Our Vision

“To be an independent and credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy in Kenya.”

Our Mission

"To conduct free and fair elections and to institutionalize a sustainable electoral process.”

Our Mandate

The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for—

1. the continuous registration of citizens as voters;
2. the regular revision of the voters’ roll;
3. the delimitation of constituencies and wards;
4. the regulation of the process by which parties nominate candidates for elections;
5. the settlement of electoral disputes, including disputes relating to or arising from nominations but excluding election petitions and disputes subsequent to the declaration of election results;
6. the registration of candidates for election;
7. voter education;
8. the facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections;
9. the regulation of the amount of money that may be spent by or on behalf of a candidate or party in respect of any election;
10. the development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties contesting elections; and
11. the monitoring of compliance with the legislation required by Article 82 (1) (b) relating to nomination of candidates by parties.

The Commission shall exercise its powers and perform its functions in accordance with this Constitution and national legislation.

IEBC Core Values

•    Independence
•    Team work
•    innovativeness
•    Professionalism
•    Integrity
•    Accountability
•    Respect for the rule of Law