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January 27, 2026
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IEBC drops pre-2027 boundary changes: Here’s why

IEBC drops pre-2027 boundary changes: Here’s why

The IEBC adopts a phased approach to electoral boundary delimitation, citing constitutional timelines, ongoing litigation, and preparations for the 2027 General Election...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has postponed the substantive review and delimitation of electoral boundaries until after the 2027 General Election due to tight constitutional timelines, ongoing litigation, and logistical preparations. This phased approach prioritizes foundational work while deferring changes to constituency and ward boundaries until legal and institutional challenges are resolved.

  • The IEBC cited the judicial invalidation of the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census data in parts of northern Kenya, affecting 14 of 17 constituencies in Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, as a major hurdle.
  • IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon stated the decision safeguards the electoral integrity and adheres to constitutional principles.
  • The last boundary review concluded in 2012, meaning the subsequent exercise was due by March 2024, a deadline which has already passed.

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