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July 25, 2026
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2027 election laws top MPs’ agenda as House resumes sittings

2027 election laws top MPs’ agenda as House resumes sittings

Election-related Bills to be given priority when National Assembly resumes Tuesday...

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Kenya's National Assembly is set to prioritize election-related Bills as it resumes sittings next week, aiming to enact crucial reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged for all election-related Bills to be concluded by August 31.
  • Key proposed reforms include granting the IEBC prosecutorial powers for election offenses and ensuring county assembly nominees are registered voters in their respective counties.
  • Parliament is operating under a tight schedule, planning to adjourn indefinitely by mid-June 2027 to allow members to campaign, thus prioritizing only budget, electoral, and constitutional amendment Bills impacting the 2027 polls.

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