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Chairperson Ethekon announced that the commission has named six Returning and Deputy Returning Officers to oversee the by-elections, with two officers deployed in each county where the polls will be conducted.
The results were published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated December 1, 2025 and signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
His appeal followed a difficult week for the commission, which was placed under sharp criticism after the November 27 by-elections.The vote was marred by claims of violence, intimidation, bribery and ballot stuffing in some areas, leading to public attacks from Opposition leaders.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the hearings will begin on Monday, November 17, warning that the outcome could lead to the disqualification of the candidates.
Nairobi led in new registrations with 1,597 voters, followed by Mombasa (556) and Kiambu (386). Other counties, such as Garissa (160), Kisii (312), and Kakamega (127) also recorded notable progress.
Speaking at the launch, IEBC Chairman Erustus Edung Ethekon said the CVR administrative procedure is a process that transforms citizens “from bystanders into active nation-builders.”
EBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the chaotic scenes during the ODM primaries in Kasipul Constituency on Wednesday, which left several people injured and property destroyed, were “unacceptable.”
The electoral body in a gazette notice dated August 8, 2025, stated that all aspirants must meet constitutional and legal thresholds before presenting themselves for clearance.
The Commission said the exercise is part of its constitutional mandate under Article 88(4) and aims to give every eligible Kenyan a chance to take part in the democratic process.
In a statement on Thursday, the commission said Article 101(4)(b) of the Constitution requires a by-election within 90 days after a vacancy is declared
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said preparations for the by-elections are already underway