The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed all preparations are on track for the by-elections scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, to fill vacant positions in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Porro Ward, and Endo Ward.

• The by-elections will be held for Member of the National Assembly for Emurua Dikirr Constituency (Narok County), and Members of County Assembly for Porro Ward (Samburu County) and Endo Ward (Elgeyo Marakwet County).
• Key figures include IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon, who assured a peaceful, transparent, and credible process, and Returning Officers overseeing specific regions.
• Emurua Dikirr Constituency has 44,353 registered voters across 94 polling stations, with polls opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning against electoral law violations during by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Porro Ward, and Endo Ward, vowing strict action against offenders.

• IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed readiness for peaceful, transparent, and credible polls.
• A ban is in place against photographing marked ballots, an offense punishable by up to a KSh1 million fine or a three-year jail term.
• Unauthorized persons and political attire are prohibited within polling stations; only accredited agents are permitted.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has stated that no additional funds will be allocated for the payment of officials contracted for the 2025 KCSE and KCPE examinations. He clarified that the treasury has already disbursed the full allocated budget to the Ministry of Education.

• Treasury disbursed the entire Parliament-approved budget for the education sector.
• Key figures involved: Treasury CS John Mbadi and the Ministry of Education.
• This ruling is expected to cause anxiety among thousands of examiners awaiting payment for their 2025 examination duties.