Kenya 2027 election calendar: key dates
Short answerKenya's general election is on Tuesday 10 August 2027, in 313 days. The IEBC calendar we track runs from voter registration through party primaries, nominations, a campaign period, results declaration and a possible runoff.
Election timeline
| Date | Milestone | What it means | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Enhanced Voter Registration Closed | IEBC completed 30-day mass registration drive targeting 2.5M new voters | Done |
| 9 Feb 2027 | Public Officers Resignation Deadline | Public officers must resign 6 months before election day to contest | Upcoming |
| 16 Mar 2027 | Party Membership Lists Due | Political parties submit membership lists and primary details to IEBC | Upcoming |
| 9 May 2027 | Party Primaries & Disputes Resolved | Parties complete primaries, resolve disputes; independent candidates deregister from parties | Upcoming |
| 29 May 2027 | Candidate Nominations Open | Political party and independent candidates submit nomination papers to IEBC | Upcoming |
| 29 May 2027 | Official Campaign Period Begins | Coincides with nomination period opening; campaigns run 73 days | Upcoming |
| 11 Jun 2027 | Candidate Nominations Close | Final deadline for submitting nomination papers; disputes lodged by June 12 | Upcoming |
| 7 Aug 2027 | Campaign Period Ends | Campaigns must cease 48 hours before election day | Upcoming |
| 10 Aug 2027 | General Election Day | Presidential, parliamentary, gubernatorial, and county assembly elections | Upcoming |
| 17 Aug 2027 | Results Declaration | IEBC required to declare results within 7 days of voting | Upcoming |
| 16 Sep 2027 | Potential Presidential Runoff | If no candidate meets 50%+ threshold and 25% in 24 counties; runoff within 30 days | If needed |
Dates come from our tracking of the IEBC election calendar and may change with official gazette notices. Always confirm with iebc.or.ke.
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Kenya general election?
Tuesday 10 August 2027. That is 313 days from today.
When do presidential nominations open and close?
Nominations are scheduled to open on 29 May 2027 and close on 11 Jun 2027, according to the IEBC calendar we track. Confirm on iebc.or.ke.
When do party primaries have to be finished?
Parties are expected to complete primaries and resolve disputes by 9 May 2027. Confirm on iebc.or.ke.
When would a presidential runoff be held?
Within 30 days of the first vote, if no candidate wins more than 50% and at least 25% in 24 counties.