Public officers eyeing elective posts to resign by February 10 - IEBC

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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon addressing the press at a past press conference. [File, Standard]

Public officers seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election have until February 10, 2027, to resign from office, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced.

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the deadline falls exactly six months before the August 10, 2027, General Election, which the Commission has confirmed will be held on a Tuesday.

“Any public officer who intends to contest in this election must resign from public office by Wednesday, 10th February 2027, which is exactly six months before the election,” Ethekon said.