Kenya election explainers

Plain-language answers about how Kenya's 2027 presidential election works.

• How Kenya elects a presidentWhen Kenyans vote, who can run, how many terms a president can serve, and what a candidate…
• 50% + 1 and 25% in 24 counties, explainedWhy winning 50% of the vote is not always enough to be Kenya's president, and what the 25%…
• What happens in a Kenyan presidential runoffHow a Kenyan presidential runoff works: who takes part, when it is held, how the winner is…
• How to register to vote in Kenya and check your statusWho can vote in Kenya, what you need to register, and how to confirm you are on the IEBC v…
• Kenya 2027 election calendar: key datesKey dates for the 2027 Kenya general election: voter registration, party primaries, nomina…