Audio By VocalizeIndependent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson Erastus Ethekon at a past event. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that at least 45 per cent of registered voters had cast their ballots by 1pm in four by-election areas across the country. In a press statement, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the electoral body had not recorded any major incidents and confirmed that voting was proceeding smoothly. Eligible voters who had not yet voted were urged to turn out in large numbers before the close of polling. The IEBC further confirmed that all eligible voters were being identified using the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kits, which it said were functioning properly.

Source: Standard Digital February 26, 2026 13:54 UTC