The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is intensifying efforts to register young people in marginalized and hard-to-reach areas, particularly in urban informal settlements, to improve the inclusivity of the voter register ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• IEBC Commissioner Anne Nderitu identified a significant gap in voter registration among youth in informal settlements due to barriers like lack of national IDs and limited access to information.
• The commission plans to implement new strategies, including grassroots mobilization and in-person engagement, to reach these underserved populations.
• While youth participation in the recent registration drive improved, now making up over 50 percent of new voters, it still falls short of the 70 percent youth demographic in Kenya.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is defending a proposed ban on photographing marked ballots, emphasizing that ballot secrecy is paramount to electoral integrity.

• IEBC Commissioner Anne Nderitu stated that sharing photos of marked ballots compromises secrecy and could constitute indirect campaigning, an offense under Kenyan law.
• The IEBC is considering measures like restricting mobile phone use in voting booths to enforce ballot secrecy.
• Beyond this, Nderitu assured that preparations for the next general election are on track, with 2.345 million new voters registered during the recent enhanced continuous voter registration exercise.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning about numerous fraudulent job advertisements circulating online, particularly on social media. These fake notices are impersonating official IEBC recruitment efforts ahead of upcoming by-elections.

• The IEBC has identified four specific fake recruitment notices that target applicants for election-related positions.
• The primary organization involved is the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• Job seekers are strongly advised to only use the IEBC's official recruitment portal and verified social media platforms to avoid scams and potential misuse of personal information.