IEBC Announces 2027 Election Ballot Paper and Ballot Box Lid Colours
The IEBC said the colour of each ballot paper will match the colour of the lid of the respective ballot box, a system intended to help voters and election officials easily identify the ballot for each elective position.
NAIROBI, Kenya - The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the ballot paper and ballot box lid colours that will be used for the six elective positions in the upcoming 2027 General Election. Each colour has been deliberately chosen to correspond with the lid of the respective ballot box, with the aim of aiding voters and election officials in easily identifying the ballot for each elective position.
The six positions up for election are President, Member of the National Assembly, Member of the County Assembly (MCA), Senator, Woman Representative, and Governor.
The IEBC has outlined the specific colour combinations for the ballot papers and corresponding ballot box lids: President - White, Member of the National Assembly - Green, Member of the County Assembly - Beige, Senator - Yellow, Woman Representative - Purple, and Governor - Blue.
The electoral commission has urged Kenyan voters to familiarize themselves with these colours in advance of the 2027 General Election. By matching the colour of the ballot paper with the colour of the ballot box lid, voters should be able to easily determine where each ballot should be deposited after voting.
Beyond the colour announcement, the IEBC has also called on Kenyans to register as voters, using the slogan "Jipange Mapema. Register as a Voter!" This registration drive is part of preparations for the 2027 General Election, with eligible Kenyans able to register at an IEBC Constituency Office, nearby Huduma Centre, or the IEBC Customer Experience Centre located at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi.
The voter registration push is part of a broader effort by the commission to ensure all eligible citizens are registered and ready to participate in the election.
Voters will then be required to identify the appropriate ballot paper and corresponding ballot box lid when casting their votes. The matching system means voters must correctly associate each ballot with its corresponding box before casting their vote.
The IEBC has taken steps to educate the public on the electoral process, using the slogans "Your Vote, Your Voice" and "Talk With IEBC", while also cautioning against misinformation about the electoral process. The commission's voter education efforts include the announcement of the ballot colours and a reminder to "Stop Fake News".
As the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election, the IEBC is expected to continue issuing voter education information to ensure Kenyans are adequately prepared to participate in the election. The commission remains committed to providing accurate information to voters and election officials alike.
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