The National Assembly has advanced the Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024 to its second reading, signaling potential changes to the country's electoral processes.

• The bill, if passed, will alter various aspects of how elections are conducted in Kenya.
• The National Assembly is the primary body involved in the legislative process.
• This development is part of ongoing efforts to reform electoral procedures in the country.

A recent report reveals that Kenya's general elections incurred costs significantly higher than the global benchmark, raising concerns about financial efficiency.

• The elections cost three times the global benchmark figure.
• The report was released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• This expenditure comes at a time when Kenya is facing economic challenges, making the high cost particularly noteworthy.