Ethekon meets by-election Returning Officers as IEBC faces crucial litmus test
The meeting focused on operational and logistical requirements ahead of the vote, with Ethekon urging officers to rise above pressure and uphold the highest standards of professionalism. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent and credible by-elections for 24 seats nationwide on November 27, 2025. Chairperson Edung Ethekon met with Returning Officers to review operational and logistical readiness, emphasizing the high expectations and intense scrutiny facing the commission.
- 24 by-elections will be held, including the Baringo senatorial race, six parliamentary, and seventeen county assembly positions.
- IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon urged officers to uphold professional standards and deliver credible results, stating, “The country is anxious and keen to evaluate the kind of Commission in place under my leadership.”
- Commissioner Marykaren Sorobit and CEO Hussein Marjan stressed the electoral body's focus on proper planning, logistical readiness, and effective stakeholder engagement to demonstrate its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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IEBC and ORPP Announce Measures for November 27 By-Elections - September 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent by-elections for 24 seats nationwide on November 27, 2025. IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon met with Returning Officers to review operational and logistical readiness for the polls. Concurrently, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has mandated seven requirements for political parties to follow to ensure orderly electoral processes. In a related development, the United Opposition Alliance is facing challenges in the Malava parliamentary by-election, scheduled for the same date, due to internal divisions over their candidate.
