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IEBC clarifies re-registration for voters enrolled before 2012
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that not all voters registered before 2012 must re-register. The requirement applies only to those who did not undergo biometric registration since 2012. Chairman Erastus Ethekon stated that pre-2012 data was legally disposed of during electoral reforms.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered 2,612,725 voters after closing the registration drive on Tuesday. This figure is nearly double the results from 2016 and 2021. Chair Erastus Ethekon said it shows strong national commitment to the democratic process.
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Mombasa's segment of the IEBC 2026 Voter Registration Drive, launched nationally on March 30, concluded Tuesday with 47,632 new voters registered—65% of the 73,280 target. Thousands of youth missed out due to lacking national IDs, despite expanded centers.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a ban on mobile phone use inside polling stations ahead of the February 26 by-elections. The decision follows observations that in previous elections, some voters photographed their marked ballots and shared them on social media. The commission states this measure will protect ballot secrecy and ensure a free and fair electoral process.
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The Chief Executive Officer of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Marjan Hussein, has resigned after 11 years of service. The move follows consultations with senior commission officials, and the IEBC has confirmed that an interim CEO will be announced soon. It comes amid growing pressure from opposition figures and the public ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi has urged opposition leaders to be honest when presenting their policies. He took issue with claims by Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa that the NADCO report has not been fully implemented. Those statements were made during the funeral of Beryl Odinga in Bondo.
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Candidates aligned with President William Ruto's broad-based government won all seven parliamentary seats in Kenya's by-elections on November 27, 2025, signaling strong support amid reports of irregularities. While observers like ELOG praised much of the process, groups such as the Law Society of Kenya highlighted chaos and violence, urging preparations for 2027. Opposition leaders contested results and accused the government of malpractice.
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