IEBC warns Ksh33B funding shortfall may affect 2027 polls
Margaret Kalekye·
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it requires Ksh74 billion to deliver a free, fair and credible General Election.
Appearing before the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee on Tuesday, the commission warned that a funding shortfall of KSh33 billion could hinder its planned electoral activities.
The revelations were made during the presentation of the IEBC budget estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year.
The electoral body further disclosed that it has so far received an allocation of KSh41 billion.
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Margaret Kalekye
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