Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) faces significant challenges in preparing for the 2027 General Election, dealing with funding shortfalls, legal disruptions, and stalled reforms.

• The IEBC requires an additional Sh22.9 billion to adequately fund the electoral cycle, alongside Sh5 billion in pending bills from previous elections.
• Key figures include IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and Chief Justice Martha Koome, whose remarks highlight the fragility of the electoral system.
• A critical unresolved issue is the ongoing boundary delimitation, deferred until after the 2027 election due to financial and technical constraints, costing an estimated Sh8.49 billion.