The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has initiated the tendering process for crucial election materials and systems for the upcoming 2027 elections.

• The tender includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS), ballot papers, voter registers, and other essential election materials.
• The IEBC, as the procuring entity, has set a deadline of September 1 for bids.
• The electoral body is seeking to supply approximately 28.5 million voters, with significant bid securities required: Ksh30 million for the KIEMS tender and Ksh40 million for the ballot papers tender.