll. Kindiki dismissed claims about election rigging as undermining democracy and urged Kenyans to judge leaders on development rather than ethnic politics.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces ongoing difficulty implementing the university degree requirement for parliamentary aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election, having struggled with enforcement since 2015 due to opposition from Members of Parliament and court orders favouring aspirants with limited formal education.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is backing Muchina Nyaga, the late MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. Nyandarua Woman MP Faith Gitau said the party has mobilised resources and the electorate to secure the seat.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for June 16, 2026, is setting the stage for a bruising battle between UDA and DCP as candidates present nomination papers to IEBC. UDA has nominated Muchina Nyaga, DCP is fronting former Ol Kalou town MCA Kamau Ngotho, and Jubilee Party has picked Eng Wilson Kigwa to contest the seat left vacant by the death of MP David Kiaraho.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Party candidate Newton Kariuki has filed notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging a High Court decision that upheld UDA's Leo Wa Muthende's victory in the November Mbeere North Parliamentary by-election. The High Court dismissed Kariuki's petition after finding he failed to prove that alleged irregularities—including violence, election technology failures, and procedural breaches—substantially affected the poll outcome.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
During a hearing of the Mbeere North by-election petition, Justice Richard Mwongo criticised the IEBC for being passive in handling electoral offences, stating that the commission should act as "the policeman of Kenya" and investigate suspicious activities once they become public, rather than waiting for formal police reports.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court in Embu dismissed an election petition challenging Moses Wamuthende's election, finding that although several electoral irregularities and malpractices occurred—including violations involving 1,072 assisted voters and breaches by individuals making multiple declarations—the petitioner failed to prove they substantially affected the poll outcome.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set May 25 and 26, 2026 for candidate registration in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, scheduled for July 16. The by-election was triggered by the death of incumbent MP David Kiaraho on March 29.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Standard columnist criticizes Treasury CS John Mbadi for claiming that elective office is required to offer counsel to those in power, arguing that ballot papers do not confer intellectual superiority and that voters' lived experience of hardship gives them valid insight independent of electoral success.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Public Service CS Justin Muturi criticized President William Ruto over rising costs of living and alleged political intolerance after being barred from addressing a church congregation on politics. The opposition leaders called for unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Senator Dan Maanzo saying the ballot is their only weapon against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kakamega High Court dismissed a petition challenging Malava MP David Ndakwa's election in the recent by-election, ruling that the petitioner lacked sufficient evidence to warrant nullification of the IEBC-declared results. Justice Stephen Mbugi also dismissed claims that Ndakwa unlawfully contested while serving as an MCA, finding that the Elections Act does not expressly require an MCA to resign before vying for another elective seat in a by-election.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has suspended construction of a multi-agency security installation along the Moyale–Marsabit–Isiolo road corridor following a boundary dispute between Marsabit and Wajir counties that sparked tensions among local leaders and residents. The facility was intended to strengthen security along a corridor used for arms trafficking, narcotics, and human trafficking.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
United Democratic Alliance candidates won by-elections in Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County (Festus Korir Kiprop with 4,475 votes) and Porro Ward, Samburu County (Daniel Lolngojine with 2,328 votes) on Thursday. The Endo Ward seat became vacant following the death of Jeremiah Biwott in January 2026.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission held a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ruling United Democratic Alliance party won all by-elections held Thursday in Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, including the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and ward positions. David Kipsang Keter won the Emurua Dikirr seat with 18,266 votes against DCP's Vincent Kibet Rotich, who received 10,760 votes, from a voter turnout of 66.6 percent.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
David Keter of the United Democratic Alliance won the Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament by-election with 18,266 votes, defeating Vincent Kibet Rotich of the Democracy for Citizens Party who received 10,760 votes. The election saw 66.6 percent voter turnout and was conducted peacefully.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →