The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is working with the National Treasury to implement a new financial strategy to prevent procurement delays and disputes ahead of the 2027 General Election. This initiative aims to secure multi-year funding, allowing the IEBC to procure critical election materials well in advance.

• The IEBC seeks to receive substantial budget allocations for subsequent financial years, rather than just the final year before elections.
• IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu stated this plan will break the cycle of late procurement and legal battles that have plagued past elections.
• Previous elections, including in 2022 and 2017, faced significant tender wars, with critical contracts like the Sh2.8 billion ballot papers contract being suspended.