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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: There shall be two hundred and ninety constituencies for the purposes of the
election of the members of the National Assembly provided for in Article 97 (1)
(a). The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall review the names and boundaries of constituencies at intervals of not less than eight years, and not more than twelve years, but any review shall be completed at least twelve months before a general election of members of Parliament. The Commission shall review the number, names and boundaries of wards
periodically. (Constitution, art. 89)
Source: Constitution (2010), art.89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KE/kenya-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2017/03/22
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . The Electoral Management Body
Comments: Any citizen may apply to the High Court for review of a decision of the commission pertaining the boundaries.
Source: Constitution, art. 89
Verified: 2024/12/06
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns g . Other
Comments: The boundaries of each constituency shall be such that the number of inhabitants in the constituency is, as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota, but the number of inhabitants of a constituency may be greater or lesser than the population quota in the manner mentioned in clause (6) to take account
of:
geographical features and urban centres;
community of interest, historical, economic and cultural ties; and means of communication. (Constitution, art. 89)
Source: Constitution (2010), art.89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KE/kenya-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2024/12/06
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
a . Total population
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 89.(12)
Verified: 2024/12/06
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall review the names and boundaries of constituencies at intervals of between 8 to 12 years. However, any such review is to be completed at least 12 months before a General Election of Members of parliament. (Constitution, art. 89)
Source: Constitution (2010), art.89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KE/kenya-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2024/12/06
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
a . Changes in number of total population l . Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 89.
Verified: 2024/12/06
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: when there's two or more candidates nominated for presidency, a candidate is declared elected if he garners more than half the votes cast, and at least 25% of the votes cast in more than half the counties.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Art. 131(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: Ibid ES001. The Head of Government is also The Head of State
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Art. 131(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: the executive comprises of the President, Deputy President and the cabinet.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 130
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: the legislature consists of The National Assembly and the Senate.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 93
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: the winner is the person with the most votes
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article. 101
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: the person who garners more votes is declared winner
Source: The Election Act of 2011
The Constitution of Kenya 2010
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: Members are derived from each constituency in the country.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 97
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
c . Regional or provincial level
Comments: Members are derived from the regional/county level
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 98
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: 47 women to be elected by voters of the counties, 12 members are to be nominated by the political parties to represent; the youth, persons with disabilities, workers and the speaker who is an ex officio member.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article(s) 90 & 97(1)(c)
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 98
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: No written law imposes a minimum threshold for a party to win seats in the National Assembly.
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: No written law imposes a minimum threshold for a party to win seats in the Senate.
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/14
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/14
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/14
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length) c . On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: Elections are held on the Second Tuesday in August every 5 years.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 101(1)
Verified: 2012/03/14
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length) c . On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: Elections of the Senate are held during the General elections which are held every second Tuesday of August every 5 years.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya
Verified: 2012/03/14
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/14
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/14
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments: The Constitution is the Supreme source of Electoral law
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, Chapter 7
Elections Act of 2011
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments: The constitution of Kenya was voted in on 4th August 2010 after a successful Referendum and Promulgated on 27th August 2010
Elections Act of 2011
Source: Constitution of Kenya
Elections Act of 2011
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya
Elections Act of 2011
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: It is a right as enshrined in the Bill of Rights
It is a Civic duty of every citizen
Source: Constitution, art. 38
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
b . National elections are held on the same day as regional and local elections
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, art. 101.(1), 136.(2)(a)
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, art. 136.(2)
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: For presidential elections it is the Supreme Court. Parliament has been mandated to enact legislation to cater for amicable resolution of electoral disputes arising from other elections.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, art. 87, 140
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
c . Judiciary d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, art. 87, 140
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties c . Voters
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya, art. 87, 140
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Superior Court
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya art. 140
Verified: 2024/12/06
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body b . Legislative Committee c . Government e . Legislature f . Other
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments: In accordance with Article 88 (4) of the Constitution, the IEBC is mandated to conduct or supervise referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
Source: Constitution of Kenya Artcle 88(4) (2010)
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission drafts its own Budget as it is an independent body through its secretary
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article. 21
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance presents
the estimates approved by the EMB for consideration and
approval by the National Assembly
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article. 21
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The members of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of 6 years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act 2011 Article 7(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
d . Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment
Comments: The chairperson an each member of the commission and a holder of an independent office shall be-
a)identified and recommended for in a manner prescribed by national legislation
b)approved by the National Assembly; and
c)appointed by the president.
Source: Constitution of Kenya Article 250 (2)
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
a . Governmental
Comments: There is established the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
In Exercising of its function under this Constitution, the Commission shall not be subjected to the direction or control of any other person or authority
Source: Constitution of Kenya Article 88(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and Eight other members appointed in accordance with Article 250(4) of the Constitution and the provisions of this Act.
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article 5(1) and The Constitution of Kenya Article 250(4).
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act 2011 Article 6(2)and the Constitution of Kenya Chapter 6
Verified: 2024/12/06
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature
Comments: The chairman and other members of the Commission shall be nominated through competitive process by the Parliamentary Select Committee and upon approval of the National Assembly be appointed by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) 2008, Section 41(3).
Constitution of Kenya Article 250(2)
Verified: 2024/12/06
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations i . Media j . Religious Institutions
Comments: promoting Voter Education and culture of democracy
Source: The constitution of Kenya (Amendment) 2008 section 41A (h)
National Assemblies and Presidential elections Act chapter 7 section 42(a)
Section 4 (g) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act of 2011 includes voter education as part of the mandate of the Commission.
Verified: 2024/12/06
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations j . Yes, conducted by the Media k . Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
Comments:
Source: IED report 2003: Enhancing the electoral process in Kenya, Linotypes Kenya Ltd-Nairobi
Verified: 2012/03/13
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement c . Simulation exercises d . Music and theater e . Public meetings g . Internet
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement c . Simulation exercises d . Music and theater e . Public meetings g . Internet h . Handouts (printed material)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
a . Disabled b . Young people/ first time voters c . Women
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: every adult citizen has a right to vote. An adult being anyone who has attained the age of 18 and above.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 38(3)
The Elections Act of 2011 Article 3
Verified: 2024/12/06
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship
Comments: you have to be a citizen of Kenya to exercise a right to vote
Source: The Elections Act Article 3
Verified: 2024/12/06
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
d . Mental disability h . Other
Comments: any person who has been convicted of an election offense during the preceding 5 years is not allowed to register to vote
Source: Constitution, art. 83(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Source: Constitution, art. 82(1)(c) & 88(4)(a)
Verified: 2024/12/06
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments: The voter's roll/register
Source: Constitution, art. 88(4)
Verified: 2024/12/06
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: regularly
Source: Constitution, art. 88(4)
The Elections Act of 2011 Article 5(1)
Verified: 2012/03/14
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
e . Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments:
Source: Elections Act of 2011 Article 5(3)
Verified: 2024/12/06
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: One can be on the voter's register upon registration
Source: Constitution, art. 38(3) & 83
Verified: 2024/12/06
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 91
Verified: 2012/02/24
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 91
Verified: 2012/02/24
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration h . Minimum level of education j . Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 99
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration h . Minimum level of education
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 99
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship c . Country of birth h . Minimum level of education
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 99
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration e . Offences against electoral law f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office h . Bankruptcy or Insolvency k . Mental health problems n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 99(2)
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration e . Offences against electoral law f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office h . Bankruptcy or insolvency k . Mental health problems l . Multiple Citizenship n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 137
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1) d . In legislative elections (Chamber 2) e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 85
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: the person ought to be supported by at least 1000 registered voters in the constituency he's vying for.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 99(c)(i)
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: the person vying ought to be supported by at least 2000 registered voters in the County he's vying
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 99(c)(ii)
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: candidate has to be nominated by not fewer than 2000 voters from each of a majority of the Counties.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 137
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: the fund is administered by the Registrar of Political Parties.
Source: Political Parties Act art. 28
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: Political Parties Act Part V
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: membership fees
voluntary contributions
donations,bequests, grants
and investments
However, the party shall disclose to the Registrar full particulars
of all funds or other resources obtained by it from any source
Source: The Political Parties Act (Cap7A) Article 31
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance b . Based on result of previous election
Comments: 15% is distributed equally, 80% is distributed proportionately based on the result of the previous election.
Source: Political Parties Act art. 30(3)
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
a . General party administration b . Election campaign activities d . Other
Comments: ensuring the average citizen is able to vie for any seat in an equal capacity as his rich colleagues
-civic education
Source: Political Parties Act art. 30 (1)
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: however, a single person should not contribute whether in cash or kind, an amount exceeding 5 million Ksh any such excess is forfeited to the state.
-Aliens are barred from contributing to political parties as a rule.
Source: Political Parties Act (Cap7A) Article 31(3)
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: Political Parties Act (Cap7A) Article 31
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
a . Public disclosure of party contributions received b . Public disclosure of party expenditure c . Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources h . Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Comments:
Source: Political Parties Act Articles 32,33 and 34
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
a . Public disclosure of candidate contributions received b . Public disclosure of candidate expenditure c . Prohibition on candidate funding from foreign sources h . Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Comments:
Source: Political Parties Act Articles 32-35
Verified: 2012/03/14
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
b . Regulated body specially created for this purpose
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 92
The Political Parties Act (Cap 7A) Part V
Verified: 2012/03/14
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
d . Categorical (only possible to make one mark) f . Same ballot papers used nation-wide h . Party symbols in color m . Organized alphabetically
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 86(b)
Verified: 2024/12/06
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate p . Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count q . Copies of results are provided to observers r . Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
d . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: With the new use of technology the transmission is done 2 ways both at the Constituency level and the National level. But before the transmission was normally done at the Constituency Level before being transported to the National level.
Source: Constitution art. 86
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
d . National level
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 90
Verified: 2024/12/06
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
b . By telephone f . By computer
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
f . Certificate of result
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
b . Tamper proof bags e . Accompanied by election officials h . Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request e . Court order
Comments: On request by any of the Political party agents in that polling station or if the Presiding Officer decides on his or her own. A candidate can also request the Presiding Officer for a recount.
Source: Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Regulation 2002.section 37(1)
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
a . Political parties b . An individual candidate c . Election officials
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
a . National Election Management body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution art. 86
Verified: 2012/02/24
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2011/02/02
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
c . Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments: GOVERNMENT PRODUCES A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER WHICH ENJOYS LIMITED CIRCULATION COMPETITION EXISTS BETWEEN AT LEAST 3 PRIVATELY OWNED NEWSPAPERS.
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME009
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television e . Print media
Comments: Print media here applies to private
Source: Institute for education in democracy 2003 report
Verified: 2012/02/24
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60 %
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME016
Question: In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
Answer(s):
b . Government radio c . Private radio f . Private television g . Print media
Comments: 1.Private Radio
2.Private Television
3.Print Media
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television e . Print media
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
a . Government
Comments: In Kenya Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Information and Communication whereas frequencies are granted by Communication Commission of Kenya(CCK) which is supposed to be independent.
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
b . Private companies d . Foreigners e . Government departments
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Law b . Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations) c . Voluntary agreement or self-regulation
Comments: The rules for media on media coverage of elections will be launched in Kenya next month
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Statutory regulator (e.g. broadcasting licensing body) b . Voluntary regulator (e.g. media council, journalists' ethics committee) g . EMB by law or regulations
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
a . Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/01
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal prosecution b . Administrative sanction
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Media council of Kenya website
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME032
Question: If so, how well do you perceive this code of ethics to be respected?
Answer(s):
b . Usually respected
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME033
Question: Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments: Political parties staff themselves
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: All of
Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments: All of the TV stations provide free broadcast time for campaigns in their news programmes, but outside news hours none provide free broadcast time.
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME036
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME039
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: All do but only during news programmes
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME040
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: All do as above
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME041
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
g . Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME047
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME048
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME049
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME051
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME052
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME053
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
g . Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
g . No information available
Comments: IEBC Act
Source:
Verified: 2017/07/07
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
b . Outside the polling station
Comments: IEBC ACT
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
b . After all polls close
Comments: IEBC ACT
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: By law no by practise they do.
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
a . A media department b . A press officer c . A commissioner with responsibility for media work
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
a . Media packs/press kits b . Press releases c . Press conferences/briefings d . Pre-recorded radio or TV slots e . Web site
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Always facilitate trainings
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME071
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments: They cover news events, press conferences but on elaborate Voter education campaigns they charge for it
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME072
Question: Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Only during news hours however anything structured is paid for.
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME073
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Same as above
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME074
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME075
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME076
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
c . It encourages the media to subscribe to a media page in the EMB's website in order to receive regular updates. d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
c . Cost of paid advertising limiting dissemination of voter education messages
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
b . Quite effective
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/28
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments: IEBC ACT/POLITICAL PARTYS ACT
Source:
Verified: 2017/07/07
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Kenya is a Representative Democracy. However, it provides for forms 'Limited Direct Democracy' in: Referendum, Initiative(at least 1million voters) and right of Recall
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 104,255 & 257
The Elections Act of 2011 Part iv & Part v
Verified: 2017/07/07
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: any proposed amendment to the Constitution is approved by a Referendum.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 255
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: an Amendment to the Constitution may be proposed by a popular initiative signed by at least 1 million registered voters.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 257
Verified: 2017/07/07
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2017/07/07
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: the right of recall is limited to Members of Parliament representing the Constituency and Senators representing the County.
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 104
Elections Act of 2011 Article 48
Verified: 2017/07/07
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 255
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 256, 257
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
c . Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Comments: the petiton should contain names of at least 30% of the total number of registered voters in the constituency/county and shall contain at least 15% of the voters in more than half the wards in the county/constituency.
Source: The Elections Act of 2011 Article 46
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Other (specify)
Comments: the names and voter's card numbers are verified by the EMB
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . All signatures checked
Comments: the voters names and voter card numbers are verified by the EMB
Source: The Constitution of Kenya Article 257
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
a . All signatures checked
Comments: The EMB verifies the list of names within a period of thirty days of receipt of that list
Source: Elections Act of 2011 Article 46(6)
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments: The EMB
Source: Elections Act Article 46(6)
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms f . Other (specify)
Comments: Religious groubs, Lobby groups and NGOs
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms f . Other (specify)
Comments: Religious groubs, Lobby groups and NGOs
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms f . Other (specify)
Comments: Religious groubs, Lobby groups and NGOs
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets b . Leaflets and pamphlets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets b . Leaflets and pamphlets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets b . Leaflets and pamphlets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source: Election Act of 2011 Article 50(2)(f)
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
c . All campaign organisations
Comments: Religious groubs, Lobby groups, Interested parties and NGOs
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/15
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: l) An act on holding a referendum on constitutional change was introduced in 2004 and has now expired. There is currently no provisions for direct democracy.
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: l) An act on holding a referendum on constitutional change was introduced in 2004 and has now expired. There is currently no provisions for direct democracy.
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
Voting Operations
VO001
Question: Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
Answer:
c . 71-80%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: IEBC Act article 16
Verified: 2024/12/06
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/12/06
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country d . Members of the armed forces f . Diplomatic staff
Comments: unspecified
Source: Constitution of Kenya Article 82(1)and 83(1)
Verified: 2024/12/06
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates
Comments:
Source: Kenya Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission website.
http://www.iebc.or.ke/index.php/news-archive/41-may-2012/79-iebc-outlines-roles-for-officials-in-diaspora-vote
Verified: 2024/12/06
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments: There are no provisions for this.
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/02/24
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/14
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The presiding officer shall regulate the number of electors admitted to the polling station
Source:
Verified: 2012/03/14
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 86
Verified: 2012/03/14
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