IEBC Presents 2027 General Election Preparedness Update to National Assembly Liaison Committee
 10th Sep 2026

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), under the leadership of Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, HSC appeared before the National Assembly Liaison Committee, where it presented an update on the Commission’s preparedness for the 2027 General Election.

The Liaison Committee is mandated to guide and coordinate the operations, policies and mandate of the various National Assembly Committees.

During the engagement, the Chairperson assured the Committee that the Commission is implementing a clearly defined electoral calendar and undertaking critical preparatory activities to ensure that key legal, operational, financial and logistical requirements are addressed within the prescribed timelines.

The preparations for the 2027 General Election encompass several critical areas, including voter registration, electoral boundaries, voter education, candidate registration, procurement and logistics, election technology, training, stakeholder engagement, security coordination and electoral dispute resolution.

These activities are anchored in the Election Operations Plan, which operationalizes the Commission’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and provides a structured framework for implementing the electoral cycle programme.

The Commission reiterated its commitment to continuous engagement with stakeholders throughout the electoral cycle to promote transparency, accountability and public confidence in the preparation and conduct of the 2027 General Election.

The Chairperson further affirmed that the IEBC remains committed to delivering a credible, transparent, inclusive, accessible and efficient electoral process in the 2027 General Election, in accordance with the Constitution and the applicable electoral laws.

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