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August 11, 2026
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IEBC Starts Procuring KIEMS Kits, Ballot Papers Ahead of 2027 Polls

IEBC Starts Procuring KIEMS Kits, Ballot Papers Ahead of 2027 Polls

The 2027 General Election is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 10, even as questions emerge over the legitimacy of the polls after a High Court ruling last week...

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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.

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IEBC Starts Procuring KIEMS Kits, Ballot Papers Ahead of 2027 Polls - August 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has initiated the tendering process for crucial election materials and systems for the upcoming 2027 elections. This includes major tenders for election technology and ballot papers, signaling an accelerated start to preparations for the 2027 General Election. Separately, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has established a new division specifically to prosecute electoral offences ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is also seeking to enhance the security of national examination papers by procuring new storage containers and conducting related repairs ahead of the 2026 examination cycle.

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