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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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cited budget constraints and security challenges for failing to meet its target of registering 2.5 million voters. …
IEBC decries budget constraints, security challenges after missing registration targetCitizen Digital
Migori leads, Kisumu lags as IEBC enhanced voter registration in Nyanza hits 77% of target By Cleophas Oluoch April 29, 2026 09:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo of a voter registration booth. …
Migori leads, Kisumu lags as IEBC enhanced voter registration in Nyanza hits 77% of targetCitizen Digital
… The by-election was gazetted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after the seat fell vacant following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho. …
Gachagua cancels London trip to oversee DCP nominations for Ol Kalou by-electionCitizen Digital
… The situation has prompted leaders from Jubilee Party in Kiambu County to call on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to extend the recently concluded mass voter registration exercise. …
Over 2,000 uncollected IDs in Juja threaten to lock out youth voters from upcoming electionsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has hailed the more than 1.8 million Kenyans who turned out to register as voters during the just-concluded Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise. …
IEBC Chair Praises High Voter Uptake after curtains fall on 30-day voter listing driveCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – Long queues were reported at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission registration centres across Nairobi as Kenyans rushed to beat today’s voter registration deadline. …
Rush at IEBC Centres as enhanced Voter Registration ClosesCitizen Digital
Youth turn out in large numbers as IEBC closes enhanced voter registration drive By Joseph Muia April 28, 2026 05:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo of a voter registration booth at the Nairobi Inte …
Youth turn out in large numbers as IEBC closes enhanced voter registration driveThe Standard
IEBC closes voter registration exercise with 1.87 million new voters registered ahead of the 2027 elections. …
IEBC ends registration drive with 1.87 million voter turnoutThe Standard
IEBC closes voter registration exercise with 1.87 million new voters registered ahead of the 2027 elections. …
Only 1.8 million new voters registered as IEBC ends driveThe Standard
… A spot check by The Standard on Tuesday found long queues in Kakamega and Mombasa, as well as at several registration centres in Nairobi.The exercise, which began on March 30, is part of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) drive to expand the voter register …
Spot check: Kenyans race against time as mass voter registration ends (Photos)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 →
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 →