IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon addressing the press at a past press conference. [File, Standard]
Public officers seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election have until February 10, 2027, to resign from office, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the deadline falls exactly six months before the August 10, 2027, General Election, which the Commission has confirmed will be held on a Tuesday.
“Any public officer who intends to contest in this election must resign from public office by Wednesday, 10th February 2027, which is exactly six months before the election,” Ethekon said.
The IEBC said adherence to the timelines will be non-negotiable, noting that they are legally binding and essential to ensuring an orderly electoral process.
Under the timetable, political parties must submit their membership lists and details of candidates participating in party primaries by March 16, 2027.
Party primaries and any related disputes must be concluded by May 8, while independent candidates are also required to meet their legal obligations by the same date.
Presidential aspirants will have until May 24 to submit lists of supporting voters drawn from a majority of Kenya’s counties.