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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Race against time as MPs scrutinise IEBC poll reform proposals - July 2026
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. Presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi of the Safina party is diverging from typical early campaign tactics by hosting town hall meetings nationwide to develop his 2027 General Election manifesto. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to intensify peace efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning of potential violence. Former Attorney General Ken Muturi has endorsed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the most suitable candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming presidential race.
