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Kenya's 2027 Election: Key Dates
The timelines were published in a Kenya Gazette Special Issue on August 20, 2026, alongside seven notices signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon
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2027 Polls: IEBC Candidate Registration Dates
The nomination period will run from May 29 to June 11, 2027, with different dates set for different elective positions
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IEBC sets February 10, 2027 deadline for public officers eyeing elective seats
The Commission has also given political parties several deadlines to complete preparations for their nominations and participation in the election.
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Five-day deadline issued over use of IEBC logo in campaign materials
According to Ethekon, the practice could also raise questions about the Commission’s independence, impartiality and position as a non-partisan institution.
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No early campaigns! IEBC sets May 29 deadline
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the campaign window will open after the Commission completes the registration of candidates, but the process cannot begin before May 29, 2027.
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IEBC begins 2027 election preparations, sets key deadlines
As of August 20, 2026, a total of 2,936,516 Kenyans had registered as voters. The commission projects the register to reach approximately 28.5 million voters by the 2027 election, compared with 22.1 million registered voters in 2022.
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United Opposition calls on ICC to investigate Ruto over alleged political violence
Karua asked the Chief Prosecutor at the ICC to closely follow developments in Kenya and determine whether the reported incidents provide enough grounds for an examination.
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NCIC seeks power to clear candidates ahead of 2027 elections
The plan includes a peace charter that all political parties would be required to sign as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and discourage conduct that could lead to violence.
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Linda Mwananchi demands arrest of Wanga, Kaluma over Homa Bay attacks
In a statement issued on Monday, the movement said attackers blocked major highways at several points, including Nyangweso, Olare, Rangwe, Oyugis, Rodi, Mbita and Sindo, and pelted vehicles with stones and other projectiles.
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Mudavadi rallies Western Kenya to boost voter numbers ahead of 2027 polls
Mudavadi said he will rally leaders and residents in Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Trans Nzoia to work closely with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to intensify the registration exercise.
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TI Kenya lists voter register audit among key reforms before 2027
Speaking in an interview on Monday, August 10, 2026, Masinde said a detailed review of the register was necessary to ensure that records were up to date.
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IEBC's 2027 Campaign Spending Caps for Political Parties
Transportation has the highest cap at Sh16.13 billion, followed by advertising and media at Sh2.52 billion and election agents at Sh2.08 billion