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August 13, 2026
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IEBC releases ballot paper, box colours for 2027 poll

IEBC releases ballot paper, box colours for 2027 poll

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released the ballot paper and ballot box lid colours for the six elective positions in the 2027 General Election...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the ballot paper and box lid colours for the 2027 General Election, maintaining the same scheme used in previous polls.

  • Ballot papers and box lids will continue to use distinct colours for each of the six elective positions: white for President, green for Member of the National Assembly, brown for Member of County Assembly, yellow for Senator, purple for Woman Member of the National Assembly, and sky blue for Governor.
  • This consistent colour coding, used since the 2013 elections, aims to simplify the voting process and reduce errors, especially in areas with lower literacy levels.
  • The IEBC is also preparing for the election by tendering for high-tech, tamper-proof ballot papers, potentially requiring up to 180 million papers.

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