14 h. ago ‘Ballot papers have more security features than the Kenyan money’ – IEBC commissioner

‘Ballot papers have more security features than the Kenyan money’ – IEBC commissioner  People Daily

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19 h. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon: Stealing an Election in Kenya Is Impossible

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has asserted that election theft in Kenya is “an impossibility,” citing strengthened transparency measures, improved technology and strict audit trails that the commission deployed in the November 27 by-elections. Speaking during a post-election debrief with stakeholders, Ethekon defended the credibility of […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon: Stealing an Election in Kenya Is Impossible appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has sounded the alarm over what he termed a dangerous rise of “super agents” who allegedly disrupted the November 27 by-elections through intimidation, violence and unlawful interference in the electoral process. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting, Ethekon said the commission […] The post IEBC Chair Ethekon Warns of ‘Super Agents’ Hijacking Elections, Cites Alarming Political Interference appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago IEBC Confirms 99% Functionality of KIEMS Kits in November 27 By

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the Kenya Integrated Election Management Systems (KIEMS) kits performed at 99% functionality during the November 27 by-elections, ensuring transparency despite challenges such as voter apathy and attempts to influence the outcome. Speaking on the integrity of the polls, Chairman Edung Ethekon emphasized […] The post IEBC Confirms 99% Functionality of KIEMS Kits in November 27 By-Elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Gachagua Claims IEBC Using Civilian Officers for Ballot Stuffing in By

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns about the credibility of Thursday’s by-elections, accusing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of deploying plainclothes police officers to allegedly stuff ballot papers in favor of government-backed candidates. Speaking Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, at Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka’s (SKM) command center in Nairobi, Gachagua condemned what he described as blatant interference, saying this is the first time in Kenya’s electoral history that plainclothes officers have reportedly been allowed inside polling stations with the intention of facilitating ballot-stuffing. Gachagua claimed the commission had distributed ballot papers to various government agencies, insisting The post Gachagua Claims IEBC Using Civilian Officers for Ballot Stuffing in By-Elections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago All ready for Ugunja parliamentary mini poll as 60,000 Kenyans set to vote

KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 26 – Ugunja Constituency is in full election mode as 60,114 registered voters prepare to cast their ballots on Thursday in a by-election. Preparations have been finalized, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with officials assuring residents of a smooth, credible, and peaceful voting process. Speaking to journalists at […] The post All ready for Ugunja parliamentary mini poll as 60,000 Kenyans set to vote appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago UDA Tells IEBC to Ignore Gachagua’s ‘Political Fiction’ Against Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has rubbished accusations leveled by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah, describing them as politically motivated and baseless. Gachagua, through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), wrote a letter to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon on November 24, 2025, pointing out that Abdallah interfered in the Magarini Constituency by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025. In his letter, Gachagua claimed that Abdallah had acted beyond her mandate through corrupt and covert means to influence the election in favor of a preferred candidate. He alleged The post UDA Tells IEBC to Ignore Gachagua’s ‘Political Fiction’ Against Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Uniformed and plainclothes officers deployed in 22 areas to secure the November 27 by

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 25— Security agencies have deployed both uniformed and non-uniformed officers across 22 electoral areas ahead of Thursday’s by-elections, amid rising tensions and isolated incidents of violence. IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukwana on Tuesday assured voters that heightened security measures were already in place, noting that the commission was fully aware of the increased […] The post Uniformed and plainclothes officers deployed in 22 areas to secure the November 27 by-elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago IEBC confirms on delivery of election materials ahead of Nov 27 mini

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 22 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has confirmed that the delivery of election materials to all 22 electoral areas scheduled to hold by-elections on Thursday is currently underway. According to IEBC officials, Banisa Constituency has already received its materials, which were airlifted from Nairobi on Friday. The Commission noted that […] The post IEBC confirms on delivery of election materials ahead of Nov 27 mini-polls appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago IEBC receives first batch of ballot papers for November 27 by

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 20 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received the first batch of ballot papers and statutory forms for the November 27, 2025 by-elections. Chairperson Erastus Ethekon received the the 10 pallets last night, with the final batch of 29 pallets expected later tonight at 7:30pm. Dispatch of all materials […] The post IEBC receives first batch of ballot papers for November 27 by-elections appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago IEBC says probe on deadly Kasipul chaos underway, vows zero tolerance to violence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said investigations are underway into violent incidents in Kasipul Constituency—including recent chaos that left two people dead—vowing a zero tolerance approach to election-related violence ahead of the November 27 by-elections. IEBC’s statement on Friday came amid heightened tension in the constituency following […] The post IEBC says probe on deadly Kasipul chaos underway, vows zero tolerance to violence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago IEBC to Launch Mobile Digital Voter Registration for Kenyans

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) plans to roll out a digital voter registration system that will allow Kenyans to register using their mobile phones, further easing the process and making it more efficient. Speaking on Thursday, IEBC Commissioner Anne Nderitu explained that the electoral commission is putting in place a system that will allow the citizens to do most of the registration processes remotely. “But in terms of digital registration, we are actually processing and coming up with what we are calling a pre-registration module, where you capture your data just the way you are saying you capture The post IEBC to Launch Mobile Digital Voter Registration for Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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