… The tender has, however, faced a legal challenge after the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board temporarily halted the IEBC's Ksh.6.5 billion election technology tender following a complaint by Galadriel Investments Limited. …
… gement System (IEMS) and ballot papers is still at an early stage and no company has been awarded the tenders,” he stated. “The two procurement processes are currently temporarily halted following requests for review filed before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board …
… released by IEBC, being disrupted following the announcement that the electoral commission has temporarily suspended the procurement of critical materials for the 2027 General Election following a request for review filed before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board …
… The IEBC advertised the tender on August 11, with bids due September 1.The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board is currently handling a separate challenge to the process. …
… The commission told the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB) that bidders were mistakenly required to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price. …
… Gachagua’s fresh intervention comes as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s procurement of election technology remains on hold following a challenge at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. …
… On August 20th, IEBC temporarily halted the procurement of critical materials for the 2027 General Election following a request for review filed before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. …
… Currently, the procurement process of election technology and ballot papers has been temporarily halted following a notification of request for review filed at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board,” Ethekon said. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has temporarily halted the procurement of critical materials for the 2027 General Election following a request for review filed before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. …
An activist has filed a High Court petition seeking an independent investigation into Kenya Power Tender No. KP1/9A.2/OT/001/PJT/25-26 for vegetation management labour and transport services, questioning whether the procurement process complied with legal and constitutional requirements. The tender attracted 346 submissions, and the Evaluation Committee recommended 91 bidders for contracts.
An activist has filed a High Court petition seeking an independent investigation into Kenya Power Tender No. KP1/9A.2/OT/001/PJT/25-26 for vegetation management labour and transport services, questioning whether the procurement process complied with legal and constitutional requirements. The tender attracted 346 submissions, and the Evaluation Committee recommended 91 bidders for contracts.
The IEBC Commissioner said the Commission is lawfully procuring the Integrated Elections Management System through a tender process for the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims of illegal procurement and asserting they have sufficient time within legal timelines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to activate the Judiciary's elections committee and establish clear timelines for resolving election-related disputes ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that special arrangements should be put in place proactively rather than during an electoral crisis.
The IEBC chairperson has dismissed allegations by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua that the 2027 presidential election will be rigged through election technology procurement, stating that no company, including Miru Systems Ltd, has been awarded the tender and that specifications are generic and performance-based.
The IEBC has temporarily halted procurement of election technology for the 2027 general election following a review request before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board, risking disruption to the recently released electoral calendar.
The Central Organization of Trade Unions has cautioned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against compromising the IEBC's independence, after he alleged the commission's tender for an election management system had been predetermined in favour of a South Korean firm and called for retention of Smartmatic as the provider. COTU-K Secretary General Francis Atwoli said Gachagua's claims, made without evidence, risk destabilizing the country ahead of 2027 and risk laying the foundation for rejecting the election outcome in advance.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission acknowledged mistakenly requiring bidders to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price for a new Integrated Elections Management System, exceeding the legal limit of 10 per cent. The error was revealed during proceedings where Galadirel Investments Limited challenged the tender, claiming it violated procurement law and constitutional requirements.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission admitted it mistakenly required bidders to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price for a new elections management system tender, when the law caps it at 10 per cent. IEBC said it is preparing an addendum to correct the requirement and has defended the rest of the tender, dismissing claims it is flawed, discriminatory, or designed to favour a particular company.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a scheme to rig the 2027 General Election involving Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and IEBC vice chairperson Fahima Araphat, claiming a new system is being developed at the IEBC for this purpose. Gachagua said he is still gathering information and has not disclosed details of the alleged plan.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has formally gazetted the commencement of the election period for the August 10, 2027 polls, publishing Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13497 to bring the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act into force, setting out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns and election offences.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has stepped up preparations for the August 10, 2027 General Election, with 2,936,516 Kenyans registered as voters since Continuous Voter Registration launched on September 29, 2025. The Commission projects a final register of about 28.5 million voters and is expanding voter registration for Kenyans abroad from 12 to 26 countries.
Kenya Re Group Managing Director Dr. Hillary Wachinga and General Manager Ruth Ngugi have denied allegations of intimidation, micromanagement, financial impropriety and abuse of office in a court petition seeking their removal. They argue that the petitioner failed to exhaust dispute resolution mechanisms before going to court.