The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has addressed allegations of irregularities during a voter registration exercise at Kenyatta University following the circulation of a video on social media.
In a statement issued on Thursday, September 10, the electoral body said it was aware of the video and sought to clarify the procedures governing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and voter transfer services.
IEBC reiterated that every eligible Kenyan has a constitutional right to register as a voter and cast their ballot at a polling station of their choice.
The commission clarified that voter transfer services are currently available at its 290 constituency offices across the country and are not provided at other locations.
However, IEBC said it conducts Continuous Voter Registration at all constituency offices, Huduma Centres and its Customer Experience Centre at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi.
The electoral body explained that it may also deploy voter registration kits to strategic locations where necessary, depending on operational requirements and the need to reach eligible citizens. It said the exercise at Kenyatta University was conducted under this arrangement.
IEBC further explained that acknowledgement slips are issued only to newly registered voters.
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Those seeking to transfer their voting station do not receive acknowledgement slips because their details are already captured in the existing voter register.
The commission maintained that its responsibility is to facilitate voter registration and does not instruct, pressure or influence citizens to choose a particular polling station.
IEBC said it was investigating the allegations raised in the video and would take appropriate action if wrongdoing is established.
The commission said it was working with relevant government agencies and could make arrests where individuals are found culpable.
It also urged members of the public not to interfere with electoral officials as they carry out their duties during the ongoing registration exercise.
The electoral body further called on Kenyans to rely on its official communication channels for accurate information and warned against spreading misinformation that could undermine peaceful coexistence.
The clarification comes shortly after IEBC cautioned politicians against engaging in early campaigns ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Tuesday, September 9, IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Abdallah said the official campaign period will run from May 29 to August 7, 2027.
She warned that politicians who violate the electoral guidelines could face sanctions under the Electoral Code of Conduct, including fines, restrictions on access to public media, bans from public meetings and exclusion from specified areas.
Abdallah also cautioned politicians against using goons or armed groups during campaigns, saying such conduct could attract sanctions.
She said the commission would take firm action against electoral actors found violating the rules, regardless of their political affiliation or status.