In a pivotal development for Kenya’s political landscape, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially cleared United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Tubi Mohamed Tubi, popularly known as Tubi Junior, to vie for the Isiolo South parliamentary seat in the highly anticipated by-election scheduled for February 26, 2026. This clearance marks a significant milestone, […]
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially gazetted Thursday, February 26, 2026, as the date for crucial by-elections that will fill the vacant Isiolo South National Assembly seat and wards across the country. The announcement marks another significant moment in Kenya’s evolving democratic practice of replacing fallen leaders, with the Isiolo South contest […]
President William Ruto has taken a significant step toward the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by nominating Erastus Edung Ethekon as the next chairperson of the electoral body. The nomination, announced through a statement issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, marks a pivotal moment in Kenya’s ongoing electoral reform […]
•Lack of Progress on Key Electoral Recommendations Raises Concerns The European Union (EU) has issued a strong warning to Kenya over delays in implementing critical electoral reforms, cautioning that failure to act promptly could compromise the credibility of the 2027 General Election. The Head of the EU Follow-Up Mission, Ivan Stefanec, highlighted concerns over the […]
•Ex-IEBC Boss Remembered for His Leadership and Electoral Reforms The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is mourning the passing of its former Chairman, Wafula Chebukati, who died earlier today while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. Chebukati, aged 63, served as the chairman of the electoral body for six years, from 2017 to 2023, […]
