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IEBC confirms Marjan Hussein departure as CEO by mutual agreement
The Commission said Marjan’s exit concludes his time at the IEBC and sets the stage for appointing an interim CEO to manage day-to-day operations.
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IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein resigns
The IEBC noted that it will, in due course, announce an interim replacement who will assume the role of Acting CEO and Commission Secretary to ensure continuity at the Secretariat.
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PLO Lumumba: Why Kenya’s electoral system still lacks public trust
According to Lumumba, elections are carried out under a cloud of suspicion, fueled by perceived influence from the incumbent administration and weak institutional confidence.
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United Opposition challenges IEBC credibility ahead of 2027 elections
The meeting comes amid renewed debate over the readiness of the IEBC following recent appointments to the commission and ongoing preparations for the next general election cycle.
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Why IEBC is deferring full boundary delimitation until after 2027 polls
The Commission highlighted several challenges that informed the decision, including the absence of Commissioners between January 2023 and July 2025, which delayed policy decisions and approval of the Boundary Review Operations Plan (BROP).
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Treasury rejects remote voting plans for 2027 polls over IEBC trust
In its draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement, the Treasury highlighted that introducing systems allowing voters to cast ballots remotely could face resistance and might not gain public support under the current circumstances.
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Sh13 billion funding gap threatens IEBC’s 2027 election preparations
Documents presented by IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan to the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) show that the shortfall could affect payment of election officials, which alone requires Sh7.63 billion.
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Mbeere North by-election materials handed to court for verification
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has been instructed to hand over all relevant election items, including ballot boxes, Kenya Integrated Electoral Management System kits, and ballot papers. These materials will be stored in a secured court facility, accessible only when all parties involved are present.
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Muturi urges urgent IEBC reforms, citing lack of transparency and trust
Speaking during an interview on Spice FM, Muturi said that although the current commissioners are relatively new, their conduct has raised serious concerns.
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Kanchory calls for IEBC overhaul to restore election trust
At the centre of his demands is a complete shake-up of the IEBC secretariat, with Kanchory calling for the removal of senior officials whom he accused of undermining confidence in the electoral body.
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IEBC reopens voter registration in multiple counties ahead of 2027
IEBC emphasized that Continuous Voter Registration is a vital part of Kenya’s election framework, allowing citizens who have turned 18, moved to a new area, or need to correct their personal details to be included on the voters’ roll.
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IEBC opens observer and media accreditation for February by-elections
IEBC said only eligible organisations will be considered and that all applications must be submitted through its online platform.