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IEBC distributes ballot papers for November 27 by-elections

The first batch of 10 pallets arrived on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

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Election materials for the November 27, 2025, by-elections. Courtesy photo

Dispatching ballot papers for the 27 November by-elections begins today.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is sending 39 pallets of materials to electoral areas across the country.The final batch of 29 pallets arrived on Thursday evening at IEBC headquarters.Commissioners Mr Hassan Noor Hassan and Ms Ann Nderitu received the shipment and confirmed that all materials were intact.“Everything is verified and ready for dispatch. We are committed to transparency and integrity,” Ms Nderitu said.The first batch of 10 pallets arrived on Wednesday, 19 November.Mr Hassan Noor Hassan added: “Our teams have prepared for secure and efficient distribution.”IEBC Chair Mr Erastus Edung Ethekon assured Kenyans that the commission is ready for the exercise.“We have received all election materials in full and will dispatch them on Friday. This is crucial for a smooth and credible by-election,” he said.Security agencies are accompanying the materials to ensure safe delivery.The dispatch includes ballot papers, statutory forms, and other election essentiaDispatching ballot papers for the 27 November by-elections begins today (Friday).

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is sending 39 pallets of materials to electoral areas across the country.

The final batch of 29 pallets arrived on Thursday evening at IEBC headquarters.

Commissioners Mr Hassan Noor Hassan and Ms Ann Nderitu received the shipment and confirmed that all materials were intact.

“Everything is verified and ready for dispatch. We are committed to transparency and integrity,” Ms Nderitu said.

The first batch of 10 pallets arrived on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Mr Noor said, “Our teams have prepared for secure and efficient distribution.”

IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon assured Kenyans that the commission is ready for the exercise.

“We have received all election materials in full and will dispatch them on Friday. This is crucial for a smooth and credible by-election,” he said.

Security agencies are accompanying the materials to ensure safe delivery.

The dispatch includes ballot papers, statutory forms, and other election essentials.

The by-elections are to fill vacant seats in various constituencies and wards, with all preparations for polling, staff training, and logistics reportedly complete.

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