Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces significant challenges printing ballot papers domestically. Chairman Erastus Ethekon attributes this problem to widespread mistrust within the electoral system. The commission must utilize foreign printing services despite higher costs and logistical complications. Each ballot requires over eleven security features, exceeding those found on national currency.
The 2022 elections consumed approximately 3.4 billion shillings for printing 120 million ballots at 23 shillings each. IEBC projects registering 6.3 million additional voters before 2027, potentially reaching 28 million total registered citizens. Officials appeared before parliamentary committees to address declining public confidence and election preparedness concerns. The commission plans continuous voter registration while navigating constitutional questions about impeached officials seeking political office.
The 2022 elections consumed approximately 3.4 billion shillings for printing 120 million ballots at 23 shillings each. IEBC projects registering 6.3 million additional voters before 2027, potentially reaching 28 million total registered citizens. Officials appeared before parliamentary committees to address declining public confidence and election preparedness concerns. The commission plans continuous voter registration while navigating constitutional questions about impeached officials seeking political office.
