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September 5, 2026
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Increase elections voting days to prevent fatigue, says observer group

Increase elections voting days to prevent fatigue, says observer group

There is a need to change the election law to allow general election days to be increased from the normal one on August 9 of every year to two or three days.al..

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An observer group has proposed extending Kenya's general election voting period from one day to two or three days to combat electoral staff fatigue and long queues.

  • The suggestion aims to give more Kenyans an opportunity to cast their ballots and reduce voter burden.
  • PIMAC International, led by its President Pius Masai, is advocating for this change in election law.
  • This proposal seeks to address issues of voter fatigue and accessibility that are often seen on the single election day, typically held on August 9.

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