The Kenyan Parliament has passed the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, introducing tougher penalties for electoral malpractice, particularly targeting IEBC officials. This bill aims to bolster the integrity of the electoral process by expanding the scope of offenses and increasing fines and jail terms.

• Penalties for IEBC officials delaying results include up to a five-year jail term or a Ksh5 million fine, or both.
• The bill specifically targets IEBC officials who unreasonably delay declaring election results, knowingly alter declared results, or tamper with election materials.
• It also criminalizes the publishing of false statements about candidates, interference with free political campaigning, and misuse of technology to influence voters.