{
  "id": 19503431,
  "title": "IEBC begins 14-day test for 105 parties ahead of 2027 polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/iebc-begins-14-day-test-for-105-parties-ahead-of-2027-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T13:33:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/iebc-begins-14-day-test-for-105-parties-ahead-of-2027-polls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced an exhaustive 14-day evaluation of 105 officially registered political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election. This review aims to ascertain whether the parties' nomination rules align with legal prerequisites, a crucial step as party primaries loom large as a decisive factor for politicians vying for elected posts. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon revealed that the commission will meticulously examine the rules to guarantee adherence to the Constitution, the Elections Act, and other pertinent regulations. However, receiving the rules signifies no automatic approval; the commission will certify compliance upon the review's completion. The assessment will scrutinize aspects such as candidate selection processes, eligibility criteria, nomination procedures, party member participation, gender inclusivity, and the management of internal disputes. Under Section 27(2A) of the Elections Act, IEBC is mandated to complete the review within 14 days and issue compliance certificates to parties meeting the prescribed standards. Non-compliant parties will be obligated to rectify their rules before approval. The submission deadline was November 6, 2026, following the Registrar of Political Parties' certification on October 30. IEBC emphasized that the exercise aims to foster transparent, equitable, and credible party nominations in preparation for the 2027 polls, reserving the right to accept submissions only from fully registered political parties.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 11 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has moved to scrutinise how political parties will select candidates for the 2027 General Election, setting the stage…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}