Electoral Reforms · Official document

ELECTIONS ACT NO. 24 OF 2011

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IEBC catalogue label: Elections Act 24 of 2011

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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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The essential point

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The Elections Act, 2011 sets out provisions for conducting presidential, National Assembly, Senate, county governor and county assembly elections, as well as referenda, election dispute resolution and related electoral matters.

Evidence: Long title; retained PDF physical p. 7

Why it matters

It places provisions on conducting elections and resolving election disputes in the same Act.

Evidence: Long title; retained PDF physical p. 7

Open the key points and evidence
  1. The Act covers elections for President, National Assembly, Senate, county governor and county assembly, as well as referenda and election dispute resolution.

    Long title; retained PDF physical p. 7
  2. Its voter-registration structure covers the right to vote, the register, registration, inspection, biometric verification, transfers, updating and audits.

    Arrangement of sections, Part II; retained PDF physical p. 3
  3. Its election structure includes results declaration, voter education, media access, accreditation, public-officer participation and technology.

    Arrangement of sections, Part III; retained PDF physical p. 4
  4. Its dispute structure includes Commission disputes and election petitions, court procedure, scrutiny, non-compliance, costs and appeals.

    Arrangement of sections, Part VII; retained PDF physical p. 5

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