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Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 18, 2025
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IEBC Warns 2027 General Elections Might Get Compromised
IEBC has said it needs about Ksh57.3 billion to hold the 2027 General Elections, with a raft of changes expected to improve the often contentious process...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has warned that the 2027 General Elections in Kenya are at risk of being compromised due to a significant reduction in their proposed budget. This shortfall could impact the deployment of personnel and the effectiveness of technology critical for the electoral process.
- The IEBC proposed a budget of Ksh61 billion for the election, which was subsequently reduced.
- Erastus Ethekon, Chairperson of IEBC, stated that budget cuts could force a reduction in both polling station officers and staff at the national tallying center.
- Approximately 53 percent of the election budget is typically allocated to the deployment of officers, with over 500,000 staff members deployed in the 2022 General Elections.
- Insufficient funds could also jeopardize the effectiveness of the Kenya Integrated Elections Management system (KIEMS) and necessitate the purchase of new, more advanced electoral kits.
- Recent legal changes transferring prosecutorial powers for electoral offenses from the IEBC to the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (ODPP) may also erode public confidence due to a perceived lack of accountability.
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