IEBC officially publishes notice for 2027 General Election
The notice covers the respective elections and election campaign financing timelines for the 2027 General Election.
In Kenya, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially announced the date for the 2027 General Election, set for Tuesday, August 10, 2027. The announcement was made by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon in a public notice, in compliance with Article 88(4) of the Constitution, the Elections Act, and the Elections (General) Regulations, 2012.
The notice outlines the election schedule, campaign financing rules, and serves as a legal reference for the electoral process and campaign financing. The IEBC published the official notices in Gazette Notices 13497, 13498, 13499, 13500, 13501, 13502, and 13503 on August 20, 2026, and a further notice, Gazette Notice 13771, on August 26, 2026.
These notices are now accessible on the IEBC's official website for public reference. The 2027 General Election will encompass the presidential, parliamentary, and county-level contests, and IEBC will oversee the entire electoral process in accordance with the Constitution and the relevant electoral laws.
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