# Kenya electoral reform legislative process

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kenya-electoral-reform-legislative-process
> Updated: 2026-10-23T13:16:51.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In September 2026, Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi prepared to introduce the Elections Amendment Bill to reform presidential result handling before the 2027 General Election. Supported by the People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms, the proposed legislation aimed to abolish the national tallying centre and limit the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson to aggregating and announcing results already declared by returning officers at constituency levels. This move followed a High Court ruling and was supported by figures like Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, who warned that central re-tallying created opportunities for manipulation.

By late October 2026, the legislative trajectory regarding transparency shifted. While earlier versions of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, suggested repealing Section 39 of the Elections Act—which would have removed the requirement for the IEBC to livestream election results—the National Assembly has since deleted the disputed Clause 22. 

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Parliamentary Affairs Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono clarified that by deleting this clause, the existing legal provisions requiring the IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results as they are announced at polling stations remain intact. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah further dismissed claims of tampering with livestreaming provisions, accusing certain politicians of spreading propaganda to mislead the public. The amended Bill must now return to the Senate for consideration. Other provisions in the Bill continue to address voter registration, political party nominations, the procedures for recalling Members of Parliament, and the IEBC’s role in party primaries.

## Claims

- The National Assembly deleted Clause 22, which contained proposed changes to Section 39 of the Elections Act. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Bill must return to the Senate for consideration of the amendments made by the National Assembly. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024 with amendments on October 22, 2026. (single source)
- Section 39(1G) of the Elections Act requires the IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results announced at polling stations. (single source)
- The Elections (Amendment) Bill arises from recommendations of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO). (single source)
- The Bill proposes changes to voter registration, political party nominations, and procedures for recalling Members of Parliament. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Kenya National Assembly clarifies election livestreaming provisions

Kenyan officials have denied claims that new legislation removes the requirement for the IEBC to livestream election results, clarifying that the National Assembly deleted amendments that would have altered the

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-national-assembly-retains-controversial-election-livestreaming-law

### 2026-10-21: Kenya National Assembly passes Elections Amendment Bill 2024

Kenya's National Assembly passed the Elections Amendment Bill 2024, removing the IEBC's requirement to livestream election results and shifting political party dispute resolution to a dedicated tribunal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-national-assembly-passes-elections-amendment-bill-2024

### 2026-09-24: Kenya electoral reform bill seeks to abolish national tallying centre

Kenyan lawmakers and leaders are pushing for electoral reforms to abolish the national tallying centre and limit the IEBC's power to re-tally presidential results before the 2027 General Election.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-electoral-reform-bill-seeks-to-abolish-national-tallying-centre

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