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The commission said public officers seeking elective positions will be required to resign by February 9, 2027, while political parties must submit their membership lists and aspirant details by March 16, 2027. Candidate nominations are expected to run between May 29 and June 11, 2027.
The Tuko Kadi Movement, a youth-driven civic initiative launched in March 2026, was established to encourage young Kenyans, particularly Gen Z, to register as voters and take part in the country's electoral process.
Isabel noted that legal, procurement, and operational reviews are used to identify gaps in electoral management
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the senator claimed some leaders were deliberately promoting narratives around electoral manipulation and ethnic divisions to create fear among voters and weaken public confidence in the electoral process.
Murkomen said a national Election Security Preparedness Framework has already been completed, drawing lessons from past elections dating back to 1992. He said the framework focuses on electoral violence, misinformation, cyber threats, hotspot mapping, and stronger coordination between institutions involved in election management and security.
Speaking at St. Peter's Cathedral, Kapsabet, Nandi County on Sunday, Mudavadi said the focus should not just be on winning, but on “the size of the victory.”
In remarks to party leaders, he emphasised discipline, voter mobilisation and structured decision-making, while warning against internal divisions and premature political endorsements within the party.
However, the Prime Cabinet Secretary raised concern over low voter registration numbers in Western Kenya during the recently concluded exercise by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Tuko Kadi founder Ademba Allans has cautioned the public over what he says is growing misuse of the movement as it expands rapidly among young peopl
Itumbi said the ID issuance system remains active and consistent across the country, citing figures that show more than 1.4 million national identity cards have been issued in Nakuru County alone, with 31,449 applications still under processing as of April 18. He maintained that the numbers reflect a system that is functioning without disruption, despite the political claims being made.
His remarks come at a time when concerns over organised crime and political violence are growing across the country. On the same day, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security that security agencies have identified more than 100 organised gangs operating nationwide.
In a statement on X on Sunday, Maraga framed the voter drive as a turning point, warning against what he described as a government focused on self-interest at the expense of citizens.