The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the next stage in preparations for the 2027 General Election after receiving certified nomination rules from 105 fully registered political parties.
In a statement on November 11, IEBC confirmed that all 105 political parties submitted their certified nomination rules by the November 6, 2026 deadline.
The commission will now examine the rules to establish whether the parties have met the legal requirements for selecting candidates to contest elective positions in the August 10, 2027 General Election.
“The submission marks a significant milestone in the Commission’s preparations for the 2027 General Election and the fulfilment of its constitutional mandate to regulate the process through which political parties nominate candidates for elections,” IEBC stated.
IEBC to Review Political Party Nomination Rules Within 14 Days
IEBC said it would conduct a comprehensive review of the documents within 14 days to establish whether they comply with the Constitution, the Elections Act and relevant regulations.
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The assessment will examine how parties intend to nominate their candidates, including eligibility requirements, nomination methods and the participation of party members.
The Commission will also assess provisions on gender inclusion, representation of special interest groups and mechanisms for resolving disputes arising from party nominations.
“Section 27(1) of the Elections Act requires political parties to submit their nomination rules to the Commission at least six (6) months before the nomination of their candidates for election.”
Under Section 27(2A) of the Elections Act, the Commission must review the submitted rules within 14 days and either issue a certificate of compliance or ask a political party to amend rules that fail to meet the prescribed standards.
IEBC Clarifies Whether Political Parties Have Been Approved
The commission clarified that receiving the nomination rules does not mean the parties have already been approved to conduct their nominations.
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It said the commission would determine each party’s compliance status only after the review is completed.
“The receipt of the nomination rules does not constitute approval or a determination of their compliance with the applicable legal framework,” IEBC stated.
IEBC added that the assessment would follow consistent legal and procedural criteria to ensure that all political parties are evaluated fairly.
Political party nomination rules guide how parties identify and select candidates to represent them in elective positions.
The rules also determine how party members participate in the selection process and how disputes are handled when aspirants challenge nomination outcomes.
IEBC said compliant rules are important for promoting transparency, fairness, inclusivity, and accountability during candidate selection.
“Compliant nomination rules are essential in promoting transparency, fairness, inclusivity and accountability in political party candidate selection processes,” the commission stated.
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