IEBC steps up 2027 election preparations as voter registration hits 2.94 million

IEBC has stepped up preparations for the August 10, 2027 General Election, projecting a register of about 28.5 million voters...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is intensifying preparations for the August 10, 2027 General Election, with continuous voter registration currently at 2,936,516 Kenyans.

The IEBC projects a final voter register of approximately 28.5 million.
Key deadlines have been set for political parties and aspirants, including submissions of authorized persons, specimen signatures, and nomination rules by October 2026.
The commission is expanding voter registration for Kenyans abroad from 12 to 26 countries.

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