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Steady turnout as IEBC registers 90,020 new voters
The Commission reported a total of 90,020 newly registered voters, alongside 15,619 transfers and 188 updates recorded within the period.
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IEBC issues election roadmap, warns contenders as mini-polls near
In the notices, the Commission confirmed that Mitkei and Tembelio Wards will not have ballots cast. The two areas were declared uncontested, meaning the nominated candidates will take up their seats without undergoing a competitive vote, a process permitted under election rules where only one valid candidate is presented.
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IEBC outlines detailed procedure for voters seeking to recall MCAs
According to the Commission, a recall can only take place on weighty grounds such as gross misconduct, violation of the Constitution or other laws, incompetence, or conviction for a criminal offence punishable by a prison term of six months or longer.
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Analyst Fanya Mambo urges mobile voter registration to boost youth turnout
Kinuthia said the country’s youth have already embraced technology in almost every aspect of life, making it unnecessary to rely solely on manual voter registration methods.
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IEBC pledges to carry on Raila’s vision of electoral integrity and transparency
The electoral body further stated that Raila’s life was etched in Kenya’s democratic foundations and that his efforts were reflected in every reform, freedom, and ballot cast since the return of multiparty democracy.
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Boniface Mwangi claims state working to block his 2027 presidential bid
Mwangi, who has announced his intention to contest the presidency, claimed the alleged targeting is part of a wider scheme to intimidate independent candidates and silence dissenting voices.
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IEBC concludes candidate registration, sets new rules for November by-elections
According to the directives issued by Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, any nomination disputes must be resolved within ten days of being lodged and not later than October 21, 2025.
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IEBC registers 20,754 new voters in second week, Nairobi leads with 4,804
Data from the Commission shows that Nairobi County led in new voter registrations with 4,804, followed by Mombasa at 1,379, Kiambu 1,203, Machakos 923, and Kakamega 608. Other counties making significant contributions included Murang’a (588), Siaya (564), Busia (427), and Laikipia (165).
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IEBC opens campaign season after completing candidate registration
According to the guidelines issued, campaign activities will officially end on Monday, November 24, 2025, 48 hours before the by-election date. The commission further directed that campaigns shall only take place between 7 am and 6 pm each day until then.
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IEBC urged to clarify iris scan data use and expand access to registration services
The group also wants the commission to confirm whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment was conducted before the iris scan system was introduced and to clarify which systems or external parties, if any, can access the biometric data, as well as the safeguards in place to prevent misuse.
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State assures maximum security ahead of November 27 by-elections
PS Omollo added that the government has deployed sufficient security personnel and is working closely with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to coordinate operations ahead of polling day.
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ELOG’s Mulle Musau warns of gaps in election preparedness ahead of 2027 polls
Mulle Musau, National Coordinator of the Elections Observation Group (ELOG) stressed that with less than two years to the polls, many critical tasks, including finalizing electoral boundaries, remain incomplete.