IEBC sets August 10, 2027 as General Election date

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set Tuesday, August 10, 2027 as Kenya's next General Election date, with campaigns running from May 29 to August 7...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially announced Tuesday, August 10, 2027, as the date for Kenya's next General Election. Campaigns are scheduled to run from May 29 to August 7, 2027.

The IEBC requires a total of Sh67.07 billion to conduct the election, but has only received Sh41.50 billion, leaving a considerable deficit.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and Commissioner Ann Nderitu are key figures leading the commission's efforts.
Key deadlines include political parties submitting membership lists by March 16, 2027, and completing primaries by May 9, 2027.

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