House team propose Sh33.4B Plan to Fix IEBC Gaps Before 2027 Polls
Lawmakers reviewed the proposals for additional IEBC funding which would go towards ballot papers and statutory forms (Sh2.7 billion), KIEMS kits (Sh9.3 billion), voter registration and biometric verification (Sh2.7 billion), election transport and field mobility (Sh1.5 billion),..
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A Kenyan parliamentary committee has proposed a substantial budget increase for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and other justice sector institutions to address funding gaps and prepare for the 2027 General Election.
- The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) is seeking Sh33.4 billion for the IEBC, including funds for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, and voter registration.
- Key institutions like the Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and human rights bodies also requested enhanced allocations to handle election disputes and improve service delivery.
- Concerns were raised by lawmakers regarding procurement delays and the adequacy of resources for institutions like the Judicial Service Commission to manage increasing workloads.
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Parliament Seeks Additional Ksh33B to IEBC Ahead of Elections - May 2026
The National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs has proposed an additional Ksh 33 billion for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to ensure adequate funding for the 2027 General Election. A parliamentary committee proposed a substantial budget increase for the IEBC and other justice sector institutions to address funding gaps before the 2027 polls. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed claims of election rigging, asserting the Kenya Kwanza administration will win the 2027 General Election based on its development achievements. Meanwhile, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is urging for national stability and unity ahead of the August 2027 general elections, emphasizing that peace is crucial for economic prosperity.
