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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87271, member: 27"] Ballot boxes are about to decide new power players as Kenya’s election body locks everything in for a Thursday showdown. Mini-polls across key counties [LIST] [*]The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission confirmed tthat he February 26, 2026, mini-polls are locked in. [*]IEBC said operations are rolling right on schedule in several regions. [*]Voters will choose a National Assembly member and multiple County Assembly representatives. [*]Isiolo South in Isiolo County headlines the high-stakes contest. [/LIST] Why the seats suddenly opened up [LIST] [*]Mohamed Tubi Bidu’s death on November 12, 2025, cleared Isiolo South. [*]David Ndakwa shifted to Malava Constituency, leaving West Kabras empty. [*]Newton Kariuki and Duncan Mbui stepped down to chase Mbeere North. [*]Josiah Thiriku formally flagged Muminji and Evurore vacant in December 2025. [/LIST] Logistics and tech prep locked down [LIST] [*]The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission stocked every required voting material. [*]Officials gazetted candidate lists, polling sites, and tally hubs. [*]Technicians tuned the Kenya Integrated Election Management System kits for voter ID checks. [*]Staff wrapped up training focused on clean handling of results. [/LIST] Polling day rules and tight controls [LIST] [*]Campaigning stopped on February 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. [*]Polling centers will run from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. [*]Anyone lined up by closing time still gets to cast a ballot. [*]Mobile phones are barred inside booths to protect ballot secrecy. [/LIST] Security and result handling plan [LIST] [*]The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission teamed with the National Police Service for station security. [*]Two uniformed officers will stand guard at each polling location. [*]Presiding officers will count ballots openly before observers and party agents. [*]Returning Officers will confirm totals at constituency centers and hand out winner certificates. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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