By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) yesterday rolled out a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as part of its preparations for the 2027 General Election. IEBC Chairperson Erustus Edung Ethekon, HSC, said the registration drive is at the core of the country’s democratic process, describing it as the moment when […]

By KPC Reporter The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has moved to address public concern over delays in holding by-elections. The Commission explained that the 90-day constitutional limit for filling vacant parliamentary seats could not be applied under the current circumstances. In a statement issued from Mombasa, the Commission referred to Article 101(4)(b) of […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted the appointment senior officers for a series of county assembly by-elections scheduled for 27th November 2025. The announcement of returning and deputy returning officers was published in the latest edition of The Kenya Gazette. It outlines the electoral roadmap for 17 wards across […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to urgently restore the public’s eroded trust. He warned that failure to do so could drag the country into yet another fiercely contested and potentially divisive election in 2027. Revisiting the divisions that often […]

By Faith Nyabuto A cross-section of leaders have expressed optimism that the newly constituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will deliver credible results. Speaking on Monday, advocate Steve Ogolla noted that public confidence hinges on how the commission communicates its actions and decisions. He cautioned against prolonged legal battles over the composition and interviews of commissioners. “We […]

By Dan Isaac Bw’Onyancha Death is traditionally met with solemnity, a moment of communal mourning that transcends personal grievances. But when a public figure passes—especially one perceived to have betrayed the public trust—the reaction is often anything but unified. The recent death of Wafula Chebukati, former chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), […]

By Francis Orina Kenya is staring at a possible constitutional crisis due to delays to constitute and operationalize the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), two lawyers have said. Lawyers Danstan Omari and Victor Swanya said the clock is fast ticking towards the 2027 general elections and Kenyans should be worried if IEBC will have […]

By Nyang’au Araka Kenyans living abroad now want a more robust and structured platform for them to participate as voters back home. Through the Diaspora Technical Working Group (DTWG), they have come up with a legislative proposal aimed at addressing the structural and logistical needs for their participation in the electioneering process. Specifically, the proposal […]