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Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris faces recall over silence on police brutality, protest Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

On Monday, four youthful petitioners—Shakira Wafula, Mavin Mabonga, Dominic Omondi, and Sichei Soet—presented a petition at the IEBC’s Nairobi offices...

Kipchumba replaces Mbadi in National Assembly as IEBC reallocates special seats
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 25, 2025

The reassignments follow the resignation and deaths of previously nominated members, as well as adjustments to correct inconsistencies in party list n...

Raila proposes ID-based voting to cut election costs, restore public trust in Kenya's electoral system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Odinga accused previous electoral commissions of deliberately complicating straightforward processes to create avenues for misappropriating public fun...

IEBC calls on media to help rebuild trust in electoral system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 20, 2025

At the same time, Ethekon made a strong appeal to the media to support IEBC’s efforts in rebuilding public confidence in Kenya’s elections. He said th...

IEBC says it has received four petitions to recall sitting MPs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The recall process begins when a voter from the affected constituency writes to the IEBC with a detailed explanation of the reasons for seeking the re...

Senators push for 100 new polling stations for Kenyans abroad
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

Senators want IEBC to team up with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs to set up at least 100 new centres in key regions where large...

IEBC ready to conduct by-elections once speakers reissue writs, says Ethekon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The IEBC Chair pointed out that by law, once a vacancy occurs in Parliament or a county assembly, it is the responsibility of the respective Speaker t...

IEBC asks Parliament to fast-track election reforms, approve budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon on Saturday said the Commission has completed a thorough review of existing electoral laws and developed draft...

We are awaiting Supreme Court direction after missing boundary review deadline - IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the Commission is aware that the boundary delimitation process should have been completed by March 6, 2024...

IEBC to announce voter registration timelines in August - Chairperson Erastus Ethekon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

Ethekon said the exercise is one of IEBC’s key priorities in the coming months, particularly in response to growing public demand especially among the...

Big test for IEBC over mini-polls as political heavyweights set to flex muscles
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 18, 2025

Six National Assembly seats, one senatorial position and 15 Member of County Assembly (MCA) vacancies are up for grabs in by-elections that have been...

2027 countdown: IEBC under pressure as poll deadlines lapse, diaspora demands grow
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

According to CEO Marjan, the upcoming by-elections will be the first major assignment for the new team and will serve as an early test of the commissi...

Treasury CS Mbadi tells IEBC to cut costs, reuse equipment to curb rising election expenses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Mbadi said the government would not support wasteful procurement practices and urged the IEBC to reuse equipment such as ballot boxes and biometric ki...

Envoys call for increased funding, voter access as IEBC commissioners assume office
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The diplomats urged the Kenyan government, through the National Assembly and National Treasury, to allocate sufficient and timely funding to enable th...

Sophia Sitati appointed Acting Registrar of Political Parties following Anne Nderitu’s exit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

Sophia Sitati, who previously held the position of Chief State Counsel, is expected to steer the ORPP in advancing democratic governance and political...

Anne Nderitu's IEBC swearing-in paves way for new Registrar of Political Parties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

This comes as the holder of the position, Anne Nderitu, was officially sworn in last Friday as a commissioner of the IEBC.

Were Judiciary staff locked out by hackers seeking to stall IEBC appeal?
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 14, 2025

Chief Registrar of Judiciary (CRJ) Winfrida Mokaya on Monday skirted around the issue, avoiding confirming that the same was a forced takeover of the...

IEBC warns against politically charged rhetoric, reaffirms readiness for future elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

The commission, now under the leadership of Erastus Edung Ethekon, clarified that no elections have been declared or gazetted and emphasised that the...

New IEBC commissioners face acid test ahead of 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

The fresh electoral team, chaired by Erastus Ethekon, has its work cut over pending responsibilities that they must constitutionally execute before th...

MP Caleb Amisi to Kenyan youth: Your power is at the ballot, not in the streets
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

MP Amisi emphasised the importance of youth involvement in shaping the country’s future through the ballot box rather than demonstrations.

Fahima Abdallah elected new IEBC Vice Chairperson
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Their swearing-in comes a day after a three-judge bench of the High Court gave the green light for the appointments, which had earlier been subject to...

Kenya's democracy, future in IEBC's hands - CJ Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Chief Justice said the IEBC must now begin urgent preparations for the 2027 General Election, especially since the country had been without a full...

"Every voice will count", says IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon as he assures credible 2027 elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Erastus Ethekon emphasised that his first loyalty is to the people of Kenya, citing Article 1 of the Constitution, which places sovereign power in the...

New IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, commissioners sworn in
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The commissioners, led by the new chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, took their oath of office before Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Supreme Court...

MPs demand audit of IEBC’s Sh3.9 billion pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

JLAC wants the the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to provide detailed supporting documents to establish the authenticity of th...

President Ruto re-gazettes IEBC Chair Ethekon, six commissioners after court cites legal breach
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

In a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, Ruto confirmed Ethekon’s appointment to a non-renewable six-year term, in line with the Constitution and the...

Court clears way for swearing-in of IEBC chairperson and commissioners, orders fresh gazette notice
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The petition had sought to block the nominees from assuming office, citing alleged irregularities in the selection process.

NDMA: 23 arid counties face water shortage, risk of drought-induced conflicts grows
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2025

The NDMA CEO stated that the organisation is doing its best to focus on building community resilience against climate shocks, based on the available...

High Court to rule today on legality of Ruto's IEBC nominees
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

Last month, the High Court rejected an oral application that sought to cite President William Ruto and other state officials for contempt of court ove...

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