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Kenya’s Senate and National Assembly are deadlocked over the Elections Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024, exposing sharp divisions on penalties for IEBC...
IEBC Chief Electoral Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan said the apathy, combined with logistical challenges, threatens the conduct of democratic, free, an...
The commission also noted ongoing challenges, including voter apathy, misinformation, and isolated security incidents, even as it strengthens preparat...
In a report submitted to the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), the commission said it anticipates tensions arising from the hi...
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned Judge Richard Mwongo to hear a petition at the Embu High Court challenging Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende Nje...
Two Embu voters have moved to the High Court to nullify Mbeere North MP Leo Wamuthende Njeru’s by-election win, arguing his name change left him off t...
Human rights and observer groups have given IEBC and EACC 14 days to act on voter bribery, intimidation and violence in recent by-elections, warning o...
IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the commission’s role was largely executed, while the five per cent of unfulfilled responsibilities fell to...
IEBC will restart voter registration in by-election areas only after the 28-day petition period lapses, as opposition signals disputes and the commis...
IEBC has gazetted winners of last week’s by-elections, including disputed Mbeere North MP-elect Leo Wamuthende, clearing the way for Tuesday’s oath-ta...
IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon calls for responsible media reporting, urging accountability based on evidence amidst allegations of electoral miscon...
Church leaders express concerns that recent by-election violence may signal chaos in the upcoming 2027 General Election, urging stronger actions from...
It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch inve...
ELOG urged the IEBC to enforce strict compliance with assisted voting procedures, take decisive action against breaches of ballot secrecy, and scale u...
Orodi Odhiambo of the Wiper Party trailed with 1,819 votes in second, while Fredrick Ochiel of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) came third, receiv...
The IEBC confirmed that Boyd secured 16,819 votes, comfortably defeating independent candidate Philip Aroko, who received 8,476 votes.
Police also noted that they have arrested 23 suspects, and 11 vehicles, along with two motorcycles, were seized as investigations continue.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said no unauthorised person will be allowed into the protected areas during counting and verification.
Areas including Malava, Kasipul and Banisa witnessed clashes, torched vehicles and arrests of youths suspected of disrupting the voting process
The commission urged the public to rely on verified information and cautioned against propaganda intended to undermine the electoral process.
In Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay Town MP and ODM chief agent Peter Kaluma was injured during confrontations at several polling stations.
Sifuna demanded that Murkomen and his team take full responsibility for failing to secure the safety of all participants in the ongoing by-elections.
The election day drama intensified when DP leader and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi confronted a man from neighbouring Nyeri, MCA Kir...
Kaluma said he was attacked by goons at Agoro Sare Primary School when he went to inspect how the voting process was taking place.
In Kasipul, the main contenders are ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko, though seven other candidates are vying for the seat.
In Banisa, Mandera County, voters began arriving at Banisa Primary School promptly at 6:00 am. This polling centre has four stations, with separate qu...
As part of its role, KNCHR said it had deployed commissioners, staff and field teams in all the areas holding by-elections. These teams will observe t...
In response to the accusations, the United Opposition released a statement accusing the Kenya Kwanza leadership of attempting to frustrate voters’ wil...
In line with its constitutional mandate, the KNCHR said it has deployed commissioners, staff, and field monitors across election zones.
