{
  "id": 8937267,
  "title": "IEBC Vice Chair says Kenyans in diaspora could vote electronically by 2031",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/iebc-vice-chair-says-kenyans-in-diaspora-could-vote-electronically-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:19:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/iebc-vice-chair-says-kenyans-in-diaspora-could-vote-electronically-by-2031"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Abdallah expressed optimism about the potential for Kenyans living abroad to vote electronically in the future, stating that the electoral commission is actively exploring ways to expand diaspora participation in elections. During a meeting with Kenyans in the diaspora in New York on September 21, 2026, Abdallah emphasized the need to empower Kenyans living outside the country, noting that the current law only allows elections to be held on Kenyan soil. However, she assured that the IEBC, in collaboration with other government institutions, would work towards legal and administrative reforms to enable Kenyans abroad to participate in the democratic process. While acknowledging the ongoing debate surrounding technology adoption, Abdallah hinted at the possibility of Kenyans in the diaspora casting their votes electronically by 2031, a goal that may not necessarily coincide with the upcoming election. The IEBC aims to reach a point where electronic voting becomes a reality for Kenyans abroad, allowing them to participate in elections from the comfort of their own homes.",
  "summary": "IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Abdallah has hinted at the possibility of Kenyans living abroad voting electronically in future, saying the electoral commission is working towards enhancing technology to expand diaspora participation. Speaking to Kenyans living in the diaspora in New York on Monday, September 21, 2026, Abdallah said the commission was exploring ways of extending […]",
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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."
}