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October 1, 2026
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Explainer: How the Kenyan President is elected

Explainer: How the Kenyan President is elected

Candidates must be Kenyan citizens by birth, hold no foreign allegiance or public office...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya's President is elected directly by registered voters through a secret ballot in a General Election held every five years. These elections are constitutionally mandated to take place on the second Tuesday of August.

  • The election is held on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year of a presidential term.
  • The Constitution of Kenya outlines the electoral process for the President.
  • Voters participate through a secret ballot.

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