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July 8, 2026
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Race against time as MPs scrutinise IEBC poll reform proposals

Race against time as MPs scrutinise IEBC poll reform proposals

IEBC is demanding exclusive prosecutorial powers to punish political offenders directly...

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The National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee is urgently reviewing proposals from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the 2027 polls. The committee aims to report back to the National Assembly when it resumes sittings later this month, with the IEBC needing all election matters concluded by August 31.

  • The IEBC wants prosecutorial powers for election-related offenses, currently held by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • Other proposals include ensuring county assembly nominees are registered voters in that county and mandating that party lists for nominated positions start with a female candidate to achieve two-thirds gender representation.
  • The IEBC also proposes increasing the voter limit per polling station from 700 to 800, citing faster voter identification machines and improved voter education.

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