IEBC – Kenya’s Election Commission Overview

When working with IEBC, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission that runs Kenya’s national elections. Also known as Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, it sets the rules, validates results and keeps the democratic process on track.

Key areas you should know

The Kenyan elections, a regular cycle of presidential, parliamentary and local votes depend on three core tasks of IEBC: voter registration, poll management and result certification. Voter registration, the enrolment of citizens on the electoral roll is the first gate – without a verified roll, the commission cannot issue ballots. The agency also pilots electronic voting tools, meaning electronic voting, digital devices that capture votes at polling stations now influences how quickly results are tallied.

All these pieces create a clear chain: IEBC oversees Kenyan elections, IEBC requires voter registration, and electronic voting influences IEBC processes. Below you’ll find a curated set of stories that illustrate how the commission handles everything from grant dates that affect voters to international election news, giving you a practical snapshot of its day‑to‑day impact.