The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted by-elections for November 27, to fill 17 ward representative seats, six parliamentary seats, and the Baringo Senate seat.
The notice, dated August 8, follows an announcement by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon during a consultative meeting with the Kenya Media Sector Working Group and the Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa. Ethekon said preparations for the polls were in advanced stages and expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The gazette outlines timelines and regulations for candidates.
Mini polls for MCA seats will be held in Angata Nanyokie (Samburu), Chemundu/Kapng'etuny (Nandi), Chewani (Tana River), Fafi (Garissa), Kariobangi North (Nairobi), Kisa East (Kakamega), Metkei (Elgeyo Marakwet), Mumbuni North (Machakos), Narok Town (Narok), Purko (Kajiado), Tembelio (Uasin Gishu), Nyansiongo, Nyamaiya, and Ekerenyo (Nyamira), Lake Zone and Nanaam (Turkana), and Kabuchai/Chwele (Bungoma).
