Elections Bill: What MPs changed and what stays ahead of 2027 polls

Kenya’s National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024 with changes that keep the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) required to establish a mechanism for livestreaming election results. The Bill, initially approved by the Senate, seeks amendments affecting voter registration, party nominations, recall of MPs and how electoral disputes are handled ahead of the 2027 General Election. Passed on October 22, 2026, it is not yet complete: under Article 110(4) of the Constitution, it will return to the Senate for consideration of the Assembly’s amendments. The Assembly rejected misinformation claiming livestreaming requirements would be removed, citing a recent High Court judgment.