Why IEBC needs Sh61.7 billion budget for 2027 polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) projects that the 2027 General Election will cost the taxpayer Sh61.7 billion.

This estimate was presented by the commission's Deputy CEO, Obadiah Keitany, before the National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee on Tuesday, February 25.

The funds, if allocated, will cater for new voter registration, replacement of KIEMS kits, conduct pending by-elections, civic education, acquiring new voting material among other emerging needs.

Keitany also outlined a separate budget of Sh480 million for 14 by-elections that are due.  "The Commission projects additional 5.7 million new voters to have a total of 28 million in the 2027 General Election.