Zambia Prepares for 2026 Vote With Study Tour of Kenya’s IEBC

The visit comes at a critical moment for Zambia’s electoral system following recent constitutional amendments that introduced a Mixed Member Proportional Representation framework. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A delegation from the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) visited Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for a peer learning tour as Zambia prepares for its 2026 General Election. This visit follows recent constitutional amendments in Zambia that introduced a Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR) framework to enhance inclusivity.

The ECZ is preparing for its General Election scheduled for August 13, 2026.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon welcomed the Zambian delegation.
The new MMPR system in Zambia blends First Past the Post (FPTP) with Proportional Representation (PR) to ensure the election of women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

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