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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
May 26, 2026
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Parliament seeks additional Ksh33B to IEBC ahead of elections
The National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) has proposed an additional allocation of Ksh 33 billion to IEBC ahead of the 2027 General Election...
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The National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) has proposed an additional Ksh 33 billion for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure adequate funding for the 2027 General Election.
- The requested funds are primarily for election preparedness, including Ksh 9.3 billion for KIEMS kits and Ksh 5.2 billion for poll officials.
- Key organizations involved include the IEBC, the National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC), and the Budget and Appropriations Committee.
- Legislators also raised concerns about potential procurement delays impacting readiness and noted pending IEBC legal fees of Ksh 4.89 billion.
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