AG pushes for election law reforms to curb early campaigns

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Attorney General Dorcas Oduor addresses the Press at Sheria House in Nairobi. on July 22, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has unveiled proposed election law reforms aimed at curbing premature political campaigns, as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) calls for greater collaboration among electoral stakeholders to safeguard the credibility of the 2027 General Election.

Oduor said the proposed Election Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to seal a legal gap that has allowed politicians to campaign long before the official campaign period.

The Bill will define what constitutes early campaigns, prohibit political activities outside the prescribed timelines and introduce enforcement measures.