Kenya · POLITICS

Key Facts

—Tender launch: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened international tenders for the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) hardware and for ballot papers and statutory election materials.

—Bid deadlines: The IEMS and hardware tender closes on 1 September 2026 at 10:00am East Africa Time, with a tender security of Ksh30 million (about US$232,000).

—Ballot papers tender: A separate tender for ballot papers, tactile folders, the Register of Voters, and result-declaration forms carries a Ksh40 million (about US$309,000) bid security.