IEBC Delays Boundary Review and Registration of 32 Parties Stalls Ahead of 2027 Election - January 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has postponed the review and delimitation of electoral boundaries until after the 2027 General Election, citing tight constitutional timelines and logistical preparations. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon warned that these delays could significantly impede the 2027 general elections. In a separate challenge to the upcoming polls, the registration of 32 new political parties has stalled due to a funding crisis within the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). Amid these developments, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula warned that over half of current Members of Parliament might lose their seats in the 2027 elections, based on a 56 percent attrition rate. He urged MPs to contribute to a savings scheme, reigniting discussions on pension and medical insurance reforms.