IEBC Sets November 27 By-Elections as Parliament Passes Bill Penalizing Electoral Malpractice - August 2025

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed it will hold by-elections on November 27. The commission justified the date by stating it was impossible to meet the 90-day constitutional deadline due to delays in its full constitution. The IEBC refuted claims from ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna that the date is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the Kenyan Parliament has passed the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024. This bill introduces tougher penalties, including increased fines and jail terms, for IEBC officials who delay or alter election results.

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MPs Pass Bill to Jail IEBC Officials Who Delay or Alter Results

The Kenyan Parliament has passed the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, introducing tougher penalties for electoral malpractice, particularly targeting IEBC officials. This bill aims to bolster the integrity of the electoral process by expanding the scope of offenses and increasing fines and jail terms.