Electoral Reforms
The record
Kenya's electoral reform record as a chronology — 231 dated entries from 2016 to 2026, every one linked to the official document behind it.
Nothing on this page was written for it. Each entry is a row the warehouse already holds — a statute Kenya Law published, a stage Parliament's own Bills Tracker recorded, a member's act in the House, a reform commitment with its source document, a consultation the Clerk opened. They are placed in time and grouped into the five periods of Kenya's constitutional history.
- 231dated entries
- 231with a source link
- 2016earliest entry
- 161gazette notices, not shown by default
What is not on this page right now. 161 of the 231 entries are routine IEBC gazette notices — appointments of returning officers, polling-station lists, nomination schedules for by-elections. They are electoral administration rather than electoral reform, and showing them by default buries the reform record three to one. They are held back, not dropped: show all 231 entries.
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Implementing the 2010 Constitution
70 entriesThe electoral law Kenya actually runs on today — the statutes, the commission, the boundaries, and every Bill still moving.
2026
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published
Judgment - Hon. David Gikari — IN THE MATTER OF ARTICLES 88 AND 91 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA, 2010 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE ELECTIONS ACT, CAP 7 LAWS OF KENYA AND IN THE MATTER OF THE ELECTORAL CODE OF CONDUCT SET OUT IN THE SECOND SCHEDULE TO THE ELECTIONS ACT, CAP 7 LAWS OF KENYA AND HON. DAVID GIKARIA ............................................................... RESPONDENT Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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invited
Election Campaign Financing Regulations and the campaign contribution, spending limits and authorised expenditures for the 2027 General Election Public participation
Public invited to submit memoranda · · closed 15th July 2026
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, 2026-07-08
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published
Call for Memorandum on Election Campaign Financing Regulations and Draft Spending Limits. — Invitation to Submit Memoranda on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations and Election Campaign Contribution, Spending Limits and Authorised Expenditures Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
Formula — Summary of the determination of the formulae and election campaign finance spending and contribution limits Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
Draft ECF Regulations Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
Determination of Spending Limits — Determination Of the Election Campaign Finance Spending Limits for 2027 General Election Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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started
Enact a framework for holding a referendum Reform commitment
Electoral law · owed by Parliament
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acted
Veronica Waheti Nduati Who acted
Moved the motion — Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 28 of 2024) (The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and…
Source: Motions tracker, Senate
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acted
Samson Kiprotich Cherargei Who acted
Seconded the motion — Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 28 of 2024) (The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and…
Source: Motions tracker, Senate
2025
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published
Complaint No. IEBC/ECCEC/BE/04/2025 — The Returning Officer, Kasipul Constituency .................... Complainant Vs Boyd Were Ong'ondo ....................................................... 1st Respondent Orange Democratic Movement Party ............................ 2nd Respondent Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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published
Complaint No. IEBC/ECCEC/BE/01/2025 as Consolidated with Complaint No. IEBC/ECCEC/BE/02/2025 — In The Matter of: Philip Aroko and Boyd Were Ong'ondo Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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acted
George Gitonga Murugara Who acted
Moved the motion — Approval of nominees for Registrar and Assistant Registrar of Political Parties
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acted
Eckomas Mwengi Mutuse Who acted
Seconded the motion — Approval of nominees for Registrar and Assistant Registrar of Political Parties
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acted
George Gitonga Murugara Who acted
Moved the motion — Approval of IEBC chairperson and members
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acted
George Gitonga Murugara Who acted
Moved the motion — Adoption of Joint Report on NADCO and Two-Thirds Gender Principle
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acted
Hillary Kiprotich Sigei Who acted
Moved the motion — Adoption of joint report on NADCO and Two-Thirds Gender Principle
Source: Motions tracker, Senate
2024
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acted
George Gitonga Murugara Who acted
Moved the motion — This House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its consideration of the Report of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) and the Report of the Multi-…
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published
CASE NO: HCCHRPET/E006/2024 — County Government of Kisii and Hon. Paul Simba Arati,Gorvernor,County Government Of Kisii and 1 Others Vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Robert Monda Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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started
Align the county government election laws Reform commitment
Electoral law · owed by Parliament
Source: County Governments Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 2 of 2024)
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acted
Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga Who acted
Seconded the motion — The Senate amendments to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2024) be now considered
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acted
George Gitonga Murugara Who acted
Moved the motion — Consideration of Senate amendments to the IEBC (Amendment) Bill
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acted
George Gitonga Murugara Who acted
Moved the motion — The Senate amendments to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2024) be now considered
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started
Strengthen the Election Offences Act Reform commitment
Disputes and accountability · owed by Parliament
Source: National Dialogue Committee report — electoral justice cluster
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started
Amend the Elections Act Reform commitment
Electoral law · owed by Parliament
Source: National Dialogue Committee report — electoral justice cluster
2023
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started
Reconstitute the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Reform commitment
Electoral commission · owed by Parliament
Source: National Dialogue Committee report, as adopted by both Houses
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started
Carry out a forensic audit of the 2022 results transmission system Reform commitment
Electoral commission · owed by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Source: National Dialogue Committee report — electoral justice cluster
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acted
James Opiyo Wandayi Who acted
Seconded the motion — AWARE THAT, the National Dialogue Committee was established by Parliament through a Resolution passed by the National Assembly and Senate on 16th August 2023 and 29th August 2023 respectively
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acted
Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah Who acted
Moved the motion — AWARE THAT, the National Dialogue Committee was established by Parliament through a Resolution passed by the National Assembly and Senate on 16th August 2023 and 29th August 2023 respectively
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acted
Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah Who acted
Moved the motion — Extension of time for the National Dialogue Committee
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acted
Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah Who acted
Moved the motion — Establishment of a National Dialogue Committee
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acted
Wetangula Moses Masika Who acted
Presented the petition to the House — Presented a petition by Centre for Accountability, Reform and Democracy: Delimitation of Electoral Units
Source: Petitions tracker
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started
Settle the constitutional standing of the NG-CDF Reform commitment
Political parties and money · owed by Parliament
Source: National Dialogue Committee report — outstanding constitutional issues
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acted
Anthony Tom Oluoch Who acted
Put the question to the House — Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) State the reasons as to why funds to political parties have not been paid out in accordance with the provisions of the Political Parties Act since its enactment, and in particular, the circumstances under which the Political Parties Fund meant to ensure Parties operate and function as institutions of governance are yet to be fully disbursed four months to the end
Source: Questions tracker
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acted
Joseph Majimbo Kalasinga Who acted
Put the question to the House — (i) Could the Commission explain why payments to Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers and Clerks that oversaw the Bungoma By-Elections for the Senatorial Seat in December 2022 have delayed up to date? (ii) What plans does the Commission have to compensate the Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers, and Clerks whose payments are long overdue given the high cost of living?
Source: Questions tracker
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acted
Moses Nguchine Kirima Who acted
Put the question to the House — (i) When will the disputed boundary between Tharaka Nithi and Meru Counties, along Central Imenti and Tharaka Constituencies, be demarcated as recommended by the Zachary Ogongo-led Task Force Report of 2009 and further recommended by the Andrew Ligale-led Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission in its Report dated 27th November 2010? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why residents
Source: Questions tracker
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started
Settle the procedure for resolving county boundary disputes Reform commitment
Boundaries and the register · owed by Parliament
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acted
James Opiyo Wandayi Who acted
Seconded the motion — This House adopts the Report of the National Dialogue Committee, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th December 2023
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acted
Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah Who acted
Moved the motion — This House adopts the Report of the National Dialogue Committee, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th December 2023
2022
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acted
George Gitonga Murugara Who acted
Moved the motion — Adoption of report on petitions for removal of four IEBC commissioners
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acted
Eckomas Mwengi Mutuse Who acted
Seconded the motion — Adoption of report on petitions for removal of four IEBC commissioners
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acted
Wetangula Moses Masika Who acted
Presented the petition to the House — Presented a petition by Republican Party, Rev. Dennis Ndwiga Nthumbi, Mr. Geoffrey Langat, Mr. Owuor Steve Gerry: Removal of Four Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Source: Petitions tracker
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started
Reform the regulation of political parties Reform commitment
Political parties and money · owed by Parliament
Source: National Dialogue Committee report — political parties cluster
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started
Delimit constituency and ward boundaries Reform commitment
Boundaries and the register · owed by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
2021
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published
Subsidiary Legislation — Elections Act No. 24 of 2011 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act No. 9 of 2011 — Revised Edition 2020 [2011] Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Elections Act No. 24 of 2011 — Revised Edition 2019 [2011] Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Election Offences Act No. 37 of 2016 — Revised Edition 2017 [2016] Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Election Campaign Financing Act No. 42 of 2013 — Revised Edition 2017 [2013] Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
2018
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published
DRC Ruling on Complaint by Mr Mwinzi (Kitui West By-Election) — The IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee dismisses the complaint by Nzuki Mwinzi in respect to IEBC nomination to contest for the seat of MNA, Kitui West because he did not vacate public office within the stipulated time Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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published
The Report of the IIBRC Commission report
Commission or inquiry report · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Boundary Delimitation
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Boundary Delimitation
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published
Final Report on the First Review Relating to the Delimitation of Boundaries of Constituencies and Wards Commission report
Commission or inquiry report · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Boundary Delimitation
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Boundary Delimitation
2017
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published
CASE NO IEBC/ECCC/55/2017-MANDERA COUNTY GOVERNOR Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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published
CASE NO IEBC/ECCC/54/2017-MARSABIT COUNTY GOVERNOR — CASE NO IEBC/ECCC/55/2017-MARSABIT COUNTY GOVERNOR Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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published
Supreme Court Act (No. 7 of 2011) Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Elections Laws Amendment Act 1 of 2017 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Elections Act 24 of 2011 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Election Offences Act37 of 2016 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Election Laws Amendment Act 36 of 2016 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
Civil procedure act (cap 21) Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Electoral Acts
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published
The Elections Party Primaries and Party (Lists) Regulations, 2017 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
The Elections (Voter Education) Regulations, 2017 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
The Elections (Technology) Regulations, 2017 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
The Elections (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS VS AG & IEBC (PETITION NO 56 OF 2017) Court or tribunal ruling
Court judgment · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Court Rulings
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published
Election Offences Act37 of 2016 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
Elections Laws Amendment Act 1 of 2017 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
Elections Act 24 of 2011 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
Election Laws Amendment Act 36 of 2016 Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
2016
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published
Supreme Court Act (No. 7 of 2011) Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
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published
Civil procedure act (cap 21) — This is the Civil procedure act (cap 21) Official document
Other official document · Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission · Election Regulations
What each date means. The lanes do not all measure the same thing, so every entry carries one word saying which date it shows. Assented — the President signed it. In force — a legal notice's commencement, which is the only date a notice has. Recorded — the date Parliament's own Bills Tracker gives that stage. Acted — the member did this on that day. Invited — the Clerk opened the consultation. Started / due — a commitment's clock. Issued — the document's own date. Published — the date the publishing body put the file on its own website, which is not the document's date.
That last one is the one to watch. IEBC's listings state no issue date at all, and the dates inside their titles are dates of the events the documents concern: the notice IEBC published on 8 August 2026 is about an election scheduled for 10 August 2027. We record the date the Commission actually states and never infer the other.
Where this record thins out. The chronology is dense from 2010 because that is when the law it tracks was made, and because Parliament, Kenya Law and the IEBC all publish machine-readable records of it. Earlier periods are held in narrative research rather than in dated rows, and are pending import. The page shows the eras either way, so the shape of what is missing is visible rather than implied.