The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the requirements for candidates participating in the by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025, which will fill 24 seats nationwide.

• Candidates must be Kenyan citizens by birth for at least 10 years and dual citizens must renounce foreign citizenship.
• Nomination fees vary by seat and candidate category, with fee reductions for women, youth, and persons with disabilities; for instance, County Assembly fees are Ksh10,000 for marginalized groups and Ksh20,000 for others.
• Independent candidates must not have been members of a political party within three months before the by-election and must provide a specified number of supporters (e.g., 1,000 for National Assembly).