The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has initiated the tendering process for crucial election materials and systems for the upcoming 2027 elections.

• The tender includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS), ballot papers, voter registers, and other essential election materials.
• The IEBC, as the procuring entity, has set a deadline of September 1 for bids.
• The electoral body is seeking to supply approximately 28.5 million voters, with significant bid securities required: Ksh30 million for the KIEMS tender and Ksh40 million for the ballot papers tender.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is seeking to enhance the security of national examination papers by procuring new storage containers and conducting related repairs ahead of the 2026 examination cycle.

• The tender notice was issued on Tuesday, August 11.
• Key organizations involved are the KNEC and the Ministry of Education.
• This move comes amidst ongoing preparations for examiner training and concerns over delayed payments for the 2025 examination personnel.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched major tenders for crucial election technology and materials, signaling an accelerated start to preparations for the 2027 General Election.

• The tenders cover an Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS), hardware, ballot papers, and voter registration forms.
• This procurement is a critical step with less than a year remaining until the August 2027 polls.
• Bids for both tenders, requiring significant tender security (Sh30 million for IEMS and Sh40 million for ballot materials), are due on September 1, with physical submissions mandatory.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has established a new division specifically to prosecute electoral offences ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• This division will be staffed by specially trained prosecutors to ensure timely and effective action against electoral crimes.
• Key individuals involved include DPP Renson Ingonga, who announced the initiative.
• The ODPP will collaborate with investigative agencies like the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and the National Police Service (NPS), while highlighting delayed reporting as a potential challenge.